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Fort Myers, FL – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to allocated $7.5 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act Recovery & Resilience program to two affordable housing developments. The allocations include: $5 million to the Southwest Florida Affordable Housing Choice Foundation, Inc. for preservation and reconstruction of 375 units in the…

Florida SBDC at FGCU (Fort Myers, Fla.) – Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) announced the winners of the 2022 Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida Awards during an awards ceremony on Tuesday May 3, 2022, at Bonita Bay Club. The FSBDC awards are held annually to recognize three Southwest…

NAPLES, Fla. – Louise Penta has pledged a $250,000 gift to The Immokalee Foundation to underwrite the cost of the sixth home at the groundbreaking Learning Lab construction project. A hands-on professional training hub, the Learning Lab serves as an experiential learning opportunity for Immokalee Foundation students by providing hands-on experience for those participating in…

Ft. Myers, FL  – First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN or “First Horizon”) announced today the winners of the First Horizon Back to Business Contest designed to celebrate resilient businesses in the communities the bank serves. The bank awarded $1 million dollars to 57 small businesses across six states. “Strong businesses are the cornerstone of strong…

Comerica Bank is presenting a series of “gomerica Gratitude” donations to nonprofits across Southwest Florida as a way of honoring and celebrating organizations that raise expectations in the community. Comerica launched its gomerica Gratitude initiative on June 8 at Whitaker Woods, an affordable home community in Naples being developed by Habitat for Humanity of Collier…

As Lee County’s population grew last year, housing prices and personal income jumped, according to a new financial report issued by Kevin Karnes, Lee County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller. “If you pay taxes in Lee County, it’s important you read this guide and learn how your tax dollars are collected and spent,” Karnes…

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Industry Appreciation Awards, which celebrate Lee County businesses that drive the local economy, employ our workforce and shape their industries, will close nominations for the 2022 awards program on June 30. The awards program is coordinated by the Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office. There is…

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced its inaugural Chamber Awards, recognizing members for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community, taking place at Pelican Preserve Golf Club on Thursday, Aug. 11. The program will feature an award ceremony and gourmet dinner to honor finalists and name honorees for their impact.…