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Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to accept $3.8 million in HOME funds from the federal American Rescue Plan. Funds will be used for rental assistance, and to support the construction and rehabilitation of housing. The Board also voted to amend Lee County’s 2019 and 2020 Annual Action Plans…
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance. For more information about the Shuttered…
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Since the start of the pandemic unemployment numbers soared leaving many women without jobs or underemployed. Now back by popular demand, Dress for Success SW Florida will host its Entrepreneurial Spirit Program (E$P) virtually on Saturday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Some of the most successful businesswomen in the…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 27, 2021) – Florida Ports Council Vice President of Governmental Affairs Michael Rubin, issued the below statement regarding the Florida Legislature’s plan to infuse $250 million of federal stimulus for seaport relief. “The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant and ongoing economic impacts to Florida’s seaports. Cruise ships, along with the thousands of Floridians…
Bonita Springs, Fla. — Nick Stefanis, Vice President of Corporate Development for Gulf Western Group, today announced the launch of the company’s newest division, Gulf Western Environmental (GWE). GWE offers a full range of environmental consulting in the areas of preserve management, environmental permitting and compliance, and wetland determinations, with plans to expand into additional environmental fields…
Work-from-home employees have proven to be surprisingly productive during the pandemic. Now some employers are considering making remote work permanent and paying remote workers less than in-office workers. Workplace trends expert Rick Grimaldi explains why paying lower wages for remote employees could be a bad idea—and shares insights around this important decision. Hoboken, NJ—COVID-19 showed…
Fort Myers, FL – The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve the consensus direction set at its annual Strategic Planning Workshop held earlier this year that identifies priorities for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The workshop, advertised on Feb. 12 and conducted Feb. 23, was held at the Sanibel Harbour Resort as it has been…
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May. 5, 2021) – The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is set to host the annual 2021 PR University focusing on the evolution and future of the PR industry. The chapter invites business leaders and PR/marketing professionals to attend the upcoming in person event, “Tackling the challenges…
From left to right: Wendy Atkinson – Chairman, Charlotte County Public School Board, Bill Truex – Charlotte County Commissioner, Sam Albornoz – ATOPS, Stephen Nowell – Program Manager, A&P Program, Frank Rodriquez – V.P. Sales & Marketing, Intrepid Aerospace, Kevin Taylor – C.E.O., In The Loop Consultants, Deelynn Bennett – Director, Charlotte Technical College, Dave…
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) today released its legislative summary report and scorecard, marking the 2021 Legislative Session a huge success for Florida’s hospitality industry. The hospitality trade association advocated for several legislative priorities this year, including securing COVID-19 liability protections for businesses following safe protocols and procedures, codifying alcohol-to-go permanently, and securing funding…