Business Notes (10/5/16)
Airport reports traffic
During August, 431,729 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport, a decrease of 5 percent compared to August 2015.
Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 3.7 percent from the same period last year.
The traffic leader in August was Delta Air Lines with 101,912 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Rounding out the top five airlines were Southwest (78,526), JetBlue (72,152), American (70,195) and United (36,066).
Southwest Florida International Airport had 4,144 aircraft movements – takeoffs and landings – a decrease of 4.7 percent compared to August 2015. Page Field saw 7,871 movements, an 11.8 percent increase from August 2015.
In addition, more than 2.6 million pounds of air freight moved through Southwest Florida International Airport in August 2016, an increase of 9.6 percent compared to August 2015.
Visit: www.flylcpa.com or Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/flyRSW.
Public comment sought on Clerk of Court’s website
Visitors of the Lee County Clerk of Court’s website are invited to take a survey to share their priorities and comments on website features.
The comments and opinions received will be used in the design of the new website that will be available in 2017.
Go to: www.leeclerk.org and complete the brief online survey on the home page. Take a few minutes to answer the survey on how it can enhance the public’s online experience.
To request a printed copy of the survey or for questions, contact Rita Miller at RMiller@LeeClerk.org or 239-533-2766.
Job fair scheduled
SalusCare will host a job fair today, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Evans Campus, at 3763 Evans Ave., Fort Myers.
SalusCare has full- and part-time, as well as PRN, positions available ranging from facilities technicians, behavioral health technicians and case managers, to dietary aides, nurses, clinicians and support specialists.
Attendees will be able to speak with hiring managers, learn about benefits and complete an application on-site.
For information, contact SalusCare’s Human Resources Department at 239-791-1571.
Lee BIA accepting Pinnacle, Summit Awards entries
The Lee Building Industry Association is accepting entries for the 2016 BIA Industry Awards, featuring both the Pinnacle and Summit Awards.
Applicable categories include residential design, commercial projects, advertising and marketing and industry achievement.
Eligible construction, design, marketing or implementation projects must have been created/produced/run/completed between Aug. 1, 2015, and July 31.
Achievement Awards are for an individual’s or a company’s proven achievement in 2015 only.
Entries must be received by Oct. 6.
Entry submission for 2016 is at: www.LeeIndustryAwards.com.
For more on entry requirements, membership or the awards dinner, contact the Lee BIA at 239-936-5525 or info@bia.net.
Additional information can also be found online on the Lee BIA Industry Awards’ website at: www.LeeIndustryAwards.com.
Speaker Series planned
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt is hosting its the 2016 C-Suite Speaker Series.
Attorneys will share information and offer tips on a variety of business-related topics that companies and their executives can use from inside the boardroom, all the way to the courthouse.
Each session will take place at 5 p.m. at 1715 Monroe St., with an hour of networking, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an hour of instruction.
The topics and speakers include:
– Oct. 6: David Sims and Kayla Richmond present “How Family Law Issues Can Unexpectedly Impact Your Business and Your Bottom Line”
– Oct. 13 Sharon Zuccaro and Scott Beatty present “Tips for Negotiating Commercial Leases and Protecting Your Business in Landlord/Tenant Litigation”
– Oct. 27: John Potanovic and Suzanne Boy present “Navigating Employment Law Traps and Documentation: Tips for Business Owners and Managers”
– Nov. 3: Guy Whitesman and John Agnew present “Protecting Your Business from Former Partners and Employees: Proactive Steps, Reactive Options”
– Nov. 17: Matthew Belcastro and Mark Schultz present “What You Need to Know About Construction Contracts to Protect Your Business”
For information or to register, visit: www.henlaw.com/news-events/eventspage/.
Business Notes (10/5/16)
Airport reports traffic
During August, 431,729 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport, a decrease of 5 percent compared to August 2015.
Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 3.7 percent from the same period last year.
The traffic leader in August was Delta Air Lines with 101,912 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Rounding out the top five airlines were Southwest (78,526), JetBlue (72,152), American (70,195) and United (36,066).
Southwest Florida International Airport had 4,144 aircraft movements – takeoffs and landings – a decrease of 4.7 percent compared to August 2015. Page Field saw 7,871 movements, an 11.8 percent increase from August 2015.
In addition, more than 2.6 million pounds of air freight moved through Southwest Florida International Airport in August 2016, an increase of 9.6 percent compared to August 2015.
Visit: www.flylcpa.com or Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/flyRSW.
Public comment sought on Clerk of Court’s website
Visitors of the Lee County Clerk of Court’s website are invited to take a survey to share their priorities and comments on website features.
The comments and opinions received will be used in the design of the new website that will be available in 2017.
Go to: www.leeclerk.org and complete the brief online survey on the home page. Take a few minutes to answer the survey on how it can enhance the public’s online experience.
To request a printed copy of the survey or for questions, contact Rita Miller at RMiller@LeeClerk.org or 239-533-2766.
Job fair scheduled
SalusCare will host a job fair today, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Evans Campus, at 3763 Evans Ave., Fort Myers.
SalusCare has full- and part-time, as well as PRN, positions available ranging from facilities technicians, behavioral health technicians and case managers, to dietary aides, nurses, clinicians and support specialists.
Attendees will be able to speak with hiring managers, learn about benefits and complete an application on-site.
For information, contact SalusCare’s Human Resources Department at 239-791-1571.
Lee BIA accepting Pinnacle, Summit Awards entries
The Lee Building Industry Association is accepting entries for the 2016 BIA Industry Awards, featuring both the Pinnacle and Summit Awards.
Applicable categories include residential design, commercial projects, advertising and marketing and industry achievement.
Eligible construction, design, marketing or implementation projects must have been created/produced/run/completed between Aug. 1, 2015, and July 31.
Achievement Awards are for an individual’s or a company’s proven achievement in 2015 only.
Entries must be received by Oct. 6.
Entry submission for 2016 is at: www.LeeIndustryAwards.com.
For more on entry requirements, membership or the awards dinner, contact the Lee BIA at 239-936-5525 or info@bia.net.
Additional information can also be found online on the Lee BIA Industry Awards’ website at: www.LeeIndustryAwards.com.
Speaker Series planned
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt is hosting its the 2016 C-Suite Speaker Series.
Attorneys will share information and offer tips on a variety of business-related topics that companies and their executives can use from inside the boardroom, all the way to the courthouse.
Each session will take place at 5 p.m. at 1715 Monroe St., with an hour of networking, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an hour of instruction.
The topics and speakers include:
– Oct. 6: David Sims and Kayla Richmond present “How Family Law Issues Can Unexpectedly Impact Your Business and Your Bottom Line”
– Oct. 13 Sharon Zuccaro and Scott Beatty present “Tips for Negotiating Commercial Leases and Protecting Your Business in Landlord/Tenant Litigation”
– Oct. 27: John Potanovic and Suzanne Boy present “Navigating Employment Law Traps and Documentation: Tips for Business Owners and Managers”
– Nov. 3: Guy Whitesman and John Agnew present “Protecting Your Business from Former Partners and Employees: Proactive Steps, Reactive Options”
– Nov. 17: Matthew Belcastro and Mark Schultz present “What You Need to Know About Construction Contracts to Protect Your Business”
For information or to register, visit: www.henlaw.com/news-events/eventspage/.
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Free LeeTran bus rides Monday
Bridge closure causing long traffic delays
