Terms Used In Florida Statutes 288.7103

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
A black business enterprise is not eligible to receive a loan, loan guarantee, or investment from funds disbursed pursuant to s. 288.7102 unless the black business enterprise demonstrates that:

(1) The proposed loan, loan guarantee, or investment is economically sound and will assist the black business enterprise in entering the conventional lending market, increasing opportunities for employment, and strengthening the economy of the state.
(2) The black business enterprise will be able to compete successfully in the private sector if the black business enterprise obtains the requested financial assistance and has obtained or will obtain appropriate and credible technical or managerial support through an organization approved by the corporation.