As Winter Park businesses close due to COVID-19, concerns are raised over future of Park Avenue
Five stores have shut down along Winter Park's Park Avenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials say, and several more business owners are worried they could be next.
Reinventing business in the age of COVID-19, owner pivots to make protective shields
Some businesses are coming up with creative ways to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic A Brevard County Company recognized the need, so started making the product.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
Orange County to give $1,000 to individuals, $10,000 to small businesses
Orange County will soon hand out stimulus checks of its own. If you're eligible, you could apply to receive $1,000 check from the county.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Census survey: Most small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
The new Small Business Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted the impact COVID-19 is having on small U.S. stores, retailers and businesses.
Hours-long wait times build up at Central Florida barbers, hairdressers on first day of reopening
The businesses that reopen must practice appropriate social distancing and precautionary measures that are outlined by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Free PPE will be available for small businesses in Orange County starting Monday
Businesses can make these pickups starting Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those operating hours will remain the same until Friday, May 15, or until supplies run out.
Central Florida families celebrate Mother's Day despite coronavirus worries
22 businesses were doing outside sales and seating during the Mothers’ Day weekend in downtown Winter Park. Managers said business was good.
3 new tax credits offered to businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
BRACE program helping small businesses get help dealing with COVID-19 pandemic
There is some help available for small businesses struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Business Recovery Assistance Collaborative Engagement program, or BRACE, helps owners navigate loan and funding options.
Health officials working with Apopka spice manufacturer after worker tests positive for COVID-19
Three of the nation's largest meat distributors are dealing with outbreaks of COVID-19, and that is raising concerns at manufacturing plants across the county including Central Florida.
Pawnshops seeing increase in small businesses looking for loans to pay employees
Orlando area pawnshops are seeing an increase in small businesses looking for loans to help pay employees.
Winter Park restaurant receives Paycheck Protection Program loan after second application
Monday marks a huge and important step forward across Florida: for the first time in weeks, you can now go to a restaurant and enjoy a meal, and a local restaurant is getting even more good news.