Erickson’s Drying Systems’ inaugural Summer Diaper and Toy Drive continues through August to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC), as well as Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT). Since June, Erickson’s has been collecting donations of diapers, new stuffed animals and money from local businesses, customers... Read more

Earlier this year, Fort Myers-based furniture retailer Robb & Stucky began construction on Phase I of a 125,000-squarefoot office and warehouse. The new facility is at 16311 Lee Road, just north of Alico Road, in Fort Myers. When completed, it will serve as the company’s new headquarters, as well... Read more

Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) recently held a ribbon cutting with the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce to promote the opening of its Immokalee Road location. The branch, located at 2470 Immokalee Road in Naples, is LMCU’s third in Southwest Florida. Read more

CRE Consultants has hired Kaleigh Wells as marketing communication specialist. Wells graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor’s degree in communication public relations. Prior to joining CRE Consultants, she was an intern at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate. “(Our firm’s) innovations and the increasing demand in the... Read more

Gates Construction has added Mark Card as principal of its Sarasota office. He is a state-licensed contractor with more than 30 years of construction industry experience as a contractor and developer, much of it in Sarasota and the surrounding counties. Over the years, Card has worked on a variety... Read more

Red Wing Shoes recently opened at 11150 South Cleveland Avenue in Page Field Commons in Fort Myers. Edgar Harris is the owner. Harris is a retired Marine Corps veteran who holds a Florida Veteran & Minority Business Certification. He plans to expand the Red Wings brand and open more... Read more

Creighton Commercial Development and Construction has begun building six new 7-Eleven convenience stores with gas stations in Florida and Texas. All four of the new Florida stores are at prominent corner locations in the tri-county area: • Goodlette-Frank Road and 5th Avenue North in Naples; • Tamiami Trail and... Read more

Stevens Construction has expanded its Fort Myers team with the addition of project manager Chris Walczak. Walczak has more than 12 years of commercial construction and architectural experience. Previously, he worked for a national contractor, managing projects that included the 100,000sf Moore Haven Middle-High School and the 20,000sf Community... Read more

Construction of Marlins Plaza is underway in south Fort Myers. The mixed-use commercial building is on 2.6 acres at 5631 Six Mile Commercial Court, intersecting Six Mile Cypress Parkway and U.S. 41. Marlin Property Holdings, LLC, unveiled the project in May at a groundbreaking ceremony attended by almost 100... Read more

GCG Construction recently launched its new and improved website, which has been redesigned in conjunction with Connect SWFL. In addition to company news, the user-friendly site features services offered, project galleries and numerous interactive links. This improved online access enables visitors to contact GCG with construction needs and questions,... Read more