Florida hairstylist hangs 'hairdresser is vaccinated' sign to welcome customers back in
To help bring people back in, Felicia put a sign outside her business letting anyone who walks by know that she has been vaccinated
Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
Brevard County Commissioner pushing for 24-hour alcohol sales
No more last call. If a county commissioner has his way, some bars in Brevard County won’t have to close.
Entrepreneur turns ocean plastic into face masks
Pollution in our oceans is becoming a growing problem, environmentalists say. Meanwhile, another threat is looming in the form of a deadly pandemic. Dylan Cross has a solution to both.
Small businesses have adapted to survive COVID-19 pandemic
A comic book store, a women's fashion boutique, and a high-end toy and kids' clothes store – all survivors of the COVID-19 pandemic’s shutdowns.
Help wanted, but some businesses see shortage of job applicants
Congress approved a landmark COVID-19 relief bill Wednesday. In addition to stimulus checks, there is extra money added to unemployment. One labor expert says these unemployment benefits are keeping some potential employees at home.
Winter Park businesses at risk of being purchased for Fairbanks Ave. expansion
Anyone who’s driven through Winter Park knows Fairbanks Avenue can be a mess. There are a lot of lights and almost always traffic. Now, Winter Park is trying to fix it, but it would mean messing with a bunch of businesses, some of which are a staple in this community.
Restaurants are reportedly being hurt by refund request scams
A Korean restaurant beloved by influencers and Angelenos has allegedly gone out of business due to fraudulent refund requests from customers who received their food.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
More businesses in Orlando could start selling liquor
The bill was approved by Orange County delegates. It must now be approved by state lawmakers.
Orange County strike teams out in full-force on Super Bowl Sunday
The teams will punish small businesses, like bars and nightclubs, that do not follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
Paycheck Protection Program reopens Tuesday for second round of loans
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is back for round two, officially opening up for applications on Tuesday.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.