November 2022 Catalent Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Mark Enhanced Development Capabilities and Additional Pilot Plant Area ![]() ![]() Pinellas County’s Employment Sites Program will open its fourth round of funding at 8:00 a.m. November 15.Pinellas County has committed funds in excess of $80 million to assist in the construction and redevelopment of industrial (manufacturing & flex) and office buildings in order to facilitate a strong and robust local economy that provides growth opportunities for existing businesses and attracts new target industry employers to Pinellas County. The program assists in funding gaps in capital expenditures related to the development/redevelopment of a building.Find details and a link to the online application portal at PCED.org/esp. All applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on January 17, 2023.Climate-Tech Accelerator – Applications Open for January 2023 Start ![]() New Federal Sales Opportunity for Small Businesses: the Air Force First Look Program Nov. 3, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Virtual Meeting The First Look Program is a new procurement opportunity established by the Pentagon to benefit small businesses within the local footprint of the their closest Air Force base. At this time, MacDill AFB is initiating its participation.This discussion of the program will be an initial overview, cover the basics of all online platforms utilized, the business model/benefit of each, and the POCs. Learn more and register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8589748101260681485SBA Disaster Assistance Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are now available to businesses in Pinellas County under the Presidential disaster declaration due to Hurricane Ian. Businesses in Pinellas County are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA. The Electronic Loan Application (ELA) is available via the SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s under SBA declaration #17644. The filing deadline for physical property damage is November 28, 2022 and the deadline for economic injury applications are due June 29, 2023. For more information, visit sba.gov/disaster.Please visit https://conta.cc/3rmZ4Zy for additional resources available to businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian. Access ASEAN: Explore Business Opportunities in Southeast Asia and BeyondBangkok, Thailand, March 13-15, 2023 ![]() |
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