Posts by Elyssa Morataya
The Immokalee Foundation Selected as Part of Microsoft’s National TechSpark Program to Grow Economic Opportunity in Southwest Florida
The Immokalee Foundation, in conjunction with Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and The Collier Industrial Development Authority, to work with Microsoft to ensure digital skills training for Immokalee students. Naples, FL – The Immokalee Foundation announced today that it will work with Microsoft TechSpark to foster inclusive economic opportunity, job creation, and innovation in Southwest…
Read MoreThe Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Southwest Florida May 2023 Employment Data
Governor DeSantis Announces Fort Myers Private Sector Employment Up 4.7 Percent Over the Year in May 2023 Naples, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Fort Myers’ private sector employment increased by 4.7 percent over the year, adding 11,800 jobs, despite being one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Ian. As of May 2023, with…
Read MoreDiscover Strategies to Avoid Legal Malpractice with Litigation Expert Michael Corso at Collier County Bar Association’s Family Law Forum
Fort Myers, Florida — Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Florida Litigation Expert Michael Corso will present the “Avoiding Legal Malpractice” session at Collier County Bar Association’s Family Law Forum on Friday, June 2, at Kensington Country Club in Naples. At the Collier County Bar Association’s Family Law Forum, Corso…
Read MoreChamber announces welcome center reopening, new grant – funded position
After eight months of cleaning, restoring, and reinventing, the Francis P. Bailey, Jr., Chamber Visitor Center and chamber offices officially reopened on Tuesday, June 6. A 4 p.m. ribbon-cutting celebrated the occasion,. “Visitors will find a new version of the downstairs welcome center with comfortable meeting spaces for our members, sponsored by Clive Daniel Home,…
Read MoreSeagate Development Group Announces 40 Acre Alico Trade Center Will Shortly Be Sold – Out
FORT MYERS, Florida— Seagate Development Group has only two sites available with several suitors for each at their prestigious Alico Trade Center business park located on Alico Road at I-75. Matt Price, CEO and Partner of Seagate stated, “It is safe to announce that very soon we will have sold-out all of our lots and…
Read MoreMain Street Alliance Calls on Congress to Prioritize Small Businesses and Essential Services Over Tax Breaks to Support Economic Growth Across America
On June 3, 2023, President Biden signed H.R. 3746 to lift the nation’s debt ceiling after passing the Senate with a vote of 63-36. This bill increases the federal debt limit, establishes new discretionary spending limits, rescinds unobligated COVID funds, and expands work requirements for federal programs. The bill includes various provisions that directly impact…
Read MoreIndustry Leading Legal Benchmarking Survey from ACC and Major, Lindsey & Africa Shows that Median Total Legal Spend Increased, Driven Mostly by Larger Companies
Survey’s comprehensive benchmarking data allows law department leaders to better understand current financial and operational performance metrics and identify areas for improvement. Washington, D.C., (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA) have today announced the release of their industry-leading annual legal benchmarking survey. The fourth report as a…
Read MoreWhat Makes Florida Unique? Sales Tax On Commercial Rent – But Changes Are Coming Sooner Than We Thought
By Ken Silberling If you asked me what makes Florida unique, I would probably say our reputation for strange and unusual news stories. But today, I’d like to focus on something completely different affecting business in our State. Florida is also unique as the only state charging sales tax on commercial leases. It should also…
Read MoreLee County Clerk publishes new report outlining county’s economic health
FORT MYERS, FLA. – Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes has released his second annual report detailing key economic factors impacting county residents. In the 20-page report, titled The Sand Dollar, readers can learn how their tax dollars were collected, managed and spent. The easy-to-read guide also outlines trends in county property taxes, housing, employment, and…
Read MoreBidenHarris Administration to Launch New Initiative to Increase Federal Contracting with Small Disadvantaged Businesses
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Administrator Robin Carnahan, head of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), announced a joint effort, known as the 8(a) MAS Pool Initiative, to help small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) participating in the 8(a) Business Development Program gain access to more federal contracts in GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule…
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