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  • April 8, 2020
RV dealer lays off 25% of workforce as pandemic slows demand

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, demand and sales have slowed for Lazydays, forcing the Tampa RV dealership to lay off workers and slash management salaries.

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  • April 8, 2020
Printing company provides discount on coronavirus-related materials

Performance Copying & Printing is offering discounts on black-and-white and color printing of restaurant takeout menus and COVID-19 materials.

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  • April 8, 2020
RV rental company promotes use of vehicles for self-quarantining

Mid Florida RV Rentals wants to provide its RVs for people isolating themselves during the coronavirus.

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  • April 8, 2020
Marketing adviser offers companies tips for marketing during crisis

Ryan Dohrn shared strategies during a webinar hosted by the Observer Media Group.

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  • April 8, 2020
Team behind luxury condo to offer free business webinars

The three webinars will be tailored to real estate professionals.

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  • April 8, 2020
Retailer makes move to block crisis-led hostile takeover bid

Chico’s FAS shares have dropped more than 73% year-to-date.

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  • April 8, 2020
Food firm is fit to survive crisis

Sales might be down, but with a focus on fresh meals for pickup and delivery, Tampa, Florida-based Fitlife Foods hasn't had to lay anyone off.

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  • April 8, 2020
For boat dealer, it's all aboard — virtually

The COVID-19 crisis has been a setback for boat and yacht dealers like MarineMax that rely on boat shows for sales, but the company has been quick to adapt.

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  • April 7, 2020
Nonprofit lender creates crisis relief loan product

Through a $30,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation, the crisis relief loan is available in Sarasota County.

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  • April 7, 2020
Biotech firm quickly shifts to respirator mask manufacturing

Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm SynDaver has begun to produce respirator masks that will be sold to law enforcement agencies, health care providers and emergency response organizations.

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  • April 7, 2020
CEO gives up $3 million salary, in addition to company furloughs

Kathryn Marinello was named CEO of Hertz in 2017.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • April 7, 2020
Area firm to host webinar about supply chain impacts

Allyn's webinar is on April 9 at 2 p.m.

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  • April 6, 2020
Nonprofit — facing a $3M monthly shortfall — furloughs an additional 231 employees

Goodwill Manasota had previously announced furloughs of 374 employees due to the coronavirus.

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  • April 6, 2020
Restaurant group executive takes pay cut amid crisis

Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno has opted to forego his base salary until further notice as the Tampa restaurant company reels from the COVID-19 crisis.

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  • April 6, 2020
New survey: Southwest Florida crushed by coronavirus

Florida Gulf Coast University moved quickly to survey business owners and leaders.

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