Disaster Impact Business Bulletin

Disaster Impact Business News

FloridaCommerce Announces $50 Million Available through the Florida Local Government Emergency Revolving Bridge Loan Program

07/05/2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, The Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce) announced that $50 million is available for…

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $13.1 Million to the City of Sanibel Through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program

06/27/2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —  Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of a $13.1 million bridge loan to…

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to Host Public Workshops on Disaster Recovery Funds for Hurricane Ian-impacted Communities

06/26/2023

Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced it will host a series of…

SBA Offers Funding for Working Capital to Assist Florida Businesses Affected by Hurricanes and Flooding

06/24/2023

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in…

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Visits Fifteen Additional Communities Impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole

06/02/2023

Tallahassee, Fla. – In May, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) met with fifteen additional communities…

Small business lessons from Hurricane Ian

05/30/2023

Locally owned and operated, Harpers 1980 has been providing homeowners along Florida’s Suncoast with hurricane protection…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank reopens Main Office on Sanibel

05/30/2023

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has reopened its Main Office at 2406 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Since November,…

Disaster Impact Financial Assistance

The Beach Bar FMB reopens, reviving community spirit and good times

06/25/2025

Deadline to apply for Operation Blue Roof is Nov. 14

11/06/2024

Rolando’s HVAC steps up to help Tampa Bay with post-hurricane AC installation services

11/04/2024

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank partners with Charitable Foundation of the Islands to offer small business loans

10/24/2024

Disaster recovery center opens in Charlotte County

10/22/2024

Disaster Impact Helpful Resources

State releases Hurricane Milton & Helene recovery update

09/17/2025

Lee County launches new resource website ‘Flooding Facts’

11/18/2024

Deadline to apply for Operation Blue Roof is Nov. 14

11/06/2024

Resources available for Floridians recovering from hurricanes

10/31/2024

Disaster Impact Blue Ribbon

CRAM supports local families impacted by Hurricane Milton in time for holiday celebrations

12/24/2024

As businesses, we can all help rebuild our community

12/18/2024

Windward Construction hosts “Fill a Truck to Fill a Need” campaign

12/03/2024

Goodwill patrons support hurricane relief

12/03/2024

Walmart and customers donate more than $30M to support hurricane relief efforts

11/26/2024

Disaster Impact Free Services

National Disaster Distress Helpline Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to Those Who Stand to Be Affected by Storm System Nicole

11/11/2022

SRMA offering free trial membership to assist with Ian recovery

11/07/2022

Fort Myers Welcome Room Continues to be Open to Public, Media & is Offering Mobile Medical Care to Community

10/21/2022

Water Test Kits

10/17/2022

Disaster Impact Management Resources

Hurricane Milton will be approaching Florida mid-week

10/07/2024

Hurricane Ian Business: Employers’ assistance to Employees

10/09/2022

Hurricane Ian Business : Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) Permitting Important Updates

10/04/2022

Hurricane Ian Business/Personal : From Governor DeSantis – Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues

10/03/2022

Hurricane Ian Business/Personal: IRS Extends Tax Relief and Deadlines for Florida Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Ian

10/03/2022

Disaster Impact Webinars

2022 Industry Appreciation Awards postponed

10/04/2022

Disaster Impact Updates

Elite DNA Behavioral Health reopens offices statewide after Hurricane Milton

10/17/2024

Wonder Gardens reopens following Hurricane Milton thanks to dedicated volunteers

10/17/2024

Collier County Public Utilities prepares for Hurricane Milton

10/07/2024

Bonita Springs declares a state of emergency for Hurricane Milton

10/07/2024

Margaritaville Beach Resort announces reopening of Fins Up! Beach Club following storm

10/03/2024

Disaster Impact Guest Column

Post-Disaster Fraud: How to Avoid Home Repair Contractor Scams

02/14/2025

Small business lessons from Hurricane Ian

05/30/2023

Collier Comes Together Fund is making incredible strides in our recovery efforts

11/22/2022

Florida Department of Health bulletin regarding the water quality of our beaches

10/26/2022

Emergency Permitting in Collier County

10/26/2022

Disaster Impact Personal

FEMA announces additional $90 million for Florida

06/16/2026

Florida’s Disaster Contractors Network activated for hurricane season

06/05/2026

South Seas wins appeal, can move forward with rebuilding

05/31/2026

Heatherwood Construction restores hurricane-damaged home for local family in need

05/22/2026

Lee Commissioners award engineering services contract to strengthen resiliency of Sanibel Captiva Road and Captiva Drive

05/22/2026