Business Briefs
Kennedy named president of agents association
David Kennedy of Olin Hill & Associates has been installed as President of the Lee County Association of Independent Insurance Agents for 2008-2009. Kennedy is a Commercial Lines Producer at Olin Hill & Associates. Tony Falcon of Bouchard Insurance is the organization’s new vice president; David Owen of Oswald Trippe & Co. was named treasurer, and James Sawyer, Sawyer Insurance is Secretary. Tiffany Qurollo, Olin Hill & Associates, assumes the role of Immediate Past President.
Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association
The Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association Quarterly meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m., with heavy hors d’oeuvres.
The speakers will be Clyde Grant, coordinator Technical and Career Education, Lee County Schools; and Adrian Kerr, director of Continuing Education, Edison College; Steven Bloomberg, executive director of Continuing Education and Off Campus Programs, Florida Gulf Coast University; and Curt Bradbury, business development manager, Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board.
The meeting will be held at High Tech Central, Room H7 at 3800 Michigan Ave. in Fort Myers. The cost is free for members and $10 for non-members.
To RSVP, call Chet Sadler at 472-7257, or e-mail chet@srma.net for more information.
Charles Sportfish Yacht hits the water
Capt. Ed Wilson of Wilson Yacht Sales announces the launch of the Charles Sportfish Yacht, a trendy new compact and fuel efficient luxury sportsfishing yacht to enter the national market. The 43-foot to 55-foot convertible and express sportfishing yachts are ideal for couples, families, or serious commercial or tournament sportsfishermen who want to enjoy the comfort and convenience of home while out at sea.
Wilson brought world renown naval marine architect Charlie Jannace out of retirement to help him design the new Charles Sportfish Yacht. Robalo, Shamrock, and Blackfin are just a few well known boat lines Jannace has also designed during his career. The Charles Sportfish Yacht is semi-custom built using the latest in technology and workmanship.
Wilson Yacht Sales, which opened its doors in Lee County in 1984, helps customers find the right boat, and assist sellers to find the right customer. After 24 years in business, Wilson still manages to make dreams come true on the water, and takes pride in being “Your Personal Yacht Broker.” The full service company is located at 7181 College Parkway, Suite 6, in Fort Myers. For more information or to schedule a test ride, contact Wilson at 281-7887 or visit: wilsonyachts.com.
CircleCard Company opens in Cape Coral
CircleCard is the brainchild of Lynn Marr. The idea came to Lynn from a childhood memory.
The year was 1946 and the men were returning from World War II. Her parents had received a Christmas card from an Army buddy and his wife who lived 600 miles away. They thought it would be fun to date it, sign it and send it back to them.
For many Christmases, the same card was exchanged between the two families. A tradition was born and “that card was treasured for many years,” Marr said.
A lifelong multi-talented and physically challenged artist, Marr is introducing the concept to Florida. The greeting cards are ornamented by a variety of collectable watercolor paintings or enhanced photographic watercolor arts, all of them done by Marr.
The CircleCard Co. is a new local company operating in Cape Coral.
Dollar Cleaners
Dollar Cleaners is open at 428 Del Prado Blvd. in Cape Coral. The dry cleaning business is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The manager of business, Stefan Damiano, said Dollar Cleaners is “the best priced dry cleaner in town.” Laundered shirts start at $1 and dry cleaning starts at $2.99.
For additional information, call458-7969.
Melanie Kelly’s Angel Sweepers
Melanie Kelly’s Angel Sweepers, a home cleaning business, is now open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The company cleans homes on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis.
For additional information, call owner Melanie Kelly at 440-1130, or check online at: scrubmyhouse.com.
Law Firm of Sam R. Assini LLC
The Law Firm of Sam R. Assini, LLC, 1490 Pine Island Road, N.E., provides legal services in the area of family law with the focus on men’s rights. The firm represents the interests of husbands and fathers involved in divorce and other family matters.
The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For additional information, call Sam R. Assini at 829-0166.
Get Groovy! Welcomes Annemarie Blue
Local writer/artist Annemarie Blue has joined the marketing and public relations firm Get Groovy! Marketing with Moxie in the position of Creative Assistant.
Get Groovy! Creative Director Shell DeForge and CEO Katie Romano welcome Blue’s writing skills and her expertise in design, office management and customer care, to assist in all aspects of service to the firm’s many clients.
A 19-year resident of Fort Myers, Ms. Blue is active in networking and community service, listing Animal Rescue Services (ARC), Hope Hospice and United Way as favorite beneficiaries. Previously, Blue served as a Marketing Consultant with the popular upscale resale store, More Taste Than Money. She credits her education to Northern Illinois University and long-time enrollment in the School of Life.A new local salon and spa is set to open for business Nov. 17, looking to offer its clients a host of tanning and spa services.
My Island Tan & Spa
My Island Tan & Spa, located at 15880 San Carlos Blvd. in Fort Myers, was the idea of owner and Chicago native Lillian Canfield, who moved to the Fort Myers area.
My Island Tan & Spa carries a full line of tanning beds manufactured by ETS Tan, including the SS756V, SolarForce 648 and Solaris 336. These beds are powered by Wolff® system lamps and have advanced after-tan cooling systems. The salon also offers an exciting addition to traditional tanning with the Velocity™ HP1000 bed.
ETS Tan’s Velocity HP1000 has a futuristic design and offers a 360-degree ultra-pressure tanning experience providing a deep, rich, long-lasting tan. It also offers several special features, such as an integrated stereo system with four speakers, a subwoofer and a powerful, total-body cooling system.
The salon is operated using software designed by Helios LLC, a sister company to ETS Tan that is a leader in providing tanning salon management and customer data software, and carries a variety of skin products and lotions.
Other products and services offered include a super high intensity LED facial lamp, the Hydration Station™, an advanced capsule using cutting edge technology to saturate tanned skin with moisture, helping to protect the skin and prolong the tan, as well as the New Mystic Magna Tan™ booth for sunless tanning.
Additionally, the salon has Shiatsu massage and teeth-whitening services available. Customers can also take advantage of convenient tanning hours – My Island Tan and Spa is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.For more information, visit: myislandtanandspa.com or call the salon at 267-TANS.