Posts by Jacob Ogles
Tamiami Angel Funds invests additional funds in Climate Tech firm
Angel investors from the Tamiami Family of Angel Funds invested an additional $200,000 in Kind Designs, its second investment in the Florida-based climate-tech company that manufactures environmentally friendly Living Seawalls to protect coastal communities from rising sea levels. With this most recent investment, Kind Designs has now raised a total of $400,000 from Southwest Florida…
Read MoreLeadership SWFL Class of 2024 announced
SWFL Inc. announced the Leadership SWFL Class of 2024 to include: Alyssa Averill – Sun Village Vacations, Brenda Hernandez – Hotwire Communications, Diane Kirby – Owen Ames Kimball Company, Dorian Zwierewicz – Florida Gulf Coast University Florida SBDC at FGCU, Elizabeth Jager – EFC Farms, Emily Ford – Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing &…
Read MoreVisory Health secures national certification for third year
Visory Health, a women-led, patient-first health tech prescription platform that is transforming the way women, families and caregivers access affordable healthcare through its online prescription discount card, today announces its national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise. The certification comes to those who exemplify dedication to creating diversity and supporting the female workforce. While a company…
Read MoreLee County’s collaborative efforts with FEMA result in 30-day extension on deadline
Lee County has announced that its collaborative efforts with FEMA in recent weeks have resulted in a 30-day extension for submitting documents that will reflect the actions taken in the Special Flood Hazard Area after Hurricane Ian, demonstrating full compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In a letter from FEMA received Friday, the…
Read MoreLeeCares Hurricane Ian Housing Recovery Program application deadline May 15
The online application portal and submission of new applications online or in-person for the LeeCares Hurricane Ian Housing Recovery Program will conclude at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. Lee County currently is processing more than 1,300 applications requesting assistance for repairing, reconstructing, elevating or purchasing a home. Lee County and its partners directly contacted more…
Read MorePrecision Healthcare Specialists adds otolaryngologist Dr. Todd Lindquist
Precision Healthcare Specialists has expanded its growing list of medical services to include otolaryngology with the addition of Dr. Todd Lindquist, who specializes in all conditions involving the ears, nose and throat. Board-certified through the American Board of Otolaryngology, Lindquist dedicates his practice to sinus, allergy disease, allergy testing and treatment. He also specializes in…
Read MoreJohn R. Wood Christie’s welcomes 16 new agents in March
John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate, recently named Christie’s International Real Estate 2023 Affiliate of the Year, announced the addition of 16 new agents in March. “We are pleased to welcome our newest agents. As these talented individuals join our team, they become important parts of a company dedicated to integrity, collaboration and continued growth,” said…
Read MoreLee Commissioners award design contracts for Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier and Lynn Hall Memorial Park
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award design contracts for the Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier and nearby Lynn Hall Memorial Park, both of which were destroyed by Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022. Each contract was negotiated through a competitive process. Each will be funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s…
Read MoreEdison Awards Day to be held Wednesday
The public is invited to attend a free event called Edison Awards Day next Wednesday, April 17 from noon-4 p.m. to celebrate the start of the Edison Awards in downtown Fort Myers. The community can enjoy live music by the Ben Allen Band while exploring the Innovators Showcase and watching live products and demonstrations from nominees.…
Read MoreInnovative Food Holdings announces new contract with Cheney Brothers
Innovative Food Holdings, a national seller of gourmet specialty foods to professional chefs, announced a new contractual partnership with Cheney Brothers as a broadline distributor partner. With the contract signed, Innovative is now embarking on the technical integration of their respective platforms and expects orders to begin flowing in the back half of this year.…
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