Quarterly Articles & Economic Scene
Veteran Resources
First Look: SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program
December 06, 2022
The Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development and SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman share important updates about the new Veteran Small Business Certification Program.
Grants & Funding
Could an IDA Bond Be the Answer for Your Capital Project?
December 06, 2022
Promising data reported recently by the Dodge Construction Network article, Total Construction Starts Increase in October, suggested optimism despite the headwinds of higher interest rates, construction, and inflation.
Grants & Funding
AAEA Business Relief Funding Program
December 06, 2022
The damage to properties throughout Florida from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole created a great need. Businesses need help with everything from understanding the variations, parameters and steps of insurance claims to needing assistance with deductibles, and support to achieve full recovery.
Tourism Updates
Florida Tourism Numbers Continue Upswing
November 28, 2022
Florida welcomed a record number of visitors in the third quarter of this year, according to Visit Florida, the state's tourism marketing corporation.
Grants & Funding
IFund & Johnnie Walker First Strides Grant Program
November 28, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - IFundWomen and the Johnnie Walker First Strides initiative will fund 10 trailblazing women-owned businesses who are pushing boundaries to move culture forward.
Grants & Funding
Restaurant Strong Fund Community Award
November 28, 2022
APPLICATION CLOSED - The Restaurant Strong Community Award, made possible by the Grubhub Community Fund, will honor small business restaurants throughout the U.S. that have made positive impacts in their communities.
Business News & Resources
Tampa Developer to Build 1-Million-Square-Foot Industrial Park in Edgewater
November 28, 2022
A Tampa real estate developer has bought 83 acres in Volusia County and will begin construction on a 1 million-square-foot industrial park at the beginning of the new year.
Economic Reports
“Q” Breakfast SBA Presentation Available
November 28, 2022
For those interested, the Small Business Administration presentation from the November 2022 “Q” Breakfast is available to view or download on FloridaBusiness.org.
Economic Reports
ICYMI: Watch the Nov. 18 “Q” Breakfast
November 28, 2022
In case you missed it, watch The “Q” Breakfast stream, which featured Jonel Hein, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) North Florida District deputy director.
Business News & Resources
FEMA & SBA Deadline Extensions and Disaster Recovery Center Holiday Operations
November 22, 2022
FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA), at the request of the State of Florida, have extended the application deadline for persons impacted by Hurricane Ian to Jan. 12, 2023. The application deadline to file for Economic Injury through the SBA is June 29, 2023.
