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Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County Closing on April 13 – Help is Still Available

04/10/2023

LAKE MARY, Fla. – The Disaster Recovery Center at the Beach Baptist Church, 130 Connecticut St.…

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Greater Fort Myers Chamber’s April 11 luncheon to share legal tips for navigating storm damage insurance

04/07/2023

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on…

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Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Fort Myers Beach with $11.9 Million, First Award Through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program

04/05/2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $11.9 million to the Town of Fort Myers Beach through…

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Chamber ribbon-cuttings mark opening of four historical museum buildings, one real estate branch

03/30/2023

On Tuesday, March 28, the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce celebrated the partial reopening…

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Charitable Foundation of the Islands Provides Grant to The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce

03/29/2023

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) joins The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce…

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Lee County update for Pine Islanders needing permitting services

03/29/2023

Fort Myers, FL, March 29, 2023 – Due to a decline in demand for permitting services…

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Advanced Hurricane Technology honoring first responder, military with free protection package

03/25/2023

To honor a first responder for heroic efforts during Hurricane Ian and to honor veterans and…

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Hurricane Ian Financial Assistance

Hurricane Ian Business: It’s Important to Submit an SBA Loan Application

10/12/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business: Emergency Business Funding

10/11/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business: SBA Disaster Loans

10/10/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business : Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $50 Million Available – At Least $10 Million of Which Must Go to Assist Agricultural Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian

10/08/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business: Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

10/08/2022
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Hurricane Ian Helpful Resources

Be Prepared

05/29/2023
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DAY Adjusting & Consulting offers tips for renewing residential insurance pollicies

03/15/2023
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Rebuilding / Repairing your Home: The 50% Rule

10/31/2022
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Hurricane Ian Resource to Begin Rebuilding Your Business – Additional Resources

10/21/2022
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Hurricane Ian Blue Ribbon

Tundra Air racing to success by giving back to the Southwest Florida community and supporting a local race car driver

06/15/2023
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Kelly Roofing Gifts New Roof to Fort Myers Veteran

06/15/2023
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Charitable Foundation of the Islands Provides Grant to The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce

03/29/2023
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Advanced Hurricane Technology honoring first responder, military with free protection package

03/25/2023
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TD Bank Donates $150,000 To The SBDC At FGCU

03/24/2023
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Hurricane Ian Free Services

National Disaster Distress Helpline Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to Those Who Stand to Be Affected by Storm System Nicole

11/11/2022
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SRMA offering free trial membership to assist with Ian recovery

11/07/2022
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Fort Myers Welcome Room Continues to be Open to Public, Media & is Offering Mobile Medical Care to Community

10/21/2022
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Water Test Kits

10/17/2022
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Hurricane Ian Management Resources

Hurricane Ian Business: Employers’ assistance to Employees

10/09/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business : Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) Permitting Important Updates

10/04/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business/Personal : From Governor DeSantis – Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues

10/03/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business/Personal: IRS Extends Tax Relief and Deadlines for Florida Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Ian

10/03/2022
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Hurricane Ian Business – Meeting Status : Collier County Facilities and Services Update

10/03/2022
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Hurricane Ian Webinars

2022 Industry Appreciation Awards postponed

10/04/2022
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Hurricane Ian Meeting Updates

2022 Industry Appreciation Awards postponed

10/04/2022
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Hurricane Ian Guest Column

Small business lessons from Hurricane Ian

05/30/2023
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Collier Comes Together Fund is making incredible strides in our recovery efforts

11/22/2022
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Florida Department of Health bulletin regarding the water quality of our beaches

10/26/2022
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Emergency Permitting in Collier County

10/26/2022
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Commercial Properties Construction Debris Pickup from Hurricane Ian update as of October 23, 2022

10/24/2022
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Hurricane Ian Personal

Doc Ford’s employees build, donate miniature restaurant to Railroad Museum of South Florida in Lakes Park

04/25/2024
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Lee County’s collaborative efforts with FEMA result in 30-day extension on deadline

04/22/2024
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LeeCares Hurricane Ian Housing Recovery Program application deadline May 15

04/18/2024
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FloridaCommerce announces $910 million available to support Floridians recovering from Ian

04/03/2024
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R.T. Rybak brings Minneapolis Foundation perspective, expertise to Islands’ renewal

03/27/2024
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