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SHRM of Southwest Florida, the local chapter of the national Society for Human Resource Management, has appointed its new board of directors for 2019: Janice Monteagudo president; Christy Carpenter, president-elect; Gerald Schulz, secretary; Katie Gossic, treasurer; Megan van der Meide, vice president of programs; Judy Marcucci, vice president of membership and volunteers; Karen Jaye college…
Read MoreComcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, is now accepting applications for its second class. Founders and entrepreneurs around Southwest Florida developing the next generation of connectivity, media, and entertainment companies are encouraged to apply now through April 7 for this year’s program. The class will begin on July 15. The accelerator is part of Comcast…
Read MoreBrooke USA announced the appointment of two members to their board of directors. Mark Beausoleil and Barbara M. Gilbert joined the board to support the organization’s mission to significantly improve the welfare of working equines in the developing world. “We are so happy to welcome Mark and Barbara to Brooke USA’s board of directors,”…
Read MoreThe Leadership Collier Foundation, an affiliate of The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for the Class of 2020 Leadership Collier program. Leadership Collier was formed by the Chamber in 1988 to develop a network of informed citizens prepared to assume leadership roles in our community. The Chamber believes knowledge is a…
Read MoreThe Founders Fund Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Olga Placeres has joined their current 2019 board. Placeres is active in the community volunteering her time and talents to many causes. She is the CFO and Agency Manager at Preferred Travel of Naples and has been with the company for 30 years. “I’m excited…
Read MoreThe Goodwill Digital Training Center (GDTC) will be offered for individuals interested in enhancing their digital skills. The training is offered at no cost. GDTC participants can improve their digital skills and earn certifications. Our organization is a certified assessment center for the Northstar Digital Literacy Project. The Northstar Digital Literacy Project defines basic skills…
Read MoreLee County is planning three public meetings to inform stakeholders and residents about the yearlong effort the county has started for Phase 3 of its post-Hurricane Irma flood-mitigation efforts. The informational meetings will be formatted as a drop-in 4 to 6 p.m. on three consecutive Thursdays at various county locations. They are: · Jan.…
Read MoreStevens Construction Inc. earned four awards at the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA) Industry Awards event on Nov. 3, including the highest honor of Contractor of the Year. A panel of nationwide judges named Stevens Construction Contractor of the Year based on criteria such as the company’s achievement of goals, client relations, professional certifications and…
Read MorePain Management Consultants, PL, an independent private practice, has announced its new building at 7964 Summerlin Lakes Drive in Fort Myers. Constructed by Northern Contracting, the 13,500-square-foot building will serve as the pain center’s sole location until January 2019 when two additional locations will open in Cape Coral and Bonita Springs. “Our new Fort Myers…
Read MoreKGT Remodeling announces Thomas Wegwert as the company’s new production manager. Wegwert, who recently joined the KGT team, brings over 40 years of experience in the remodeling, building and construction industry. He most recently served as president and managing partner of a local general contracting firm and prior, had a 19-year career with Centex Homes.…
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