Business Briefs
Trader Tot’s store offers children’s clothing, toys
Trader Tot’s Consignment and Children’s store, 1400 N.E. Pine Island Rd., is a unique consignment shop, having a large selection of children’s pre-enjoyed name brand clothing from sizes 0 through 16/18.
Also, they have pre-enjoyed maternity clothing including designer name brands. They also carry children’s toys and furniture.
Store hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m,. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call 573-8681.
Southwest Florida International Airport reports February traffic
During the month of February, nearly 846,000 passengers traveled through the Southwest Florida International Airport, an increase of 0.5 percent compared to February 2007.
The traffic leader for the month of February was AirTran with 115,417 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Rounding out the top five airlines were JetBlue (105,225), Delta (93,287), US Airways (78,414) and Southwest (71,901).
At Southwest Florida International Airport, there were 8,945 aircraft movements (takeoffs and landings) recorded, a decrease of 1.4 percent from last February. Page Field General Aviation Airport saw 6,818 movements this February.
In addition, over 3.1 million pounds of air freight moved through Southwest Florida International Airport in February 2008.
Southwest Florida International Airport served more than 8 million passengers in 2007 and is one of the top 50 busiest U.S. airports.
No ad valorem (property) taxes are used for airport operation or construction. For more information, log onto www.flylcpa.com.
Feichthaler joins Radiation Therapy Services
Radiation Therapy Services Inc. has announced that Mary Feichthaler has joined the company in the newly-created position of director of corporate taxation. Feichthaler has been serving as RTSI’s interim tax director and has been instrumental in various transition aspects including finalization of the company’s merger with Vestar Capital Partners L.P.
Feichthaler has acted as interim tax director and project consultant for several privately-held and publicly-traded companies in the region and was formerly director of corporate taxation at Source Interlink Companies Inc. She was selected as one of Gulfshore Business Magazines’ 2006 40 Under 40 winners.
FGCU’s Florida Institute of Government to present workshop
FGCU’s Florida Institute of Govern-ment will present a workshop on how to network, build stronger organizational and community alliances workshop for managers, supervisors and employees from both the private and public sectors Friday, April 4, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 702 S.E. 24th Ave.
Participants will learn how to get relationships started and how to ensure everyone benefits. Lorna Kibbey is the instructor. The cost is $55. Download registration at www.fgcu.edu/iog.
Owners to close Bea’s Antique Shop in North Fort Myers
Carl and Ellen Young, owners of Bea’s Antique Shop, will soon be closing the business’ doors forever, after 37 years in the area, with the last 15 years at 15335 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers.
Saturday, March, 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a preview and last chance to buy before the auction, which will be held Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, by Harris Auction Inc. For further information, call 239-543-7883 or 850-0246.
Castle Gaming opens
Castle Gaming kingdom has opened a new arcade at 111 N. Del Prado Blvd. It is owned by Danny Goforth and Mendy Tessneer, former owners of Dawgs Seafood & Grill in Shelby, N.C.
Glenn Jolley from Spindale, N.C., will be entertaining customers with karaoke. Operating hours are 8 a.m. until …, Monday through Saturday; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
For more information, call 239-573-7001, fax 239-573-702, e-mail Castle-GamingKingdom2007@yahoo.com
Joy, Glass expand Mr. Rooter business
Local businessman Rick Joy recently expanded the service area of his Mr. Rooter franchise to include Lee and Charlotte counties. Teaming with Keith Glass, a former franchise systems manager at the Mr. Rooter Corporation, Joy plans on improving the quality of service.
With 32 years of plumbing experience, Joy is no stranger to Mr. Rooter. For the last 17 years, he’s owned and operated the Mr. Rooter franchise in Naples, earning awards and recognitions from the corporate office.
Joy was actually the original owner back in 1989. He sold it 10 years ago to focus on his Naples business, and he is happy to have it back.
Joy recruited Glass from the corporate office in Waco, Texas, to help him expand and operate the new area. Glass brings with him 18 years of experience in the plumbing industry, from operating plumbing companies to being the manager of technical services for the Mr. Rooter Corporation.
Instead of training new Mr. Rooter franchise owners at the corporate office, Glass is now instructing plumbing technicians for the Southwest Florida area.
The Mr. Rooter of Southwest Florida franchise provides residential and commercial plumbing and drain cleaning services 24 hours a day, seven days a week and there is never an overtime charge.
FGCU College of Professional Studies to present graduate complaince program
FGCU College of Professional Studies will offer a new graduate compliance specialist program geared to train entry level compliance officers.
The compliance specialist works in the organization’s compliance program to determine whether business operations comply with laws and rules. The graduate compliance specialist program at FGCU covers the theory, process and practice of compliance issues.
The five-course program is a one-year intensive program that blends distance learning with intensive weekend classes, where students learn abut the profession and network with current professionals. Classes begin in April, August and October 2008.
Prospective students can obtain additional program information or register on-line at http://cps.fgcu.edu/JS/CS/index.html.
Do Navin Laser Engraving specializes in laser engraving
Do Navin Laser Engraving, 3818 Skyline Blvd., is a new business specializing in custom laser engraving. The company does photo engraving for any occasion, awards, signs, tile murals, specialty items and more. It can laser on almost any material — wood, acrylic, plastic, tile, metal, glass.
Hours are Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. It’s closed on Sunday.
For further information, call 239-549-7310.
‘The Written Word’ workshop April 8
The FGCU Florida Institute of Gov-ernment will present “The Written Word” workshop for managers and employees from both the private and public sectors Tuesday, April 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Student Union 213.
The course teaches participants the core concepts of business writing. Additionally, five secrets to instant improvement will be revealed in the workshop. Lorna Kibbey is instructor for the course. The cost is $69. Call Joanne Hartke at 239-590-7815 or jhartkc@fgcu.edu.