Business Briefs
‘Jet Live Events’
goes live in Cape Coral
Partners in Dixie Roadhouse, Cadillac Jack’s and Jet Sound have teamed up to create a new live event production company known as “Jet Live Events.” The new company will provide sound, lights, staging and video equipment as well as deejays, emcees and technicians for concerts, festivals, weddings, business meetings and other events all around Southwest Florida.
The new partnership includes Erik Lebsack from Cadillac Jacks, Nate Gifford from Jet Sound and Lynn Pippenger, Alan Lessard, and David Townsend from Dixie Roadhouse.
Each of the new partners have taken on roles in the new company from operations to technical production to marketing and sales.
The new company will not only focus on major concerts and local festivals but also smaller events such as weddings and business seminars usually held at hotels, country clubs, and convention centers.
Jet Live Events and be reached at 813-334-2003, on Facebook, and at jetliveevents@gmail.com
D&D Bookbindery
celebrating 1anniversary
D&D Bookbindery announced this week that 2016 marks the company’s 10-year anniversary a significant milestone in its commitment to providing exceptional
new and old/rebinding and repairing book services. With over 65 years of experience craftsman-bookbinder, Dick Bethel doesn’t judge a book by its (old) cover but by the new cover he designs.
D&D Bookbindery greets its customers by appointment and can be reached at: 239-772-0603 or info@ddbookbindery.com.
To learn more about D&D Bookbindery visit website www.ddbookbindery.com
All Tune and Lube
opens on Cape Coral Parkway
All Tune and Lube has announced the grand opening of its newest location at 4511 Del Prado Parkway. All Tune and Lube, with locations nationwide, is a Total Car Care franchise providing services such as oil changes, tune-ups, brakes and transmissions to include complete engine replacement.
The facility has state-of-the-art equipment and is staffed by qualified technicians.
The center is locally owned and operated by Henry McCarty, who is anxious to help his customers with all the needs on their vehicles and become the premier automobile repair business in the area.
The philosophy behind All Tune and Lube is focused primarily on servicing the automotive needs of the community via quality service at a fair price and completed in a timely manner. Every vehicle serviced will be given a free brake inspection, along with a complete visual undercarriage and under hood inspection.
The customer is provided a written result of these inspections including recommendations based on condition and/or manufacturer’s recommendations relating to vehicle mileage.
The center in Cape Coral is keeping pace with an ever-changing automotive technology by conducting ongoing training of technicians and service personnel. This training ensures that customers receive optimal service at a fair price with a nationwide warranty.
All Tune and Lube is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Look for money saving coupons in the mail.
Armstrong joins
Spiro &?Associates
Robert Armstrong has joined Spiro & Associates Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations & Brand Architecture in Fort Myers as creative director. He is responsible for creative strategies for a variety of marketing activities that support clients’ brands.
Born and raised in suburban Philadelphia, he moved to Naples in 2006 where he was chief copywriter for multiple ad agencies and accomplished national award-winning work.
More information can be found online at www.spiroandassociates.com or by calling 239-481-5511.
16 dogs adopted
at Hooters and Hounds event
Hooters and Hounds held on Saturday, March 5th at the Hooters of Fort Myers resulted in the adoption of 16 dogs. Hooters restaurants teamed up with Lee County Domestic Animal Services, Gulf Coast Humane Society and Big Hearts for Big Dogs Rescue for the pet adoption event. Lee County Domestic Animal Services had 9 adoptions, Gulf Coast Humane Society had 4 and Big Hearts for Big Dogs had 3.
Being an active participant in the community is important to Hooters of South Florida. That is why they teamed up with these local shelters and rescue group for this event.
“The Hooters and Hounds event is always a win-win for the dogs at Gulf Coast Humane Society. The dogs get to meet their potential new families while enjoying so many new friends. Having the event combined with our community partners, Lee County Domestic Animal Services and Big Hearts for Big Dogs reinforces that it takes a village to help with the pet over population problem. Of course the staff and volunteers also get to enjoy the wings while they are there!” said Jennifer Galloway, Executive Director of Gulf Coast Humane Society.
