Business Briefs
Advanced Closet and Storage changes name
Holly Olson, president, announced recently that her company, previously known as Advanced Closet and Storage, has changed to Advanced Closet and Cabinetry.
Advanced Closet and Cabinetry works directly with the home owners, redesigning closets, kitchens, media rooms, offices and other storage areas, based on the customer’s lifestyle and personal preferences. Offering both wood and melamine products, in a variety of colors, the company has a solution for all tastes and budgets.
A staff of experienced designers maximize every space, creating the most functional and organized systems, installed by professional, licensed craftsmen.
The Do-It-Yourself division provides builders, interior designers, and the DIY segment with the opportunity to visit the Advanced Closet and Cabinetry showroom, and select from the fully stocked warehouse for immediate delivery.
Advanced Closet and Cabinetry is located at 2096 Beacon Manor Drive in Fort Myers.
For information contact Tom or Holly Olson at 936-9200 or e-mail holly@advancedclosetandcabinetry.com.
Alliance Financial Group hires new rep
Alliance Financial Group is pleased to announce that Sharon Purple has become a financial representative with the firm.
Purple is a native of Connecticut and moved to Southwest Florida in 1999. She was formerly with Combined Insurance Company of America and brings 20 years insurance experience to the firm, primarily in the areas of life, accident and disability.
Alliance Financial Group offers financial planning strategies to help clients build and preserve wealth.
For more information, contact Alliance Financial Group at 561-2900.
Contractor assumes to top position on executive committee
Dave Cumming, of Camp-Rigby Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc., assumed the position of president of the Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association during the association’s 87th Annual Convention held at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando.
A little over 2,000 people attended the FRSA Southeast Roofing and Sheet Metal Spectacular trade show held in conjunction with the convention at the Orange County Convention Center.
At the convention, a total of $11,000 in scholarships was awarded to six students.
FRSA is an 87-year-old trade association consisting of over 750 members. Its main purpose is to foster ethical business practices, protect consumer interests and promote the industries it represents.
For information on the association and its community activities and industry programs, visit the Web site at: www.floridaroof.com.
Local after-hours business booster
Tuesday nights The Edison Restaurant & Bar is offering a boost to the local business economy.
The first three Tuesdays of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Edison reserves The Library and Chandelier Bar for business networking and business card exchange.
There is no admission, no membership requirement and no stress.
Business professionals can make connections and enjoy complimentary food, entertainment and drink specials.
The fourth Tuesday of each month The Edison hosts a Business Stimulus EXPO & Networking Event from 5-8 p.m.
The Edison is located at 3583 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers.
For details, call 936-9348, e-mail EdisonEvent@aol.com or visit: www.edisonfl.com.
Children’s Advocacy Center adds four new board members
The Children’s Advocacy Center recently added four board members: former Fort Myers Police Department Chief Larry Hart; Jeff Graddy, associate with the Leadership Research Institute; Renee McFarland, executive director of the Kleist Health Education Center at Florida Gulf Coast University; and Anne Weller Hansen, president of Junior League of Fort Myers.
The new members will join existing board members: Cliff Chaipel, Mark Loren, Paul Martin, Rosemary Meza, Liz Paul, Ed Ryan, Bruce Schultz, Samantha Scott, Peter Seif, Cynthia Shafer and Dr. Martha Valiant.
For information about the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, contact Diane Connell at 939-2808 or dconnell@CAC_SWFL.org.
The Children’s Advocacy Center, a United Way partner agency, is a crisis center that works with sexually and physically abused children and is designed to be a safe and friendly place for them to come and be heard and help them get on the road to recovery.
It services Lee, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry Counties.
Elias Brothers Group division names new representative
Elias Brothers Group Contracting Division, one of the premier providers of waterproofing and restoration services in Southwest Florida since the 1980s, has named Jeff Sanderson as the community association representative.
In this position, Sanderson is responsible for developing opportunities in the Lee County territory for the painting and restoration group.
He brings with him over 11 years of experience in the paint and waterproofing industry.
Prior to joining Elias Brothers Group, Sanderson was a community association representative for Sherwin-Williams Company.
Throughout his career, he has received multiple awards for his sales accomplishments. He resides in Fort Myers.
From its humble beginnings as a small, family-owned painting business, Elias Brothers Group has evolved swiftly into one of the most successful and well-respected contractors in Southwest Florida today.
The company has been involved in painting, contracting and new construction since 1989 and is pleased to be celebrating its 20th anniversary in business this year.
Today, Elias Brothers Group is in the process of actively planning and preparing for diverse growth geographically in all of South Florida. Strategic growth plans include expanded services in high-rise, restoration, and renovation.
Sales are expected to increase an additional 50 percent for 2009.
Elias Brothers Group is actively hiring the best talent to successfully grow their organization to be the contractor of choice in Florida. Presently, the company employs over eighty skilled individuals and professionals in the area.
For information, visit: www.Elias-Brothers.com.
Means retires from Oswald Trippe and Company
Oswald Trippe and Company has announced the retirement of Norma Means.
During her 10 years, she held various positions within the accounting department.
Most recently Means served as accounts receivable specialist where she assisted with the operational responsibilities of the department, including the balancing and collection of accounts receivables.
Founded in 1982, Oswald Trippe and Company is the largest employee-owned insurance agency in Southwest Florida. OTC provides comprehensive insurance and risk-management services to families and businesses throughout Florida and North Carolina.
The agency’s 165 professionals offer protection from the nation’s leading insurance companies.
Oswald Trippe has offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Holmes Beach, Miami, Naples, Ocala, Sarasota and Weston, as well as Cornelius, Denver, Hickory, Kannapolis/Concord and Wilmington, N.C.
For information, visit: www.otc1.com.