Senators call for more disclosure on SBA franchise loans
Photo by Jon SpringerAn effort to require franchisors to provide more information when they receive government-backed loans appears to have...
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Rodriguez’s promotion will mean bigger LiftFund loans available in RGV
MCALLEN, Texas — McAllen-based senior loan officer Marlene Rodriguez has been promoted to market director for micro-lender LiftFund. As part...
PPP loans aren’t reported as taxable income, experts say
The claim: PPP loans must be reported on tax returnsIt's tax season, and thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of...
The Miami Foundation obtains a $20 million grant from Wells Fargo | Florida News
MIAMI (AP) — A $20 million grant from Wells Fargo will help the Miami Foundation help historically disadvantaged small business...
FBI charges $1.2m Central Florida couple with bogus PPP loans
A Florida couple are accused of obtaining at least a dozen fraudulent loans worth more than $1.2 million to manipulate...
South Florida political consultant who defrauded Covid-19 relief program headed to federal prison | USAO-SDFL
Miami, Florida – A Federal District Judge in Fort Lauderdale today sentenced 29-year-old Damara Holness to 20 months in federal...
Two Florida men plead guilty to $ 35 million COVID-19 relief fraud program | Takeover bid
Two Florida men pleaded guilty this week in the Northern Ohio District to leading a nationwide program to fraudulently obtain...
As consolidation continues to disrupt Florida’s banking industry, St. Petersburg, Florida-based First Home Bank remains true to its core values, while taking aggressive action to grow and grow. | Business Observer
The effects of the banking sector consolidation have been felt hard in the communities around Florida, probably not more so...
How to get PPP financing in Florida? Miami experts to discuss
Miami business leaders are hosting a free virtual panel on Thursday to discuss what businesses can do to get their...
Florida receives at least $ 25 billion in PPP funds
WASHINGTON At least $ 25 billion in interest-free government paycheck protection program loans have gone to small businesses in Florida...
Buchanan-Linked Firms Accept Millions In Federal Loans
Several companies linked to U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan, one of the wealthiest members of Congress, have accepted millions of dollars...
Florida needs to make sure small businesses like mine have a seat at the table
As Florida passes the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic and we look forward to reopening our state economy, small businesses...