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Advanced Hurricane Technology honoring first responder, military with free protection package
To honor a first responder for heroic efforts during Hurricane Ian and to honor veterans and active military for their service, Advanced Hurricane Technology announces it is giving away a complete hurricane protection system and installation. The winner – chosen through an application process – will be announced April 28. WHO IS ELIGIBLE: First responders…
Read MoreTD Bank Donates $150,000 To The SBDC At FGCU
Florida SBDC at FGCU (Fort Myers, Fla.) – TD Bank has generously donated $150,000 to the Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University (SBDC at FGCU) to provide technical assistance to area small businesses to help them recover from Hurricane Ian. The contribution will greatly assist the SBDC at FGCU in its mission…
Read MoreNCCER and Lowe’s to Host Graduation on April 14 for Rapid Recovery Construction Academy
WHAT: This Friday, April 14, NCCER and Lowe’s will hold a graduation ceremony for 30 students of the Rapid Relief Construction Academy (RRCA) program that was created to help infuse more skilled craft professionals into Southwest Florida communities to help rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Ian. Made possible through a $250,000 donation from Lowe’s as part…
Read MoreImmokalee Fair Housing Alliance celebrates construction of new community at ‘Wall Raising’ event
Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance celebrated the start of construction for the first of eight apartment buildings the nonprofit is constructing in Immokalee. More than 100 community and business leaders participated in a “Wall Raising” event held March 1 at the construction site off Lake Trafford Road and 19th Street in Immokalee. Attendees had opportunities to…
Read MoreFirst Horizon Provides $20,000 Grant to Support The Immokalee Foundation’s Career Pathways Program
Naples, FL – The Immokalee Foundation announces the receipt of a generous $20,000 grant from First Horizon to support its award-winning Career Pathways program. The Foundation provides high-quality educational services with an impressive 100% high school graduation and postsecondary enrollment rate. Foundation students continue their success after high school with a 92% postsecondary completion rate.…
Read MoreChamber ribbon-cutting celebrates highly anticipated ‘Ding’ Darling reopening
As one of Sanibel Island’s most-visited attractions, second only to its beaches, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge made a big splash with the second-phase reopening of its facilities. The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the reopening of Wildlife Drive, some of its trails, and the Visitor & Education Center…
Read MoreOperations update on Pine Island and Fort Myers Beach Disaster Recovery Centers
Fort Myers, FL,– State and federal partners have announced operational adjustments for residents needing services at Disaster Recovery Centers on Pine Island and Fort Myers Beach. Pine Island: The Pine Island Mobile Disaster Recovery Center will continue to run until Thursday, April 13, and will then discontinue operation at the end of the day. The…
Read MoreGulfShore Mustang Club donates $8,463 to Lee BIA Builders Care
Lee BIA Builders Care, the nonprofit charitable arm of the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA), has received a donation of $8,463 from the GulfShore Mustang Club of Southwest Florida. Funds will support the nonprofit’s efforts to provide emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and/or disabled homeowners, and their families, who…
Read MoreFMPD and CRA unveil new safety vehicle for River District
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency along with the Fort Myers Police Department unveiled its new Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) as part of its security measures in downtown Fort Myers. The new UTV is assigned to the Fort Myers Police Department in partnership with the Fort Myers Community Development Agency (CRA). …
Read MoreAbove Board Chamber’s “Below 40” Disc Assessment test is our first meeting!
Our members and guests are invited to take a DISC assessment test at the first meeting for the Above Board Chamber Florida “Below 40” program. Meet our sponsor Chapman Insurance Group. Brian Chapman, CEO of Chapman Insurance Group. Brian Chapman, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Southwest Florida. Brian founded Chapman Insurance Group, a Southwest Florida Independent Insurance agency that provides commercial and residential…
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