Posts by Angelica
Collier Enterprises steps forward to defend Collier County’s Rural Lands
The global Coronavirus pandemic has been a constant focus for Florida residents this month, but not so for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, which has launched yet another lawsuit to stop responsible growth in Collier County. Collier Enterprises filed today to intervene in the Conservancy’s new lawsuit against the County. This time, the Conservancy’s focus…
Read MoreTRANZACT TO HIRE MORE THAN 100 INSURANCE AGENTS IN FORT MYERS
Amid COVID-19, Company Seeking to Expand Sales Agent Workforce in Lee County, Florida (FORT MYERS, FL, May 14, 2020) — TRANZACT, a direct-to-consumer health care company that links individuals to U.S. insurance carriers, announced today plans to expand their sales center operations in Fort Myers, FL. The company, which operates the licensed insurance agency TZ…
Read MoreCouple’s generosity fuels Immokalee families during tough times
No one is immune from the coronavirus. While the number of COVID-19 cases is relatively small compared to the region’s population, there isn’t a single person in Southwest Florida who has not been impacted by the virus. Financial markets and 401(k)plans have collapsed. Schools, businesses and restaurants have temporarily closed. Supermarkets and big box stores…
Read MoreNavigating the Main Street Lending Program
By Craig Arends, Managing Principal of Industry Email T. 612.397.3180 and Tool Sprang, Principal Email T. 630.954.8175 – CliftonLarsonAllen Key insights There are three loan facilities available as part of the Main Street Lending Program. The three facilities have some similarities, but also some key differences to consider. Organizations can start preparing their strategy…
Read MorePNC Bank Awards $15k to Goodwill for Essential Community Services in Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla.– PNC Bank awarded $15,000 to support Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida’s Community Resource Center services in Southwest Florida. Serving more than 800 people a week, Community Resource Centers and Job-Link Centers provide assistance with unemployment applications, SNAP, LIHEAP, economic impact stimulus for non-filers, resume writing, online job search, up-skilling, and digital skills training.…
Read MoreStop Cyber-criminals From Using Your Employees To Hack Into Your Network
REGISTER HERE TO WATCH THIS RECORDING ON-DEMAND At this time, you can assume we have all been compromised. So what are the bad guys doing with our compromised credentials? During this webinar, you’ll discover: Schemes related to working from home policies and COVID-19 How to practice GOOD email hygiene How your information on Facebook is being…
Read MoreLee County Commissioners vote to continue COVID-19 business recovery efforts
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted today to continue phasing in operations previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs utilizing funds from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act have resulted in: 13,871 applications started for Individual Assistance, which includes payments directly to utility companies, landlords and mortgage companies. 4,923 applications have…
Read MoreState approves Lee County’s second amendment to minimum standards for vacation rentals
Fort Myers, FL, June 1, 2020 – The state today approved a second amended version of Lee County’s minimum standards regarding out-of-state reservations, which is called a Vacation Rental Safety Plan. Pursuant to Executive Order 20-123 signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 15, and effective immediately, the following amended measures are required as minimum…
Read MoreLee County encourages qualifying small businesses to act now to get PPE supplies; distribution site to close at end of week
Fort Myers, FL, June 1, 2020 – Lee County Government will close its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) distribution site for small businesses at the end of this week and is encouraging qualifying businesses to apply now. Supplies for businesses that employ one to 25 employees will continue to be available all week. Business owners apply online at www.LeeFLcares.com;…
Read MoreFDA Authorizes OPKO Health Clinical Trial Evaluating RAYALDEE in COVID-19 Patients
MIAMI, June 01, 2020 — OPKO Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPK) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized OPKO to undertake a Phase 2 trial with RAYALDEE® as a treatment for patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19. The trial, entitled “A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of RAYALDEE (calcifediol) Extended-release…
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