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Above Board Chamber of Florida postpones January luncheons due to rising COVID numbers
FORT MYERS, Fla, – Out of an abundance of caution due to the rising cases of COVID-19, the Above Board Chamber of Florida has decided to postpone its January luncheons and has rescheduled them for February. The Fort Myers luncheon will now be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Crowne Plaza…
Read MoreIntegrity Employee Leasing establishes Integrity Charitable Foundation
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Integrity Employee Leasing, one of the fastest-growing Professional Employer Organization (PEO) companies in the nation, is introducing its new Integrity Charitable Foundation that will provide financial support for various nonprofit organizations who have a positive influence and impact on the community. With a pledge to raise $60,000 this year, the Foundation…
Read MoreSeagate Sells Conditioned Air Facility for Over $8 Million
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Seagate Development Group’s 14550 Global Parkway, LLC has sold Conditioned Air’s operations center for $8.1 million. SW Management & Realty, LLC – a Seagate affiliate – represented the seller in this transaction, while Derek Bornhorst with Lee & Associates represented the buyer. This sale comes one year after Seagate completed the…
Read MoreCollier Building Industry Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Available
Naples, Fla. —The Collier Building Industry Foundation (CBIF) announces its 2022 scholarship application is now available. Applicants may also contact the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) office at (239) 436-6100 to receive an application via email or postal service. Completed applications are due to the CBIA by 5:00 p.m. on April 15 via U.S. Mail at 3200…
Read MoreWomen in Business to host Sweethearts and Scholarships
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host its annual “Sweethearts and Scholarships Wine & Dessert Auction” fundraiser on Feb. 9. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a chance drawing for a variety of wine, desserts and other prizes. All proceeds from the event…
Read MoreFlorida International Air Show Announces New Executive Leadership Team
Punta Gorda, FL – In a board meeting held earlier this month, the Florida International Air Show Board of Directors voted in a changing of leadership which included a monumental changing of the guard. For the first time in its 42-year history, the organization has named Denise Dull, President of its Executive Leadership Team. Denise…
Read MoreGoodwill’s MicroEnterprise Institute is accepting applications
Port Charlotte, FL – Individuals who are thinking about starting their own business but need some mentoring are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute, scheduled for Feb. 28 – April 7, 2022. The MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week training program to help emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses. Graduates…
Read MoreMidland Trust becomes “Heart of Gold” sponsor for Hope Healthcare’s ‘More Hope’ campaign for hospice care
Midland Trust recently joined Hope Healthcare in their efforts to give “More Hope” to those in need by becoming a “Heart of Gold” campaign sponsor. In addition, Midland Trust showed their support by providing lunch to Hope employees. As a not-for-profit health care organization, Hope provides more than $2 million in unfunded hospice care each…
Read MoreWonder Gardens offers Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.– Wonder Gardens offers the Florida Landscaping Expert Certification Program in four Friday sessions in February and March from 9 a.m. to noon. The sessions about landscaping in the subtropics are designed for people who serve on a landscaping committee, participate in a Garden Club or are responsible for the common areas of…
Read MoreAsk SCORE Business Succession Plan Considerations
QUESTION: I own a successful small business and want to cut back on my daily responsibilities in a meaningful way. How can I do this and ensure its’ continue growth? ANSWER: I take it you are at the point where you are thinking about retirement? It’s great that you are the owner of a successful business and…
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