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Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency closes on Revolving Housing Loan
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has closed on another successful Revolving Housing Loan available in the Cleveland Avenue and Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. redevelopment areas. Working with Catalyst Community Capital, the CRA has closed on a loan for the construction of affordable housing in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
Read MoreHasbro’s Alan Hassenfeld to address Resnick-Wynn Family Business Conference on March 3 at FGCU
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The second annual Resnick-Wynn Family Business Conference, held in partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University, will feature former Hasbro Chairman and CEO Alan Hassenfeld as keynote speaker. The March 3 conference, which begins at 12:30 p.m. and is titled “Family Business: Driving Success through Succession,” is open to multigenerational family business…
Read MoreThe Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Availability of $142 Million to Fuel Small Business Growth
Tallahassee, FL – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that $142 million in new capital is available for small businesses and startups through Florida’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI, administered by DEO in partnership with Enterprise Florida, Inc., has five programs to serve small businesses that may not otherwise have…
Read MoreFEMA Advances Accessibility: FEMA-SBA Partnership Provides More than $38 Million in Expanded Assistance to Low-Income Survivors
WASHINGTON — In the past year, low-income disaster survivors have received more than $38.7 million in expanded assistance because of FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s policy changes to lower the minimum household income thresholds for some types of FEMA assistance. FEMA and SBA have programs that help survivors after a disaster, and many…
Read MoreImmokalee Fair Housing Alliance to host March 1 ‘Wall Raising’ for new affordable housing community
IMMOKALEE, Fl – On March 1, Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance will host a “Wall Raising Event” to celebrate construction on the first of eight new apartment buildings for low-income families in Immokalee. The community is invited to attend the complimentary signature event at the new site during which guests will sign the walls to emphasize support…
Read MoreFinalists announced for Industry Appreciation Awards 2022
FORT MYERS, FL – The Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced finalists for the Industry Appreciation Awards 2022. Following a rigorous evaluation process, 17 companies have been selected as finalists across six awards categories. Winners will be announced at the Industry Appreciation Awards ceremony on Feb. 10. The Industry…
Read MoreArthrex Receives FDA Clearance for TightRope® Implant as First, Only Device Cleared for Pediatric ACL Surgery
NAPLES, Fla. — Arthrex, a global leader in minimally invasive surgical technology, announced today its ACL TightRope implant has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for pediatric indications. The TightRope implant is used in the surgical treatment of orthopedic injuries and is the first and only fixation device for anterior cruciate…
Read MoreMitigation Experts Now Offering Free Rebuilding Advice in St. Johns and Lee Counties
LAKE MARY, Fla. – As part of a continuing effort to help Floridians rebuild from Hurricane Nicole and Hurricane Ian, FEMA is offering free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. WHERE: Hurricane Nicole Survivors HOME DEPOT …
Read MoreCampground, charter captain host chamber ribbon-cutting
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce celebrated with ribbon cuttings two more businesses that have recovered and opened after Hurricane Ian: Periwinkle Trailer Park at 1119 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel and island-based Flip Side Eco Charter. Periwinkle Park suffered considerable damage, with 40 percent of its units destroyed and…
Read MoreCollier County Board of Commissioners and Tourist Development Council Announce Applications for FY 2023–2024 Tourist Development Tax Grants to Open
Naples, FL – The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB is pleased to announce the FY 2023-2024 arts and culture grant awards applications will open on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 9 a.m. (EST) and close on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 5 p.m. (EST). Grant monies will be awarded to local arts and culture organizations that meet the…
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