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FPRA SWFL chapter announces 2021 Board
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) recently installed its 2021-2022 board of directors, announced its leadership team and recognized newly accredited members during its first program of the new year, held at Dave & Buster’s in Fort Myers. During the monthly luncheon, the chapter welcomed its…
Read MoreSafe Harbor May Help Organizations Qualify for Employee Retention Credit
On August 10, the IRS issued Rev. Proc. 2021-33 to amplify information in the three notices related to employee retention credit (ERC) issued earlier this year. The Rev. Proc. also provides a safe harbor for treatment of PPP loan forgiveness and “ERC-Coordinated Grants” in defining gross receipts for purposes of qualifying for ERC. What’s the…
Read MoreUncommon Friends Foundation Announces John Morgan as Featured Speaker at Uncommon Evening Gala
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 3, 2021) — The Uncommon Friends Foundation is proud to announce the annual Uncommon Evening Gala will feature John Morgan from the law firm Morgan & Morgan as the distinguished featured speaker. This year’s event, “Be Uncommon!” will be on Nov. 10 at historic Burrough’s Home & Gardens. In 1988, John Morgan…
Read MoreGoodwill Offering Auto Mechanic Certification Class stating September 22nd
Ft. Myers, FL – Ready to jump start your career as an auto mechanic? For those already working in the industry, but want to earn their Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) GI certification, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) is offering a 4-week program focused on the modules within the ASE-G1 test. Classes are held at Hodges…
Read MoreFlorida Restaurant & Lodging show cancelled
We wanted to update you that we have learned about the difficult decision that was made to postpone until September of 2022 the events involved in the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show, which was scheduled for September 19-20, 2021. In their message, Clarion Events, highlighted that “the safety of you, your colleagues, and your loved…
Read MoreEye Health America Announces Newest Acquisition of Eye Centers of Florida
FT. MYERS, FL – Eye Health America (EHA), a leading eyecare provider, announced today the acquistion of Eye Centers of Florida, the company’s eighth acquistion of 2021. Based in Ft. Myers, FL., Eye Centers of Florida (ECOF) is a highly-regarded ophthalmology practice that serves residents in the Ft. Myers-Naples market. The practice and its physicians…
Read MoreCape Coral, FL Student Recognized Internationally For Invention
Serena Kasai-Hazekamp, a rising 9th Grader from Cape Coral, Florida, was honored recently for her ingenuity at the first ever Invention Convention Globals presented Raytheon Technologies. Serena’s invention, FLDORI Alert System: Don’t Forget Your Child™, placed Third in the 6th through 8th Grade category. She previously won the Innovation in Automotive Award, presented by Maxim Integrated…
Read MoreClassic Basketball, Inc. names new board members; Leadership to take Culligan City of Palms Classic to the next level
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2021) – As it heads towards its 50th year of hosting the best high school boys basketball tournament in the nation, Classic Basketball, Inc. recently strengthened its organization by adding several key community members to its board and shifting positions of other board members. Classic Basketball Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation…
Read MoreAwards celebrate business excellence in Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Tickets for the 2021 Industry Appreciation Awards are on sale to the public starting Sept. 1, 2021. Each $50 ticket includes VIP networking, a plated lunch and attendance to the awards program. Tickets can be purchased until Friday, October 8 at www.industryappreciationawards.com. Finalists for the 29th annual awards will be celebrated, and winners…
Read MoreGolisano Foundation awards grant to Goodwill Industries supporting Pathways to Opportunity
Ft. Myers – Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant of $50,000 from the Golisano Foundation to support Pathways to Opportunity (PTO), a day training program that provides life-changing opportunities for adults with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to gain independence and empowerment and…
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