In the news
Regional Economic Indicators Snapshot
A snapshot of the regional economic indicators, along with notes and asides, can be found below. About the Regional Economic Research Institute The Regional Economic Research Institute studies, analyzes and reports on the regional economy encompassing Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties. Established in 2005, it serves as a public service and economic development unit…
Read MoreB to B Series Virtual Meeting: SBA Funding Updates with Althea Harris
SCORE Southwest Florida in partnership with Southwest Florida Enterprise Center presents: Business to Business Virtual Meeting SBA Funding Updates with Althea Harris. Wednesday, January 19th | 11:30 AM ET – Virtual Webinar Register Now One of the top 5 questions business owners ask is “What kind of funding is available to me for my business?”…
Read MoreTamiami Angels Score Health Tech Investment Win
NAPLES, Fla.— A health technology firm that can identify every known microorganism in a clinical sample with just one test proved to be a big winner for a group of angel investors from Southwest Florida. On October 29, leading global life sciences company Labcorp acquired Aperiomics, rewarding early investors including members of Tamiami Angel Fund…
Read MoreLaShaun Middlebrooks Collier Named Interim Director of the Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida SBDC at FGCU (Fort Myers, Fla.) – The Florida SBDC at Florida Gulf Coast University is pleased to announce the appointment of LaShaun Middlebrooks Collier as Interim Regional Director of the Florida SBDC at FGCU, following the departure of Regional Director Lois Knox. LaShaun joined the Florida SBDC at FGCU in 2017 as a…
Read MoreEquus Acquires 5.4 million square foot industrial portfolio
Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. (“Equus”), one of the nation’s leading real estate investment managers, has acquired a 75 property, 5.4 million square foot industrial portfolio located across seven high growth, major distribution markets through the Sun Belt and East Coast. The portfolio is predominantly comprised of multi-tenant in-fill shallow bay properties located in established transportation…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve agreement for $25 million in federal funds for Big Carlos Pass Bridge
Fort Myers, FL – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for $25 million in federal funds to assist with construction of the Big Carlos Pass Bridge. The replacement of the bridge is a top priority for the Board. Lee County DOT began…
Read MoreChairman of Seagate to Join Board of Gulf Coast Business Bank
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Seagate Development Group’s Chairman of the Board and Partner, Bill Price, has accepted an invitation to join the Board of the upcoming Gulf Coast Business Bank. This comes just after federal and state approval of this financial institution, which is expected to open in April 2022 at the corner of Metro…
Read MoreSeven candidates seek BSU board seats
Seven candidates, including three incumbents, are running for three seats on the Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. board of directors. The candidates are: • Robert Bachman, owner of WBG SW Florida and BSU board member since 2000. • Wayne Bauman, who has a career background in construction and engineering. • Vincent Marchesani, retired vice president of…
Read MorePNC Bank Pledges $25,000 to Goodwill of Southwest Florida to Support Community Services
FORT MYERS, Fla.– PNC Bank has pledged $25,000 to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida in support of its Community Resource Centers. The Community Resource Centers serve more than 800 people a week aiding with job search skills, resume writing, online job searches, interview preparation, digital skills training and upskilling for career advancers. The grant from…
Read MoreLee Health Bolsters Surgical Services with Innovative Robotic Program
Gabe is one of the many patients in Southwest Florida to benefit from Lee Health’s robotic-assisted surgery program, which features the most advanced technology in the field of robotic surgery – the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. While already in the hospital for sepsis, Gabe Jolivet underwent a routine MRI scan and received news that…
Read More