Posts by Elyssa Morataya
Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands receives Exceptional Performance Designation from BauerFinancial
Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands was honored by BauerFinancial with an Exceptional Performance Designation in recognition of the bank earning Bauer’s highest 5-Star Superior rating for more than 10 consecutive years. BauerFinancial is the nation’s premier bank rating firm, analyzing and reporting on the industry since 1983. Banks and credit unions are ranked based…
Read MoreBowman Acquires Southwest Florida Based Hole Montes
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), today announced the purchase of Hole Montes, Inc. (“Hole Montes”), an engineering services firm offering an extensive portfolio of infrastructure planning services from offices in Naples, FL and Fort Myers, FL. Founded in 1966, the firm has a storied history as one of the most…
Read MoreBiden Harris 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…
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Summer Fire Safety, It’s All About Location, Location, Location
Fort Myers, FL (Grassroots Newswire) -With the summer season in full swing, fire and water damage cleanup specialists with SERVPRO in the Fort Myers area remind homeowners that popular summer activities-like grilling, setting off fireworks, and relaxing around a fire pit or campfire-can quickly turn from fun to flames, resulting in damage to property and…
Read MoreHow we close skills gaps
Skills gaps. Workforce education. These four words have made the rounds in our region for years. How do we close the skills gaps? How do we train people to fill much-needed positions in the workforce? As a former professor, I’ll start with what these terms mean. The consensus definition of a skills gap is the…
Read MoreSWFL’s Business Leaders Can Use a Change of Perspective
There’s a very well-kept secret in Southwest Florida. In fact, it’s a secret that is probably too well-kept. For over 60 years, Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has been an integral part of our community, and the work that FSW is doing now is far different from the Edison Community College we all remember. The challenge…
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 MoreThe New Grad’s Influence-Building Skill Set: 12 Tips for Thriving in an Uncertain World
New York, NY —It’s graduation season, and young people everywhere are in a time of great transition. Whether that’s high school or college receding in the rearview mirror, you’re zooming toward the future (well…perhaps after enjoying a bit of well-earned fun). Robert L. Dilenschneider has a two-part message for you. One, it’s time to get…
Read MoreWhy QR Codes Are More Dangerous Than You’d Think
In recent years, QR codes have started popping up everywhere from restaurant menus to gas station pumps. Prior to COVID, the use of these by businesses and corporations was already on the rise, but since the pandemic encouraged the use of touch free technology, their popularity has continued to skyrocket. By simply hovering over the…
Read MoreLocking the digital front door protects businesses, customers
Businesses spend a great deal of time and resources trying to avoid theft, so they install security cameras, place valuables in lock boxes and safes, and attach security tags to expensive items. Some even hire 24-hour security guards. Unfortunately, at a time when many employees are accessing their work accounts, emails and servers remotely, businesses…
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