Pam's Motor City owner named 2013 Distinguished Entrepreneur
Pam Oakes, owner of Pam's Motor City in Fort Myers, is the 2013 Distinguished Entrepreneur.
- May 22, 2013
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Wednesday's business briefs
Sun Splash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral will begin its summer operating schedule on Friday with new park hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day.
- May 21, 2013
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Lee Building Industry Association: Rebuilding in progress
As the building industry comes back to life in Southwest Florida, the Lee Building Industry Association is following suit — amping up its advocacy for the industry and starting a drive to build membership.
- May 21, 2013
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Apple CEO defends tax tactics in Senate hearing
Apple CEO Tim Cook defended the tech giant from a scathing Senate panel's report that concluded the company famed for its iPhones and iPads was infamous for corporate tax avoidance.
- May 21, 2013
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Workshop on business emergency preparation postponed
Wednesday’s workshop on business preparation for emergencies has been postponed.
- May 21, 2013
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Lee County's Hertz liaison to retire
Jim Moore, the director of Lee County's Economic Development Office, on Monday announced his intention to retire effective Sept. 1, saying that will be enough time to help the 'first wave' of Hertz employees settle in the area.
- May 20, 2013
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Estero planners' minds turn to Hertz
Estero Community Planning Panel members wanted to know where Hertz plans on locating its 1-acre rental car lot at its Estero headquarters.
- May 20, 2013
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Tuesday's business briefs
A total of 815,978 passengers used Southwest Florida International Airport in April.
- May 20, 2013
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Airport lands passenger increase in April
A total of 815,978 passengers used Southwest Florida International Airport in April.
- May 20, 2013
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Lee County economic development director Jim Moore to retire
Jim Moore, executive director of the Lee County Economic Development Office, intends to resign on Sept. 1, he said today in a letter to Interim County Manager Doug Meurer.
- May 20, 2013
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Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1 billion deal for Tumblr
Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.
- May 20, 2013
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Araba Temple Shriners to sell building
The Araba Temple Shrine is looking to downsize – but not to give up the close-knit camaraderie that holds the fraternal organization together.
- May 19, 2013
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Monday's business briefs
All federal employees are invited to the Annual Federal Retirement Impact Workshop on Tuesday at Keiser University, 9100 Forum Corporate Parkway, in Fort Myers. The workshop will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with a light dinner from 5 to 6 p.m.
- May 19, 2013
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Average age of Lee County visitors rising
The average age of Lee County visitors is rising more rapidly than for global travelers in general.
- May 18, 2013
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Chamber of Commerce connections
Congressman Trey Radel and regional delegation members for the Florida Legislature will be on hand June 29 for a luncheon activity presented by The Chamber of Southwest Florida.
- May 18, 2013
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Success story: Putting kids' early education first works
Child Care of Southwest Florida does much more than babysit.
- May 18, 2013
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Out and about in SWFL
Pictured Above: More than 200 fitness enthusiasts celebrated the premier issue of Fit Nation Magazine at a Drop Party at Trek Bicycle.
- May 18, 2013
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Local sales rebound during recovery
Southwest Florida's economic recovery continued on pace in the first quarter of 2013 as business and consumer spending fed a 6.1 percent year-over-year growth in sales tax receipts.
- May 18, 2013
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Christian Financial Counseling calling it quits
Mahlon Hetrick has mixed emotions about his impending retirement.
- May 18, 2013
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Sunday's business briefs
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will hold final session of their 'Lunch & Learn Series' on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Keiser University, 9100 Forum Corporate Way. The topic is
- May 18, 2013
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Jobless rate dips again in Lee, Collier counties
Unemployment numbers drop to five-year lows across the area.
- May 17, 2013
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Lee County's best in business honored
Chrysalis awards honor area's top performers in hospitality, business.
- May 16, 2013
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Lee County jobless rate falls to 6.7 percent
Lee County's unemployment rate fell to 6.7 percent in April, down from 6.8 percent a month earlier and 8.5 percent a year ago.
- May 17, 2013
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Lee County economic optimism on upswing
Optimism is growing among Lee County business executives as they weigh the local economy, according to a quarterly business climate survey released Wednesday. The Executive Business Climate Index for the second quarter increased to 71 on a 100-point scale, which indicates expected continued improvement in the local economy.
- May 16, 2013
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Business briefs: Marketing professionals share tips of the trade
The Above Board Chamber will present 'Marketing Tips from the Best' on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Edison Restaurant, 3583 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. Topics include social media, how to get the greatest exposure for your company and the significance of branding.
