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Shipyard Restaurant Opens on Captiva Island at ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa

05/13/2023

Captiva Island, FL â€“ Monday, May 15 marked the grand opening and maiden voyage of the all-new Shipyard Restaurant, located adjacent to Old Captiva House at the legendary ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa. Over a year and a hurricane in the making, Shipyard Restaurant is the first of two new destination restaurants ‘Tween Waters Captiva will…

Three reasons small businesses need an IT partner

05/12/2023

Large corporations often employ a full team of IT professionals – technicians, web developers, security specialists, programmers, network engineers and others. Small businesses don’t have that luxury, yet they still require a working website, secure payment portal, functioning printer, software updates, hardware upgrades and other IT needs. That’s why many small businesses in Southwest Florida…

Third-party Logistics Cost Sky-High; SMBs Must Implement New Technology.

05/12/2023

U.S. e-commerce sales reached $1.03 trillion in 2022, passing $1 trillion for the first time ever. However, concerns persist over shipping and logistics processes. In 2022, 32% of customers abandoned their carts due to long shipping durations, while 56% of shoppers switched to new retailers due to shipping delays. As e-commerce companies continue to grow and…

No surprises: why performance management plans are vital to employee engagement, retention

05/12/2023

In an increasingly tight labor market, most employers know all too well the value of ample front-end investment when it comes to candidate recruitment and new employee training. Far too often, though, the time and attention paid to ensuring that the latest hire is a good fit falls by the wayside after the first day…

A 529 Education Savings Plan is a Great Benefit for Employees

05/12/2023

Santa Fe, NM (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In today’s competitive marketplace, where employers are striving for new ways to keep their workforce, a 529 education savings plan can be a great addition to a company’s suite of benefits. The Education Plan® can be implemented at no cost to employers and requires no government reporting, making it a quick…

Recession Proof Your Business

05/12/2023

As the threat of recession continues, business owners are looking for cost-efficient ways to help them continue business continuity, even thrive during a market turndown. While you can’t predict the course of a recession, there are steps you can take to navigate and keep your company on the right path: Manage cash and costs –…

Erica Dayton Named Next Executive Director of the Golisano Foundation

05/12/2023

Rochester, New York – Erica Dayton, Grants Manager for the Golisano Foundation since 2019, has been named the next Executive Director of the Golisano Foundation. She succeeds Ann Costello, who is retiring on June 2 after 23 years of leadership. Dayton’s appointment takes effect June 5. She holds a Master of Science degree in Strategic Leadership from Roberts Wesleyan University, and a Certificate in…

Community Recovery Centers in Florida are Closing

05/12/2023

Charlotte County Community Recovery Center in Englewood Closing LAKE MARY, Fla. â€“ The Community Recovery Center at the Tringali Rec Center, 3450 N Access Road in Englewood will be closing at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 13. The hours through Saturday are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Community Recovery Center in Hardee County Closing LAKE MARY,…

Operations Resume at Sanibel Post Office

05/11/2023

SANIBEL, FL â€” Effective May 15, 2023, retail operations and Post Office Box service have resumed at the Sanibel Post Office, 650 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, FL 33957. The office had been temporarily suspended due to Hurricane Ian. The Sanibel Post Office retail hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to…

SBA to Host 2nd Annual America’s Seed Fund Week Showcasing and Connecting Entrepreneurs to Country’s Largest Source of Early-Stage R&D Funding

05/10/2023

WASHINGTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the 2nd annual America’s Seed Fund Week. Taking place from May 15 – 18, the series of virtual events, including Startup Expo, offers entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations…