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Below is some helpful information for businesses on the Covid-19 virus. To get the latest on the Coronavirus, you can visit the CDC website . For upcoming events, be sure to check with the event organizer to see if it is still scheduled.

COVID-19 NEWS

National Vaccine Mandates for Business and Federal Workers

09/10/2021 - Angelica - 0 Comment

Last night, President Biden announced a COVID-19 action plan that includes vaccine mandates for businesses and federal workers, among…

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Safe Harbor May Help Organizations Qualify for Employee Retention Credit

09/06/2021 - 0 Comment

SBA Portal Released to Streamline Forgiveness for Small PPP Borrowers

08/17/2021 - 0 Comment

Naples Senior Center Honored by Board of Collier County Commissioners

06/09/2021 - 0 Comment

Survey: Despite Pandemic, Job Satisfaction Remains High

05/11/2021 - 0 Comment

Tamiami Angel Funds Boost Stake in Health Tech Company Wellbox

05/04/2021 - 0 Comment

Governor Ron DeSantis Suspends all Local COVID-19 Emergency Orders

05/04/2021 - 0 Comment

COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Update Request for Reevaluation

05/03/2021 - 0 Comment

Federal Relief Restaurant Revitalization Fund Updates

05/03/2021 - 0 Comment

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal is Now Open

05/03/2021 - 0 Comment
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FREE SERVICES

Free resume services

04/01/2020 - SWFBT - 0 Comment

Nancy Frede, former employment specialist at the Salvation Army in Fort Myers, is offering to update or…

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Pro-Bono Assistance for Urgent Supply Chain Issues

03/30/2020 - 0 Comment

Florida SBDC at FGCU consultants remain available

03/30/2020 - 0 Comment

Free Time Tracking Offered by TimeTrakGO

03/30/2020 - 0 Comment

FREE Video Conferencing and FREE web conferencing

03/30/2020 - 0 Comment
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GUEST SUBMISSIONS

Business practices that help companies withstand times of crisis

09/16/2020 - Dave Breitenstein - 0 Comment

As Southwest Florida businesses continue to adapt their operations as a result of COVID-19, many owners and…

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Businesses saying no thanks to president’s payroll-tax deferral

09/11/2020 - 0 Comment

New SBA Forgiveness IFR Addresses Owner-Employee Comp and Rent-Related Costs

09/10/2020 - 0 Comment

The Best Options for Parents to Make Money From Home – Starting Now!

08/26/2020 - 0 Comment

COVID-19 UPDDATE: New Guidance on PPP and EIDL Forgiveness

08/21/2020 - 0 Comment

COVID-19 Stimulus Executive Order and Memoranda Summarized

08/18/2020 - 0 Comment

Final Business Interest Limitation Rules Present Opportunities

08/17/2020 - 0 Comment

Observations on Recent PPP Releases from SBA

08/11/2020 - 0 Comment

Latest SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness FAQs Provide Insight, Though Questions Remain

08/07/2020 - 0 Comment

Form CCC-942

08/04/2020 - 0 Comment
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BLUE RIBBON

Naples’ Shelly Church of Raymond James Honored for Charitable Work with American Heart Association

08/03/2020 - Angelica - 0 Comment

Naples, FL – July 29, 2020 – Shelly Church, CFP®, Senior Vice President, Investments at Raymond James…

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Storm Smart donated $100,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank from June sales campaign

07/29/2020 - 0 Comment

TwinCutZ offers free back-to-school haircuts on Aug. 30, invites customers and community to donate school supplies for Community Cooperative

07/27/2020 - 0 Comment

Golisano Foundation Awards $229,500 to 10 Organizations in Western New York and Southwest Florida in 4th Round of COVID-19 Response Grants

07/27/2020 - 0 Comment

Golisano Foundation Awards $416,000 to 11 Organizations in Western New York and Southwest Florida in 3rd Round of COVID-19 Response Grants

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AVE MARIA UTILITY COMPANY ANNOUNCES RATE RELIEF FOR RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS

06/16/2020 - 0 Comment
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Sections of the stimulus bill that are relevant to small business lending

04/02/2020 - SWFBT - 0 Comment

The CARES ACT (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) was signed into law on Friday, March…

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Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds

04/01/2020 - 0 Comment

SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program

04/01/2020 - 0 Comment
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HELPFUL RESOURCES

Other assistance, resources and grants

04/16/2020 - Angelica - 0 Comment

FACEBOOK is offering $100 million in cash grants and advertising credits to help up to 30,000 eligible small…

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Lee County launches Business Assistance Portal and Hotline in response to COVID-19

04/14/2020 - 0 Comment

DEO Announces New Mobile-Friendly Site to Apply for Reemployment Assistance

04/11/2020 - 0 Comment

Is the CARES Act useful for your business?

