The Battle to Save Florida Jobs Heats Up

This week, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association continued our fight for Florida’s hospitality industry – for our businesses and our team members. As we lobby for relief at the federal level, we are also battling Ballot Amendment 2, a constitutional amendment on the Florida ballot right now to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour. This would devastate…

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Spiro & Associates Named Business Partner of the Year by Cape Coral Community Foundations ENPY Awards

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 22 2020) — Spiro & Associates Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Brand Architecture is humbled and honored to announce their Business Partner of the Year distinction received this past Wednesday evening. This comes after the Cape Coral Community Foundation’s 4th Annual Excellence in Nonprofit Performance Yearly (ENPYs) awards ceremony, hosted virtually on…

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Iron Ridge Insurance Services welcomes Cyndi Doragh to its team

  Doragh brings 30 years of professional leadership experience FORT MYERS, Fla. (October 22, 2020) — Iron Ridge Insurance Services is reinforcing its commitment to knowledgeable, innovative, and ethical insurance coverage by adding Cyndi Doragh to its team of professional agents. Doragh will focus on building Iron Ridge’s presence in the condo association, homeowners’ association,…

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SCORE Mentors Win SBA’s Prestigious Small Business Advocate of the Year Award

SCORE to Hold Virtual Awards Ceremony Recognizing Top SWFL Businesses & Volunteers October 27, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fort Myers, Fla., October 22, 2020 — As part of its National Small Business Week Awards celebration, the SBA South Florida District announced that three mentors from the SCORE Southwest Florida Chapter 219 won in the…

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CLA Wealth Advisory Connection — Year-end Planning

Tuesday, November 17 Webinar 3 – 3:45 p.m. CT Register Now The end of the year symbolically brings an opportunity to both reflect and look forward. Of course, it also brings an end to the tax year and creates an opportunity to plan your year-end. Please join us for our next complimentary CLA wealth advisory connection as…

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Buyer Desirability and Demand Continue in Bonita Springs and Estero; Sellers Urged to List Due to Low Inventory

Bonita Springs, FL | October 21, 2020 —— According to the Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® (BER), buyer demand in the Bonita Springs and Estero residential real estate market remains strong—which is good news for homeowners and buyers alike.  The number of closed sales in Bonita Springs and Estero has increased in September 2020 by a notable 42.6 percent versus September 2019.…

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CLA Releases 35th Annual SNF Cost Comparison and Industry Trends Report

By CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Email CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) has issued its 35th edition of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Cost Comparison and Industry Trends Report. This report, based on 2019 data, provides national operating and financial metrics for SNFs, which allows facilities to see how their performance compares to others. Due to the impact of COVID-19, skilled nursing…

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Year-End Tax Strategies for Your Dental Practice

By Mark DeBroux, Principal CliftonLarsonAllen T. 920.996.1363 Email Key insights Use the Section 179 deduction or bonus depreciation to speed up expensing of new or used equipment. An HSA is a great way to save tax-free money to use for medical expenses. Talk to your tax advisor to determine the best possible retirement account for…

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PPP Forgiveness and Form 3508S Observations for Financial Institutions

Recorded 10/15/2020 Webinar Hosting, Speaking Event materials Presentation Slides: PPP Forgiveness and Form 3508S Observations for Financial Institutions Recording: PPP Forgiveness and Form 3508S Observations for Financial Institutions This program will discuss our initial thoughts on newly released SBA guidance and the new Form 3508S, provide insights, observations, and future expectations based on assisting lenders with the…

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