Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces the Waiving the Waiting Week for Reemployment Assistance
Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), at the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, announced the waiving of the requirement to wait a week to receive Reemployment Assistance benefits through May 8, 2020. The waiting week has been waived so...30-day “Safe at Home” Executive Order: Essential Businesses
At 1 pm today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order (#20-91, attached) which is a 30-day “Safer at Home” order EO 20-91. The order will become effective after midnight Thursday, at 12:01 am on April 3, 2020. FloridaWest has been...Navigating Small Business Assistance Loans
The global pandemic COVID-19 has created a unique challenge for our businesses and our community. We at FloridaWest are committed to the continued success of our businesses. We are working diligently with our local, state and federal partners to monitor changing...Gulf Power contributes $250,000 to Florida SBDC for small business grant program to provide relief during ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of West Florida (UWF) today launched the Northwest Florida Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program to assist businesses across our communities impacted by the ongoing...Short Time Compensation Program for Employers
ATTENTION ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTY BUSINESSES!!! BEFORE you layoff, here’s something that may be helpful to know. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) offers businesses the opportunity to participate in a Short-Time Compensation (STC)...IEDC First Glance at the Stimulus Bill
The International Economic Development Council has provided this first glance at the stimulus bill: IEDC Review2 COVID-19 Update: First glance at the stimulus bill A deal was reached early this morning on the third and largest COVID-19 aid bill, a stimulus package...Florida SBDC Network Announces Changes to the Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Application Process
Florida SBDC Network Headquarters (Pensacola, Fla.) – Due to the widespread impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and small businesses’ need for emergency capital, the application process for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program has changed....FloridaWest Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
To our valued community partners, As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities and create a time of uncertainty, please know that the FloridaWest team is working diligently with our community, State and Federal partners to advocate for the businesses of Greater...Help Save Florida Business
The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) and DigiPro Media have partnered together to announce the Save Florida Business Initiative as a way to support Florida businesses during this difficult time. The Save...CareerSource Escarosa OPEN ONLINE
CareerSource Escarosa, in alignment with local governmental offices, is CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC till further notice. Our Center Staff will remain available to serve job seekers and others by phone, online, and any other electronic means possible. We highly encourage the...
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