The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) has worked to be a resource for children and their families throughout the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. From October 1 to October 7, CMON welcomed over 5,000 visitors free of charge. Continue Reading
We know that it will take a long time to rebuild our community, and here at Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A. (MNMW) we want to help spread the word regarding resources and assistance that can help our residents as they put their lives back together. Continue Reading
The program, administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, provides short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury or physical damage due to Hurricane Ian. Continue Reading
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened a business recovery center (BRC) in Lee County at SWFL Inc. Continue Reading
Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis issued a public service announcement warning Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian to beware of high-pressure salesmen going door to door. The CFO warns not to sign anything and to call 1-877-MY-FL-CFO. Continue Reading
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and his staff will host Critical Needs Assistance Centers in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte to help residents affected by Hurricane Ian sign up for assistance from FEMA and provide casework assistance. Continue Reading
Better Business Bureau warns businesses that in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, watch out for storm chasers going door-to-door looking to take advantage of people. Continue Reading
As of noon on October 4, here is the information that has been gathered in regard to permits, inspections and work that can be done without permits in Southwest Florida to begin the rebuilding process. Continue Reading
Resources in the following include Florida Disaster Recovery, Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, mass care distribution sites, Disaster Recovery Centers and more. Continue Reading
Here are business response and recovery programs on the state and federal levels that Southwest Florida's small businesses can utilize to get back on their feet during this difficult time. Continue Reading
The SRMA Board of Directors and Executive Director sincerely hope that you, your family, and your employees are all safe. Here you'll find resources for your business including restoration, construction, roofing services, IT, insurance advice and more. Continue Reading
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis announced that his Division of Investigative and Forensic Services (DIFS) Anti-Fraud Strike Teams have made more than 1,700 engagements with the public on post-disaster fraud following Hurricane Ian. Be on the lookout for indicators of storm-related fraud. Continue Reading
