Business

Expect lots of government layoffs at state, local level

Here's another headwind for a sputtering job market: State and local governments plan many more layoffs to close wide budget gaps. Up to 400,000 workers could lose jobs in the next year as states, counties and cities grapple with lower revenue and l... Full story

Spend $30 on the 30th

Help our local economy by spending $30 on the 30th of July!... Full story

Industry of the Month: Vacation Vouchers

Pensacola – As summer approaches, your Better Business Bureau turns its attention to vacation vouchers. As an industry, vacation certificates and vouchers were ranked number two out of 1,700 industries in both inquiries and complaints to your... Full story

Washington County Business Advocate

The Washington County Business Advocate June-July issue. Read the issue.... Full story

SBA Announces Grant Funding Available for States to Support R&D, Small Business Innovation

WASHINGTON –The U.S. Small Business Administration is accepting grant funding requests from the governors of U.S. states and territories to support programs for innovative, technology-driven small businesses under SBA’s Federal and State ... Full story

Washington County Business Advocate

The Washington County Business Advocate April-May issue.... Full story

First lawsuit filed under new Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced his office has obtained an injunction against and frozen the assets of a company and two individuals who have allegedly been developing a $23 million investment Ponzi scheme. Acco... Full story

USDA to hold federal energy symposium

GAINESVILLE — An energy symposium that will cover rural energy programs available through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development will be held next week in Gainesville The energy symposium will be conducted from 9:30 am. ... Full story

SBA Proposes Women-Owned Small Business Rule to Expand Access to Federal Contracting Opportunities

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today released a proposed rule aimed at expanding federal contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses (WOSB).  The proposed rule is available for public comment for 60 days... Full story

Washington County Business Advocate

The Washington County Business Advocate February-March issue. Read the issue.... Full story

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