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MILTON, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first set of awards through the Broadband Opportunity Grant Program to expand access to broadband internet for Florida’s underserved communities. More than $144 million was awarded for 58 projects in 41 Florida counties for broadband internet expansion that will impact nearly 160,000 unserved residential, educational, business, and community locations.…
The League of Women Voters of Sanibel will hold a public candidate forum on Thursday, February 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Big Arts located at 900 Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The candidates for Sanibel Municipal election include Richard Johnson, Holly Dineen Smith, Jude Sincoskie, and Trop Cobb Thompson. Two city council…
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 …