Quarles adds experienced attorney John Wood as counsel

The national law firm of Quarles & Brady announced John Wood has joined the firm’s Naples office as of counsel in the Estate, Trust & Wealth Preservation Practice Group. Wood advises high-net-worth families and their advisors on domestic and cross-border estate and tax planning matters. He works with his clients to develop and implement well-designed…

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Deadline nears for D-SNAP qualification

Sunday, Oct. 16, is the final day for Lee County residents to register and complete an interview to participate in the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). D-SNAP provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).…

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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Florida Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Tornadoes

Florida businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and tornadoes on Jan. 16, 2022, may apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced today. Administrator Guzman made the loans available in response to a letter from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ authorized representative Kevin Guthrie on…

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SWFL Inc. welcomes Josh Goergen as Government Relations Manager

The SWFL Inc. team is excited to announce the hiring of Josh Goergen as its Government Relations Manager. Goergen joins the SWFL Inc. staff with a background in legislative affairs. “I am thrilled to be at SWFL Inc. and look forward to working closely with local elected officials and our legislative delegation to keep Southwest Florida a…

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Frey & Son Homes welcomes sales coordinator

Frey & Son Homes, an esteemed Southwest Florida home builder, announces that Brenda Baldwin has recently joined the team. The home builder has been building in Lee and Collier counties for over 49 years, and as more residents and visitors are flocking to our area, the need for more homes increases. Recognized as being a…

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Crave Companies welcomes VP of Operations

Iconic five-star culinary brand, Crave Companies, announces today that Chase Toussaint has joined the team as VP of Operations. Due to the team’s ever-growing presence in our area, Crave Companies is strengthening its operations and leadership as they continue to expand. The umbrella of companies, which consists of Crave Culinaire, Virtual Venue SWFL, Crave2Go, Crave…

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HUD awards $30 million grant to Housing Authority, City of Fort Myers

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers and the City of Fort Myers have been awarded a $30 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that will help fund a major revitalization project within the greater Dunbar community. The Greater Dunbar Initiative is a comprehensive transformation plan for the…

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Eric Sprecher promoted to social media leader at NOISE Inc.

NOISE Inc., a multimedia brand realization agency of national stature specializing in travel, tourism, healthcare, entertainment and real estate, has announced the promotion of Eric Sprecher to Social Media Leader. Sprecher previously served the agency as Social Media Coordinator. Prior to NOISE, Sprecher interned with Yelp as a social media coordinator. There, he helped boost…

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Hall to chair NRCA Government Relations committee

Tammy Hall, director of Marketing and Service Division for CFS Roofing Services will be chairing the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Government Relations Committee for the 2021-22 fiscal year as well as serving as a committee member for Roofing Day Advisory and PAC Advisory committees. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) is one of the…

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SWFL Inc. welcomes Phillips as Events and Marketing Manager

SWFL Inc. is announced the hiring of Hannah Phillips as its new Events and Marketing Manager. Phillips comes to the now seven-person staff with a background in event management. “I am thrilled to be at SWFL Inc. and look forward to working closely with local businesses to create lasting partnerships,” said Phillips of the new…

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