Business Briefs
Pushing the Envelope agency of record for First Community Bank
Samantha Scott, vice president of Pushing the Envelope Inc., a Bonita Springs-based mixed marketing communications firm, has announced it is the agency of record for First Community Bank of Southwest Florida. A long standing constituent in the region, First Community Bank has four branches throughout Southwest Florida.
Pushing the Envelope is responsible for the company’s entire public relations and events efforts. Their goal is to increase awareness of First Community Bank’s products, services and newest location.
First Community Bank of Southwest Florida is part of Southwest Florida Community Bancorp Inc., a local holding group that includes Community Bank of Cape Coral and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. For more information, visit: www.fcb-yourbank.com or call 939-4100. Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
A mixed marketing communications firm, Pushing the Envelope offers public relations, writing and editing, media relations, planning and buying, community relations, direct mail services, art and Web design. Their office is located at 10940 Harmony Park Drive in Bonita Springs. For more information, call 221-2858 or email Info@GetPushing.com.
‘Reason for Season’ at Crowne Plaza
At the annual “Reason for the Season” corporate appreciation luncheon held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lee County, the Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Myers was recognized as the Corporate Partner of the Year.
Allstate Insurance, Hooter’s of Fort Myers and Alternate Employee Services were also recognized for their outstanding assistance to the Clubs. These businesses were recognized for their support and fund raising efforts in the past year for the Boys and Girls Club of Lee County.
Additionally, Jim Larkin, general manager of the Crowne Plaza was acknowledged as the “New Board Member of the Year” for the Club of Lee County. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County are designed to inspire and enable young people, especially those from disadvantage circumstances, to realize their full potential. They have six units across the County and serve approximately 1,700 youth. For more information about the event, please contact Jim Larkin or Joan Jenkins at 482-2900 or for more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County, please contact Bill Gunnin at 334-1886.
First American Bank announces advisory board appointment
First American Bank has announced the appointment of Steven R. Pruchansky to the First American Bank board of advisors.
Pruchansky holds a degree in business from Boston University; he earned his MBA in finance from Suffolk University. Pruchansky also serves on the board of trustees of John Hancock Mutual Funds.
First American Bank is one of Southwest Florida’s premier business banks. A privately owned community bank, the bank controls assets of $1.8 billion, and is considered a well-capitalized and sound bank. The U.S. Small Business Administration Association has recognized First American Bank multiple times as a leading lender of small business loans, and for its commitment and support to small businesses. Specializing in commercial and small business lending and cash management services, First American Bank operates banking locations in Fort Myers, Naples, and Cape Coral.
Burandt, Adamski & Grossman firm formed
Attorneys at the law firm of Roosa, Sutton, Burandt, Adamski, & Grossman, LLP announced the new name of their law firm this week. Two of the firm’s attorneys, Richard Roosa and Larry Sutton, will begin semi-retirement and no longer be part of the law firm. The new name of the practice will be Burandt, Adamski & Grossman, LLP.
The law firm offers a broad range of quality legal advice and services including personal injury, probate and estates, real estate, business, litigation and family and marriage law.
Attorney Keith Grossman has 17 years experience in and out of the courtroom, and specializes in collaborative law and mediation, which focuses on marriage and family law solutions without conflict by avoiding court and litigation when possible. He is a Certified Family Mediator who helped to establish and supervise the Family Law Resource Center, a program designed to help families in divorce navigate through the court system and reduce conflict typically associated with the divorce process.
Attorney Robert Adamski is a member of the Elder Law, Trust and Estate Law, Real Estate Law, and Tax Law Sections of the Florida Bar.
Robert B. Burandt is a former police officer having graduated from the Detroit Police Academy in 1974 and Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University. Since that time, he has concentrated his efforts on establishing a practice which includes litigation and law for clients such as the Fraternal Order of Police, the Police Benevolent Association Inc., Avator Properties Inc., various shopping centers, and various homeowners’ associations.
For more information visit: www.AttorneyGrossman.com or contact 542-4733 or Keith@AttorneyGrossman.com.
Wolverton to lead Coldwell Banker
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s Wolverton to lead Southwest Florida
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, the leading real estate brokerage company in Florida, has announced that Sue Wolverton, has been appointed the regional senior vice president for the company’s Southwest Florida area. This move expands her responsibilities to include Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Collier and Lee counties. With 32 years of real estate experience, the majority of which has been in management roles. In her new capacity, Wolverton will oversee 19 offices and nearly 1,000 sales associates.
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate (FloridaMoves.com), is the leading real estate brokerage company in Florida, serving the communities of Central Florida, Palm Beach, Southeast Florida, Southwest Florida and Tampa Bay. Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. NRT, a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, operates Realogy’s company-owned real estate brokerage offices. For information, visit our Web site at: www.FloridaMoves.com.