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
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
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties, in partnership with the Collaboratory, is asking for the community’s support, not just locally but nationally and globally. The needs are greater than you can imagine, and the resources are limited. Continue Reading
The past week, leading to, during and after the storm has forever changed our lives. YMCA of Southwest Florida is here for you, your families and the organizations across the region. Continue Reading
The Alliance will remain closed through October 10th, to allow our staff to deal with the impact of the storm and to clean up the grounds. We are working diligently with our City and County government to determine how we can best be of assistance for relief efforts. Continue Reading
Lee Health Foundation has announced creation of the SWFL Stronger Together employee relief fund to provide critical aid to the thousands of healthcare professionals who suffered incredible loss in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, many while serving patients at Lee Health hospitals across SWFL. 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
