
COVID-19 NEWS
National Vaccine Mandates for Business and Federal Workers
Last night, President Biden announced a COVID-19 action plan that includes vaccine mandates for businesses and federal workers, among…
Safe Harbor May Help Organizations Qualify for Employee Retention Credit
SBA Portal Released to Streamline Forgiveness for Small PPP Borrowers
Naples Senior Center Honored by Board of Collier County Commissioners
Survey: Despite Pandemic, Job Satisfaction Remains High
Tamiami Angel Funds Boost Stake in Health Tech Company Wellbox
Governor Ron DeSantis Suspends all Local COVID-19 Emergency Orders
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Update Request for Reevaluation
Federal Relief Restaurant Revitalization Fund Updates
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal is Now Open
FREE SERVICES
Free resume services
Nancy Frede, former employment specialist at the Salvation Army in Fort Myers, is offering to update or…
Pro-Bono Assistance for Urgent Supply Chain Issues
Florida SBDC at FGCU consultants remain available
Free Time Tracking Offered by TimeTrakGO
FREE Video Conferencing and FREE web conferencing
GUEST SUBMISSIONS
Business practices that help companies withstand times of crisis
As Southwest Florida businesses continue to adapt their operations as a result of COVID-19, many owners and…
Businesses saying no thanks to president’s payroll-tax deferral
New SBA Forgiveness IFR Addresses Owner-Employee Comp and Rent-Related Costs
The Best Options for Parents to Make Money From Home – Starting Now!
COVID-19 UPDDATE: New Guidance on PPP and EIDL Forgiveness
COVID-19 Stimulus Executive Order and Memoranda Summarized
Final Business Interest Limitation Rules Present Opportunities
Observations on Recent PPP Releases from SBA
Latest SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness FAQs Provide Insight, Though Questions Remain
Form CCC-942
BLUE RIBBON
Naples’ Shelly Church of Raymond James Honored for Charitable Work with American Heart Association
Naples, FL – July 29, 2020 – Shelly Church, CFP®, Senior Vice President, Investments at Raymond James…
Storm Smart donated $100,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank from June sales campaign
AVE MARIA UTILITY COMPANY ANNOUNCES RATE RELIEF FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sections of the stimulus bill that are relevant to small business lending
The CARES ACT (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) was signed into law on Friday, March…
Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds
SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Other assistance, resources and grants
FACEBOOK is offering $100 million in cash grants and advertising credits to help up to 30,000 eligible small…
Lee County launches Business Assistance Portal and Hotline in response to COVID-19
DEO Announces New Mobile-Friendly Site to Apply for Reemployment Assistance
Is the CARES Act useful for your business?
SBDC: Communicating during a crisis
Lee County launches Business Assistance Portal and Hotline in response to COVID-19
Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act
Property Tax and Sales Tax Extensions
MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
New Florida “Protecting DNA Privacy Act” What You Need to Know
The “Protecting DNA Privacy Act” takes effect October 1st. This law prohibits taking, analyzing or disclosing analysis…
Understanding Cybersecurity for Business Owners
Fuel Your Business Growth: Capital Access
Social Media for Your Business
Market Update and Year-End Planning Webinars
WEBINAR: Ransomware – How to Avoid the Greatest Cyber Threat to Florida Businesses
SBA Portal Released to Streamline Forgiveness for Small PPP Borrowers
Learn the Five Secrets to Digital Success in our Webinar
How Will Proposed Tax Legislation Affect Your Financial Plans?
WEBINARS
Unpacking the American Rescue Plan
Thursday, March 18 | REGISTER NOW Virtual 2 – 2:45 p.m. Central Join us for this week’s…
Putting the Power of POS to Work for Your Restaurant in the Age of COVID
PPP Guidance and What to Expect from the American Rescue Plan
COVID-19: Insights on 2020 Taxes and Beyond
Webinar – PPP Relief Round 2 – What this Means for Your Business
2020 Permanently Changed Restauranteering: Here’s What You Need to Survive the Long-Haul
The New Era of Takeout and Delivery
The New Era of Takeout and Delivery
Calendar
Upcoming Events




Contact the Publisher
Karen Moore
publisher@swfloridabusinesstoday.com
(239) 770-7527
Sign up
Partners
- Above Board Chamber of Florida
- ActiveData Digital Marketing
- American Advertising Federation-SWFL
- Cape Coral Construction Industry Assoc.
- Career Source
- CCIM Southwest Florida District
- Charlotte County Economic Development Office
- City of Cape Coral
- Collier Building Industry Association
- Commercial Investment Professionals
- European American Network
- Florida Everblades
- Florida Public Relations Association-SWFL
- Fusion Pointe
- Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida
- Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce
- Lee Building Industry Association
- Lee County Economic Development Office
- Naples Area Professional League of Executive Services (N.A.P.L.E.S.)
- Real Estate Investment Society
- SCORE – Naples Chapter
- SCORE – Southwest Florida Chapter (Fort Myers)
- Small Business Development Center at FGCU
- Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership
- Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association (SRMA) of Florida
- SWFL Inc.
- Tamiami Angel Investor Fund
- The Letter Box, Inc.