The Small Business Administration has stopped processing Paycheck Protection Program loan applications after approving 1.3 million loans and hitting its $349 billion cap, CNBC is reporting. “By law, the SBA
FBI warns businesses that email scams are on the rise due to COVID-19
Fraudsters are using the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to steal money, and personal information, from businesses. In the first three months of the year, the Tampa division of the
What to expect in the Main Street Lending Program
By Jeff Stamm Through the Main Street Business Lending Program, the U.S. Treasury will make a $75 billion equity investment to enable up to $600 billion in new financing for
COVID-19’s impact on tenants, landlords and brokers
By Jonathan Kingsley and Stephen Rutchik The commercial real estate industry was relatively unprepared to manage the COVID-19 crisis. Landlords, tenants, property managers and brokers have honed their skills and
Major South Florida airports get $378 million in funds
Federal grants to support airports will provide $207 million for Miami International Airport, $135 million for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and $36 million for Palm Beach International Airport, the Federal
The struggle to get government funds
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida shares the experiences of Jimmie Harrison, owner of Frank & Jimmie’s Propeller and partner in FJ Propeller Miami, Neptune Boat Lifts, and Neptune
Tips for SMBs amid the pandemic
By Carlos Ledo The COVID-19 crisis is wreaking havoc on small and mid-sized business across South Florida. In a month’s time, the pandemic completely changed day-to day life, from shopping
goPuff delivery service launches in South Florida
Delivery service goPuff, known for its motto of “order in seconds, delivered in minutes,” has launched in Fort Lauderdale and is hiring in Miami. The company has announced plans to
Tech companies plan job fair
With layoffs, furloughs, hiring freezes and reduced wages plaguing today’s job market, South Florida workers are facing an increasingly difficult economic future. But even in today’s economic climate, many technology
Secure virtual mediation is a viable alternative amid pandemic
By David K. Friedland With unprecedented court closures, trial calendar continuances and interruptions in civil litigation practices on a global scale, the COVID-19 pandemic has provided civil mediators with an