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FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has closed on another successful Revolving Housing Loan available in the Cleveland Avenue and Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. redevelopment areas. Working with Catalyst Community Capital, the CRA has closed on a loan for the construction of affordable housing in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The second annual Resnick-Wynn Family Business Conference, held in partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University, will feature former Hasbro Chairman and CEO Alan Hassenfeld as keynote speaker. The March 3 conference, which begins at 12:30 p.m. and is titled “Family Business: Driving Success through Succession,” is open to multigenerational family business…
Tallahassee, FL – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that $142 million in new capital is available for small businesses and startups through Florida’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI, administered by DEO in partnership with Enterprise Florida, Inc., has five programs to serve small businesses that may not otherwise have…
WASHINGTON — In the past year, low-income disaster survivors have received more than $38.7 million in expanded assistance because of FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s policy changes to lower the minimum household income thresholds for some types of FEMA assistance. FEMA and SBA have programs that help survivors after a disaster, and many…
IMMOKALEE, Fl – On March 1, Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance will host a “Wall Raising Event” to celebrate construction on the first of eight new apartment buildings for low-income families in Immokalee. The community is invited to attend the complimentary signature event at the new site during which guests will sign the walls to emphasize support…
FORT MYERS, FL – The Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office have announced finalists for the Industry Appreciation Awards 2022. Following a rigorous evaluation process, 17 companies have been selected as finalists across six awards categories. Winners will be announced at the Industry Appreciation Awards ceremony on Feb. 10. The Industry…
NAPLES, Fla. — Arthrex, a global leader in minimally invasive surgical technology, announced today its ACL TightRope implant has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for pediatric indications. The TightRope implant is used in the surgical treatment of orthopedic injuries and is the first and only fixation device for anterior cruciate…
LAKE MARY, Fla. – As part of a continuing effort to help Floridians rebuild from Hurricane Nicole and Hurricane Ian, FEMA is offering free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. WHERE: Hurricane Nicole Survivors HOME DEPOT …
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce celebrated with ribbon cuttings two more businesses that have recovered and opened after Hurricane Ian: Periwinkle Trailer Park at 1119 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel and island-based Flip Side Eco Charter. Periwinkle Park suffered considerable damage, with 40 percent of its units destroyed and…
Naples, FL – The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB is pleased to announce the FY 2023-2024 arts and culture grant awards applications will open on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 9 a.m. (EST) and close on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 5 p.m. (EST). Grant monies will be awarded to local arts and culture organizations that meet the…