The Collaboratory

Millions in federal funds coming to Lee County for disaster help

Mike Walcher

The Collaboratory in Fort Myers is receiving about $19.3 million to better prepare for future disasters, like Hurricane Ian. Much of the money from the Environmental Protection Agency will pay for four hubs to keep supplies and resources for victims of future disasters.

Business/Economy

Belamarich named new CEO of Collaboratory, starts Sept. 5

WGCU Staff

Dr. Dawn Belamarich has been named the new president and CEO of Collaboratory.

The ResilientLee & Recovery Task Force Branches have been discussing priorities to focus on regarding the recovery to Hurricane Ian. During the firs round of town halls, each member of the audience is given eight stickers. At each Branch Station, participants vote for the priority that best matches their top priority for the Hurricane Ian recovery as it relates to that Branch.

Hurricane Recovery

Lee County Recovery Task Force gets feedback from Lehigh Acres for Hurricane Ian recovery plans

Tara Calligan

In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, the Lee County Recovery Task Force held another town hall in Lehigh Acres to get community feedback on community recovery and future resiliency needs.

Business/Economy

How a unique partnership helped The Gathering House recover from Ian: Moore About Business

Karen Moore

Karen Moore, publisher of Southwest Florida Business Today attended an event that honored grant recipients from a unique partnership between Florida TaxWatch, the Collaboratory of Fort Myers and Verizon. The Gathering House was one of 25 who received the needed funds.