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Collier County Executive Order on Masks

07/30/2020

Collier County Executive Order 2020-05 Please click above to see a copy of the Executive Order on masks passed on July 21, 2020.

CARES Act COVID-19 Relief Funding for Non-Profits, Healthcare and Public Safety

07/29/2020

On Monday, July 27, 2020 the Community Health Services Sector Applications ONLY will be processed. To apply go to the CARES Act website at www.CollierFLCares.com. As a reminder, public application portals for each sector will open in the following order: Community Health & Services Sector Application Portal Applications will begin in this sector on Monday, July 27 through…

The United States Census Bureau Needs Your Help

07/29/2020

Only 59.2 percent* of the population in Florida has completed the 2020 Census. This puts the state at risk for losing millions in federal funding over the next 10 years.  The U.S. Census Bureau needs your help in encouraging ALL residents to respond today. We ask you to promote participation in the 2020 Census by…

LeeCares Small Business Rehire Grant Application

07/29/2020

Program Overview Lee County has identified $25 million in emergency relief funds to support businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are available as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act federal stimulus package. In Phase 2 of the County’s business assistance program Lee county will provide emergency financial support…

Increased Buyer Demand in Bonita Springs and Estero is Outpacing Available Inventory

07/23/2020

Bonita Springs, FL | July 23, 2020 —— According to the Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® (BER), the summer season and Covid-19 are not currently affecting increased buyer demand faced by REALTORS® in the Bonita Springs and Estero residential real estate markets.  As of June 2020, the days on market decreased by 18 percent, as pending sales increased by a whopping…

Latest on PPP – Paycheck Protection Program – Growing Fines, Damages When Businesses Aren’t Compliant

07/23/2020

By Peter de Boisblanc of Global insurance brokerage HUB International Email The PPP’s Necessity Certification and Affiliation Rules The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act and subsequent legislation, which has allocated more than $510 billion in relief, made PPP loans available for businesses that, at the time of application: Certified that the “current economic…

Survey: Small Business Owners Support Extending Unemployment Benefits, Say National Reopening Plan Would Help Survival Odds & Want Mask Mandates

07/20/2020

Small Business for America’s Future national survey of 1,500 small business owners finds 80% think Covid will disrupt business operations for all of 2020 or longer; 56% support extending enhanced unemployment benefits; 77% support government policies requiring masks; 66% say a national plan for opening safely would give business a better chance of surviving the…

Decision-making Models for Personal Impact to Organization Strategy

07/17/2020

Wednesday Jul 29, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM REGISTER HERE Knowing which decision-making model to use (and when) will upgrade your decision-making skills to keep pace with current and ongoing business needs and strategically impact organizational effectiveness. In this session, Dr. LauraAnn Migliore will demonstrate principles of prudent decision-making using principles of evidence-based management and…

Environmental Permitting Summer School

07/15/2020

July 21 – July 24, 2020 | Marco Island, FL  REGISTER TODAY The Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School is attended by more than 850 attorneys, consultants, engineers, state and local government officials, developers, landowners and others with a strong interest in environmental issues in Florida. Program features the most advanced and current instruction available on…

Virtual Trade Show Grant Programs

07/15/2020

Enterprise Florida offers grants for virtual trade shows to provide another vehicle for the state’s small and medium-sized companies to identify international clients and generate new export opportunities that will contribute to Florida’s economic recovery. As a direct result of global market disruptions and new technology innovations, traditional brick and mortar international trade shows are…