LISC Jacksonville gives $500,000 to local small businesses
With funding from Wells Fargo, LISC Jacksonville is helping small businesses survive the pandemic with grants and zero-interest loans. Author: Leah Shields Updated: 7:03 AM EST January 8, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating millions of jobs across the nation. The US Small Business Administration says there are more than 31 million small businesses in the nation.
As businesses struggle to get back on their feet post-lockdown, there are some organizations trying to keep them afloat.
Jacksonville was once called the second-best city in the country for small businesses. That was back in 2015.