In the news

Naples, FL  – Local renowned management and leadership professional, Michael Frino, co-authored the book “The Beekeeper: Pollinating Your Organization for Transformative Growth.” An indispensable guide for founders, entrepreneurs, managers, and executives at growing companies, The Beekeeper is ideal for company board members looking for ways to best contribute to their firm’s ongoing success.  The book launched…

NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETINGS (NIMs):  Have you ever seen notices or articles in the local paper advertising a “Neighborhood Information Meeting”?   These meetings happen all over the County on a regular basis… but are NOT plans or approval… FAR FROM IT.  A developer interested in construction — most notably when a rezoning will possibly be requested…

Fort Myers, FL –  Following the advice of its IT management consultant, Stickboy, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida (RMHC-SWFL) took proactive steps to protect its donors and guests from the alarming rise in cyber and ransomware attacks across the nation. With the dramatic increase in Russian and other foreign attacks, businesses and not-for-profit…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that already more than  $40 million in loans to 14 Florida small businesses have been obligated through the Florida State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 (SSBCI 2.0), stimulating more than $137 million in private capital lending and creating or retaining more than 340 jobs for…

Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee County Department of Transportation (LCDOT), in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One, is conducting an Alternatives Workshop as part of the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for the Cape Coral Bridge. The public is welcome to attend the drop-in style workshop about the study…

Ft. Myers, Fla. — The Lykos Group has announced the opening of a new office at 15880 San Carlos Blvd., Suite 150, in Ft. Myers. The new office includes approximately 910 square feet, with spaces designed for client and team meetings and presentations, and an office area for the company’s project managers and team leader. “A…

FORT MYERS, Fla. AND TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Award-winning architecture and design firm Studio+ has acquired Assemble Design, a full-service architectural, brand development, and interior design firm based in Northern Michigan. In the process of rebranding as Studio+, Assemble Design was founded in 2021 by Meghan Frederick specializing in retail, hospitality, and workspace design. Frederick…