Doing-Business-Guide-2015.Pdf

A Guide For Business Operation, Start-Up, Relocation and Expansion in Downtown Naples Doing Business

Doing Business Guide Doing Business Guide

First Edition First Edition 2015 2015

Doing Business Guide Doing Business Guide

First Edition First Edition 2015 2015

owntown Naples, Florida is the ideal place to start or owntown Naples, Florida is the ideal place to start or expand a business. The City of Naples, Fifth Avenue expand a business. The City of Naples, Fifth Avenue D South Business Improvement District, Inc. (BID) and D South Business Improvement District, Inc. (BID) and the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce want to the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce want to ensure that your business is successful for many years to come. ensure that your business is successful for many years to come. The Doing Business Guide is an important resource to facilitate The Doing Business Guide is an important resource to facilitate business development. Topics such as site selection, property business development. Topics such as site selection, property improvements, signage, permitting, taxes and licensing are improvements, signage, permitting, taxes and licensing are discussed within this booklet. Specific contact information is discussed within this booklet. Specific contact information is provided to make this Guide a great “one stop shop” for quick provided to make this Guide a great “one stop shop” for quick reference. reference. The Doing Business Guide highlights the basic tools and resources The Doing Business Guide highlights the basic tools and resources necessary to successfully operate a business. Please note that necessary to successfully operate a business. Please note that information in this booklet may change as ordinances, permitting information in this booklet may change as ordinances, permitting processes, and fees are revised and updated. Users are advised processes, and fees are revised and updated. Users are advised to verify all information with the appropriate department, to verify all information with the appropriate department, agency or organization. agency or organization. If you have any questions or comments regarding the If you have any questions or comments regarding the Doing Business Guide, please contact the Fifth Avenue South Doing Business Guide, please contact the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, Inc. at (239) 692-8436 or by email Business Improvement District, Inc. at (239) 692-8436 or by email to [email protected]. to [email protected].

2 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

Business Counseling & Management Assistance Page 5 Business Counseling & Management Assistance Page 5 Financial Assistance & Funding Opportunities Page 12 Financial Assistance & Funding Opportunities Page 12 Filing the Business or Company Name Page 19 Filing the Business or Company Name Page 19 Business Taxes & Certificates Page 20 Business Taxes & Certificates Page 20

Local Taxes & Certificates Page 20 Local Taxes & Certificates Page 20

State Taxes & Certificates Page 23 State Taxes & Certificates Page 23

Federal Taxes & Certificates Page 26 Federal Taxes & Certificates Page 26 Legal Matters Page 28 Legal Matters Page 28 Alcohol License Page 30 Alcohol License Page 30 Property Improvements & Building Permits Page 31 Property Improvements & Building Permits Page 31 Signage Page 35 Signage Page 35 Site Selection Page 37 Site Selection Page 37 Zoning Page 38 Zoning Page 38 Special Use Permits Page 39 Special Use Permits Page 39 Utility Services Page 44 Utility Services Page 44 Maintenance Page 48 Maintenance Page 48 Emergency Services & Public Safety Page 50 Emergency Services & Public Safety Page 50 Mobility & Parking Page 52 Mobility & Parking Page 52 Disability Resources Page 55 Disability Resources Page 55 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Page 58 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Page 58 Contact Information Page 60 Contact Information Page 60 Index Page 62 Index Page 62

3 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

Local Taxes & Certificates Page 20 Local Taxes & Certificates Page 20

State Taxes & Certificates Page 23 State Taxes & Certificates Page 23

3 3

BUSINESS START-UP FLOW CHART BUSINESS START-UP FLOW CHART

4 4

BUSINESS START-UP FLOW CHART BUSINESS START-UP FLOW CHART

4 4

Business Counseling & Management Business Counseling & Management Assistance Assistance

Starting a business can be a daunting process. The utilization of Starting a business can be a daunting process. The utilization of local business resources is a step in the right direction to ensure local business resources is a step in the right direction to ensure that a business is off to the right start, and maintains its success that a business is off to the right start, and maintains its success overtime. This section highlights the organizations and resources overtime. This section highlights the organizations and resources that specialize in providing technical and resource assistance to that specialize in providing technical and resource assistance to aid business creation and retention. aid business creation and retention.

City of Naples Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) City of Naples Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) 735 Eighth St. S. 735 Eighth St. S. Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-1030 (239) 213-1030 Fax: (239) 213-1033 Fax: (239) 213-1033 www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was established by City The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was established by City Resolution in 1994 and provides a mechanism to guide private and Resolution in 1994 and provides a mechanism to guide private and public initiatives to enhance economic development, improve physical public initiatives to enhance economic development, improve physical characteristics, encourage investment in Downtown Naples, improve characteristics, encourage investment in Downtown Naples, improve the quality of life for residents, and establish a framework for the the quality of life for residents, and establish a framework for the proper evolution of the CRA District. The Fifth Avenue South Business proper evolution of the CRA District. The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) is located within the CRA. The CRA works in Improvement District (BID) is located within the CRA. The CRA works in conjunction with the BID to develop programs that will enhance the conjunction with the BID to develop programs that will enhance the district’s economic viability. Some initiatives include public right-of-way district’s economic viability. Some initiatives include public right-of-way landscaping, wayfinding, public art and parking initiatives. landscaping, wayfinding, public art and parking initiatives.

For a copy of the CRA boundary map and Redevelopment Plan, please For a copy of the CRA boundary map and Redevelopment Plan, please visit the City’s website at www.naplesgov.com/departments/CRA. visit the City’s website at www.naplesgov.com/departments/CRA.

5 5

Business Counseling & Management Business Counseling & Management Assistance Assistance

5 5

Collier County Department of Business and Economic Collier County Department of Business and Economic Development Development 2660 N. Horseshoe Drive 2660 N. Horseshoe Drive Naples, FL 34104 Naples, FL 34104 (239) 252-8990 (239) 252-8990 www.colliergov.net www.colliergov.net

The mission of Collier County’s Department of Business and Economic The mission of Collier County’s Department of Business and Economic Development is to implement a successful program of economic Development is to implement a successful program of economic policies, strategies, and incentive programs that encourage a business- policies, strategies, and incentive programs that encourage a business- friendly environment through delivery of world-class customer service. friendly environment through delivery of world-class customer service. The department offers relevant services for start-up and expanding The department offers relevant services for start-up and expanding companies and industries with typically 25+ employees such as companies and industries with typically 25+ employees such as addressing business expansion and relocation, personal assistance in addressing business expansion and relocation, personal assistance in finding locations, automated building and site searches, regulatory finding locations, automated building and site searches, regulatory assistance, and coordination with local and state agencies. The assistance, and coordination with local and state agencies. The department also offers incentives through the following programs: department also offers incentives through the following programs: Advanced Long-term Productivity Strategy Incentive Program, Basic Advanced Long-term Productivity Strategy Incentive Program, Basic Industry Growth Incentive Program, and the Qualified Target Industry Industry Growth Incentive Program, and the Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund Program. Tax Refund Program.

Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100 Orlando, FL 32803 Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 956-5600 (407) 956-5600 Fax: (407) 956-5599 Fax: (407) 956-5599 www.enterpriseflorida.com www.enterpriseflorida.com

Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is a public-private partnership between Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is a public-private partnership between Florida’s business and government leaders and is the principal Florida’s business and government leaders and is the principal economic development organization for the state of Florida. EFI works economic development organization for the state of Florida. EFI works closely with a statewide network of economic development partners closely with a statewide network of economic development partners and is funded both by the State of Florida and by private-sector and is funded both by the State of Florida and by private-sector businesses. EFI’s Minority & Small Business, Entrepreneurship and businesses. EFI’s Minority & Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Capital (MaSBEC) division partners with outside organizations to Capital (MaSBEC) division partners with outside organizations to provide small, minority and entrepreneurial companies with training, provide small, minority and entrepreneurial companies with training, development and financing options. EFI has an extensive network of development and financing options. EFI has an extensive network of state, federal and non-profit resources ready to assist small state, federal and non-profit resources ready to assist small

6 6

6 6 businesses in accessing capital, entering new markets, and creating businesses in accessing capital, entering new markets, and creating revenue growth and job creation. revenue growth and job creation.

Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, Inc. (BID) Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, Inc. (BID) 649 5th Avenue South 649 5th Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 692-8436 (239) 692-8436 www.fifthavenuesouth.com www.fifthavenuesouth.com

The mission of the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, The mission of the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, Inc. (BID) is to brand, promote and create awareness of the Fifth Inc. (BID) is to brand, promote and create awareness of the Fifth Avenue South Business District to residents and visitors as THE Avenue South Business District to residents and visitors as THE destination of choice to live, work, shop, dine and play. A BID provides destination of choice to live, work, shop, dine and play. A BID provides an ongoing mechanism and dedicated source of revenue used by an ongoing mechanism and dedicated source of revenue used by property owners and merchants to guide the future of their retail and property owners and merchants to guide the future of their retail and commercial areas. The BID is based on state and local law, which commercial areas. The BID is based on state and local law, which permits property owners and merchants to band together to use the permits property owners and merchants to band together to use the local government’s tax collection powers to “assess” themselves. In local government’s tax collection powers to “assess” themselves. In Naples, these funds are collected by the county and through the city Naples, these funds are collected by the county and through the city returned to the BID and then used for purchasing supplemental returned to the BID and then used for purchasing supplemental services (e.g. management and administration of the BID district, and services (e.g. management and administration of the BID district, and advertising, promotions and special events) beyond those services advertising, promotions and special events) beyond those services provided by the city. The BID is bounded by the centerline of 9th Street provided by the city. The BID is bounded by the centerline of 9th Street (41) on the East with a jog around the 900 Building; on the West by the (41) on the East with a jog around the 900 Building; on the West by the centerline of 3rd Street South; on the North by the centerline of 4th centerline of 3rd Street South; on the North by the centerline of 4th Avenue South; and on the South by the centerline of 6th Avenue South Avenue South; and on the South by the centerline of 6th Avenue South with a jog around Cambier Park. Businesses located within these with a jog around Cambier Park. Businesses located within these boundaries are considered “members” of the BID. boundaries are considered “members” of the BID.

Through a partnership with the Florida Small Business Development Through a partnership with the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC), free business counseling services are provided monthly Center (SBDC), free business counseling services are provided monthly at the BID office. This service is offered to provide guidance to both at the BID office. This service is offered to provide guidance to both prospective and existing business owners located within the BID. The prospective and existing business owners located within the BID. The BID’s website at www.fifthavenuesouth.com provides links to helpful BID’s website at www.fifthavenuesouth.com provides links to helpful business and residential resources, a listing of available properties and business and residential resources, a listing of available properties and spaces, a listing of job opportunities within the district, and a listing of spaces, a listing of job opportunities within the district, and a listing of businesses located within the six block district. businesses located within the six block district.

businesses in accessing capital, entering new markets, and creating businesses in accessing capital, entering new markets, and creating revenue growth and job creation. revenue growth and job creation.

Once a business is established within the district, the BID provides a Once a business is established within the district, the BID provides a number of programs and resources including marketing, advertising, number of programs and resources including marketing, advertising, 7 7 networking, special events, and public improvements, to aid in networking, special events, and public improvements, to aid in sustaining a vibrant healthy business district. Additionally, the BID sustaining a vibrant healthy business district. Additionally, the BID serves as liaison between the City, the businesses, and property owners serves as liaison between the City, the businesses, and property owners to address issues and to develop programs to enhance the district. to address issues and to develop programs to enhance the district.

Collier County Virtual Entrepreneur Center Collier County Virtual Entrepreneur Center www.flvec.com/collier www.flvec.com/collier

The Collier County Virtual Entrepreneur Center is a free web portal The Collier County Virtual Entrepreneur Center is a free web portal designed to connect entrepreneurs with business support designed to connect entrepreneurs with business support organizations, programs and service providers who can support their organizations, programs and service providers who can support their new or growing business. Powered by the Florida High Tech Corridor new or growing business. Powered by the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, this ultimate small business owner source is an electronic one- Council, this ultimate small business owner source is an electronic one- stop resource to find information for a variety of situations and stop resource to find information for a variety of situations and requirements. The Center connects entrepreneurs and business requirements. The Center connects entrepreneurs and business owners with local, state, regional and national resources, programs and owners with local, state, regional and national resources, programs and service providers who can support every business need. service providers who can support every business need.

Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Gulf Coast University College of Business College of Business Lutgert Hall, 2nd Floor Lutgert Hall, 2nd Floor 10501 FGCU Blvd, S. 10501 FGCU Blvd, S. Ft. Myers, FL 33965 Ft. Myers, FL 33965 (239) 745-3700 (239) 745-3700 Fax: (239) 745-3710 Fax: (239) 745-3710 www.fsbdcswfl.org www.fsbdcswfl.org

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located on the The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located on the FGCU Campus provides a variety of consulting, continuing education, FGCU Campus provides a variety of consulting, continuing education, and research services to support entrepreneurship and business and research services to support entrepreneurship and business expansion through direct business consulting and educational expansion through direct business consulting and educational opportunities that address human resources, management, opportunities that address human resources, management, technology, capital formation, and infrastructure needs of the business technology, capital formation, and infrastructure needs of the business community. community.

Through the SBDC Network, clients also have access to applied Through the SBDC Network, clients also have access to applied research and export assistance. The SBDC at FGCU employs Certified research and export assistance. The SBDC at FGCU employs Certified

8 8

networking, special events, and public improvements, to aid in networking, special events, and public improvements, to aid in sustaining a vibrant healthy business district. Additionally, the BID sustaining a vibrant healthy business district. Additionally, the BID serves as liaison between the City, the businesses, and property owners serves as liaison between the City, the businesses, and property owners to address issues and to develop programs to enhance the district. to address issues and to develop programs to enhance the district.

Collier County Virtual Entrepreneur Center Collier County Virtual Entrepreneur Center www.flvec.com/collier www.flvec.com/collier

8 8

Business Analysts who provide free, confidential and one-on-one Business Analysts who provide free, confidential and one-on-one consulting, information, and guidance to small business owners. consulting, information, and guidance to small business owners. Certified Business Analysts from the SBDC are available to meet with Certified Business Analysts from the SBDC are available to meet with potential and existing small business owners at multiple locations in potential and existing small business owners at multiple locations in Southwest Florida. The SBDC at FGCU sponsors more than 120 Southwest Florida. The SBDC at FGCU sponsors more than 120 programs each year. These programs include a series of affordable programs each year. These programs include a series of affordable business startup workshops, management seminars, as well as select business startup workshops, management seminars, as well as select special events for start-up and existing small businesses. Other specific special events for start-up and existing small businesses. Other specific programs offered by the SBDC include Help for Disadvantaged and programs offered by the SBDC include Help for Disadvantaged and Minority Businesses, the Small Business Resource Network, and the Minority Businesses, the Small Business Resource Network, and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center, which aid business owners in a Procurement Technical Assistance Center, which aid business owners in a myriad of settings and situations. The SBDC partners locally with the myriad of settings and situations. The SBDC partners locally with the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District and the Greater Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District and the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce to provide one on one business Naples Chamber of Commerce to provide one on one business counseling services. counseling services.

Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce 2390 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 210 2390 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 210 Naples, FL 34103 Naples, FL 34103 (239) 262-6376 (239) 262-6376 Fax: (239) 262-8374 Fax: (239) 262-8374 [email protected] [email protected] www.napleschamber.org www.napleschamber.org

The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce offers its members access The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce offers its members access to more than 1,900 member companies representing more than 50,000 to more than 1,900 member companies representing more than 50,000 employees. The Chamber provides a collective voice that lobbies the employees. The Chamber provides a collective voice that lobbies the critical business issues facing our community. The Chamber provides critical business issues facing our community. The Chamber provides resource assistance to small and medium sized entrepreneurial resource assistance to small and medium sized entrepreneurial businesses through The Partnership for Collier’s Future Economy— businesses through The Partnership for Collier’s Future Economy— Opportunity Naples. The Partnership supports existing businesses by Opportunity Naples. The Partnership supports existing businesses by providing opportunities for top executives to share opinions and topics providing opportunities for top executives to share opinions and topics of mutual concern, and by helping entrepreneurs of high growth firms of mutual concern, and by helping entrepreneurs of high growth firms realize their potential. The Chamber offers a CEO Executive Workshop realize their potential. The Chamber offers a CEO Executive Workshop program, business and community outreach campaigns, the Chairman’s program, business and community outreach campaigns, the Chairman’s Luncheon Series, and a Business of the Month awards program. The Luncheon Series, and a Business of the Month awards program. The Chamber and the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District Chamber and the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District partner on a number of initiatives to promote small business and partner on a number of initiatives to promote small business and encourage residents to shop locally. The Chamber also operates the encourage residents to shop locally. The Chamber also operates the Visitor Information Center at (239) 262-6141. Visitor Information Center at (239) 262-6141. 9 9

Hispanic Business Initiative Fund Hispanic Business Initiative Fund South Florida Main Office - Miami South Florida Main Office - Miami 2315 NW 107th Avenue, Office #1M17 2315 NW 107th Avenue, Office #1M17 Mail Box #15 Mail Box #15 Miami, FL 33172 Miami, FL 33172 (786) 329-5830 (786) 329-5830 www.hbiffl.com www.hbiffl.com

The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida, Inc. (HBIF) is an The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida, Inc. (HBIF) is an economic development, nonprofit organization providing bilingual economic development, nonprofit organization providing bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their business in Florida. HBIF’s quality professional services include business in Florida. HBIF’s quality professional services include education assistance, individual technical assistance, entrepreneurial education assistance, individual technical assistance, entrepreneurial grants for subcontracted services, and loan facilitation. grants for subcontracted services, and loan facilitation.

