The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) was signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020, will become effective within 15 days of enactment, and will remain effective until December 31, 2020. The FFCRA makes emergency supplemental appropriations and amendments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The FFCRA has eight (8) divisions, […]
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The recent outbreak of respiratory disease caused by COVID-19 that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, has left many employers across the country grappling with how to effectively and lawfully protect their employees. Join Polsinelli attorneys as they discuss how to guide your business through this pandemic. This webinar was previously recorded on March […]
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WASHINGTON, March 14 — Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, D-Florida, issued the following news release: Last Week, U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26) voted for an $8.3 billionemergency funding bill that allows $1 billion in loans subsidies to help small businesses impacted by the coronavirus. This funding could enable the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue an estimated $7 billion in low-interest loans to businesses affected by the outbreak. “I am proud […]
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Black swan events, such as economic recessions and pandemics, change the trajectory of governments, economies and businesses — altering the course of history. The Black Death in the 1300s broke the long-ingrained feudal system in Europe and replaced it with the more modern employment contract. A mere three centuries later, a deep economic recession — thanks […]
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Facebook on Tuesday announced a $100 million program to help small businesses as governments throughout the country urge gyms and restaurants to close their doors to slow the coronavirus pandemic. In a blog post announcing the grants, Facebook said, “We know that your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19. We’ve heard that […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading rapidly, with new updates flying in every minute. As the situation evolves, many small business owners are unsure of what steps to take to mitigate risk, protect employees and support customers. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers a coronavirus toolkit with a compilation of the CDC’s recommendations for businesses and workers across the country. […]
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When the global financial crisis hit more than a decade ago, Zillow was a burgeoning startup with 150 employees and little revenue. “It was a tough time,” recalled Rich Barton, co-founder of the online real estate giant. “But we made it through strong.” Barton, who returned as CEO of the $9 billion company last year, knows […]
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The Florida Venture Forum Capital Conference proved to be the right catalyst for our recent capital raise. CareSync was fortunate to be chosen to present at the convention and the coaching provided by the Forum helped us craft a presentation that drove a great amount of interest and booth traffic. The combination of the venue, […]
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“Being an active member of the Florida Venture Forum has given us access to some of the most promising young tech companies in Florida. The annual Florida Venture Forum Capital Conference brings together some of the most innovative entrepreneurs and early stage companies in Florida. If you are running a startup, attendance at the Capital […]
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