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Goodwill lends a hand matching job seekers with companies hiring
Fort Myers – Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL), the City of Fort Myers and the STARS Complex are partnering for a “Let’s Get Back to Work” job fair on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the event, job seekers are welcome to meet with 20 companies for on-the-spot interviewing,…
Read MoreGoodwill Industries of SWFL ribbon cutting event at new Boutique a huge success
(Photo from left to right) Goodwill employee Maria Clements, Goodwill SWFL CEO John Nadeau, Ft Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson, Member of Florida House of Representatives Jenna Persons, District 3 Commissioner Ray Sandelli, blue store manager Kiarra Moore, GW Board member Skip Mitchell, and blue assistant store manager Vicki Rice. Our ribbon cutting event at the new Boutique blue was a huge success. Goodwill Industries…
Read MoreInternational trade will be the topic of discussion at the July 28 Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association roundtable
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 21, 2021) – The Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association (SRMA) has gathered a powerhouse group of experts to discuss international trade at its upcoming roundtable to be held on Wednesday, July 28 at 8 a.m. This online webinar is part of the organization’s summer event series that provides manufacturers and businesses much needed…
Read MoreLee Clerk of Court to hold career fair Aug. 5
FORT MYERS, FLA. (July 21, 2021) – The Lee County Clerk of Court is hosting an in-person career fair Thursday, Aug. 5 to fill more than 20 positions. The career opportunities are available in several areas of the organization, including courts, information technology, tourist tax, minutes, and communications. The 3-hour event will start at 3…
Read MoreFlorida-Based NAI Thor Commercial Group Renamed NAI Skyway National Partners Following Alignment with Hiffman National
FORT MYERS, FL (July 7, 2021) – NAI Thor Commercial Group, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm servicing the Gulf Coast and Southwest Florida, has revealed NAI Skyway National Partners as its new corporate name, effective immediately. Founded last year by Brad Berzins, SIOR, a 20-year industrial and investment sales broker, and Andy Georgelakos, SIOR, a former President of NAI KLNB based in the…
Read MoreThe Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Southwest Florida May 2021 Employment Data
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced Florida has experienced thirteen consecutive months of job growth, gaining 595,000 private sector jobs over the year and 839,800 jobs since the height of the pandemic. In May, Florida gained 35,800 private sector jobs and added more than 52,500 online job postings over the month…
Read MoreCarroll promoted to account manager at Wilson Creative Group
Naples, Fla. (July 6, 2021) – Wilson Creative Group (WCG), a full-service advertising and marketing agency, has promoted Delaney Carroll to the position of account manager. In this role, she is responsible for operating as the lead point of contact for client matters; maintaining trusted advisor relationships with key accounts and customer stakeholders; overseeing client…
Read MoreHow Will Proposed Tax Legislation Affect Your Financial Plans?
By Steve Powers, Senior Wealth Advisor CLA T. 704.998.5224 Email 2020 was the year of COVID. 2021 is likely the year of taxes. President Biden’s administration has passed or proposed three different spending programs approaching $2 trillion each, and on May 28 was set to propose a $6 trillion budget. The means of funding these programs is likely…
Read MoreCollier County tourism’s April visitation rates surpass 2019 numbers
Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB reports strong visitation numbers for the month of April, signifying that the destination has turned the corner on the pandemic. As visitor numbers have steadily increased over the last few months, they have now surpassed 2019 for the same period, marking a significant milestone for the destination. Reports show a dramatic influx of in-state visitors, as well as from the Southeast and Midwest during…
Read MoreSeagate purchases White Cap land for over $2.7 million
Seagate Development Group has purchased 9.71 acres of land from Harvey B. Youngquist for $2,760,615. Derek Bornhorst at Lee & Associates represented the buyer, while Gary Fluharty at B.I.G. represented the seller in this transaction. Now, the development company will design and build a 45,000-square-foot facility for White Cap Construction Supply on Oriole Road in Fort Myers. The national building materials supplier’s new location…
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