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“Pandemic” Label for COVID-19 by WHO Triggers New ADA Rules for Employers
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) dubbed the Coronavirus a global “pandemic,” claiming the health emergency has risen to “the highest level.” It’s the first time the WHO has called an outbreak a “pandemic” since the H1N1 “swine flu” in 2009. Because COVID-19 has now been labeled a pandemic of the highest…
Read MoreAirglades International Airport breaks ground on new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility
Airglades International Airport LLC broke ground on a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility that will replace the airport’s current general aviation terminal. The $2.1 million, 4,000-square-foot facility is made possible through partnership and coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Hendry County. Strategically located in a logistics corridor less than 90 miles…
Read MoreLegal and security issues: What entrepreneurs need to know
To address these topics, Southwest Florida Business Today (SWFBT) is dedicating its April issue to this theme. In this edition we are featuring attorneys, employer services, and business security, highlighting the most current legal, operational and security updates that business owners need to know in order to properly and most efficiently operate their businesses. This information is especially important to…
Read MoreBonita Chamber Expo to showcase local businesses, nonprofits
Giveaways, food samples, live music and more will be open to the community at the Bonita Springs Area Chamber’s Jan. 30 Community Expo. This signature event will showcase more than 80 local businesses and non-profits with table displays under the covered walkways at the Promenade at Bonita Bay from 3 to 6 p.m. New to…
Read MoreNABOR installs 2020 board of directors and new president Lauren Melo
The Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR) installed its 2020 Board of Directors and Officers at its 70th annual installation banquet, “Shine Bright Like a Diamond,” on Saturday, December 7th at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. Lauren Melo was welcomed as president and charmed her audience with a very sincere speech that recognized the community’s…
Read MoreTime to start thinking about taxes
It’s only January 7, but we all know it’s time to remind business owners that the corporate tax deadline is just around the corner on March 15. The FEBRUARY issue of Southwest Florida Business Today (SWFBT) highlights the financial industry–including banking, accounting and insurance–in its annual “Financial Review” edition. This edition provides our more than 30,000 readers with the…
Read MoreSWFBT looks back at 2019, ahead to 2020
Dare I say it, we’re looking at the holidays AND the final issue of Southwest Florida Business Today (SWFBT) for 2019. Wow! Another exciting year come and (almost!) gone…! This “Looking Back, Looking Ahead” edition continues to grow in popularity and SWFBT is “wrapping up” the year with a slam-bang finish! As the year comes to a…
Read MoreSWFBT celebrates YOUR anniversary
Here we are in the fourth quarter (wow) and it is time for SWFBT’s annual anniversary edition. NOVEMBER is SWFBT’s 12th Anniversary (wow) and as we enter our 13th year of publication, we are using that opportunity to celebrate the anniversaries of all businesses and nonprofit organizations in the area–including yours and your clients! So share your…
Read MoreShare your entrepreneurial successes, struggles
Southwest Florida Business Today (SWFBT) is dedicating its October edition to the entrepreneur. Share your latest entrepreneurial successes and struggles, lessons lived and learned. There is no charge for these guest column submissions.They run on a space-available basis. Please email them to [email protected]. If by chance we are unable to run your submission in this issue we will do our best to run it…
Read MoreFort Myers students honored for innovations
Two students from Fort Myers were recently honored for their innovations at the Florida Invention Convention. Samantha Mitchell, a 6th grade student at St Francis Xavier Catholic School, won a Next Level Award. Her invention, “Foamy Finger”, is a safety bumper used to protect fingers from being injured in sliding doors. The Award is selected…
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