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    Monday, July 28, 2025
                Help Shape Santa Rosa County's Local Mitigation StrategyInformation booth will be available at the August 14 Milton Farmers Market at Turtle Fountain on Elmira Street     Santa Rosa County is updating its Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) and needs community input. This important plan helps identify and reduce risks from both natural and man-made hazards that could affect ...read more
    Categories: Community, Press Release, Economic
    Tuesday, July 15, 2025
           July 2025       4.1%   The unemployment rate changed little from 4.2% and nonfarm payroll employment increased by 147,000 in June. Healthcare and state government saw job gains, and decreases in federal government continue.  The labor force participation rate decreased little by 0.1 percentage points to 62.3%. ...read more
    Categories: Community, Economic
    Tuesday, July 15, 2025
    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes permanent, pro-growth tax reforms designed to boost American small businesses.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which President Trump signed into law on July 4, will avert the largest automatic tax increase in American history at the end of this year, when many of the historic reforms from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) were set to expire. READ ...read more
    Categories: Community, Economic
    Thursday, May 22, 2025
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    Thursday, September 28, 2023
    Whether you’re a small business owner looking to get your green building business up and running or an experienced entrepreneur eager to expand, there are certain steps you should take to ensure your venture is successful. From utilizing Adobe Acrobat tools to understanding the importance of a proper business plan to registering your business with the state, there are numerous considerations ...read more
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