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The Salvation Army’s Response to Emergency Disasters is Second Nature
VENICE, FL – The military-style structure of The Salvation Army is a significant advantage in quickly responding to disasters like Hurricane Ian. Their Emergency Disaster Services group (EDS) can move trained disaster workers and equipment into affected areas within hours of an event. The response in South Florida has thus far involved 40 Salvation Army mobile…
Read MoreFlorida Restaurant and Lodging Association Announces Disaster Relief Fund Initiative in Response to Hurricane Ian
TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association announced the launch of the FRLA Disaster Relief Fund, an initiative to provide economic relief for Florida’s independent* restaurants and lodging establishments and their employees who are financially needy or distressed from the impact of Hurricane Ian. “Florida is known across the globe for our unparalleled hospitality…
Read MoreFlorida’s Economy Outpaces the Nation in 2022, Makes Strides to Become Top-Performing Economy
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Secretary Dane Eagle highlights major milestones accomplished in 2022 under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis. DEO has championed the Governor’s economic development vision through continuous communication with its statewide and local economic development partners, active outreach to Florida’s business community, and collaboration with…
Read MoreThe Continued Effects of Hurricane Ian on our Real Estate Market or the Lack thereof
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – The Bonita Springs and Estero real estate market remains squarely in a seller’s market but one without the sense of urgency that was in the market previously. This is reflected in the medium price sitting at $515,000 in November 2022 which is a 15.3% increase from last year. The average days…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Assistance Surpasses $4 Billion, Thousands of Survivors Impacted by Hurricane Nicole Register for Assistance
WASHINGTON — 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 to help survivors jumpstart their recovery. FEMA has provided $847 million to households affected by Hurricane Ian and $496 million to the state for emergency response to Hurricane…
Read MoreSBA and the Florida SBDC Network Launch Pilot Initiative to Help Businesses with Appeal Process
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Florida Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) today announced a new pilot program geared toward helping businesses qualify for SBA disaster loans. The pilot program will re-examine the applications of businesses that did not meet approval qualifications and were declined for an SBA disaster loan.…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce Funding to Repair Homes and Meet Unmet Needs of Hurricane Ian Impacted Residents
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis were joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Kevin Guthrie to announce that up to $25 million in state funding to purchase building materials and up to $35.2 million in generous donations to the Florida Disaster Fund will be used to allow verified nonprofit…
Read MoreFEMA Advances Equity: Policy Change Provides Over $169 Million to Disaster Survivors for Mold Remediation
WASHINGTON — This week, FEMA announced over $169 million in additional assistance has been provided to survivors because of a policy update which expanded home repair assistance to specifically address applicants with remediating disaster-caused mold growth. Because of the policy update, more than 111,000 additional applicants have been able to get assistance. In August 2021, under…
Read MoreLee County Government wins Aetna Workplace Well-being Award
Fort Myers, FL – Lee County Government has received a Making a Difference Gold Level Aetna Workplace Well-being Award. The announcement came during a regularly scheduled Lee Board of County Commissioners meeting during which employees were recognized with a video and comments. Aetna’s award recognizes Lee County Government as an employer who successfully creates, provides…
Read MoreThe Children’s Advocacy Center celebrates the Spirit of Giving
FORT MYERS, Fla. – ‘Tis the season of giving, and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CACSWFL) kicked it off with its Spirit of Giving Holiday Event on Nov. 19. The CAC highlights this time of year by collecting holiday gifts and donations for the children and families they serve across Southwest Florida. The sponsorships for the…
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