Growth
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank opens Bridge Branch, its eighth and largest location
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has opened its eighth location, the Bridge Branch, at 9311 College Parkway in Fort Myers. Located at the corner of College Parkway and McGregor Boulevard, the $5-million newly renovated building is the bank’s largest branch in Lee County and one of six that are located off Sanibel Island. “On behalf of…
Read MoreGrowth of nonprofits helping to drive SWFL’s economy
At any given time, dozens of residential and commercial developments are in various stages of construction. New housing communities, restaurants, retail stores, shopping plazas and warehouses seemingly pop up overnight. One sector often overlooked as part of that economic discussion is the growth of nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits are indeed big business in Southwest Florida. According…
Read MoreMetro Forecasting Models Relocates to Larger, More Advanced Facilities in Bonita Springs
Metro Forecasting Models, a high-tech firm that provides accurate and reliable forecasts for development demand, population growth and housing demand for communities nationwide, announced that it has relocated to newly constructed offices located at 9410 Fountain Medical Ct., Suite 103, in Bonita Springs. The new offices are nearly twice the size of the firm’s previous…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Ball
Erin Ball has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a teller and customer service representative at the 7040 Winkler Road location. She is responsible for assisting customers with personal and business banking transactions. Ball is a Southwest Florida native and has previous experience in the real estate, mortgage lending and customer service industries. Founded in…
Read MorePopular SW Florida Bike Shop Expands
The Bike Bistro, a locally owned cycle shop near the Sanibel Causeway, has remodeled its café and partnered with Chocolattes Coffee and Roasting to offer specialty single-origin coffees. While they’re sipping coffee, riders can ogle the latest Specialized brand of bikes. Founded in 1974 in California, Specialized was the first company to create production mountain…
Read MoreAirglades International Airport breaks ground on new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility
Airglades International Airport LLC broke ground on a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility that will replace the airport’s current general aviation terminal. The $2.1 million, 4,000-square-foot facility is made possible through partnership and coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Hendry County. Strategically located in a logistics corridor less than 90 miles…
Read MoreDoctor’s Choice Home Care, Inc. Completes Three Acquisitions in 2019
Doctor’s Choice Home Care, Inc. continues to expand its offerings in the state of Florida by completing three acquisitions in 2019. The most recent property acquired was Nursing Plus, Inc. in Miami on May 31. Florida Home Care Specialists in Crystal River was acquired in April, while Sterling Home Care in Port St. Lucie was…
Read MoreDiversifying commerce creates a more robust economy
At the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, we believe a diverse economy is key to a robust economy. While our tourism and hospitality industries are key to Collier County’s economic stability, there has been a significant focus in recent years to grow the manufacturing industry in Collier County and throughout the region. There are about…
Read MoreSRMA offers resources to help manufacturers thrive
Florida. Manufacturing. Those two words are not often put together. And yet there are more than 21,500 manufacturers in Florida, delivering products in almost every industry, from aerospace to medicine to recreation and everything in between. Fueling the strength of Florida’s manufacturing is a coordinated network of assistance. Spread across the state are 14 regional…
Read MoreGrowth ensures SWFL’s future prosperity
Southwest Florida’s economy is vibrant and growing. The region’s economic growth will help our communities weather the inevitable downturns in national economic cycles and provide opportunities for new prosperity to our residents. A hallmark of this growth is its diversification. In FGCU’s most recent Indus-try Diversification analysis, the Cape Coral-Fort Myers MSA ranked 5th in…
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