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 900 Goodlette Road North 900 Goodlette Road North Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 430-0081 (239) 430-0081 www.naples.score.org www.naples.score.org

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE provides free consulting services on a broad variety of topics SCORE provides free consulting services on a broad variety of topics including writing business plans, advertising and marketing strategies, including writing business plans, advertising and marketing strategies, negotiating leases, trademark registrations, and navigating local negotiating leases, trademark registrations, and navigating local government licensing and regulatory issues. The Naples SCORE chapter government licensing and regulatory issues. The Naples SCORE chapter has over 60 volunteers with a wide variety of business backgrounds. In has over 60 volunteers with a wide variety of business backgrounds. In addition to face to face counseling, SCORE offers a variety of addition to face to face counseling, SCORE offers a variety of educational workshops on topics of interest to small businesses. With educational workshops on topics of interest to small businesses. With access to a wide variety of documents, templates and tools to assist access to a wide variety of documents, templates and tools to assist you in starting or growing your business, the information provided by you in starting or growing your business, the information provided by SCORE covers a range of subjects including initial business planning, SCORE covers a range of subjects including initial business planning, capital sources, government agencies, and much more. capital sources, government agencies, and much more.

The SCORE Chapter in Naples has an online Business Resource Library The SCORE Chapter in Naples has an online Business Resource Library for people that prefer to ‘surf’ over meeting directly with a counselor. for people that prefer to ‘surf’ over meeting directly with a counselor. The Library can be accessed at www.scorenaples.org/library. The Library can be accessed at www.scorenaples.org/library.

10 10

Small Business Resource Network (SBRN) Small Business Resource Network (SBRN) Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Gulf Coast University College of Business College of Business Lutgert Hall, 2nd Floor Lutgert Hall, 2nd Floor 10501 FGCU Blvd, S. 10501 FGCU Blvd, S. Ft. Myers, FL 33965 Ft. Myers, FL 33965 (239) 745-3700 (239) 745-3700 Fax: (239) 745-3710 Fax: (239) 745-3710 www.sbrn.org www.sbrn.org

The Small Business Resource Network (SBRN) is a public-private The Small Business Resource Network (SBRN) is a public-private partnership of the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) partnership of the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) Network, the Florida Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Network, the Florida Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development, and member firms that serve small businesses. The SBRN Development, and member firms that serve small businesses. The SBRN website provides a free information clearing-house to connect small website provides a free information clearing-house to connect small businesses with government and non-profit agencies, and the fee-for- businesses with government and non-profit agencies, and the fee-for- service professional expertise needed to achieve business goals. service professional expertise needed to achieve business goals.

TIP: International Trade TIP: International Trade Florida is home to more than 58,000 exporters, the second Florida is home to more than 58,000 exporters, the second highest number in the United States. Naples is an area which highest number in the United States. Naples is an area which attracts a diversity of business professionals and consumers. attracts a diversity of business professionals and consumers. Understanding applicable international standards and the Understanding applicable international standards and the resources available may be helpful in growing your business. resources available may be helpful in growing your business. Three key organizations provide export and trade counseling, Three key organizations provide export and trade counseling, advocacy and business matchmaking assistance—the U.S. advocacy and business matchmaking assistance—the U.S. Department of Commerce, Local U.S. Export Assistance Department of Commerce, Local U.S. Export Assistance Center at www.export.gov/florida; the U.S. Small Business Center at www.export.gov/florida; the U.S. Small Business Administration South Florida District Office at Administration South Florida District Office at www.sba.gov/fl/south; and Enterprise Florida, Inc., www.sba.gov/fl/south; and Enterprise Florida, Inc., International Trade Development Program for Small Business International Trade Development Program for Small Business at www.enterpriseflorida.com. at www.enterpriseflorida.com.

11 11

Financial Assistance & Funding Financial Assistance & Funding Opportunities Opportunities

Raising capital to support or grow your business is not easy, and Raising capital to support or grow your business is not easy, and can be a complex process. Understanding the various options can be a complex process. Understanding the various options available for funding and financial guidance is an important and available for funding and financial guidance is an important and useful tool for business owners to harness and utilize. This useful tool for business owners to harness and utilize. This section provides resources to aid business owners seeking section provides resources to aid business owners seeking financial assistance, incentives, and opportunities. financial assistance, incentives, and opportunities.

The loan opportunities below are hosted electronically by Enterprise The loan opportunities below are hosted electronically by Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) Contact information, applications, and supplemental Florida, Inc. (EFI) Contact information, applications, and supplemental information is available on the EFI website. information is available on the EFI website.

 Small Business Loan Support Program  Small Business Loan Support Program Enterprise Florida Inc. operates a State Small Business Credit Enterprise Florida Inc. operates a State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program which is designed to assist small Initiative (SSBCI) program which is designed to assist small businesses in obtaining loan approvals and leverage private capital businesses in obtaining loan approvals and leverage private capital for use in startup costs, working capital, business procurement, for use in startup costs, working capital, business procurement, franchise fees, equipment, inventory, or the purchase of franchise fees, equipment, inventory, or the purchase of owner‐occupied commercial real estate. owner‐occupied commercial real estate.  Loan Guarantee Program and Loan Participation Program  Loan Guarantee Program and Loan Participation Program The Loan Guarantee Program and Loan Participation Program is The Loan Guarantee Program and Loan Participation Program is available to qualified businesses that demonstrate adequate available to qualified businesses that demonstrate adequate historical and/or proposed cash flow coverage and other credit historical and/or proposed cash flow coverage and other credit underwriting metrics. The typical loan guarantee or loan underwriting metrics. The typical loan guarantee or loan participation will range between 5-20% of the total required participation will range between 5-20% of the total required financing. Loan guarantees and loan participation’s may range financing. Loan guarantees and loan participation’s may range from $250,000 – $5,000,000. The maximum loan term permitted is from $250,000 – $5,000,000. The maximum loan term permitted is five years. five years.

12 12

Financial Assistance & Funding Financial Assistance & Funding Opportunities Opportunities

12 12

 Phase 0 Program  Phase 0 Program The “Phase 0″ Pilot Program is being implemented through a The “Phase 0″ Pilot Program is being implemented through a partnership between Enterprise Florida, Inc., and participating partnership between Enterprise Florida, Inc., and participating Technology Incubators, University Technology Transfer Offices, Technology Incubators, University Technology Transfer Offices, Economic Development Organizations, and Small Business Economic Development Organizations, and Small Business Development Centers. It is intended to help Florida companies Development Centers. It is intended to help Florida companies increase their chances of submitting a successful Small Business increase their chances of submitting a successful Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) proposal. The maximum award amount is set at $3,000. (STTR) proposal. The maximum award amount is set at $3,000.  504 Bridge Loan Program  504 Bridge Loan Program The 504 Bridge Loan Program is a key sub-component to Florida’s The 504 Bridge Loan Program is a key sub-component to Florida’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program. These loans State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program. These loans are processed by Florida First Capital Finance Corporation, working are processed by Florida First Capital Finance Corporation, working in conjunction with Enterprise Florida. With SBA 504 Loans, lenders in conjunction with Enterprise Florida. With SBA 504 Loans, lenders are permitted to finance equipment and owner-occupied real are permitted to finance equipment and owner-occupied real estate purchases up to 90% of the total project cost. This particular estate purchases up to 90% of the total project cost. This particular program is targeted for transactions ranging from $250,000 – program is targeted for transactions ranging from $250,000 – $5,000,000. The maximum loan term permitted is six months. $5,000,000. The maximum loan term permitted is six months.

Florida Venture Forum Florida Venture Forum 707 W. Azeele Street 707 W. Azeele Street Tampa, FL 33606 Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 335-8116 (813) 335-8116 www.flventure.org www.flventure.org

The Florida Venture Forum is a statewide member organization that The Florida Venture Forum is a statewide member organization that helps entrepreneurs obtain funding through education, strategic helps entrepreneurs obtain funding through education, strategic partnering and effective networking. The Forum's educational partnering and effective networking. The Forum's educational programs provide in-depth information on topics such as raising debt programs provide in-depth information on topics such as raising debt and equity capital, human resources, finance, management, term sheet and equity capital, human resources, finance, management, term sheet negotiation, valuations, marketing and R&D. Offering candid negotiation, valuations, marketing and R&D. Offering candid management and financial advice, and hands-on technical assistance, management and financial advice, and hands-on technical assistance, these programs provide a valuable learning experience for these programs provide a valuable learning experience for entrepreneurs and growing companies. entrepreneurs and growing companies.

13 13

Florida Venture Forum Florida Venture Forum 707 W. Azeele Street 707 W. Azeele Street Tampa, FL 33606 Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 335-8116 (813) 335-8116 www.flventure.org www.flventure.org

13 13

State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity State of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity 107 East Madison Street 107 East Madison Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 245-7105 (850) 245-7105 www.floridajobs.org www.floridajobs.org

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity administers state and The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity administers state and federal programs and initiatives to help visitors, citizens, businesses, federal programs and initiatives to help visitors, citizens, businesses, and communities. Their website provides information on workforce and communities. Their website provides information on workforce programs, community development opportunities, and economic programs, community development opportunities, and economic development initiatives and programs. development initiatives and programs.

 Community Contribution Tax Credit Program  Community Contribution Tax Credit Program The Community Contribution Tax Credit Program provides a The Community Contribution Tax Credit Program provides a financial incentive (up to 50% tax credit or sales tax refund) to financial incentive (up to 50% tax credit or sales tax refund) to encourage Florida businesses to make donations toward encourage Florida businesses to make donations toward community development and housing projects for low-income community development and housing projects for low-income persons. The tax credit is easy for a business to receive. Businesses persons. The tax credit is easy for a business to receive. Businesses located anywhere in Florida that make donations to approved located anywhere in Florida that make donations to approved community development projects may receive a tax credit of up to community development projects may receive a tax credit of up to 50 percent of the value of the donation. 50 percent of the value of the donation.  Minority Owned Business Assistance  Minority Owned Business Assistance Florida assists developing and expanding minority-owned business Florida assists developing and expanding minority-owned business enterprises by evaluating their unmet needs for capital, providing enterprises by evaluating their unmet needs for capital, providing technical assistance and creating partnerships between state and technical assistance and creating partnerships between state and local governments and private enterprises to aid in business local governments and private enterprises to aid in business development. The Black Business Loan Program provides loans, development. The Black Business Loan Program provides loans, loan guarantees, or investments through Loan Administrators to loan guarantees, or investments through Loan Administrators to black business enterprises that cannot otherwise obtain capital black business enterprises that cannot otherwise obtain capital through conventional lending institutions but who could otherwise through conventional lending institutions but who could otherwise compete successfully in the private sector. compete successfully in the private sector.  State Small Business Credit Initiative  State Small Business Credit Initiative The State Small Business Credit Initiative programs include the The State Small Business Credit Initiative programs include the Florida Capital Access Program, Florida Venture Capital Program Florida Capital Access Program, Florida Venture Capital Program and the Small Business Loan Support Program. These programs and the Small Business Loan Support Program. These programs provide Florida's small businesses access to debt and venture provide Florida's small businesses access to debt and venture capital financing that may not otherwise be available. capital financing that may not otherwise be available. o Florida Capital Access Program: CAP is a loan portfolio o Florida Capital Access Program: CAP is a loan portfolio insurance program enabling lenders to make loans to small insurance program enabling lenders to make loans to small businesses that are creditworthy, but are not getting the businesses that are creditworthy, but are not getting the loans they need to expand and create jobs. Small loans they need to expand and create jobs. Small 14 14

businesses benefit from CAP by securing capital through businesses benefit from CAP by securing capital through lenders. Small businesses are encouraged to contact lenders. Small businesses are encouraged to contact participating lenders listed electronically to learn more participating lenders listed electronically to learn more about lending options through CAP. about lending options through CAP. o Florida Venture Capital Program: The Florida Venture o Florida Venture Capital Program: The Florida Venture Capital Program targets equity investments and Capital Program targets equity investments and convertible debt instruments ranging from $1,000,000 - convertible debt instruments ranging from $1,000,000 - $3,000,000, although larger transactions may be $3,000,000, although larger transactions may be permitted in exceptional cases. Investment emphasis will permitted in exceptional cases. Investment emphasis will be toward businesses within Florida’s targeted industries, be toward businesses within Florida’s targeted industries, which include aerospace and aviation; alternative and which include aerospace and aviation; alternative and clean energy technology; financial and professional clean energy technology; financial and professional services; homeland security and defense; information services; homeland security and defense; information technology; life sciences; and manufacturing. technology; life sciences; and manufacturing. For more information on the SSBCI, please contact the office of the For more information on the SSBCI, please contact the office of the Florida Opportunity Fund at (407) 838-1400, ext. 215. Florida Opportunity Fund at (407) 838-1400, ext. 215.

TIP: Making the Most of Technology TIP: Making the Most of Technology Technology plays a major role in the way business is conducted Technology plays a major role in the way business is conducted today. Staying abreast of technological advancements will help today. Staying abreast of technological advancements will help keep business owners ahead of the game. The Naples Chapter keep business owners ahead of the game. The Naples Chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the

Small Business Development Center (SBDC-FGCU) offer Small Business Development Center (SBDC-FGCU) offer

programs and workshops addressing the use of social media, programs and workshops addressing the use of social media,

the prevalence of cybercrime, creating a company website and the prevalence of cybercrime, creating a company website and

marketing through the internet. Many workshops are done in marketing through the internet. Many workshops are done in conjunction with the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. conjunction with the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. Check the Chamber website at www.napleschamber.org for Check the Chamber website at www.napleschamber.org for upcoming events. upcoming events.

15 15

Small Business Development Center (SBDC-FGCU) offer Small Business Development Center (SBDC-FGCU) offer

programs and workshops addressing the use of social media, programs and workshops addressing the use of social media,

the prevalence of cybercrime, creating a company website and the prevalence of cybercrime, creating a company website and

15 15

Tamiami Angel Fund II, LLC. Tamiami Angel Fund II, LLC. 3003 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 410 3003 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 410 Naples, FL 34103 Naples, FL 34103 (239) 262-6300 (239) 262-6300 Fax: (239) 262-2212 Fax: (239) 262-2212 www.tamiamiangels.com www.tamiamiangels.com

The Tamiami Angel Funds are member-owned and member-managed The Tamiami Angel Funds are member-owned and member-managed for-profit investment partnerships that seek to provide members the for-profit investment partnerships that seek to provide members the opportunity for active involvement in a diversified capital investment opportunity for active involvement in a diversified capital investment process and a portfolio of high quality, high growth companies with a process and a portfolio of high quality, high growth companies with a preference toward those companies located in the State of Florida. preference toward those companies located in the State of Florida. Angel investors provide billions of dollars of funds each year for early Angel investors provide billions of dollars of funds each year for early stage companies. Navigating to the provided website will allow you to stage companies. Navigating to the provided website will allow you to read about investment criteria, the funding process, and submit a read about investment criteria, the funding process, and submit a business plan if the Angel Fund is a good match for your company. business plan if the Angel Fund is a good match for your company.

U.S. Small Business Administration U.S. Small Business Administration South Florida District Office South Florida District Office 100 S. Biscayne Blvd 7th Floor 100 S. Biscayne Blvd 7th Floor Miami, FL 33131 Miami, FL 33131 (305) 536-5521 (305) 536-5521 Fax: (305) 536-5058 Fax: (305) 536-5058 [email protected] [email protected] www.SBA.gov/southflorida www.SBA.gov/southflorida

Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. businesses.

