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Shifting Migration Patterns Open New Opportunities
Maybe it’s the Tom Brady Effect. Likely it’s the extremely attractive nature of our community, and Florida in general, for people with the ability to truly choose where to live […]
Update on the Targeted EIDL Advance
Effective immediately, applicants can send a request for reevaluation of a Targeted EIDL Advance application that was declined to the following email address: TargetedAdvanceReevaluation@sba.gov. Applicants should follow these instructions when […]
Paycheck Protection Program Extended to May 31
As President Joe Biden signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law this week, extending the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months to May 31, 2021, and then […]
Governor Signs Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/SB 72 – Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19. The bill provides crucial liability protection to individuals, businesses, educational institutions, religious organizations, and health care […]
SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, […]
EDC Board of Directors Resumes Search for President & CEO
SARASOTA, FL(February 1, 2021) — The EDC of Sarasota County has resumed search activity for President/CEO position after putting this project on hold last spring due to the pandemic and […]
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