The show goes on for new business, even in downturn
They say dreams die hard. For some, even the climate of economic malaise isn't enough to kill off the opportunity of a lifetime. Full Story
Title sponsors named for 2009 Cattle Barons' Ball in Lee
First Community Bank of Southwest Florida and Oswald Trippe & Co. have signed on as the title sponsors for the Lee County American Cancer Society 2009 Cattle Barons' Ball ,announced event chair Theresa Himschoot-Mitchell. The sixth annual fundraising event will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m. at the ACI hangar at Page Field. Full Story
Banker Morris to head United Way campaign
Mark Morris, president of Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida, has been named Campaign Chair for the 2008-2009 United Way Campaign. As volunteer Campaign Chair, Mr. Morris will oversee the efforts of more than 1,500 volunteers working to meet this year's $8,018,000 fundraising goal. Full Story
Priority Marketing earns 10 Summit Awards
Priority Marketing earned 10 Summit Awards at the third annual Lee Building Industry Association Commercial Contractors Council Summit Awards event. Among the accomplishments, the BIA recognized Priority Marketing for its outstanding marketing efforts on behalf of its commercial construction clients, designating the company Marketing Firm of the Year. Full Story
Women's workshop set
EQ vs.IQ is a workshop that explores the evolution and revolution of women and how EQ — Emotional Intelligence — is allowing them to emerge and lead, changing the face and culture of business, family, health care and the environment. Full Story
Small Business Network hosts "Network After Five" Oct. 16
The Southwest Florida Small Business Resource Network holds its monthly "Network After Five" event, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, at Estero Embassy Suites Hotel, 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive in Estero. The event is a monthly meeting for the Southwest Florida SBRN sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast's Small Business Development Center. Full Story
Investment forum discusses election
An investment forum entitled "What will the Elections Mean for Investors?" will be held Monday, Oct. 20 and Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at Mimi's Café, 5070 Bell Tower Shops Road, Fort Myers. The Phillips Group, Wealth Management Team at Merrill Lynch, is hosting the event. Full Story
'Fun is Good' conference on tap
The phrase "Fun Is Good" has become known in the marketing world. Behind this catchy phrase is Mike Veeck, part owner of five minor league baseball teams, consultant for one, author of "Fun Is Good: How to Create Joy and Passion in Your Work Place" and founder of Veeck Advertising Professionals. Full Story
FineMark Bank reaches $100 million in assets
FineMark National Bank & Trust has reached another major milestone as assets of the bank exceeded $100 million for the first time in September and stand at $111 million as of the close of the quarter. In addition, assets in the bank's trust department totaled $132 million as of Sept. 30. Full Story
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