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No surprises: why performance management plans are vital to employee engagement, retention
In an increasingly tight labor market, most employers know all too well the value of ample front-end investment when it comes to candidate recruitment and new employee training. Far too often, though, the time and attention paid to ensuring that the latest hire is a good fit falls by the wayside after the first day…
Read MoreA 529 Education Savings Plan is a Great Benefit for Employees
Santa Fe, NM (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In today’s competitive marketplace, where employers are striving for new ways to keep their workforce, a 529 education savings plan can be a great addition to a company’s suite of benefits. The Education Plan® can be implemented at no cost to employers and requires no government reporting, making it a quick…
Read MoreRecession Proof Your Business
As the threat of recession continues, business owners are looking for cost-efficient ways to help them continue business continuity, even thrive during a market turndown. While you can’t predict the course of a recession, there are steps you can take to navigate and keep your company on the right path: Manage cash and costs –…
Read MoreErica Dayton Named Next Executive Director of the Golisano Foundation
Rochester, New York – Erica Dayton, Grants Manager for the Golisano Foundation since 2019, has been named the next Executive Director of the Golisano Foundation. She succeeds Ann Costello, who is retiring on June 2 after 23 years of leadership. Dayton’s appointment takes effect June 5. She holds a Master of Science degree in Strategic Leadership from Roberts Wesleyan University, and a Certificate in…
Read MoreCommunity Recovery Centers in Florida are Closing
Charlotte County Community Recovery Center in Englewood Closing LAKE MARY, Fla. – The Community Recovery Center at the Tringali Rec Center, 3450 N Access Road in Englewood will be closing at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 13. The hours through Saturday are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Community Recovery Center in Hardee County Closing LAKE MARY,…
Read MoreOperations Resume at Sanibel Post Office
SANIBEL, FL — Effective May 15, 2023, retail operations and Post Office Box service have resumed at the Sanibel Post Office, 650 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, FL 33957. The office had been temporarily suspended due to Hurricane Ian. The Sanibel Post Office retail hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to…
Read MoreSBA to Host 2nd Annual America’s Seed Fund Week Showcasing and Connecting Entrepreneurs to Country’s Largest Source of Early-Stage R&D Funding
WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the 2nd annual America’s Seed Fund Week. Taking place from May 15 – 18, the series of virtual events, including Startup Expo, offers entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations…
Read MoreLee County Charter Review Commission Meetings
The Lee County Charter Review Commission comprises 15 members appointed by Lee County Commissioners. They serve for 18 months with the purpose of reviewing the Home Rule Charter and proposing any amendments or revisions, which may be placed on the general election ballot. For more information, contact charter@leegov.com or visit www.leegov.com/charterreview . Upcoming Meeting Schedule: June 13, 5…
Read MoreCollier County Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study Extension of Comment Period Announced
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the nonfederal sponsor, Collier County, Florida, re-initiated the Collier County Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study and held two National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Scoping Meetings last month (April). The comment period was going to end on, Monday, May 8 but has now been extended to Wednesday, June…
Read MoreFort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announces tax increment rebate for downtown hotel
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announces that it has awarded a tax increment rebate to Jackson Street FTM Hotel LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $2.460 million. Jackson Street FTM Hotel LLC is developing Homes2 Suites hotel located at 1629 Jackson Street in downtown Fort Myers, expected to have…
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