Staying busy on Southwest Florida's rooftops
Lee Crowther and Co. have laid roof in the area for 33 years
Lee J. Crowther's worn hands and rugged visage now pay tribute to the roofing workforce he commands, even if he's an office man now. Crowther started doing the work of his father and grandfather- roofing- in Chicago in 1953 and never left the business. Full Story
Flynn, Gravina honored for business achievement
Junior Achievement names leaders to Hall of Fame
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida named Paul Flynn, past president and CEO of Southwest Florida Community Foundation, and Amy Gravina, president of Gravina, Smith & Matte, as the 2008 Business Leadership Hall of Fame laureates. The award recognizes business leaders for their professional accomplishments and community involvement. Full Story
Figuratively Speaking
47: If the ultimate makeover were possible, percentage of Americans who would like to be Bill Gates, according to a survey by GBC Document Finishing Group. 25: Percentage who chose Oprah Winfrey as the person they would most like to be. Full Story
Uncommon Friends to give ethics award
The Uncommon Friends Foundation is calling for entries for its third annual Business Ethics Award. The award will be presented to a Southwest Florida business that exemplifies the highest standards of ethical behavior at an awards program and dinner Thursday, June 5 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort. Full Story
FGCU to host investment forum
Florida Gulf Coast University is hosting the "Southwest Florida Investment Forum: A Showcase for Local Publicly Traded Companies," sponsored by The CFA Society of Naples, from 3 to 6 p.m., on Tuesday, March 11 in the Student Union ballroom. Full Story
WGCU unveils new Web site
After over a year of planning and production, WGCU Public Media has released a revolutionary new web platform, called Connect! The site converging its conventional media: television, radio, and print, with a complete online community, allowing users to create individual profiles, share ideas, and contribute to the local dialogue. Full Story
Studio RK expanding salon
Studio RK, a full-service salon in Fort Myers, has expanded. The salon is leasing a 1,700-square-foot adjacent storefront previously occupied by J.J. Denim, increasing its total space to 4,500 square feet. The new addition accommodates 10 hair-styling areas, bringing the salon's total to 29, plus three nail stations. Full Story
Commercial Real Estate
Colliers Arnold Commercial Real Estate Services reported the following transactions: Larry Blumberg & Associates purchased 2.54 acres located at 12481 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, from Commerce Lakes Partners, LLC for $1,058,943. Karl T. Lippek, P.E., CCIM, of Colliers Arnold represented the buyer. Robert Johnston of CB Richard Ellis represented the seller. Full Story
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