Black Friday is Nov. 27 and Small Business Saturday Nov. 28. NRF forecasts $1.013T holiday sales. Prep steps for Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade owners.
Business & Policy
SBA Prior Approval surety bond fees rise Nov. 30, 2026: contractors pay $7.29 per $1,000, up from $6.00, and sureties 26% of premium. What stays the same.
Small Business
Florida small group health premiums average $920 per person a month in 2027, up 12.9% from $813, per state regulators. Carrier changes and renewal steps.
AI & Tech
Google's proposed shared training signal gives owners a reason to review how their websites handle AI use. Existing controls already separate Gemini content use from Google Search visibility.
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach flood checklist, updated Nov. 3: county local emergency, EOC Level 2, not in state order EO 26-227. Report damage and call your carrier.
Business & Policy
South Florida owner deadlines for Nov. 1 to 7, 2026: the 4% property tax discount, a Lauderdale Lakes pitch deadline, two free workshops and open grants.
Grants & Money
Little Haiti Trust opens Q4 small business grants: up to $20,000 for storefronts or $10,000 for equipment. No deadline posted; apply early. Who qualifies.
Business & Policy
MAP Broward sets a 30% small business goal on eligible road and transit projects. How Broward firms get CBE certified, find bids and team with primes.
Business & Policy
The South Florida Women's Business Conference and Expo is Nov. 18 in Deerfield Beach, 1 to 9 p.m. All industries can exhibit; no Chamber membership needed.
WordPress
UpdraftPlus changed a remote access default on October 26. South Florida website owners should check connections, account access and backup delivery next.
Business & Policy
September 2026 unemployment fell to 1.9% in Miami Dade, 4.1% in Broward and 4.4% in Palm Beach. Here is which industries added jobs and how hiring looks.
Events & Deadlines
Broward Health's Small Business & Health Expo took place Nov. 3 in Pembroke Pines. How owners can still register as vendors and seek subcontracts.
