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

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.

Florida SBDC at FGCU 20-21 Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida Awardees Announced

FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 5, 2021) – Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) announced the winners of the 2021 Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida Awards during a live-streamed virtual awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The FSBDC awards are held annually to recognize three Southwest Florida small businesses.

Keep Lee County Beautiful “Breakfast for Beautification”

Keep Lee County Beautiful and Dr. Jennifer Jones from The FGCU Water School [Fort Myers, FL] (February 10, 2020) Join Keep Lee County Beautiful on Tuesday, February 18th at its next “Breakfast for Beautification” networking event with special guest speaker Dr. Jennifer Jones, Director of the Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education within The FGCU.

Valerie’s House to Host 3rd Annual Sunset Soiree to Support Grieving Children: FGCU President Michael Martin and his wife, Jan Martin, to serve as Honorary Chairs

FORT MYERS, FL – July 26, 2019 – Valerie’s House, a Southwest Florida nonprofit dedicated to helping grieving children heal after the loss of a loved one, will hold its annual signature event, Sunset Soiree, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, 18520 Miromar Lakes Blvd..

Applications are Open for Uncommon Friends Foundation Scholarships – Deadline is April 1

The Uncommon Friends Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019-2020 school year student scholarships, which will be awarded to deserving individuals (including veterans, single parents, grieving youth, and the disabled) who are pursuing post-secondary degrees in education, law, technology, healthcare, technical, and other studies. The deadline for nominations is April 1, 2019. Nominees must.

Florida SBDC at FGCU Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida Awardees Announced

Florida SBDC at FGCU Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida Awardees Announced Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) announced the winners of the 2018 Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida Awards at the annual awards dinner on Thursday, May 3, 2018. The FSBDC awards are held annually during National Small Business.

Karen Anderson chairs Dress for Success SW Florida women’s employment program

Dress for Success SW Florida is pleased to announce that the successful Women Empowered Through Employment Series (WETES) will resume this year. Introduced in 2017, this original program provides mentors for women and builds awareness in the community, and strives to create partnerships with other non-profits. The six week program kicks off with an orientation.

Dress for Success SW Florida Launches Women Empowered Through Employment Series

Local program highlights mentorship and community partnerships Dress for Success SW Florida is pleased to announce its new Women Empowered Through Employment Series (WETES). This original program provides mentors for women and builds awareness in the community, and strives to create partnerships with other nonprofits. The six week program begins August 16 and will be.

Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter Awards $1,500 Scholarship to FGCU Student

The Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter (FPRA SWFL) has awarded Breanna Rigg the Bob Davis APR, CPRC Scholarship. A member of the FPRA SWFL student chapter at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), Rigg will be presented with the $1,500 award at the FPRA Annual Conference at Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort in Palm.

For the first time ever, Women in Business to host “Male Review of Women in the Workplace”

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Women in Business (WIB) will host an all male panel for the very first time at its April networking meeting. The event will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Sugden Hall, Hospitality Room 116. The featured panelists.