Business Briefs
Island Decor and More joins Sip and Send
for Holiday for Heroes
Island Decor and More in Matlacha has joined forces with Sip and Send of Cape Coral to help our service members in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Send and Sip, at 2517 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, has been organizing the effort for the past 8 years.
Those wishing to make donations for our heroes have several options: fill a box, donate items or donate postage
Supply lists include: snacks, drinks, toiletries, and more.
Lists can be picked up at Island Decor or call 239-283-8080 for information.
Gifts must be in by Nov. 15 so we have time to get these to our heroes.
Island Decor and More is at 4206 Pine Island Road, Matlacha. For more information, call 239-283-8080.
IBERIABANK to host Southwest Florida Military Museum & Library
IBERIABANK, a 127-year-old subsidiary of IBERIABANK Corporation, will host the Southwest Florida Military Museum & Library Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the IBERIABANK branch at 2546 Heydon Lane in Cape Coral. This unique mobile museum displays photos, uniforms, artillery and more for all generations to experience a piece of America’s military history. Museum exhibits date back to the Revolutionary War and cover all conflicts up to the modern day wars of Iraq and Afghanistan.
This museum is free and open to the public, however, donations to The Invest in American’s Veteran’s Foundation are appreciated. For more information, call (239) 433-6000.
IBERIABANK Corporation is a financial holding company with 280 combined offices, including 187 bank branch offices and three Loan Production Offices in Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, and Florida; 22 title insurance offices in Arkansas and Louisiana, mortgage representatives in 59 locations in 10 states; eight locations with representatives of IBERIA Wealth Advisors in four states; and one IBERIA Capital Partners, LLC office in New Orleans.
Keller & Koczara CPAs
to host shredding event
Keller & Koczara CPAs is hosting a free Shredding Event and Open House Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This will be the fourth annual event for Marnie Keller and Pat Koczara, two local CPAs. They partner with Secure Shredding Inc. to bring this event to Cape Coral and it has grown every year. You are allowed to bring up to 3 boxes or bags to the event (paperclips and staples are not a problem).
The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. All of us have papers and documents that should be securely destroyed. So don’t be a statistic! Not sure what to keep or not?
As CPAs they also provide tax planning strategies, financial planning, estate planning and business startup services to name a few.
Keller & Koczara CPAs is located in the heart of downtown Cape Coral at 4636 S.E. 9th Place.
For any additional information or questions about company services, call 239-945-9111.
Run Agrounds closes,
to reopen as French Press
The Run Agrounds coffee shop at Cape Harbour closed Nov. 6, and will reopen Tuesday, Nov. 11, as a new European-style coffee cafe under the supervision of Chef Benjamin Voisin of neighboring Fathoms Restaurant & Bar.
The French Press will offer world-class gourmet coffee. Enjoy light, fresh fare and take in the beautiful surroundings at Cape Harbour, Southwest Florida’s only waterfront shopping destination with award-winning art galleries, a luxury spa and salon and extraordinary boutiques.
Breakfast and lunch will be served, including homemade crepes, pastry, salads and baguette sandwiches. Visitors can enjoy a gelato and stroll over to Fathoms for some live music.
The remodel that will occur over the few days the cafe is closed include improvements and updates to the display and counter areas, and a general refresh similar to the one Fathoms underwent in September. Additional seating will also be available in the new French Press, making it a great place to hang out.
The French Press is the second Southwest Florida venture for international hospitality company Hoffman Group Holdings LLC since it acquired The Joint, which recently reopened as Fathoms.
The company has its sights set on expanding into Fort Myers in 2015.
WGET Around Downtown Transport opens
in South Cape
Cape Coral’s newest business venture, White Glove Executive Transport, has introduced WGET Around Downtown Transport. This new business venture is reportedly supported by entertainment and restaurant venues in Cape Coral including Backstreet’s Bar and Grill, Lobster Lady, RE/MAX Trend, Club Fletcher’s and Dixie Roadhouse.
WGET Around Downtown’s ribbon cutting and public reveal took place Thursday, at the new office, 909 S.E. 47th Terrace in Cape Coral. The company features a new 2015 Mercedes Benz transport Sprinter van that carries up to 12 people. For a nominal fee, this new business venture is designed to transport people throughout the south Cape while they enjoy a safe, comfortable and reliable ride.
The company is owned by Luiz and Karen Dias are long-time residents of Cape Coral. Luiz went to school in Cape Coral before earning his bachelor of science in Business Administration Human Resource Management at Columbia Southern University. He served multiple tours as a member of the US Coast Guard and continues his service with the US Coast Guard today. He returned to
Cape Coral and joined the Cape Coral Police Department before following his dream in 2013, White Glove Executive Transport. WGET has grown from a one car business to a multi car operation in just 10 months.
