Posts by Elyssa Morataya
SWFL Equitable Jobs Pipeline Open for Public Input
FORT MYERS, Fla. – FutureMakers Coalition at Collaboratory and FGCU are welcoming public input into all aspects of their RFP until June 16th. All comments will become part of the public record and will be used to refine the final RFP before it is released July 1st. Florida Gulf Coast University, together with FutureMakers Coalition…
Read MoreGroundbreaking ceremony set for Big Carlos Pass Bridge replacement
Fort Myers, FL, – The public is invited to attend an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Big Carlos Pass Bridge replacement at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 15, at the west parking area for Lovers Key State Park, on the south side of the Big Carlos Pass Bridge. The Big Carlos Pass Bridge connects the south…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Streamline Economic Development in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 5, creating a singular Department of Commerce in Florida to streamline and modernize Florida’s economic development agencies to meet the needs of today’s businesses. The bill: Consolidates the responsibilities and resources of Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) into the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), which the bill…
Read MoreOwen-Ames-Kimball Florida Names Taylor Sawatzky Director of Strategic Development
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has named Taylor Sawatzky Director of Strategic Development. Sawatzky is responsible for creating and implementing business development strategies for the company, which is the fifth-largest contractor by revenue in the region (Business Observer, March 2023). “Taylor is…
Read MoreABC: Government – Registered Apprenticeship System Alone Won’t Solve Construction Labor Shortage
WASHINGTON, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It would take 12 years for federal and state government-registered apprenticeship programs to educate the more than half a million workers the construction industry needs to hire in 2023, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of recently released U.S. Department of Labor data. ABC estimates that the construction industry’s federal…
Read MoreABC ’s 2023 Guide to Construction Safety Best Practices Reveals How Contractors Can Be Nearly 7 Times Safer Than the Industry Average
WASHINGTON, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2023 Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to safety best practices on construction jobsites and comprehensive study of the impact of the STEP Safety Management System. Established in 1989, STEP is a proven system that provides the framework to measure, strengthen and build industry-leading…
Read MorePriority Marketing wins nine Local Image Awards from FPRA
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Priority Marketing collected nine Local Image Awards, including the top honor – a prestigious Grand Image Award – through an annual competition that recognizes measurable excellence among public relations professionals. Held April 27 at Suite Forty Eight in Fort Myers, the Florida Public Relations Association, Southwest Florida Chapter recognized the firm’s…
Read MoreSeagate Development Group Completes Ameriprise Financial’s Remodel at The Offices Of Pelican Bay
FORT MYERS, Florida — Fort Myers Florida based Seagate Development Group recently completed the comprehensive remodeling of the Ameriprise Financial office located on the 3rd floor in The Offices Of Pelican Bay, located at 5811 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples, FL. “I am extremely pleased with the outstanding finished product Seagate’s Commercial division has delivered to…
Read MoreNew Malware Warning: Fake W-9 Tax Forms Allegedly Sent From the IRS
Scammers and criminals are never on a break and typically find new and creative ways to trick their targets. With Tax Season in full swing, we want to inform you about a new Emotet Malware phishing campaign that sends out fake W-9 tax forms to U.S. taxpayers while impersonating the IRS. Emotet Malware was commonly…
Read MoreHow Criminals Can Take Advantage of Current Events
We all know how stressful living in an age where news is more accessible than ever can be. With a 24-hour news cycle and a never-ending stream of information available at our fingertips, it’s easy to feel like we’re constantly bombarded with world events, politics, and economical issues. While being informed is still extremely important, the…
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