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.…

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Studio+ 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…

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Local 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…

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DCF 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…

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Red 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…

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Seagate 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…

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Nancy 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,…

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Sanibel 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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