Kissimmee, Delray Beach and Weston Named Best Cities to Start a Small Business

In a recent study by Verizon, the top small cities to start a small business were evaluated and ranked. 

Though it is true that when it comes to places rich with business growth and opportunity, small cities don't generally come first to mind. However, according to Verizon, by avoiding the chaos and competition of large cities and planting your roots in a quieter, yet equally industrious pocket of the country puts businesses in a uniquely advantageous position. 

To determine the rankings, Verizon gathered data from nearly 300 cities across the country, focusing on certain factors that would categorize them as "small" without dipping below the mark to "town" status. Such factors included p opulation, e ducation, t ravel time to work, i ncome per capita, b roadband access, l oans per capita and t ax scores. 
 
Check out the top ten cities including a few of our own! 
The Latest RFPs and RFQs

Search the latest RFPs and RFQs in the state of Florida,  here.

Grant Administration Services - Miami-Dade  NW 7th Avenue CRA RFP

The CRA, branded as the Uptown Avenue 7, is soliciting Request for Proposals (RFP) from a qualified firm or a combination of firms for grant administration services in connection with the implementation of the CRA's Redevelopment Plan.

For more information,  click here.
FRA Awards Spotlight: Gainesville CRA


The Gainesville CRA won the  2018   Capital Projects and Beautification Award  for N.W. 1st Ave Streetscape/More in Midtown! 

The N.W. 1st Avenue Streetscape/More in Midtown campaign was a multifaceted approach to transforming four blocks in a dense, urban neighborhood from a back alley to a destination while supporting the businesses and residents along the corridor. N.W. 1st Avenue is a mix of commercial and residential buildings located one block north of the University of Florida campus and the 88,000 seat Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home of the Florida Gators.
 
Congratulations, Gainesville CRA and keep up the good work! 

To read more about these projects as well as all of the award winners, 
 Homeownership Pool Program Relaunched 
 
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The Homeownership Pool Program (HOP)  was recently relaunched by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC). 

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation's Homeownership Pool (HOP) program is designed to be a non-competitive and on-going program, with developers reserving funds for eligible homebuyers to provide down payment assistance (DPA) to homebuyers on a first-come, first-served basis.  

For further information, visit www.floridahousing.org. 
Jobs Around the State
 
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Community Redevelopment Manager - 
City of Fort Myers
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Under the general direction of the Executive Director of the Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency, the incumbent is responsible for preparing, planning, and developing reports, projects and programs related to the redevelopment of one or more of the city's community redevelopment districts. The agency was established by the City of Fort Myers under the State of Florida Community Redevelopment Act and it is governed by the mayor and city council in their role as the Community Development Agency Board of Commissioners.

To view the full opening, click here.
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