Junior Achievement partners with Synovus Bank to deliver financial literacy lessons in Southwest Florida

March 16, 2023 Webmaster No Comments 286 Views

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Mar. 16, 2023) – Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is one of five local JA operations across the country participating in a partnership with Synovus Bank. Synovus recently contributed $250,000 to Junior Achievement USA through its Here Matters Community Fund to deliver lessons on financial literacy, essential life skills, work and career readiness and entrepreneurship.

Pan-Florida Challenge Cancer Ride just days away, register now

March 15, 2023 Webmaster No Comments 285 Views

NAPLES, Fla. (Mar. 15, 2023) — The Pan-Florida Challenge Cancer Ride (PFC) is just days away and there is still time to register to take part in this fundraising event to fight cancer. The March 25-26 will take place in both Naples – starting at Paradise Coast Sports Complex – and Tampa – starting in the Telecom Parkway area.  .

Tommy Bohanon Foundation 5th annual Playmakers Tailgate Party set for late March

March 7, 2023 Webmaster No Comments 210 Views

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 7, 2023) – Save the date for the 5th annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Playmakers Tailgate Party on Friday, March 31, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon. With support from donors and prominent local businesses, this event celebrates all the hard work and funds raised for children.

Junior Achievement announces Advisory Board for 2023 Business Hall of Fame

March 3, 2023 Webmaster No Comments 216 Views

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Mar 3, 2023) –  Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida (JA) recently announced that its 2023 Hall of Fame Advisory Board will be led by Event Chair Stacey L. Herring, First Vice President, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Laureate Chair Michael Wynn, President, Sunshine Ace Hardware. Members of the board include Jason Brewer, Seacoast Bank; Andrew.

Scott Fischer Charities presents $29,500 to the Paul Sands Memorial REIS Scholarship fund at FGCU

February 22, 2023 Webmaster No Comments 201 Views

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2023) — Scott Fischer Charities proudly presented the Paul Sands Memorial Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) Scholarship Fund at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) with a check for $29,500 to encourage and support students interested in commercial real estate and related professions. The funds were raised through the generosity of sponsors.

Scott Fischer Charities presents $29,500 to Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida to feed local children

February 7, 2023 Webmaster No Comments 197 Views

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2023) — Scott Fischer Charities recently presented a check for $29,500 to Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida to support their mission to feed children every weekend during the school year when kids often go without food. The money was raised through the generosity of sponsors and golfers at the.

Children’s Advocacy Center accepting sponsorships for Pinwheels in the Park event with Mighty Mussels

February 1, 2023 Webmaster No Comments 171 Views

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2023) – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the importance of protecting children from abuse and neglect. In preparation, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC) is now accepting sponsorships for its April baseball event in partnership with the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels and Grand Slam Title Sponsor,.

26th Annual Paul Sands Memorial Slaw Dog Invitational raises $78,000 for local children in need

January 24, 2023 Webmaster No Comments 162 Views

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2023) – The 26th Annual Paul Sands Memorial Slaw Dog Invitational may have taken place Dec. 16 at the at the Cypress Lake Country Club in Fort Myers, but the giving continues across Southwest Florida as organizers plan to distribute the $78,000 raised during one of the area’s most highly anticipated.