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Disaster Loan Programs Activated for Those Impacted by Hurricane Irma
September 17, 2017 - Florida businesses impacted by Hurricane Irma may now apply for various state and federal disaster loan programs. As a principal responder in the state's Emergency Support Function for Business and Industry, the Florida SBDC at UNF stands ready to assist businesses with disaster loan applications and with other...
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SBA ofrece la asistencia en caso de desastre a negocios y residentes Añaden condados adicionales en la Florida
September 13, 2017 - ATLANTA – La Agencia Federal para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa (SBA por sus siglas en inglés) ha añadido más condados a la declaración de desastre en la Florida afectada por Huracán Irma el 4 de septiembre del 2017.
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SBA Disaster Assistance for Businesses and Residents Expands to Additional Florida Counties
September 12, 2017 - ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration has added more counties to the disaster declaration in Florida affected by Hurricane Irma that began on Sept. 4, 2017.
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Seven Florida Manufacturers Recognized with 2017 Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Awards
June 21, 2017 - ORLANDO – Seven Florida companies received statewide recognition as the 2017 winners of the first Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Awards. The awards, recognizing high performing manufacturers in six categories, were announced and presented June 2 at the Governor's Sterling Awards Banquet in Orlando.
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Whats next after LignoTech?
May 4, 2017 - What’s next after LignoTech?
DiBella hints at development to come
With the construction of the LignoTech Florida, LLC facility well underway in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County can soon expect a number of new, permanent jobs as a result of the economic venture.
But what&rsquo...
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Gov. Scott: LignoTech Florida to Create 50 Jobs in Nassau County
December 12, 2016 - Gov. Scott: LignoTech Florida to Create 50 Jobs in Nassau County FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Today, Governor Scott announced that Borregaard ASA (BRG) and Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) have chosen Fernandina Beach as the location of their new venture, LignoTech Florida (LTF). The new manufacturing facility will...
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Amelia Island Named Top 10 U.S. Island by Conde Nast Traveler Readers
October 18, 2016 - AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (October 18, 2016) – Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island has one again placed among the Top 10 U.S. Islands in the 2016 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Amelia Island finished in the #4 spot in a list comprised of destinations such as Maui, Kauai and Oahu and...
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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation to Celebrate Commencement of First Combined Heat and Power Plant Operation
October 12, 2016 - New Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant provides reduced emissions, increased reliability and savings for Amelia Island, Florida customers
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Jacksonville-based company selected to plan massive community in Nassau
August 18, 2016 - Jacksonville-based WG Pitts Co. will design a 1,641-acre master planned community in Nassau County. The massive development calls for 3,000 homes.
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Gators Dockside to open in Yulee
July 26, 2016 - Gator's Dockside, a family-friendly, sports-themed restaurant, will open its tenth Florida location in the Villages of Amelia shopping center, located in the growing Chester Road/Amelia Concourse corridor.
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