Paycheck Protection Program reopens Tuesday
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is back for round two, officially opening up for applications on Tuesday.
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.
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Florida's wine industry struggling
A winery in Central Florida says the coronavirus pandemic could set the industry in the state back by about a decade.
A winery in Central Florida says the coronavirus pandemic could set the industry in the state back by about a decade.
Florida wineries face possible closures as business dries up
The Wine and Grape Growers Association said that it may take a while, but they believe the industry will rebound eventually.
The Wine and Grape Growers Association said that it may take a while, but they believe the industry will rebound eventually.
Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.
HHS tells FDA to cancel surprise fees on distilleries who made hand sanitizer
Distilleries that made hand sanitizer amid a shortage earlier this year were shocked to learn that the FDA was slapping them with a $14,060 fee.
Distilleries that made hand sanitizer amid a shortage earlier this year were shocked to learn that the FDA was slapping them with a $14,060 fee.
New Orlando restaurant defies the odds, flourishes during pandemic
Chicken Fire isn't just a new Orlando chicken restaurant. It represents a local entrepreneur's vision that grew and flourished while a pandemic cratered much of the local economy.
Chicken Fire isn't just a new Orlando chicken restaurant. It represents a local entrepreneur's vision that grew and flourished while a pandemic cratered much of the local economy.
Restaurant sees success while others hit hard by pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has hammered restaurants across the nation, with over 110,000 closures reported. However, one Orlando-area restaurant is seeing some success while the pandemic has cratered the economy.
The coronavirus pandemic has hammered restaurants across the nation, with over 110,000 closures reported. However, one Orlando-area restaurant is seeing some success while the pandemic has cratered the economy.
Customers helpnig small businesses stay open
The pandemic has hit Central Florida businesses hard, but some loyal customers are helping small businesses through GoFundMe pages.
The pandemic has hit Central Florida businesses hard, but some loyal customers are helping small businesses through GoFundMe pages.
Winter Park holds first outdoor holiday market for small businesses
For one day only, Winter Park merchants sold their goods in an open-air market.
For one day only, Winter Park merchants sold their goods in an open-air market.
Restaurant owner breaks down exactly how much money he's losing during COVID-19 shutdowns
Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.
Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.
Small Business Saturday could make or break retailers hit hard by pandemic
Business owners across the country are hoping that Small Business Saturday will help them recover from a slow pandemic economy.
Business owners across the country are hoping that Small Business Saturday will help them recover from a slow pandemic economy.
Downtown Sanford prepares for open containers on Small Business Saturday
The City of Sanford is trying something different this year for Small Business Saturday. The stores are setting up displays outside, and the bars are stocked with to-go cups as Sanford gears up for an open container Small Business Saturday.
The City of Sanford is trying something different this year for Small Business Saturday. The stores are setting up displays outside, and the bars are stocked with to-go cups as Sanford gears up for an open container Small Business Saturday.
Tale of two small businesses: one survives pandemic, one doesn’t
Two small Central Florida businesses received assistance to ride out the coronavirus pandemic. One survived while the other had to shut down.
Two small Central Florida businesses received assistance to ride out the coronavirus pandemic. One survived while the other had to shut down.
Some businesses ride out pandemic while others struggle or close
Two small Central Florida businesses received assistance to ride out the coronavirus pandemic. One survived while the other had to shut down.
Two small Central Florida businesses received assistance to ride out the coronavirus pandemic. One survived while the other had to shut down.
Full impact of minimum wage amendment unknown
Florida is the eighth state in the country and first in the South to raise the minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour. Some small business owners are concerned they may have to cut staff and raise prices for products or services.
Florida is the eighth state in the country and first in the South to raise the minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour. Some small business owners are concerned they may have to cut staff and raise prices for products or services.
Fall festivities in Winter Park
Winter Park closed down Park Avenue this week to attract crowds to shops and restaurants while providing social distancing.
Winter Park closed down Park Avenue this week to attract crowds to shops and restaurants while providing social distancing.
Restaurant recovery hits slowdown
Restaurant employment levels continued to rise last month but have reached a slowdown, according to the National Restaurant Association.
Restaurant employment levels continued to rise last month but have reached a slowdown, according to the National Restaurant Association.
Outdoor community events coming to Winter Park
Winter Park is holding some socially distant outdoor events to lure people to Park Avenue.
Winter Park is holding some socially distant outdoor events to lure people to Park Avenue.
Popular Lake County Christmas tree farm business harassed over mask policy
Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest is back in business just in time for one of the busiest parts of their year – pumpkin season. But the family spot in Eustis hasn’t been all holiday cheer.
Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest is back in business just in time for one of the busiest parts of their year – pumpkin season. But the family spot in Eustis hasn’t been all holiday cheer.