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FROM THE MOUTHS OF CEOS
>>CEOs from Alico Inc., Bank of Florida Corp., Chico ’s FAS Inc. and Health Associates will speak at an investment forum sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast University’s Lutgert College of Business and the CFA Society of Naples. The execs will cover a variety of topics relating to the economic outlook for their respective industries and firms. FGCU president Wilson G. Bradshaw will open the session with brief welcome address. Vinny Catalano, a former president of the New York Society of Security Analysts and founder of Blue Marble Research, will moderate the panel presentation. The event, which is free and is open to the public, runs from 3 to 5 p.m. on March 11 at FGCU’s Student Union ballroom. To make a reservation, go to www.fgcu.edu/cob/events/.
FOX CRYSTAL
>>Fort Myers-based Fox Electronics (www.foxonline.com) has added another crystal to its line of products. The FQ3225B, an ultra-low-profile, all-quartz crystal, can be used in a wide range of portable and battery-powered applications, including MP3 and CD/DVD players, cell phones, radios (FM, AM, satellite), modems and routers. Crystals are electronic timing components that generate frequency signals in devices such as computers, wireless modems, electronic printers and music synthesizers. In computers, crystals are an important factor in determining “clock speed,” the rate at which a computer performs tasks.
MEDIA CONSULTANT
>>Tina Haisman has been named media consultant for the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA). Founded in 1926, the ASBPA (www.asbpa.org) represents the scientific, technical and political interests along the coast in an effort to shape national research and policy concerning shore and beach management and restoration.
YOUNG LEADERS
>>Youth Leadership Collier (YLC) will hold a program June 7-12 at the Hilton Naples. YLC is designed to inspire students to become effective leaders and to showcase Collier County. They will be exposed to government, arts, business, healthcare and the environment. For more information, contact Jessica Kardas at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, 403-2910
LEHIGH COMMERCIAL CENTER
>>A new commercial center is going up in Lehigh Acres. Developed by I&E Homes, TownLakes Square consists of 21 acres of commercial parcels adjacent to the TownLakes residential development and is being built in three phases. Phase I includes the two-story I&E Building, Lotus Salon and Spa, a Caribbean restaurant, a miniature golf course, and doctors’ offices, and Phase II features TownLakes Self Storage. Phase III is to be determined. TownLakes Square is at Williams Avenue and East Sixth Street.
PROJECT MANAGER
>>Architecture Inc. (www.archinc.com) has hired William Wyatt as a project manager in its Fort Myers office. Wyatt has several years of experience in the field, including more than six years in the Army. He will work closely with the Cleveland Clinic, managing the building programs for a variety of construction projects.
TOP WEB SITE
>>American Dream Realty (ADR) of Kailua, Hawaii, has been named to the “Top 100 Internet Marketers” list by eSourceAgent.com, which recognized the company’s Web site (www.adrhi.com) built by Cyber Sunshine (www.cybersunshine.com) of Fort Myers.
FREE BUSINESS HELP
>>Fifth Third Bank, SCORE Naples and the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce will offer free and confidential business counseling, free credit reports and scores and more on March 18. The event, which includes classes throughout the day, runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fifth Third, 999 Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples. Fifth Third will roll out its eBus, which serves as a mobile classroom for the technology topics.
BOARD MEMBER
>>Naples broker Steve Mackey has been elected to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Institute of Residential Marketing board of trustees. Mackey works at John R. Wood Realtors in the Immokalee Road office.
BANK NAMES VPs
>>TIB Bank has hired Ron Miller and Dave Homuth as vice presidents of the residential lending division of TIB Bank. Miller has worked in the Naples-area banking business since 1983, including Bank of America and Regents Bank. Formerly with Fifth Third Bank, Homuth has more than 20 years of experience working in the Naples and Marco area.
In Gulfshore Business March:
You know already that pro baseball spring training is a big deal for the local economy. But what about the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic? In the March issue of Gulfshore Business, on newsstands now, find out how Southwest Florida tourism is cashing in on amateur sports events, from BMX races and soccer tournaments to national open-water swimming trials.
Also in the March issue, follow three business owners in their search for the right commercial space, find out how new businesses are blending with Old Florida in Everglades City, read what Lee County’s tourism chief has to say about global competition, and more.
Pick up copy at Barnes & Noble, Sam’s Club, Costco, Publix stores, Borders Books & Music, Books-a-Million, or subscribe at www.gulfshorebusiness.com/Subscriptions/New-Subscription.asp.
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BANK BRANCH
>>Florida Gulf Bank has opened a branch next to Coconut Point Mall in Estero. It’s the bank’s eighth location since its inception in 2001.
TWO NEW OFFICES
>>Lutgert Insurance has opened offices in La Piazza at the Town Center of Ave Maria and in Sarasota’s Five Points Plaza.
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