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Doctor’s Choice Home Care, Inc. continues to expand its offerings in the state of Florida by completing three acquisitions in 2019. The most recent property acquired was Nursing Plus, Inc. in Miami on May 31. Florida Home Care Specialists in Crystal River was acquired in April, while Sterling Home Care in Port St. Lucie was…
Read MoreAt the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, we believe a diverse economy is key to a robust economy. While our tourism and hospitality industries are key to Collier County’s economic stability, there has been a significant focus in recent years to grow the manufacturing industry in Collier County and throughout the region. There are about…
Read MoreFlorida. Manufacturing. Those two words are not often put together. And yet there are more than 21,500 manufacturers in Florida, delivering products in almost every industry, from aerospace to medicine to recreation and everything in between. Fueling the strength of Florida’s manufacturing is a coordinated network of assistance. Spread across the state are 14 regional…
Read MoreSouthwest Florida’s economy is vibrant and growing. The region’s economic growth will help our communities weather the inevitable downturns in national economic cycles and provide opportunities for new prosperity to our residents. A hallmark of this growth is its diversification. In FGCU’s most recent Indus-try Diversification analysis, the Cape Coral-Fort Myers MSA ranked 5th in…
Read MoreHendry County’s rich soil and ample fields have made it a prime location for farming in Florida since the late 1800s. While the economy in Hendry County is still primarily comprised of the agricultural industry, the County’s location, rich resources and lower operating costs have caught the attention of other industries wanting to plant their…
Read MoreWith the first phase of Airglades International Airport (AIA) underway, the surrounding communities are flying high as they continue with the next phase. The final application to the Airport Privatization Pilot program was submitted in June, 2019 and all contenders want a piece of the action as Hendry and Glades counties begin looking at what…
Read MoreJessica Ledbetter recently joined Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group. Jessica first experienced the “top shelf” of the real estate world growing up on the beautiful and luxurious Main Line outside of Philadelphia, PA. She also spent time as a child with her family living in Plymouth, Minnesota. So, she especially appreciates the warmth and beauty of…
Read MoreThe Florida Lions Eye Clinic has named Valarie Bostic as Director of Development. Ms. Bostic has over 20 years’ experience in non-profit organizational management and fund development. Prior to her position at the Florida Lions Eye Clinic, she served as Executive Director of the Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida and Executive Director of Pathways…
Read MoreAileron Capital announced it has completed development on Grand Central, a 280-unit class A apartment community in Fort Myers. The community features luxury appointments that are not found in the immediate area. Unique features of the property include an interior courtyard with a pool, a resident barbeque area and a double-gated dog park with running…
Read MoreJunior Achievement of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce its incoming board of directors, elected to serve through 2020. The board of directors will be led by chair, Scott Fischer, CEO of Scott Fischer Enterprises; past chair, Curt Todd, senior vice president for Wells Fargo; treasurer, Tom Pitser, senior investment consultant at Robert W. Baird…
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