COVID-19 Business Disaster Recovery Assistance

04/05/2021

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners, including agricultural businesses, and nonprofit organizations in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories can apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan. The EIDL program is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue due to coronavirus…

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A new financial relief program opened March 29th

04/04/2021

What is the Collier Community Assistance Program (CCAP)? Collier County is continuing to financially assist residents, small businesses, including agricultural and nonprofits affected by COVID-19. This new program opens March 29 through this fall or until funds are depleted, which ever one occurs first. Applications open March 29 at 12 p.m. (noon). Click here for…

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Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Program – Q&A From Joshua A. DeCuir

04/04/2021

  A Q&A on the Application of the $16 Billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Program By Joshua A. DeCuir, Jones Walker LLP What is the $16 billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program? The COVID-19 relief package enacted on December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, appropriated $15 billion to fund the Shuttered Venue Operators…

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Agenda Announced for the 2021 Edison Awards

04/04/2021

Three-day event includes opening reception at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Earth Day celebration at Babcock Ranch, and the Awards Gala at The Caloosa Sound Convention Center FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 13, 2021) – The Edison Awards has announced the agenda for its 34th annual awards celebration, taking place April 21-23, 2021. This is the…

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Sanibel Captiva Community Bank promotes DeCicco to executive vice president

04/02/2021

FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 2, 2021) − Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Kyle DeCicco to executive vice president. DeCicco has been part of the executive management team since January 2020 and this promotion is further recognition of his exceptional leadership and strong commitment to the bank. He will continue…

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Rethinking the Support Center – New Efficiencies for a New Era

04/02/2021

Tue, Apr 20, 2021 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT REGISTER NOW The seismic shifts triggered by the pandemic and changing economic realities are forcing restaurant and hotel operators to reinvent their businesses to survive. From rising off-premise demands to higher wage rates, owners are challenged to rethink how they support their operations and managers.…

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Christine Burns Appointed Executive Director of Cypress at Home

04/01/2021

(Fort Myers, FL – April 26, 2021) – Christine Burns has been appointed Executive Director of Cypress at Home, a leading provider of home and community based services serving older adults in Southwest Florida. In her new role, Mrs. Burns will be responsible for the overall leadership of the organization’s Home Health, Home Care, Care…

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Restaurant Federal Relief Updates

04/01/2021

The Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program yesterday, but, unfortunately, the application site crashed within hours and remains offline. As they work to repair the technical glitches, we are hopeful that they will get it up and running for affected operators quickly. This temporary setback will also provide better practices and insight for…

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