Business Briefs
Cape Coral
Bank of Florida names executive admin. manager
Fabriena Dorgan, executive administrative officer and assistant corporate secretary of Bank of Florida Corp., has been promoted to the position of vice president, executive administration manager of corporate administration.
She directs corporate and executive administration for the offices of the president and chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief credit officer, director of risk management and director of banking.
Dorgan serves as assistant corporate secretary to the board of directors and is responsible for the coordination of annual meetings and board events for the publicly traded $1.5 billion-asset multi-bank holding company. She also oversees interior design for the bank’s financial centers.
Dorgan joined Bank of Florida Corp. in 2004. She holds a bachelor’s degree in operations management from The Ohio State University, and is a graduate of Sheffield School of Interior Design in New York City.
“Fabriena’s expanding role in administration management and corporate board support was a powerful contributor to our continued development and has helped executive management perform far more effectively,” said president and chief executive officer Michael McMullan. “She shows constant empathy for her team while demanding results and handling tough issues directly and candidly.”
Bank of Florida Corp. opened its first financial center in Naples in 1999 and has grown to $1.5 billion in assets. With 13 financial centers in seven Florida counties, it provides customized banking solutions, progressive cash management services and comprehensive financial planning for entrepreneurs, professionals and businesses.
To learn more, log onto: www.bankofflorida.com.
Bar association donates to Cape Coral Caring Center
The Cape Coral Bar Association recently donated a sizable contribution to the Cape Coral Caring Center to assist the non-profit organization in assisting people in the community who have a critical need due to the recent downturn in the economy.
In furtherance of its mission, board president Steven K. Teuber along with the board presented the donation check to executive director Fred J. Cull last week, and met formally with Julie Ferguson, operations manager of the Cape Coral Caring Center, at its February meeting to learn about the organization and how it serves our local community.
Since its inception, the Cape Coral Caring Center has helped more than 70,000 people in the community on a short-term basis.
Noble Jewelers to host fund-raiser
Noble Jewelers, 11601 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, is hosting a gold exchange fund-raiser Monday-Feb. 21 to benefit Community Cooperative Ministries Inc.
During the week, a percentage of all proceeds from gold and silver that is brought into the store will be donated to Community Cooperative Ministries Inc.
The store has held similar fund-raisers for other community organizations with great success. A recent gold exchange held at Lee Memorial Hospital raised more than $8,700.
Community Cooperative Ministries Inc. serves Fort Myers and Lee County, including Bonita Springs, Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres, and is the umbrella agency for the Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, Senior Transportation, Montessori Preschool of Dunbar and Family and Homeless Services.
Noble Jewelers has been located in Fort Myers since 1983 and is considered an outstanding leader in the retail industry because of its focus on serving customers with superior products at reasonable prices.
Noble Jewelers is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For information, call 275-1034.
First American Bank joins FDIC program
To provide customers with the added peace of mind that their accounts are secure, First American Bank has announced its participation in the FDIC’s voluntary transaction account guarantee program.
The program guarantees full deposit insurance coverage of non-interest bearing transaction accounts with no dollar restrictions through Dec. 31. This is in addition to the standard FDIC insurance previously increased to $250,000 per depositor also through the end of the year.
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.
Specializing in commercial and small business lending and cash management services, First American Bank operates from four Southwest Florida locations in Naples, Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
Lorene Brooks joins J Brooks & Associates
J Brooks & Associates Inc. has announced that Lorene Brooks has joined its team full time as the vice president and director of marketing.
J Brooks & Associates Inc. is a professional accounting firm well versed in the many functions of accounting, payroll, taxes, budgeting, financial planning and a host of other financial services.
Brooks has more than 15 years experience in office and project management, and her organizational skills and marketing techniques are a great asset to the team.
For information, call 540-0163 or 540-0346.
Promotions Plus creates Creative Ideas Program
Promotions Plus, a marketing, promotion and public relations company, has announced the availability of a Creative Ideas Program, which promises to improve volume, profit and position in the community. For details, call Dick Kalfus at 772-4897 or e-mail louise.dick@yahoo.com.
Vogue Hair Studio hires three people
Vogue Hair Studio, a hair, nail and exotic braid studio, has added three new staffers.
Asonte is an exotic braid specialist, Beth is a nail specialist and Jenn is a stylist. Appointments are required.
The studio, located at 4419 Del Prado Blvd. S., is open Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Janelle Franklin is the owner.
For details or to make an appointment, call 945-6717.
Cape Planning Consultants open
Cape Planning Consultants, a home-based business, is a land-use planning and environmental and legislative affairs business.
The company, which opened in October, is owned by Paul Carlson, who has 15 years experience. It specializes in site design, land use and comprehensive planning, and offers project management for complex projects involving multiple consultants and disciplines.
For information, call 789-5122.
Cinnamon Design & Development adds on home inspections
Cinnamon Design & Development Inc. is a residential design firm that is expanding its service to include a home inspection service.
The company, located at 1319 Miromar St., Suite 201, is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
For information or to schedule an inspection, call 540-8332 or visit: cinnamon-design.com. Kimberly Volz is the president.
Doctor changes practice services
De. Cecile Saint Paul has announced recent changes to her practices.
Starting last month, Saint Paul is devoting all of her practice to gynecological health and the wellness of women of all ages, from teens to post-menopausal.
Her practice offers a solo female practitioner with a bi-lingual staff, and it accepts most major insurances and Medicare.
For details, call 274-9700.
Think Ink & Graphics opens second office
Think Ink & Graphics, an affordable, full-service printing and graphic design service, has announced the opening of a second location at 1311 Del Prado Blvd. S.
The original office, located at 1114 Cape Coral Parkway E., has been serving the community for three years. It produces business cards, postcards, letterhead, envelopes, brochures and more.
The store is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For information, call 673-9550.
NY Bagel & Donut ready to serve
NY Bagel & Donut is a full-service bagel shop with 22 varieties of bagels along with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.
The shop, with “no menu item priced over $3.99,” has deli melts, paninis, gyros, wraps and a large selection of salads.
The store, located at 1419 S.E. 4th Terrace, is open seven days a week from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. For details, call 541-3337.
Simply Exquisite Events earns award
The Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes vendors from the Wedding Wire network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility.
Simply Exquisite Events was nominated and chosen for the award by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews.
Simply Exquisite Events is a full-service event planning and design company located in Southwest Florida, specifically serving Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. The company’s emphasis is on individuals and professional organizations looking for elite event planning services.
It is an exclusive wedding planner and design member of the Couture Event Group of Southwest Florida.
For information, visit: www.simply-exquisite.com.
Fort Myers
Susan Moyer joins Sunbelt Business Advisors of SW Fla.
Susan K. Moyer has joined Sunbelt Business Advisors of SW Florida as a broker/agent in its business brokerage office, 13410 Parker Commons Blvd., Suite 106.
Moyer is a certified business intermediary with the International Business Brokers Association, as well as a licensed Florida real estate broker. She specializes in mergers and acquisitions.
Over the years, Moyer has acquired, owned and sold several businesses of her own in manufacturing, retail, office, warehouse, mini-storage, mobile homes parks, grocery, shipping, transportation and professional practices.
For information, contact Sunbelt Business Advisors of SW Florida at 936-2245.