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21st Century Oncology Launches New Non-Invasive Cancer Treatment Technology, the first of its kind in Southwest Florida

09/08/2020

Clinicians now able to deliver highly targeted doses to tumors of the lung, prostate, brain, spine, liver, pancreas, and other areas of the body Cape Coral, Fla., U.S. –  A high-precision cancer treatment technology, the Varian Edge, is now available for the first time in Southwest Florida to treat patients with complex cancers. 21st Century Oncology, who recently…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Names Rep. Dane Eagle to Head Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

09/03/2020

Gov. Ron DeSantis moved quickly to name a new Secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. About 24 hours after the resignation of Ken Lawson, DeSantis tapped Cape Coral Representative Dane Eagle to lead the agency in charge of workforce development and economic incentives for businesses.  Eagle is term-limited out of office in November…

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Small Business Assistance is Open

08/31/2020

CARES Act COVID-19 Relief Funding $10 Million Up for Grabs to Small Business Owners, Applications Open August 31, 2020 Part of CollierCARES COVID-19 Relief Program Small business owners with locations in Collier County who employ 50 or fewer full-time employees should be aware of one-time grants available up to $25,000 intended to offset costs of…

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MY Shower Door / D3 Glass earns prestigious regional and national honors

08/31/2020

Recognized nationally by Inc. magazine and regionally by Business Observer FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 8, 2020) — MY Shower Door and D3 Glass are no strangers to national and local awards. This month, the Fort Myers-based businesses are adding to their trophy shelves with a pair of prestigious honors from Inc. magazine and the Business…

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Edith Long a finalist for Human Resource Professional of the Year

08/27/2020

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (Sept. 2, 2020) – Edith Long, executive vice president of Integrity Employee Leasing Inc., was recognized as a finalist for the Human Resource Professional of the Year from the HR Florida State Council Inc., an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). “Working in human resources, especially for a PEO,…

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26th Annual Blue Chip Award Changes Date, Announces New Partnership with Local Organizations

08/27/2020

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Aug. 27, 2020 – The 26th annual Southwest Florida Blue Chip Community Business Award is announcing exciting changes. Coordinated and sponsored by McGriff, a subsidiary of Truist Insurance Holdings, for 26 years, the renowned community event will now be co-produced with the Lee County Economic Development Office (EDO), the Horizon Council,…

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Restaurants invest in tech tools to increase safety during the pandemic and beyond

08/25/2020

As restaurant operators continue to look for ways to serve customers safely amid the coronavirus pandemic, many are outfitting their eateries with high tech solutions to increase sanitation and facilitate contactless payment and other touchless tasks.  Many of these new tools and systems come with high price tags, but operators increasingly view them as an…

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Pent-Up Travel Demand Extends Summer Travel Into Fall

08/21/2020

With virtual learning and working from home, the summer travel season is being extended into the fall. MMGY Global has found that Americans are looking to recoup lost summer vacation time spent in lockdown and are feeling more comfortable venturing out. This time, MMGY is calling “Stretch Season,” an extension of the summer travel season…

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Public Adjusting Firm for Community Associations

08/20/2020

Becker is pleased to announce the launch of Association Adjusting, the one and only public adjusting company that exclusively serves community associations throughout Florida.   Virtually every community association will experience a significant property damage claim at some point during its lifespan. In addition to windstorms, fires and floods there are the everyday water leaks with…

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Florida TaxWatch COVID-19 Taxpayer Task Force Releases Tax Policy Recommendations for State’s Fiscal Recovery

08/20/2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida TaxWatch (FTW) today released the recommendations of its COVID-19 Taxpayer Task Force which was established in May 2020 to discuss opportunities and options to ease the financial and administrative burdens on Florida taxpayers created by the pandemic and help Florida’s economic recovery. Made up of public policy professionals, tax and budget experts, and leaders of…

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