 General Small Business Loans: 7(a)  General Small Business Loans: 7(a) The 7(a) Loan Program, which is the Small Business The 7(a) Loan Program, which is the Small Business Administration’s most common loan program, includes financial Administration’s most common loan program, includes financial help for businesses with special requirements. Eligibility standards help for businesses with special requirements. Eligibility standards require that businesses operate for profit, are small by SBA require that businesses operate for profit, are small by SBA standards, and demonstrate the need for loan proceeds, among standards, and demonstrate the need for loan proceeds, among others. 7(a) loans have a maximum loan amount of $5 million. SBA others. 7(a) loans have a maximum loan amount of $5 million. SBA does not set a minimum loan amount. Further information may be does not set a minimum loan amount. Further information may be

16 16

found electronically on the U.S. Small Business Administration found electronically on the U.S. Small Business Administration website, or by contacting the regional branch located in Miami. website, or by contacting the regional branch located in Miami.  Microloan Program  Microloan Program The Microloan program provides loans up to $50,000 to help small The Microloan program provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centers start up and businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centers start up and expand. The U.S. Small Business Administration provides funds to expand. The U.S. Small Business Administration provides funds to specially designated intermediary lenders, which are nonprofit specially designated intermediary lenders, which are nonprofit community-based organizations with experience in lending as well community-based organizations with experience in lending as well as management and technical assistance. These intermediaries as management and technical assistance. These intermediaries administer the Microloan program for eligible borrowers. administer the Microloan program for eligible borrowers. Microloans can be used for working capital, inventory or supplies, Microloans can be used for working capital, inventory or supplies, furniture or fixtures, machinery or equipment. furniture or fixtures, machinery or equipment.  Guaranteed Loan Programs (Debt Financing)  Guaranteed Loan Programs (Debt Financing) Through the Guaranteed Loan Program, the Small Business Through the Guaranteed Loan Program, the Small Business Administration sets the guidelines for the loans provided by Administration sets the guidelines for the loans provided by partner lenders (community development organizations and partner lenders (community development organizations and microlending institutions). The SBA guarantees that these loans will microlending institutions). The SBA guarantees that these loans will be repaid, thus eliminating some of the risk to the lending partners. be repaid, thus eliminating some of the risk to the lending partners. So when a business applies for an SBA loan, it is actually applying So when a business applies for an SBA loan, it is actually applying for a commercial loan, structured according to SBA requirements for a commercial loan, structured according to SBA requirements with an SBA guaranty. SBA-guaranteed loans may not be made to a with an SBA guaranty. SBA-guaranteed loans may not be made to a small business if the borrower has access to other financing on small business if the borrower has access to other financing on reasonable terms. reasonable terms.  Bonding Programs (Surety Bonds)  Bonding Programs (Surety Bonds) SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program helps small business SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program helps small business contractors who cannot obtain surety bonds through regular contractors who cannot obtain surety bonds through regular commercial channels. A surety bond is a three-party instrument commercial channels. A surety bond is a three-party instrument between a surety (someone who agrees to be responsible for the between a surety (someone who agrees to be responsible for the debt or obligation of another), a contractor and a project owner. debt or obligation of another), a contractor and a project owner. The agreement binds the contractor to comply with the terms and The agreement binds the contractor to comply with the terms and conditions of a contract. If the contractor is unable to successfully conditions of a contract. If the contractor is unable to successfully perform the contract, the surety assumes the contractor's perform the contract, the surety assumes the contractor's responsibilities and ensures that the project is completed. SBA can responsibilities and ensures that the project is completed. SBA can guarantee bonds for contracts up to $5 million, covering bid, guarantee bonds for contracts up to $5 million, covering bid, performance and payment bonds, and in some cases up to $10 performance and payment bonds, and in some cases up to $10 million for certain contracts. million for certain contracts.  Disaster Loans  Disaster Loans SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and most private nonprofit organizations. businesses of all sizes, and most private nonprofit organizations. SBA disaster loans can be used to repair or replace the following SBA disaster loans can be used to repair or replace the following items damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster: real estate, items damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster: real estate, 17 17

TIP: Preparing for Natural Disasters TIP: Preparing for Natural Disasters As a business in Florida, understanding how to prepare for As a business in Florida, understanding how to prepare for natural disasters, especially hurricanes, is critical. The Collier natural disasters, especially hurricanes, is critical. The Collier County Emergency Management Department’s website offers County Emergency Management Department’s website offers many resources on planning and recovering from natural many resources on planning and recovering from natural disasters, such as an Evacuation Planning Guide, a Tropical disasters, such as an Evacuation Planning Guide, a Tropical Cyclone Brochure, an Emergency Preparedness Brochure, and Cyclone Brochure, an Emergency Preparedness Brochure, and All Hazards Guide, and links to resources that businesses can All Hazards Guide, and links to resources that businesses can utilize to aid in the recovery of damaged property. To find utilize to aid in the recovery of damaged property. To find more information about disaster preparedness and recovery, more information about disaster preparedness and recovery, visit www.colliergov.net or call the Emergency Management visit www.colliergov.net or call the Emergency Management Department at (239) 252-3600. Department at (239) 252-3600. The City of Naples’ Building Department also offers assistance The City of Naples’ Building Department also offers assistance from their Floodplain Coordinator. More information can be from their Floodplain Coordinator. More information can be found at www.naplesgov.com/Building Department/ Flood found at www.naplesgov.com/Building Department/ Flood Information. Information.

18 18

personal property, machinery and equipment, and inventory and personal property, machinery and equipment, and inventory and business assets. The U.S. Small Business Administration offers business assets. The U.S. Small Business Administration offers several types of disaster loans which have specific qualification several types of disaster loans which have specific qualification requirements. requirements.

18 18

Filing the Business or Company Name Filing the Business or Company Name

Your business or company name is your calling card. This section Your business or company name is your calling card. This section highlights the necessary processes and contact information for highlights the necessary processes and contact information for filing your business or company name within the State of Florida. filing your business or company name within the State of Florida.

Florida Department of State Florida Department of State Division of Corporations Division of Corporations P.O. Box 6327 P.O. Box 6327 Tallahassee, FL 32314 Tallahassee, FL 32314 (850) 245-6052 (850) 245-6052 www.sunbiz.org www.sunbiz.org

A Fictitious Name registration is required of individuals who do business A Fictitious Name registration is required of individuals who do business under any name other than their legal personal name or under a under any name other than their legal personal name or under a properly registered corporate name, partnership, trademark or service properly registered corporate name, partnership, trademark or service mark. Applicants may contact the Division of Corporations or check the mark. Applicants may contact the Division of Corporations or check the website for a complete index to see if the name is already in use. website for a complete index to see if the name is already in use.

If a change of business ownership occurs, the owners must file a If a change of business ownership occurs, the owners must file a cancellation and re-registration within 30 days of the change. Fictitious cancellation and re-registration within 30 days of the change. Fictitious name applications can be filed online or are available for download name applications can be filed online or are available for download from the above website. A filing fee applies. from the above website. A filing fee applies.

TIP: Promoting Your Business on the Web TIP: Promoting Your Business on the Web

If you plan to promote your business on the internet, you may If you plan to promote your business on the internet, you may want to consider a business name that is also an available want to consider a business name that is also an available website domain name. website domain name. You can easily check available domain names by searching for You can easily check available domain names by searching for your proposed “.com” name at www.domain.com. your proposed “.com” name at www.domain.com.

19 19

Filing the Business or Company Name Filing the Business or Company Name

TIP: Promoting Your Business on the Web TIP: Promoting Your Business on the Web

19 19

Business Taxes & Certificates – Local, State Business Taxes & Certificates – Local, State & Federal & Federal

Every business needs one or more federal, state or local licenses Every business needs one or more federal, state or local licenses or permits to operate. Licenses can range from a basic operating or permits to operate. Licenses can range from a basic operating license to very specific permits, such as environmental permits. license to very specific permits, such as environmental permits. Regulations vary by industry, state and locality, so it's very Regulations vary by industry, state and locality, so it's very important to understand the licensing rules. Not complying with important to understand the licensing rules. Not complying with licensing and permitting regulations can lead to expensive fines licensing and permitting regulations can lead to expensive fines and put your business at serious risk. All businesses are required and put your business at serious risk. All businesses are required to pay federal, state, and in some cases, local taxes. Most to pay federal, state, and in some cases, local taxes. Most businesses will need to register with the IRS and state and local businesses will need to register with the IRS and state and local revenue agencies, and receive a tax ID number or permit. The revenue agencies, and receive a tax ID number or permit. The following resources will help determine your local, state, and following resources will help determine your local, state, and federal tax registration requirements. federal tax registration requirements.

Local Taxes & Certificates Local Taxes & Certificates Business Tax Receipts Business Tax Receipts Businesses operating in the City of Naples must have a Business Tax Businesses operating in the City of Naples must have a Business Tax Receipt from both the City of Naples and Collier County. Receipt from both the City of Naples and Collier County.

City of Naples Finance Department City of Naples Finance Department 735 Eighth St. S. 735 Eighth St. S. Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-1800 (239) 213-1800 Fax: (239) 213-1805 Fax: (239) 213-1805 [email protected] [email protected] www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

Chapter 34; Section 34-63 of the Naples Code of Ordinances requires Chapter 34; Section 34-63 of the Naples Code of Ordinances requires that anyone who engages in or manages any business, occupation or that anyone who engages in or manages any business, occupation or profession, within the city limits must obtain a city business tax receipt, profession, within the city limits must obtain a city business tax receipt, and pay the applicable business tax before the commencement of any and pay the applicable business tax before the commencement of any business. The business tax must be paid annually. business. The business tax must be paid annually.

20 20

Business Taxes & Certificates – Local, State Business Taxes & Certificates – Local, State & Federal & Federal

20 20

Which Business Tax Receipt do I get first, the City, the County, or the Which Business Tax Receipt do I get first, the City, the County, or the state? state? If you are a professional or in a business that requires a license from any If you are a professional or in a business that requires a license from any division of the state, you must first obtain your state license before division of the state, you must first obtain your state license before applying for your City of Naples business tax receipt. To determine the applying for your City of Naples business tax receipt. To determine the appropriate licensing department for your business, contact the Florida appropriate licensing department for your business, contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation at 850-487-1395. Department of Business and Professional Regulation at 850-487-1395. Obtain the city tax receipt before the county tax receipt. Collier Obtain the city tax receipt before the county tax receipt. Collier County's Business Tax Receipt information is online at County's Business Tax Receipt information is online at www.colliertax.com. www.colliertax.com.

Where do I apply for the Business Tax Receipt? Where do I apply for the Business Tax Receipt? Apply for the Business Tax Receipt at the City of Naples Finance Apply for the Business Tax Receipt at the City of Naples Finance Department, Customer Service Division, at City Hall at 735 8th Street Department, Customer Service Division, at City Hall at 735 8th Street South; the hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. South; the hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may also download a Business Tax Application at You may also download a Business Tax Application at www.naplesgov.com. www.naplesgov.com.

Is there a fee for change of address, name, or ownership? Is there a fee for change of address, name, or ownership? Yes. The business owner/professional must complete a new business Yes. The business owner/professional must complete a new business tax application and pay a fee. The fee is determined by the type of tax application and pay a fee. The fee is determined by the type of business and/or the number of employees. There is a fee which is business and/or the number of employees. There is a fee which is comprised of a percentage of the required business tax fee when there comprised of a percentage of the required business tax fee when there is a change of ownership, location, or business name. If the only is a change of ownership, location, or business name. If the only change is phone number or mailing address, then there is no fee change is phone number or mailing address, then there is no fee (assuming the business is not moving to a different location). If the (assuming the business is not moving to a different location). If the business is relocating to a different location, a new business tax receipt business is relocating to a different location, a new business tax receipt application is required. application is required.

Collier County Collier County Business Tax Receipt Business Tax Receipt 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive Naples, FL 34104 Naples, FL 34104 239-252-2477 239-252-2477 [email protected] [email protected] www.colliertax.com www.colliertax.com

Any business operating anywhere in Collier County (even inside city Any business operating anywhere in Collier County (even inside city limits of Naples, Marco Island or Everglades City) must have a county limits of Naples, Marco Island or Everglades City) must have a county

21 21

21 21 business tax receipt. The license is for the privilege of engaging in a business tax receipt. The license is for the privilege of engaging in a business activity either for profit or non-profit. business activity either for profit or non-profit.

Obtaining a business tax receipt requires filing an application at the Obtaining a business tax receipt requires filing an application at the County’s Business Tax Receipt Office, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive or at County’s Business Tax Receipt Office, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive or at their Green Tree location at 2348 Immokalee Road. All commercial their Green Tree location at 2348 Immokalee Road. All commercial businesses located in the county will need approval from the Planning businesses located in the county will need approval from the Planning Department (located at 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive) and a fire inspection Department (located at 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive) and a fire inspection from your local fire department district. In some instances, permits and from your local fire department district. In some instances, permits and certifications are required from other state or county agencies. certifications are required from other state or county agencies.

If the business is located in the city of Naples, Marco Island, or If the business is located in the city of Naples, Marco Island, or Everglades City, a county Business Tax Receipt must be obtained after Everglades City, a county Business Tax Receipt must be obtained after the issuance of a municipality license, and a copy of the municipality the issuance of a municipality license, and a copy of the municipality license (Tax Receipt) must be provided. license (Tax Receipt) must be provided.

License FEES vary by type of business. Licenses are renewed annually License FEES vary by type of business. Licenses are renewed annually by September 30. by September 30.

Tangible Personal Property Tax Tangible Personal Property Tax Collier County Property Appraiser Collier County Property Appraiser 3950 Radio Road 3950 Radio Road Naples, FL 34104 Naples, FL 34104 (239) 252-8141 (239) 252-8141 Fax: (239) 252-2071 Fax: (239) 252-2071 www.collierappraiser.com www.collierappraiser.com

Tangible Personal Property is everything other than real estate that has Tangible Personal Property is everything other than real estate that has value by itself. It would include items such as furniture, fixtures, value by itself. It would include items such as furniture, fixtures, equipment, tools, machinery, household appliances, signs, leasehold equipment, tools, machinery, household appliances, signs, leasehold improvements, supplies, leased equipment and any other equipment improvements, supplies, leased equipment and any other equipment used in a business or income producing venture. Anyone in possession used in a business or income producing venture. Anyone in possession of assets on January 1st who has a proprietorship, partnership, of assets on January 1st who has a proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or is a self-employed agent or contractor, must file each corporation, or is a self-employed agent or contractor, must file each year. Property owners who lease, loan or rent property must also file. year. Property owners who lease, loan or rent property must also file. All Tangible Personal Property Tax Returns must be filed between All Tangible Personal Property Tax Returns must be filed between January 1st and April 1st of each year to avoid penalties. Florida Statutes January 1st and April 1st of each year to avoid penalties. Florida Statutes provide that penalties be applied at 5% per month or portion of a month provide that penalties be applied at 5% per month or portion of a month

22 22

business tax receipt. The license is for the privilege of engaging in a business tax receipt. The license is for the privilege of engaging in a business activity either for profit or non-profit. business activity either for profit or non-profit.

License FEES vary by type of business. Licenses are renewed annually License FEES vary by type of business. Licenses are renewed annually by September 30. by September 30.

22 22 that a return is late. Penalties apply for unreported or omitted that a return is late. Penalties apply for unreported or omitted property; and if no return is filed. property; and if no return is filed.

State Taxes & Certificates State Taxes & Certificates

Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) Naples Service Center Naples Service Center 3845 Beck Blvd, #831 3845 Beck Blvd, #831 Naples, FL 34114 Naples, FL 34114 (239) 348-7565 (239) 348-7565 www.myflorida.com/dor www.myflorida.com/dor

The Department of Revenue is a federal agency responsible for The Department of Revenue is a federal agency responsible for handling income generated by taxation, fees, interest, and penalties. handling income generated by taxation, fees, interest, and penalties. The Department of Revenue deals with tax revenue generated by The Department of Revenue deals with tax revenue generated by individuals and businesses. individuals and businesses.

 Florida Corporate Income Tax  Florida Corporate Income Tax Corporations doing business in Florida are subject to the Corporate Corporations doing business in Florida are subject to the Corporate Income Tax. The Florida Corporate Income Tax is due on or before Income Tax. The Florida Corporate Income Tax is due on or before April 1st. Information about filing the Corporate Income Tax, April 1st. Information about filing the Corporate Income Tax, relevant forms, and additional assistance can be found at relevant forms, and additional assistance can be found at www.myflorida.com/dor. www.myflorida.com/dor.  Sales and Use Tax  Sales and Use Tax Sales tax applies to the sale, rental, lease, or license to use goods, Sales tax applies to the sale, rental, lease, or license to use goods, certain services, and commercial property in Florida (unless the certain services, and commercial property in Florida (unless the transaction is exempt). If your business will have taxable transaction is exempt). If your business will have taxable transactions, you must register with the Department of Revenue transactions, you must register with the Department of Revenue before you begin conducting business in Florida. Florida businesses before you begin conducting business in Florida. Florida businesses must collect sales tax for many products and services and must must collect sales tax for many products and services and must have a Sales Tax Number, which can be obtained by filing Form DR- have a Sales Tax Number, which can be obtained by filing Form DR- 1. Owners of service businesses should check with DOR to find out 1. Owners of service businesses should check with DOR to find out if they must pay and when. if they must pay and when.

Monthly returns and payments are due on the 1st day of the month Monthly returns and payments are due on the 1st day of the month and late after the 20th day of the month following the collection and late after the 20th day of the month following the collection period. For example, if the sale took place during January, then tax period. For example, if the sale took place during January, then tax is due on the 1st of February and late after the 20th. Information is due on the 1st of February and late after the 20th. Information

23 23

that a return is late. Penalties apply for unreported or omitted that a return is late. Penalties apply for unreported or omitted property; and if no return is filed. property; and if no return is filed.

State Taxes & Certificates State Taxes & Certificates

23 23

about filing the Sales and Use Tax, relevant forms, and additional about filing the Sales and Use Tax, relevant forms, and additional assistance can be found at www.myflorida.com/dor. assistance can be found at www.myflorida.com/dor.  Reemployment Tax  Reemployment Tax Reemployment assistance gives partial, temporary income to Reemployment assistance gives partial, temporary income to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, and are workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, and are able and available for work. Employers pay for reemployment able and available for work. Employers pay for reemployment assistance through a tax administered by the Department of assistance through a tax administered by the Department of Revenue. Businesses are required to report wages and pay taxes Revenue. Businesses are required to report wages and pay taxes to the Unemployment Compensation Program if they paid $1,500 in to the Unemployment Compensation Program if they paid $1,500 in wages within a calendar quarter, have employed one person for wages within a calendar quarter, have employed one person for any portion of a day in 20 different weeks during the calendar year, any portion of a day in 20 different weeks during the calendar year, are liable for federal unemployment tax (FUTA) because of are liable for federal unemployment tax (FUTA) because of employment in another state, and/or is a domestic employer with a employment in another state, and/or is a domestic employer with a cash payroll of $1,000 or more in a calendar quarter. cash payroll of $1,000 or more in a calendar quarter.

