Posts by Jacob Ogles
Associa Cares earmarks $100,000 for Hurricane Helene relief
Associa Cares, the charitable affiliate of Associa, has announced a significant earmark of $100,000 to support individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Northwest Florida late Thursday night. Hurricane Helene is forecast to be a major storm with the potential to cause significant damage across the regions. In response to the likelihood of…
Read MoreFlorida DBPR issues emergency order to streamline Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
On Sept. 29, at the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation filed Emergency Order 2024-08 to streamline Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and remove barriers for businesses impacted by the storm. DBPR Emergency Order 2024-08 provides the following: Certified and Registered Contractors Suspends certain provisions of section 489.113(3), Florida Statutes,…
Read MoreFlorida Repertory Theatre announces Chris Verrill as incoming executive director
Florida Repertory Theatre’s board of directors, after conducting a national search, is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Verrill as the company’s next executive director. Verrill joins the professional theatre company’s administrative staff and succeeds outgoing executive director, John Martin, who announced his retirement earlier this year after twenty-three seasons with the company. “Florida…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
FloridaCommerce activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $15 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. Florida small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to visit FloridaJobs.org/EBL to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. Businesses in the following counties, including sole proprietors, are eligible to apply: Alachua, Baker,…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce extends grant program application deadlines
FloridaCommerce announced the extension of application deadlines for grant award programs due to Hurricane Helene. The deadline for the Florida Defense Infrastructure Grant (DIG) and Florida Defense Reinvestment Grant (DRG) programs have been extended to Oct. 18, 2024. The deadline for the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) has been extended to Oct.…
Read MoreOfficials urge travel limit onto Fort Myers Beach
Town of Fort Myers Beach staff along with Lee County staff will be cleaning Estero Blvd, North Estero Blvd, and side streets today, Sept. 27. Residents are allowed and encouraged to return to the island; however, the town strongly encourages those who do not need to be here today, please stay away while Hurricane Helene…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce activates damage assessment survey for Hurricane Helene
Today, FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Helene. Business owners can self-report physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Helene recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of impacted businesses. Businesses can…
Read MoreB&I Contractors appoints four managers to support regional growth
B&I Contractors announced the promotion of four superintendents to managerial positions in the South East Florida region, marking a significant step in enhancing operational efficiency and regional growth. Lazaro Carbajales, Vice President of the South East Florida region, introduced the following appointments: Adan Flores, BIM/VDC Manager South East Florida Mario Diaz, Plumbing Manager South East…
Read MoreDiamond Custom Homes promotes Ben Corace to vice president of sales
Luxury homebuilder Diamond Custom Homes announced the promotion of Ben Corace to the position of vice president of sales. In this new role, Corace will be instrumental in identifying and driving growth opportunities for the company. He will oversee sales across all divisions—custom homes, remodeling and estate management—while leading efforts to develop client relationships, expand into…
Read MoreSharon Ralston named CFO of Collaboratory
Sharon Ralston has been promoted to chief financial officer of Collaboratory. She previously served as the organization’s controller for the past two years. “We are excited to announce Sharon’s promotion,” said Dr. Dawn Belamarich, president and CEO of Collaboratory. “She brings a wealth of financial experience and expertise to the role, and we are extremely…
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