FutureMakers Coalition announces regional outcomes; Goal to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce by 2025
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 13, 2016) –The FutureMakers Coalition recently reached a major milestone by setting its regional outcomes. The goal of FutureMakers is to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce by increasing the number of college degrees, certificates or other high-quality credentials from 27 percent to 40 percent by 2025. “Outcomes help us understand the impact […]
Schulze Family Foundation funds iWill Mentorship Foundation as part of FutureMakers Coalition
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 18, 2016) – As part of its $300,000 grant to the FutureMakers Coalition, the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation has funded $5,890 to the iWill Mentorship Foundation (IWMF), a FutureMakers Coalition partner, for the purchase of an industrial trailer for transportation of youth bikes for community bike rides and bike repair […]
Crowne Plaza Hotel hosts hundreds at 11th Annual Evening with the Red Sox
The Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Bell Tower Shops hosted more than 330 people at this year’s Evening with the Red Sox, which included online bidding for more than 80 silent auction items, 12 live auction packages, autograph signings from nine Red Sox players, former players and administrative personnel, and more. Presented by Allstate Insurance […]
Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise to host Pro-Am Golf Classic
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 1, 2016) – The Rotary Club of Fort Myers – Sunrise Pro-Am Golf Classic, presented by Millennium Physician Group, will be held Friday, May 13 at The Forest Country Club in Fort Myers. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc.’s scholarship program. The Pro-Am Golf […]
Evening with the Red Sox auction to feature unique trips and premium experiences; Sold-out event to feature early online bidding for guests
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2016) – The 11th Annual Evening with the Red Sox dinner and auction will offer a unique list of silent and live auction items as well as a new online bidding option this year for guests to check out packages prior to the event and start bidding early. Featured live auction showcases […]
JLFM hosts three dozen nonprofits at Community Partners Breakfast
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2016) – More than three dozen local nonprofits attended the Junior Leagues of Fort Myers, Inc.’s Community Partners Breakfast on Jan. 22 at the Southwest Florida Community Foundation in Fort Myers. “Meeting the Collaboration Challenge” Community Partners Breakfast featured an interactive presentation by Vicki Clark, noted speaker, facilitator, consultant and trainer, […]
Three former Red Sox players to attend 11th Annual Evening with the Red Sox; Event scheduled for Wednesday, March 2 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2016) – Former Red Sox players Bernie Carbo, Rich Gedman and Luis Tiant will be attending the upcoming 11th Annual Evening with the Red Sox as special guests and signing autographs in addition to signings from the team’s current players. Bernardo ‘Bernie’ Carbo is a former outfielder and designated hitter who started […]
Junior League reaches 225 participants in 50 for 50 Challenge; Challenge part of the League’s 50th Anniversary
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 20, 2016) – The Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. has met its goal of 225 participants for its 50th Anniversary 50 for 50 Challenge. The community-wide volunteer challenge began June 1, 2015, and runs until May 31, 2016. The Junior League is asking adults to commit to volunteering 50 hours of community service […]
Red Sox president of baseball operations to speak at 11th Annual Evening with the Red Sox; Event scheduled for Wednesday, March 2 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2016) – David Dombrowski, president of baseball operations for the Boston Red Sox, will serve as this year’s Evening with the Red Sox guest speaker, sharing his experience in the baseball industry and what fans can look forward to as he takes his new position with the team. Dombrowski was named […]
Suffolk Construction employees build and donate bikes for local Boys & Girls Club
ESTERO, Fla. (Dec. 11, 2015) – Suffolk Construction, in partnership with Colorado-based Wish for Wheels, recently hosted a company-wide volunteer event to build and donate bikes and helmets to Boys & Girls Clubs across the country for the holiday season. Suffolk employees in each of the company’s regional offices (Boston, West Palm Beach, […]