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Capital City Chamber of Commerce, Starbucks promote Black businesses this Black History month
Through a partnership with Starbucks, the Capital City Chamber is highlighting businesses like Impact Foods this Black History Month.
and last updated 2021-02-02 18:23:33-05
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â It s been nearly a year since COVID-19 shut businesses down. Even with doors back open, for many businesses, it s been hard to bounce back. That s why this Black History Month, there s now a greater focus to help support minority businesses.
ShaRon James started her business Impact Food in May of 2020. There are extraordinary barriers for black women entrepreneurs. Without folks networking and really championing your cause, you re really doomed to fail, said James.
Leon County commission votes to create Emergency Rental Assistance Program
$8.9 million of federal funding for relief to low-income households
More than 2,000 families are expected to benefit from the federal money.
and last updated 2021-01-26 23:13:17-05
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â Tuesday Leon County commissioners passed $8.9 million worth of relief to housing assistance.
That help will start going out in March.
More than 2,000 families are expected to benefit from the federal money.
The program servicing low-income families and landlords.
If approved, the money will go to the landlord to be given to the renter.
County Administrator Vincent Long says certain applicants will take priority for assistance.