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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’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…
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 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…
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…
Aileron Capital announced it has completed development on Grand Central, a 280-unit class A apartment community in Fort Myers. The community features luxury appointments that are not found in the immediate area. Unique features of the property include an interior courtyard with a pool, a resident barbeque area and a double-gated dog park with running…
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce its incoming board of directors, elected to serve through 2020. The board of directors will be led by chair, Scott Fischer, CEO of Scott Fischer Enterprises; past chair, Curt Todd, senior vice president for Wells Fargo; treasurer, Tom Pitser, senior investment consultant at Robert W. Baird…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners recently appointed Town of Fort Myers Beach Mayor Anita Cereceda and Village of Estero Councilmember Jon McLain to the Lee County Tourist Development Council. Their first TDC meeting serving as councilmembers will be Aug. 8. Cereceda was appointed April 16, and McLain was appointed May 21. Cereceda is serving…
Bonita Bay Club announced the retirement of its long-time General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Dan Miles, effective in October. Miles served the membership of Bonita Bay Club as Chief Operating Officer since 2010. Miles wraps up a notably successful 37-year career in Private Club Management during which time he successively managed four country clubs…
The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce will hold its bi-annual Member Showcase on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The event will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Opera Naples, 2408 Linwood Avenue. Sponsored by Opera Naples, the Member Showcase at Business After 5 is a chance for community members to learn about products and…