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BofA awards $50,000 grant to Southwest Florida Stable and Attainable Housing Coalition
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Bank of America recently granted $50,000 to the Southwest Florida Stable and Attainable Housing Coalition to help address the needs of the community related to affordable housing, small business resiliency and neighborhood revitalization. This new investment will go towards sustaining a community-changing initiative by coordinating cross-sector partners to ensure that 80 percent…
Read MoreKim Maddy Returns to Crews Bank & Trust
North Port, Fla. – Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the return of Kim Maddy as Business Relationship Banker. Originally from Indiana, she moved to Florida in 1997. Maddy brings with her over 16 years of banking experience, much of that time being spent at one of Crews Bank’s legacy banks, where she…
Read MoreLocal Real Estate Agents Awarded for Outstanding International Achievement
Fort Myers, Fla. (Grassroots Newswire)Â – The real estate market in many areas of the country saw a correction in 2022/2023 to a more sustainable pace following the buying and selling frenzy of the past few years. Experienced and knowledgeable real estate professionals continue to be the go-to trusted advisors for those navigating the changing…
Read MoreNABOR Installs 2024 President and Board of Directors
Naples, Fla. – The Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®) held its 74th Annual Installation Banquet to welcome the 2024 Board of Directors and Officers on Friday, December 1, 2023, at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. Newly inducted Board President PJ Smith detailed her goals during an on-stage interview and conversation with the evening’s Master of Ceremonies Lauren…
Read MoreProtect, Shred, and Recycle at MNMW’s Annual FREE Shred Day in January
Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A. (MNMW) will partner with All Points Mobile Shredding to host its seventh annual FREE Community Shred Day event on Friday, January 26, 2024, from 9 a.m. until noon. A Secure Shred truck, which is part of the All Points Mobile Company, will be on site at the Fort…
Read MoreSanCap Chamber cuts the ribbon at two local businesses
As high season approaches in Southwest Florida, SanCap Chamber ribbon-cuttings are reflecting a robust return to a strong economy. Dec. 12 saw the opening of a new Clive Daniel Home showroom at 8650 Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers and the reopening of a longtime Captiva Island dining fixture, Sunshine Seafood Café and Wine Bar at…
Read MoreElite Jets leader shares aviation safety expertise at national industry event
NAPLES, Fla. – A Southwest Florida business leader’s expertise in air safety recently landed him a spot on the dais at the National Business Aviation Association’s annual meeting in Las Vegas. Stephen Myers, CAM, executive vice president at Elite Jets in Naples, spoke at an NBAA panel examining the fatal crash of a Bombardier Challenger…
Read MoreMatern Professional Engineering Relocates Fort Myers Office and Grows its Team
Matern Professional Engineering is pleased to announce that it is expanding its team with three new hires, as well as relocating the company’s Fort Myers office to a new location in town. The office focuses on mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering for all market sectors in the Southwest Florida region. Seven employees will be moving to the new office located at 12437 Brantley…
Read MoreHorizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office set to host 2024 Annual Meeting on Feb. 1
Following another year of business growth and opportunities in Lee County, the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office will host the 2024 Annual Meeting on Feb. 1. The 2024 Annual Meeting will feature a State of the Economy, recapping the tremendous growth Lee County has seen, such as the beginning of…
Read MoreLee Board of County Commissioners approve contract for Corkscrew Road Widening Phase II
Fort Myers, FL, – The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve a contract for construction of Corkscrew Road Widening Phase II from Bella Terra Boulevard to Alico Road. Construction will begin in the first quarter of 2024 and the project includes: Widening of an existing two-lane road to four lanes  Drainage…
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