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TIME TO SALUTE SWFL SMALL BUSINESS
Here we are looking at May—the best time for the region to celebrate and support small business and its contribution to the local economy, especially as we continue on the road to recovery post-Ian (and Debbie, and Helene, and…)! So here in Southwest Florida, you can be a part of Southwest Florida Business Today’s (SWFBT)…
Read MoreNaples Cancer Advisors adds specialist in hematological malignancies and cellular therapy
Naples Cancer Advisors, a community-based, non-profit organization that provides free consultative oncology services to local cancer patients and their families, announced that Dr. James H. Essell has joined the practice. With more than 30 years of medical experience, Dr. Essell is a distinguished medical oncologist, hematologist, and blood and marrow transplant specialist. Dr. Essell earned…
Read MoreChristopher Alan Homes advances to No. 80 on national homebuilder rankings
Christopher Alan Homes has ranked No. 80 overall among both public and private U.S. homebuilders on Home Builder Executive’s “Top 100 Home Builders” list based on 2025 closings, continuing its steady climb among the nation’s leading homebuilders. The recognition underscores Christopher Alan Homes’ commitment to building better homes and delivering exceptional quality, trust and service…
Read MoreCOTI names Lai 2026 Person of the Year
At its recent annual meeting, the Committee of the Islands (COTI) named SanCap Chamber president and chief executive officer John Lai as its 2026 Person of the Year. COTI board president Bill Millar presented the award, commending Lai for his leadership since he took his current position in 2018 and then seeing the chamber through…
Read MorePriority Marketing’s Teri Hansen honored as Distinguished Artist
The International Network of Creatives recognized Teri Hansen as one of its 2026 Distinguished Artists for her steadfast leadership, community impact and unrivaled ability to turn creative ideas into meaningful impact across Southwest Florida and beyond. Hansen, founder, president and chief creative officer of Priority Marketing, was honored at the organization’s Spring into the Arts…
Read MoreCapital Wealth Advisors welcomes Parmerter as Vice President of Client Services
Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm based in Naples, announced the appointment of Beth Parmerter as Vice President of Client Services. In this role, she serves as a point of contact for clients, handling day-to-day service needs, resolving inquiries, and ensuring seamless communications between clients and the advisory team. Parmerter has more than…
Read MoreAmy Turner receives 2025 ENPY Partnership Builder Award
The Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center (DHHC) announces Executive Director Amy Turner was honored with the 2025 ENPY Partnership Builder Award from The Community Foundation. She was recognized recently during the annual ENPY Awards celebration held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. The…
Read MoreEdison National Bank names Liz LaForce as concierge
Edison National Bank has named Liz LaForce as its new concierge at its Cleveland Avenue office. The customer’s banking experience at Edison National Bank begins with the concierge’s warm greeting, plates of fresh-baked cookies and familiar faces of experienced professionals who know customers by name. In her new role, LaForce will collaborate closely with bank tellers, personal bankers and office managers to…
Read MoreHarry Chapin Food Bank names Jennifer Denike as chief development officer
Harry Chapin Food Bank has named Jennifer Denike as its new chief development officer, strengthening the organization’s leadership team at a time of continued growth and rising demand across the region. Denike has more than 18 years of nonprofit fundraising and relationship management experience, with a proven track record of building strong donor partnerships and…
Read MoreLocal Weichert offices welcome new team members
Weichert affiliated offices have recently added the following individuals to their team. – Robert Gonzalez, who joins a team of agents at Weichert, Realtors – Agency ONE, located at 1113 SE 47th Terrace Suite 7 in Cape Coral and at at 8191 College Parkway Suite 206 in Fort Myers. – Samuel Cohen, who joins a…
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