Covid-19 News
Contribute to the COVID-19 Response: Manufacturing Survey
The US and global economy are in uncharted waters at this time. Florida is no different. Functioning critical infrastructure is imperative during the response to the COVID-19 emergency for both public health, safety and community well-being. It will be even more important in the critical recovery effort to follow. In Florida, manufacturers are identified as…
Read MoreEmail Marketing Campaign Falsely States BBB Affiliation to Sell Hand Sanitizer
BBB is receiving notice from numerous businesses across the United States of an email marketing campaign to sell hand sanitizer which falsely states that BBB is affiliated with the offer. Read More
Read MoreMessage from the CFO on Protecting Consumers & First Responders During COVID-19 Response
Floridians, While we all work together to stop the threat of COVID-19 in our communities, I’m also working to provide relief to Florida families and businesses, as well as protect consumers and our first responders during this public health emergency. I want to highlight how my office is working to serve you during this challenging time. Since…
Read MoreFirst COVID-19 economic impact survey results released
Fort Myers, FL, April 7, 2020 – Small businesses are suffering the most due to COVID-19, according to an initial survey conducted to understand the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Southwest Florida. The COVID-19 Economic Impact Survey was designed to allow company executives to voice concerns about the impact of the pandemic on…
Read MoreDEO Announces Actions Taken to Make Accessing Reemployment Assistance More User Friendly
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced multiple actions taken to improve the ability for Floridians to access the Reemployment Assistance program. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DEO is seeing historic increases in Floridians filing for Reemployment Assistance. Last week, Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 20-93, directing DEO and other executive…
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 MoreCareerSource Southwest Florida authorized to help unemployment applicants, reset pins
CareerSource Southwest Florida will expand its services to aid individuals applying for unemployment. That includes helping reset pin numbers with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity website, An executive order issued Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis authorizes local workforce boards with CareerSource Florida to reset pins and help individuals file for benefits. That comes after…
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 MoreFlorida TaxWatch Analysis Shows $8.3 Billion in COVID-19 Disaster Relief for Florida
An analysis completed by Florida TaxWatch (FTW) has shown that the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act” (H.R. 748), which today passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is set for President Donald Trump’s approval, will provide more than $8 billion in federal aid to Florida, including up to $3.7 billion for local…
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