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SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $8 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Micro-Entrepreneurs
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $8 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Micro-Entrepreneurs Grants will help 32 organizations with program development and provide training and technical assistance to improve access to capital for economically disadvantaged microentrepreneurs WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses…
Read MoreBreaking News: Proposed Average 15.1 Percent Decrease in Workers’ Comp Rates
Breaking News: Proposed Average 15.1 Percent Decrease in Workers’ Comp Rates Last week, the Florida Chamber of Commerce met with the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) to review the proposed 2024 workers’ comp rates. NCCI, which files workers’ comp rates on behalf of Florida carriers, has proposed a 15.1 percent average rate decrease – the largest…
Read MoreU.S. Small Business Administration to Host 10th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week October 30-November 3
U.S. Small Business Administration to Host 10th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week October 30-November 3 WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it will celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) for the tenth consecutive year. The week-long event will take place Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2023, and includes in-person and virtual events highlighting the nation’s…
Read MoreNext Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: August 26th-September 8th
Next Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: August 26th-September 8th Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, the second sales tax holiday exemption period will begin Saturday, August 26th and extend through Friday,…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Jobs Gained in July
FloridaCommerce Announces Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Jobs Gained in July TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — FloridaCommerce announced that Florida ranks #1 in jobs gained over the month in July 2023, creating the most jobs among the nation’s most populous states, including California. Continued strategic investments in infrastructure development, workforce training, broadband availability and freedom-first policies continue to…
Read MoreSBA Announces Extension of Moratorium on 8(a) Eligibility Requirement
SBA Announces Extension of Moratorium on 8(a) Eligibility Requirement A Bona Fide Place of Business moratorium will increase the opportunity for small and disadvantaged businesses to expand and grow their businesses WASHINGTON – Today, on her first day of a multi-city Alaska trip, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the extension of the 8(a) Business…
Read MoreNassau County Teacher Finalist in Local Wow Heroes Contest
Nassau County Teacher Finalist in Local Wow Heroes Contest Nassau County resident, Ms. Jan Van Delinder, has been nominated for the Beaver Chevrolet Local Heroes Contest which recognizes and shows appreciation for first responders, military, teachers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters/EMTs. Mrs. Van Delinder, a teacher at Yulee High School, earned a Regional Economic Education…
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