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Business Damage Assessment Survey
Business Damage Assessment Survey 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 gathering data and assessing the needs of affected businesses. Businesses can complete the survey online by visiting www.FloridaDisaster.biz and selecting “Hurricane…
Read MoreDon’t Let the Next Disaster Take You By Storm
Don’t Let the Next Disaster Take You By Storm Categories Advocacy Chamber News Directory Magazine Member News Member Spotlight Newsletters Press Release Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 September 2022 August 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 November 2021…
Read MoreLocal Leader Elected to Industry Board
Local Leader Elected to Industry Board For Immediate Release July 31, 2023 Contact: Tania Kohut Manager, Marketing & Communications 703-998-3532 tkohut@acce.org Local Leader Elected to Industry Board Justice Gennari elected to board of directors for Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Alexandria, Va. (July 31, 2023) — Justice Gennari, President & CEO of…
Read MoreSBA Helps Floridians Build Back Stronger, Increase Loan to Mitigate Future Disaster Losses
SBA Helps Floridians Build Back Stronger, Increase Loan to Mitigate Future Disaster Losses ENGLISH RELEASE Disaster Field Operations Center East Release Date: July 18, 2023 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333, Michael.Lampton@sba.gov Release Number: 23-550, FL 17644/17729/17901 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram SBA Helps Floridians Build Back Stronger Increase Loan to Mitigate Future…
Read MoreFlorida Employers Required to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1
Florida Employers Required to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1 Please see the below updates and resources for your business. Florida Employers Required to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1 Statewide No Cost Confidential Cyber Risk Assessment Florida Employers Required to Use E-Verify Beginning July 1A new law took effect on July 1, 2023, that requires certain…
Read MoreSupreme Court Bans LGBT Employment Discrimination Three Years Ago Today
Supreme Court Bans LGBT Employment Discrimination Three Years Ago Today LOOKING BACK Three years ago on this day, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that discrimination in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is prohibited under the federal civil rights law of 1964. The 6-3 ruling, with Chief Justice John Roberts…
Read MoreSBA Working Capital Loans Available in Florida for Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration for Drought
SBA Working Capital Loans Available in Florida for Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration for Drought NEWS RELEASE Disaster Field Operations Center East Release Date: May 20, 2023 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333, Michael.Lampton@sba.gov Release Number: 23-435, FL 17926 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram SBA Working Capital Loans Available in Florida For Secretary…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Emergency Declaration Ends: What Employers Need to Know
COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Ends: What Employers Need to Know From COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Ends: What Employers Need to Know The federal government’s COVID-19 public health emergency will end this Thursday, May 11 – ushering a new chapter in the fight against the disease. The end of the COVID-19 emergency removes certain coverage requirements from health…
Read MoreTransgender Day of Visibility 2023
Transgender Day of Visibility 2023 https://growthzonesitesprod.azureedge.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1939/2023/03/Trans-Day-of-Visibility-Video-1.mp4 Todays is International Transgender Day of Visibility! Here are a few resources related to transgender health, events, and initiatives from our members and partners. Trans Rights are Human Rights! Health Care CAN Community Health Metro Inclusive Health Events & Programs TIGLFF is hosting the Transgender Film Festival Friday, March…
Read MoreLegislative Update: March 24, 2023
Legislative Update: March 24, 2023 It’s no secret the LGBTQ+ community is under attack at the Legislature. We want to keep our members informed of the bills affecting Tampa Bay’s ability to be the best place to live, work, and play. Learn about a few bills we are watching and how you can take…
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