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The National League of Cities (NLC) and Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) arrived in Southwest Florida recently in an effort to link adults in LaBelle to post-secondary education and training to fill in-demand jobs. This team of FutureMakers Coalition partners are part of a peer-learning group combining its skills to design, develop and…
The Naples Airport Authority has commissioned a scientific survey of area residents to collect detailed community feedback on airport operations, location and other key issues to help better chart the historic site’s future course. The survey measured opinions among more than 1,400 Collier County voters selected by random sampling who were interviewed by telephone and…
Consistent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s March 2, announcement, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act. In that interim final rule, FinCEN revises the definition of “reporting…
Guardian Pharmacy Services and Guardian Pharmacy of Southwest Florida announced the opening of a new pharmacy in Naples. This pharmacy, together with the North Port location, will allow Guardian Pharmacy of Southwest Florida to better serve residents in assisted living, skilled nursing and behavioral health communities, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities…
Key Messages More than 1,100 FEMA staff are on the ground in Florida to help survivors recover from Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. FEMA will continue to process applications, receive and manage appeals, conduct inspections and assist applicants and local officials with questions and information about recovery programs. FEMA may call Floridians who applied for…
FloridaCommerce awarded more than $10 million for long-term Hurricane Ian recovery through the Rebuild Florida Hurricane Ian Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program (HMGMP). These awards will assist local governments eligible for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) which requires a 25 percent local match. Three communities will receive funds to help construct, rehabilitate and…
With the latest tariff announcements shaking up global trade, businesses must stay agile to navigate evolving regulations. Allyn International, a leader in global trade compliance and supply chain services, is committed to helping companies mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and optimize costs amid these changes. Allyn’s latest resource on their website, Tariff Corner, provides businesses with…
Lee County Government today took two steps toward continued recovery from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton: The LeeCares individual housing assistance portal opened for pre-applications, and the Board of County Commissioners submitted its Action Plan to the federal government for review and approval. LeeCares Program Launch The pre-application portal for the LeeCares Hurricane Housing Recovery…
Scammers appear to be taking advantage of April Fool’s Day, don’t let them take advantage of you. If you’re a crypto-user and have an account with Gemini, you may have received an email claiming that Gemini has filed for bankruptcy protection. The email then states that you must withdraw your assets by April 15, 2025,…
The Housing Alliance, a new non-profit organization formed to provide information, education and advocacy for accessing and developing attainable housing solutions in Collier County, announced it has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation (CCF) to fund operations in 2025. The funds will be used to expand office space in Naples and…