An Employer's Quarterly Report (Form RT-6) is due the 1st day of An Employer's Quarterly Report (Form RT-6) is due the 1st day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter and is late if the month following the end of each calendar quarter and is late if not postmarked by the last day of the month. not postmarked by the last day of the month.

Florida Department of Financial Services Florida Department of Financial Services Workers’ Compensation Coverage Workers’ Compensation Coverage 200 East Gaines Street 200 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Tallahassee, FL 32399 (877) 693-5236 (877) 693-5236 www.myfloridacfo.com www.myfloridacfo.com

If a business has four or more full or part-time employees, workers’ If a business has four or more full or part-time employees, workers’ compensation coverage is required. Construction contractors with one compensation coverage is required. Construction contractors with one or more full-time or part-time employees must purchase coverage. The or more full-time or part-time employees must purchase coverage. The premium is determined by applying various hazard rates to specific job premium is determined by applying various hazard rates to specific job classifications based on the employer’s annual payroll. All construction classifications based on the employer’s annual payroll. All construction related businesses should contact the Department to determine related businesses should contact the Department to determine specific coverage requirements. Workers’ compensation coverage can specific coverage requirements. Workers’ compensation coverage can be purchased through any number of commercial insurance carriers be purchased through any number of commercial insurance carriers and group/commercial self-insurance funds. In addition, business and group/commercial self-insurance funds. In addition, business owners may self-insure if they fulfill certain financial requirements. owners may self-insure if they fulfill certain financial requirements.

24 24

Florida New Hire Reporting Center Florida New Hire Reporting Center P.O. Box 6500 P.O. Box 6500 Tallahassee, FL 32314 Tallahassee, FL 32314 (888) 854-4791 (888) 854-4791 www.fl-newhire.com www.fl-newhire.com

Federal and State law (The Personal Responsibility and Work Federal and State law (The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996) requires employers to report Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996) requires employers to report newly hired, re-hired, and temporary (full-time and part-time) newly hired, re-hired, and temporary (full-time and part-time) employees in Florida to the Florida New Hire Reporting Center within employees in Florida to the Florida New Hire Reporting Center within 20 days of their hire or rehire date. Employers must also report any 20 days of their hire or rehire date. Employers must also report any employee who remains on the payroll during a break in service or gap in employee who remains on the payroll during a break in service or gap in pay, and then returns to work. This includes teachers, substitutes, pay, and then returns to work. This includes teachers, substitutes, seasonal workers, etc. seasonal workers, etc.

To report new hires or rehires, employers can use online reporting, To report new hires or rehires, employers can use online reporting, mail, or fax. Online reporting at www.fl-newhire.com provides mail, or fax. Online reporting at www.fl-newhire.com provides employers with a printable confirmation report within 24 hours of employers with a printable confirmation report within 24 hours of reporting. reporting.

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Customer Contact Center Customer Contact Center 1940 N. Monroe Street 1940 N. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 487-1395 (850) 487-1395 www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr

Florida requires state licenses or certificates of competency for many Florida requires state licenses or certificates of competency for many professions and occupations, ranging from hairdressers to accountants professions and occupations, ranging from hairdressers to accountants to day care workers. Many require special training and prior to day care workers. Many require special training and prior examinations. The Florida Department of Business and Professional examinations. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations has jurisdiction over most occupations, but some fall under Regulations has jurisdiction over most occupations, but some fall under the jurisdiction of other state agencies. Contact the DBPR for any the jurisdiction of other state agencies. Contact the DBPR for any inquiries and more information. inquiries and more information.

25 25

Federal Taxes & Certificates Federal Taxes & Certificates

Federal Tax Identification Number Federal Tax Identification Number Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Fort Myers District Office Fort Myers District Office 4210 Metro Parkway 4210 Metro Parkway Ft Myers, FL 33916 Ft Myers, FL 33916 (239) 938-7601 (239) 938-7601 www.irs.gov www.irs.gov

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. Generally, businesses need an EIN, which is a nine-digit number that the Generally, businesses need an EIN, which is a nine-digit number that the IRS assigns in the following format: XX-XXXXXXX. The IRS uses the IRS assigns in the following format: XX-XXXXXXX. The IRS uses the number to identify taxpayers that are required to file business tax number to identify taxpayers that are required to file business tax returns. EINs are used by employers, sole proprietors, corporations, returns. EINs are used by employers, sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, nonprofit associations, Trusts, estates of decedents, partnerships, nonprofit associations, Trusts, estates of decedents, government agencies, certain individuals and other business entities. government agencies, certain individuals and other business entities. Applications for EINs are now available online for small business Applications for EINs are now available online for small business owners. owners.

Small business and self-employed forms and publications can now be Small business and self-employed forms and publications can now be downloaded from the IRS website at www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small- downloaded from the IRS website at www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small- Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Small-Business-Forms-and-Publications 0r Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Small-Business-Forms-and-Publications 0r by contacting (800) 829-3676 to order forms and publications through by contacting (800) 829-3676 to order forms and publications through the mail. the mail.

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur and are unsure of which tax If you are an aspiring entrepreneur and are unsure of which tax publications may be relevant to you, please consult the IRS Starting a publications may be relevant to you, please consult the IRS Starting a Business section, which provides an overview of federal tax Business section, which provides an overview of federal tax responsibilities. Please note: This list is not all-inclusive, so please visit IRS responsibilities. Please note: This list is not all-inclusive, so please visit IRS forms and publications for more information. forms and publications for more information.

26 26

Federal Taxes & Certificates Federal Taxes & Certificates

26 26

Federal Wage and Tax Statement Federal Wage and Tax Statement Social Security Administration Social Security Administration Naples Office Naples Office Suite 1114 Suite 1114 2659 Professional Circle 2659 Professional Circle Naples, FL 34119 Naples, FL 34119 (800) 772-1213 (800) 772-1213 www.socialsecurity.gov/employer www.socialsecurity.gov/employer

On an annual basis, employers must report to the federal government On an annual basis, employers must report to the federal government wages paid and taxes withheld for each employee. This report is filed wages paid and taxes withheld for each employee. This report is filed using Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. Employers must complete a using Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. Employers must complete a Form W-2 for each employee to whom they pay a salary, wage, or other Form W-2 for each employee to whom they pay a salary, wage, or other compensation. compensation.

Employers must send Copy A of Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) Employers must send Copy A of Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) to the Social Security Administration (SSA) by the last day of February to the Social Security Administration (SSA) by the last day of February (or, if filed electronically, the last day of March) to report the wages (or, if filed electronically, the last day of March) to report the wages and taxes of your employees for the previous calendar year. In and taxes of your employees for the previous calendar year. In addition, employers should send copies of Form W2 to their employees addition, employers should send copies of Form W2 to their employees by January 31 of the year following the reporting period. by January 31 of the year following the reporting period.

Visit the Social Security Administration’s website at Visit the Social Security Administration’s website at www.socialsecurity.gov/employer for Employer W-2 Filing Instructions www.socialsecurity.gov/employer for Employer W-2 Filing Instructions and Information, and further guidance and assistance. In Naples and all and Information, and further guidance and assistance. In Naples and all of Florida, there are no state personal income taxes. of Florida, there are no state personal income taxes.

27 27

Legal Matters Legal Matters

From time to time, new and existing businesses may need to From time to time, new and existing businesses may need to seek the advice of legal counsel, or may need to establish a legal seek the advice of legal counsel, or may need to establish a legal standard for their business. This section highlights points of standard for their business. This section highlights points of contact for businesses seeking legal assistance. contact for businesses seeking legal assistance.

Collier County Bar Association Collier County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service of Collier County Lawyer Referral Service of Collier County 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 505 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 505 Naples, FL 34112 Naples, FL 34112 (239) 252-8138 (239) 252-8138 Fax: (239) 775-5858 Fax: (239) 775-5858 www.CollierCountyBar.org www.CollierCountyBar.org

The Collier County Bar Association has a Lawyer Referral Service that The Collier County Bar Association has a Lawyer Referral Service that can help connect you to the type of lawyer you need. There is a fee for can help connect you to the type of lawyer you need. There is a fee for the referral which entitles the caller to a free 30 minute initial the referral which entitles the caller to a free 30 minute initial consultation with an attorney. Good legal counsel is very important in consultation with an attorney. Good legal counsel is very important in business start-up and operation. The advice of legal counsel will help business start-up and operation. The advice of legal counsel will help you decide what type of business structure you should have (C or S you decide what type of business structure you should have (C or S Corporation, Sole-Proprietorship, LLC, Partnership, etc.), help you Corporation, Sole-Proprietorship, LLC, Partnership, etc.), help you address insurance issues, and help you foresee any legal problems you address insurance issues, and help you foresee any legal problems you may otherwise be unaware of. may otherwise be unaware of.

Patents and Trademarks Patents and Trademarks U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office Patent and Trademark Office 600 Dulany Street 600 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Alexandria, VA 22314 (800) 786-9199 (800) 786-9199 www.uspto.gov www.uspto.gov

Original machines, technical processes or methods, manufactured Original machines, technical processes or methods, manufactured items, and chemical compositions may be patented. “Utility patents,” items, and chemical compositions may be patented. “Utility patents,” for inventions with movable parts, remain in effect for 20 years; for inventions with movable parts, remain in effect for 20 years; “design patents” are effective for 14 years. The key elements of patent “design patents” are effective for 14 years. The key elements of patent 28 28

Legal Matters Legal Matters

A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol and/or design that distinguish A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol and/or design that distinguish the products of one business from another. Although registration the products of one business from another. Although registration provides greater protection, trademarks that are not registered still provides greater protection, trademarks that are not registered still legally protect owners. A trademark or service mark may be registered legally protect owners. A trademark or service mark may be registered through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or for more limited state through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or for more limited state protection, with the Florida Department of State, Division of protection, with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations at www.sunbiz.com. Corporations at www.sunbiz.com.

Trademarks and Service Marks may be registered with the Florida Trademarks and Service Marks may be registered with the Florida Department of State pursuant to Chapter 495, Florida Statutes. Department of State pursuant to Chapter 495, Florida Statutes. Registration must be denied if a mark does not meet and comply with Registration must be denied if a mark does not meet and comply with all of the requirements and provisions stipulated. Marks are checked all of the requirements and provisions stipulated. Marks are checked against other marks registered with this division and not against against other marks registered with this division and not against corporations, fictitious names or other entities. Rights to a name or corporations, fictitious names or other entities. Rights to a name or mark are perfected by actual use in the ordinary pursuit of the specific mark are perfected by actual use in the ordinary pursuit of the specific endeavor; rights are not perfected by registration only, and the general endeavor; rights are not perfected by registration only, and the general rule of "FIRST IN USE, FIRST IN RIGHT" is applicable. rule of "FIRST IN USE, FIRST IN RIGHT" is applicable.

The Division of Corporations registers trade and service marks on a The Division of Corporations registers trade and service marks on a state level. state level.

29 29

applications are “claims” which describe all essential features that applications are “claims” which describe all essential features that distinguish the new invention. distinguish the new invention.

The Division of Corporations registers trade and service marks on a The Division of Corporations registers trade and service marks on a state level. state level.

29 29

Alcohol License Alcohol License

Businesses interested in obtaining an alcohol license to sell and Businesses interested in obtaining an alcohol license to sell and distribute alcoholic beverages are required to meet both state distribute alcoholic beverages are required to meet both state and local requirements. Contact information and details are and local requirements. Contact information and details are provided in this section. provided in this section.

State Alcohol License State Alcohol License Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco – Bureau of Licensing Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco – Bureau of Licensing Fort Myers Area Office Fort Myers Area Office 2295 Victoria Ave, Suite 145 2295 Victoria Ave, Suite 145 Fort Myers, FL 33901 Fort Myers, FL 33901 (239) 344-0885 (239) 344-0885 www.myflorida.com/dbpr www.myflorida.com/dbpr

The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco issues licenses for The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco issues licenses for businesses that sell or distribute alcoholic beverages or tobacco. Fees businesses that sell or distribute alcoholic beverages or tobacco. Fees are paid yearly and are determined by the type of business. Applicants are paid yearly and are determined by the type of business. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. A temporary license can be issued in must be at least 21 years of age. A temporary license can be issued in about two weeks; the permanent license may be issued within six about two weeks; the permanent license may be issued within six weeks. The Fort Myers area office serves a five-county area, including weeks. The Fort Myers area office serves a five-county area, including Collier County. Fees apply. Collier County. Fees apply.

Zoning and/or Code Restrictions Zoning and/or Code Restrictions City of Naples Planning Department City of Naples Planning Department 295 Riverside Circle 295 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-1050 (239) 213-1050 Fax: (239) 213-1045 Fax: (239) 213-1045

Sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is addressed in Chapter 6, Sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is addressed in Chapter 6, Sections 6-1 through 6-6 in the City Code of Ordinances. Persons Sections 6-1 through 6-6 in the City Code of Ordinances. Persons seeking alcoholic beverage licenses (permanent or temporary) should seeking alcoholic beverage licenses (permanent or temporary) should review Chapter 6 and check with the City’s Planning Department review Chapter 6 and check with the City’s Planning Department regarding any zoning or other restrictions or requirements. regarding any zoning or other restrictions or requirements.

30 30

Alcohol License Alcohol License

30 30

Property Improvements & Building Permits Property Improvements & Building Permits

Prior to starting any interior or exterior property improvements Prior to starting any interior or exterior property improvements in the City of Naples and the Fifth Avenue South Special Overlay in the City of Naples and the Fifth Avenue South Special Overlay District, certain permits must be obtained. Listed below are District, certain permits must be obtained. Listed below are descriptions of the permits needed for various types of work, descriptions of the permits needed for various types of work, and the governing departments. and the governing departments.

Design Review Board Design Review Board City of Naples Planning Department City of Naples Planning Department 295 Riverside Circle 295 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-1050 (239) 213-1050 Fax: (239) 213-1045 Fax: (239) 213-1045

Approval from the City’s Design Review Board (DRB) is necessary for Approval from the City’s Design Review Board (DRB) is necessary for certain property improvements within the City and the Fifth Avenue certain property improvements within the City and the Fifth Avenue South Special Overlay District. Certain fees may apply. South Special Overlay District. Certain fees may apply.

Design review is intended to be a process for owners, architects and Design review is intended to be a process for owners, architects and developers to work toward achieving a better community though the developers to work toward achieving a better community though the guidelines and principles identified in the City of Naples Design Review guidelines and principles identified in the City of Naples Design Review Handbook. The DRB administers those principles. The DRB covers Handbook. The DRB administers those principles. The DRB covers aspects of architecture, landscaping, lighting and signage for new aspects of architecture, landscaping, lighting and signage for new buildings, building additions over 1,000 square feet, or substantial buildings, building additions over 1,000 square feet, or substantial changes to building facades in Commercial, Multifamily, Planned changes to building facades in Commercial, Multifamily, Planned Development (PD), and Public Service (PS) zoning districts. Single Development (PD), and Public Service (PS) zoning districts. Single family zoning districts are not subject to design review. The Design family zoning districts are not subject to design review. The Design Review Board meets every 4th Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Review Board meets every 4th Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

5th Avenue South is located within the CRA District and Fifth Avenue 5th Avenue South is located within the CRA District and Fifth Avenue South Special Overlay District and is governed by a special code section South Special Overlay District and is governed by a special code section of the City ordinance which addresses exterior design, lighting, of the City ordinance which addresses exterior design, lighting, landscaping and signage, among other property improvement landscaping and signage, among other property improvement elements. This specific code can be found at www.naplesgov.com by elements. This specific code can be found at www.naplesgov.com by clicking “City Code of Ordinances” and locating Chapter 58, Article III. clicking “City Code of Ordinances” and locating Chapter 58, Article III. Special Overlay Districts, Division 6, Fifth Avenue South Special Overlay Special Overlay Districts, Division 6, Fifth Avenue South Special Overlay District. District.

31 31

Property Improvements & Building Permits Property Improvements & Building Permits

31 31

TIP: Seeking Architectural Assistance? TIP: Seeking Architectural Assistance? AIA Florida, a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, AIA Florida, a Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, provides a variety of online resources to aid consumers in finding provides a variety of online resources to aid consumers in finding registered architects and the steps to take when hiring one. Visit registered architects and the steps to take when hiring one. Visit their website at: www.aiafla.org/Consumer-Information_About- their website at: www.aiafla.org/Consumer-Information_About- the-AIA.cfm. For additional listings visit www.napleschamber.org. the-AIA.cfm. For additional listings visit www.napleschamber.org.

City of Naples Building Department City of Naples Building Department 295 Riverside Circle 295 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-5020 (239) 213-5020 Fax: (239) 213-5025 Fax: (239) 213-5025

Prior to construction beginning on any property, permits must be Prior to construction beginning on any property, permits must be obtained from the Building Department in the City of Naples. Fees obtained from the Building Department in the City of Naples. Fees apply. apply.

