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Federal Support for Hurricane Ian Totals $1.93 Billion; FEMA Provides $719 Million in Individual Assistance to Jumpstart Survivor Recovery

11/07/2022

WASHINGTON — More than $1.93 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been…

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Three Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Lee County

11/07/2022

BRANDON, Fla. – FEMA and the state of Florida are opening three new Disaster Recovery Centers in…

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Flooding from Hurricane Ian Will Lead to Biotoxin Epidemic

11/06/2022

FORT MYERS, FL. –  The Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic warns the community of an expected…

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SBA and Florida SBDC Network Collaborate to Help Florida Businesses Recover

11/02/2022

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Florida SBDC Network are working together to assist…

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One Month Remains to Apply for FEMA Assistance

11/01/2022

START DATE:      IMMEDIATELY KILL DATE:          Until further notice RUN TIME:        30 SECONDS If you…

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Federal Support for Florida’s Hurricane Ian Recovery Surpasses $1.6 Billion; Additional Counties Eligible for Direct Temporary Housing

11/01/2022

WASHINGTON — More than $1.62 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been…

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development tours Fort Myers after Hurricane Ian

10/31/2022

FORT MYERS, Fla.  – The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers (HACFM) recently welcomed…

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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

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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Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance to open applications Feb. 22 for new community

02/16/2024
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