Recession channels more business for psychics
People dumping traditional experts for a peek at the mystical
Psychics in Fort Myers say the collective negative energy caused by the recession has led more people to seek their counsel. As a glut of despair has been created by daily news reports of economic woe, psychics say, people have been inclined to put their skepticism aside and seek a more mystical road to financial well-being. Full Story
Lee launches $25 million business incentive
At a time when tightening credit markets are limiting dollars for economic development, Lee County has responded with a $25 million incentive fund that can provide capital for expansion and relocation. Full Story
Appointment-only boutique to open doors to public Dec. 18
Janet Marie Studios plans to help the holiday shopping challenged with an open house on Thursday, Dec. 18, from noon to 7 p.m. Full Story
Junior Achievement names advisory board
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida announces its Business Hall of Fame Advisory Board co-chairs and members for 2009. The 2009 advisory board's co-chairs are Ed Ryan, manager of marketing and energy services for Lee County Electric Cooperative, and Richard Durnwald, president of Northwestern Mutual/Durnwald & Associates Inc. Full Story
First Community Bank opens fourth location
First Community Bank of Southwest Florida has opened its fourth location in Southwest Florida. The new back is located in The Forum off Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. The 4,000-squarefoot bank is expected to earn LEED accreditation. Full Story
Sanibel jewelers earn certification
Lily & Co. Jewelers' associates Donna Indresano, Kim Devito, Kalliopi Alvarez and Holly McIntosh have received their diamond and gemstone certification. The Diamond Council of America offers the certification. Full Story
Law firm changes name
Attorneys at the law firm of Roosa, Sutton, Burandt, Adamski, & Grossman LLP are changing their name. Two of the firm's attorneys, Richard Roosa and Larry Sutton, will begin semi-retirement and will no longer be part of the law firm. The new name of the practice will be Burandt, Adamski, & Grossman, LLP. Full Story
REIS meeting focuses on Lee's business incentives
Lee County efforts to attract new business and grow existing businesses are attracting national attention and providing significant competitive advantages for economic recovery. James W. Full Story
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