Business
Seminole County to offer 2nd round of grant funding for small businesses hurt by pandemic
Seminole County will offer a second round of grant funding to more small businesses that have been harmed financially by the Covid-19 pandemic. The eligibility criteria for the grants also will be expanded. The county got $20.58 million in funds distributed through Florida as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)…
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Osceola County to offer more grants to small businesses hurt by pandemic
Osceola County is offering more small businesses grants to those hurt by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to federal funding. The county government on June 29 opened its process to apply for funding with expanded criteria. In total, the county will provide about $3.2 million in funding for businesses for certain expenses such as rent,…
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Here’s how Orange County will safely drive traffic to local businesses
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on June 26 unveiled a new effort the county and several local organizations have undertaken to emphasize safety at local businesses. Demings announced the “Safer, Stronger, Together” campaign during his 2020 State of the County Address. The marketing initiative was created with input from the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, Visit…
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$213.2M worth of housing proposed in popular area
A 3.5-mile stretch along U.S. Highway 17-92 in Seminole County has attracted sizable development interest in recent months. Three proposed projects totaling more than 1,100 apartment and townhome units may bring more residents to this area, furthering demand for more retail and other services. These projects combined may cost more than $213.2 million to build,…
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