Posts by Jacob Ogles
Michael Corso celebrates 40 years as a NBTA board-certified civil trial specialist
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt announced stockholder Michael Corso has been recertified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a board certified specialist in civil trial. This recognition marks an extraordinary 40 years of his dedication to the highest standards of civil trial advocacy. Board certification by the NBTA requires rigorous examination, substantial trial…
Read MoreLee Commissioners vote to approve agreement related to EPA Community Change Grant
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an agreement with Collaboratory to allow the county to address a series of objectives included in the $19.3 million Community Change Grant through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to tackle environmental challenges related to disaster preparedness. Lee County and Collaboratory announced in December that the…
Read MoreLee County Emergency Management joins Community Lifeline Status System Pilot initiative
Lee County Emergency Management has been selected to participate in a pilot program for the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Community Lifeline Status System (CLSS), an innovative tool designed to accentuate emergency management and disaster response. As one of eight agencies participating in this nationwide initiative, Lee County Emergency Management will…
Read MoreTD Charitable Foundation awards grant to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida received a $6,500 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation to support the MicroEnterprise Institute in Collier and Lee Counties. Established in 2010, The SWFL MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week program that assists aspiring entrepreneurs in developing their ideas. Industry experts in marketing, banking, legal and others relevant areas, help students…
Read MoreAmerican Oncology Network appoints Charlie Goddard as general counsel
American Oncology Network, one of the nation’s fastest-growing community oncology networks, today announced the appointment of Charlie Goddard as General Counsel. “We are pleased to welcome Charlie to the AON leadership team,” said Todd Schonherz, AON’s chief executive officer. “Charlie has built an impressive legal career, and his healthcare expertise makes him a perfect fit for this…
Read MoreFlorida Disaster Recovery Centers to close temporarily on Jan. 20
ll Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The centers will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21. To find center locations go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.
Read MoreSuncoast Credit Union Foundation provides $75,000 to Immokalee Foundation
The Immokalee Foundation announces a grant of $75,000 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. The funds will enhance specific aspects of the Foundation’s nationally recognized Career Pathways program targeting Immokalee’s mid-dle school, high school, and postsecondary student population. As 100% of The Immokalee Foundation students receive a postsecondary scholarship for their career path of choice,…
Read MoreCity of Fort Myers receives new Community Rating System classification
The City of Fort Myers was recently notified of the Insurance Services Office recommendation to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to upgrade the City’s Community Rating System classification from a nine to a six for National Flood Insurance Program policyholder discounts following months of diligent work by the City to provide the required documentation. City…
Read MoreCollier County Clerk’s annual financial report receives GFOA Certificate of Excellence
The Collier County Clerk of the Court’s Office is pleased to share that its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended September 2023 has again received the prestigious Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. “This is the 37th consecutive year that our office earned recognition for…
Read MoreCharles Weinrich elected chairman of Boys & Girls Club of Collier County
Charles Weinrich, senior vice president, The Wellington Group | Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, has been named chairman of the board for Boys & Girls Club of Collier County. Weinrich has been a member of the Boys & Girls Club board for the past several years and has been serving on the executive, finance, and endowment…
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