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Greater Fort Myers Chamber announces finalists for 2025 Chamber Awards
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber has named its finalists for the 2025 Chamber Awards, which will be held on Thursday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers. Recognizing members for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community, the program will feature an award ceremony to…
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 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. As…
Read MoreSWFBT CRE QUARTERLY, DDL F 6/13
As you may know, Southwest Florida Business Today has been publishing its “Commercial RE Market” for the past ten years. “Commercial RE Market” is a quarterly look at commercial real estate trends and topics in Southwest Florida. The July issue deadlines for editorial content 5pm Wed. June 11 and ad space and proof deadline is 5pm Fri. June 13. System ready material is due by noon Mon. June 16. The…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank temporarily closes McGregor mobile banking unit
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has temporarily suspended services at its McGregor Branch, located at 15975 McGregor Blvd., starting Monday, May 19, as the bank enters the final phase of construction on its new permanent branch being built on the property. The mobile unit was installed in 2023 after the bank’s original McGregor Branch sustained significant…
Read MoreDavid Lawrence Centers awarded $25,000 grant from The League Club
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, is honored to announce it has received a $25,000 grant from The League Club. This generous gift will allow DLC to provide holistic wellness services to 35 children and youth receiving care in the Children’s Crisis…
Read MoreBuilding Your Business For Resiliency & Sustainability
Business Owners: What do you do when– …you’re a victim of identity theft? …your hard drive crashes? …a principal of the company dies suddenly? …an employee sues you for discrimination? Or some other catastrophe like Hurricane Ian hits? How do you build, or build back, your business resiliently and sustainably? On the other hand, what does your business…
Read MoreSWFBT CRE Special 2025 Ad Rates
As you may know, SWFBT has been publishing its monthly “Commercial RE Update” for the past TEN years! It is a snapshot of commercial real estate trends and topics in Southwest Florida. The next issue deadlines for editorial content 5pm Wed. May 14 and ad space and proof 5pm Fri. May 16. System ready ad…
Read MoreNaples Airport Authority adds three new members to Noise Compatibility Committee
The Naples Airport Authority Board of Commissioners has selected three new members to the airport’s Noise Compatibility Committee, replacing outgoing members whose four-year terms ended. Julie Kapler will represent the airport’s southwest quadrant, while Charles Berkebile will serve as the representative for active commercial and general aviation pilots, and Mary Tatigian will represent the airport’s…
Read MoreCalifornia Closets of Southwest Florida named 2025 Honoree by Ronald McDonald House Charities SWFL
California Closets of Southwest Florida was recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida as the 2025 Honoree of the nonprofit’s 29th Annual Storybook Ball in February. Ronald McDonald House gives families the ability to fully focus on the healing of their child by providing a temporary home away from home in a secure…
Read More62-year-old law firm announces name change
Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz has become Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, a new name reflecting the next generation of leaders for the 62-year-old Southwest Florida law firm. Christopher J. Smith, managing partner, along with his wife, firm partner Andrea Smith, have been the face of the firm for the past…
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