 Building Permit  Building Permit Applications for building permits are required to be submitted for Applications for building permits are required to be submitted for installations regulated by Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code installations regulated by Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code if any owner or authorized agent intends to construct, enlarge, if any owner or authorized agent intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure; or erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or structure; or erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system. or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system. There are many types of building permits available to applicants, all There are many types of building permits available to applicants, all of which can be found at www.naplesgov.com/Building Permit of which can be found at www.naplesgov.com/Building Permit Forms. Applicants should identify which application applies to Forms. Applicants should identify which application applies to their desired interior improvement request, and contact the their desired interior improvement request, and contact the Building Department with any further inquiries. Building Department with any further inquiries.  Demolition Permit  Demolition Permit A Demolition Permit is required if a building is to be totally A Demolition Permit is required if a building is to be totally demolished. It is an involved process, which is comprehensively demolished. It is an involved process, which is comprehensively explained on the Demolition Permit Application (available at explained on the Demolition Permit Application (available at

32 32

www.naplesgov.com/Building Department/Permit Forms). The www.naplesgov.com/Building Department/Permit Forms). The department also issues Demolition Permits for interior demolition department also issues Demolition Permits for interior demolition work. Typically that is when an owner wants to leave the building work. Typically that is when an owner wants to leave the building shell intact but commence to remove interior elements prior to shell intact but commence to remove interior elements prior to remodeling a unit. remodeling a unit.  Land Disturbance of Site Development Permit  Land Disturbance of Site Development Permit A Site Permit Application is required whenever there is a A Site Permit Application is required whenever there is a grading/major relocation or disturbance of the general ground area grading/major relocation or disturbance of the general ground area on a site. This application is intended to allow staff the necessary on a site. This application is intended to allow staff the necessary information to understand the proposed work. These types of information to understand the proposed work. These types of permits are very rare, but further questions can be directed to the permits are very rare, but further questions can be directed to the City of Naples Building Department at (239) 213-5020. City of Naples Building Department at (239) 213-5020.  Right-of-Way Permit  Right-of-Way Permit Right-of-way permits are required for all changes or work Right-of-way permits are required for all changes or work performed in any right-of-way (ROW) or easements within the City performed in any right-of-way (ROW) or easements within the City of Naples. All materials and equipment placed in the City’s Public of Naples. All materials and equipment placed in the City’s Public ROW shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Street and ROW shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Street and Traffic Department assignee. Certain fees may apply. Traffic Department assignee. Certain fees may apply.

Sewer and/or Water Tap-In Sewer and/or Water Tap-In City of Naples Utilities Department City of Naples Utilities Department 380 Riverside Circle 380 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-4745 (239) 213-4745 Fax: (239) 213-4799 Fax: (239) 213-4799

Tap-in would only apply if the property is being cleared for a new Tap-in would only apply if the property is being cleared for a new building or substantial reconstruction of an existing building that would building or substantial reconstruction of an existing building that would include changing water meter size that would require a meter include changing water meter size that would require a meter application. All Utility fees are paid prior to issuance of a Building application. All Utility fees are paid prior to issuance of a Building Permit. The Utility Permit applications are on the City’s website under Permit. The Utility Permit applications are on the City’s website under Utilities Department/Utility Forms. Utilities Department/Utility Forms.

33 33

TIP: Seeking a Contractor? TIP: Seeking a Contractor? Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) represents the interests Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) represents the interests of the builders—light commercial builders and developers, of the builders—light commercial builders and developers, remodelers, designers, specialty and subcontractors and suppliers remodelers, designers, specialty and subcontractors and suppliers to the building industry— in Naples and Collier County. They to the building industry— in Naples and Collier County. They provide a “Consumers Corner” on their website offering a provide a “Consumers Corner” on their website offering a member’s directory, remodeling tips, important phone numbers, member’s directory, remodeling tips, important phone numbers, and a resource for checking contractor licenses. Visit CBIA’s site at and a resource for checking contractor licenses. Visit CBIA’s site at www.cbia.net/consumer-corner/. www.cbia.net/consumer-corner/.

34 34

Signage Signage

Signage is a critical part of identifying your business. This section Signage is a critical part of identifying your business. This section provides the information necessary to acquire approval for provides the information necessary to acquire approval for placement of signage for your business. placement of signage for your business.

Sign Permit Sign Permit City of Naples Building Department City of Naples Building Department 295 Riverside Circle 295 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-5020 (239) 213-5020 Fax: (239) 213-5025 Fax: (239) 213-5025

General signage in the City of Naples is addressed in Chapter 50, Article General signage in the City of Naples is addressed in Chapter 50, Article II of the Code of Ordinances. II of the Code of Ordinances.

Signage within the Fifth Avenue Special Overlay District is addressed in Signage within the Fifth Avenue Special Overlay District is addressed in Chapter 58; Section 58-1134 of the Code of Ordinances. Chapter 58; Section 58-1134 of the Code of Ordinances.

Review by the Design Review Board and/or staff may be required if the Review by the Design Review Board and/or staff may be required if the signage is submitted as a part of a larger project or new construction. signage is submitted as a part of a larger project or new construction.

Any person who builds and/or installs an accessory structure, including Any person who builds and/or installs an accessory structure, including a sign, must first obtain a permit and pay a flat fee as set forth by the a sign, must first obtain a permit and pay a flat fee as set forth by the City of Naples Building Department. Sign Permit applications can be City of Naples Building Department. Sign Permit applications can be found electronically on the City of Naples Building Department found electronically on the City of Naples Building Department webpage under Business Permit Forms at www.naplesgov.com. webpage under Business Permit Forms at www.naplesgov.com.

35 35

Signage Signage

35 35

Temporary Sign Permit Temporary Sign Permit City of Naples Building Department City of Naples Building Department 295 Riverside Circle 295 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-5020 (239) 213-5020 Fax: (239) 213-5025 Fax: (239) 213-5025

Temporary signs and banners are addressed in Chapter 50, Article II of Temporary signs and banners are addressed in Chapter 50, Article II of the Code of Ordinances. Temporary signs associated with a permitted the Code of Ordinances. Temporary signs associated with a permitted temporary use shall be limited to the duration of the temporary use. temporary use shall be limited to the duration of the temporary use. Temporary signs are not permitted in the Fifth Avenue South Special Temporary signs are not permitted in the Fifth Avenue South Special Overlay District. Further questions should be directed to the City of Overlay District. Further questions should be directed to the City of Naples Building or Planning Departments. Naples Building or Planning Departments.

OSHA - What is it? OSHA - What is it? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency that administers occupational safety and health federal agency that administers occupational safety and health regulations. All businesses with employees are required to regulations. All businesses with employees are required to comply with state and federal regulations regarding the comply with state and federal regulations regarding the protection of employees. OSHA outlines specific health and protection of employees. OSHA outlines specific health and safety standards adopted by the U.S. Department of Labor. For safety standards adopted by the U.S. Department of Labor. For more information on applicable regulations, please visit more information on applicable regulations, please visit www.osha.gov or contact their Tampa Office at (813) 626-1177. www.osha.gov or contact their Tampa Office at (813) 626-1177.

36 36

Site Selection Site Selection

Choosing a location for your new business or choosing a new Choosing a location for your new business or choosing a new location for an existing business is one of the most important location for an existing business is one of the most important decisions entrepreneurs can make. This section provides the decisions entrepreneurs can make. This section provides the resources necessary for selecting, leasing and purchasing real resources necessary for selecting, leasing and purchasing real estate and ensuring that zoning and other site regulations or estate and ensuring that zoning and other site regulations or requirements are met. requirements are met.

The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, Inc. offers a The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, Inc. offers a comprehensive listing of commercial and residential site vacancies and comprehensive listing of commercial and residential site vacancies and available properties within the BID on their website at available properties within the BID on their website at www.fifthavenuesouth.com. The listings include details such as the www.fifthavenuesouth.com. The listings include details such as the realtor or contact, the type of available commercial real estate, size, realtor or contact, the type of available commercial real estate, size, price, and status. The list is updated regularly through partnership with price, and status. The list is updated regularly through partnership with area property owners and the Realty community. area property owners and the Realty community.

The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce maintains a directory of The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce maintains a directory of members that includes a listing of commercial realtors in the Naples members that includes a listing of commercial realtors in the Naples area. The Commercial/Executive Suites & Industrial Properties Realtor List area. The Commercial/Executive Suites & Industrial Properties Realtor List is available for free electronically. is available for free electronically.

37 37

Site Selection Site Selection

37 37

Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) 1455 Pine Ridge Road 1455 Pine Ridge Road Naples, FL 34109 Naples, FL 34109 (239) 597-1666 (239) 597-1666 www.NABOR.com www.NABOR.com

The Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) provides an electronic The Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) provides an electronic resource at www.NABOR.com to assist individuals or companies with resource at www.NABOR.com to assist individuals or companies with questions regarding commercial real estate or selection of a Realtor or questions regarding commercial real estate or selection of a Realtor or Realty firm. Realty firm.

Zoning Zoning

City of Naples Planning Department City of Naples Planning Department 295 Riverside Circle. 295 Riverside Circle. Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 239-213-1050 239-213-1050 Fax: 239-213-1045 Fax: 239-213-1045 www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

When determining the appropriate location for your business, it is When determining the appropriate location for your business, it is important to contact the City of Naples Planning Department to ensure important to contact the City of Naples Planning Department to ensure that the business use is compatible with zoning regulations. that the business use is compatible with zoning regulations.

The Zoning Map provided by the department allows business owners to The Zoning Map provided by the department allows business owners to find the zoning, setbacks, height, permitted and conditional uses of a find the zoning, setbacks, height, permitted and conditional uses of a specific property. Depending on the type and degree of development specific property. Depending on the type and degree of development or redevelopment proposed, there are several processes for or redevelopment proposed, there are several processes for development review that may be required. To determine the development review that may be required. To determine the appropriate processes for a development, a pre-application meeting is appropriate processes for a development, a pre-application meeting is required with Planning Department staff. A pre-submittal conference required with Planning Department staff. A pre-submittal conference should also be scheduled prior to submitting application packages to should also be scheduled prior to submitting application packages to insure that all required materials are included. insure that all required materials are included.

38 38

Zoning Zoning

38 38

Special Use Permits Special Use Permits

Businesses may need to seek out the application and approval Businesses may need to seek out the application and approval for various special use permits, such as conditional uses, outdoor for various special use permits, such as conditional uses, outdoor dining, and special events. This section provides information on dining, and special events. This section provides information on the processes for certain special use permits, and provides the processes for certain special use permits, and provides contact information for further inquiry. contact information for further inquiry.

Conditional Use Permits Conditional Use Permits City of Naples Planning Department City of Naples Planning Department 295 Riverside Circle 295 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-1050 (239) 213-1050 Fax: (239) 213-1045 Fax: (239) 213-1045

Certain uses of land are allowed only with the issuance of a Conditional Certain uses of land are allowed only with the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Conditional uses listed in a particular zoning district may be Use Permit. Conditional uses listed in a particular zoning district may be permitted by resolution of the city council after an application for such permitted by resolution of the city council after an application for such conditional use has been submitted to the planning advisory board and conditional use has been submitted to the planning advisory board and after an authorized public hearing on the question has been held and after an authorized public hearing on the question has been held and the planning advisory board has voted to recommend approval or the planning advisory board has voted to recommend approval or disapproval. disapproval.

The Conditional Use Permit Application can be found on the City of The Conditional Use Permit Application can be found on the City of Naples Planning Department webpage under the applications and Naples Planning Department webpage under the applications and permits page at www.naplesgov.com. Applicable fees may apply. permits page at www.naplesgov.com. Applicable fees may apply.

39 39

Special Use Permits Special Use Permits

39 39

Outdoor Dining Outdoor Dining City of Naples Planning Department City of Naples Planning Department 295 Riverside Circle 295 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-1050 (239) 213-1050 Fax: (239) 213-1045 Fax: (239) 213-1045 www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

Outdoor dining is regulated per Chapter 56; Section 56-126 of the City’s Outdoor dining is regulated per Chapter 56; Section 56-126 of the City’s Code of Ordinances which states that applications for outdoor dining Code of Ordinances which states that applications for outdoor dining will be made to the city manager. Seating for outdoor dining shall be will be made to the city manager. Seating for outdoor dining shall be permitted to encroach the public sidewalks adjacent to the private permitted to encroach the public sidewalks adjacent to the private property leaving a five-foot clear pedestrian passage between the property leaving a five-foot clear pedestrian passage between the outdoor dining and the right-of-way landscaping or paved roadway. All outdoor dining and the right-of-way landscaping or paved roadway. All applications will be renewed and issued administratively through the applications will be renewed and issued administratively through the city manager except in the following instances when city council review city manager except in the following instances when city council review will be required: outdoor dining on public property exceeding 100 will be required: outdoor dining on public property exceeding 100 square feet in area for a single establishment; outdoor dining on public square feet in area for a single establishment; outdoor dining on public property that is not directly abutting the storefront of the restaurant property that is not directly abutting the storefront of the restaurant which it serves; outdoor dining on public property abutting US 41; and which it serves; outdoor dining on public property abutting US 41; and the establishment or expansion of outdoor dining facing a residential the establishment or expansion of outdoor dining facing a residential zoning district. If approved, a permit for outdoor dining will be issued zoning district. If approved, a permit for outdoor dining will be issued for a period of one year. The permit may be renewed annually by the for a period of one year. The permit may be renewed annually by the city manager if the applicant is in compliance with the conditions. An city manager if the applicant is in compliance with the conditions. An annual administrative fee will be charged for the issuance of an outdoor annual administrative fee will be charged for the issuance of an outdoor dining permit. The annual fee will be required in conjunction with an dining permit. The annual fee will be required in conjunction with an occupational license. Such permit shall not be transferable in any occupational license. Such permit shall not be transferable in any manner. The permit shall run only with the business, and not the land, manner. The permit shall run only with the business, and not the land, in the location and configuration approved. A change in the location in the location and configuration approved. A change in the location will require a new permit application. will require a new permit application.

Outdoor Dining Applications can be found on the City of Naples Outdoor Dining Applications can be found on the City of Naples Planning Department webpage under the applications/permits page at Planning Department webpage under the applications/permits page at www.naplesgov.com. www.naplesgov.com.

40 40

Special Event Permit Special Event Permit Community Services Administration Office Community Services Administration Office 280 Riverside Circle 280 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-7120 (239) 213-7120 Fax: (239) 213-7130 Fax: (239) 213-7130 www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

To host an event on City property or private property, you must obtain To host an event on City property or private property, you must obtain a special event permit from the City of Naples Community Services a special event permit from the City of Naples Community Services Department. If you are planning on using a City of Naples park Department. If you are planning on using a City of Naples park (Cambier, Fleischmann, etc.) for your event, you will need to start your (Cambier, Fleischmann, etc.) for your event, you will need to start your application process at the park first. application process at the park first.

To host a special event, you must fill out a Special Event Permit To host a special event, you must fill out a Special Event Permit Application, which can be found on the City of Naples website at Application, which can be found on the City of Naples website at www.naplesgov.org under Parks and Recreation/Special Events www.naplesgov.org under Parks and Recreation/Special Events Permits. A helpful Special Events Application Guide is also available on Permits. A helpful Special Events Application Guide is also available on the site. the site.

Completed applications can be submitted online or to the Community Completed applications can be submitted online or to the Community Services Administration Office located at 280 Riverside Circle. Services Administration Office located at 280 Riverside Circle. Applications should be submitted a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to Applications should be submitted a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to the event being held. Special fees may apply. the event being held. Special fees may apply.

Please note that other permits and/or approvals may be necessary for Please note that other permits and/or approvals may be necessary for Special Events depending on the type and scope of the event including Special Events depending on the type and scope of the event including permits from the Florida Alcohol, Beverage & Tobacco Department; permits from the Florida Alcohol, Beverage & Tobacco Department; Florida Department of Transportation; and the health department. Florida Department of Transportation; and the health department.

41 41

Live Entertainment Permit Live Entertainment Permit City of Naples Planning Department City of Naples Planning Department 295 Riverside Circle 295 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-1050 (239) 213-1050 Fax: (239) 213-1045 Fax: (239) 213-1045 www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

Live entertainment permits are required for restaurants, cocktail Live entertainment permits are required for restaurants, cocktail lounges, or other commercial establishments offering outdoor live lounges, or other commercial establishments offering outdoor live entertainment and indoor live entertainment with amplified sound. entertainment and indoor live entertainment with amplified sound. Live entertainment permits are nontransferable. More information can Live entertainment permits are nontransferable. More information can be found on the City of Naples Planning Department webpage under be found on the City of Naples Planning Department webpage under the applications and permits page at www.naplesgov.com. the applications and permits page at www.naplesgov.com.

Food Regulatory Agencies Food Regulatory Agencies The State of Florida has three primary food regulatory agencies. Each The State of Florida has three primary food regulatory agencies. Each agency regulates a different part of the retail food service industry. agency regulates a different part of the retail food service industry.

