By: Holly Boldrin Southwest Florida Children’s Charities (SWFLCC) presented checks totaling $1.7 million to Lee Health Foundation Aug. 18, making it the top donor at more than $23 million to Golisano Children’s Hospital and Lee Health in the organization’s more than 100-year history. “We are so grateful for the support of Southwest Florida Children’s Charities,” […]
By: Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A. On August 24, 2022, President Joe Biden announced a three-part plan regarding student loan debt to help working and middle class families with federal student loans. Part one allows up to $20,000 in student loan debt forgiveness if the taxpayer received a Pell Grant while earning their […]
By: Brenda Lane Greetings from your local Salvation Army Service Center! I hope you all are keeping cool and staying out of the horrible heat! Fall will be here soon!! (I can dream can’t I). We are gearing up for the holiday season. We will begin accepting applications for Bell Ringers in our office on […]
By: Josh Milton Sizzle Dining is back! From September 8 – 28, enjoy dining specials at local restaurants while supporting Blessings in a Backpack SWFL, a program that feeds children in need on the weekends while they cannot access meals at school. The event includes specials at 48 participating restaurants across Lee and Collier Counties […]
By: Ava St. Laurent We are a professional alliance of vetted, trusted, performance-oriented business people which seeks to highlight and promote what’s best about doing business in Southwest Florida. We focus on top talent with an outlook towards solutions for quality growth and continuous improvement. Our philanthropic arm leans towards assistance and support for fixes […]
By Gregg Goodmanson What’s the cost of a bad hire? Each company I work with quantifies that differently. I would encourage you to calculate this for your company. Some studies suggest the certain positions cost anywhere from 1 – 1.5 times the annual salary. That’s painful. Having a good hiring and onboarding/retention process won’t eliminate […]
By Katie Heck In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is raising funds for Pink Heals by selling limited-edition shirts. This annual fundraiser, organized by Field Training Officer Sarah Gribbin, has raised almost $30,000 for the Pink Heals organization since 2017. This year’s shirt design features the […]
By Alina Gonzalez-Dockery, Esquire; Life Law Planning August is here which brings the excitement of wrapping up the summer vacation and preparing our newly graduated high school students and college co-eds for their next big adventure…College. I love walking around Target, Marshall’s, and Home Goods and seeing the amazing decorating ideas for the college dorms and […]
By Kevin Wilson, Principal, The DAK Group Business Owners usually have a preconceived idea of what their business is worth, and it is often different from the value prospective buyers may put on it. Knowledge of a company’s true value is essential for business owners. This is particularly true in order for them to receive […]
By Angeli Chin The start of a new school year can bring about excitement, whether through reconnecting with friends or preparing for a year full of new things to learn. Edison Mall is providing the community with many different ways to celebrate the fresh start of a new school year. Through a selection of upcoming […]
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