
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
BREAKING NEWS: FAQs for Restaurant Employee Screening Protocols
On August 6, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-192, which rescinded the previous employee screening requirements for restaurant employees….
New ‘sanitizing tunnel’ could mark return of sports, business in America
08/15/2020
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Lee CARES Small Business Rehire Grant
08/13/2020
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$1,000 Government Grant for Freelancers, Gig Workers, Independent Contractors
08/13/2020
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Important Alert Regarding SBA Website
08/12/2020
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The Immokalee Foundation receives modified grant from Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
08/12/2020
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1.8 million Jobs Created in July, Beating Expectations
08/10/2020
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VECTRA DIGITAL TO GIVE AWAY WEBSITE REDESIGN TO A BUSINESS IMPACTED BY COVID-19
08/07/2020
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National Restaurant Association Advocacy Alert
08/07/2020
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Lee Commissioners approve next round of LeeCARES assistance programs
08/07/2020
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GUEST SUBMISSIONS
COVID-19 UPDATE: PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
By Patrick Neale and Associates Email T. 239.642.1485 On July 4, 2020, an extension to the…
Enhance Oversight to Increase the Impact of COVID-19 Relief Funds
07/06/2020
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Small Business Group: PPP Extension Welcome, but More Work is Needed
07/03/2020
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Bridge the Communication Gap Between the Construction Site and Office
06/30/2020
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Reopening and Employee Health Checks: Short-Term Normal?
06/29/2020
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Adjusting to Remote Work During COVID-19
06/23/2020
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Unpacking the Latest Guidance
06/22/2020
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Reimagining Your Workforce: Return to Work
06/18/2020
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SBA Releases First Conforming Guidance for PPP Flexibility Act
06/17/2020
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How the SECURE Act Affects Retirement Plans for Small Businesses
06/15/2020
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BLUE RIBBON
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank donates $100,000 to support Southwest Florida COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts
FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 10, 2020) – Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to announce a charitable…
NAPLES PLAYERS LAUNCHES COVID-19 ADVISORY COUNCIL
06/08/2020
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Storm Smart Donates $20,000 to All Faiths Food Bank for COVID-19 Relief Efforts
06/05/2020
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Habitat for Humanity donates PPE to Lee Health
06/05/2020
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Couple’s generosity fuels Immokalee families during tough times
06/03/2020
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PNC Bank Awards $15k to Goodwill for Essential Community Services in Southwest Florida
06/03/2020
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MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
Insurance Management Consultancy Group announces training series XCelleration
FORT MYERS — Insurance Management Consultancy Group (IMCG), a leader in concierge claims management services, announced the…
Information Technology Expert Exchange Virtual Event
01/11/2021
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Tax and Economic Update — After the Georgia Runoff Election
01/08/2021
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New Law Clarifies and Expands CARES Act Employee Retention Credit
01/07/2021
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Urgent Update on Work Opportunity Tax Credit Transition Relief
12/30/2020
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Accounting considerations for Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness
12/18/2020
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The Future Of Restaurants is Virtual – WEBINAR
12/14/2020
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Government Contractor Webinar Series – January 21 and 27
12/14/2020
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WEBINARS
PPP Forgiveness – Part One
In case you missed it: Livestream Here Join our multipart livestream series on Tuesdays and Thursdays to…
SBDC COVID-19 ON-DEMAND TRAINING
05/12/2020
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CLA Livestream: PPP and EIDL Insights from Washington D.C.
05/11/2020
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CLA Livestream: PPP And Main Street Lending Program Updates
05/11/2020
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CLA Series – Cybersecurity during COVID-19
05/08/2020
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GFMCC Presents: John Talmage, Director of Lee County Economic Development
04/28/2020
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The Upside of Down: How to Survive, Revive, and Thrive!
04/28/2020
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Business Interruption Claims — Enhancing Insurance Coverage
04/27/2020
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WEBINAR: An Employer’s Playbook to COVID-19
04/27/2020
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COVID-19 Webinars Discuss Impact on Construction Industry
04/21/2020
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“How a Virtual Assistant can mak...
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Mar 17 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

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