 Florida Department of Business Professional Regulation (DBPR)  Florida Department of Business Professional Regulation (DBPR) Division of Hotels and Restaurants Division of Hotels and Restaurants 1940 North Monroe Street 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783 (850) 487-1395 (850) 487-1395 www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/HR/licensing/jurisdiction.html www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/HR/licensing/jurisdiction.html

 Collier County Department of Environmental Health (DOH)  Collier County Department of Environmental Health (DOH) 3339 Tamiami Trail East 3339 Tamiami Trail East Building H, Ste. 302 Building H, Ste. 302 Naples, FL 34112 Naples, FL 34112 (239) 252-8200 (239) 252-8200 www.collier.floridahealth.gov www.collier.floridahealth.gov

 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS)  Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) 3125 Conner Blvd. Ste. D 3125 Conner Blvd. Ste. D Tallahassee, FL 32399 Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 245-5595 (850) 245-5595 www.freshfromflorida.com/divisions-offices/food-safety www.freshfromflorida.com/divisions-offices/food-safety

42 42

The DBPR licenses Lodging (hotels, motels, apartments, bed & The DBPR licenses Lodging (hotels, motels, apartments, bed & breakfast inns, timeshare projects, and vacation rentals-condominiums breakfast inns, timeshare projects, and vacation rentals-condominiums and dwellings), free standing restaurants, fast food service (take and dwellings), free standing restaurants, fast food service (take out/delivery); mobile units that serve hotdogs and/or full food service; out/delivery); mobile units that serve hotdogs and/or full food service; and bars that serve food. DACS licenses bakeries, grocery stores, and bars that serve food. DACS licenses bakeries, grocery stores, convenience stores, and non-alcoholic operations such as coffee convenience stores, and non-alcoholic operations such as coffee houses, smoothie bars and juice bars. DOH licenses bars that do not houses, smoothie bars and juice bars. DOH licenses bars that do not serve food, civic and fraternal organizations, theaters and institutions. serve food, civic and fraternal organizations, theaters and institutions.

Lighting (Permanent & Seasonal) Lighting (Permanent & Seasonal) City of Naples Planning Department City of Naples Planning Department 295 Riverside Circle 295 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-1050 (239) 213-1050 Fax: (239) 213-1045 Fax: (239) 213-1045 www.naplegov.com www.naplegov.com

External Lighting both Seasonal and Permanent regulated through the External Lighting both Seasonal and Permanent regulated through the City’s Planning Department in accordance with the Code of Ordinances. City’s Planning Department in accordance with the Code of Ordinances.

In the Fifth Avenue South Special Overlay District, lighting is addressed In the Fifth Avenue South Special Overlay District, lighting is addressed in Chapter 58, Article III, Division 6, Section 58-1133, item 16 in the Code in Chapter 58, Article III, Division 6, Section 58-1133, item 16 in the Code of Ordinances. of Ordinances.

Did You Know? Did You Know?

Naples Community Hospital (NCH) has launched a collaborative Naples Community Hospital (NCH) has launched a collaborative initiative to help our community boost its well-being. The initiative initiative to help our community boost its well-being. The initiative is called the Blue Zones Project®. Studies show that up to 80% of is called the Blue Zones Project®. Studies show that up to 80% of our health and longevity is determined by our environment. So by our health and longevity is determined by our environment. So by optimizing our surroundings we can add years and quality to our optimizing our surroundings we can add years and quality to our lives. The initiative encourages local government, local businesses, lives. The initiative encourages local government, local businesses, schools and citizens to participate by making small changes in their schools and citizens to participate by making small changes in their daily routines that focus on healthy choices. daily routines that focus on healthy choices. To find out more or how you or your business can participate visit To find out more or how you or your business can participate visit www.collier.bluezonesproject.com/. www.collier.bluezonesproject.com/.

43 43

Did You Know? Did You Know?

43 43

Utility Service Utility Service

The day-to-day functioning of businesses relies on the utility The day-to-day functioning of businesses relies on the utility services provided. This section describes the start-up information services provided. This section describes the start-up information and processes necessary for establishing utility services as a and processes necessary for establishing utility services as a business within the City of Naples and the Fifth Avenue South business within the City of Naples and the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District. Business Improvement District.

Sewer and/or Water Service Sewer and/or Water Service City of Naples Utilities Department City of Naples Utilities Department 380 Riverside Circle 380 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-4745 (239) 213-4745 Fax: (239) 213-4799 Fax: (239) 213-4799

Utility Billing Utility Billing Finance/Customer Service Finance/Customer Service 735 8th Street South 735 8th Street South Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-1800 (239) 213-1800 www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

Sewer and/or water service application and billing is in the name of the Sewer and/or water service application and billing is in the name of the property owner. Property Owners wishing to activate or halt service property owner. Property Owners wishing to activate or halt service for tenant units should contact the City of Naples Customer for tenant units should contact the City of Naples Customer Service/Utility Billing Division at 239-213-1800. Lines are open Monday Service/Utility Billing Division at 239-213-1800. Lines are open Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

44 44

Utility Service Utility Service

44 44

Garbage Collection and Recycling Garbage Collection and Recycling City of Naples Solid Waste Division City of Naples Solid Waste Division 3600 Corporate Flight Drive 3600 Corporate Flight Drive Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-4700 (239) 213-4700 Fax: 239-213-4775 Fax: 239-213-4775 www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

The City of Naples Solid Waste Division is responsible for the collection The City of Naples Solid Waste Division is responsible for the collection and disposal of commercial, residential, horticultural and recyclable and disposal of commercial, residential, horticultural and recyclable material. The Solid Waste Division collects solid waste from businesses material. The Solid Waste Division collects solid waste from businesses throughout the city using carts, dumpsters and large compactors. They throughout the city using carts, dumpsters and large compactors. They also provide roll-off containers for large volumes of debris for special also provide roll-off containers for large volumes of debris for special clean-up projects. The City of Naples collects solid waste on all holidays clean-up projects. The City of Naples collects solid waste on all holidays except for New Year's Day, July Fourth, Thanksgiving and Christmas. If except for New Year's Day, July Fourth, Thanksgiving and Christmas. If your normal collection day is on one of those holidays, waste will be your normal collection day is on one of those holidays, waste will be collected the following day. All refuse waste must be ready for pickup collected the following day. All refuse waste must be ready for pickup by 7:00 a.m. the day of pickup. by 7:00 a.m. the day of pickup.

Within the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, the City Within the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, the City of Naples provides shared trash compactors and cardboard recycling of Naples provides shared trash compactors and cardboard recycling bins along the alleyways behind the businesses. Please contact the bins along the alleyways behind the businesses. Please contact the Solid Waste Division at (239) 213-4700 for more information. Solid Waste Division at (239) 213-4700 for more information.

The City of Naples has implemented a non-residential recycling The City of Naples has implemented a non-residential recycling program. All businesses and other non-residential customers are program. All businesses and other non-residential customers are encouraged to participate in the recycling program. Pursuant to the encouraged to participate in the recycling program. Pursuant to the Non-Residential Recycling Ordinance No. 08-12051, businesses are Non-Residential Recycling Ordinance No. 08-12051, businesses are required to segregate and recycle as many recyclable materials as required to segregate and recycle as many recyclable materials as practicable. For information and/or assistance with the establishment practicable. For information and/or assistance with the establishment of a recycling program for a non-residential property, please contact of a recycling program for a non-residential property, please contact the Solid Waste Division at (239) 213-4700. the Solid Waste Division at (239) 213-4700.

45 45

Electrical Service Electrical Service Florida Power and Light (FPL) Florida Power and Light (FPL) FPL General Mail Facility FPL General Mail Facility Miami, FL 33188-0001 Miami, FL 33188-0001 (800) 375-2434 (800) 375-2434 www.fpl.com www.fpl.com

Florida Power and Light (FPL) is the primary electric service provider for Florida Power and Light (FPL) is the primary electric service provider for the city of Naples. To start service at a business, you will need to the city of Naples. To start service at a business, you will need to provide the address where you want service; your tax identification provide the address where you want service; your tax identification number; and the preferred start date for the service. A deposit may be number; and the preferred start date for the service. A deposit may be required for businesses opening a new account with FPL. Applications required for businesses opening a new account with FPL. Applications can be completed online at www.fpl.com. Questions regarding start- can be completed online at www.fpl.com. Questions regarding start- up can be directed to FPL’s toll-free number at (800) 375-2434. up can be directed to FPL’s toll-free number at (800) 375-2434.

Gas Service Providers Gas Service Providers Teco Peoples Gas (Natural Gas provider) Teco Peoples Gas (Natural Gas provider) 5901 Enterprise Pkwy 5901 Enterprise Pkwy Fort Myers, FL 33905 Fort Myers, FL 33905 Phone: (877) 832-6747 Phone: (877) 832-6747

Balgas (Propane) Balgas (Propane) 3506 Prospect Ave. 3506 Prospect Ave. Naples, FL 34104 Naples, FL 34104 Phone: (239) 206-8711 Phone: (239) 206-8711

AmeriGas (Propane) AmeriGas (Propane) 171 Commercial Blvd 171 Commercial Blvd Naples, FL 34104 Naples, FL 34104 Phone: (239) 261-0843 Phone: (239) 261-0843

Ferrellgas (Propane) Ferrellgas (Propane) 4000 Tamiami Trl E 4000 Tamiami Trl E Naples, FL 34112 Naples, FL 34112 Phone: (239) 774-5454 Phone: (239) 774-5454

46 46

Balgas (Propane) Balgas (Propane) 3506 Prospect Ave. 3506 Prospect Ave. Naples, FL 34104 Naples, FL 34104 Phone: (239) 206-8711 Phone: (239) 206-8711

AmeriGas (Propane) AmeriGas (Propane) 171 Commercial Blvd 171 Commercial Blvd Naples, FL 34104 Naples, FL 34104 Phone: (239) 261-0843 Phone: (239) 261-0843

Ferrellgas (Propane) Ferrellgas (Propane) 4000 Tamiami Trl E 4000 Tamiami Trl E Naples, FL 34112 Naples, FL 34112 Phone: (239) 774-5454 Phone: (239) 774-5454

46 46

Telephone Service Telephone Service Several options are available for commercial telephone establishment Several options are available for commercial telephone establishment within Naples and the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement within Naples and the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District. A comprehensive listing, along with contact information for District. A comprehensive listing, along with contact information for each of these providers can be found at each of these providers can be found at www.napleschamber.org/Telecommunications- www.napleschamber.org/Telecommunications- ServiceSalesCellular. ServiceSalesCellular.

The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce provides this listing free of The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce provides this listing free of charge, and further inquiries regarding these services can be directed charge, and further inquiries regarding these services can be directed to the administrative office at (239) 262-6376, or to the administrative office at (239) 262-6376, or [email protected]. [email protected].

Did You Know? Did You Know? The Green Business Program in the City of Naples The Green Business Program in the City of Naples encourages and recognizes local businesses that encourages and recognizes local businesses that incorporate environmentally conscious practices into their incorporate environmentally conscious practices into their everyday operations. The program is free-to-join. everyday operations. The program is free-to-join. Members receive one-on-one guidance on ways to save Members receive one-on-one guidance on ways to save money and protect the environment, and green businesses money and protect the environment, and green businesses are certified for a two year period. Certified businesses are certified for a two year period. Certified businesses receive plaques and stickers to display, as well as on-going receive plaques and stickers to display, as well as on-going recognition and promotion. recognition and promotion. To have your business become an environmental steward, To have your business become an environmental steward, visit the City’s Natural Resource Division at visit the City’s Natural Resource Division at www.naplesgov.com for more information and to sign up. www.naplesgov.com for more information and to sign up.

47 47

Maintenance Maintenance

Established businesses will often run into situations in which they Established businesses will often run into situations in which they need maintenance on or adjacent to their business property. need maintenance on or adjacent to their business property. This section provides contact information and processes for This section provides contact information and processes for several types of maintenance issues. It also identifies those several types of maintenance issues. It also identifies those instances where the public sector is not responsible for instances where the public sector is not responsible for maintenance issues. maintenance issues.

Streets and Sidewalks Streets and Sidewalks City of Naples Streets and Stormwater Department City of Naples Streets and Stormwater Department 295 Riverside Circle 295 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-5000 (239) 213-5000 Fax: (239) 213-5010 Fax: (239) 213-5010 www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

The City of Naples maintains 112 travel lane miles and 58 miles of The City of Naples maintains 112 travel lane miles and 58 miles of sidewalk. If you would like to report a pothole or a sinkhole on a City sidewalk. If you would like to report a pothole or a sinkhole on a City street, or a broken sidewalk or trip hazard, please call the streets street, or a broken sidewalk or trip hazard, please call the streets department at the above number or fill out the form in the Request department at the above number or fill out the form in the Request Tracker available on the above website. Tracker available on the above website.

Property Maintenance Property Maintenance City of Naples Code Enforcement City of Naples Code Enforcement 735 Eighth Street South 735 Eighth Street South Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-5030 (239) 213-5030 www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

The Code Enforcement Department is responsible for enforcing the City The Code Enforcement Department is responsible for enforcing the City of Naples’ ordinances related to property maintenance. If a property is of Naples’ ordinances related to property maintenance. If a property is not in compliance with the Code a citation may be issued or a Notice of not in compliance with the Code a citation may be issued or a Notice of Violation will be administered, which ultimately could be heard before Violation will be administered, which ultimately could be heard before the Code Enforcement Board for an official ruling. the Code Enforcement Board for an official ruling.

48 48

Maintenance Maintenance

48 48

A copy of the City Code of Ordinances can be found online by visiting A copy of the City Code of Ordinances can be found online by visiting www.naplesgov.com and clicking “City Code of Ordinances”. www.naplesgov.com and clicking “City Code of Ordinances”.

Street Lights, Traffic Signals, and Signs Street Lights, Traffic Signals, and Signs City of Naples Streets and Stormwater Department City of Naples Streets and Stormwater Department 295 Riverside Circle 295 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-5000 (239) 213-5000 Fax: (239) 213-5010 Fax: (239) 213-5010 www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

The Streets and Traffic Division handles all of the street and traffic The Streets and Traffic Division handles all of the street and traffic signal lighting as well as street signs and street maintenance. If you signal lighting as well as street signs and street maintenance. If you have a street or lighting concern, please feel free to contact the City have a street or lighting concern, please feel free to contact the City using the information above. If a traffic control device, either a light or using the information above. If a traffic control device, either a light or a sign, is causing an emergency situation, please call 9-1-1 to report. To a sign, is causing an emergency situation, please call 9-1-1 to report. To report traffic signal issues within the City, please call the streets report traffic signal issues within the City, please call the streets department at the above number or fill out the form in the Request department at the above number or fill out the form in the Request Tracker, available on the above website. Tracker, available on the above website.

More than 2,900 street lights are located within the City limits. The City More than 2,900 street lights are located within the City limits. The City of Naples maintains 1,358 of the street lights, and Florida Power and of Naples maintains 1,358 of the street lights, and Florida Power and Light (FPL), maintains 1,618 of the street lights. If the street light has an Light (FPL), maintains 1,618 of the street lights. If the street light has an 11 digit pole number (e.g. 7-6284-4668-09), the light is owned and 11 digit pole number (e.g. 7-6284-4668-09), the light is owned and maintained by FPL. Outages can be either reported directly to FPL via maintained by FPL. Outages can be either reported directly to FPL via their web form at www.fpl.com or by calling 239-262-1322. The City can their web form at www.fpl.com or by calling 239-262-1322. The City can also report the outage as a courtesy. FPL requires 5-10 business days for also report the outage as a courtesy. FPL requires 5-10 business days for most work to be completed. most work to be completed.

All street light issues can be reported to the Streets Department. It is All street light issues can be reported to the Streets Department. It is best to have a pole number and the address closest to the pole, or a best to have a pole number and the address closest to the pole, or a detailed description of the pole’s location when reporting street light detailed description of the pole’s location when reporting street light outages or other concerns. outages or other concerns.

49 49

Tree and Shrubbery Maintenance Tree and Shrubbery Maintenance City of Naples Community Services Department City of Naples Community Services Department Parks and Parkways/Facilities Maintenance Division Parks and Parkways/Facilities Maintenance Division 280 Riverside Circle 280 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-7120 (239) 213-7120 Fax: (239) 213-7130 Fax: (239) 213-7130 www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

In accordance with Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22-35(f) of the Code of In accordance with Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22-35(f) of the Code of Ordinances, the property owner is responsible for maintaining, Ordinances, the property owner is responsible for maintaining, repairing and restoring the swale in the public right-of-way, excepting repairing and restoring the swale in the public right-of-way, excepting maintenance of city-owned trees. maintenance of city-owned trees.

The City provides maintenance for public properties and in the The City provides maintenance for public properties and in the right-of-way along 5th Avenue South and 8th Street South. For more right-of-way along 5th Avenue South and 8th Street South. For more information, please contact the City of Naples’ Community Services information, please contact the City of Naples’ Community Services Department. Department.

Emergency Services & Public Safety Emergency Services & Public Safety

Fire Safety Fire Safety City of Naples Bureau of Fire City of Naples Bureau of Fire 355 Riverside Circle 355 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-4900 (239) 213-4900 www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com

The Fire Operations Division is primarily responsible for fire suppression The Fire Operations Division is primarily responsible for fire suppression and response to medical emergencies. The Operations Division also and response to medical emergencies. The Operations Division also responds to incidents involving technical rescue operations, hazardous responds to incidents involving technical rescue operations, hazardous material incidents and public service requests. The Fire Prevention material incidents and public service requests. The Fire Prevention Division is primarily responsible for conducting fire and life safety Division is primarily responsible for conducting fire and life safety inspections in new and existing buildings, plan review, delivering quality inspections in new and existing buildings, plan review, delivering quality fire and life safety public education programs and fire origin and cause fire and life safety public education programs and fire origin and cause investigations. Two fire inspectors work in the Building Department at investigations. Two fire inspectors work in the Building Department at 295 Riverside Circle reviewing plans and performing inspections on fire 295 Riverside Circle reviewing plans and performing inspections on fire separation, fire sprinkler, fire suppression and fire alarm construction separation, fire sprinkler, fire suppression and fire alarm construction permitted through the City. Small businesses are required to obtain a permitted through the City. Small businesses are required to obtain a 50 50

Emergency Services & Public Safety Emergency Services & Public Safety

Crowd Manager Certification when occupancy exceeds 50 people; Crowd Manager Certification when occupancy exceeds 50 people; more information regarding the crowd manager course can be found at more information regarding the crowd manager course can be found at www.naplesgov.com/documentcenter/home/view/383. www.naplesgov.com/documentcenter/home/view/383.

