Posts by Jacob Ogles
SWFBT: Bringing the business mixer to a whole new level
SWFBT’s Elevated Event: Connecting At The Top will take place on Wednesday, June 24, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Spanish Wells Country Club in Bonita Springs. “This is Southwest Florida Business Today’s first event in 19 years,” said Karen P. Moore, SWFBT’s Founder/Owner/Publisher. “Over the years, many people in the Southwest Florida business community have suggested…
Read MoreGolisano Children’s Museum announces new education manager
Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) announced the hiring of Jamie Cole as its new Museum Education Manager. Cole officially began his role in April 2026. In this position, Cole will oversee all in-museum and outreach educational experiences, lead the Education team, and play a key role in developing and implementing engaging, programming for children…
Read MoreNaples Lamp Shop brings legacy lighting expertise to Bonita Springs
Naples Lamp Shop, a long-standing authority in decorative lighting and design, is set to open its second showroom in May in Bonita Springs. Located at 25987 S. Tamiami Trail, Suites 97-99, in Bonita Commons, the new 4,400-square-foot space will bring the same hands-on expertise and carefully curated collections that Naples-area clients have relied on for…
Read MoreCBRE strengthens Southwest Florida presence with opening of new Fort Myers office
CBRE announced the opening of its new office in Fort Myers. This new location further solidifies CBRE’s commitment to the dynamic Southwest Florida market, bringing its global scale and resources closer to businesses and investors throughout the region. Seven brokerage professionals will operate out of the new office located at 13350 Metro Parkway, Suite 210,…
Read Moree2Companies names Hitachi Energy as preferred provider
e2Companies, a leading provider of integrated solutions for power generation and distribution, has selected Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, as its preferred provider of power conversion solutions. The combination of e2Companies’ patented Virtual Utilitynarchitecture with Hitachi Energy’s power conversion technologies creates a powerful foundation to meet the accelerating demands of hyperscale computing, AI-driven load volatility,…
Read MoreSan-Cap Chamber annual meeting recaps 2025, looks forward to more success stories
Florida’s tourism outlook, board introductions, community awards, and a year of successes gave the SanCap Chamber reason to celebrate at its annual meeting held April 8 at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers. Chamber 2025-26 board chair Katy Forret introduced incoming chair Michael Nachef after summarizing a year of achievements and…
Read MoreCollaboratory announces key leadership promotions
Collaboratory announces a series of strategic promotions and team transitions designed to strengthen operations, expand community impact, and support the organization’s continued growth. “I am proud to recognize these team members for their outstanding contributions and leadership,” said Dawn Belamarich, president and CEO of Collaboratory. “These promotions and transitions reflect the momentum we’re building—and the…
Read MoreFort Myers offers arts and culture grant program starting April 15
Last fiscal year, the city awarded $150,000 in grants to support local organizations, groups and individual artists within the City of Fort Myers. For this annual opportunity, the city has again committed $150,000 to help sustain arts and cultural programming in the community. An informational webinar will be held on Wednesday, April 15 from 3-4 p.m. to provide…
Read MoreBusey Bank announces Director of AI, Data Science and Insights
With the continuing emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven strategies in finance, Busey Bank announced Adrianne Bernini as its first-ever Director of AI, Data Science & Insights, effective Monday, April 6. In her role with Busey, Bernini is tasked with formulating, communicating and executing the strategic and responsible use of enterprise data and AI/ML…
Read MoreLQ Commercial welcomes Kimberly Kneier to its Florida team
LQ Commercial welcomed Kimberly Kneier, who will extend LQ’s retail services to Florida’s East Coast. Kneier, is a seasoned corporate retail real estate representative with 30 years of success in portfolio optimization, site selection, acquisitions / dispositions and complex negotiations. Specializing in Florida’s East Coast, she has built an extensive network throughout the retail and…
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