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[SelectFlorida @SelectFLA]

Did you know that @SelectFLA has launched the Executive Advisory Council—an exclusive membership platform connecting private industry, government and economic development partners committed to the future of Florida’s economy! Learn more >> https://t.co/z1n897usgF

[SelectFlorida @SelectFLA]

Last week, @SelectFLA President and CEO Matt Swanson and Senior Vice President Fernanda Figueiredo spoke at the Germany–Florida Innovation Evening hosted by the Consulate General of Germany in Miami at the Siemens Energy Innovation Center in Orlando. The event brought together industry leaders and universities to discuss opportunities for collaboration facilitated by the Florida–Germany Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) signed earlier this year. President Swanson and SVP Figueiredo highlighted Florida's role in the implementation of the JDI, touching on existing projects and possible next steps to further cooperation.

[FloridaCommerce @FLACommerce]

❗️TODAY AT 2 PM❗️

@Publix is hosting an ice giveaway TODAY (Wednesday October 14) at their Five Points Shopping Center Publix starting at 2 PM CT.

📍5580 Woodbine Road, Pace, FL 32571

[FloridaCommerce @FLACommerce]

🗣️ Was your business impacted by Hurricane Isaias?

Florida’s Emergency Bridge Loan Program offers short-term, interest-free loans to help eligible businesses recover. Learn more >> https://t.co/lzUKwqZ0ia

[FloridaCommerce @FLACommerce]

Over the last two days Deputy Secretary of Economic Development Jason Mahon, Secretary of @FloridaDBPR Melanie Griffin, State Director of @FloridaSBDCN Greg Britton and 8 strike teams canvassed businesses in communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias to provide business owners with information about recovery resources including the Business Damage Assessment Survey and Florida’s Emergency Bridge Loan Program. To learn more about these programs, go to >> https://t.co/TVEAheOJzW

[FloridaCommerce @FLACommerce]

➡️ Did your business sustain damage from Hurricane Isaias?

Report economic losses through the Business Damage Assessment Survey >> https://t.co/UHbVbhliRG

[FloridaCommerce @FLACommerce]

.@Walmart is partnering with Operation BBQ Relief to provide free hot meals to residents and first responders TODAY (Sunday, October 11) at two locations:

📍 Escambia County: Walmart #3785 – 501 N Navy Blvd, Pensacola

📍 Walton County: Walmart Neighborhood Market #8861 – 6861 E US Hwy 98, Santa Rosa Beach

Both locations: Lunch at noon and early dinner at 4 PM CT, while supplies last.

[FloridaCommerce @FLACommerce]

.@Walmart has deployed a FREE community Wi-Fi and phone charging station at the Destin Supercenter to help residents stay connected as power and communication services are restored.

📍 Walmart Supercenter #1362
15017 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Destin, FL 32541
ℹ️ Available Sunday, October 11, 2026

[FloridaCommerce @FLACommerce]

FloridaCommerce Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $10 Million Available for Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Isaias >> https://t.co/eoIm9GXy6f

[FloridaCommerce @FLACommerce]

🚨@FLACommerce has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $10 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Isaias!

Small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to visit >> https://t.co/lzUKwqZy7I

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

In response to Hurricane #Isaias, the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) is working to:

💡Restore power to Floridians quickly & safely
🏠 Provide shelter, food & water to residents in need
⛽ Deploy critical resources, including fuel & generators
✅ Support local businesses & help communities resume normal operations
ℹ️ Provide timely & accurate updates to keep Floridians informed

Together, we’re working to help Florida communities recover & get back on their feet. 💪

[Ron DeSantis @GovRonDeSantis]

Governor DeSantis Provides Latest Update on Hurricane Isaias Response Efforts in Milton https://t.co/Z4HScLNa3v

[FloridaCommerce @FLACommerce]

As we move into post-storm response and recovery, @FLACommerce and ESF-18 have begun hosting daily private sector coordination calls—critical to our goal of helping Florida businesses open their doors as quickly as possible and return to normalcy.

Did your business sustain damage from Hurricane Isaias? Report the damage here >> https://t.co/TVEAheObKo

[FloridaCommerce @FLACommerce]

🗣️Has your business been impacted by Hurricane Isaias?

Fill out Florida’s Business Damage Assessment Survey and let us know how we can help! >> https://t.co/qFoJLgPBQT

Select “Hurricane Isaias” from the dropdown menu.

[Ron DeSantis @GovRonDeSantis]

There will be impacts by Isaias to the Florida panhandle. Even if it makes landfall west of the panhandle the eastern, most dangerous side the storm will impact NW Florida.

If you are in those communities make sure to execute your hurricane plan.

[SelectFlorida @SelectFLA]

This December, @SelectFLA is welcoming Florida-based tech companies to join us for GITEX Global—the world’s largest enterprise government technology event in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. Exhibiting in the Florida section gives your business premium visibility, turnkey logistical support and direct access to high-value B2B matchmaking in international markets.

Learn More and Register >> https://t.co/SgoI8tm46V

[SelectFlorida @SelectFLA]

In conjunction with the September 2026 Board Meeting in West Plam Beach, @SelectFLA hosted its inaugural Consular Corps Meeting. With members of Florida’s Consular Corps and Florida’s economic development community, the group came together to explore practical statewide insights and international relationships—providing the opportunity for Florida’s Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) to engage with Consular Corps members, showcase their regional economic strengths and international priorities, and establish relationships supporting future trade, investment, education, tourism and institutional partnerships.

Interested in learning more about becoming a partner? Check out >> https://t.co/ilyoE4cDX0

[SelectFlorida @SelectFLA]

.@SelectFLA Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC), chaired by Jennifer Conoley, held its quarterly meeting at the Max Planck Florida Institute of Neuroscience in Palm Beach County. Council members, including Florida state leaders and economic development partners, received executive briefings from key partners including quantum company D-WAVE.

[SelectFlorida @SelectFLA]

.@SelectFLA Gateways Advisory Council, chaired by Board Member Nick Primrose, convened in Palm Beach County at the Max Planck Florida Institute of Neuroscience, bringing together Florida’s airports, seaports, spaceports and key transportation and logistics partners.

The first quarterly meeting for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 featured updates from the @MyFDOT, @SpaceFlorida and @FLACommerce on the state’s Opportunity Zones 2.0 program and the Maritime Industrial Base. Recent missions to the United Kingdom and Taiwan were also spotlighted.