Florida Division of Emergency Management and Department of Economic Opportunity Host Multi-Agency Event to Support Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) teamed up with federal and state agencies to offer in-person services to small businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian from across the Southwest Florida region.
"I'm proud to work closely with our federal and state partners to provide essential recovery resources to help businesses reopen their doors," said FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie. “Small businesses are the backbone of communities and are vital to the economic recovery of areas impacted by Hurricane Ian.”
“Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, DEO is proud to partner with FDEM to bring federal and state resources to Southwest Florida businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian,” said DEO Secretary Dane Eagle. "This event will serve the region as a one-stop shop for business owners to receive the one-on-one assistance and support that they need to re-open, rebuild and recover."
“Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, Enterprise Florida is proud to work alongside various partners to ensure much-needed resources are available to businesses and residents impacted by Hurricane Ian,” said Florida Deputy Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella. “Small businesses are vital to Florida’s communities, and we will continue to support their recovery in every way possible.”
Services for small businesses included the ability to apply and receive additional information on FEMA assistance, SBA and state bridge loans, disaster unemployment assistance, and information about waterways and debris cleanup.
Representatives from federal and state agencies to support impacted small businesses included:
- The Florida Division of Emergency Management
- The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
- Enterprise Florida
- The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency
- The U.S. Small Business Administration
- The U.S. Economic Development Administration
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Services will be offered today, October 19, until 7 p.m. No appointments are necessary, and parking is available in the parking garage on-site:
Harborside Events Center/Luminary Hotel
2200 Edwards Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Updated: Wednesday, October 19, 2022