04/08/2020 - 0 Comment

FRLA and FTR Hospitality Announce New Site to Help Hotels and Restaurants Apply for CARES Act Loans

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SBDC: Communicating during a crisis

04/03/2020 - 0 Comment

Lee County launches Business Assistance Portal and Hotline in response to COVID-19

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Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

04/01/2020 - 0 Comment

Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act

03/30/2020 - 0 Comment

Property Tax and Sales Tax Extensions

03/30/2020 - 0 Comment
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MANAGEMENT RESOURCES

New Florida “Protecting DNA Privacy Act” What You Need to Know

09/17/2021 - Angelica - 0 Comment

The “Protecting DNA Privacy Act” takes effect October 1st. This law prohibits taking, analyzing or disclosing analysis…

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Understanding Cybersecurity for Business Owners

09/16/2021 - 0 Comment

Fuel Your Business Growth: Capital Access

09/16/2021 - 0 Comment

Social Media for Your Business

09/16/2021 - 0 Comment

Market Update and Year-End Planning Webinars

09/14/2021 - 0 Comment

WEBINAR: Ransomware – How to Avoid the Greatest Cyber Threat to Florida Businesses

09/08/2021 - 0 Comment

WEBINAR: How the Employee Retention Credit Can Help Florida Restaurants & Hotels Impacted by COVID

09/08/2021 - 0 Comment

SBA Portal Released to Streamline Forgiveness for Small PPP Borrowers

08/17/2021 - 0 Comment

Learn the Five Secrets to Digital Success in our Webinar

07/12/2021 - 0 Comment

How Will Proposed Tax Legislation Affect Your Financial Plans?

07/06/2021 - 0 Comment
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WEBINARS

Unpacking the American Rescue Plan

03/15/2021 - Angelica - 0 Comment

Thursday, March 18 | REGISTER NOW Virtual 2 – 2:45 p.m. Central Join us for this week’s…

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Putting the Power of POS to Work for Your Restaurant in the Age of COVID

03/12/2021 - 0 Comment

PPP Guidance and What to Expect from the American Rescue Plan

02/10/2021 - 0 Comment

COVID-19: Insights on 2020 Taxes and Beyond

02/08/2021 - 0 Comment

Webinar – PPP Relief Round 2 – What this Means for Your Business

01/11/2021 - 0 Comment

2020 Permanently Changed Restauranteering: Here’s What You Need to Survive the Long-Haul

12/17/2020 - 0 Comment

FAU: College of Business Hospitality Summit “Live Meetings & Events – What’s the Reality for 2021?”

11/24/2020 - 0 Comment

The New Era of Takeout and Delivery

11/06/2020 - 0 Comment

The New Era of Takeout and Delivery

10/30/2020 - 0 Comment

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Florida to Discuss 2020’s Hot Topics in Mental Health

10/29/2020 - 0 Comment
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Looking to grow your business and connect with other business owners, come and have lunch with us....
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NFM – LCEC Toastmasters – Busine...
Aug 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
NFM - LCEC Toastmasters – Business Public Speaking Club @  Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Electric Toasters is a Toastmasters International Club, meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month...
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BK – Greater Pine Island CC – Af...
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
BK - Greater Pine Island CC - After Hours Business Card Exchange @ Sweeney's SOS
Invite a friend and potential GPICC Member, bring plenty of business cards so you are prepared to...
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FM – 3rd Friday Business Networking
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Come to our MONTHLY networking extravaganza! Free tasty treats and an enthusiastic crowd, it’s sure to be...
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23
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N – Hispanic Chamber at Inca’s K...
Aug 23 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
N - Hispanic Chamber at Inca’s Kitchen @ Inca's Kitchen - Naples
Weekly Networking Luncheon
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