Posts by Jacob Ogles
Eikenberg lauds Everglades restoration momentum, chamber support
Eric Eikenberg, The Everglades Foundation chief executive officer, gushed optimism for the long-running Everglades restoration project as speaker at the Sep. 18 SanCap Chamber business luncheon held at The Community House on Sanibel Island. “When I’m standing here at the chamber lunch in September 2030, we’re going to have champagne on every table….,” he projected completion…
Read MoreFutureMakers Coalition hosts Annual Champions Meeting
The 2024 Annual FutureMakers Coalition Champions Meeting was held at Collaboratory on Thursday, Sept. 12 with more than 100 CEO and C-Suite executives representing regional business leaders and educators. FutureMakers Coalition aims to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce by increasing the proportion of skilled working age adults with college degrees, workforce certificates, industry certifications and other…
Read MoreDiscovery Senior Living appoints Faye Lorntz as community director
Discovery Senior Living announced the appointment of Faye Lorntz to community director for Choreograph Gainesville, their first-of-its-kind 55+ resort-style living community set to open this fall in the heart of Celebration Pointe. Choreograph, a verb that means “to orchestrate and compose new, meaningful life experiences & purposes,” is the first of its kind in the…
Read MoreUSPS decides to keep processing operations in Fort Myers
The United States Postal Service has announced plans to retain certain local mail originating processing operations at the Fort Myers postal facility in Fort Myers. This decision to leave those operations in Fort Myers is made possible due to a proposed operational strategy aimed at increasing efficiency, improving service quality, and saving USPS an additional…
Read More4KIDS announces new president
4KIDS announced Andrew Holmes as the new 4KIDS president effective immediately. Holmes joined the 4KIDS team in July of 2018, launching the organization’s Family Advocacy Ministry Program and later excelling in the role of director of community engagement. Holmes was voted unanimously by the 4KIDS Presidential Search Task Force, 4KIDS board of directors, and executive…
Read MoreCounseling Associates of America welcomes Dr. Ellie Seoane
Counseling Associates of America announces the addition of Ellie Seoane, Psy.D., to its team of dedicated mental health professionals. “Dr. Ellie is passionate about guiding individuals toward a deeper understanding of themselves and helping them discover what brings the most meaning into their lives,” says Dr. Stephanie Roque, clinical director at Counseling Associates. “Her approach…
Read MoreWilson Creative Group promotes Ryan Hall to vice president of operations
Wilson Creative Group, a full-service advertising and marketing agency, has announced the promotion of Ryan Hall to the position of vice president of operations. In this role, his responsibilities include overseeing the agency’s daily operations and driving its strategic growth; managing and optimizing processes; collaborating with senior leadership to align operational goals with the agency’s vision;…
Read MoreLee Commissioners award more than $89.25 million in grants
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award $89.25 million to eight affordable housing development proposals funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery allocation to Lee County. The proposals were recommended for funding by the CDBG-DR Affordable Housing Development Evaluation Committee. The funded projects will provide…
Read MoreEdison Awards nominations open
Winning an Edison Award doesn’t just mean a fancy trophy on the shelf. You’ll be joining an elite group of innovators, getting your name out there with global recognition, and tapping into some serious market visibility. Plus, you’ll have the media buzzing, gain some major marketing cred and, of course, be part of the Edison…
Read MoreSuncoast Credit Union opens student-run branch at Sallie Jones Elementary School
Suncoast Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its 24th student-run branch at Sallie Jones Elementary School in Punta Gorda last week. On the first day alone, a record-breaking 70 student accounts were opened, highlighting the school community’s strong enthusiasm for financial literacy and engagement with this initiative. Sallie Jones Elementary School welcomed the new…
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