QUARLES & BRADY ADDS NEW CLASS OF PARTNERS

  October 1, 2020 (Milwaukee) — National law firm Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that 16 attorneys across the firm have been elected new partners, effective October 1. “These highly talented attorneys have become important contributors to our success by consistently demonstrating their commitment to a client-first mindset and to delivering high quality counsel,”…

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Spiro & Associates Hires Social Media Marketing Specialist

  FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct.6 2020) — Spiro & Associates Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Brand Architecture has added Kristin Thomas to its evolving digital department. As a social media marketing specialist, she will significantly help the 30-plus-year old agency provide SEO-boosting communications services to multi-industry clients via platform-based content, Hootsuite scheduling, and highly visual…

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Strategies to Mitigate the Risk of Buying a Company That Received PPP Loans

By Jeff Servais Principal CliftonLarsonAllen Email T. 972.383.7713 Key insights Require a seller to repay any PPP debt at closing to eliminate pitfalls. Delay the closing or make it an asset purchase, but understand the pros and cons to each strategy. If you assume the PPP loan, perform appropriate due diligence and set up the…

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Middle Market M&A and Coronavirus: What’s Next?

By Joe Baez Principal CliftonLarsonAllen Email T. 630.368.3619 Key insights Despite an initial downturn in M&A due to COVID-19, CLA has seen the market bounce back and continue a positive trend. The buyer’s market is flush with cash, increasing the demand for new acquisitions. On the other side, most family- and entrepreneur-led businesses looking to…

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Allyn International Announces New Tax Director

Fort Myers, FL. (October 5, 2020) – Allyn International is pleased to announce Jordan Perri has been promoted to Tax Director. Perri joined Allyn International Services, Inc. (Allyn) as a member of the Tax Team at their global headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida in 2016. He quickly grew at Allyn gaining more and more responsibilities…

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Air Trek, Inc. Captains to Receive Prestigious Safety Award

Punta Gorda, FL October 5, 2020 – Air Trek’s captains, Bruce Monnier and Gerald Downs, will be receiving a prestigious safety award from the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) on Wednesday October 7, 2020 (11 am – 12 pm).  The flight crew will be recognized for their handling of an in-flight emergency that resulted in…

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Farr Law Firm Welcomes New Associate Attorney Kimberly N. Rubino

  Kimberly N. Rubino has joined Farr Law Firm as an associate attorney becoming a member of the firm’s litigation team. Rubino worked as an Assistant State Attorney for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit prior to joining the firm. PUNTA GORDA – October 5, 2020 – Farr Law Firm is pleased to announce the addition of…

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Collins DuPont Design Group wins four grand, silver Aurora awards

Bonita Springs, Fla. (September 29, 2020) — Collins DuPont Design Group was recently recognized with one Grand Aurora and three Silver Aurora awards from the Florida Home Builders Association. The company earned a Grand Aurora award and two Silver Aurora awards for its Corsini Lane project in Mediterra, and one Silver Aurora award for its Ridgeway…

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MEMORANDUM: Executive Order 20-246 (Local Government Public Meetings)

  MEMORANDUM TO:                 Members of the Press FROM:           Fredrick Piccolo Jr., Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE:            September 30, 2020 RE:                  Executive Order 20-246 (Local Government Public Meetings) Local Government Public Meetings Today, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-246. The State of Florida recently entered Phase 3 of the Governor’s plan for Florida’s recovery from COVID-19. Executive…

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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Phase 3 Re-Opening of Florida Businesses

~Restaurants and Hotels Permitted to Operate at 100% Capacity. Local municipalities must allow at least 50% operational capacity~    TALLAHASSEE – Today, at The Birchwood hotel in St. Petersburg, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will move to Phase 3 of his “Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan” for Re-Opening Florida, including allowing restaurants to operate at…

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