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Seagate Completes Scotlynn’s Corporate Headquarters
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug.18, 2021) — Seagate Development Group has completed the development and construction of Scotlynn USA Division Inc.’s North American corporate headquarters at 9597 Gulf Research Lane in Fort Myers. In addition to eight acres of site improvements and a road extension, crews built a 60,000-square-foot, class-A multinational transportation and logistics facility –…
Read MoreWater Quality: Implications for Real Estate and Development in Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, FL – The 2021 REIS Real Estate Symposium takes a comprehensive look at water quality and the implications for real estate and economic development in Southwest Florida. This timely program will be presented by the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) and Lutgert College of Business at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) on September 8th at FGCU. Critical updates, expert insights,…
Read MoreSBA Portal Released to Streamline Forgiveness for Small PPP Borrowers
Key insights The SBA issued an Interim Final Review related to PPP loans of $150,000 and less. A COVID revenue reduction score was created to simplify adherence to the 25% revenue reduction requirement for second-draw PPP loans. The SBA created a Direct Forgiveness Portal to increase efficiency of the loan forgiveness process. The SBA created…
Read MoreNew Proposal Would Terminate Employee Retention Credit for Q4 2021
Key insights The Employee Retention Credit may terminate after September 30, 2021. Recovery startup businesses would still qualify to claim the credit for the fourth quarter of 2021. The proposed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would greatly change the qualifications for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for the remainder of 2021. If enacted, the ERC would no…
Read MoreFPRA Southwest Florida Chapter to host first professional development seminar of the new chapter year
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 11, 2021) – The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) will host its monthly luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Dave and Buster’s, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Ste. 400, Fort Myers, FL, 33907 (inside Bell Tower Shops). Join FPRA of SWFL for the first…
Read MoreEnterprise Holdings Awards $7 Million to Nearly 700 Nonprofits Working to Advance Social and Racial Equity
ST. LOUIS (July 29, 2021) – Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, is awarding its inaugural local Enterprise Holdings ROAD Forward grants to nearly 700 nonprofit organizations addressing social and racial equity gaps facing youth and families in communities across the globe. Combined, the grants total more than $7 million in 2021. Today’s announcement is another step…
Read MorePatti Guerzo and Mark Odell Join the Florida SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida SBDC at FGCU (Fort Myers, Fla., August 3, 2021) – The Florida SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University announce that Patti Guerzo and Mark Odell have joined the FL SBDC at FGCU. Mark Odell will be part of our Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) program and Patti Guerzo is joining the team as a business…
Read MoreCompany’s innovative UV LED technology kills 99.998% of coronavirus in one second of exposure
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2021) – After introducing one of the most innovative and effective UV air sterilization products on the market that kills coronavirus in one second of exposure, Energy Harness Corporation is being recognized nationally for its innovative excellence. Energy Harness Corporation is proud to be named as a finalist for LEDs Magazine’s…
Read MoreTamiami Angels Invest in Medical Software Firm
NAPLES, Fla. — Angel investors from Southwest Florida invested in Galen Data, a company that has developed software to securely connect medical devices online. Members of Tamiami Angel Fund IV invested $300,000 in Galen Data, the third investment for the members of Tamiami Angel’s newest fund. Galen Data, based in Houston, Tex., provides a turnkey…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis & DOT Secretary Thibault Announce $250 Million Port Stimulus Relief Allocation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 29, 2021) – Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault today announced allocation plans for the $250 million in COVID-related financial relief for Florida’s seaports, spreading economic relief across the state’s 15 seaports. “This much needed financial infusion will help ensure Florida’s ports continue to deliver necessities to businesses…
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