Posts by Angelica
Clarion Events Food & Beverage Group Announces Partnership with Evented to Develop the Conference Programs for 2021 Events
Trumbull, CT, January 5, 2021 – Clarion Events Food & Beverage Group, trade show producers of several leading restaurant and foodservice industry events, is expanding its partnership with EventEd (formerly TechBytes) to develop foodservice operations-focused subjects and content for its conferences. EventEd specializes in the development, implementation, coordination, and management of top-notch thought leadership and…
Read MoreApply to Present & Compete for $100K at the Annual Aerospace Innovation & Tech Forum
Aerospace and innovative tech companies from related industries are invited to APPLY TO PRESENT at the virtual half day Aerospace Innovation & Tech Forum on June 10, 2021, hosted by the Florida Venture Forum and Space Florida. Presenting companies will also have the opportunity to compete for the Space Florida’s Accelerating Innovation (AI) awards, totaling $100,000. Selected companies must have a focus in aerospace or…
Read MoreIt’s Not Just Stress; It’s Trauma: Seven Things Leaders Need to Know About the Post-COVID Workplace
COVID-19 is only the most recent blow: For decades, the business world has faced a perfect storm of crises, changes, and disruptions. The result, according to a timely new book, is widespread organizational trauma. Here are a few insights on navigating it. Nashville, TN —Have you noticed your colleagues and employees seem a little stressed lately?…
Read MoreKelly Roofing partners with HGTV and Velux on Smart Home Sweepstakes
Kelly Roofing was hand-picked by HGTV and Velux to take part in building the HGTV Smart Home 2021 for the HGTV Smart Home Sweepstakes. The episode of the build is airing now. “I am honored a national television network chose Kelly Roofing for their roofing needs on this one-of-a-kind home,” stated Kelly Roofing President Ken Kelly. “This was…
Read MoreLee Commissioners vote to accept $3.8 million from the federal American Rescue Plan
Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to accept $3.8 million in HOME funds from the federal American Rescue Plan. Funds will be used for rental assistance, and to support the construction and rehabilitation of housing. The Board also voted to amend Lee County’s 2019 and 2020 Annual Action Plans…
Read MoreShuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal is Now Open
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance. For more information about the Shuttered…
Read MoreEntrepreneurial Spirit Program (E$P) is back by popular demand
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Since the start of the pandemic unemployment numbers soared leaving many women without jobs or underemployed. Now back by popular demand, Dress for Success SW Florida will host its Entrepreneurial Spirit Program (E$P) virtually on Saturday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Some of the most successful businesswomen in the…
Read MoreSTATEMENT: Florida Ports Council Issues Statement on $250 Million Infusion of Federal Stimulus for Seaport Relief
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 27, 2021) – Florida Ports Council Vice President of Governmental Affairs Michael Rubin, issued the below statement regarding the Florida Legislature’s plan to infuse $250 million of federal stimulus for seaport relief. “The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant and ongoing economic impacts to Florida’s seaports. Cruise ships, along with the thousands of Floridians…
Read MoreGulf Western Group launches new Environmental Division
Bonita Springs, Fla. — Nick Stefanis, Vice President of Corporate Development for Gulf Western Group, today announced the launch of the company’s newest division, Gulf Western Environmental (GWE). GWE offers a full range of environmental consulting in the areas of preserve management, environmental permitting and compliance, and wetland determinations, with plans to expand into additional environmental fields…
Read MoreShould Remote Workers Be Paid Less Money?
Work-from-home employees have proven to be surprisingly productive during the pandemic. Now some employers are considering making remote work permanent and paying remote workers less than in-office workers. Workplace trends expert Rick Grimaldi explains why paying lower wages for remote employees could be a bad idea—and shares insights around this important decision. Hoboken, NJ—COVID-19 showed…
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