SWF battery empire charged by lottery winnings
Jason Fry aims to be the Battery King of Southwest Florida with a series of Batteries Plus franchise purchases, a business plan boosted by the $13.6 million lump-sum payment Mr. Fry opted for when he won the Florida Lottery less than two years ago. Full Story
Social networking helps find jobs and job candidates
Last week, public relations professional Shannon Palmer shared how she utilized social media tools to land a job in Southwest Florida, more than 1,200 miles away from her Boston home. This week, Lori Burke, director of human resources at Neighborhood America in Naples, reveals how employers are using the same tools to find prospective employees. Full Story
Foundation should be part of your planned giving team
The Community Foundation of Collier County understands that estate planning is a balancing act. One must place priorities on estate preservation for your spouse and children, minimizing death taxes as well as income and capital gains tax and defining the legacy that you will leave behind. Full Story