Cumiskey to present virtual program for ATD meeting on April 29

Joanne Cumiskey, founder and president of Vision Quest Leadership LLC, will be the featured speaker at the Association for Talent Development’s chapter meeting Wednesday, April 29, from 12-1 p.m. Cumiskey will discuss “BAM! The Power of Integrating ATD’s Capability Model Into Models for Business Success.” Attendees will learn how the ATD Capability Model is a blueprint for organization impact.

The world of work is changing rapidly and putting new demands on talent development professionals now more than ever. Digital transformation, artificial intelligence and a new workforce composition are just a few of the trends challenging our industry’s skill sets. Businesses must grow and change with the times to leverage interpersonal skills along with professional expertise to work as true business partners for achieving organizational goals.

Cumiskey brings a wealth of experience to share:

n How the ATD Capability Model assimilates with the business-focused development model used at Vision Quest Leadership.

n An interactive exercise of disassembling the ATD model and aligning the talent development skills and expertise for developing tomorrow’s leaders and

n New ways to apply this new model in the business context of your organization.

Register online for the virtual program at www.atdswfl.org. The cost for ATDWFL members is $18 and $25 for non-members. The deadline to register is Tuesday, April 28

The Association for Talent Development Southwest Florida Chapter is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established in 1990 and dedicated to the advancement of the learning and development profession and its practitioners. For more information about ATDSWFL or becoming a member, please visit atdswfl.org/.

Kennedy loan process coordinator at Sanibel Captiva Community Bank

Ryan Kennedy has joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as a loan process coordinator in the lending division. He is responsible for the initial review of incoming loans for required documentation.

Kennedy graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in December 2019 with a double major in communications and political science.

Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has two locations on Sanibel Island and five more locations throughout Lee County. The bank’s team members provide customized individual and business banking services and specialize in residential and commercial lending. The bank offers free personal and business checking, deposit accounts with competitive interest rates, instant issue debit cards and a full array of digital banking products and services, including mobile banking apps, CardValet, online bill pay, Zelle, Positive Pay and ACH Manager.

To learn more, visit www.SanCapBank.com.

Greater Fort Myers Chamber to host virtual Get Connected Day April 23

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s popular annual Get Connected luncheon is returning on Thursday, April 23 with a twist. “Get Connected Day” will be held via virtual meetings, with new sessions hosted each hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A special kick-off health session takes place at 7 a.m. with an at-home workout.

With programs aimed to help small businesses thrive in Southwest Florida’s current marketplace, distinguished industry professionals will cover a range of topics, including branding, wellness, human resources, crisis communications and more. Sessions will be 50 minutes each and will include Q&A.

Get Connected Day’s speakers and program topics include:

* 7-7:50 a.m.: “How to Effectively Workout at Home” – Joseph McGilvrey, APEX Physical Therapy

* 9-9:50 a.m.: “3 Tips for Improving Your Digital Marketing” – Samantha Scott, Pushing the Envelope

* 10-10:50 a.m.: “Public Relations in COVID-19 World” – Melissa Mitchell and Holly Boldrin, Priority Marketing

* 11-11:50 a.m.: “Healthcare The New Frontier” – Barbara Saxton, Smart Choices Healthcare

* Noon-12:50 p.m.: “10-Point Thrival Plan for Small Business Resilience & Recovery” – LaShaun Middlebrooks Collier, Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University

* 1-1:50 p.m.: “Digital & Social Strategies to Engage Stay-at-Home Consumers” – Patrick Blake Renda, Edward Clay and Julie Koester, Dragon Horse Ad Agency

* 2-2:50 p.m.: “Human Resources Issues Related to COVID-19” – Suzanne Boy, Boy Agnew Potanovic PLLC

* 3-3:50 p.m.: “System Shock and a Path to Prosperity” – Gregg Goodmanson, Incite Performance Group, Goodmanson Advisors

Registration is $10 for one session, or $25 for access to all sessions. To learn more or to register, visit FortMyers.org or call 239-332-2930.

Walmart announces special pickup hour for at-risk customers

Walmart is launching a Pickup hour for people most at-risk for COVID-19. Each day the hour from 7 to 8 a.m. at select pickup store locations will be reserved for customers over the age of 60, as well as first responders, customers with disabilities and anyone designated high-risk by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

This is the latest step Walmart has taken in its COVID-19 response efforts to better support customers who are more vulnerable to the virus. Pickup associates are also following enhanced distancing and sanitation procedures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The point of pickup is also contact-free. Customers simply open their trunk, and associates load their groceries in no need to sign for the order.

“Now more than ever, families are relying on our pickup service to help get quality, fresh groceries to their homes as safely as possible,” said Tom Ward, senior vice president, Customer Product in a prepared statement. “These are extraordinary times, and we are constantly looking for ways we can help deliver that same peace of mind to all our customers, particularly those who are most at-risk.”

Customers will see a new prompt on Walmart.com/grocery that displays the qualifications for selecting the slot listed as ‘At Risk Only’ and allows those who are eligible to opt in. While this time has been reserved for these groups, all other pickup times are open for their use as well. Customers can begin filling their baskets through the website or through the Walmart app, which is an increasingly popular option for families to shop for their household needs. To determine if Grocery Pickup is available in your area, check this location map. A detailed guide to how to place an order for curbside pickup can be found on their grocery website.

While Walmart associates are working as quickly as possible to restock high-demand products like paper goods, milk and cleaning supplies, the retailer has set purchase limits on certain items available through Grocery Pickup, similar to what customers see in stores.

Henderson Franklin welcomes Olivo

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., last week announced that Geraldo F. (Jerry) Olivo III has joined its Tort & Insurance Litigation Department.

With over 80 trials in nearly every type of case, Olivo’s vast trial experience is from both sides of the table — first as a prosecutor and then as a defense litigator representing clients in matters of creditor’s rights, criminal law, family law, general civil litigation, civil rights, employment law and education law. He also handles administrative law issues in a variety of areas and professions.

Olivo is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Civil, Circuit Civil, and Family Law Mediator and uses his expertise to serve as a mediator in family law and general civil litigation matters.

Olivo is admitted to practice in Florida and Wisconsin.

Originally from Staten Island, New York, Olivo was raised in Port Charlotte, Fla. He received his bachelors of science in exercise and sport sciences from the University of Florida, a certificate from the National Sports Law Institute and his law degree from Marquette University Law School. Contact him at jerry.olivo@henlaw.com or 239-344-1168.

Henderson Franklin, a locally-based law firm established in 1924, has over 55 attorneys providing a wide range of legal services in the areas of business and tax planning, estate planning, family law, business and civil litigation, eminent domain, intellectual property, workers’ compensation, employment law, real estate, and land use and environmental law. Henderson Franklin operates offices in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples. For more information about Olivo or Henderson Franklin, please visit www.henlaw.com or connect with us on social media on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram.