Business Briefs 7-17-26
Grand opening celebration of new Ice Sssscreamin’ location in Cape set for Saturday
Ice Sssscreamin’ and Sip & Social Cape Coral invites the public to the grand opening of Ice Sssscreamin’s newest location in Cape Coral at 290 Nicholas Parkway, N.W., Suite 18, this Saturday, July 18, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
This family-friendly celebration will provide the chance for residents and visitors to welcome a new local business to the Cape Coral community.
Guests will enjoy an evening filled with fun, entertainment, and sweet treats, including: free one-scoop ice cream cone for the first 100 guests, free hair tinsel, free face painting, giveaways throughout the evening, a chance to meet the talented models of SWFL Model Academy and fun for the whole family
For additional information, please visit https://icescreaminswfl.com/ or call (239) 541-9100.
Southwest Florida Housing Foundation, Curran Young Construction hosting two hiring events
Southwest Florida Housing Foundation, the nonprofit development arm of The Housing Authority of the city of Fort Myers, is partnering with Curran Young Construction to host two construction-industry hiring events on Thursday, July 23, and Tuesday, July 28. Both events will take place from 5-7 p.m., giving local job seekers the opportunity to meet hiring employers in-person and apply for open positions.
Designed for local residents and low-income residents (residents receiving HUD or similar affordable housing assistance) who are interested in pursuing careers in the construction industry, the hiring events will feature employers seeking skilled and entry level workers for current and future positions related to the construction of The Arwyn, a new affordable housing community being developed by the Housing Authority and its partners.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet employers directly, learn about open positions and career pathways in the skilled trades and take the next step toward employment close to home.
Participating employers include some of Curran Young Construction’s construction trade subcontractors for this project, including companies that provide the following services: concrete, roofing, painting, ceiling installation, landscaping, erosion control, insulation, flooring, cleaning services, fencing, HVAC, plumbing and more.
The Arwyn is a planned 230-unit affordable family housing community located at 5360 Summerlin Road in Fort Myers. The project is being completed in partnership with Tre Bel Housing, Procida Development Group and Curran Young Construction, and is slated for completion in late 2027.
Job seekers interested in attending the hiring events must RSVP via an online form by July 20. The events will take place at Pine Manor Community Center, located at 5547 10th Ave. in Fort Myers. Complimentary food and refreshments will be provided.
For more information about the hiring events, please contact Ellie Poeder at Epoeder@CurranYoung.com.