Posts by Jacob Ogles
Small businesses eligible for grant through State Trade and Expansion Program
Submitted by Lee County EDO Looking to export? Small businesses may be eligible for a grant through the Small Business Administration’s State Trade and Expansion Program. Through the STEP grant, businesses may be able to receive reimbursement costs incurred for trade show fees and related travel expenses, including product sample shipments, translation services, company promotions/marketing…
Read MoreSeminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino names Eduardo Rodrigues Executive Chef
Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino has named Eduardo Rodrigues as its executive chef. Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, Andrew Poliquin, Rodrigues will be involved with the resort’s dining venues including the 126-seat EE-TO-LEET-KE GRILL, a steak house (Josiah Steakhouse) with 62 seats and a fast-service and carry-out cafe offering a combination…
Read MoreLee County provides an update on the Fort Myers Beach Pier
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday received an update on the progress of building the new, larger and more resilient Fort Myers Beach Pier that accelerates the planned completion of the project. The estimated completion date of the pier is now in August 2027, ahead of the previous planned completion in summer 2028.…
Read MoreSanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting celebrates design studio reopening
After five years of operating Bridget Vandenburgh Interiors on Sanibel Island, pivoting operations to its warehouse in Fort Myers after Hurricane Ian, and finally opening a showroom and studio in Fort Myers, the namesake owner, founder, and principal designer was happy to land at 13261 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers on Dec. 1. The SanCap…
Read MoreEDGE welcomes Megan Perry as cabinetry project coordinator
EDGE, an award-winning interior design and custom cabinetry firm, has named Megan Perry as its new cabinetry project coordinator. As cabinetry project coordinator, Perry is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to EDGE’s cabinet designers and installation team, overseeing cabinetry and hardware installation contracts, maintaining vendor relationships, sustaining an adequate showroom inventory of current cabinetry…
Read MoreLee commissioners prepares for receipt of funds to address unmet needs from Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Lee County has been allocated more than $100.6 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This funding will provide critical resources to address unmet recovery needs from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, supporting essential recovery efforts with a focus on housing repair…
Read MoreLee continues commitment to improving county’s transportation network
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to improving the county’s transportation network on Tuesday with votes to approve multiple projects. Among the key votes, the Board: Six Mile Cypress and Daniels Parkway Voted to award a low-bid, $2 million contract to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC, to improve and expand the…
Read MoreLCEC welcomes Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
LCEC announced Michael Bates as its new Information Technology Director and Chief Information Officer. Bates brings more than 18 years of executive leadership in technology management, with expertise in technology strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. “Michael’s extensive experience in technology leadership and proven track record make him a valuable addition to LCEC,” said CEO, Denise…
Read MoreWilson Creative welcomes Sydney Robicheaux as social media manager
Wilson Creative Group has announced the appointment of Sydney Robicheaux as social media manager. Robicheaux brings a background in marketing, social media strategy and event coordination to her role. A Naples native, Robicheaux previously worked as a marketing consultant for The Vine Room and owned The Casa Creative. During this time, she managed social media campaigns, developed content strategies…
Read MoreVanderbilt Country Club awarded for service excellence
Vanderbilt Country Club of Naples, Florida, was recently named a finalist at the 59club USA’s second annual Service Excellence Awards, which honors golf country clubs in the United States. Held in conjunction with Orlando’s PGA show, the January 23 event brought the golf industry together to recognize the country’s finest service providers. Tim Miller, General…
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