Posts by Emily Ford
Greater Naples Chamber Board of Directors approves 2026 public policy platform
The Greater Naples Chamber ‘s Board of Directors has approved the organization’s public policy priorities. Updated annually, these priorities will guide the Chamber’s work at the local, state and federal levels throughout the coming year The 2026 agenda reflects input from Chamber members and was reviewed by the Chamber’s executive committee before going to the…
Read MorePriority Marketing hires Addyson McCullough as public relations coordinator
Priority Marketing has added Addyson McCullough as a public relations coordinator after she completed a post-grad internship at the firm. In her role, McCullough provides public relations support to for-profit and nonprofit clients. McCullough provides daily media monitoring services and completes monthly analytical reports to document media coverage for clients, along with pitching stories to…
Read MoreNaples Airport wins statewide Recycling Champion Award
The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) and its Fixed-Base Operator, Naples Aviation, were honored as a Recycling Champion by the Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation, a coalition of businesses and associations dedicated to improving Florida’s recycling rates while implementing initiatives to reduce waste and expand sustainability programs. The Foundation’s annual Recycling Champions Awards recognizes companies, organizations, governmental…
Read MoreNaples Airport Authority approves Phase II of North Road Terminal renovation
The Naples Airport Authority’s Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to award contracts to Curran Young Construction, Garland and Schenkel Schultz for Phase II of renovation work at the North Road Terminal. Phase I was recently completed and included exterior work to the North Road Terminal, including hardening the building envelope for better protection against future…
Read MoreCurran Young Construction earns top honors at Lee BIA Awards
Curran Young Construction was recognized with six prestigious awards at the 2025 Lee Building Industry Association (BIA) Industry Awards, celebrating excellence in design, construction and innovation across Southwest Florida. “These awards reflect the dedication and craftsmanship of our entire team,” said Chris Curran, CEO of Curran Young Construction. “We are honored to be recognized among…
Read MoreStevens Construction building Aroma Joe’s locations in Port Charlotte, North Fort Myers
Stevens Construction is building two Aroma Joe’s locations in Port Charlotte and North Fort Myers, announced Dan Adams, executive vice president/partner, Stevens Construction, Inc. Construction is underway on Aroma Joe’s Port Charlotte location at 16400 Franklin Ave., which is slated for completion in summer 2026. Stevens Construction will begin construction on the North Fort Myers…
Read MoreNewsweek names Sanibel Captiva Community Bank to ‘America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2025’ list
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is honored to announce that it has been selected as one of the top regional financial institutions in the United States, earning a place on the 2025 list of “America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions” by Newsweek and Plant A Insights Group. This national distinction recognizes regional banks and credit…
Read MoreBonita Springs YMCA hires new youth programs coordinator
The Bonita Springs YMCA hired a new Youth Programs Coordinator, Kaleb Guzman. Guzman worked at the Campo Family YMCA in Tampa, for over three and a half years, and will now oversee the BASE (Before and After School Enrichment Program) and youth camp programs at the Bonita Springs YMCA. Guzman recently moved to Fort Myers…
Read MoreDisco Bean Coffee Company opens in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs is about to experience a new fusion of bold flavors and vintage sound. Disco Bean Coffee Company will host its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Monday, December 29, at its Bonita Springs location: 9124 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. This retro-inspired concept blends specialty Colombian coffee, music culture, and…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Hultquist
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Taylor Hultquist as a junior loan underwriter. She will be based at the bank’s Winkler Branch, located at 7040 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. Hultquist brings nearly a decade of financial services experience to her new role, including positions as a loan administrator, loan officer…
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