Posts by Angelica
Fort Myers Small Business class now accepting applications
Fort Myers, FL – Individuals who are thinking about starting their own business, but need some mentoring, are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute, scheduled for February 6 – March 16, 2023. The MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week training program to help emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses.…
Read MoreStudio+ Hurricane Ian Recovery, Donations, and Volunteering
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, Studio+ has worked to collect, sort, and distribute donations all over Lee and Collier County to support those who have suffered and still suffering from this unprecedented storm. With the assistance of A.I.A. Southwest Florida and other organizations across the country, we have collected over $15,000 worth of donations…
Read MoreSBA Announces Change in Hours of Collier County Business Recovery Center For Hurricane Ian Applicants to Receive Assistance
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that due to the needs of the hosting facility, SBA’s Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Naples will close at 4 p.m. weekdays beginning today, and will be closed two Saturdays, Dec. 10 and 17. The center is located at The Naples Players, 701 5th Ave.…
Read MoreLee County reaches another Hurricane Ian milestone – 5 million cubic yards of debris collected
Fort Myers, FL – Lee County has reached another milestone with 5 million cubic yards of debris collected – almost three times more than was collected after Hurricane Irma in 2017. Five million cubic yards of debris would: Fill Hertz Arena to the ceiling 13 times Fill the 1,250-foot Empire State Building 3.5 times Cover…
Read MoreLocal Real Estate Agents Recognized Internationally for Outstanding Achievement
Cape Coral, Fla. (Grassroots Newswire) – The 2021/2022 real estate market was brisk as home prices and interest rates continued to rise. The need then and now for knowledgeable, professional real estate agents to skillfully guide their clients through the changing market has never been greater. EXIT Realty Corp. International recognized its champions for outstanding…
Read MoreDCF Announces On-site D-SNAP Location and Additional Phone Option in Lee County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced two opportunities for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) in Lee County. On Monday, December 5 through Wednesday, December 7 and Sunday, December 11, there will be an additional phone D-SNAP event for Lee County residents, and on Friday, December 9 through…
Read MoreRed Sox and Twins Foundations to assist with Hurricane Relief Efforts in SWFL
BOSTON, MA – The Red Sox, in partnership with the Minnesota Twins today announced that each club’s charitable foundation will make $100,000 donation to five non-profit organizations in Lee County to assist with hurricane relief efforts throughout the region. $100,000 of the combined $200,000 donation will be provided to the Collaboratory, with the remaining funds being…
Read MoreSeagate Hires Real Estate and Finance Executive as Vice President of Development
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Seagate Development Group announces the addition of industry veteran Tim Byal as Vice President of Development. This is a newly added position for Seagate’s expanding enterprises. Tim is responsible for management of all planning and development activities for Seagate residential and commercial projects. Current active residential projects include Palisades, Revana Lakes…
Read MoreNancy de La Vega Joins SchenkelShultz’s Southwest Florida Office as a Designer
SchenkelShultz Architecture is pleased to announce the addition of Nancy de La Vega, Associate AIA, LEED® Green Associate, as a Designer in the firm’s Estero office. de La Vega is an engaged and passionate design professional with five years of experience in architectural and interior design with a focus on corporate, healthcare, commercial, educational, senior living,…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank’s Amy McQuagge named ENPY finalist
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Amy McQuagge was named a finalist for the Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year award at the sixth annual Cape Coral Community Foundation’s Excellence in Nonprofit Performance Yearly Awards. McQuagge was recognized for her volunteer work with PACE Center for Girls, a Southwest Florida nonprofit dedicated to providing girls and young women…
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