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CenturyLink Awards $500,000 in Grants to Advance Technology in US Schools

This pandemic has changed the way we are educating our children. Teachers across the country have been challenged to find new ways to reach and teach their students and technology is the key. To support innovative learning and educational opportunities, CenturyLink is awarding $500,000 to fund 114 technology-focused projects as part of…

Ocoee Development Services E-Permitting and COVID-19 Response

OCOEE, FL – The City of Ocoee’s Development Services Department has used the E-portal system SAGE to process building permits and call for inspections for several years. Recently we have updated our online system to process requests for planning and development review processes. Since our online system was in full…

CareerSource Central Florida Debuts New Podcast that Connects Career Seekers, Businesses and the Community to Talent Solutions

May 14, 2020, Orlando, Fla. — CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) announced the debut of Job LaunchPad, a podcast aimed at sharing topics on the career journey, talent and recruitment needs of businesses, labor market and the overall workforce landscape with subject matter experts in the community and within CSCF. Piloted…

Orange County Government Partners with Walmart and Quest Diagnostics to Open COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site

Orange County, Fla. – On Friday, May 15, 2020, additional COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites will open in the Walmart parking lots located at 8101 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando and 11250 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando. Operating hours will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. beginning…

ANY LAB TEST NOW Easing Concerns During Pandemic

Local Customers Getting Direct Access to COVID-19 ANTIBODY TEST Ocoee, FL – (May 10, 2020) – Local families worried about potential exposure to COVID-19 over the last few months can now get their blood checked at Any Lab Test Now to see if they have antibodies to the virus which…

BUSINESS OWNER TAKES BOLD STEP TO STOP SPREAD OF COVID-19 THROUGH AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

New technology pumps Hospital Grade Air Quality round-the-clock in office suites as a precaution May 11, 2020 – Orlando, Fla. – A week after the first phase of businesses reopening in Florida, one can’t help but notice something different in the air in the office suites at BIZCENTER USA in…

Florida Blue Provides $100 Million in Health Care Cost Relief to Members of its Individual, Fully Insured Employer Group and Medicare Advantage Plans

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 12, 2020 – Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer, today announced additional actions being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support: Premium Payment Period Extended: In April, Florida Blue announced it was extending the premium due date through May for customers who needed extra time to pay premiums…

Orange County Offering Personal Protective Equipment to Small Businesses to Assist in Economic Recovery

Orange County Offering Personal Protective Equipment to Small Businesses to Assist in Economic RecoveryOne Million Face Maskes and 200K Hand Sanitizers Available at No Cost PPE for Small Biz in Orange County, an Orange County Government COVID-19 initiative through the Orange County Economic Recovery…

Ocoee Boat Ramps and Parks Reopening Tuesday May 12, 2020

OCOEE, Fla. – The City of Ocoee will reopen its boat ramps and parks on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 after being closed for over a month due to the coronavirus and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Safer at Home Executive Order. Parks will be open from dusk to dawn for passive use.

The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates

The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will issue this update every day, seven days per week.

I-4 Ultimate Accelerated Work Scheduled May 13–18

In accordance with Governor Ron DeSantis’ directive to accelerate the I-4 Ultimate project while there is reduced traffic due to COVID-19, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), I-4 Mobility Partners, and SGL Constructors (joint venture team of Skanska, Granite, and Lane) continue to push forward scheduling additional work during Phase…

PPP Pitfalls: Important Facts

PPP Pitfalls: Important Facts by Debra Salas, Lead Lending Relations Specialist, SBA South FL District Office There have been many misnomers out there about how PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) functions. Here are my top five: “Several weeks have gone by without an approval for my PPP loan request and my…