VERY Important Considerations When Claiming the 2021 Q2 Employee Retention Credit

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA 2021) broadened the applicability of the employee retention credit (ERC), bringing eligible employers greater potential for savings — and more questions. As Q2 filings approach, you have the opportunity to take the credit on a timely filed payroll tax return. But first, consider the items below. What is the benefit…

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FPRA SWFL to host in person public relations crisis planning seminar

FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 30, 2021) – The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) invites business leaders and PR/marketing professionals to attend the upcoming in person crisis communication seminar. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13 at Dave and Buster’s, 13499 Cleveland Ave.,…

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The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools and The Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation award nine students with technical/trade school scholarship

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools and the Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation surprised nine students with a $5,000 scholarship to any trade or technical school. The scholarship was awarded to seven students from Bonita Springs High School and two students from Estero High School virtually in front of their principals, families, and counselors.  “This…

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Henderson Franklin Welcomes Real Estate Attorney Shay Raja

Fort Myers, Florida — The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce the newest member of its Fort Myers Real Estate team, attorney Shayaan (“Shay”) Raja. He is admitted to practice in all state courts in Florida and the District of Columbia (D.C.). Amanda Barritt, chair of the Real…

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Florida Public Relations Association SWF Chapter member Emily Beltran earns professional public relations accreditation

FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 29, 2021) – Emily Beltran, APR, of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), recently earned professional public relations accreditation, and received the designation of Accredited in Public Relations (APR). Beltran joins the more than 4,300 active public relations professionals worldwide who represent an elite group of…

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Chloe Maros of Select Real Estate Closes on Estero Church

ESTERO, Fla. (June 24, 2021) – Chloe Maros, a real estate advisor with Select Real Estate, has announced the sale of the 9,238 square-foot Legacy Church of Estero, located at 21115 Design Parc Lane, to Estero Community Church for $1,780,000, which closed on Wednesday, June 23. Maros represented the buyer in this transaction, helping them…

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Inflation — Transitory or the New Normal in the Post-Pandemic Economy?

By Dean Bosco Principal CLA T. 407.802.1225 Email Key insights Inflation is the highest it has been for more than a decade. Inflation is a normal part of the economic cycle, but can be concerning when it is caused by all three contributing causes of inflation: supply and demand issues along with a dramatic increase…

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