Orlando Business Journal 40 under 40 Awards Do you know any young professionals who stand out from the crowd? Orlando Business Journal is looking for 40 promising business executives and professionals under the age of 40 in our area. Nominate today! ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Help Orlando Business Journal recognize those…
Read MoreORLANDO, Fla. – After nearly a year of searching the University of Central Florida has selected Dr. Alexander Cartwright, currently a chancellor of the University of Missouri, to become UCF’s sixth president. The UCF Board of Trustees announced Friday it had selected Cartwright over another finalist, based on his “proven experience…
Read MoreBusinesswoman Ellen Korbin began to feel the stress brought by novel coronavirus pandemic when shows started canceling at the convention center, where she sells coffee. Then came her funnel cake outlet at the theme parks. And now the restaurant she owns in Ocoee is limited to takeout. The 9/11 terror…
Read MoreThe world’s largest premium rum distillery partners with Olein Refinery to combat shortage of product in Puerto Rico Cataño, Puerto Rico, March 19, 2020 – A shift in production by Bacardi at the world’s largest premium rum distillery is helping supply ethanol required to produce the much needed hand sanitizers…
Read MoreDue to the coronavirus outbreak, retail employees have been working long hours to keep stores stocked and functioning as consumers stock on food, cleaning products, and more. Walmart announced Thursday it will provide its hourly associates with a special cash bonus for their dedicated effort…
Read MoreThe health and safety of our employees, Board Members, guests and other stakeholders is always our priority. Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) has been closely monitoring events and public health recommendations surrounding the outbreak and spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and want you to know the following:…
Read MoreFree Grab-and-Go Meals Grab-and-Go meals will be available for pick-up between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the car loop of each school site. At this time, students must be present to receive the meals. District staff will distribute the meals directly to those in their vehicle (drive-thru service) upon…
Read MoreAdventHealth Coronavirus Updates AdventHealth is testing patients who meet evaluation criteria for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. The acquisition of three specialized testing devices allows AdventHealth to alleviate the testing burden from public agencies, while also providing patients and physicians expanded access to the test. Importantly, because of limited supplies and…
Read MoreOrlando Health: Your COVID-19 Questions Answered The Orlando Health COVID-19 page can help you stay informed about this evolving situation. There’s a lot of information out there about COVID-19, and not all of it is accurate. Information is provided by reliable sources at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Read MoreDuke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas take new steps to help customers, communities and employees in wake of COVID-19 Will waive certain payment fees$1.3 million donated to help COVID-19 reliefSome employees will receive cash payments to help offset virus-related expenses CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas today…
Read MoreAs a Board Member and the Owner of an Insurance Agency, there has been in-flux of questions regarding business interruption coverage and if it would come into play due to Coronavirus. Below are a few bullet points that should help in navigating these questions: • We’ve heard two common questions:…
Read MoreTallahassee, Fla. – On March 16, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury…
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