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As Florida’s economy crashes, DeSantis says he’s going ahead with $543 million in tax refunds for corporations

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to go ahead with more than a half-billion dollars in tax refunds for the state’s largest corporations — even as the state economy crashes amid the spreading coronavirus pandemic. The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature committed to the corporate tax refunds — which will total $543 million — two years ago, long…

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DEO COVID-19 Resources

Special Edition- Coronavirus (COVID-19) As a partner of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), we care about the success of your business as well as the health and well-being of your employees and all Floridians. Given the current environment, we want to ensure you and your business community has all the up-to-date information to…

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USDA Implements Immediate Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2020 – USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Rural Development will keep our customers, partners, and stakeholders continuously updated as more actions are taken to better serve rural America. OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF Rural Housing Service…

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Pinellas Businesses: Donations needed to help fight COVID-19

Due to COVID-19, our Pinellas County hospitals, first responders, emergency medical services, nursing homes and home healthcare workers are proactively collecting the following items. We’re reaching out to our business community to ask for donations of the items listed here. Please complete this survey, if you’re able to donate, sell or manufacture these specific supplies to help…

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Emergency Bridge Loan FAQs

What are the terms of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program? Eligible Florida small business applicants can apply for an interest-free, 1-year working capital loan for up to $50,000. For purposes of the Emergency Bridge Loan Program, an amount greater than the program maximum ($50,000), up to $100,000 may be applied and awarded if there is…

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FLC COVID-19 Update: DeSantis Executive Orders: Public Meetings, Alcohol Sales, Restaurants & Bars

Today, Gov. DeSantis issued three executive orders (EO-69, EO-70 and EO-71) regarding local government public meetings, the closure of certain beaches, and alcohol sales, restaurants and gyms, respectively. All of these orders are linked above and available on our Coronavirus Resources page. Following the issuance of EO-69 (Public Meetings), the League sent a letter to Florida’s municipal attorneys summarizing the…

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