Carroll Properties: truly a family affair
Carroll Properties Investments has given "all in the family" new meaning. The longtime family-owned company has embraced employees and community members as extended family, and the hospitality has paid off. The company, headed by Jim Carroll and wife Pat, manages multiple Lee County properties, including three resorts and hotels that are highly ranked nationally. Full Story
New president named for Greater Fort Myers Chamber
Thomas Hoolihan takes over as group's 20th president
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, Inc. announced Thomas Hoolihan of Tommy Hoolihan Real Estate and Lifestyle Centers has become the Chamber's 20th president. Full Story
California Closets local franchise receives customer award
The local California Closets franchise, headed by Susanna Woods, won a national customer satisfaction award. "This award reiterates the kind of superior client and product services California Closets offers," Woods said. Full Story
Girls Going Places debuts fall program
Girls Going Places is kicking off its 2008-2009 school year program in September to identify the most enterprising, community-minded teen girls from all five Southwest Florida counties who will compete with girls nationwide to win $30,000 in scholarships and prizes. School counselors and principals will attend a kick-off breakfast to be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. Full Story
FGCU's Small Business Development Center showcased
The Southwest Florida Small Business Resource Network will hold its monthly "Network after Five" event, from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21 at Florida Gulf Coast University's Center for Leadership and Innovation, 12751 Westlinks Drive, Building 3, Unit 7 at the Gateway Center in East Fort Myers. Full Story
Get an inside look at the Florida Legislature
The Florida Legislative Report will be presented by Sen. Burt L. Saunders, R-Naples, at the Real Estate Investment Society's Sept, 9 luncheon meeting. The presentation will focus on legislative actions and issues affecting business growth and development. Full Story
Shell Point wins three awards
Members of the communications department of Shell Point Retirement Community received three awards during the 2008 Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Conference in Orlando. Full Story
Minuteman Press expands
Martha Ayala and Brad Mikulski, owners of Minuteman Press of Fort Myers, are proud to announce the expansion of services and products they offer to new and current customers. New services available include vehicle wraps, customized shirts, signage, banners, direct and bulk mailing, graphic design and customized canvas portraits. Full Story
Rib City opens 14th franchise
Rib City, a southern-style barbecue restaurant, has celebrated the grand opening of its 14th franchise location, said company President Craig Peden. The Glenwood Springs restaurant is the seventh Rib City to open in Colorado. Full Story
Courtyard Fort Myers earns green distinction
McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc. is pleased to announce its ninth property to achieve the Florida Green Lodge designation from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection—the Courtyard by Marriott Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center. This honor recognizes McKibbon's continued commitment to conserve and protect Florida's precious natural resources. Full Story
Southwest Florida workforce opens Cape Coral office
Cape Coral employers and workers seeking assistance with employee recruitment, job placement assistance or business training now have several resources available in one convenient location. Full Story
Deadline soon for 2008 Blue Chip Award applications
The deadline is approaching to submit applications for the 2008 Southwest Florida Blue Chip Community Business Award. Owners of small businesses that have overcome adversity to achieve success are invited to apply by Monday, Sept. 15. Oswald Trippe and Company Inc. Full Story
Colonial Bank donates office furniture to Lee County schools
Colonial Bank has donated office furniture valued at $44,775 to The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, a nonprofit organization supporting the Lee County School District. "The Foundation for the Lee County Public Schools is a wonderful organization committed to enriching the quality of local public education," said Harlan C. Full Story
What to do when the empty nest refills
If you're a parent with returning college grads settling back into the home nest, you need to set very clear financial rules from the getgo. Full Story
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