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Stock Signature Homes expands sales team

10/18/2019

Stock 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…

ECCL appoints Jim Gilmartin

09/14/2019

The 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…

Doctor’s Choice Home Care, Inc. Completes Three Acquisitions in 2019

09/08/2019

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…

Diversifying commerce creates a more robust economy

09/04/2019

At 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…

SRMA offers resources to help manufacturers thrive

09/04/2019

Florida. 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…

Growth ensures SWFL’s future prosperity

09/04/2019

Southwest 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…

Hendry County is quickly earning industry attention

09/04/2019

Hendry 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…

Airglades International Airport Eager to Fly into the Future

09/04/2019

With 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…

Jessica Ledbetter joins Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group

08/30/2019

Jessica 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…

Florida Lions Eye Clinic welcomes Bastic as development director

08/17/2019

The 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…