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Greater Naples Chamber president and CEO named a 2025 Women to KNOW in Florida honoree
The Greater Naples Chamber announced Kristina Park, the organization’s president and CEO, has been named a 2025 Women to KNOW in Florida honoree, a statewide recognition celebrating influential and accomplished female leaders. The honor is presented by KNOW Women, a global female media company dedicated to elevating women who are making meaningful impact in their…
Read MoreFive SWFL companies being honored as global innovators at 2026 Edison Awards
Five Southwest Florida businesses are among the list of distinguished companies that will be hailed as global innovators during the 2026 Edison Awards, an international competition that culminates in April with a celebratory event in Fort Myers. The Edison Awards released its 2026 finalists on Jan. 20, noting the winners are a “curated collective of…
Read MoreHenderson Franklin welcomes Patrick Hodges as an associate
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, is welcoming Patrick Hodges as an associate attorney in the firm’s Business & Tax and Estate Planning Departments. He practices from the firm’s Bonita Springs office. Hodges will focus his practice on tax planning for businesses and individuals, as well as on estate planning matters in which…
Read MoreAmy McQuagge named board chair of Pace Center for Girls Lee
Amy McQuagge, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s vice president and director of marketing, has been named board chair for the Pace Center for Girls Lee. McQuagge joined the PACE board of directors in 2020. She has since held several roles within the organization, including vice chair of the board, chair of both the board development and…
Read MoreVeronica LeBlanc elected to Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium board of directors
Veronica LeBlanc, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s vice president, head of retail sales and Gateway Branch office manager, has been elected to the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium board of directors. LeBlanc is a banking veteran with over 25 years of experience in the industry. She is actively involved in the community and has held various…
Read MoreEDGE appoints Paula Myette as Director of Interior Design
EDGE, an award-winning interior design firm specializing in custom cabinetry and luxury interiors, has appointed Paula Myette as its new director of interior design. With over 30 years of experience in luxury residential design, Myette brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to her new role. A graduate of Mount Ida College in Boston (now…
Read MoreCorey McCloskey named #115 among Swanepoel Power 200Â Â
John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate today announced that President Corey McCloskey has been recognized as #115 among the country’s top executives on the 2026 Swanepoel Power 200 list (SP 200). In 2024, McCloskey was promoted to the position of president of the three-generation family-owned firm. She joined the company in 2003 as a staff member,…
Read MoreSalusCare announces new officers for board of directors
SalusCare, a not-for-profit mental health and substance abuse service provider in Fort Myers, is welcoming three new officers to its board of directors. Marshall T. Bower, is returning as chairman and is being joined by Carlos Kelly, Sally Brumfield, and Delisa Smith. The officers lead a board of directors that includes Peter Dennis; Mike Ellis;…
Read MoreWilson & Johnson associate attorney passes the Florida Bar Exam
Wilson & Johnson announced that Courtney N. Smuder, an associate attorney in the firm’s Trusts & Estates practice, has passed the Florida Bar Exam. Smuder joined Wilson & Johnson in May 2024. She focuses on estate planning, probate, and trust administration, bringing both legal knowledge and financial industry experience to her work with clients. Smuder…
Read MoreBudge Huskey ranked No.44 on the Swanepoel Power 200 List
Budge Huskey, chief executive officer of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, has been recognized among the 200 most powerful individuals in residential real estate on the 2026 Swanepoel Power 200 (SP200), earning the No. 44 ranking, an advancement from his No. 50 position the previous year. Published annually by T3 Sixty, the Swanepoel Power 200 is…
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