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FloridaCommerce is on the ground to help North Florida get back on its feet. We have activated the Emergency Bridge Loan program, unlocking $50,000 in zero-interest loans for impacted small businesses. STOP BY for in-person assistance or APPLY ONLINE >> FloridaJobs.org/EBL.

Today, I have directed the flags on state buildings to fly at half-staff to honor law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

We are grateful for the service and sacrifice of our law enforcement officers and recognize their service today and all of this

Following the severe weather we experienced in North Florida this weekend, the Hope Florida bus has been out in the community to meet with individuals and distribute supplies. I am proud to announce that from Saturday through Monday, we served over 4,400 people in over 1,200

.FloridaCommerce Announces the Activation of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program >> bit.ly/4bjjhF6

Today, FloridaCommerce strike teams went into the community to help local Tallahassee businesses learn about available business resources and apply for zero-interest Emergency Bridge Loans. To learn more, visit FloridaJobs.org/EBL.

⬇️ Hope Florida, FL Division of Emergency Management, Drycleaning Factory, FloridaCommerce on site

🚨Small Business Owners, stop by to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan — a short-term, zero-interest loan up to $50k to get your doors back open and keep employees on payroll.

FloridaJobs.org/EBL

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $2.3 Million to Florida’s Military Communities. Press release >> bit.ly/4bAjgMH

Under the leadership of Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis, state agencies and the private sector came together through Hope Florida to support Leon cty. Today, we served 2,400 people. TY to the Hope Navigators who canvassed neighborhoods and stood ready to assist.

Grateful for the coordinated support by Hope Florida and the teams at Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities, FL Division of Emergency Management and Senator Corey Simon to help our neighbors get back on their feet.

The Hope Bus will be stationed at Bragg Memorial Stadium Sun. May 12th from 9am–5pm to help those impacted by the storms in Leon County. In partnership with Volunteer Florida, the Department will be providing tarps & other supplies. Hope Navigators are on site and ready to help!

.FloridaCommerce is at Bragg Memorial Stadium with Florida Department of Children and Families today 9am - 5pm assisting business owners and employees with recovery resources.

Hope Florida and the Hope Bus in action today helping individuals impacted by the storm and tornadoes in Tallahassee!💙💙💙

Thank you so much to Walmart, McDonald's, Publix, Feeding Florida, and John Rivers for all of your help today with donations! #FloridaStrong !

Today, Secretary J. Alex Kelly J. Alex Kelly alongside Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris handed out food, tarps and other materials to help those impacted by the tornadoes that struck Tallahassee yesterday.

The Hope Bus will be stationed at Sabal Palm Elementary School Sat. May 11 9am-6pm to help those impacted by the storms in Leon County. In partnership with Volunteer Florida, DCF will be providing tarps & other supplies. Hope Navigators are on site and ready to help!

Florida’s Business Damage Assessment Survey is now activated to assess the needs of Florida business owners impacted by the May North Florida Tornadoes.

If your business was affected by the storm, please fill out the survey >> bit.ly/3yfYfsi

Today, Secretary J. Alex Kelly J. Alex Kelly and FloridaCommerce team members joined Representative Alex Andrade and economic development leaders to visit Florida IHMC and learn about how Florida can better leverage & extend human-centered computing and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Grateful to recently visit the reopened The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina in St. James City, Pine Island, Lee County — Best view for a lunch!

CG Rufus Drabble and Secretary J. Alex Kelly co-chaired the 1⃣st UK-Florida MoU working group meeting in Tallahassee to discuss the scope, opportunity and ambitious delivery plan of this agreement in the #insurance , #financialservices , #lifesciences and #Space sectors.
🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸 #UKFLMoU