The Chamber of Southwest Florida would like to congratulate Gary Griffin, former chairman and CEO of B&I Contracting on his retirement! Gary has been an active leader in B&I and the Southwest Florida community for many years. We are grateful to have his leadership on the board of the Chamber and have asked him to […]
B&I Contractors is breaking ground on a nearly 94,440-square-foot expansion and renovation of its Fort Myers headquarters. The project off Canal Street on a 30-acre site zoned for heavy industrial construction will more than double the size of the company’s campus. The current two-building, 50,517-square-foot campus will expand to four buildings totaling 131,517 square feet. […]
Congratulations to the new Lee County Undersheriff, James Rankine, a Leadership Lee Alum from the class of 2017! Rankine joined LCSO in 2017 after more than three decades of experience in law enforcement, including time spent working for the FBI. Rankine also served six years of active duty in the United States Army. In his […]
1 in 1,000! LLC Graduate, Nelson Taylor, Vice President of Market Research at LSI, has been awarded the CRE® (Counselors of Real Estate) designation by The Counselors of Real Estate®, a global organization of commercial property advisors. Only 1,000 real estate professionals hold the CRE® credential. Counselors reside in 22 countries, practice in many more, […]
The Early Vision: A Department Preparing for the Future. The North Collier Fire’s journey toward Advanced Life Support(ALS) transport began in the early 1970s, when the Collier County Government formally requested that the Districtparticipate in 911 transport services. At that time, the department was still transitioning from a volunteer fire service toa modern, professionally staffed […]
Leadership Lee County graduate and founder of Valerie’s House, Angela Melvin, was just named one of the Top 30 Nonprofit Executives in Southwest Florida by The Community Foundation, alongside partners like The News-Press (Fort Myers and Cape Coral), Naples Daily News, and Regions Bank. With locations in Fort Myers, Naples, Charlotte County, and Pensacola, Valerie’s […]
Chamber of Southwest Florida Board Member, Mary Franklin, has been promoted to Vice President of Operations for Cypress Living! Cypress Cove announced the following: Since joining our organization, Mary has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic acumen, and an unwavering commitment to operational excellence. Her ability and collaborative spirit to navigate complex challenges with clarity and professionalism […]
Gulfshore Business reports: Wright Construction Group has fostered a family-oriented work culture and a warm workplace environment for nearly eight decades. Our team members provide quality service while developing long-lasting trust-based relationships by treating clients with respect and great care. For this reason, Wright has become the builder many prestigious public and private clients choose. […]
Congratulations to Lee County Engineer, Linda Braam, and her amazing team for their work on the LaBelle Transfer Station project. Their collaboration with Wright Construction Group earned recognition from the Lee Building Industry Association for their execution of this important infrastructure project. Great job, everyone! #LeeCountyStrong#PublicWorksPride#Teamwork#InfrastructureExcellence#CommunityBuilders
William “Bill” Steinke, Chair of the FR/NAR Advancement Committee and Past President of the RoyalPalm Coast Realtor® Association (RPCRA), was inducted into the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame this week during the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. He is also a lifetime RPAC contributor. In addition to Steinke’s […]