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Capital Bank has been unified under the new name of First Horizon Bank today under holding company First Horizon National Corp. as of midnight. The branding change brings together First Tennessee Bank, FTB Advisors, FTN Financial and Capital Bank at more than 250 locations in the Southeastern United States. There are 12 branches located in…
Read MoreChristy Tolbert, Managing Partner of The Capital Grille in Naples, has achieved Diamond Club status, the top honor from parent company Darden Restaurants. She was recognized this year for her commitment to delivering guest experiences at the highest level, while making a difference in the lives of guests and team members, as well as in…
Read MoreEarn to Learn FL, a matched-savings financial assistance program, will honor eight distinguished Southwest Florida residents on Feb. 19 as its 2020 Mentors of IMPACT. Mentors of IMPACT is a program that recognizes men and women at the pinnacle of their careers or community service who have elevated the lives of others through mentoring. New…
Read MoreLee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) welcomes Ray Sarracino as its new communications manager. Sarracino’s role will include promoting The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel as a visitor destination in media outlets, both domestically and internationally. Through familiarization trips and building relationships with journalists, he will work to secure editorial coverage, as well…
Read MoreStock Signature Homes, the luxury homebuilding division of industry leader Stock Development, has hired a new sales associate, Victoria White, for The Lake Club and Country Club East. In her new role, White will assist buyers with the process of finding the ideal floorplan and homesite while delivering an enjoyable customer service experience. White brings…
Read MoreThe Board of Directors of the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) appointed Jim Gilmartin President of the ECCL effective August 23, 2019. The Chairman of the ECCL, Don Eslick has been the driving force behind the organization’s effectiveness for more than 19 years. In April 2019, Don announced his retirement scheduled for the…
Read MoreDoctor’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…
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