Posts by Jacob Ogles
Vanderbilt Country Club names Collett new CFO
Tim Miller, General Manager and COO of Vanderbilt Country Club of Naples, Florida, announced the selection of Krista Collett to the position of Chief Financial Officer for the golf community. “We are delighted to have Krista join our team,” said Miller. “Her decades of senior level financial experience with golf course communities and their boards…
Read MoreGMA Architects & Planners completes designs for Shops at Del Mar in Cape Coral
GMA Architects & Planners has completed the design and construction administrative services for Shops at Del Mar, a commercial center with a mix of potential retail and dining options in Cape Coral. Located at the corner of S.W. 10th Place and S.W. Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, Shops at Del Mar features four buildings…
Read MoreAvenue Media and Vectra Digital marketing firms merge
This month, two Gulf Coast marketing firms, Avenue Media (Sarasota) and Vectra Digital (Fort Myers), have merged to form a marketing agency specifically for construction, home services, and building product brands. Avenue and Vectra together now are one of the few agencies in Florida with specialized expertise in supporting brands that contribute to the state’s…
Read MoreCollaboratory awards $1.2 million in scholarships
Collaboratory awarded 174 scholarships to students and adult learners from Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. More than $1.2 million will pay for these students to advance their educational goals. Yesenia Juarez Hernandez, 18, a graduate at Moore Haven Middle-High School received a $1,000 award from the Couse Gram Scholarship. “I feel excited and…
Read MoreCRA approves improvement matching grants for Downtown and Cleveland Ave.
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grants for the Downtown and Cleveland Avenue redevelopment areas. The first grant was in the not-to exceed amount of $22,095.48 for Sunshine State Law’s property located at 2058 Cottage St. in downtown. The funds will be used for exterior patching and painting,…
Read MoreDiamond Custom Homes welcomes Diego Carvajal as architectural designer
Diamond Custom Homes has announced the appointment of Diego Carvajal as architectural designer. Carvajal brings more than 20 years of creative and technical expertise to this position. His career includes eight years designing residential and commercial projects with a respected architectural firm in New York, as well as more than a decade working independently on…
Read MoreWestin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village promotes Noelle Wilson to Destination Sales Executive
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village announced the promotion of Noelle Wilson to the position of Destination Sales Executive. In this role, Wilson will be instrumental in driving group business to the resort, coordinating site visits, and ensuring seamless transitions from sales to event execution. Raised in Phoenix, Arizona, she earned her degree…
Read MoreSBA offers relief to small businesses, nonprofits affected by drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by drought occurring March 11. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Alachua, Bradford, Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Flagler, Glades, Hendry, Hernando, Lake, Lee, Levy, Marion, Orange, Osceola,…
Read MoreTravis Prince joins Forbes-Snyder as regional sales director
Veteran restaurant operator Travis Prince has been named Regional Sales Director at Forbes-Snyder, a leading national provider of point-of-sale systems, to spearhead its Southwest Florida expansion. Prince brings over 30 years of restaurant management experience to the role, most recently serving as Director of Operations at Prime 239 Steakhouse in Cape Coral. His shift into…
Read MoreEHC transitions to employee-ownership
EHC, a trailblazer in the construction industry renowned for its comprehensive pre-construction, earthwork, and infrastructure services, is excited to announce the transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, marking a milestone in the company’s journey. Since Jeff Hunt founded EHC in 1990, EHC’s growth has been driven by a commitment to rewarding dedication and leadership.…
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