- May 16, 2013
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Chrysalis Award winners honored at Harborside in Fort Myers
Teamwork that sustains the local economy got the spotlight today at the fourth annual Celebration of Business & Tourism Awards Luncheon and Trade Show at Harborside Event Center, downtown Fort Myers.
- May 16, 2013
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New survey shows Lee County business leaders more bullish about economy
Business leaders are optimistic that the economy will improve next year and they’re more bullish about improvements in the Lee County economy than they were in the first quarter of 2013, according to a local business climate report released Thursday.
- May 16, 2013
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US jobless claims jump to highest level in 6 weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, the most since late March. The jump comes after applications fell to a five-year low.
- May 16, 2013
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Southwest Florida run on guns appears finished
From frustration to relief, local firearms retailers have a list of reasons why sales are down.
- May 16, 2013
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Bids low for Lee County school property
Former district headquarters draws top offer of $750,000.
- May 15, 2013
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Business briefs: Florida has a giant quarter for tourism
The first quarter of this year was the biggest for visitors in the history of Florida tourism, according to preliminary estimates released Wednesday.
- May 15, 2013
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Facts about area gathered for incoming Hertz employees
Southwest Florida's municipal governments and chambers of commerce are gathering information to give Hertz Global Holdings employees a look at what to expect if they relocate here from New Jersey.
- May 15, 2013
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Florida ranks among top states with most State Farm dog bite claims
Florida ranks eighth among states with the most State Farm dog bite claims in 2012. According to State Farm, Florida had 123 claims at a cost of $7.1 million. California was ranked No. 1 with 451 claims costing $17.1 million.
- May 15, 2013
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Hertz finds open minds at neighboring gated community
Rental car giant Hertz's plans for a 1-acre sales/rental car lot on the 34.5 acres of land, increased traffic to the area and water run-off were just some of the questions residents raised. One homeowner even asked how early in the morning would
- May 15, 2013
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Dispute over south Lee hospital now in hands of state
The dispute between Southwest Florida's largest health care systems over a proposed 80-bed south Lee County hospital is now in the hands of state regulators, who will decide its fate next month.
- May 14, 2013
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Thirty years of success: Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold
Whether educating Southwest Florida about water conservation, promoting a new terminal at Southwest Florida International Airport or advocating transportation planning, a local firm has been at the forefront for three decades.
- May 14, 2013
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Hertz's future Estero neighbors curious
Nobody in Southwest Florida will experience a more direct impact with rental car giant Hertz relocating its world headquarters here than residents of Rapallo at Coconut Point.
- May 13, 2013
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SBDC kicks off celebration of National Small Business Week
Southwest Florida can celebrate National Small Business Week Wednesday with a free networking and mini tradeshow hosted by the Small Business Development Center at FGCU.
- May 14, 2013
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Tuesday's business briefs
The Ted Todd Insurance Agency has been named as an Allstate Premier Agency for having achieved the highest standards of balancing business performance and excellent customer experience.
- May 13, 2013
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Interactive: Lee County gas prices
Lee County's average gas price is $3.46 a gallon unchanged from a week ago but down 13 cents from the same time in April, according to AAA Fuel Gauge Report.
- May 13, 2013
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Local insurance agency named Allstate Premier Agency
The Ted Todd Insurance Agency has been named as an Allstate Premier Agency for having achieved the highest standards of balancing business performance and excellent customer experience.
- May 13, 2013
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National retail sales increase in April
April retail sales increased 0.6 percent seasonally adjusted compared to March and 3.9 percent unadjusted year over year, according to the National Retail Federation. These numbers exclude automobile sales, gas stations and restaurants.
- May 13, 2013
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Lee County commissioners back airport contract negotiations with Triangle Services
The company that’s cleaned Lee County airports for more than 10 years won a vote of confidence today from county commissioners.
- May 13, 2013
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Proposed garage would serve Fort Myers Beach
Newly appointed Fort Myers Beach Vice Mayor Joe Kosinski believes he could have the solution to the island's traffic and parking woes. A parking garage.
- May 13, 2013
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Monday's business briefs
Hydro-Electric Farms in Fort Myers will test its turbine / generator prototype unit at a private testing session on Wednesday at the Sun N Fun water park in Naples.
- May 12, 2013
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Eager college grads need to shift energy into self-marketing
Parents of young people graduating from college ask me constantly what their kids can do to get a job.
- May 12, 2013
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Artful shopper: Fit2Run at Coconut Point specializes in everything for the runner
Talking shop with Kimmi van der Veen, store manager of Fit2Run in Fort Myers.
- May 12, 2013
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Workshop on business preparation for emergencies coming to Fort Myers
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association is helping businesses prepare for disasters by holding workshops across the state. It will be coming to Estero May 22.
- May 10, 2013
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