Hurricane Milton Disaster Assistance

Courtesy of Lee County Economic Development of Southwest Florida.

Milton Disaster Assistance flyer

Need Help With Recovering From Hurricane Milton?

The Milton Disaster Assistance Program is here to help you get back on your feet.

Business Impact and Damage Assessment Survey

Lee County is working diligently to help those who may have been impacted by Hurricane Milton. Please complete this brief survey to track economic and physical impacts to your business. This survey can be assessed by visiting the link here.

Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

Florida Commerce has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $50,000 available per eligible businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton. Florida small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to visit FloridaJobs.org/EBL to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.

Business Resources

The Florida SBDC at FGCU is available to assist small business owners with questions and resources due to the effects of Hurricane Milton. The Florida SBDC at FGCU also offers NO-COST business consulting services to assist with all types of small business needs. Call 239-745-3700 or visit https://floridasbdc.org/request-for-consulting for scheduling.

FEMA and the SBA (Small Business Administration) will also be setting up business recovery centers for resource assistance. Locations will be announced soon.

Recent News

November Newsletter

This is your November Newsletter from the East Lee County Chamber of Commerce telling you about events happening in and around East Lee County.
Cruzin Dental Remodel Ribbon Cutting

Cruzin’ Dental Remodel Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Cruzin' Dental staff opened their newly renovated Lehigh Acres office with a ribbon cutting ceremony presided over by our own Board Member, Armor Persons.
Front parking lot view of the Lehigh Regional Medical Center with Florida and USA Flag waving in the wind

Lehigh Regional Medical Center Sold

Lehigh Regional Medical Center has been sold and the transfer process has begun. Prime Health has sold the Medical Center to Health Corporation of America.
Aerial view above a hurricane from a satellite

Lee County Announces Four Additional Shelter Openings In Advance Of Hurricane Milton

Lee County has announced that there have been additional shelters that have opened today at noon as Hurricane Milton is approaching our area.