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Bonita Springs Estero Economic Development Council rebrands as South Lee EDC

06/30/2019

Bonita Springs Estero Economic Development Council has launched new branding that complements its name change to South Lee EDC. “This new brand aligns our identity and purpose to reflect our regional approach to addressing issues that affect south Lee County, from Bonita Springs and Estero to the Alico corridor,” said Don Thomson, South Lee EDC…

Women in Business names finalists for 2019 APEX Awards

06/29/2019

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee has named the top five finalists for its 14th annual APEX Awards, recently announced during the committee’s monthly networking program on June 5. The five finalists are Kathleen O. Berkey, shareholder attorney and certified land planner, Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.; Kelly L. Fayer, attorney,…

The Immokalee Foundation celebrates 88 recent graduates

06/28/2019

The Immokalee Foundation recently recognized 88 graduates – 55 students enrolled in its programs from high school and 33 from colleges and universities – during an evening of celebration at Ave Maria University. Many of the high school graduates will begin college this fall with a Take Stock in Children scholarship, which accepts students beginning…

Pediatric Dentistry of Florida Opens New State of the Art Facility

06/25/2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pediatric Dentistry of Florida Opens New State of the Art Facility NAPLES, Fla. (June 20, 2019) – Pediatric Dentistry of Florida opened their new office, located at 1035 Piper Blvd, Suite 103 in Naples. The practice expands on the previous beach themed Fort Myers location in hopes of providing world class pediatric…

Eight Becker attorneys newly board-certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law

06/14/2019

Becker announced eight Becker attorneys are newly minted as Florida Bar Board Certified in Condominium & Planned Development Law. The specialty encompasses the practice of law that involves representing community associations and their members, property owners, sellers, purchasers, developers, lenders, governmental agencies, and investors in matters related to community associations and planned developments. The newly…

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida names Advisory Board for 2019 Business Hall of Fame, Collier County

06/14/2019

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce the members of its 2019 Business Hall of Fame, Collier County Advisory Board. The committee will be led by chair Brenda O’Connor, executive director of membership for Naples Yacht Club, and vice chair Andy Buschle, senior vice president and private client advisor, Bank of America Private…

Bonita Chamber appoints Christleen Knaub as Event Coordinator

05/17/2019

The Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the appointment of Christleen Knaub as Event Coordinator. Knaub will plan and manage events for both the Bonita Springs Area Chamber and its Young Professionals group and will run its Impact SWFL leadership program. “I admired the Bonita Springs Area Chamber in my past role…

Studio+ hires Ashlee Kinback for Tampa Bay Region

05/17/2019

Studio+, an architecture and interior design firm, hired Ashlee Kinback as its new Director of Business Development, Tampa Bay Region. In her new role, Kinback will be cultivating client partnerships and pursuing strategic design opportunities to increase company growth. Kinback has been in the commercial real estate industry since graduating from the University of South Florida ten…

Florida Lions Eyes Clinic hires Char Lupke

05/17/2019

The Florida Lions Eye Clinic welcomes Char Lupke back as Clinic Office Manager. Lupke is in charge of managing the clinic operation and office staff. Prior to resuming her position, Lupke was employed by the Florida Lions Eye Clinic for five years before leaving in 2017. During her time away from the Clinic, Lupke volunteered…

Spiro & Associates wins six Image Awards

05/17/2019

Spiro & Associates Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Brand Architecture was a recipient of six Local Image Awards presented by the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA). CEO/Chief Creative Officer Christopher T. Spiro, along with the Agency’s Director of Operations and public relations department accepted seal-imprinted plaques on April 18th during a…