FGCU hosts investment forum, banking experts

Florida Gulf Coast University is hosting the third annual Southwest Florida Investment Forum, sponsored by The CFA Society of Naples, Monday, March 15, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., in the Student Union ballroom. Social time with light hors d’oeuvres begins at 4 p.m. There is no charge to attend.

The event features presentations by two local publicly traded companies to discuss “How we are positioning our business to thrive in the current economy,” followed by a question and answer session. Presenting companies are Health Management Associates and The E.W. Scripps Company.

The CFA Society of Naples is a local, nonprofit member society of the CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals and administrator of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. The society is a resource for those in the investment business pursuing the highest standards of competence and ethics.

Space is limited and reservations are requested. To make a reservation, go to www.fgcu.edu/cob/events/ or call Jennifer Hernandez at 590-7308.

Bankers discuss new rules

FGCU’s Southwest Florida Small Business Resource Network members and guests have a special opportunity to hear about the latest rules and regulations for small businesses from two banking experts during the organization’s meeting 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Embassy Suites Hotel, 10450 Corkscrew Commons Dr., Estero.

Hosts for the evening are co-chairs of the SBRN Banking Committee Barbara Melvin, vice president/business relationship manager for Wachovia Bank, and Loretta Mathuschek, vice president of Business Development for Florida First Capital Finance Corp.

SBRN members’ cost for the event is $15 per person, which includes hors d’oeuvres. Guests and unaffiliated small business owners pay $20 per person.

To register, visit www.sbdcseminars. org. Deadline for registration is Tuesday, March 16. 