If you open your business at a commercial location you will also need to If you open your business at a commercial location you will also need to have your building inspected by the local fire department. Contact the have your building inspected by the local fire department. Contact the City of Naples’ Building Department at (239) 213-5020 for more City of Naples’ Building Department at (239) 213-5020 for more information. information.

City of Naples Police Department City of Naples Police Department 355 Riverside Circle 355 Riverside Circle Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 Emergency: 911 Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: (239) 213-4844 Non-Emergency: (239) 213-4844 www.naplesgov.com www.naplesgov.com Business Services Business Services

The City of Naples Police Department provides general law The City of Naples Police Department provides general law enforcement services to the community, but also has assigned three enforcement services to the community, but also has assigned three officers to the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) including the officers to the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) including the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District. These three officers Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District. These three officers provide community oriented problem solving policing services, focusing provide community oriented problem solving policing services, focusing on 5th Avenue South and the surrounding district. The officers may on 5th Avenue South and the surrounding district. The officers may patrol on foot, bicycle, or in a vehicle and provide personalized service patrol on foot, bicycle, or in a vehicle and provide personalized service to businesses, visitors and residents. Please visit the city’s website at to businesses, visitors and residents. Please visit the city’s website at www.naplesgov.com and look under Police/Community Oriented www.naplesgov.com and look under Police/Community Oriented Policing for a listing of individual officers and their contact information. Policing for a listing of individual officers and their contact information.

51 51

Mobility & Parking Mobility & Parking

The following section provides information for business owners, The following section provides information for business owners, their guests, and their customers on transportation to and from their guests, and their customers on transportation to and from the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, and the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, and where to park once they arrive. where to park once they arrive.

On-Street Parking On-Street Parking Free on-street parking is provided along 5th Avenue South and the Free on-street parking is provided along 5th Avenue South and the connecting side streets within the Fifth Avenue South Business connecting side streets within the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District. These spaces are intended for the use of Improvement District. These spaces are intended for the use of customers and clients of businesses within the district and for folks customers and clients of businesses within the district and for folks attending events within the district. attending events within the district.

Public Parking Garages and Lots Public Parking Garages and Lots Two FREE public parking garages and four public lots offer access to Two FREE public parking garages and four public lots offer access to the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District. Parking within the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District. Parking within the garages is free— however, there is a two hour limit on the first the garages is free— however, there is a two hour limit on the first floor of the parking garages as posted. floor of the parking garages as posted.

Public Garages Public Garages  4th Avenue South at 8th Street  4th Avenue South at 8th Street 400 8th Street South 400 8th Street South Entrance off 4th Avenue South or 8th Street South Entrance off 4th Avenue South or 8th Street South  6th Avenue South at 8th Street  6th Avenue South at 8th Street Located between 5th Avenue South and 6th Avenue South Located between 5th Avenue South and 6th Avenue South Entrance off 6th Avenue South Entrance off 6th Avenue South

Public Lots Public Lots  6th Avenue South at Park Street  6th Avenue South at Park Street  5th Avenue Parkway - entrance East and West off of 8th Street  5th Avenue Parkway - entrance East and West off of 8th Street South South  8th Avenue South and 8th Street South - entrance off of 8th Street  8th Avenue South and 8th Street South - entrance off of 8th Street South South

52 52

Mobility & Parking Mobility & Parking

52 52

A digital display located at the intersection of 8th Street South and A digital display located at the intersection of 8th Street South and 5th Avenue South, and at the entry to both public garages provides 5th Avenue South, and at the entry to both public garages provides real-time availability of spaces. It is anticipated that this information will real-time availability of spaces. It is anticipated that this information will also be available online late 2015 at www.naplesgov.com and also be available online late 2015 at www.naplesgov.com and www.fifthavenuesouth.com. www.fifthavenuesouth.com.

Seasonal Valet Service Seasonal Valet Service Seasonal Valet Service is provided 7 days a week within the Fifth Seasonal Valet Service is provided 7 days a week within the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District beginning in November Avenue South Business Improvement District beginning in November and running through May. Pick/Drop off locations can be found on 8th and running through May. Pick/Drop off locations can be found on 8th Street South, 5th Street South, Cambier Parkway, and West Lake. A Street South, 5th Street South, Cambier Parkway, and West Lake. A nominal fee is charged for valet service. Dates and locations are subject nominal fee is charged for valet service. Dates and locations are subject to change. to change.

Parking Allocations Parking Allocations City of Naples Planning Department City of Naples Planning Department 295 Riverside Circle. 295 Riverside Circle. Naples, FL 34102 Naples, FL 34102 (239) 213-1050 (239) 213-1050 Fax: (239) 213-1045 Fax: (239) 213-1045

Parking allocations for new development and businesses are handled Parking allocations for new development and businesses are handled by the Planning Department within the City of Naples. In the Fifth by the Planning Department within the City of Naples. In the Fifth Avenue South Special Overlay District, commercial parking Avenue South Special Overlay District, commercial parking requirements are 3 spaces for each 1000 square feet of space. Check requirements are 3 spaces for each 1000 square feet of space. Check with the Planning Department for any changes or updates to this with the Planning Department for any changes or updates to this requirement. requirement.

Tip: Seeking Transportation? Tip: Seeking Transportation? The City is served by a number of public and private transportation The City is served by a number of public and private transportation resources including public transit, taxi cabs and private ventures. resources including public transit, taxi cabs and private ventures. For a comprehensive listing of transportation services please visit For a comprehensive listing of transportation services please visit www.naplesgov.com/index.aspx?NID=444 or www.naplesgov.com/index.aspx?NID=444 or www.naples chamber.org/Transportation. www.naples chamber.org/Transportation.

53 53

Public Transportation Public Transportation Collier Area Transit Collier Area Transit 8300 Radio Road 8300 Radio Road Naples, FL 34104 Naples, FL 34104 (239) 252-7777 (239) 252-7777 www.colliergov.net www.colliergov.net

Collier Area Transit (CAT) provides fixed route transportation Collier Area Transit (CAT) provides fixed route transportation throughout Collier County, including near 5th Avenue South through throughout Collier County, including near 5th Avenue South through routes 13 and 14. CAT buses operate seven days a week from 6 a.m. to routes 13 and 14. CAT buses operate seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bus schedules are available on the buses, at Collier County 7:30 p.m. Bus schedules are available on the buses, at Collier County government offices, Collier County libraries, Naples Area Chamber of government offices, Collier County libraries, Naples Area Chamber of Commerce locations and various area businesses. Collier Area Transit Commerce locations and various area businesses. Collier Area Transit does not operate on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor does not operate on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Bus fare is $1.50 one way and $.75 for a transfer. (Note: Rates are subject Bus fare is $1.50 one way and $.75 for a transfer. (Note: Rates are subject to change. Please check with the applicable agency). Collier Area Transit to change. Please check with the applicable agency). Collier Area Transit has recently installed Electronic Fareboxes on all its buses. A plastic has recently installed Electronic Fareboxes on all its buses. A plastic reloadable Smart Card is required for all 7 or 30 day passes. All cards reloadable Smart Card is required for all 7 or 30 day passes. All cards and passes may be purchased at the Intermodal Transfer Center on and passes may be purchased at the Intermodal Transfer Center on 3355 East Tamiami Trail Naples; the CAT Facility on 8300 Radio Rd with 3355 East Tamiami Trail Naples; the CAT Facility on 8300 Radio Rd with cash or check; or on the bus with cash only. cash or check; or on the bus with cash only.

Bike Racks Bike Racks Bike racks are provided along 5th Avenue South and in the two public Bike racks are provided along 5th Avenue South and in the two public parking garages for public use. Businesses interested in purchasing and parking garages for public use. Businesses interested in purchasing and installing bike racks on the public right-of-way should contact the City installing bike racks on the public right-of-way should contact the City of Naples’ Community Redevelopment Agency at (239) 213-1030. of Naples’ Community Redevelopment Agency at (239) 213-1030.

54 54

Disability Resources Disability Resources

Businesses are required to comply with federal, state, and local Businesses are required to comply with federal, state, and local standards regarding disability accommodation. This section standards regarding disability accommodation. This section provides information regarding disability accommodations. provides information regarding disability accommodations.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) U.S. Department of Justice U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530 Washington, D.C. 20530 (202) 307-0663 (202) 307-0663 Fax: (202) 307-1197 Fax: (202) 307-1197 www.ada.gov www.ada.gov

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was established in 1990 to The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was established in 1990 to address barriers to employment, transportation, public address barriers to employment, transportation, public accommodations, public services, and telecommunications as it relates accommodations, public services, and telecommunications as it relates to education, rehabilitation, and employment of individuals with to education, rehabilitation, and employment of individuals with disabilities. The ADA provides guides for small businesses. Businesses disabilities. The ADA provides guides for small businesses. Businesses may be entitled to a tax benefit to help pay for the cost of complying may be entitled to a tax benefit to help pay for the cost of complying with the ADA. Two tax incentives are available to businesses to help with the ADA. Two tax incentives are available to businesses to help cover the cost of making access improvements. The first is a tax credit cover the cost of making access improvements. The first is a tax credit that can be used for architectural adaptations, equipment acquisitions, that can be used for architectural adaptations, equipment acquisitions, and services such as sign language interpreters. The second is a tax and services such as sign language interpreters. The second is a tax deduction that can be used for architectural or transportation deduction that can be used for architectural or transportation adaptations. adaptations.

 Tax Credit  Tax Credit Small businesses with 30 or fewer employees or total revenues Small businesses with 30 or fewer employees or total revenues of $1 million or less can use the Disabled Access Credit (Internal of $1 million or less can use the Disabled Access Credit (Internal Revenue Code, Section 44). Eligible small businesses may take Revenue Code, Section 44). Eligible small businesses may take a credit of up to $5,000 (half of eligible expenses up to $10,250, a credit of up to $5,000 (half of eligible expenses up to $10,250, with no credit for the first $250) to offset their costs for access, with no credit for the first $250) to offset their costs for access, including barrier removal from their facilities (e.g., widening a including barrier removal from their facilities (e.g., widening a doorway, installing a ramp), provision of accessibility services doorway, installing a ramp), provision of accessibility services (e.g., sign language interpreters), provision of printed material (e.g., sign language interpreters), provision of printed material in alternate formats (e.g., large-print, audio, Braille), and in alternate formats (e.g., large-print, audio, Braille), and provision or modification of equipment. provision or modification of equipment.

55 55

Disability Resources Disability Resources

55 55

 Tax Deduction  Tax Deduction Businesses of all sizes may take advantage of this tax Businesses of all sizes may take advantage of this tax deduction. Under Internal Revenue Code, Section 190, deduction. Under Internal Revenue Code, Section 190, businesses can take a business expense deduction of up to businesses can take a business expense deduction of up to $15,000 per year for costs of removing barriers in facilities or $15,000 per year for costs of removing barriers in facilities or vehicles. vehicles.

To download an ADA primer for small business and a fact sheet on the To download an ADA primer for small business and a fact sheet on the ADA Tax Incentives, please visit the following links: ADA Tax Incentives, please visit the following links: www.ada.gov/regs2010/smallbusiness/smallbusprimer2010.htm www.ada.gov/regs2010/smallbusiness/smallbusprimer2010.htm and www.ada.gov/taxincent.htm. and www.ada.gov/taxincent.htm.

Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast (CILGC) Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast (CILGC) 7011 Cypress Terrace, Suite 103 7011 Cypress Terrace, Suite 103 Fort Myers, FL 33907 Fort Myers, FL 33907 (239) 260-4575 (239) 260-4575 www.cilgulfcoastflorida.org www.cilgulfcoastflorida.org

The Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast (CILGC) is solely The Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast (CILGC) is solely dedicated to empowering people with disabilities, regardless of age, in dedicated to empowering people with disabilities, regardless of age, in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties. The organization Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties. The organization offers services that assist people with disabilities by helping individuals offers services that assist people with disabilities by helping individuals acquire skills, find services, housing, transportation, employment and acquire skills, find services, housing, transportation, employment and physical access to public and private facilities as the means to achieving physical access to public and private facilities as the means to achieving a quality of life. The CILGC has initiated a job skills program offering a quality of life. The CILGC has initiated a job skills program offering training in all aspects of the employment processes including resume training in all aspects of the employment processes including resume writing, the job search, the interview, and actual on-the- job training writing, the job search, the interview, and actual on-the- job training skills. They have partnered with local businesses in advocating for skills. They have partnered with local businesses in advocating for individuals with disabilities who are actively seeking jobs. individuals with disabilities who are actively seeking jobs.

56 56

Florida Commission on Human Relations Florida Commission on Human Relations 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 110 4075 Esplanade Way, Room 110 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 488-7082 (850) 488-7082 Fax: (850) 488-5291 Fax: (850) 488-5291 www.fchr.state.fl.us www.fchr.state.fl.us

The Commission is the state agency charged with enforcing the state’s The Commission is the state agency charged with enforcing the state’s civil rights laws and serves as a resource on human relations for the civil rights laws and serves as a resource on human relations for the people of Florida. It is against Florida law to discriminate on the basis of people of Florida. It is against Florida law to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or familial status. The Commission investigates complaints of familial status. The Commission investigates complaints of discrimination and further provides training and workshops on discrimination and further provides training and workshops on disability discrimination in employment, housing and certain public disability discrimination in employment, housing and certain public accommodations as it relates to the Americans with Disabilities Act. accommodations as it relates to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

57 57

FAQ in the 5th Avenue Business District FAQ in the 5th Avenue Business District

I just opened a business and would like to place a "Grand I just opened a business and would like to place a "Grand Opening" banner outside. What is the process? Opening" banner outside. What is the process?

Temporary signs or banners are not permitted in the Fifth Avenue Temporary signs or banners are not permitted in the Fifth Avenue South Special Overlay District. Further questions should be directed to South Special Overlay District. Further questions should be directed to the City of Naples Building Department (239) 213-5020 or Planning the City of Naples Building Department (239) 213-5020 or Planning Department (239) 213-1050. Department (239) 213-1050.

Are open containers or consumption of alcohol allowed on the Are open containers or consumption of alcohol allowed on the city sidewalks? city sidewalks?

The City prohibits consumption of alcohol and open containers upon The City prohibits consumption of alcohol and open containers upon any city road right-of-way or sidewalk within the following zoning any city road right-of-way or sidewalk within the following zoning districts: C commercial districts, D downtown district, and any (PD) districts: C commercial districts, D downtown district, and any (PD) planned development which permits commercial uses. This provision planned development which permits commercial uses. This provision shall not be applicable, however, to the consumption of an alcoholic shall not be applicable, however, to the consumption of an alcoholic beverage, or possession of an alcoholic beverage in an open container, beverage, or possession of an alcoholic beverage in an open container, in a licensed sidewalk cafe or where specifically authorized and in a licensed sidewalk cafe or where specifically authorized and approved by the city council for a special event. approved by the city council for a special event.

What are the permitted days and hours for construction work, What are the permitted days and hours for construction work, lawn maintenance, pressure washing and tree removal services? lawn maintenance, pressure washing and tree removal services?

In nonresidential areas: Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to In nonresidential areas: Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. No work may be conducted on New Year's Day, Memorial 7:00 p.m. No work may be conducted on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Sunday hours of operation exception: Lawn maintenance activities in Sunday hours of operation exception: Lawn maintenance activities in residential and nonresidential areas may occur on Sunday between the residential and nonresidential areas may occur on Sunday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tree trimming or tree removal shall hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tree trimming or tree removal shall not occur on Sunday in residential or nonresidential areas unless a not occur on Sunday in residential or nonresidential areas unless a special permit is obtained. special permit is obtained.

58 58

FAQ in the 5th Avenue Business District FAQ in the 5th Avenue Business District

Are open containers or consumption of alcohol allowed on the Are open containers or consumption of alcohol allowed on the city sidewalks? city sidewalks?

58 58

FAQ in the 5th Avenue Business District FAQ in the 5th Avenue Business District

Who is responsible for maintaining the swales along the Who is responsible for maintaining the swales along the sidewalks on 5th Avenue South and the adjacent side streets? sidewalks on 5th Avenue South and the adjacent side streets?

In the city of Naples, maintenance of the right-of-way is handled by the In the city of Naples, maintenance of the right-of-way is handled by the adjacent property owner. The exceptions are city trees in the adjacent property owner. The exceptions are city trees in the right-of- way which are maintained by the City of Naples. right-of- way which are maintained by the City of Naples.

Shrubbery maintenance is provided by the City of Naples only on public Shrubbery maintenance is provided by the City of Naples only on public property and in the right-of-way along 5th Avenue South and 8th Street property and in the right-of-way along 5th Avenue South and 8th Street South. For more information, please contact the City of Naples’ South. For more information, please contact the City of Naples’ Community Services Department at (239) 213-7120. Community Services Department at (239) 213-7120.

What are the requirements for hanging holiday decorations, and What are the requirements for hanging holiday decorations, and holiday lights? holiday lights?

