Posts by Angelica
Luminary Hotel & Co. Announces Executive Appointments
Management Team Adds New Executive Chef, Director of Food & Beverage, Director of Rooms Operation, Director of Finance FORT MYERS, Fla. (August 13, 2020) – Luminary Hotel & Co., the new 243-room waterfront hotel opening next month in downtown Fort Myers, Florida, announced today four key additions to the hotel’s executive team, including Kiel Lombardo, Executive Chef; Steve Adams,…
Read MoreJohn R. Wood Properties adds Eight New Agents in July
Naples, Fla. (August 4, 2020)— John R. Wood Properties, the leading real estate brokerage in Southwest Florida, today announced the addition of eight new agents throughout the month of July. “As a modern brokerage which takes full advantage of today’s digital technology and revenue-generating activities, we are consistently recruiting new and experienced agents to our team,” said…
Read MoreLee CARES Small Business Rehire Grant
English: APPLY NOW: Businesses have an opportunity to apply for help through the LeeCARES Business Rehire grant program. Assistance is available to eligible businesses (and some nonprofits; see below) that are rehiring employees laid off or furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants of $5,000 are available for each full-time employee (or FTE equivalent) rehired. Funds…
Read More$1,000 Government Grant for Freelancers, Gig Workers, Independent Contractors
Under the CARES Act, independent contractors, gig workers, and freelancers affected by the COVID-19 crisis are eligible to receive a government grant of $1,000. Businesses do not have to repay this money to the government. Eligible businesses include sole proprietorships with or without employees, independent contractors, freelancers, and gig workers. Applicants must have been in business as…
Read MoreImportant Alert Regarding SBA Website
Oh behalf of John Talmage (Director of Lee County Economic Development) and Brian Hamman (Lee County Commissioner) by Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Email The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is currently tracking an unknown malicious cyber actor who is spoofing the Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 relief webpage via phishing emails. These…
Read MoreEverglades Wonder Gardens Appoints Jacob Winge As Vice President of Environmental Education
Bonita Springs, FL – August 3, 2020 – The Everglades Wonder Gardens has announced the appointment of Jacob Winge as the Vice President of Environmental Education. The Everglades Wonder Gardens, a not -for-profit (501©3) botanical garden and zoo. A premier natural attraction for almost ninety years and the jewel of downtown Bonita Springs. Restored wildlife…
Read MoreObservations on Recent PPP Releases from SBA
By Susan Sabo Financial Institutions Principal Charlotte, NC Email T. 704.816.8452 On August 4, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released FAQs on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness. The FAQs supplement the interim final rules issued earlier this year, which still left many lenders and borrowers uncertain about loan forgiveness calculations. The FAQs contained…
Read More1.8 million Jobs Created in July, Beating Expectations
By CBRE: Richard Barkham, Ph.D., MRICS, Spencer Levy Chairman & Senior Economic Advisor, Darin Mellott Director of Research Executive Summary 1.8 million jobs were added in July vs. an expectation of 1.5 million, following the strong gains that were achieved in May and June. The unemployment rate fell by 90 bps to 10.2% and the labor…
Read MoreKarmen Keup Named Branch Manager of UBS Offices in Sarasota, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs
Fort Myers, Fla., August 5, 2020 – UBS announced today the promotion of Karmen Keup as Executive Director and Branch Manager of the Sarasota, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs branch offices within UBS Wealth Management USA. With 20 years of wealth management experience at UBS, Karmen has served in several key client-facing positions, including Financial Advisor and…
Read MoreLatest SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness FAQs Provide Insight, Though Questions Remain
By Rick Krueger Principal CliftonLarsonAllen Email T. 414.721.7577 Key insights The SBA released PPP loan forgiveness guidance FAQs on August 4, 2020. The FAQs provide additional clarity regarding certain timing issues related to payroll and nonpayroll costs, regarding certain other allowable costs, and regarding the calculation of wage-related forgiveness reductions. CLA can help you navigate the PPP…
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