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The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced Brian Hamman, president and CEO, has stepped down from his role, effective immediately, in order to focus on his family as his father navigates a serious health condition. Hamman will continue to fulfill his responsibilities as Lee County Commissioner for District 4. “This has been a…
WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This week, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the agency finalized a rule to increase support to disaster survivors and small businesses needing relief following a federally declared disaster. The rule becomes effective for all disasters declared on or after July 31, 2023. “The Biden-Harris Administration has prioritized maximizing resources for disaster survivors so…
Homeowners, business property owners, HOA’s and the public are invited to learn the top tips from area professionals on how to prepare for the next storm that may strike our area. The free event is being presented by the Above Board Chamber of Florida and DAY Adjusting & Consulting. The town hall formatted event will…
ESTERO, Fla. – Craig Brush, CEO of Hertz Arena, and President of the Florida Everblades, revealed this week multiple front office promotions for both the ECHL club and Hertz Arena’s management staff. This strategic initiative is designed to enhance operations and position the organization for ongoing success in the highly competitive industry of professional ice hockey…
John Talmage, director of the Lee County Economic Development Office, addressed the post-hurricane, post-pandemic state of the economy in Lee County, and specifically Sanibel and Captiva islands, at the July 19 monthly SanCap Chamber business meeting at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort in Fort Myers. Honing in on the islands, Talmage, a former Sanibel resident, praised the…
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County home buyers and sellers who would like more information about the new requirements for filing property deeds are invited to attend a free class hosted by Clerk Kevin Karnes. The class will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 2-3 p.m. at the Cape Coral Public Library, located at…
ATLANTA – Florida residents and businesses approved for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a result of Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Nicole and the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Broward County, have two years from the date of their loan approval to request an increase to prevent or minimize damages…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FloridaCommerce recently hosted 14 citizen and stakeholder workshops to receive community input on Florida’s Draft State Action Plan. This plan outlines Florida’s strategy for accessing and operationalizing more than $910 million in Disaster Recovery funding. This follows 24 listening sessions held earlier this year with county officials in each county impacted by the 2022…
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Mayhugh Commercial Advisors announces its recent real estate sales and lease transactions. SALES 3350 Hanson, LLC: 25,000sf industrial at 3350 Hanson Drive, Fort Myers, from Ozinus Hanson LLC, for $2.45 million (Chase Mayhugh, SIOR, CCIM and Justin Ankney, CCIM represented the buyer). Wayne Moomjian: 9,315sf industrial at 3744 Ironbridge Blvd., Fort…
Fort Myers, FL, – Dave Harner starts work today as Lee County Manager, reporting to the Lee Board of County Commissioners and overseeing a $2.6 billion budget and 2,800 employees. Commissioners named Harner, who formerly was Deputy County Manager, to fill the role on June 6. They voted June 20 to approve a five-year contract…