BSSW Architects hires Laura Sweeting as marketing director

FORT MYERS, Fla. – BSSW Architects has hired Laura Sweeting as its marketing director to manage all communications, public relations, advertising and social media. In this role, Sweeting also leads the firm’s Request for Qualification (RFQ) process, which includes researching and analyzing opportunities, drafting proposals, developing graphics and coordinating communications. Additionally, Sweeting is responsible for…

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The Amherst Foundation Provides Over $100,000 in Grants to Florida Households in the Wake of Hurricane Ian

AUSTIN, TX – The Amherst Foundation (“the Foundation”), the charitable nonprofit foundation of real estate investment, development, and operating firm The Amherst Group (“Amherst”), is proud to announce it will be providing over $100,000 in cash grants supporting 100 Florida households that suffered damage or lost jobs due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian.…

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SBA and Florida SBDC Network Collaborate to Help Florida Businesses Recover

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Florida SBDC Network are working together to assist Florida businesses to recover from the impact of Hurricane Ian.  The SBA and the Florida SBDCs are co-located and strategically placing Business Recovery Centers (BRC) in the affected communities to meet business owners where they are.  So far, we…

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Priority Marketing adds Emily Carlson-Fluharty as public relations specialist

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Priority Marketing has added Emily Carlson-Fluharty as a public relations specialist responsible for executing public relations strategies that align with clients’ overall goals. In this role, Carlson-Fluharty collaborates with the firm’s account managers and public relations team to research, draft, edit and distribute news releases, articles, guest opinions, blogs, newsletters, media…

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CONRIC pr + marketing welcomes Marketing Coordinator Sherneice Robin

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Sherneice Robin has joined CONRIC pr + marketing, adding to its award-winning digital marketing team. Robin will work collaboratively with the creative and digital teams to develop influential copywriting, social media content, and graphics for print and digital media as part of the comprehensive services the agency provides for its growing…

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Business Damage Assessment Survey from Lee County and the Economic Development

On September 29, Governor DeSantis activated the Business Damage Assessment (BDA) survey on www.FloridaDisaster.biz. The BDA survey is a self‐reporting tool for small and medium‐sized businesses to report physical and economic damages that result from a natural disaster. Businesses affected by the storm were encouraged to complete the survey to provide an overall picture of…

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One Month Remains to Apply for FEMA Assistance

START DATE:      IMMEDIATELY KILL DATE:          Until further notice RUN TIME:        30 SECONDS If you suffered loss from Hurricane Ian and you live in one of the counties eligible for FEMA assistance to households, you have until November 28 to apply to FEMA. There is no cost and it is easy to do. You…

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Federal Support for Florida’s Hurricane Ian Recovery Surpasses $1.6 Billion; Additional Counties Eligible for Direct Temporary Housing

WASHINGTON — More than $1.62 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and households to help survivors jumpstart their recovery after Hurricane Ian. FEMA has provided $669 million to households and $322 million to the state for emergency response, while the U.S. Small Business Administration…

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