January is National Mentoring Month by Noemi Y. Perez When Joseph Sciortino served as director of facilities and construction for Pizza Hut, he saw how training and teaching his team of employees helped them grow in their careers. Later, when he read about the mentoring program at The Immokalee Foundation in 2013, the retired executive […]
Do you still have last minute shopping to do? As you ponder the perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season, consider safety gifts for the cyclist in your family. A little planning can go a long way when it comes to giving a thoughtful gift. Before you hit the mall or go online […]
Almost a century – the invention of…the bobby pin invented in the 1920s by Luis Marcus. It gained its popularity pre-World War I during the flapper area. The “bob” haircut was the rage. Husbands refused to let their wives cut their hair. In order to achieve the “bob” look while maintaining their long hair, Luis […]
We at Kitchens by Clay take great pride in staying at the forefront of kitchen design. The photograph on this page is a great example of our efforts. As you can see, we are using a textured material for the bulk of the cabinetry. This wood grain material is relatively new to the market and […]
With the peak social season upon us, vital nonprofit organizations wrestle with raising money for great causes without the full lineup of crowded charity balls and dinners. The stakes are high for the community. How are the nonprofits coping? Susan Suarez, president and CEO at the Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida, plans to go virtual […]
In the summer of 2020, the Board of Collier County Commissioners collaborated with Florida Gulf Coast University’s rapidly growing Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship to develop and host the Naples Business Accelerator Program. The Naples Business Accelerator Program is a 6 month rolling cohort program to accelerate growing businesses in Collier County. Businesses accepted […]
Exercising one’s mind and body is a part of life for many. It also has a different meaning individually. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has changed. People went from not worrying about it to realizing that it can have a huge impact on one’s life. COVID-19 has changed the way we all have lived […]
Poverty has impacted Immokalee for generations. At 43.4%, the community’s poverty rate is among the highest in America. By comparison, its educational attainment rate is one of the lowest, with just 39.3% of adults earning a high school diploma. The two are directly correlated and precisely why Guadalupe Center launched an ambitious expansion plan that […]
Well known philanthropists Jay and Patty Baker are challenging the Naples community to a holiday giving campaign to support The Naples Players – and all in the name of their beloved dog Kizzie. A frequent visitor to The Naples Players, Gulfshore Playhouse, and Artis-Naples (all arts organizations the Bakers support locally), Kizzie sadly passed away […]
The Collier County Sheriff ’s Office is the first public law enforcement agency in Florida to provide the community with the ability to text photos and videos to 911 dispatchers. The cloud-based technology will give First Responders nearly instant access to pictures and videos of suspects, suspicious vehicles, or emergency scenes. When someone in Collier […]