Business

Accreditation

Goodwill Manasota Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation

Goodwill’s accreditation status will be in force through the end of 2024 for its Job Connection program.

02/03/2022 By Staff

Suds 'n Spokes

Grab a Beer and a Bike at This New Bradenton Bike Shop

A new Fit2Run store on Cortez Road includes a bar called Spokes.

02/03/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Workshops

Foundation to Host Personal Branding Workshop

The Feb. 23 session will be led by Kecia Carroll, a certified leadership consultant

02/01/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Nelle S. Miller Appointed Interim CEO at JFCS of the Suncoast

Miller is the immediate past chair of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

02/01/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Williams Parker Adds Litigation Attorney

William “Dirk” Pastorick will serve as senior counsel.

01/31/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Shumaker Announces New Partner

Patrick J. Duggan is a member of the labor, employment and benefits service line in Shumker's Sarasota office.

01/28/2022 By Staff

Grants

Campaign for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Funds Construction Skills Program in Newtown

The $100,000 in funding will be used to train approximately 40 Sarasota city and county residents.

01/25/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Goodwill Manasota President Donn Githens Elected to Statewide Recycling Board

Githens—who is representing Goodwill Manasota and the Florida Goodwill Association in this role—will serve a two-year term as secretary.

01/25/2022 By Staff

Workforce Development

PGT Innovations Launches New Training Program for Sarasota County Students

The program offers hands-on training in a variety of industrial jobs.

01/25/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Icard Merrill Names New Firm President

Telese L. Zuberer succeeds Robert Lyons.

01/24/2022 By Staff

Events

Bradenton Area EDC Economic Forecast Breakfast Takes Place Jan. 26

The event will feature economist Hank Fishkind.

01/20/2022 By Staff

Accreditation

JFCS of the Suncoast Receives National Reaccreditation

The Council on Accreditation has reaccredited JFCS through 2025.

01/20/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

CAN Community Health Names New President and CEO

Dr. Rishi Patel was previously the organization's interim president and CEO.

01/20/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Florida Digestive Health Specialists Names New CFO

Michelle Hough was previously the company's corporate controller.

01/19/2022 By Staff

Banking

First Home Bank Opens Loan Office, Financial Resource Center in Newtown

The offices provides personal and commercial loans as well as financial education, programs, a no-fee ATM and other resources.

01/19/2022 By Staff

Milestones

Suncoast Credit Union Reaches 1 Million Members

Suncoast is one of only 10 credit unions in the United States to reach this milestone.

01/18/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

FourThought Adds Two New Team Members

Erin Guzzo has been named director of marketing and Alex Wolfe associate planner.

01/18/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Announces 2022 Board Executive Committee

Anna Maria Oyster Bar owner John Horne will serve as vice-chair.

01/18/2022 By Staff

Expansions

Child Protection Center Is Expanding in South County

The CPC has purchased a new building to meet increasing need for its services.

01/13/2022 By Staff

Business

Venice Window and Door Maker Names New Chief Financial Officer

John Kunz will take on the role at PGT Innovations later this month.

01/06/2022 By Staff