TechMatch: a virtual career fair for the technology field

  Technology crosses many industries so if you are a seasoned veteran, a new comer or just interested in exploring careers in the technology field this is your opportunity to interact with over 30 employers looking to fill technology positions. Purpose: A partnership with SWFL Regional Technology Partnership and CareerSource SWFL connecting businesses and job…

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Monthly Indicators Point to an Active Winter Selling Season in Bonita Springs and Estero

Bonita Springs, FL | September 25, 2020 —— According to the Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® (BER), buyer demand still continues in the Bonita Springs and Estero residential real estate market.  Area brokers have reported that buyers are challenged with finding homes to buy, as inventory for resale homes continue to shrink.  “If you’re thinking of selling your single-family home, there…

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Luminary Hotel & Co. Now Open in Downtown Fort Myers, Florida

Luminary hotel opens in Fort Myers

New hotel opens, along with trio of new dining outlets and neighboring convention center FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 23, 2020) – The highly anticipated 243-room waterfront Luminary Hotel & Co. officially opened its doors today, making its long-awaited debut in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Opening in conjunction with the new 12-story Luminary Hotel are three of…

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Lee County Commissioners extend LeeCARES to non-profit human service agencies and municipalities

New round of PPE distribution planned; Business Rehire and Individual/Family Assistance programs to close Sept. 18 Fort Myers, FL, Sept. 1, 2020 – The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve two new LeeCARES programs to help Lee County non-profit human service agencies and municipal governments address unanticipated programmatic and operational expenses…

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What Just Happened?! HHS releases new Provider Relief Fund guidance

By Jennifer Boese Director CLA Madison Email T. 608.662.7635 Over the weekend, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) released the long-awaited reporting guidance for Provider Relief Fund (PRF) recipients. Everyone was looking for this guidance to provide more clarity, but in key ways, the release raises a whole new set of questions. HHS…

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New COVID-19 Safety and Soundness Standards for Financial Institutions

By Erica Crain, Manager CliftonLarsonAllen Email T. 314.925.4488  and Susan Sabo, Principal Clifton Larson Allen Email T. 704.816.8452 Key insights Asset quality will likely be a major area of focus for all examiners. Guidance predicts a possibility for reduced core earnings caused by the pandemic. Include strategies to address risk in your capital plans while…

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Max Dean joins Brightway, The Dan Bell Agency

  PUNTA GORDA, FLA. (SEPT. 23, 2020) — Dan Bell, Owner of Brightway, The Dan Bell Agency, is expanding and today announced a new addition to his staff of licensed Insurance Agents ready to help local consumers make sure their homes, vehicles and much more are properly protected. Max Dean is the newest Agent to join the Agency.  …

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Seagate Development Appoints Charles Thomson as General Counsel

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2020) — Seagate Development Group, LLC has hired Charles Thomson as General Counsel. This comes as the development and construction company experiences exponential growth, particularly with its corporate headquarters portfolio. Thomson will provide the legal support component for the property management, residential, and commercial sectors of Seagate. This includes all…

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John R. Wood Properties adds Seven New Agents in August

Naples, Fla. (September 22, 2020)— John R. Wood Properties, the leading real estate brokerage in Southwest Florida, today announced the addition of seven new agents throughout the month of August. “We are pleased to welcome these experienced agents to our team,” said Phil Wood, President of John R. Wood Properties. “This group of individuals has a…

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