Lee Commissioners allocate $7.5 million to affordable housing developments

Fort Myers, FL – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to allocated $7.5 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act Recovery & Resilience program to two affordable housing developments. The allocations include: $5 million to the Southwest Florida Affordable Housing Choice Foundation, Inc. for preservation and reconstruction of 375 units in the…

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Arthrex Named a Top Company in Health Care by LinkedIn

NAPLES, Florida – Arthrex, a global leader in minimally invasive orthopedic technology, is ranked second on the 2022 LinkedIn Top Companies in Health Care list. “We’re honored to be among the top 25 companies in the country investing in talent and helping people build careers that set them up for long-term success in the health…

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Louise Penta Donates $250,000 to Underwrite Immokalee Foundation Learning Lab Home

NAPLES, Fla. – Louise Penta has pledged a $250,000 gift to The Immokalee Foundation to underwrite the cost of the sixth home at the groundbreaking Learning Lab construction project. A hands-on professional training hub, the Learning Lab serves as an experiential learning opportunity for Immokalee Foundation students by providing hands-on experience for those participating in…

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Lee Clerk publishes new report on county finances, economy

As Lee County’s population grew last year, housing prices and personal income jumped, according to a new financial report issued by Kevin Karnes, Lee County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller. “If you pay taxes in Lee County, it’s important you read this guide and learn how your tax dollars are collected and spent,” Karnes…

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CONRIC pr + marketing adds Ryan Gonzalez as digital marketing strategist

FORT MYERS, Fla. – CONRIC pr + marketing has added Ryan Gonzalez to its growing team of marketing professionals. As the Digital Marketing Strategist for CONRIC, Gonzalez will work with the team to develop creative digital strategies for clients, enhance their social media presence and manage their online advertisements to effectively reach their goals and…

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Last call for 2022 Industry Appreciation Awards nominations

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Industry Appreciation Awards, which celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries, will close nominations for the 2022 awards program on June 30. The awards program is coordinated by the Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office. There is…

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Diamond Custom Homes names Jacob Weiss director of construction

Naples, Fla. — Luxury homebuilder Diamond Custom Homes has announced the appointment of Jacob Weiss to the position of Director of Construction. In this leadership position, Weiss will be responsible for supervising the construction and project management teams; establishing standards for quality and delivering homes according to the standards; evaluating alternative construction methods for cost…

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Wilson Creative Group adds Curry as social media manager

Naples, Fla. – Wilson Creative Group (WCG), a full-service advertising and marketing agency, has appointed Kimberly Curry to the position of social media manager. In this role, she is responsible for creating, managing and owning clients’ content calendars; designing and creating social media content including captivating graphics, photography and videography; and utilizing strong copywriting, technological…

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