MH-45 adds a patient-centered level of service while preserving frontline emergency resources for the most critical calls NAPLES, FL – North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District placed its new Mobile Integrated Healthcare unit, designated MH-45, into service on Monday, July 20, 2026. Branded as the “We Care” program, the specialized unit represents the next […]
Bonita Springs-Estero Realtors rebranded as the Coconut Coast Organization of Realtors, or CCOR, as the trade association marks its 60th anniversary and seeks to better reflect its expanding membership and regional presence. Organization officials said the new name recognizes that its more than 1,200 Realtors and 160 affiliate members now serve clients throughout Lee, Collier […]
The Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association (RPCRA) officially opened and celebrated the grand opening of its new 23,384-square-foot headquarters on June 4th. The new facility is located in Fort Myers and serves as a major hub for the region’s real estate professionals. New Headquarters OverviewAddress: 5265 Summerlin Commons Blvd., Fort Myers, FLFacility Features: Two stories […]
The 2026 Gulfshore Business List of Best Places to Work recognized Chamber members Lee Health, Stevens Construction, and Wright Construction Group. Congratulations to all the recipients! You can see the full Best Places to Work List here. To earn recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Southwest Florida, local companies pay a […]
LCEC and GCM Contracting™ Solutions broke ground on the new LCEC West Cape Coral Service Center, a 12,000-square-foot, two-story operational facility designed to enhance utility operations and service delivery across Southwest Florida. In addition to the groundbreaking, a check presentation with Future Forestry in honor of the LCEC Environmental Funding distribution will take place. The service center […]
We’re thrilled to spotlight this incredible post–Hurricane Ian restoration! The Creciente Condominiums project in Fort Myers Beach comprised three high‑rise buildings and included rebuilding ground‑floor units, common areas, and amenities—plus the addition of a brand‑new pool equipment building. Wright Construction is proud to play a role in rebuilding Fort Myers Beach and helping restore these […]
FORT MYERS, FL. B&I Contractors, Inc., is proud to be advancing work on the Cypress Lake High School HVAC renovation, delivering upgraded systems designed to improve performance, efficiency, and indoor air quality for students and staff. The two-year project covers the 155,000-square-foot campus and includes full mechanical replacement, new chillers and air handling systems, and 12,000 […]
On April 24, 2026, FEMA announced that it awarded nearly $97 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Florida. Among the entities to receive Public Assistance projects recovery funds was LCEC. Of the more than $19 million for the reimbursement of costs for power restoration and distribution systems, Lee County Electric Cooperative […]
1,300 real estate and building professionals attended the sold out 2026 Market Trends event at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers on March 12. The experts shared valuable insights and predictions about the real estate market in Southwest Florida to help guests adapt and adjust to the future as it unfolds. Chamber of SWF […]
Current Leadership Lee County class member, Amir B. Ferreira Neto, Director of the Regional Economic Research Institute at FGCU, is a featured columnist in Gulfshore Busness with an Economic Commentary in recent issues of the magazine. Check out his article on Succession Planning for Family Businesses in the December 2025 issue and look for his […]