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Business Briefs | Jan. 31

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School District of Lee County to host Transportation Job Fair Feb. 12

The School District of Lee County is set to host a Transportation Job Fair for Southwest Florida job seekers from 3 to 5 p.m.. Wednesday, Feb. 12. at East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road, N., in Lehigh Acres.

School bus drivers working with the district are responsible for providing safe, timely, efficient and courteous transportation services for Lee County students. Required job qualifications for bus drivers include at least five years of driving experience, a satisfactory driving record and a Social Security card.

Starting pay for bus drivers is $18.90 per hour and immediate job openings are available. The district provides free training for candidates who do not already possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The district offers flexible hours and a benefits package for full-time employees.

To register for the event and learn more about available career opportunities, visit LeeSchools.net/Careers.

For support or additional questions, please email careers@leeschools.net or call 239-337-8676.

Achieva Credit Union earns Juntos Avanzamos designation

Achieva Credit Union announced this week it has earned the prestigious Juntos Avanzamos (Together We Advance) designation, a national recognition of its commitment to serving Hispanic and immigrant communities. Just three credit unions in Southwest Florida have received this honor.

The Juntos Avanzamos designation, awarded by Inclusiv, highlights organizations that prioritize underserved communities, particularly Hispanic and immigrant populations, by providing accessible financial services and fostering economic mobility. In the past year alone, Achieva Credit Union has provided $4.3 million in consumer loans to non-U.S. citizen residents. The credit union also introduced a Spanish-language website and phone line, ensuring access to financial services. In addition, Achieva Credit Union expanded on its celebrated “Cash Class” series to include Spanish-language webinars and in-person workshops, empowering families and individuals with the tools to achieve financial security.

To mark its new designation, the Achieva Credit Union will host a proclamation ceremony at a later date. For more information on Achieva Credit Union and its programs, please visit Achievacu.com.

Business group to host ‘The Innovation Economy: Connecting Ideas and Opportunity’ Thursday

Following another year of business growth and opportunities in Lee County, the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Lee County Economic Development Office will host the 2025 Annual Meeting Thursday, Feb. 6.

Titled “The Innovation Economy: Connecting Ideas and Opportunity,” the 2025 Annual Meeting will feature a state of the economy presentation recapping the tremendous growth Lee County has seen, such as the ongoing expansion of Amazon in Fort Myers, new businesses along Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, Herc Rentals’ continued growth in the region and much more.

Expanding on the event’s theme, the meeting will highlight the role of innovation as a key driver of economic development by fostering new connections between cutting-edge ideas and real-world opportunities.

The 2025 Annual Meeting will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., in Fort Myers. The event includes networking, a buffet lunch, the annual review and a “passing of the gavel” celebration to formally recognize outgoing and incoming leadership.

Registration for the event at horizoncouncilfoundation.com. Tickets are $35 and include lunch.