Wilbur Smith Attorneys at Law
introduces its new website www.wilburlaw.com.
The website is designed so that clients will have a straightforward understanding of the difference in how Wilbur Smith provides its legal services, which has shifted away from billable hours in favor of keeping its team of lawyers focused on creative lawyering and client satisfaction. Wilbur Smith practice areas include business law, civil rights violations, complex litigation, criminal defense, outside general counsel and personal injury.
Founded by Wilbur C. Smith, III, in 1970, Wilbur Smith has reaffirmed its commitment of honoring its decades-long tradition of providing dedicated legal services to the Southwest Florida community while paving a clear path for the firm’s future development.For more, visit www.linkedin.com/company/wilbur-smith-attorneys-at-law, twitter.com/WilburSmithLaw or www.facebook.com/Wilbur-Smith-Attorneys-at-Law-185093031847540/?pnref=lhc
Carlson’s Flooring America
grand re-opening March 24
Carlson’s Flooring America in Fort Myers has announced that its grand re-opening party will be held Thursday, March 24, from 4-9 p.m. The Carlsons will be showing off their newly renovated and expanded showroom. Guests will enjoy a fun evening of drinks, appetizers, door prizes, and giveaways.
In celebration of the event, Carlson’s Flooring America is offering up to 50 percent off savings on carpet, porcelain tile, LVT, wood, laminate, and labor performed by its certified installers.
This is a free event that is open to the public and for the whole family. Carlson’s Flooring America is at 11721 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers. RSVP to Lisa at 239-768-1967 or email her at lisa@carlsonsflooringamerica.com. RSVP is welcome but not required to attend.
Sampson appointed to
capital campaign executive committee
Lori Sampson, principal with Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA, Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants, has been appointed to the Cape Coral expansion executive committee for the capital campaign to bring Gulf Coast Humane Society to Cape Coral.
Gulf Coast Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill, animal welfare organization. Its mission is to provide humane care for surrendered animals by offering refuge, providing medical care and facilitating an adoptive home. Each year, it takes in more than 1,000 animals in need of compassionate care.
Last May, Gulf Coast Humane Society announced it was in the beginning stages of plans to open an animal shelter in Cape Coral. The plan, while originally thought to be five years down the road, has gained so much momentum that the organization is estimating the project to be completed in the next two to three years.
Sampson has been with Myers, Brettholtz since 1993 working with nonprofit organizations, small business, and homeowner and condominium associations performing part-time chief financial officer, controllership and consulting services.
Since 1979, Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA has been working with nonprofit organizations in Lee and Collier counties, helping them achieve their goals. The company serves clients across the nation by performing accounting and auditing, tax preparation, bookkeeping and consulting. The firm has 24 staff members and provides accounting and bookkeeping services for timeshares, nonprofit organizations, condominium and homeowner associations and medical practices as well as individuals and businesses.
For more information, visit www.mbcopa.com or call 239-939-5775.
FPRA to host Local Image
Awards Ceremony April 19
The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Southwest Florida Chapter (FPRA SWFL) has announced it will be hosting the 2016 Local Image Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 19, from 6-8 p.m., at Six Bends Harley-Davidson in Fort Myers.
The Image Awards competition is conducted annually by the Southwest Florida Chapter of FPRA to recognize outstanding public relations programs and to encourage and promote the development of public relations professionalism in our region. It has become a standard of public relations excellence in Southwest Florida. Winners demonstrate the very best examples of innovation, planning and design.
Tickets are $45 for members, $55 for non-members and $30 for students and are available at fpraswfl.org or by calling 239.590.4504. Attendees must RSVP by Monday, April 4. Six Bends Harley-Davidson is located at 9501 Thunder Road, Fort Myers.
Sponsorships for the FPRA SWFL monthly luncheons are also available. Three levels of sponsorships are available, ranging from $100 to $500. Sponsors will receive acknowledgement in news releases, complimentary event admission, table display to showcase promotional items, visibility on electronic and print marketing and more, depending on level. For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Mike at 239.677.7600 or mj@jacksonpr.com.
Six Bends to host
Food Truck Wars April 16
Six Bends is inviting the best food trucks in Florida to compete in the inaugural Food Truck Wars Saturday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The latest in a series of Food Truck Wars around the state, the competition will also include a kid zone, beer garden and live entertainment.
Food Truck Wars will feature more than 40 gourmet food trucks from all over the state dishing up a variety of food at an average $6 to $8 a plate. Each truck is competing to win an award: Top Ticket Taker, Top Food Sales, Delectable Desserts, Causal Cuisine and the highly coveted People’s Choice Award. All who attend are encouraged to cast their vote for the best meal at the Voter Station and meet the celebrity judges. Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s Jim Whaples, Chairmen Emeritus Central Florida, will lead food truck judging and the award ceremony.
Beyond the tasty treats that await visitors, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment by local band Electric Lipstick, cold drinks in the beer garden, a kid zone ($5 admission) and much more. A portion of proceeds will benefit local charities.
This event includes free admission, complementary parking and is open to the public, all ages and ‘foodies’ welcome.
For additional information about this and other upcoming Six Bends events, contact Taylor Loethen at TaylorL@SFE-US.com. For information about sponsorship opportunities and other Food Truck Wars events around the state, contact Food Truck Crazy, Inc at Info@FoodTruckCrazy.com or (407) 296-5882.
Six Bends is located off exit 131 at the Southeast corner of I-75 and Daniels Parkway at 9501 Thunder Road, Fort Myers. The 16.5-acre property, hosts the state-of-the-art 54,000-square-foot Six Bends Harley-Davidson, Top Rocker Field, gathering space called The Plaza, and a separate fire pit area dubbed “The Pit,” where weekly Sundays at the Pit are held. For additional information on upcoming events, contact Taylor L. at TaylorL@sfe-us.com. For rental space availability or other questions relating to Six Bends, please call (239) 275-4647.
Beef Jerky Outlet introduces
the “Beef-ster” Basket
This Easter, the kids can hunt for more than eggs outside. Imagine searching for kangaroos, scorpions, crickets and rats. It’s all part of Beef Jerky Outlet’s new “Beef-ster Basket” an outdoorsy twist on the traditional Easter basket that’s more about beef than bunnies.
The Beef Jerky Outlet’s “Beef-ster” Basket includes exotic flavors of beef jerky like kangaroo, alligator, venison and elk. You can also choose to build your basket with kid favorites, like Honey Barbecue and Sweet Cherry Maple jerky. The idea is to pack in the protein to avoid a sugar rush that has kids hopping around more than the Easter Bunny.
For those who crave candy, the “Beef-ster” Basket can also include a crawling cornucopia of lollipops with REAL scorpions inside, chocolate covered REAL crickets and gummy rats (not real, thank goodness).
In celebration of the Beef-ster Basket, Beef Jerky Outlet is offering a very special promotion to their customers nationwide. With the purchase of any six bags of jerky, the seventh bag is free. Adding to the excitement, the Beef-ster Basket comes packaged in a festively-adorned box. A beautiful box full of delicious snacks is the perfect addition to your special celebration.
“Whether it’s for adults or children, we wanted to create an exciting new treat on Easter,” said Paul Lyons, CEO of Beef Jerky Outlet. “Use your imagination and come into our store to build your ‘Beef-ster Basket’ with all these specialties and more. We even let you try the beef jerky before you buy even the Easter Bunny doesn’t let you do that.”
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The Beef Jerky Outlet is the world’s first national beef jerky franchise that has grown to six founder-owned stores, 55 franchise stores, 50 more scheduled to open in the next 18 months for a total of 105 across the U.S. The Beef Jerky Outlet specializes in more than 200 jerky varieties and sizes including kangaroo, alligator, venison and elk with exotic flavors ranging from Moonshine to Cajun. Founders Paul Lyons and Scott Parker recognized the nation’s sudden passion for beef jerky and opened the first
franchise in Destin, Florida. For more information, visit www.beefjerkyoutlet.com
There’s a Beef Jerky Outlet in Fort Myers at 12951 Metro Parkway, #12. For more information about the store, call 239-561-6900.