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The Village School of Naples, an independent school serving students in Preschool through 12th grade, announced a $3.2-million renovation and expansion of its academic, arts and athletic facilities to accommodate current and future growth. It is anticipated each of the projects will be funded with donor naming opportunities available. Included in the campus improvements are…
Local real estate experts will convene virtually in Southwest Florida to present Market Trends 2021, a free real estate forum to be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9. Presented by LSI Companies, Lee Building Industry Association and Collier Building Industry Association, the theme of the Market Trends 2021 event is “The…
Tues May, 4 2021 |6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Register Online Who will win this year’s Distinguished Entrepreneur Awards? The Distinguished Entrepreneur Awards of SWFL is held annually to celebrate entrepreneurial excellence in Southwest Florida. Southwest Florida Small Business entrepreneurs who have attained notable achievements and success in the field of entrepreneurship are recognized during this auspicious…
BROOMFIELD, Colo., — Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS), known for serving bowls of classic noodle, Zoodle and Cauliflower Noodle dishes from around the world, today announced a multi-unit franchise growth initiative to increase its presence in Southern and Southwestern markets. With plans to expand an off-premise oriented footprint perfectly suited for today’s consumer environment, this…
The Economic Aid Act signed December 27, 2020 includes additional funding for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) loans and grants. This article includes information about the Targeted EIDL grant application process provided by the SBA. Congress has allocated another $20,000,000,000 in EIDL grants (advances) in the new stimulus bill. By way of background, the CARES Act…
Fort Myers, FL, Feb. 16, 2021 – Lee County today launched a new citizen resource website, “Our Water Story: Lee County’s Water Quality Initiative.” The website, www.leegov.com/water, invites Lee County residents to learn our water story, how we got to where we are, what we are doing to fix it, and how they can help shape…
Local business experts will share what to look for when hiring a Virtual Assistant FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 25, 2021) — The Above Board Chamber of Florida continues its webinar series with a presentation that will give members and guests an understanding of the benefits of hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA). The webinar will be offered…
Feb. 16, 2021 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has closed the $4.4 million sale of a 3,945-square-foot single-tenant retail building ground leased to the highest-grossing fast-food chain in the world in the southwest Florida community of Fort Myers. JLL marketed the property on behalf of the seller, North American Development Group. A private investor acquired the…
By Christine Hall and Karen Blacik and Matthew Rambaran CLA Contact Key insights Eligible uses for existing PPP loans are now expanded. A new, streamlined forgiveness application for loans of $150,000 or less is pending. EIDL grant advances will no longer be deducted from PPP loan forgiveness. You now have a choice of any covered…