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Greater Naples Chamber announces winners of seventh annual Youth Business Fair
The Greater Naples Chamber is excited to announce the winners of its 7th annual Youth Business Fair. The event gave elementary, middle, high school and college students the opportunity to showcase their businesses and sell their unique products to the public. Youth entrepreneurs competed for awards in hopes to win the ultimate prize, the Sunshine…
Read MoreGreater Fort Myers Chamber opens nominations for 2026 Chamber Awards
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for its 2026 Chamber Awards, an annual program recognizing members for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community. The awards ceremony will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers,…
Read MoreSouthwest Florida highlighted as ‘global hub for innovation’ at 2026 Edison Awards
Five tech-focused companies headquartered in Lee and Collier counties earned praise at the 2026 Edison Awards, generating additional buzz internationally as the region emerges as a thriving hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The five local companies earned a combined six awards, including a Gold Edison Award for Fort Myers-based ADDMAN. “Southwest Florida is no…
Read MoreBrightwater Lagoon announces partnership with ICON EV and EPIC Carts
Brightwater Lagoon has announced a new partnership with golf cart provider ICON EV and EPIC Carts, expanding transportation options for residents and visitors in the North Fort Myers area while introducing added benefits for those living in the Brightwater community. The Florida-based ICON EV and EPIC Carts offer a range of 2-, 4-, and 6-seat…
Read Moree2Companies names Hitachi Energy as preferred provider
e2Companies, a leading provider of integrated solutions for power generation and distribution, has selected Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, as its preferred provider of power conversion solutions. The combination of e2Companies’ patented Virtual Utilitynarchitecture with Hitachi Energy’s power conversion technologies creates a powerful foundation to meet the accelerating demands of hyperscale computing, AI-driven load volatility,…
Read MoreSan-Cap Chamber annual meeting recaps 2025, looks forward to more success stories
Florida’s tourism outlook, board introductions, community awards, and a year of successes gave the SanCap Chamber reason to celebrate at its annual meeting held April 8 at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers. Chamber 2025-26 board chair Katy Forret introduced incoming chair Michael Nachef after summarizing a year of achievements and…
Read MoreManhattan Construction Company breaks ground on Southwest Florida regional office
Manhattan Construction Company has broken ground on its new Southwest Florida office at 14161 Jetport Loop, Fort Myers. The new regional 53,000 square foot office represents a major community investment, bringing more than 300 jobs to Lee County and reinforcing Manhattan Construction Company’s long-term commitment to the region and its growing construction market. Once completed,…
Read MoreFort Myers offers arts and culture grant program starting April 15
Last fiscal year, the city awarded $150,000 in grants to support local organizations, groups and individual artists within the City of Fort Myers. For this annual opportunity, the city has again committed $150,000 to help sustain arts and cultural programming in the community. An informational webinar will be held on Wednesday, April 15 from 3-4 p.m. to provide…
Read MoreLee Commissioners award contract to reconstruct, expand Fort Myers Beach fishing pier
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment Tuesday to rebuilding and expanding the Fort Myers Beach fishing pier, voting to award a $11.7 million construction contract for the project. The reconstruction by RJ Gorman Contracting LLCÂ will extend the pier to roughly 1,000 feet long and 12 feet wide, or more than 70%…
Read MoreCape Coral small business class now accepting applications
Aspiring entrepreneurs thinking about starting a business, or who have launched but need some mentoring, are encouraged to apply for the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. The MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week training program that helps emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses. Graduates complete a comprehensive training course and prepare a solid plan…
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