Posts by Jacob Ogles
New Community Resource Center to open in West Cape Coral
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is opening a new Community Resource Center located inside Goodwill’s newest retail store opening on Monday, Aug. 26. The CRC will provide free digital skills training, resume building workshops, English as a Second Language, financial literacy, My ACCESS support and more. The CRC will open its doors August 26 directly…
Read MoreSoutheast Tourism Society selects airshow as award winner
Southeast Tourism Society has named the Florida International Airshow one of the Signature Events of the Southeast for 2024. This year’s Florida International AirShow is November 2-3. 2024 held in Punta Gorda. Signature Events of the Southeast, formerly known as “Top 20 Festival and Event Awards”, was launched as part of the 40th anniversary celebration…
Read MoreBusiness expo to be held on Sept. 28
Mark your calendars for a community event at Babcock Ranch. The Biz @ BR Business Expo, a free-to-attend gathering of local businesses and entrepreneurs, will be held on Sept. 28 at the Babcock Ranch Field House. The event will run from 4 pm to 7 pm and promises an evening filled with vibrant energy, local…
Read MoreCity of Fort Myers awarded $1,072,824 in CDBG-DR funding
The City of Fort Myers has been awarded $1,072,824 from the Lee Board of County Commissioners for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding as part of ongoing Hurricane Ian recovery and resiliency projects. The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved the execution of the written agreement with the City of Fort Myers at its…
Read MoreThe Henning Group acquires RMS
The Henning Group, known for its expertise in luxury remodeling and general construction, has announced the acquisition of the Estero-based remodeling company, Residential Maintenance Solutions. Through this merger, The Henning Group plans to expand its footprint in the remodeling market. The new company, Henning RMS, provides design-build services to clients in the Bonita Springs and Estero…
Read MoreXIL Health ranks on the 2024 Inc. 5000
Visory Health, a women-led, patient-first health tech prescription platform that is transforming the way women, families and caregivers access affordable healthcare through its prescription discount card, announced its parent company, XIL Health, is sitting at the top of the Inc. 5000 list due to Visory Health’s explosive growth. In its fourth consecutive year on the list, XIL…
Read MoreGulf Western Roofing promotes Keith Reece to Vice President of Sales and Operations
Gulf Western Roofing announced the promotion of Keith Reece to the position of vice president of sales and operations. “Keith has set the tone for ‘getting the job done’ at Gulf Western Roofing for the past ten years and we can think of no one better suited to carry the GWR Flag for the next ten,”…
Read MoreLily Wilson promoted to accounting manager for Wilson Creative Group
Wilson Creative Group, a full-service advertising and marketing agency, has announced the promotion of Lily Wilson to the position of accounting manager. In this role, her responsibilities include managing day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting; developing and monitoring budgets for campaigns and operational expenses, and adhering to financial objectives and client agreements;…
Read MorePublic meeting for Cape Coral Bridge set for Aug. 28
The public is invited to attend an upcoming meeting about the Cape Coral Bridge Project – either in person or virtually. The meeting continues Lee County’s and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Project Development and Environment Study, which is required to happen prior to design and construction. The Lee Board of County Commissioners is…
Read MoreFSW names director of new Institute of Innovative and Emerging Technologies
Anna Haney-Withrow has been named director of the new Institute of Innovative and Emerging Technologies (IIET) at Florida SouthWestern State College. In her new role, Haney-Withrow will play a pivotal part in fostering a collaborative and innovative culture within FSW and the broader community. Haney-Withrow brings a background in teaching and learning design, with a…
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