NAVIGATING THE STORM OF A LIFETIME. We continue the final discussion in our 3-part webinar series TOMORROW, January 26 from 12-1:30 PM, this time focusing on Lee County as a whole. Shawn McNulty, the Building Official for Lee County, joins Becker’s Joseph Adams and other industry experts to review the next steps and way forward for your community. Topics will include the tourism outlook for Lee County, zoning and floodplain regulations, the FEMA 50% rule, and more. Register below. #HurricaneIan #IanStrong #Rebuilding #LeeCounty #Sanibel #Captiva #FtMyers #Webinar #FL
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NEED TO KNOW TRENDS IN 2023. We are highlighting the potential disruptors you should be watching for in 2023, according to #thetrendreportforplanners. Last week, we looked at 4-D printing. Today, big brother is trying for #transparency. Cities like Washington, DC are piloting a transparency standard to combat public distrust. Tactics include posting stickers and QR codes that identify technology installations (think: cameras in public places). Next up: rewilding to address serious biodiversity challenges. #2023 #trends #planning
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NAVIGATING THE WAY FORWARD AFTER IAN. We want to help those of you in Ft. Myers Beach in the road to recovery from Hurricane Ian. Join Becker Shareholder Joseph Adams TOMORROW, January 25 from 12-1:30 PM for an interactive discussion with Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell and other industry experts. Topics will include insurance claims, property assessments, Florida’s new property tax relief statute, and much more. This is the second of our 3-part webinar series. We will focus on Lee County later this week. Register for one, or both here below. #HurricaneIan #IanStrong #Rebuilding #LeeCounty #Sanibel #Captiva #FtMyers #Webinar #FL
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In this week’s Washington Weekly: plenty of items on the agenda for House lawmakers, including bills that could ultimately affect gas prices and help prevent another nationwide airport fiasco that we experienced in December. The Senate also returns, and the big question at the White House is whether President Biden will negotiate with House Republicans to raise the debt ceiling—something he previously vowed not to do. #Washington #DebtCeiling #House #DC #Senate
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Washington Weekly: Week of January 23, 2023 | Becker
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The House: The House returns this week to take up a number of bills, beginning with a measure to require the Energy Department to craft a plan to increase oil and gas production leases on federal land...
REBUILDING THE ISLANDS AFTER IAN. For those of you recovering from Hurricane Ian, our hearts are with you. Learn the next steps of the rebuilding process for Sanibel/Captiva TOMORROW, January 24 from 12-1:30 PM. Sanibel’s Chief Building Official Craig Mole’ will join Becker Shareholder Joseph Adams and other industry experts to dive deep into topics that affect you, such as the FEMA 50% rule, handling insurance claims, the outlook for business and tourism, and much more. This is the first of our 3-part webinar series. We will focus on Ft. Myers Beach and Lee County later this week. Register for one, or all three below. #HurricaneIan #IanStrong #Rebuilding #LeeCounty #Sanibel #Captiva #FtMyers #Webinar #FL
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