Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Location
ZOOM meeting information will be emailed to all those registered the morning of the meeting (Oct. 19).
Fees/Admission
FREE to attend for members and non-members!
Please note in "Registration comments" which chamber you are with when you sign up to attend the session.
Contact Information
Nathaniel Arner
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DEO Business Disaster Relief Presenta...
Description
On October 4, Florida activated the Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $50 million available to small businesses that are impacted by Hurricane Ian. The program, administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), provides short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury or physical damage due to Hurricane Ian. Interested applicants can apply now through December 2, 2022, or until all available funds are expended.
Interested in learning more about this program? Join us on October 19 for a FREE seminar presented by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity where you can gather more information about this resource, ask questions relating to your business, and connect with other businesses in the region as we navigate recovery together.
Featuring:

Michael "Mike" DiNapoli
Director, Office of Small and Minority Business Capital
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Michael DiNapoli is the Director of Small and
Minority Business Capital for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), where he oversees key business lending programs, venture capital, and small and minority business programs. He is also responsible for the Homeowner Assistance Fund, and the Emergency Bridge Loan program when activated through Executive Order by the Governor.
In addition to his role at the agency, Mr. DiNapoli currently serves as Chairman for the Florida Development Finance Corporation, and board member for the First Housing Development Corporation of Florida.
Prior to joining DEO in 2017, Mr. DiNapoli was Senior Vice President for Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial in New York City, and he has held multiple positions specialized in finance and banking since 1993. Mr. DiNapoli received a Bachelor of Arts in English and American History with a minor in Economics and Finance from Manhattan College.
In partnership with:




Interested in learning more about this program? Join us on October 19 for a FREE seminar presented by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity where you can gather more information about this resource, ask questions relating to your business, and connect with other businesses in the region as we navigate recovery together.
Featuring:

Michael "Mike" DiNapoli
Director, Office of Small and Minority Business Capital
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Michael DiNapoli is the Director of Small and
Minority Business Capital for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), where he oversees key business lending programs, venture capital, and small and minority business programs. He is also responsible for the Homeowner Assistance Fund, and the Emergency Bridge Loan program when activated through Executive Order by the Governor.
In addition to his role at the agency, Mr. DiNapoli currently serves as Chairman for the Florida Development Finance Corporation, and board member for the First Housing Development Corporation of Florida.
Prior to joining DEO in 2017, Mr. DiNapoli was Senior Vice President for Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial in New York City, and he has held multiple positions specialized in finance and banking since 1993. Mr. DiNapoli received a Bachelor of Arts in English and American History with a minor in Economics and Finance from Manhattan College.
In partnership with:



