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Housing Authority appoints Dawn Belamarich to its board of commissioners
The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers (HACFM) has welcomed distinguished community leader Dawn Belamarich to its board of commissioners. In this volunteer leadership role, she will actively help advance the Housing Authority’s mission, engage directly with residents and support strategic efforts to strengthen ties across the community. She joins six other dedicated…
Read MoreB-Squared Advertising names Michael Hines Director of Digital and Technology
B-Squared Advertising, a Naples-based full-service advertising and branding agency, has appointed Michael Hines as Director of Digital and Technology. Hines joins the agency with extensive experience in technology leadership, digital strategy and operations management across Southwest Florida’s IT consulting and real estate development industries. His background combines hands-on technical expertise with executive-level leadership, having overseen…
Read MoreKeefe earns Florida Bar Board Certification in condominium and planned development law
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, is pleased to announce that Colby Keefe has achieved board certification in Condominium and Planned Development Law by The Florida Bar. Approximately seven percent of eligible Florida Bar members have earned board certification in one or more of The Florida Bar’s 27 specialty areas. Board certification…
Read MoreSTOCK Development appoints Eric van Schaik as Chief Financial Officer
STOCK Development has appointed Eric van Schaik as Chief Financial Officer, further strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it continues to expand its portfolio of luxury residential, commercial and mixed-use developments throughout Florida. In his role, van Schaik oversees STOCK Development’s financial operations, strategic planning, forecasting, banking relationships and long-term financial growth initiatives across…
Read MoreDavid Lawrence Centers appoints Ron Marquette as director of philanthropy and institutional giving
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, announced the appointment of Rob Marquette as director of philanthropy and institutional giving. As a member of the advancement team, Marquette will lead efforts to strengthen philanthropic engagement and institutional giving strategies that advance DLC’s…
Read MoreLEGAL AND/OR SECURITY CONCERNS: WHAT ENTREPRENEURS NEED TO KNOW
To address these topics, Southwest Florida Business Today (SWFBT) is dedicating its July issue to this ever-important theme. In this edition we are featuring attorneys, employer services, human resources, and business security, highlighting the most current legal, operational, and security updates that business owners need to know to properly and most cost-efficiently operate their businesses.…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Johansson
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has hired Erin Johansson as a customer service representative at the bank’s Downtown Fort Myers Branch, located at 1533 Hendry Street, Ste. 100, Fort Myers. Johansson brings more than a decade of banking and customer service experience to her new role. She previously served as a teller coordinator at a regional…
Read MoreGreater Naples Chamber announces new 2026 board members and leadership officers
The Greater Naples Chamber has announced the appointment of three new members to its 2026 Board of Directors, along with the organization’s incoming board officers. Joining the Chamber’s Board of Directors for 2026 are: • Andrew Cribbs, CEO and co-founder of Onda Housing Group • Brad H. Hyde, director of consulting at OneDigital Investment Advisors,…
Read MoreCurran Young Construction hires two superintendents to support continued growth
Curran Young Construction announced the addition of two superintendents, David Rosario and Rory Guilfoy, expanding the firm’s field leadership as demand for construction services continues across Southwest Florida. “Southwest Florida continues to see steady growth, and adding experienced superintendents is essential to keeping projects on track,” said Chris Curran, CEO of Curran Young. “David and…
Read MorePriority Marketing wins five district ADDY Awards for excellence in advertising
Priority Marketing won five awards in the American Advertising Federation of Southwest Florida’s 2026 American Advertising Awards, a competition that includes firms, agencies and organizations from across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. The ADDY Awards are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition with three levels, including local, district and national competitions.…
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