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The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for its 2026 Chamber Awards, an annual program recognizing members for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community. The awards ceremony will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers,…
Five tech-focused companies headquartered in Lee and Collier counties earned praise at the 2026 Edison Awards, generating additional buzz internationally as the region emerges as a thriving hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The five local companies earned a combined six awards, including a Gold Edison Award for Fort Myers-based ADDMAN. “Southwest Florida is no…
Brightwater Lagoon has announced a new partnership with golf cart provider ICON EV and EPIC Carts, expanding transportation options for residents and visitors in the North Fort Myers area while introducing added benefits for those living in the Brightwater community. The Florida-based ICON EV and EPIC Carts offer a range of 2-, 4-, and 6-seat…
e2Companies, a leading provider of integrated solutions for power generation and distribution, has selected Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, as its preferred provider of power conversion solutions. The combination of e2Companies’ patented Virtual Utilitynarchitecture with Hitachi Energy’s power conversion technologies creates a powerful foundation to meet the accelerating demands of hyperscale computing, AI-driven load volatility,…
Florida’s tourism outlook, board introductions, community awards, and a year of successes gave the SanCap Chamber reason to celebrate at its annual meeting held April 8 at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers. Chamber 2025-26 board chair Katy Forret introduced incoming chair Michael Nachef after summarizing a year of achievements and…
Manhattan Construction Company has broken ground on its new Southwest Florida office at 14161 Jetport Loop, Fort Myers. The new regional 53,000 square foot office represents a major community investment, bringing more than 300 jobs to Lee County and reinforcing Manhattan Construction Company’s long-term commitment to the region and its growing construction market. Once completed,…
Last fiscal year, the city awarded $150,000 in grants to support local organizations, groups and individual artists within the City of Fort Myers. For this annual opportunity, the city has again committed $150,000 to help sustain arts and cultural programming in the community. An informational webinar will be held on Wednesday, April 15 from 3-4 p.m. to provide…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment Tuesday to rebuilding and expanding the Fort Myers Beach fishing pier, voting to award a $11.7 million construction contract for the project. The reconstruction by RJ Gorman Contracting LLCÂ will extend the pier to roughly 1,000 feet long and 12 feet wide, or more than 70%…
Aspiring entrepreneurs thinking about starting a business, or who have launched but need some mentoring, are encouraged to apply for the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. The MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week training program that helps emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses. Graduates complete a comprehensive training course and prepare a solid plan…
Olde Florida Motorcoach & RV Resort will officially break ground on its 10,000 sq. ft. Grill & Rally Center on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11 am. The ceremony will take place onsite at the resort and will be followed by a reception featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres from 12 to 2 pm. This new development…