Paycheck Protection Program gets a boost
More money will be infused into the Paycheck Protection Program due to a recent deal being hammered out in Congress.
More money will be infused into the Paycheck Protection Program due to a recent deal being hammered out in Congress.
Unemployment grows as small business payment protection is depleted
Another 5.2 million people filed for unemployment across the nation. The numbers wipe out all the jobs created since the Great Recession. Now, the federal government's small business Payment Protection Program has already run out of money.
Another 5.2 million people filed for unemployment across the nation. The numbers wipe out all the jobs created since the Great Recession. Now, the federal government's small business Payment Protection Program has already run out of money.
Realtors turning to virtual programs
Many realtors are changing the way they do businesses in this coronavirus outbreak, turning to technology to avoid physical contact.
Many realtors are changing the way they do businesses in this coronavirus outbreak, turning to technology to avoid physical contact.
Happy #407Day
Local organizers are hoping to boost support for restaurateurs in Central Florida on April 7 with the hashtag #407Day.
Local organizers are hoping to boost support for restaurateurs in Central Florida on April 7 with the hashtag #407Day.
SeaWorld CEO resigns
SeaWorld CEO Serge Rivera has resigned. The Orlando Sentinel reported that a disagreement with the board?s decision-making is the reason for his departure.
SeaWorld CEO Serge Rivera has resigned. The Orlando Sentinel reported that a disagreement with the board?s decision-making is the reason for his departure.
Consumers hoping their favorite businesses survive pandemic
With the statewide stay-at-home order in place ad extended, many consumers wonder which of their favorite businesses will survive.
With the statewide stay-at-home order in place ad extended, many consumers wonder which of their favorite businesses will survive.
Catering company taking to-go orders
Businesses are struggling to survive during this pandemic. One catering company is rethinking its business model to keep orders coming.
Businesses are struggling to survive during this pandemic. One catering company is rethinking its business model to keep orders coming.
Economic outlook uncertain amid coronavirus fears
Consumer confidence index has dropped sharply. The index measures how optimistic Americans feel about their short-term finances.
Consumer confidence index has dropped sharply. The index measures how optimistic Americans feel about their short-term finances.
Publix now allowing employees to wear masks and gloves at work
Publix is now allowing its employees to wear masks and gloves while working during the coronavirus pandemic.
Publix is now allowing its employees to wear masks and gloves while working during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gas prices drop amid reduced demand
For the first time in four years, the average price of gas per gallon has fallen below two dollars.
For the first time in four years, the average price of gas per gallon has fallen below two dollars.
Unemployment filings surge while stocks regain some losses
The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shutter their doors.
Amazon employee at Florida fulfillment center tests positive for coronavirus, company says
Out of an abundance of caution, Amazon said that they will alert any associates who made close contact with the infected person at the building and ask them to not return to work for 14 days as they should self-quarantine.
Out of an abundance of caution, Amazon said that they will alert any associates who made close contact with the infected person at the building and ask them to not return to work for 14 days as they should self-quarantine.
Central Florida businesses get creative to attract customers
In Winter Park, the city has helped put up new signs in front of restaurants.
In Winter Park, the city has helped put up new signs in front of restaurants.
Gold's Gym closing locations in U.S., including Texas
The closures are effective at 8 p.m. local time Monday, March 16 and will affect all company-owned locations in the U.S.
The closures are effective at 8 p.m. local time Monday, March 16 and will affect all company-owned locations in the U.S.
NBA season suspension will impact businesses
The decision to suspend the NBA season will have a huge impact on Downtown Orlando.
The decision to suspend the NBA season will have a huge impact on Downtown Orlando.
Coronavirus spark travel deals
Prices on some cruises and flights are very low due to worry over the coronavirus. Some businesses are even offering incentives to book travel now or keep reservations.
Prices on some cruises and flights are very low due to worry over the coronavirus. Some businesses are even offering incentives to book travel now or keep reservations.
Global Health Conference canceled due to coronavirus concerns
While the coronavirus has not been reported in Orange County, the area is beginning to feel the impact on an economic level as one major conference that was expected to host President Donald Trump has been canceled.
While the coronavirus has not been reported in Orange County, the area is beginning to feel the impact on an economic level as one major conference that was expected to host President Donald Trump has been canceled.
Controversial union measure backed in Florida House
The bill includes a series of requirements dealing with issues such as workers signing authorization forms if they want to join unions. Government agencies could not deduct dues from the workers’ salaries until receiving the authorization forms from bargaining agents. Also, employers would have to confirm the deduction authorizations with the workers.
The bill includes a series of requirements dealing with issues such as workers signing authorization forms if they want to join unions. Government agencies could not deduct dues from the workers’ salaries until receiving the authorization forms from bargaining agents. Also, employers would have to confirm the deduction authorizations with the workers.
Coronavirus fears prompt conference cancelation in Orlando, companies pull from another major conference
Three people in Florida have tested 'presumptive positive' for coronavirus so far, the Florida Department of Health said.
Three people in Florida have tested 'presumptive positive' for coronavirus so far, the Florida Department of Health said.
Coronavirus concerns impacting local business
Signs at the Global Pet Expo at the Orange County Convention Center indicate that some vendors have withdrawn due to coronavirus concerns.
Signs at the Global Pet Expo at the Orange County Convention Center indicate that some vendors have withdrawn due to coronavirus concerns.