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Catherine Cruikshank joins Florida Senior Consulting as regional manager

01/05/2024

Florida Senior Consulting has appointed Catherine Cruikshank, PhD, CDP, as Regional Manager of Collier County. Florida Senior Consulting partners with seniors and their families to assist with the journey of aging and the decisions that come with it. In her role as regional manager, Cruikshank specializes in the education and advocacy of Collier County seniors…

Better Together announces Erika DeLeon as chief of staff

01/02/2024

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, has hired Erika DeLeon as chief of staff for the organization. In this position, DeLeon will work alongside Better Together’s CEO Megan Rose to help ensure the nonprofit is running effectively and efficiently. DeLeon brings 15 years of experience in operational leadership and strategic partnership development.…

Cape Coral Small Business class now accepting applications

01/02/2024

Cape Coral, FL –Individuals who are thinking about starting their own business, but need some mentoring are invited to apply for the Cape Coral class, scheduled for Feb 5 – March 14, 2024. Application are now being accepted, and class size is limited. More than 500 local businesses have emerged from the Goodwill Southwest Florida…

Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. Announces Transition in Chief Financial Officer Role

01/01/2024

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.,  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: IVFH) (“IVFH” or the “Company”), a national seller of gourmet specialty foods to Professional Chefs and Home Gourmets, today announced that Gary Schubert has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) at IVFH effective January 1, 2024. The Company’s previous CFO, Richard Tang,…

SWFL Inc. Announces its Newest Event, Hispanic Business Council

01/01/2024

SWFL Inc. is excited to announce the launch of the Hispanic Business Council in 2024. Our first meeting will be hosted at Castilla Roofing on Tuesday, January 16 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This initiative aims to bring together local professionals and provide them with exclusive opportunities for networking and business development. At the…

Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Class of 2024 set for deep dive into community

12/31/2023

Sanibel, FL –The Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Planning Committee is honored and excited to present the Class of 2024. The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) created the program to prepare and encourage the next generation of leaders and volunteers. The inaugural 2022 class was a resounding success, but Hurricane Ian caused a one-year delay for the…

ARGUS International Honors Naples Aviation

12/28/2023

DENVER, CO  Today, ARGUS International honors Naples Aviation as the first Fixed Base Operator (FBO) in North America to receive the ARGUS International Base Operations Audit Certification.  The Base Operations Audit and rating program encourages and assists companies in reducing ground incidents and damage to aircraft and company assets. This audit program identifies and promotes…

Bank OZK Announces Increase to Quarterly Common Stock Dividend and Announces Preferred Stock Dividend

12/28/2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bank OZK (the “Bank”) (Nasdaq: OZK) announced its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Bank’s common stock of $0.38 per share, up $0.01, or 2.70% from the prior quarter. The common stock dividend is payable on January 23, 2024 to shareholders of record as of…

Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office set to host 2024 Annual Meeting on Feb. 1

12/27/2023

Following another year of business growth and opportunities in Lee County, the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office will host the 2024 Annual Meeting on Feb. 1. The 2024 Annual Meeting will feature a State of the Economy, recapping the tremendous growth Lee County has seen, such as the beginning of…

Benson elected as Chairman of Florida’s Affordable and Workforce Housing

12/25/2023

NAPLES, Fla.– Ryan Benson has been appointed Chairman of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors. He previously served as vice chairman and was originally appointed by Governor DeSantis in 2019 to the board. Benson is co-owner of A. Vernon Allen Builder, a custom home builder in Naples and Sanibel. He also serves as First…