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Today’s restaurant chains are under increasing pressure to grow their businesses—despite these unprecedented times, a devastating labor shortage, and hyper-competitive markets. Traditional restaurant marketing is no longer viable in a digital-first economy. Join UEAT as we explore how restaurateurs can leverage the tremendous power of customer data and hyper-personalization to create unmatched experiences that will…
Florida Venture Forum, the leading statewide support and member organization for venture and private equity professionals and entrepreneurs, has selected 24 companies to present at its 14th annual Florida Early Stage Capital Conference, which will be hosted in-person in Tampa, October 7-8, 2021. The conference also will feature the 11th annual 2021 Statewide Collegiate Startup Competition, attracting the “best of the…
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Florida Gulf Coast University announces Noah Valenstein as the first presidential fellow in water policy for The Water School. This appointment comes after Valenstein served as Florida’s chief resiliency officer and nearly four years as secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. His new role at FGCU began Aug. 7. “When Noah left the DEP,…
Congratulations to our 2021 ENPY Award Finalists! We received over 160 nominations this year! Only 36 finalists were chosen! A panel of impartial non-local judges selected three finalists from an online nomination process in each of the following award categories: Nonprofit Board Leader of the Year: Board Member: Patricia Luppy Freedom Waters Foundation Joseph Casella…
Meet local media pros, win $30K in media prizes, wear your craziest face mask FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2021) — Reporters and producers are always on the lookout for great stories, and positive media coverage comes from knowing what they’re looking for. Several prominent media figures will share their secrets during the Above Board…
NAPLES, Fla. – The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) announced that Sheldon Fine Art, a mainstay in downtown Naples for nearly 20 years, has moved to a new location along the Historic Main Street. Now located at 659 Fifth Ave. S., the gallery is less than two blocks down from its prior home…
Fort Myers, Fla. (September 22, 2021) – Tammy Hall, Director of Marketing and Service Division for CFS Roofing Services will be chairing the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA) Government Affairs Committee for the 2021-22 fiscal year as well as serving as a board member and committee member on the FRSA Affiliate Committee. FRSA is an…
We all know how it is important to keep track of our key health numbers – things like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass index. Tracking these numbers is so critical, health advocacy groups continually raise awareness and encourage people to get regular check-ups. For financial leaders, knowing your business numbers – really…
President Biden announced a COVID-19 action plan that includes vaccine mandates for businesses and federal workers, among other announcements. Impactful to the hospitality industry and other businesses, Biden has instructed the U.S. Department of Labor to release an emergency rule that requires all businesses with 100 or more employees to require full vaccination of their employees…