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LCEC earns Chartwell 2026 Silver Award for excellence in customer experience
LCEC has been recognized with Chartwell’s 2026 Silver Award for Excellence in Customer Experience for its implementation of a Natural Language Interactive Voice Response system. The award highlights the LCEC commitment to enhancing member experience through innovative technology and strong cross-functional collaboration. The upgraded system allows members to navigate calls more easily using natural speech, resulting…
Read MoreSpencer Peltz earns professional Public Relations Accreditation
Spencer Peltz, APR, a member of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), has earned his professional public relations accreditation, receiving the prestigious designation of Accredited in Public Relations (APR). He joins more than 4,500 active public relations professionals worldwide who represent an elite group of skilled practitioners committed to practicing…
Read MoreJohn R. Wood Christie’s names Jeffrey Piipponen broker of Marco Island Office
John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate has named Jeffrey Piipponen broker of its Marco Island office at 1000 N. Collier Blvd., Suite 1. Piipponen brings more than 20 years of brokerage leadership experience in Southwest Florida and the Florida Keys, including oversight of multi-office operations, agent development and sales management. “Jeff’s experience leading teams…
Read MoreTodd Topliff receives Chairman’s Circle Award
Todd Topliff, Associate and Business Broker at CIBB, has been recognized by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award, an honor reserved for business brokers who close $10 million or more in total transaction value during a calendar year. The award was presented at the 2026 IBBA Annual Conference in…
Read MoreAnthony Rao III joins Hahn Loeser & Parks
Hahn Loeser & Parks announced Anthony Rao III has joined the firm’s Naples office as an associate in its litigation practice. Rao focuses his practice on commercial litigation, fiduciary litigation, probate and trust disputes, insurance-related litigation, and other business-related controversies. He brings experience representing business owners, executives, high-net-worth individuals, and professionals in contested matters involving…
Read MoreMarc S. Gromis joins Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith
Attorney Marc S. Gromis has joined Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A., a 63-year-old Southwest Florida personal injury law firm, where he focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents, and slip-and-fall cases. Gromis brings more than 40 years of legal experience spanning both civil and criminal litigation, including…
Read MoreNaples Children Foundation appoints Lant to Chief of Staff & Head of People Operations
Naples Children Foundation, the founding organization of the world-renowned Naples Winter Wine Festival, is pleased to announce that Kathleen Lant has been appointed to Chief of Staff & Head of People Operations. In this role, Lant will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, helping advance organizational priorities, strengthen leadership…
Read MoreKochanowska joins team at Gulf Coast International
Gulf Coast International Properties announced Sylwia Kochanowska, Realtor, has joined the firm. Originally from Poland, Kochanowska earned her master’s degree in law before relocating to Southwest Florida in 2006. She has been a licensed real estate professional since 2009. Over the years, Kochanowska has developed extensive knowledge of the local luxury real estate market and…
Read MoreCapital Wealth Advisors names Burton as financial planning associate
Capital Wealth Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm based in Naples, announced the appointment of Sydney Burton as a Financial Planning Associate. In this position, Burton works with the managing partners and senior advisors in building personalized financial plans and analyzing client portfolios in support of clients’ long-term goals. Burton joins CWA following an internship…
Read MoreStevens Construction begins Access 26 Family Food Truck Park
Stevens Construction has started construction of the Access 26 Family Food Truck Park on Fort Myers Beach, announced Dan Adams, executive vice president/partner, Stevens Construction, Inc. Located at 2500 Estero Blvd. and at Beach Access 26, Access 26 Family Food Truck Park is a new dining concept on Fort Myers Beach comprised of a two-story,…
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