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Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida names Advisory Board for 2020 Business Hall of Fame, Lee County

01/18/2020

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce the members of its 2020 Business Hall of Fame, Lee County Advisory Board. The committee will be led by chair Gail Markham, president of Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A. The 2020 Business Hall of Fame, Lee County is slated for Thursday, April 16 at…

Fort Myers CRA Job Creation Program: 17 candidates, possible $81,000 total to business

01/18/2020

The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency Job Creation and Talent Attraction Program, a grant available to businesses in targeted industries, has welcomed a total of 17 candidates and a possible total of $81,000 to be issued to companies in targeted industries since the program’s adoption in December 2018. On December 11, 2019, at the CRA…

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank promotes DeCicco to senior vice president and senior loan officer

01/17/2020

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Kyle DeCicco to senior vice president and senior loan officer. As the newest member of the bank’s executive management team, DeCicco will continue to expand the bank’s lending division in Southwest Florida. In his new role, he is responsible for overseeing the solicitation, negotiation,…

The Immokalee Foundation seeks additional mentors for students during National Mentoring Month

01/09/2020

January is National Mentoring Month – the perfect time to become a mentor for a student of The Immokalee Foundation. The foundation is seeking adults who would like to provide guidance and support to Immokalee students while developing mutually rewarding relationships. The process is simple: Once the adult’s application is reviewed and accepted, and complete…

STARability Foundation welcomes Miriam Pereira as Chief Philanthropy Officer

01/09/2020

STARability Foundation is pleased to announce Miriam Pereira as the Chief Philanthropy Officer; she will work closely with Executive Director, Karen Govern, and the STARability Board of Directors to further the organization’s fundraising efforts and strategies. Originally from Miami, Pereira has lived in Fort Myers since 1995. She holds an Associate Degree from Miami-Dade Community…

Lisa Spiller of Preferred Travel of Naples named 2019 ‘Trendsetter’ by Luxury Travel Advisor Magazine

01/09/2020

Lisa Spiller, luxury travel advisor with Preferred Travel of Naples, has been named as a 2019 ‘Trendsetter’ by the Luxury Travel Advisor Magazine. Spiller is one of 41 travel consultants who made the prestigious list from hundreds of travel advisors throughout the United States and Canada. As a result of her accomplishment, Spiller was featured…

BANK OFFERING “HYBRID” SEMINARS/WEBINARS IN JANUARY

01/02/2020

Charlotte/Sarasota County, Fla., Dec. 29, 2020 – Start the new year off right by registering for the complimentary Trust and Investment Management seminars hosted by Charlotte State Bank & Trust Vice President Christine Hause and Portfolio Manager Gregory Thomas. The free educational sessions are being held as live seminars and online webinars. “Our presentations, covering…

Congress Reauthorizes PPP and Provides Some Needed Tax Relief

01/01/2020

By Richard Tower, BizOps Controller T. 775.229.7825, Email and Jack Rybicki Managing Principal of Industry T. 813.384.2701 Email, CliftonLarsonAllen Key insights Another round of PPP funding has been authorized for hard-hit small businesses and nonprofits. The program will allow new and existing PPP borrowers with fewer than 300 employees that have experienced at least a…

South Lee EDC welcomes new board members

12/13/2019

The South Lee Economic Development Council is pleased to announce three new board members: Sabra Smith of London Bay Homes, Aysegul Timur, Ph.D., of Florida Gulf Coast University and Stephanie Wardein of Lee Health. “We are excited to welcome our new directors and continue to add to the innovation and community leadership provided by the…

Promotions, appointments revamp management team at Naples’ Inn on Fifth

12/13/2019

The Inn on Fifth & Club Level Suites in downtown Naples announced today the promotion of Milena Maksimova to General Manager and five other key promotions and additions to the management team at the iconic Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond hotel. Other internal promotions include Front of House Manager Miriam Graniel; Revenue Manager Shanda Williamson; and…