ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is an excerpt from an email from the Chamber of Commerce-Pompano Beach | Lighthouse Point | Margate. We are proud members and appreciate that they are sharing information that small businesses can use.
The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program is currently available to small business owners located in all Florida counties statewide that experienced economic damage as a result of COVID-19. These short-term, interest-free working capital loans are intended to “bridge the gap” between the time a major catastrophe hits and when a business has secured longer term recovery resources, such as sufficient profits from a revived business, receipt of payments on insurance claims or federal disaster assistance. Learn more
See this link for the latest state and federal announcements on COVID-19.
This is a resource for women entrepreneurs seeking answers to questions on the SBA’s Disaster Loan Assistance.
Florida Reemployment Assistance, the state’s unemployment benefits department, is inundated with claims, however, claims can be filed here. Additionally, here is a link to frequently asked questions click here.
Several news media that were traditionally subscriber-based have opened up their paywalls during the COVID19 pandemic.
- South Florida Business Journal – Articles with a key indicate subscriber-only content. a
- Sun-Sentinel
- Miami Herald
>>> And for a little inspiration…
The popular best-selling author and Ted Talk speaker, Brené Brown, started on a new podcast recently. She had a particularly ‘real’ but inspiring message in response to these times. She talks about comparative suffering, the 50/50 Myth, and settling the ball. If you are familiar with Brené, then you know just how good her messages can be. If you are not familiar, this is a great place to get to know her. Listen to Brené here
