Posts by Jacob Ogles
GMA completes designs for Estero Goodwill location
GMA Architects & Planners has completed the design and construction administration services for Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida’s newest location in Estero. GMA worked diligently with the Village of Estero’s staff to coordinate this design throughout the entire process. Through a continued partnership, GMA was selected to both design and facilitate construction administration of a…
Read MoreMarket-leading industrial team joins CBRE in Fort Myers
CBRE announced today that Derek Bornhorst and Adam Bornhorst have joined its Industrial & Logistics group in Fort Myers as senior vice president and vice president, respectively. The market-leading team will focus on the leasing and sale of industrial facilities in Southwest Florida on behalf of occupiers, owners and investors. The team joins the company…
Read MoreSBA offers disaster relief to small businesses affected by February drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning Feb. 11, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the primary counties of Glades, Hendry, Martin, and Palm Beach, and the adjacent counties of Broward, Charlotte, Collier,…
Read MoreLee Commissioners amend Action Plan to reallocate hurricane recovery grants
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to amend the Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Relief funds and reallocate more than $82.4 million for critical infrastructure projects. The amendment includes hurricane shelter upgrades. The board action approved publishing proposed amendments to Lee County’s Action Plan for CDBG-DR funding for a 30-day public…
Read MoreKalea Bay celebrates over $290 million in sales as Tower 500 construction continues
Kalea Bay, one of Southwest Florida’s most coveted waterfront communities, is celebrating a major milestone with more than $290 million in sales recorded since the launch of its final luxury high-rise, Tower 500. With more than 50% of the residences already sold, the tower will offer the final opportunity for buyers to own in this…
Read MoreCustom Packaging & Products names Angela Schivinski as chief sales and marketing officer
Custom Packaging & Products, a recognized leader in short-run, custom-printed branded paper and specialty packaging for the restaurant, hospitality and retail industries, is announcing the appointment of Angela Schivinski as chief sales and marketing officer. This strategic addition to the executive leadership team reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation, customer service and sustainable growth…
Read MoreSusan Cecere David promoted at The Westin Cape Coral Resort
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village announced the promotion of Susan Cecere David to senior sales executive. With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, David has consistently demonstrated strategic leadership, a passion for mentorship, and a proven ability to drive sustainable revenue growth. Since joining the resort two years…
Read MoreLee & Associates and Capital Partners celebrate groundbreaking of Oriole Logistics Center
More than 20 guests gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Oriole Logistics Center, a 442,000-square-foot Class A industrial development in Fort Myers. The event, hosted by the Lee & Associates Industrial team, marks a significant milestone in the continued expansion of the Southwest Florida logistics market. The project, developed by Capital Partners and marketed…
Read MorePreferred Travel & Company adds two travel professionals to its team
Preferred Travel & Company, a family owned and operated full-service travel agency headquartered in Naples, announced the recent appointment of Group Travel Specialist Mary Cedeno and Luxury Travel Advisor Lisa Shuster to its expanding team. “We are delighted to welcome both Lisa and Mary to our expanding team of travel professionals,” said Olga Placeres, President…
Read MoreNational workforce organizations visit Southwest Florida
The National League of Cities (NLC) and Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) arrived in Southwest Florida recently in an effort to link adults in LaBelle to post-secondary education and training to fill in-demand jobs. This team of FutureMakers Coalition partners are part of a peer-learning group combining its skills to design, develop and…
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