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Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance receives $1 million from NoVo Foundation for affordable housing complex
IMMOKALEE, Fla. – Arol Buntzman, chair of the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance, announced that the alliance has received a $1 million donation from the NoVo Foundation to help build a safe, affordable apartment rental community in Immokalee for farmworker and other low-income families. The NoVo Foundation was founded in 2006 by Jennifer and Peter Buffett…
Read MoreSWFL Inc. Announces Speakers for State of the Region
Bonita Springs, Florida – SWFL Inc. is proud to announce several speakers, panelists and experts from across Florida that will be presenting at State of the Region on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. These individuals will discuss the trends, economics and policies that have a direct impact on Southwest Florida.…
Read MoreSouthwest Florida Music Education Center acquires Hodges University property in Naples
Southwest Florida Music Education Center (SWFLMEC) has acquired the Gaynor building, at 2655 Northbrooke Drive, part of the former Hodges University Naples campus, with plans to transform it into the new music center’s permanent campus. The building sold for just over $10 million. The 43,097-square-foot building on 5.8 acres was not in full use and…
Read MoreBSU conducts yearly water treatment change during July
Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. is conducting its yearly change to the water treatment process through July 21 as a preventative-maintenance measure. Members may notice a temporary and harmless difference in the smell or taste of their tap water. “This annual water treatment change helps prevent bacteria from developing resistance during the usual disinfectant treatment process,”…
Read More2022 Industry Appreciation Awards Nomination Deadline Extended
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Industry Appreciation Awards, which celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries, has extended the nomination deadline for the 2022 awards program to July 15. The awards program is coordinated by the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation, and Lee County Economic Development Office.…
Read MoreThe Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce awarded seven awards and announces new board
ESTERO, Fla. – The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards luncheon presented awards to business owners, a not-for-profit and the Man and Woman of the Year, on Friday, June 17th at Pelican Sound. The sold-out event was decorated with pastels and Dr. Seuss quotes. Guests networked and took photos in the photo booth then…
Read MoreLee Commissioners allocate $7.5 million to affordable housing developments
Fort Myers, FL – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to allocated $7.5 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act Recovery & Resilience program to two affordable housing developments. The allocations include: $5 million to the Southwest Florida Affordable Housing Choice Foundation, Inc. for preservation and reconstruction of 375 units in the…
Read MoreArthrex Named a Top Company in Health Care by LinkedIn
NAPLES, Florida – Arthrex, a global leader in minimally invasive orthopedic technology, is ranked second on the 2022 LinkedIn Top Companies in Health Care list. “We’re honored to be among the top 25 companies in the country investing in talent and helping people build careers that set them up for long-term success in the health…
Read MoreFlorida SBDC at FGCU Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida Awardees Announced
Florida SBDC at FGCU (Fort Myers, Fla.) – Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) announced the winners of the 2022 Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida Awards during an awards ceremony on Tuesday May 3, 2022, at Bonita Bay Club. The FSBDC awards are held annually to recognize three Southwest…
Read MoreLouise Penta Donates $250,000 to Underwrite Immokalee Foundation Learning Lab Home
NAPLES, Fla. – Louise Penta has pledged a $250,000 gift to The Immokalee Foundation to underwrite the cost of the sixth home at the groundbreaking Learning Lab construction project. A hands-on professional training hub, the Learning Lab serves as an experiential learning opportunity for Immokalee Foundation students by providing hands-on experience for those participating in…
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