MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis’ New Enterprise Florida & Department of Economic Opportunity Leaders to Join 2019 Economic Outlook and Jobs Summit
Leading Economist & Thought Leaders Expected to ‘Double-Down’ on Florida ‘Stock’
Newly inaugurated Governor Ron DeSantis’ choices to lead Florida’s leading jobs-focused agencies – Enterprise Florida, Inc., and the Department of Economic Opportunity – will be among the featured speakers during the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2019 Economic Outlook & Jobs Summit in Orlando where job predictions, industry trends, small business issues and more will be released as part of the day-long agenda.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Extension for Rebuild Florida Registration
Helping More Floridians Repair and Rebuild Homes Damaged by Hurricane Irma
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the extension of the registration deadline for Rebuild Florida to Friday, March 29, 2019. Rebuild Florida is a long-term recovery effort to repair and rebuild the homes of Florida families that were significantly damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Irma. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Extension for Rebuild Florida Registration
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Additional $157 Million for Rebuild Florida
Helping More Floridians Repair and Rebuild Homes Damaged by Hurricane Irma
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced an additional $157 million for Rebuild Florida, totaling federal disaster recovery funding to $773 million for the program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Additional $157 Million for Rebuild Florida
All 67 Florida Counties Have Experienced a Drop in Unemployment Since December 2010
Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced that Florida’s private-sector job growth continues to outpace the nation and every county in Florida has experienced a drop in unemployment since December 2010. [Read more…] about All 67 Florida Counties Have Experienced a Drop in Unemployment Since December 2010
Filing Deadline Extended for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Assistance is available for residents and businesses in declared counties
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has extended the application deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) to Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. DUA is available to Florida residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Filing Deadline Extended for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
DEO Recognizes, Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
This week, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) celebrates National Apprenticeship Week highlighting the value and benefits apprenticeships offer to job seekers and employers. [Read more…] about DEO Recognizes, Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Recognizes, Honors Veterans
This week, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the official start of the 2018 Paychecks for Patriots events, which connect veterans with great careers in their communities. To celebrate Veterans Day this month, DEO is sharing resources available for veterans and recognizing our partners that excel in serving Florida’s 1,525,400 veterans. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Recognizes, Honors Veterans
Gov. Scott Announces $2.6 Million to Repair and Replace Homes Impacted by Eastpoint Limerock Wildfire
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will be awarding an additional $2.6 million in funding to assist Floridians impacted by the Limerock Wildfire in Eastpoint with the repairing and rebuilding of their homes in Franklin County. This funding is in addition to the 24 travel trailers that were purchased in July to aid the victims of the fire. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces $2.6 Million to Repair and Replace Homes Impacted by Eastpoint Limerock Wildfire
More Small Businesses Damaged by Hurricane Michael Qualify for Emergency Bridge Loan Program
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced new changes to the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program allowing more small businesses impacted by Hurricane Michael to qualify. [Read more…] about More Small Businesses Damaged by Hurricane Michael Qualify for Emergency Bridge Loan Program
Florida’s Private-Sector Job Growth Continues to Outpace the Nation
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced that Florida’s private-sector job growth continues to outpace the nation and every county in Florida has experienced a drop in unemployment since December 2010. Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent, the lowest since February 2007, and decreased by 7.3 percentage points since December 2010; this drop is faster than the national decline of 5.6 percentage points. [Read more…] about Florida’s Private-Sector Job Growth Continues to Outpace the Nation
