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Lee County launches housing website to better connect Hurricane Ian-impacted residents with resources

12/06/2022

Fort Myers, FL – To better assist Hurricane Ian-impacted residents connect with state, federal and other…

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SBA Extends Deadline to Jan. 12 for Florida Businesses and Residents to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans for Hurricane Ian

12/06/2022

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will extend its deadline to…

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FEMA Advances Accessibility: Policy Change Provides Over $559 Million to Disaster Survivors Who Would Have Been Previously Ineligible for Assistance 

12/05/2022

WASHINGTON — This week, FEMA announced that over $559 million was provided to survivors in additional assistance…

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Chamber celebrates two businesses seeing islands through recovery

12/05/2022

Post-hurricane business reopenings continue to inspire ribbon-cutting celebrations for the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of…

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Commissioners approve grant agreements for housing assistance

12/02/2022

Fort Myers, FL – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award Disaster Assistance…

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Southwest Florida Community Foundations Receive $375,000 from Governor Ron DeSantis to Assist with Hurricane Ian Rebuilding Efforts

12/01/2022

NAPLES/FORT MYERS/ PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis presented the three area community foundations with…

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Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Over $2 Billion in Federal Support for Floridians to Jumpstart Their Recoveries from Hurricane Ian

11/30/2022

WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris Administration announced today it has delivered over $2 billion for Hurricane Ian recovery…

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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

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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SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting marks reopening of shell museum phase one

03/07/2024
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FEMA Extends Direct Housing Program for Hurricane Ian

02/22/2024
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