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Pushing the Envelope, Inc. Adds Yliana Vilella as Communication Specialist
FORT MYERS, Fl. – Pushing the Envelope, Inc., a strategic marketing communication firm based in Fort Myers, announces the addition of Yliana Vilella, as Communication Specialist. In her role as Communication Specialist, Yliana is responsible for developing and executing strategic communication plans, including publicity, community relations, crisis communication, etc., in alignment with overall marketing strategies.…
Read MoreBetter Together announces Erika DeLeon as chief of staff
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has hired Erika DeLeon as chief of staff for the organization. In this position, DeLeon will work alongside Better Together’s CEO Megan Rose to help ensure the nonprofit is running effectively and efficiently. DeLeon brings 15 years of experience in operational leadership and strategic partnership development.…
Read MoreInnovative Food Holdings, Inc. Announces Transition in Chief Financial Officer Role
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: IVFH) (“IVFH” or the “Company”), a national seller of gourmet specialty foods to Professional Chefs and Home Gourmets, today announced that Gary Schubert has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) at IVFH effective January 1, 2024. The Company’s previous CFO, Richard Tang,…
Read MoreLeadership Sanibel-Captiva Class of 2024 set for deep dive into community
Sanibel, FL –The Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Planning Committee is honored and excited to present the Class of 2024. The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) created the program to prepare and encourage the next generation of leaders and volunteers. The inaugural 2022 class was a resounding success, but Hurricane Ian caused a one-year delay for the…
Read MoreCharlene Dorio Appointed as Business Relationship Banker
Englewood, Fla., – Charlene Dorio has been appointed as Business Relationship Banker for Crews Bank & Trust in the Englewood area. In this position, she will focus on generating and maintaining customer relationships, while working closely with team partners in Trust and Wealth Management, Lending, and Retail and Business Banking. Originally from San Diego, Dorio…
Read MoreFlorida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly Appoints Seven to the SelectFlorida Board of Directors
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly announced the first SelectFlorida Board of Directors, appointing Greg Britton as chair and Jennifer Conoley, Beth Kigel, Nick Primrose, Michael Simas, Kelly Smallridge and Mark Wilson to the board. SelectFlorida was formed and founded in 2023 to lead the state’s international commerce functions under FloridaCommerce…
Read MoreDr. Natalia Spinelli joins Precision Healthcare Specialists as a breast surgical oncology specialist
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Dr. Natalia Spinelli, a fellowship-trained breast surgeon who is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and Society of Surgical Oncology, has joined Precision Healthcare Specialists, a Southwest Florida multispecialty physician group. Fluent in English and Spanish, Spinelli focuses on patients with breast cancer and other breast diseases. Her areas of…
Read MoreEric Edwards Joins Expanding Sales Team at LSI Companies’ Naples Office.
Naples, FL – LSI Companies, Inc. is pleased to announce and welcome Eric Edwards as their newest broker associate. Eric has nearly two decades of commercial real estate experience in Southwest Florida, specializing in the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties, focused on the office and industrial sectors. His extensive background in representing property owners…
Read MoreElite Jets adds quartet as charter company grows pilot team
NAPLES, Fla. – Southwest Florida’s premier luxury charter service for affluent business and leisure travelers has added a quartet of pilots to its growing aviation team. Elite Jets owns four Embraer Phenom 300 jets and one Embraer Legacy 500 jet that transport passengers to destinations across North, Central and South America, as well as the…
Read MoreBenson elected as Chairman of Florida’s Affordable and Workforce Housing
NAPLES, Fla.– Ryan Benson has been appointed Chairman of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors. He previously served as vice chairman and was originally appointed by Governor DeSantis in 2019 to the board. Benson is co-owner of A. Vernon Allen Builder, a custom home builder in Naples and Sanibel. He also serves as First…
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