For additional information, call 239-443-9593.
Around the Clock
Fitness expands
Around the Clock Fitness has just added a new location – 1000 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. The center’s three other locations are 1140 Ceitus Terrace in Cape Coral, and 1755 Boy Scout Drive and 9375 Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers.
The gym/fitness centers are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. According to officials, the “state-of-the-art” fitness center provides “a fast, convenient and affordable workout alternative to overpriced and overcrowded health clubs.”
For information, call 239-931-6664.
Larue Pest Management Inc. hires Asher
Larue Pest Management Inc. has announced that Marin Asher has joined its team to further develop relationships within the community, grow its commercial and residential portfolio and maintain a healthy online presence for the company.
Asher’s position as director of marketing and business relations for Larue comes after serving 11 years as creative director and marketing manager for Internet Services Group of Florida, LLC (ISG). She began working with Larue Pest Management,Inc. when ISG was hired to redesign its website in 2009. In May 2012, she became Larue’s marketing manager, handling their Internet marketing, photography and graphic design.
As the director of marketing and business relations, Asher will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of all of the company’s marketing strategies and public relations activities. Another key component to her new position will be building relationships with existing clients, as well developing new business contacts and opportunities to serve local businesses and residents.
Founded in 1978, Larue Pest Management Inc. offers residential and commercial pest control in Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Estero, Bonita Springs, Lee, Collier, Hendry and Charlotte counties. It is a QualityPro certified company providing termite protection, bed bug treatment, mosquito control, lawn care, palm tree care and irrigation repair services to homes and businesses throughout Southwest Florida.
The McQuagge Law Firm announces new partner
The McQuagge Law Firm has changed its name to The McQuagge & King Law Firm. The new name reflects the addition of attorney Christine Elaine King as a partner.
King received her juris doctorate from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples and is a member of the Florida Bar.
The firm has also moved to a larger office space in the University Park building in Fort Myers at 12800 University Drive, and will now be in suite #530.
McQuagge, a board certified civil trial attorney, has more than 15 years experience.
The McQuagge & King Law Firm is a full-service law firm that specializes in personal injury, wrongful death and personal injury protection (PIP) auto insurance benefit recovery.
The firm has offices in Fort Myers, Naples, Cocoa Beach and Tampa. For more information, call 1-866-626-7873, 239-334-4455 locally or visit www.mcquaggelaw.com.
Thomas named CONRIC’s new marketing assistant
Connie Ramos Williams, CEO and President of CONRIC PR & Marketing | Publishing, a full service strategic public relations, marketing, advertising and publishing agency, has announced that Mel Thomas is the agency’s new marketing assistant.
Thomas will assist in the development and implementation of digital, marketing and public relations strategies and communications. She will build client relationships, write press releases, and administer social media accounts and blogs. Additionally, Thomas will manage distribution of press releases and promotional materials on media websites and across social media platforms, create e-newsletters and produce analytical reports for clients.
Thomas spent the past four years as director of basketball operations for Florida Gulf Coast University. She was responsible for budgeting, scheduling, negotiations, creating promotional materials, logo design, social media management and video production. She received her MBA from FGCU in marketing in 2012.
A Cincinnati native, Thomas played basketball at the University of Connecticut and was named co-captain in both her junior and senior seasons. Thomas went on to play professional basketball, and was an integral member of the US Pan American Games team in 2007 when the U.S. won the gold medal for the first time since 1987.
CONRIC PR & Marketing | Publishing was founded in 2007, and provides creative writing and graphic design in all areas of marketing, public relations, advertising and publishing. The firm currently serves clients in many different industries including banking, legal, medical, not-for-profit, restaurant, manufacturing, builders, developers, Realtors, salon & spas and political campaigns. For more information, call (239) 690-9840 or visit www.conricpr.com
Rib City breaks ground on Daniels Corridor location
Rib City is breaking ground on what will be its 13th corporate location in Florida. The new Rib City Daniels will be located at 6830 Shoppes at Plantation Drive in Fort Myers. The new location will encompass 3,000 square feet and is expected to be completed by late spring 2015.
Founded in Fort Myers in 1989, Rib City is celebrating 25 years of operation in 2014. The national barbecue chain currently has 12 corporate restaurants in Florida with 10 locations in Southwest Florida, and 17 franchise restaurants across the country including Florida, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and Virginia.
Visit www.ribcity.com for information.