Category: Business

St Johns County Director of Communications Michael Ryan wants all Historic City News business owners to participate in the “Pledge St Johns County” program by making a commitment to CDC guidelines and to ensure St Johns County residents, visitors, and employees are safe and comfortable in their establishments.

Arts on Douglas and the Atlantic Center for the Arts in Volusia County have invited Historic City News subscribers who are Florida artists to submit entries for their annual themed exhibition Endless Summer. Paying homage to the 1960s cult classic film of the same name, this fun, upbeat exhibition is a visual exploration of the…

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St. Johns County Communications Specialist Kelsee Russler reported to Historic City News that local small businesses who have suffered a loss of revenue or disruption to their business operations because of the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for short-term assistance through the “Back to Business Grant Program”.

The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announced to local Historic City News reporters that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 23 attorneys, disbarring three, revoking the license of two, suspending 15 and reprimanding three.

By Andy MediciSpecial to Historic City News Beatrice Owen is concerned about the future of her nonprofit, and Monday’s restart of the popular Paycheck Protection Program isn’t easing matters for her at all.  Why? Her group is locked out of the federal loan program altogether.

Janice F. Whetstone, VP and QA Manager of Atlantic Candy Company, announced to Historic City News that the local company’s employees have been recognized for earning “AA Ratings” for years 2016-2020; the highest score possible for an announced third-party audit by an international trade group.

Wells Fargo’s small business customers spent much of the week expressing their frustration with the bank after they were told that they might be better off going elsewhere for a Paycheck Protection Program loan. 

Whetstone Chocolates reported to Historic City News that their local business is thanking local hospital staff, police, and other emergency workers during the COVID-19 pandemic with Easter chocolates to help brighten their spirits.