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CARES Act Webinar on April 6
On Monday, April 6 at 3:00PM the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will host a CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act webinar, led by Clark Jackson from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The CARES Act is aimed at providing relief for individuals and businesses that have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus…
Read MorePaycheck Protection Program and Florida Stay Close to Home Details
Starting on April 3, 2020 the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will allow up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses for use to provide wages to their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. Businesses that are interested in applying for the PPP should do so sooner rather than later as there is expected to…
Read MorePaycheck Protection Program Information
The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. Small businesses and sole proprietors can apply today, April 3. Independent contractors and self-employed individuals can apply starting April 10. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll…
Read MoreLee County Government further expands closures, makes adjustments to help mitigate virus’ spread and reflect governor’s order
Lee County Government has updated its website to reflect the recent gubernatorial Executive Order. Lee County is expanding previously announced closings until further notice and is further adjusting operations. Website: The county’s website – www.leegov.com/covid-19 – has been updated with information to reflect the governor’s order, including an at-a-glance list of essential businesses. This is…
Read MoreCollier County Closures
Effective Thursday, April 2, 2020 the County will be closing Collier County parks for the following amenities at sundown: playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, racquetball courts, pickleball courts, shuffleboard, volleyball courts, skate parks, roller hockey rink, disc golf, BMX track, bocce courts, athletic fields, restrooms at our parks, dog parks, and beach parks. These closures…
Read MoreEmpowering the Remote Worker During Uncertain Times
If you’re like many small business owners, you are researching remote working environments or have implemented some work-from-home opportunities. How do you empowering your employees to work remotely, efficiently and effectively? This workshop and Q&A will provide insight on how to implement and optimize a successful remote work strategy that works for your business. WEBINAR…
Read MoreSBDC: Communicating during a crisis
SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University has gathered some small business resources, especially in the area of pandemic planning, preparation, response and recovery. How do I communicate with my employees? My customers? My vendors? During a crisis, it is important to keep messages concise and brief as possible while still sharing important info. Here are…
Read MoreLee County launches Business Assistance Portal and Hotline in response to COVID-19
Lee County businesses seeking information about recovery assistance can access a newly launched Business Assistance Portal at www.leegov.com/covid-19/business or by calling the Business Assistance Hotline at 239-533-2273 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The Business Assistance Portal is an online tool meant to provide information to businesses and not-for-profit organizations. The portal and hotline,…
Read MoreKeeping Your Small Business Operational: Financial Acumen During Crises
Planning and clarity during this time can make all the difference to keep your business thriving. In this webinar, I we ill walk through preventative steps any entrepreneur or business can put in place to remain resilient. We’ll focus on financial modeling, risk analysis, cash flow management, and ways to stay conservative without hurting those…
Read MoreRestaurant Employee Relief Fund
Through the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) will provide grants to restaurant industry employees who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19, financially, whether through a decrease in wages or loss of employment. Apply for a grant starting Thursday, April 2, 2020 Each approved grant is $500, one per person…
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