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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Availability of $142 Million to Fuel Small Business Growth
Tallahassee, FL – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that $142 million in new capital is available for small businesses and startups through Florida’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI, administered by DEO in partnership with Enterprise Florida, Inc., has five programs to serve small businesses that may not otherwise have…
Read MoreFEMA Advances Accessibility: FEMA-SBA Partnership Provides More than $38 Million in Expanded Assistance to Low-Income Survivors
WASHINGTON — In the past year, low-income disaster survivors have received more than $38.7 million in expanded assistance because of FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s policy changes to lower the minimum household income thresholds for some types of FEMA assistance. FEMA and SBA have programs that help survivors after a disaster, and many…
Read MoreArthrex Receives FDA Clearance for TightRope® Implant as First, Only Device Cleared for Pediatric ACL Surgery
NAPLES, Fla. — Arthrex, a global leader in minimally invasive surgical technology, announced today its ACL TightRope implant has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for pediatric indications. The TightRope implant is used in the surgical treatment of orthopedic injuries and is the first and only fixation device for anterior cruciate…
Read MoreNABOR® Recognized by National Association for Outstanding Committee Achievements
NAPLES, FL – Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®) is proud to announce that its Global Network received the Platinum Global Achievement Program Award from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR®) during NAR®’s annual conference and expo held in Orlando on November 12, 2022. “I’ve always been impressed at the high level of quality programs…
Read MoreAlexander J. Menendez and Alton M. Kuhn named Partners at the Pavese Law Firm
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that attorneys Alexander J. Menendez and Alton M. Kuhn have been named partners at the firm. Mr. Menendez concentrates his practice in the areas of community association law and commercial and residential real estate transactions. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Menendez worked as a…
Read MoreHorizon Foundation names Bill Johnson, Jr. as executive director
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Horizon Foundation has named Bill Johnson, Jr. as executive director. As the face of the organization, Johnson will use his eight years of nonprofit leadership experience to bring in new investors, foster relationships with existing investors and continue to support Lee County’s economic growth through strategic partnerships and financial sources.…
Read MoreLess than Two Weeks to Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan in Florida for Hurricane Ian
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters to apply for a disaster loan before the Jan. 12 deadline. Anyone in the declared Florida counties who incurred damage from Sept. 23 through Nov. 4 from Hurricane Ian should apply for the disaster recovery loan…
Read MoreFEMA Disaster Assistance Application Deadline Approaches
BRANDON, Fla. – More than $4.4 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments have been provided to the state of Florida and to households affected by Hurricane Ian. But time is running out for Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for disaster assistance. If your primary residence is in one of the 26 counties designated…
Read MoreHorizon Foundation names Bill Johnson, Jr. as executive director
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Horizon Foundation has named Bill Johnson, Jr. as executive director. As the face of the organization, Johnson will use his eight years of nonprofit leadership experience to bring in new investors, foster relationships with existing investors and continue to support Lee County’s economic growth through strategic partnerships and financial sources.…
Read MoreFifth Third – Fifth Third Bank Named to Top 25 of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC
JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, today released the 2023 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies, including the marquee JUST 100. The rankings are the only comprehensive evaluation of how the nation’s largest corporations perform on the issues that matter most to Americans today, including creating jobs in the U.S., paying a fair living…
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