Area businesses forge ahead despite economic challenges
Merchants in Lee County are following through with plans they made before the economic downturn imposed a credit crunch and dampened consumer confidence. "The discouragement has come from every level," said Chuck Bebber, owner of Brothers Lighting and Fan Gallery. "But we only deal with the things we can control. Full Story
Page Field, International Airport earn top Florida honors
The Florida Department of Transportation recently honored the Lee County Port Authority with two prestigious awards. Southwest Florida International Airport was awarded the 2008 Outstanding Commercial Service Airport of the Year and Page Field General Aviation Airport was given the 2008 General Aviation Airport of the Year. Full Story
Public relations luncheon Dec. 1
The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Monday, Dec. 1, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. The chapter welcomes guest speaker Alison Drake, founder and creator of Alison Drake Marketing, Advertising and PR, who will speak about "The Partnership of PR and Marketing." Ms. Full Story
Coping weekend retreat planned
Willo Uhl will be hosting a weekend retreat for individuals, couples, and groups from Friday, Dec. 12 through Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Center To Self Reliance. The national and local economy has an effect on the way we all live and think, making it increasingly difficult to be self confident, cope with change, and deal with others around us. Full Story
Priority Marketing wins three Davey Awards
Priority Marketing earned three awards from the International Academy of the Visual Arts and Advertising Age Small Business Network at the 2008 Davey Awards. In the brochure category, Priority Marketing received a gold award for its work on the Lee County Economic Development Office corporate brochure. Full Story
Paula Doll selected as 2008 Golden Halo Award winner
Paula Doll, a first-grade teacher at Evangelical Christian School in Fort Myers, has won the 2008 Golden Halo Award from the Christian Chamber of Southwest Florida, Inc. Ms. Doll was selected from 10 finalists who were narrowed down from more than 60 nominations received by the Christian Chamber. Full Story
Commissioner Judah to discuss county goals at REIS meeting
Lee County Commission Chairman Ray Judah will address the challenges and priorities facing Lee County government in the year ahead at the Real Estate Investment Society's Dec. 9 luncheon meeting. The main focus of Commissioner Judah's presentation will be the county's budget and property taxes. Full Story
Spiro & Associates wins International Davey Awards
Competition recognizes creative achievement among 4,000 entries
Fort Myers-based ad agency Spiro & Associates won two awards in the 2008 Davey Awards. With more than 4,000 entries from around the world, the Davey Awards honors the finest creative work from the best small firms, agencies and companies worldwide. Full Story
USA3000 resumes direct Milwaukee flights
USA3000 Airlines has announced that it will resume service from Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport on Dec. 18. Direct flights will operate six days a week. USA3000 has not flown from Milwaukee since late 2005. Full Story
Lily & Co. celebrate two years on Sanibel
Sanibel's first "jewelry gallery," Lily & Co. Jewelers, will celebrate its second anniversary with an Island Appreciation event on Saturday, Nov. 29, announced co-owners Karen Bell and Dan Schuyler. In July 2006, Ms. Bell, a Sanibel-Captiva Realtor, and Mr. Schuyler, a jeweler with 28 years' experience opened the doors to Lily & Co. Full Story
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