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Federal Grant Opportunities in May

Grants are generally available to non-profit organizations and state or local government entities. Individuals and private companies may apply for research funds based on specific federal agency funding opportunities. For more information about getting started and the application process, please visit www.grants.gov, or contact Erin Waldron, Senior Advisor Congresswoman Val…

Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at The Town of Oakland Highlights Former Walt Disney Imagineers’ Art in May

Plus, the Center is Hosting an Art Scavenger Hunt with Live Music by the Mud Rooster for Children and Their Families to Enjoy on Friday, May 28 Throughout May, the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at The Town of Oakland will feature more than 10 eye-catching oil paintings…

Orange County COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Sites

Orange County COVID-19 Drive-Thru Vaccination Site & TESTING Orange County Government is now providing a free, convenient, drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site at Barnett Park. Note: This site also offers free COVID-19 testing, visit ocfl.net/testing for details. Barnett Park COVID-19 Vaccines 4801 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando 7-days per week,…

CareerSource Central Florida to Expand Service Capacity at Career Centers Beginning May 3

Non-profit Organization Will Increase In-Person Appointments and Accept Limited Walk-ins While Continuing Virtual Service Delivery for Central Florida Residents Florida’s second largest regional workforce board continues its commitment to assist Central Florida residents with complimentary career services. Beginning Monday, May 3, CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) will increase the number of…

SBA Launches Supplemental Targeted Advance for Small Businesses Hardest Hit by COVID-19

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a new round of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance – called Supplemental Targeted Advances – on April 22, 2021 that will provide $5 billion in additional assistance to 1 million small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been most severely affected by the…

Community Coronavirus Briefing from AdventHealth

In a recent interview, Dr. Alric Simmonds Jr., AdventHealth Chief Health Equity Officer and Chief Medical Officer of AdventHealth Celebration shared his thoughts on the COVID-19 vaccine. The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is “a wonderful medical breakthrough,” says Dr. Simmonds. He also addressed the importance of getting vaccinated as it…

Under the American Rescue Plan, employers are entitled to tax credits for providing paid leave to employees who take time off related to COVID-19 vaccinations.

FS-2021-09, April 2021 The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows small and midsize employers, and certain governmental employers, to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave to their employees due to COVID-19, including leave taken by employees to…

COVID-19 Guides and Resources from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Chamber continues to create, update, and evolve its various guides and resources to continue bringing businesses the information you need during these uncertain times. NEW! 10 Steps to Host a Vaccine ClinicNEW! Best Practices: Public-Private Partnerships for Vaccine DistributionNEW! Generalized Overview of the Requirements to Host a Vaccine…

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Applauds Tax Credit for Small Businesses as a Path Forward for Economic Health

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Small Business Policy, Tom Sullivan released the following statement in response to President Biden’s revisions to the tax credit to compensate small businesses for providing paid time off for vaccines. “We know that the sooner more Americans are vaccinated, the sooner we can…

ORLANDO’S EXPLORIA STADIUM ANNOUNCED AS HOST VENUE FOR 2021 CONCACAF GOLD CUP

Downtown Orlando venue to add another marquee soccer event to hosting portfolio ORLANDO, Fla. (April 22, 2021) — On Thursday afternoon, Concacaf (The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football) announced Exploria Stadium, the home of Orlando City SC of Major League Soccer and Orlando Pride of the…

SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application and Guidelines

Economic relief prioritized for underserved communities WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Level Up Your Earth Day With Lessons from 2020

By Kim Praniewicz By some accounts, Earth Day is the largest secular observance in the world, celebrated by over a billion people each year on April 22 — and last year was its 50th anniversary. Unfortunately, the world wasn’t able to give that milestone as much attention as it…