Downtown Champion
Fort Myers residents elected Randy Henderson Jr. as mayor last fall, a longtime entrepreneur and former commercial banker. With a grand vision for downtown Fort Myers, he’s not letting the slow economy stop him.
Get the Full Story »Backs to Business
Local governments talk about the importance of creating jobs, but the legislative programs of their lobbying groups offer plenty of contrast to business groups’ priorities.
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One Big Litter Box
Environmentalists’ federal lawsuit to force designation of 3.1 million acres of Southwest Florida as a critical habitat for the Florida panther could cost businesses and governments tens of billions of dollars and thousands of jobs.
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Election-year stimulus
More federal stimulus spending this election year could set the stage for a recovery in construction in 2011, says Fred Pezeshkan, chief executive officer of Kraft Construction.
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Getting down to business
Florida legislators focus on generating jobs by helping business.
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Patient executive finally makes his move
Steve Marino, who closed on a $380,000 deal for the land last July, recently announced plans to build a two-building, 20,000-square-foot complex on the site, where he eventually hopes to employ at least 10 people. He hopes a glossy new showroom for appliances will be open by early 2011.
Full Story »Lee bonds draw a diverse crowd
News that $56.1 million in federal tax-exempt financing is available for Lee County businesses has generated considerable interest.
Full Story »Clash with McClash over Amendment 4
When two Republican county commissioners from adjacent counties faced off over proposed state constitutional Amendment 4 — a.k.a. “Hometown Democracy” — in front of the Lakewood Ranch Democrat Club, the audience knew to expect an unusual exchange.
Full Story »There’s money in that pet poop
Dan Vickers is the proud franchisee of a larger business that generated $4.5 million in 2009. Representing one of 100 nationwide locations, the company saw dramatic growth last year, despite a slow economy. That company is Pet Butler. Their business: poop scooping.
Full Story »Bank hints at real estate recovery
Despite posting grim earnings recently, Naples-based bank holding company TIB Financial Corp. reported an improving real estate market in Naples and Fort Myers.
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