~ Counties impacted by Hurricane Idalia will be given additional consideration ~ Tallahassee, FL - Today, FloridaCommerce announced more than $25 million in funding available for Florida rural communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). The …
~ Plan prioritizes housing for most vulnerable citizens, and hazard mitigation infrastructure grants to support impacted communities ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s State Action Plan for Disaster Recovery to access …
~ FloridaCommerce will host summit in partnership with CareerSource Florida in Orlando on September 21-22 ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FloridaCommerce, in partnership with CareerSource Florida, will host the Florida Broadband Summit from September 21-22, at Rosen …
~ 44 Florida small businesses approved for funding one week after storm’s landfall ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $1.6 million to small businesses impacted by Hurricane Idalia has been approved through the Florida …
~ FloridaCommerce Waives Work Search Reporting and Additional Reemployment Assistance Requirements for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Idalia ~ ** Reconnect is available Monday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.** Tallahassee, FL – Today, FloridaCommerce …
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Private Sector Contributions to Hurricane Idalia Recovery in Yankeetown ~ Publix and Walmart donate truckloads of food and water to residents of Yankeetown ~ YANKEETOWN, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited …
FloridaCommerce Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Available for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Idalia ~ FloridaCommerce Waives Work Search Reporting and Additional Reemployment Assistance Requirements for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane …
~FloridaCommerce, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Citizens Property Insurance, and Florida Small Business Development Center Co-locate business resources for impacted community~ Horseshoe Beach, FL — Today, FloridaCommerce, …
Businesses in 25 Florida counties are eligible to apply TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $20 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Idalia. Florida …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund to support communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia. The fund is a component of the Volunteer Florida Foundation, Florida’s …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis worked with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to waive their no-pet policies in preparation for Hurricane Idalia. Floridians in evacuation zones will need a safe place for themselves and their …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-171, declaring a state of emergency for 33 counties in preparation for Invest 93L, which is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm in the coming days. The Governor and the …
Tallahassee, FL – Today, FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Idalia. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts by …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This evening, Governor DeSantis returned to the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Major General John Haas to provide updates on Tropical Storm …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce highlighted that local governments impacted by hurricanes Ian and Nicole have one month left to apply for funds through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program. This loan program helps local governments …
New Fitch Ratings Report Confirms Florida Economy’s Resiliency and Optimistic Future Outlook ~ Fitch Ratings affirms Florida’s AAA credit rating just after the nation’s fell to AA+ for only the second time in U.S. history ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Fitch …
FloridaCommerce Announces Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Jobs Gained in July ~Florida Creates More Jobs Than Nation’s Most Populous States~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida ranks #1 in jobs gained over the month in …
~ Florida’s economic stability and confident workforce leads to strongest month for job growth since September 2022 ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida has continued to set the standard for economic success. Florida’s …
FloridaCommerce Announces Southwest Florida Labor Force Up 20,440 Over the Year in July 2023 Naples, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced that the Southwest Florida’s area labor force increased by 20,440 over the year in July 2023. The Fort Myers area …
