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Sunshine Ace Hardware’s Jason Heimberger selected for Associate Leadership Collier
Jason Heimberger, information technology administrator for Sunshine Ace Hardware, was selected for the Associate Leadership Collier Class of 2024. Associate Leadership Collier, a program managed by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and its Leadership Collier Foundation, is designed for emerging leaders and professionals seeking a broader, deeper perspective on Collier County. Hands-on experiences and…
Read MoreHorizon Foundation announces dynamic slate of officers for 2024
Lee County’s leading nonprofit business organization, the Horizon Foundation, has set its slate of officers for 2024. Committed to advancing its mission and expanding its impact, the Foundation has assembled a dynamic team of leaders who bring diverse expertise and a shared passion for creating a brighter future. Heading the Foundation is President Mark Stevens,…
Read MoreCollier County Businesses are Reminded to Reset Sales Tax Rates to 6%
Collier County, FL – Clerk Crystal K. Kinzel reminds Collier County businesses to review and update sales tax rates in automated terminals in accordance with guidelines issued by the Florida Department of Revenue. The Clerk’s Office of Inspector General has received multiple complaints of businesses overcharging sales tax during the past month. It is important…
Read MoreSeagate Development Group appoints Taglieri as director of business development
Seagate Development Group has appointed Marc Taglieri as director of business development, a new role added to the company’s expanding team. As director of business development, Taglieri will focus on new luxury homes, home renovations and commercial development on Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva. “Marc’s extensive experience in real estate and new home construction…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank’s Kaduk honored at Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Gala and Excellence in Business Awards
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s Rachel Kaduk was honored at the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Chairman’s Gala and Excellence in Business Awards Feb. 9. The event recognizes sponsors, volunteers, board members and trustees through its chamber awards and includes its annual induction ceremony. Kaduk, a residential lending team member, was named a Chamber Champion.…
Read MoreSBA Deadline Approaching for Working Capital Loans in Florida
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations that Feb. 28, is the filing deadline for federal working capital loans in Florida due to Hurricane Ian that occurred on Sept. 28-29, 2022. The declaration covers the primary counties of Broward, Flagler, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Okeechobee,…
Read MoreMajor Tax Changes Expected in Two Years, Plan Now to Reduce Impact
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) brought sweeping tax changes to businesses and individuals. Individual and some business tax rates were cut — some significantly — starting in 2018. Built into the law was the sunset of certain important provisions on December 31, 2025. This means on January 1, 2026, tax law reverts to…
Read MorePBS Contractors Earns The 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™
NAPLES, FLORIDA, – PBS Contractors PBS is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at PBS CONTRACTORS. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and…
Read MoreEstablishing Trusted Capital Infrastructure in Communities
FORT MYERS, Fla., (Newswire.com) – Cap Table Nation, a visionary force driving positive change in private capital investment, is pleased to announce its historic launch in Southwest Florida. Cap Table Nation is the infrastructure catalyst set to etch its mark on local investment history, devoted to fostering growth and community development. Cap Table Nation was…
Read MoreFEMA Extends Direct Housing Program for Hurricane Ian
LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA has announced a six-month extension of the Direct Temporary Housing program through Sept. 29, 2024, for eligible households in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota and Volusia counties. Since Hurricane Ian, FEMA has provided temporary housing units for over 1,300 displaced families in the state. Working with the Florida Division…
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