2024 Industry Appreciation Awards to be held Oct. 25 at Caloosa Sound

Nominations are open for the 2024 Industry Appreciation Awards, which will recognize Lee County’s top businesses and business leaders on Friday, Oct. 25, at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers. This year, awards will be given in eight categories: – Large Business of the Year – Small Business of the Year – Large Manufacturer…

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AT&T upgrades wireless network and boosts speeds in Southwest Florida

AT&T* has expanded its 5G network in Southwest Florida, giving residents, businesses, and visitors a big boost in their wireless connectivity. AT&T added three new cell sites to enhance the area’s coverage and capacity. The new cell sites will boost coverage and capacity in the areas of: • Naples – Improves coverage to nearby residential…

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Greater Fort Myers Chamber opens applications for 2024 Leadership Program

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber has opened applications for this year’s Leadership Program. The program encourages Chamber business members to get involved in the community, broaden their knowledge and heighten their leadership skills through an 11-week structured, interactive program emphasizing local economic, education, government and volunteerism issues. The program will take place on Wednesdays Aug.…

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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema hosts ribbon cutting to celebrate Naples opening

Austin-based theater chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the company’s first-ever Florida location and HappyLand Movie Miniature Golf, now open at Mercato in Naples. Collier County District 2 Commissioner Chris Hall, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce COO Scott Costello and local business leaders joined Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to cut the…

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The Southwest Florida Symphony announces interim artistic advisor

After the unanticipated departure of the Southwest Florida Symphony’s Music Director, Radu Paponiu this spring, its board, staff and orchestra committee convened to work together to identify an interim artistic advisor to serve as artistic leadership until a search for a new music director can launch. The Southwest Florida Symphony is pleased to announce that…

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Priority Marketing adds Laura Hilderbrand as front desk receptionist

Laura Hilderbrand has joined Priority Marketing as a front desk receptionist responsible for guest communications and administrative support. As the first face visitors see at the office or the voice they first hear on the telephone, Hilderbrand facilitates communications between clients and team members. Her responsibilities also include client account support, inventory upkeep, preparing reports…

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Healthcare Network breaks ground on Orangetree Health Center in Collier County

Healthcare Network hosted a groundbreaking on May 21 that signals the start of construction for its future Orangetree Community Health Center in the north-central region of Collier County. The $15-million, two story medical complex will ensure that more than 41,000 residents in the Orangetree area, including Golden Gate Estates, will have access to high-quality medical…

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Countryside 2.0 begins foundation work at Countryside Golf & Country Club

Countryside Golf & Country Club in Naples is nearing another milestone as it begins foundation work of its self-described “Countryside 2.0” project, a comprehensive renovation that expands dining, social and recreation amenities while modernizing the community’s clubhouse. “The dynamics of our community are evolving,” said Joe Smith, Countryside’s general manager and chief operating officer. “We…

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Mike Alisea joins Stevens Construction

Stevens Construction, has expanded the Fort Myers team with the addition of Project Manager Mike Alisea, announced Daniel F. Adams Jr., executive vice president/partner. Previously serving 24 years at a leading construction management firm in the Washington D.C. metro area, Alisea brings expertise in warehouse, manufacturing and commercial projects. As project manager, Alisea is responsible…

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