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The Department of Business and Professional Regulation Conducts Statewide Operation to Protect Floridians Against Unlicensed Activity

TALLAHASSEE—Yesterday, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation concluded its statewide unlicensed activity operation with a focus in the construction industry. Sweep and sting operations were held throughout Florida to protect consumers... Full story

Rule Requiring Federal Contractors to Use E-Verify System Delayed

WASHINGTON — Implementation of the [ http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-26904.pdf ] final rule requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to begin using U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) E-Verify system has been... Full story

SBA Will Offer Floor Plan Financing to Auto, RV, Other Dealerships Beginning July 1

KOKOMO, IND. – The U.S. Small Business Administration will offer government guaranteed loans to finance inventory for eligible auto, recreational vehicle, boat and other dealerships under a new pilot program announced today by SBA Administrator... Full story

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation Begins Renewal for Registered Construction Licenses on May 31

TALLAHASSEE—The Department of Business and Professional Regulation reminds registered construction licensees that it is time to renew their licenses. The renewal period is open from May 31 until Aug. 31 and includes registered contractors in the... Full story

May 1st is Due Date for Florida Businesses to File Annual Reports

TALLAHASSEE, Fla (April 27, 2009) – May 1st is the end of the 2009 Annual Report filing season.  Every business entity (corporation, limited liability company, and limited partnership) with “active” status is required to file an... Full story

USDA Livestock Disaster Program Requires Documentation of Loss

Eligible Producers Urged to Begin Compiling Proof of Loss According to Debby Folsom, Acting State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Florida, livestock producers who incurred eligible livestock death losses due to adverse... Full story

USDA Sets Date for Soybean Request for Referendum

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will offer soybean producers the opportunity to request a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order, as authorized under the Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act. The... Full story

TROY business faculty to gather at Dothan Campus for research symposium

DOTHAN—Troy University business faculty will share research and ideas on the topics of technology, globalization and quality during the 11th annual Sorrell College of Business Research Symposium on Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3, at the... Full story

Publishers Clearinghouse scam

Pensacola, Fla. (April 2, 2009) – Your Better Business Bureau® has received reports of letters showing up in northwest Florida mailboxes that are supposedly from Publishers Clearing House, claiming that they have won a grand prize drawing of... Full story

Governor Crist to Address Florida Bankers Association

Visits West Dade Career Center, applauds efforts to help Floridians during tough economy MIAMI – Governor Charlie Crist today will address the Florida Bankers Association Leadership Dinner as part of his ongoing focus on strengthening Florida’s... Full story

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