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Most everyone is familiar with the long running “Shark Tank” series on CNBC television. Entrepreneurs with hopeful dreams present their big ideas to a panel of investors in the hope of securing funding to make those dreams come true. The Naples Chapter of SCORE, who mentor small businesses locally, is thrilled to announce the “BizPitch…
The Greater Naples Chamber is excited to announce its brand-new podcast Chamber Chats with Kristina Park. This dynamic new podcast highlights businesses and organizations throughout Southwest Florida. These professionally produced 20-minute video podcasts provide entrepreneurs, business leaders and community partners with the opportunity to talk about their impact. “We are excited to offer this brand-new…
The Lee County Public Safety Center expansion, a project that enhances Lee County’s ability to serve and protect its residents during both day-to-day operations and large-scale emergencies, has been completed by Manhattan Construction Company. The expansion adds a 36,873-square-foot, two-story wing to the existing facility on Ortiz Avenue, formerly known as the Emergency Operations Center.…
Lee County Government reminds homeowners and professional landscapers to “Stop Fertilizing Gnome Matter What” beginning Sunday, June 1, until Tuesday, Sept. 30. Fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorous may not be applied to turf or landscape plants in unincorporated Lee County within this period. To raise awareness about the fertilizer ordinance, Lee County is continuing its…
This month, two Gulf Coast marketing firms, Avenue Media (Sarasota) and Vectra Digital (Fort Myers), have merged to form a marketing agency specifically for construction, home services, and building product brands. Avenue and Vectra together now are one of the few agencies in Florida with specialized expertise in supporting brands that contribute to the state’s…
Collaboratory awarded 174 scholarships to students and adult learners from Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. More than $1.2 million will pay for these students to advance their educational goals. Yesenia Juarez Hernandez, 18, a graduate at Moore Haven Middle-High School received a $1,000 award from the Couse Gram Scholarship. “I feel excited and…
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grants for the Downtown and Cleveland Avenue redevelopment areas. The first grant was in the not-to exceed amount of $22,095.48 for Sunshine State Law’s property located at 2058 Cottage St. in downtown. The funds will be used for exterior patching and painting,…
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by drought occurring March 11. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Alachua, Bradford, Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Flagler, Glades, Hendry, Hernando, Lake, Lee, Levy, Marion, Orange, Osceola,…
The Industry Appreciation Awards, Southwest Florida’s premiere business awards event, has begun accepting applications for its 2025 recognition program. Now in its 33rd year, the Industry Appreciation Awards recognize Lee County’s top businesses and business leaders that drive the local economy, employ the workforce and shape their industries. The awards program is sponsored by the…
EHC, a trailblazer in the construction industry renowned for its comprehensive pre-construction, earthwork, and infrastructure services, is excited to announce the transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, marking a milestone in the company’s journey. Since Jeff Hunt founded EHC in 1990, EHC’s growth has been driven by a commitment to rewarding dedication and leadership.…