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BidenHarris Administration to Launch New Initiative to Increase Federal Contracting with Small Disadvantaged Businesses
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Administrator Robin Carnahan, head of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), announced a joint effort, known as the 8(a) MAS Pool Initiative, to help small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) participating in the 8(a) Business Development Program gain access to more federal contracts in GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces $13.1 Million to the City of Sanibel Through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of a $13.1 million bridge loan to the City of Sanibel through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The program is administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to support government operations that may have been impacted by hurricanes Ian or Nicole. These…
Read MoreFlorida Department of Economic Opportunity to Host Public Workshops on Disaster Recovery Funds for Hurricane Ian-impacted Communities
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced it will host a series of public workshops to hear directly from Floridians about their unmet disaster recovery needs following Hurricane Ian, providing an overview of the CDBG-DR program and upcoming State of Florida Action Plan that will detail how this funding will address unmet…
Read MoreSBA Offers Funding for Working Capital to Assist Florida Businesses Affected by Hurricanes and Flooding
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and private nonprofit organizations in Florida with economic losses due to Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Broward County to apply for working capital disaster loans before the deadlines. SBA will continue to…
Read MoreBiden Harris Administration to Launch New Initiative to Increase Federal Contracting with Small Disadvantaged Businesses
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Administrator Robin Carnahan, head of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), announced a joint effort, known as the 8(a) MAS Pool Initiative, to help small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) participating in the 8(a) Business Development Program gain access to more federal contracts in GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule…
Read MoreLee Commissioners award contract for Waterway Infrastructure Risk and Resiliency Plan
Fort Myers, FL – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract to Woods Hole Group, Inc., for completion of a countywide Waterway Infrastructure Risk and Resiliency Plan. The plan will assess risk to critical public infrastructure from rainfall, sea level rise, storm surge and compound flooding events projected to 2070.…
Read MoreFt. Myers Area Students Win Awards at Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 2023 Powered by The Henry Ford
Dearborn, Michigan – Eight students from throughout the Ft. Myers area were honored recently for their ingenuity at the seventh annual Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, powered by The Henry Ford. They were among over 70 award-winning K-12 inventors from across the nation who were celebrated on June 9 at the awards ceremony hosted by…
Read MoreGreater Fort Myers Chamber announces Chamber Awards finalists
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Greater Fort Myers Chamber has named its finalists for the 2023 Chamber Awards, which will be held on Thursday, July 27 at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers. Recognizing members for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community, the program will feature an award ceremony to…
Read MoreJune 29 is SBA Working Capital Disaster Loan Deadline In Florida for Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Ian
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and private nonprofit organizations in Florida with economic losses due to Hurricane Ian that occurred from Sept. 23 through Nov. 4, 2022, to apply for working capital disaster loans before the June 29 deadline. Small businesses,…
Read MorePark Royal Hospital Announces Bed Expansion
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Park Royal Hospital has added 12 new beds, increasing access to treatment programs for those who are struggling with mental health concerns and substance use disorders. The facility’s expansion is a response to community needs that stem from the devastation of last year’s Hurricane Ian, a natural disaster that left many…
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