Temporary lighting is permitted throughout the 5th Avenue South Temporary lighting is permitted throughout the 5th Avenue South Special Overlay District from November 15 through the following Special Overlay District from November 15 through the following January 15th, or by approval of a special event permit by City Council. January 15th, or by approval of a special event permit by City Council. Multi-colored lighting is allowed at this time and may be in any Multi-colored lighting is allowed at this time and may be in any configuration on the exterior storefront or building. configuration on the exterior storefront or building.

Holiday decorations –i.e. garland, bows, etc.; require approval of City Holiday decorations –i.e. garland, bows, etc.; require approval of City Council. Annually, the BID requests blanket approval for garland and Council. Annually, the BID requests blanket approval for garland and bows to be hung in the 5th Avenue BID district. bows to be hung in the 5th Avenue BID district.

I would like to have a portable A-Frame sign on the sidewalk to I would like to have a portable A-Frame sign on the sidewalk to promote my business? Is this allowed? promote my business? Is this allowed?

Portable A-Frame, Sandwich Board or Free Standing signage is Portable A-Frame, Sandwich Board or Free Standing signage is prohibited in the Fifth Avenue Special Overlay District, excepting for prohibited in the Fifth Avenue Special Overlay District, excepting for restaurant menu boards; and portable restaurant and valet signs which restaurant menu boards; and portable restaurant and valet signs which must be approved by the City Manager per specific criteria. Further must be approved by the City Manager per specific criteria. Further questions should be directed to the City of Naples Building Department questions should be directed to the City of Naples Building Department (239) 213-5020 or Planning Department (239) 213-1050. (239) 213-5020 or Planning Department (239) 213-1050.

59 59

FAQ in the 5th Avenue Business District FAQ in the 5th Avenue Business District

What are the requirements for hanging holiday decorations, and What are the requirements for hanging holiday decorations, and holiday lights? holiday lights?

59 59

CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION

Fire or Police Emergency 911 Fire or Police Emergency 911 Police Non-Emergency (239) 213-4844 Police Non-Emergency (239) 213-4844 Fire Non-Emergency (239) 213-4900 Fire Non-Emergency (239) 213-4900

Business Associations Business Associations Discover Crayton Cove Business Association (239) 404-5014 Discover Crayton Cove Business Association (239) 404-5014 Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, Inc. (BID) (239) 692-8436 Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, Inc. (BID) (239) 692-8436 Greater Naples Area Chamber of Commerce (239) 262-6376 Greater Naples Area Chamber of Commerce (239) 262-6376 Old Naples Waterfront Assn. [email protected] Old Naples Waterfront Assn. [email protected] Third Street South Merchants Association (239) 649-6707 Third Street South Merchants Association (239) 649-6707 Visitor Information Center (239) 262-6141 Visitor Information Center (239) 262-6141

City of Naples City of Naples Building Department (239) 213-5020 Building Department (239) 213-5020 City Clerk (239) 213-1015 City Clerk (239) 213-1015 City Council and Mayor (239) 213-1000 City Council and Mayor (239) 213-1000 City Manager (239) 213-1030 City Manager (239) 213-1030 Code Enforcement (239) 213-5030 Code Enforcement (239) 213-5030 Community Redevelopment Agency (239) 213-1030 Community Redevelopment Agency (239) 213-1030 Community Services Department (239) 213-7120 Community Services Department (239) 213-7120 Finance Department (Business Tax Receipt) (239) 213-1800 Finance Department (Business Tax Receipt) (239) 213-1800 Parks and Recreation – Community Services Department (239) 213-7120 Parks and Recreation – Community Services Department (239) 213-7120 Planning Department (239) 213-1050 Planning Department (239) 213-1050 Solid Waste Department (239) 213-4700 Solid Waste Department (239) 213-4700 Streets and Stormwater (239) 213-5000 Streets and Stormwater (239) 213-5000 Utilities Department (239) 213-4745 Utilities Department (239) 213-4745 Utilities Billing and Customer Service (239) 213-1800 Utilities Billing and Customer Service (239) 213-1800

Collier County Collier County Department of Business and Economic Development (239) 252-8990 Department of Business and Economic Development (239) 252-8990 Department of Environmental Health (239) 252-8200 Department of Environmental Health (239) 252-8200 Collier County Property Appraiser (239) 252-8141 Collier County Property Appraiser (239) 252-8141 Collier County Tax Collector (Business Tax Receipt) (239) 252-2477 Collier County Tax Collector (Business Tax Receipt) (239) 252-2477

60 60

CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION

Fire or Police Emergency 911 Fire or Police Emergency 911 Police Non-Emergency (239) 213-4844 Police Non-Emergency (239) 213-4844 Fire Non-Emergency (239) 213-4900 Fire Non-Emergency (239) 213-4900

60 60

State of Florida State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (850) 487-1395 Department of Business and Professional Regulation (850) 487-1395 Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (239) 344-0885 Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (239) 344-0885 Department of Economic Opportunity (850) 245-7105 Department of Economic Opportunity (850) 245-7105 Department of Financial Services (877) 693-5236 Department of Financial Services (877) 693-5236 Department of Revenue – Naples Service Center (239) 348-7565 Department of Revenue – Naples Service Center (239) 348-7565 Department of State – Division of Corporations (850) 245-6052 Department of State – Division of Corporations (850) 245-6052 Florida New Hire Reporting Center (888) 854-4791 Florida New Hire Reporting Center (888) 854-4791 Florida Commission on Human Relations (850) 488-7082 Florida Commission on Human Relations (850) 488-7082

Helpful Business Resource Contact Information Helpful Business Resource Contact Information American Institute of Architects (AIA-Florida) (850) 222-7590 American Institute of Architects (AIA-Florida) (850) 222-7590 Collier Building Industry Association (239) 436-6100 Collier Building Industry Association (239) 436-6100 Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast (239) 260-4575 Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast (239) 260-4575 Collier County Bar Association – Lawyer Referral (239) 252-8138 Collier County Bar Association – Lawyer Referral (239) 252-8138 Enterprise Florida, Inc. (407) 956-5600 Enterprise Florida, Inc. (407) 956-5600 Florida Power and Light (FPL) (800) 375-2434 Florida Power and Light (FPL) (800) 375-2434 Florida Venture Capital Program (407) 838-1400 Florida Venture Capital Program (407) 838-1400 Florida Venture Forum (813) 335-8116 Florida Venture Forum (813) 335-8116 Internal Revenue Service – Fort Myers Office (239) 938-7601 Internal Revenue Service – Fort Myers Office (239) 938-7601 Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) (239) 597-1666 Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) (239) 597-1666 Small Business Development Center (FGCU Campus) (239) 745-3700 Small Business Development Center (FGCU Campus) (239) 745-3700 SCORE Association Naples (239) 430-0081 SCORE Association Naples (239) 430-0081 Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213 Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213 Tamiami Angel Fund II, LLC. (239) 262-6300 Tamiami Angel Fund II, LLC. (239) 262-6300 U.S. Small Business Administration (305) 536-5521 U.S. Small Business Administration (305) 536-5521 U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office (800) 786-9199 Patent and Trademark Office (800) 786-9199

61 61

INDEX INDEX

504 Bridge Loan Program, 13 City of Naples Utilities 504 Bridge Loan Program, 13 City of Naples Utilities Alcohol License, 30 Department, 33, 44, 60 Alcohol License, 30 Department, 33, 44, 60 AIA-Florida, 32, 61 Collier Area Transit, 54 AIA-Florida, 32, 61 Collier Area Transit, 54 Americans with Disabilities Act Collier Building Industry Assn., Americans with Disabilities Act Collier Building Industry Assn., (ADA), 55 34, 61 (ADA), 55 34, 61 Basic Industry Growth Collier County Bar Association, Basic Industry Growth Collier County Bar Association, Incentive, 6 28, 61 Incentive, 6 28, 61 Building Permits, 31, 32 Collier County Department of Building Permits, 31, 32 Collier County Department of BID, 5, 7, 37, 60 Business and Economic BID, 5, 7, 37, 60 Business and Economic Bike Racks, 54, 59 Development, 6, 60 Bike Racks, 54, 59 Development, 6, 60 Blue Zones Project, 43 Collier County Property Blue Zones Project, 43 Collier County Property Bonding Programs, 17 Appraiser, 22, 60 Bonding Programs, 17 Appraiser, 22, 60 Business Counseling 5, 6, 7, 8, Collier County Tax Collector, 60 Business Counseling 5, 6, 7, 8, Collier County Tax Collector, 60 9, 10, 11 Collier County’s Virtual 9, 10, 11 Collier County’s Virtual Business or Company Name, 19 Entrepreneur Center, 8 Business or Company Name, 19 Entrepreneur Center, 8 Business Start-Up Flow Chart, 4 Community Contribution Tax Business Start-Up Flow Chart, 4 Community Contribution Tax Business Tax Receipts, 20, 21 Credit Program, 14 Business Tax Receipts, 20, 21 Credit Program, 14 Center for Independent Living Community Redevelopment Center for Independent Living Community Redevelopment of Gulf Coast, 56, 61 Agency, 5, 59, 60 of Gulf Coast, 56, 61 Agency, 5, 59, 60 City of Naples Building Conditional Use Permits, 39 City of Naples Building Conditional Use Permits, 39 Department, 18, 32, 33, 35, County Occupational License, Department, 18, 32, 33, 35, County Occupational License, 36, 50, 51, 58, 59, 60 40 36, 50, 51, 58, 59, 60 40 City of Naples Code Debt Financing, 17 City of Naples Code Debt Financing, 17 Enforcement, 48, 60 Demolition Permit, 32, 33 Enforcement, 48, 60 Demolition Permit, 32, 33 City of Naples Community Design Review Board, 31, 35 City of Naples Community Design Review Board, 31, 35 Services Department, 41, 50, Disaster Loans, 17, 18 Services Department, 41, 50, Disaster Loans, 17, 18 59, 60 Discover Crayton Cove Assn., 59, 60 Discover Crayton Cove Assn., City of Naples Finance 60 City of Naples Finance 60 Department, 20, 21, 60 Enterprise Florida, Inc., 6, 11, 12, Department, 20, 21, 60 Enterprise Florida, Inc., 6, 11, 12, City of Naples Planning 13, 61 City of Naples Planning 13, 61 Department, 22, 30, 31, 36, Electrical & Gas Services, 46 Department, 22, 30, 31, 36, Electrical & Gas Services, 46 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 53, 58, 59, Federal Tax Identification 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 53, 58, 59, Federal Tax Identification 60 Number, 26 60 Number, 26 City of Naples Solid Waste Federal Wage and Tax City of Naples Solid Waste Federal Wage and Tax Division, 45 Statement, 27 Division, 45 Statement, 27 City of Naples Streets and Fictitious Name registration, 19, City of Naples Streets and Fictitious Name registration, 19, Stormwater Department, 29 Stormwater Department, 29 48, 49, 59, 60 48, 49, 59, 60 62 62

INDEX INDEX

Fifth Avenue South Business Hispanic Business Initiative Fifth Avenue South Business Hispanic Business Initiative Improvement District, 5, 7, 9, Fund, 10 Improvement District, 5, 7, 9, Fund, 10 37, 44, 45, 47, 51, 52, 53, 60 International Information, 11 37, 44, 45, 47, 51, 52, 53, 60 International Information, 11 Financial Assistance and IRS, 20, 26, 61 Financial Assistance and IRS, 20, 26, 61 Funding Opportunities, 12 Land Disturbance of Site Funding Opportunities, 12 Land Disturbance of Site Fire-Safety, 50, 60 Development Permit, 33 Fire-Safety, 50, 60 Development Permit, 33 Florida Capital Access Program, Legal Matters, 28 Florida Capital Access Program, Legal Matters, 28 14 Licensing, 20, 21, 30, 42 14 Licensing, 20, 21, 30, 42 Florida Commission on Human Lighting (Permanent & Florida Commission on Human Lighting (Permanent & Relations, 57, 61 Seasonal), 43 Relations, 57, 61 Seasonal), 43 Florida Corporate Income Tax, Live Entertainment Permit, 42 Florida Corporate Income Tax, Live Entertainment Permit, 42 23 Loan Guarantee Program and 23 Loan Guarantee Program and Florida Department of Business Loan Participation Program, Florida Department of Business Loan Participation Program, and Professional Regulation, 12 and Professional Regulation, 12 21, 25, 30, 42, 61 Maintenance, 48, 49, 50, 58, 59 21, 25, 30, 42, 61 Maintenance, 48, 49, 50, 58, 59 Florida Department of Microloan Program, 17 Florida Department of Microloan Program, 17 Economic Opportunity, 14, Minority Owned Business Economic Opportunity, 14, Minority Owned Business 61 Assistance, 14 61 Assistance, 14 Florida Department of Financial Mobility & Parking, 52, 53 Florida Department of Financial Mobility & Parking, 52, 53 Services, 24 NABOR, 38, 61 Services, 24 NABOR, 38, 61 Florida Department of Old Naples Waterfront Assn., Florida Department of Old Naples Waterfront Assn., Revenue, 23, 61 60 Revenue, 23, 61 60 Florida Department of State, Outdoor Consumption of Florida Department of State, Outdoor Consumption of 19, 29, 61 Alcohol, 58 19, 29, 61 Alcohol, 58 Florida New Hire Reporting OSHA, 36 Florida New Hire Reporting OSHA, 36 Center, 25, 61 Outdoor Dining, 39, 40 Center, 25, 61 Outdoor Dining, 39, 40 Florida Power and Light, 46, Parking, 5, 52, 53 Florida Power and Light, 46, Parking, 5, 52, 53 49, 61 Patents and Trademarks, 28, 61 49, 61 Patents and Trademarks, 28, 61 Florida Venture Capital Phase 0 Program, 13 Florida Venture Capital Phase 0 Program, 13 Program, 14, 15, 61 Police, 51, 60 Program, 14, 15, 61 Police, 51, 60 Florida Venture Forum, 13, 61 Property Improvements, 31, 32 Florida Venture Forum, 13, 61 Property Improvements, 31, 32 Food Regulatory Agencies, 42 Property Maintenance, 48 Food Regulatory Agencies, 42 Property Maintenance, 48 Garbage Collection, 45 Recycling, 45 Garbage Collection, 45 Recycling, 45 Gas Service, 46 Reemployment Tax, 24 Gas Service, 46 Reemployment Tax, 24 General Small Business Loans, Right-of-Way Permit, 33 General Small Business Loans, Right-of-Way Permit, 33 16 Sales and Use Tax, 23, 24 16 Sales and Use Tax, 23, 24 Greater Naples Chamber of SCORE, 10, 15, 57, 61 Greater Naples Chamber of SCORE, 10, 15, 57, 61 Commerce, 9, 15, 37, 47, 60 Sewer and/or Water Tap-In, 33, Commerce, 9, 15, 37, 47, 60 Sewer and/or Water Tap-In, 33, Guaranteed Loan Programs, 17 44 Guaranteed Loan Programs, 17 44 Health Department Permit, 41, Sign Permit, 35, 36 Health Department Permit, 41, Sign Permit, 35, 36 42 Signage, 31, 35, 59 42 Signage, 31, 35, 59

63 63

Site Selection, 37 Tangible Personal Property Site Selection, 37 Tangible Personal Property Small Business Development Tax, 22 Small Business Development Tax, 22 Center, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 61 Taxes & Certificates, 20, 23, 24, Center, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 61 Taxes & Certificates, 20, 23, 24, Small Business Loan Support 26, 27 Small Business Loan Support 26, 27 Program, 12, 14 Technology Assistance, 13, 15 Program, 12, 14 Technology Assistance, 13, 15 Small Business Resource Telephone Service, 47 Small Business Resource Telephone Service, 47 Network, 9, 11 Temporary Sign Permit, 36 Network, 9, 11 Temporary Sign Permit, 36 Social Security Administration, Third Street South Merchants Social Security Administration, Third Street South Merchants 27, 61 Assn., 60 27, 61 Assn., 60 Special Event Permit, 41 Tree and Shrubbery Special Event Permit, 41 Tree and Shrubbery Special Use Permit, 39 Maintenance, 50, 59 Special Use Permit, 39 Maintenance, 50, 59 State Small Business Credit U.S. Department of Commerce, State Small Business Credit U.S. Department of Commerce, Incentive, 14 11, 28, 61 Incentive, 14 11, 28, 61 State Taxes and Certificates, 23 U.S. Small Business State Taxes and Certificates, 23 U.S. Small Business Streets and Sidewalks, 48 Administration, 11, 16, 17, 57, Streets and Sidewalks, 48 Administration, 11, 16, 17, 57, Surety Bonds, 17 61 Surety Bonds, 17 61 Tamiami Angel Fund II, LLC., 16, Utility Services, 44 Tamiami Angel Fund II, LLC., 16, Utility Services, 44 61 Workers’ Compensation, 24 61 Workers’ Compensation, 24 Zoning, 30, 31, 37, 38, 39, 40, 58 Zoning, 30, 31, 37, 38, 39, 40, 58

The information provided in this document has been provided by or gathered The information provided in this document has been provided by or gathered from sources deemed reliable. However, the City of Naples, Fifth Avenue South from sources deemed reliable. However, the City of Naples, Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, Inc. and The Greater Naples Chamber of Business Improvement District, Inc. and The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce do not warrant or represent that the information is true or correct. Commerce do not warrant or represent that the information is true or correct. Users are advised to verify all information independently. Users are advised to verify all information independently.

64 64

Business Improvement District 649 5th Avenue South Naples, FL 34102 239.692.8436 FifthAvenueSouth.com