Jun
26
Is there an upside to the downturn?
by VINCE CREW
You may lose your job, but…
You may close your business, but…
You may have to alter your standard of living significantly, but…
Your reputation, your character, your resolve to learn new lessons and remember old ones will prepare you for a tremendous life changing opportunity.
These times will force us to adjust our ways, to question our thinking, to seek security in other ways. Read more
May
29
Collier, Charlotte tourism agencies award partners at annual luncheons
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Staff Report
The tourism agencies of Collier and Charlotte counties celebrated National Tourism Week last month by holding their traditional annual luncheons – and by awarding partners that have distinguished themselves in promoting tourism.
Nov
21
Blue Chip Award – business as usual is often not
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STAFF REPORT
Business ownership is not for the faint of heart. The Southwest Florida Blue Chip Community Business Award program exists to recognize that fact. Every year, sponsor Oswald Trippe and Company Inc. celebrates local unsung heroes – the entrepreneurs who persevered because their dreams were stronger than the adversity they faced.
This year’s five nominees represent businesses as dissimilar as they are far-flung – located in Port Charlotte and Naples and points between. But they are united in a common purpose: to survive and thrive through difficult circumstances.
Oct
10
Horizon Council honors Lee County’s industry leaders
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Staff Report
The Horizon Council recognized six Lee County companies and one individual for their leadership and innovation during 2008 Industry Appreciation Week in September.
The Horizon Council is a public-private group that works toward improving the business environment in Lee County, retaining and encouraging the expansion of existing businesses, and attracting new and diversified employment to the area. Industry Appreciation Week is part of an annual statewide celebration of industry designed to raise public awareness about the many positive contributions industry makes to the local community and to recognize many of the businesses that have benefited southwest Florida.
Sep
26
The Economic Development Council of Collier County (EDC) honored excellence in local economic diversification and business innovation with an evening awards celebration on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. Held in conjunction with the 25th Annual Florida Industry Appreciation Week, the theme of this year’s event was “Collier County’s Shining Stars.”
More than 300 business and community leaders from across the region gathered at the Sugden Community Theatre to recognize and celebrate their colleagues and friends. The winners exemplified a positive, responsible approach to economic diversification and business and community enhancement. Also during the program, the EDC installed its 2008-2009 board of directors and presented its annual Outstanding Volunteer of the Year award.
Sep
26
EnVont makes it big when it comes to smaller
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Nanotechnology firm wins Collier Entrepreneurship Award
By ROBERT DEANE
Business Writer
While NASA and the Hubble project explore the outer reaches of our universe and beyond, nano scientists explore the inner reaches of our universe on the molecular level and within.
J. Nicholas “Nick” Shevillo, president and COO of EnVont Technologies LLC – which recently moved its headquarters to Naples – saw these possibilities and was ready to look within and beyond.
A Johns Hopkins University graduate who worked his way up through a software company until 2003, Shevillo started an investment management company focused on investing in startup businesses. EnVont is one of the companies in which Shevillo invested – and consequently became its president and chief operating officer.
Shevillo’s efforts propelled EnVont to take the Collier County Economic Development Council’s Entrepreneurship Award.
Formerly based in Chesterfield, Mich., EnVont is a leading advanced research and development company focused on nano-based coatings and materials.
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