Posts by Jacob Ogles
Bank of America awards grant to FutureMakers for workforce development
Bank of America recently granted $25,000 to FutureMakers Coalition at Collaboratory to address workforce development, education needs and a diverse talent pipeline. Bank of America has supported Collaboratory since 2017, including a multi-year commitment to further FutureMakers Coalition’s goal of transforming Southwest Florida’s workforce. In 2022, a $300,000 grant from the bank helped create the Navigator Program to connect adults and…
Read MoreGoodwill awarded grant to formalize the Disability Navigation Program
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida’s Disability Services program has received a grant of $45,000 from the Golisano Foundation to formalize the Goodwill Disability Navigation Program. The Golisano Foundation is one of the nation’s largest foundations dedicated to supporting programs for people with intellectual disabilities. “The Golisano Foundation continues to be a committed partner of Goodwill as we focus on…
Read MoreLaird A. Lile reinstated to Workgroup on Judicial Practices in the Trial Courts
Laird A. Lile, a board-certified wills, trusts and estates attorney in Naples, has been reinstated by Chief Justice Carlos Muniz to the Florida Supreme Court’s Workgroup on Judicial Practices in the Trial Courts. The workgroup, established within the Florida Supreme Court’s Judicial Management Council, is charged with reviewing best practices for the implementation of procedures…
Read MoreInnovative Food Holdings announces contract with distributor
Innovative Food Holdings, a national seller of gourmet specialty foods to professional chefs, announced a new contractual partnership with a top five U.S. broadline distributor partner and the completion of the associated technology integration. In addition, the company announced the launch of the Cheney Brothers business, after a successful technology integration. First, the new partner…
Read MoreCommercial investors should consider tax appeal
As commercial real estate investors look for ways to brace themselves against prolonged weak market performance in troubled regions nationwide, those whose properties have decreased in value should consider property tax appeal. At the heart of the discussion lies the potential for significant tax savings through a reduction in the property’s assessed value via an…
Read MoreStevens Construction begins Shalimar Beach Resort
Stevens Construction has started construction of Shalimar Beach Resort located at 2823 W. Gulf Drive on Sanibel Island, announced Dan Adams, executive vice president/partner, Stevens Construction, Inc. Kicking off construction with a groundbreaking ceremony in March, Shalimar Beach Resort, the first ground-up resort to begin construction after Hurricane Ian, will be a 52,207-square-foot resort with…
Read MoreSandra Spiro joins GCM as director of marketing
GCM Contracting Solutions, a regional leader in design-build general contracting, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Spiro as its director of marketing, serving on their executive team. As director of marketing, Spiro will play an instrumental role in leading, developing and implementing GCM’s marketing strategy to support their expanding portfolio of brands. “We…
Read MoreSouthwest Florida labor force up in April 2024
FloridaCommerce announced that the Southwest Florida labor force increased by 4,339 over the year in April 2024. The Fort Myers area labor force grew by 2,372 over the year in April 2024, a 0.6 percent increase, and the Naples area labor force increased by 1,967 over the year, a 1.0 percent increase. The Naples area…
Read MoreAmy Leverick joins LSI Companies as junior marketing associate
LSI Companies announced Amy Leverick as a junior marketing associate. Leverick will work alongside the director of marketing, contributing to all internal and external marketing strategies and communications. Additionally, she will play a role in the planning and execution of all of LSI’s corporate events, including Market Trends, one of the largest annual real estate…
Read MoreNew harbormaster appointed for Fort Myers Beach
Curtis Ludwig will begin working for the Town of Fort Myers Beach as the new harbormaster for the Matanzas Pass Mooring Field. Ludwig is a born and raised Florida native, from Jacksonville, with an extensive background in marine operations. Serving in the United States Coast Guard allowed him to get his start in the maritime…
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