Business Briefs
Uhler & Vertich to present Social Security Unlocked in Cape Coral
Uhler & Vertich Financial Planners will present, “Social Security Unlocked,” at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, at The Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral. The complimentary one-hour workshop will provide information about deciding when to begin collecting Social Security benefits, file-and-suspend options, taxation issues, how taking Social Security early may affect one’s family and strategies that can maximize benefits.
The Resort at Marina Village is located at Tarpon Point, 5951 Silver King Blvd., in Cape Coral. Attendance is limited to allow for questions, and reservations are required. Please call 936-6300 to reserve a place.
“The workshop information will be particularly useful to members of the baby-boomer generation, which is beginning to approach retirement,” said firm Principal and Financial Planner Tom Uhler, one of the workshop facilitators. “We will provide easy-to-understand information designed to clear up confusion about Social Security issues and lower stress levels for those facing retirement, either in the near future or in several years.”
Hands 4 Hire LLC provides variety of services
Hands 4 Hire LLC has opened for business in Cape Coral. With the motto, “Let our Hands save you time and money!”, the company provides property maintenance, handyman services, home inspections, insurance draw inspections, residential and commercial cleaning, lawn services and custom designs, trash removal, house watching, shopping trips, budget and checkbook help and more.
For additional information, call owner Todd Levan at 239-777-7407 or todtkl4559@aol.com
Wellan 2000 USA opens in Cape
Wellan 2000 USA Inc., a recently formed business, has its headquarters in Cape Coral at 3108 Santa Barbara Blvd., unit 313.
Wellan 2000 is a water conditioner from Germany that has a proven track record of over 15 years. Totally green and eco-friendly, the device uses an ultra fine range of frequency patterns known as quantum vibrations that are modulated into a conditioning ring by the means of laser technology. The frequency patterns penetrate all pipes and tubes and influence the water as it passes through the ring and conditions the water. No chemicals, electricity or magnets are used in the filtration system.
For additional information, call 239-558-8103.
Burch joins Wright Construction Group
Wright Construction Group has announced that Jim Burch has joined the WCG team as vice president of business development. As a former business owner, former mayor and city council member of Cape Coral and member of numerous boards and committees statewide, Burch also understands private interests as they relate to government and as they relate to the general public.
Since 1946, WCG has been committed to that same balance and recognizes the importance of being involved in the community. WCG has been involved in commercial, site and governmental agency projects for many years.
Wright Construction has been involved in various types of projects from the Woodlands addition to Shell Point, a high-rise retirement community to transportation roadway and bridge projects with the FDOT as well as involvement in the Everglades Restoration Projects.
Adamski to address Planned Giving Council
Attorney Robert C. Adamski of the law practice Burandt, Adamski, Grossman & Powell will give a presentation entitled The Dangers of Inheritance Hijacking in Today’s Society to the Planned Giving Council of Lee County on Thursday, March 24. This informative event will take place at the Blue Coyote Club in Fort Myers at 11:30am.
The presentation is based on Attorney Adamski’s book, “Inheritance Hijackers: Who Wants to Steal Your Inheritance and How to Protect It.” Each year millions of dollars and countless other assets are stolen by trusted family members, friends, neighbors and advisors. Adamski feels an urgent need to educate his clients and community to the dangers of inheritance tampering and to help protect inheritance assets.
A limited number of tickets are available. Contact Arlene Knox for tickets at 239-274-5900. For more information on the Planned Giving Council of Lee County visit www.pcglee.org.
Lee County Port Authority welcomes new properties director
Mark F. Busalacchi has joined the Lee County Port Authority as director of properties. He is responsible for negotiating, drafting and managing revenue-producing contracts, such as leases, licenses and permit agreements, covering the use or occupancy of all properties and facilities at both Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field General Aviation Airport.
Busalacchi comes to the Lee County Port Authority with airline and aviation leadership experience, most recently with JetBlue Airways, where he handled properties, contracts, corporate real estate and airport affairs at 15 airports throughout the Midwest and the entire western half of the United States. He joined JetBlue in 2004 as general manager at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport in Nevada, where he was responsible for all aspects of the mid-size base airline operations including crew management and ground operations. Before that, Busalacchi worked at various companies in sales, operations, consulting and project management for Prime Flight Aviation Services, Shell Oil Products U.S., Aircraft Services International Group, Globe Aviation Services and Inacom Information Systems. He began his career with Midwest Express Airlines as the charter sales and services manager.
For more information, please visit www.flylcpa.com.
Florida family launches Bee Authentic business
A new Southwest Florida company offers unique natural and organic alternatives to traditional school fund-raising product lines. The brainchild of founder Ralph Williams, Bee Authentic provides an attractive and affordable product line for school and non-profit fund-raising.
“Our products offer students real-life lessons in environmentalism and sustainability,” Williams said. “We are proud to offer American-made products and most are from Florida as well.”
For more information about Bee Authentic and how it works to make money for your school or organization, please visit www.BeeAuthentic.com or call Ralph Williams at 239-898-4485. The company is located on Ortiz Avenue in Fort Myers.
FAA recognizes Southwest Florida International Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration honored Southwest Florida International Airport with the 2010 Air Carrier Airport Safety Award during the FAA’s Southern Region Communications Conference in late January. The Southern Region Airports Division recognizes excellence in airports and managers with their annual safety awards program.
The Air Carrier Airport Safety Award is given to a commercial airport that has taken actions, instituted programs or otherwise operated in a manner deserving of special recognition for improving airport safety.
Some of the 2010 initiatives to promote and improve airport safety included beginning construction of a new Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Facility; developing a Family Incident Response Support Team; enhancing the airport’s plan for long on-board delay customer care procedures; developing contingency plans in cooperation with the Transportation Security Administration and airport stakeholders; giving back to the aviation community by holding safety training for aviation personnel, hosting college interns and participating in recruitment fairs; and participating in an Airport Facilities Terminal Integration Laboratory with the FAA in planning for the airport’s new parallel runway.
The FAA’s Southern Region Airports Division manages airport planning, environmental, compliance, design and safety for eight southeastern states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.