small business loans

Small business owners in the greater Tampa Bay region and nearby counties are approved to receive $900 million in lending — so far — to help in recovery from Hurricane Ian.

The state of Florida has awarded the first $2.5 million to help small business owners get back up and running after the devastation of Hurricane Ian — including in Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Business owners lucky enough to get the federal rescue funds are wrestling with paying their employees, even when their doors are closed.

Coronavirus has had a sudden and painful impact on Florida businesses.Gaby Ortigoni is president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando. She…

The Paycheck Protection Program, which opened on April 3, has been plagued with delays and technical difficulties. Republicans and Democrats agree on adding more funding, but they disagree on how.

Small businesses that have been forced to close because of COVID-19 are getting some relief. Many Tampa Bay cities and counties are helping lend a…