Capital Wealth Advisors appoints Hunter Grand as an associate trader

Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Hunter Grand as an Associate Trader. In this new position with the firm, Grand provides essential support to the trading operations team through market research, reporting, data analysis and assisting with portfolio management. A native Floridian, Grand recently earned his BS in…

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Junior Achievement achieves record-breaking impact results

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida announces a record-breaking year in its 2023-2024 impact results, with a 122.9% increase in the number of students supported compared to the previous year. During the 2023-2024 academic year, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida reached a landmark 27,285 students as compared to 12,259 from the year prior, providing them with…

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Matt “Gaffa” Poland named head coach and sporting director of FC Naples

FC Naples announced Matt “Gaffa” Poland has been named the team’s head coach and sporting director. In his role, Poland is charged with the opportunity to build a new club from the ground up, instilling the culture of professionalism and sportsmanship of the club. “Matt Poland brings the perfect blend of leadership on the field,…

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James Schnars recognized among HousingWire’s 2024 Marketing Leaders

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate announced that Chief Marketing Officer James Schnars has been recognized as one of HousingWire’s 2024 Marketing Leaders. This accolade celebrates the housing industry’s creative and influential marketing leaders, with 50 individuals honored this year.

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Wilson Creative Group promotes Rivas to senior account manager

Wilson Creative Group, a full-service advertising and marketing agency, has announced the promotion of Gabriela (Gabi) Rivas to the position of senior account manager.  In this role, Rivas leads client relationships by understanding their objectives, challenges and preferences. She strategizes and executes marketing communication plans aligned with client goals, leveraging analytic data and best practices. Managing…

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Tamiami Angel Funds invests in financial tech firm

Angel investors from Southwest Florida led an investment in Under.io, a firm that helps payment-processing and financial-services companies originate new accounts digitally. Members of Tamiami Angel Fund V recently invested $410,000 in Under.io, the second portfolio company in the fund. Under.io is modernizing the process of opening accounts by helping financial services companies to more…

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Local EXIT Realty affiliated office welcomes new team members

EXIT Select Realty announced Jonathan Smotts and Kathryn Young have joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals. EXIT Select Realty, located at 12530 World Plaza Lane, Suite 1, in Fort Myers, is a member of EXIT Southeast’s rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region.

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Wilson Creative Group welcomes Sasha Singh as art director

Wilson Creative Group, a full-service advertising and marketing agency, has appointed Sasha Singh to the position of art director.  In this role, she is responsible for the execution and on-time delivery of high-quality creative materials; managing the agency’s design team; interacting with management and client companies; focusing on timelines, budgets and strategic resource planning, and day-to-day…

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Jason Grabowski appointed president, CEZO at B&I Contractors

B&I Contractors announced the promotion of Jason Grabowski to president and chief executive officer. In his new role, Grabowski will assume overall responsibility for the company’s strategic direction, operations, and continued growth. Grabowski has been an integral part of B&I’s executive leadership team since 2001. With a proven track record of driving operational excellence and…

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Life Care Services selected as Amivida’s management partner after sale

Life Care Services, an LCS Company, has been selected as the management partner for Amavida, a resort-style senior living community in Fort Myers. The 32-acre campus comprises 28 cottages, 223 independent living apartments, 101 assisted living apartments, 35 memory care apartments, and an on-site Wellness Center. Ranked as the #1 retirement community by the Fort…

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