Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Central Florida Chapter Announces Partnership with Orange County Public Schools to Engage Students, Strengthen the Future of Central Florida’s Hospitality Industry

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) today announced “Building Brighter Futures,” a new strategic partnership between its Central Florida Chapter and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) to help Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Requests Federal Fisheries Disaster Declaration to Support Big Bend Fishing Industry Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Governor also calls on the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to approve the federal fisheries emergency declaration requested for Hurricane Ian nearly one year ago TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis requested Read More

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Florida Affected by Hurricane Idalia

WASHINGTON – Low-interest disaster loans from the  U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Florida following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration due to Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $20 Million Available for Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

~ Businesses in 25 Florida counties are eligible to apply  ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $20 million available for Read More

Closed Because of Hurricane Idalia? Let us know!

Are you closed becuase of Hurricane Idalia Impacts?  As a member of the Emergency Support Function (ESF) 18 team for Business, Industry, & Economic Stabilization, FRLA is working to support Read More