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Greater Fort Myers Chamber announces departure of President and CEO Brian Hamman
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced Brian Hamman, president and CEO, has stepped down from his role, effective immediately, in order to focus on his family as his father navigates a serious health condition. Hamman will continue to fulfill his responsibilities as Lee County Commissioner for District 4. “This has been a…
Read MoreSBA Announces Major Changes to Its Disaster Lending Program
WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This week, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the agency finalized a rule to increase support to disaster survivors and small businesses needing relief following a federally declared disaster. The rule becomes effective for all disasters declared on or after July 31, 2023. “The Biden-Harris Administration has prioritized maximizing resources for disaster survivors so…
Read MoreDay Adjusting and the Above Board Chamber present STORM and HURRICANE Readiness event on Aug. 21
Homeowners, business property owners, HOA’s and the public are invited to learn the top tips from area professionals on how to prepare for the next storm that may strike our area. The free event is being presented by the Above Board Chamber of Florida and DAY Adjusting & Consulting. The town hall formatted event will…
Read MoreHertz Arena and Florida Everblades Announce Front Office Promotions
ESTERO, Fla. – Craig Brush, CEO of Hertz Arena, and President of the Florida Everblades, revealed this week multiple front office promotions for both the ECHL club and Hertz Arena’s management staff. This strategic initiative is designed to enhance operations and position the organization for ongoing success in the highly competitive industry of professional ice hockey…
Read MoreTalmage urges SanCap Chamber members to ‘be nice,’ interact with corporate community
John Talmage, director of the Lee County Economic Development Office, addressed the post-hurricane, post-pandemic state of the economy in Lee County, and specifically Sanibel and Captiva islands, at the July 19 monthly SanCap Chamber business meeting at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort in Fort Myers. Honing in on the islands, Talmage, a former Sanibel resident, praised the…
Read MoreLee Clerk to Host Free Class on How to File Property Deeds
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County home buyers and sellers who would like more information about the new requirements for filing property deeds are invited to attend a free class hosted by Clerk Kevin Karnes. The class will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 2-3 p.m. at the Cape Coral Public Library, located at…
Read MoreSBA Helps Floridians Build Back Stronger Increase Loan to Mitigate Future Disaster Losses
ATLANTA – Florida residents and businesses approved for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a result of Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Nicole and the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Broward County, have two years from the date of their loan approval to request an increase to prevent or minimize damages…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Hosts 14 Citizen and Stakeholder Workshops on Disaster Recovery Funds for Hurricane Ian-Impacted Communities
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FloridaCommerce recently hosted 14 citizen and stakeholder workshops to receive community input on Florida’s Draft State Action Plan. This plan outlines Florida’s strategy for accessing and operationalizing more than $910 million in Disaster Recovery funding. This follows 24 listening sessions held earlier this year with county officials in each county impacted by the 2022…
Read MoreMayhugh Commercial Advisors announces Q2 Transactions
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Mayhugh Commercial Advisors announces its recent real estate sales and lease transactions. SALES 3350 Hanson, LLC: 25,000sf industrial at 3350 Hanson Drive, Fort Myers, from Ozinus Hanson LLC, for $2.45 million (Chase Mayhugh, SIOR, CCIM and Justin Ankney, CCIM represented the buyer). Wayne Moomjian: 9,315sf industrial at 3744 Ironbridge Blvd., Fort…
Read MoreNew Lee County Manager starts job
Fort Myers, FL, – Dave Harner starts work today as Lee County Manager, reporting to the Lee Board of County Commissioners and overseeing a $2.6 billion budget and 2,800 employees. Commissioners named Harner, who formerly was Deputy County Manager, to fill the role on June 6. They voted June 20 to approve a five-year contract…
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