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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

The Mask Mandate was extended until April 13, 2021 (through the season)

11/20/2020 - Angelica - 0 Comment

  EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 13, 2021 The mask mandate applies to: Only Unincorporated Collier County   Only…

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The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on Oct. 28 for a virtual roundtable with Lee County business and community partners.

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

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Don’t miss your chance to register for the Hospitality Energy Update!

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MEMORANDUM: Executive Order 20-246 (Local Government Public Meetings)

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ICYMI: Southwest Florida Restaurants and Hotels Achieve Top Sanitation and Safety Award from the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association

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Lee County Commissioners extend LeeCARES to non-profit human service agencies and municipalities

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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – September 18

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Lee County extends LeeCARES Business Rehire and Individual/Family Assistance programs deadline to Monday

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THE TECH CHEF: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGY PODCAST

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FREE SERVICES

Free resume services

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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

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Florida SBDC at FGCU consultants remain available

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Free Time Tracking Offered by TimeTrakGO

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FREE Video Conferencing and FREE web conferencing

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GUEST SUBMISSIONS

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

09/11/2020 - Angelica - 0 Comment

By Laura Cassels T. 803.252.5733 email Federal employees will see their paychecks increase a bit because President…

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

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

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

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COVID-19 Stimulus Executive Order and Memoranda Summarized

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Final Business Interest Limitation Rules Present Opportunities

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Observations on Recent PPP Releases from SBA

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

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Form CCC-942

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Can You Defer CFAP Income?

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BLUE RIBBON

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

07/29/2020 - Angelica - 0 Comment

Fort Myers, FL. (July 28, 2020) —Storm Smart donated $100,000 to the Harry Chapin Food Bank after…

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

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

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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

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Billie Swamp Safari Staff Remains Busy Caring for Animals During Closure for COVID-19 Crisis

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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

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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

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SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program

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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

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

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Is the CARES Act useful for your business?

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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

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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)

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Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act

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Property Tax and Sales Tax Extensions

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MANAGEMENT RESOURCES

You Received a PPP Loan That Exceeds the Maximum Allowed — Now What?

02/18/2021 - Angelica - 0 Comment

By Matthew Rambaran, Manager CLA Email T. 267.419.1145 Key insights Good-faith errors in PPP loan applications may…

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Shoestring Solutions to Common Startup Issues

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Expand to New Markets with Small Business International Shipping

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Choose the Right E-Commerce Technology to Grow Your Small Business

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One Source Business Capital Launches New Website

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COVID-19 Debt Relief, Without a Tax “Bite” Later

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El desafío urgente de las empresas pequeñas – Small Business Challenge Today – Spanish Edition

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Tools every Entrepreneur should have in their toolbox

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Library Series: Securing a Business Loan

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Your 20-Minute Business Plan en Español

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WEBINARS

Starting a Restaurant in a Post-Pandemic World? Join us for a FREE webinar

09/15/2020 - Angelica - 0 Comment

On Tuesday, September 29th at 1:00 PM EDT. REGISTER NOW While the world around us has changed…

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NOL, Disaster Relief, 162(j), Refundable Credits, Inventory, COAT tool

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THE TECH CHEF: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGY PODCAST

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RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGY SERIES- THE NEW FRONTIER

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Virtual Event “Live at Your Table”

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Operationalizing COVID-19 Testing For the Workplace

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Build Your Roadmap to Success Program

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FRLA, FGCU PARTNER FOR JULY 7th RESTAURANT PANEL WEBINAR

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Review, Adjust and Grow – Reimagining Your Workforce Webinar Series

06/09/2020 - 0 Comment

Show Me the Money – Reimagining Your Workforce Webinar Series

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