Lee Cares Rehire Grant – UPDATES
This program provides grant funding to local businesses for rehiring a full-time position equivalent (FTE). This position must have been in the payroll as of March 1, 2020 and is re-established and filled July 6th or afterwards.
Lee County has identified $25 million in emergency relief funds to support businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Phase 2 of the County’s business assistance program, Lee County will provide emergency financial support through the Lee CARES Business Assistance Program for Job Creation (Business Rehire) Grant Program for qualified businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recent News
Conversations That Count Event in Lehigh Acres
Join Conversations That Count in Lehigh Acres on April 16th. Meet school leaders, learn district priorities, and take part in a community Q&A session.
Groovy 70s Fundraiser Dinner in Fort Myers
Join a Groovy 70s fundraiser dinner with celebrity servers, dinner, a silent auction, and more on April 18th that supports Lehigh Community Services.
Salvation Army Expands Services in East Lee County
Salvation Army, East Lee Chamber, and Kiwanis announced partnership to bring a new Hope Hub to East Lee, expanding access to critical community support.
Lehigh Acres Citizen Article: East Lee Chamber Honors Local Heroes
Lehigh Acres Citizen wrote an article covering the East Lee County Chamber Awards Gala, honoring local teachers, first responders, and healthcare workers.
