Posts by Jacob Ogles
Teacher receives grant from Lake Michigan Credit Union
Fun Time Early Childhood Academy announced Analiz Perez, a teacher at their Golden Gate location, was selected as one of 25 recipients out of 240 nominees to receive a $1,000 grant from the Lake Michigan Credit Union. Each year, LMCU’s Roots in Education program awards twenty-five $1,000 grants to teachers across Michigan and Florida who…
Read MoreSanCap Chamber applauds Suncatchers Dream return
The addition of Suncatchers Dream to the restored Sanibel retail landscape at 630 Tarpon Bay Rd. occasioned a SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting on May 10. The popular jewelry and gift shop held its soft opening March 4, along with neighbor Over Easy Café, but has been keeping its signature wares available to fans the whole time…
Read MoreMNMW welcomes three new team members
Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., welcomes three new team members to the firm. Rachel Petersdorff and Sara Koronec joined the tax division as associates, and Tyler Gaynor is a senior associate in the tax division. “We are always seeking the best of the best for our team, and we are happy to welcome Rachel,…
Read MoreKerrie Blankenship earns Certificate in Principles of Public Relations
Kerrie Blankenship, recent FGCU graduate and member of the FGCU Student Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, recently earned the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations. The certificate, which is earned through passing an examination designed to test the foundational knowledge of those entering the public relations profession, is administered by the Universal Accreditation…
Read MoreNew overtime rules to affect millions of employees and their employers
Overtime rule changes are on the horizon, and new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary thresholds could significantly impact employers. Review the rules and take necessary steps to stay in compliance, navigate payroll expenses, and communicate any changes needed in your organization. Background on DOL changes On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL)…
Read MoreReneé Stoll earns professional public relations accreditation
Reneé Stoll of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, recently earned her professional public relations accreditation, and received the designation of Accredited in Public Relations. Stoll joins the more than 4,500 active public relations professionals worldwide who represent an elite group of skilled professionals committed to practicing with high ethical standards,…
Read MoreChris Harrison announced as chief advocate for Prisidio
Prisidio, who provides a secure digital vault to safely save and share life’s most vital information and documents, announced the appointment of Chris Harrison as its chief advocate. The renowned TV host, producer, and podcaster will utilize his influence to promote privacy, protection, and accessibility in managing life’s essential information through Prisidio’s secure digital vault,…
Read MoreTroy Conner named chapter executive director of CAI South Gulf Coast
The Community Associations Institute (CAI) South Gulf Coast Chapter welcomed Troy Conner as its new chapter executive director. With an extensive background in community development and over ten years experience in community association management, Conner is poised to lead CAI towards unprecedented growth and impact within Charlotte, Collier, and Lee counties. As chapter executive director,…
Read MoreThe Sanibel Captiva Trust Company opens new office in Fort Myers
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company continues its expansion across Florida’s west coast with the opening of its seventh office, a two-story office building in Fort Myers with plenty of room for growth. The new location, 13525 Bell Tower Drive, is on the southeast side of Bell Tower at the corner of U.S. 41 and Daniels…
Read MoreDSDG announces Casey Allen as new partner
DSDG, an architecture firm known for its modern and innovative designs, announced the promotion of Casey Allen to partner. This move reflects Allen’s significant contributions to the firm’s success and underscores DSDG’s commitment to architectural excellence and innovation. With a bachelor of design from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in architecture from…
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