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Lee County Charter Review Commission Meetings
The Lee County Charter Review Commission comprises 15 members appointed by Lee County Commissioners. They serve for 18 months with the purpose of reviewing the Home Rule Charter and proposing any amendments or revisions, which may be placed on the general election ballot. For more information, contact charter@leegov.com or visit www.leegov.com/charterreview . Upcoming Meeting Schedule: June 13, 5…
Read MoreCollier County Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study Extension of Comment Period Announced
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the nonfederal sponsor, Collier County, Florida, re-initiated the Collier County Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study and held two National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Scoping Meetings last month (April). The comment period was going to end on, Monday, May 8 but has now been extended to Wednesday, June…
Read MoreFort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announces tax increment rebate for downtown hotel
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announces that it has awarded a tax increment rebate to Jackson Street FTM Hotel LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $2.460 million. Jackson Street FTM Hotel LLC is developing Homes2 Suites hotel located at 1629 Jackson Street in downtown Fort Myers, expected to have…
Read MoreFoxtail Coffee Co. opens first location in Southwest Florida
Foxtail Coffee Co. opens its first café in the Southwest Florida market. The café, opening today, is located at 2700 Immokalee Road, Suite 1, in Naples, and offers a cozy, rustic setting for coffee lovers to enjoy. In addition to serving Foxtail’s full coffee menu with its unique approach to craft coffee beverages, the new…
Read MoreCreative tips for maximizing your marketing budget
Businesses and organizations with small marketing budgets can still generate big-time results. It’s all about being strategic. Businesses large and small should establish a marketing budget in order to develop and promote the company’s brand with the overall goals of building awareness, fostering engagement and ultimately driving leads or sales. To connect with target audiences…
Read MoreStudio+ acquires Assemble Design
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 is now a principal at Studio+ and leads…
Read MoreLee County announces Office of Strategic Resources & Government Affairs; Office will be integral in recent $1.1 billion award from HUD
Fort Myers, FL, – Lee County has announced the creation of the Office of Strategic Resources & Government Affairs – a move that will place the county in a more competitive position to secure and manage grant funds. This announcement comes at a critical juncture for the county, which earlier this year was awarded $1.1…
Read MoreKelly Roofing Goes Global With First International Tesla Solar Roof
NAPLES, Fla., (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kelly Roofing has completed the first-ever international Tesla Solar Roof installation, marking a significant milestone in green energy innovation. The Florida-based company managed negotiations, logistics, and operations to extend its services into the international field, starting on the island of Nevis in the West Indies. This installation has opened up…
Read MoreThe League Club Awards Goodwill SWFL $29,369
Naples, FL – The League Club awarded $29,369 to support the Mobile CRC. The Goodwill Mobile Community Resource Center (CRC) provides online services in areas where transportation is a barrier and enables Goodwill recruiters to do on-the-spot applications for employment at various community events. Some of the services offered by the Mobile CRC are online application…
Read MoreFlorida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Application Period Open for Black Business Loan Program Administrators
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the opening of the application period for Loan Program Administrators to apply for the Black Business Loan Program (BBLP) for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 is now open through Thursday, June 1, 2023. BBLP administrators provide alternative lending opportunities and technical assistance to black business enterprises…
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