NI on Business
What’s new and lasting in area businesses.
BY LAUREN WALLER
Philanthropy
Executive Committee members of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects have pledged to donate 20 service hours each this year to support the “1 Percent Program.”
The March of Dimes awarded grants to Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida, and Collier County Health Department to benefit area mothers and children.
Humane Society Naples has introduced the Cider House Society All-Star Pooch Program to increase placement rates of long-time residents that may be special-needs canines.
The Republic of Macedonia, which opened an honorary consulate in Naples February 8, has formed a partnership with Collier County Habitat for Humanity.
Honors
Sue Archer of Palm Beach Gardens was awarded Best in Show for her watercolor at the Naples National Art Festival sponsored by Planning Development Inc., Anchor Health Centers, Naples Daily News, Clear Channel, Comcast, City of Naples and Collier County Tourist Development Council.
Avow Hospice awarded Bentley Care Village and the Alzheimer’s Support Network its Community Partner Awards.
The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples received the 2008 Mobil Four-Star Award for the fifth straight year.
Naples Tomato has received the Collier County Wrap Award for its recycling programs.
The Naples Children & Education Foundation raised $14 million and awarded $17.3 million to children’s charities through the Naples Winter Wine Festival.
Tuscany Reserve and Old Palm, two golf enclaves by WCI Communities have been named to the Top 100 List of Travel + Leisure Golf magazine.
NCH Healthcare System was named among the nation’s top five percent of hospitals for the fourth consecutive year, according to a quality study produced by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading health-care ratings company.
Jennifer Nackley, a partner in Quarles & Brady LLP’s Trusts & Estates practice, has been elected to the board of directors of the Cancer Alliance of Naples.
What’s New
Openings: The Shelter for Abused Women & Children has opened a second thrift store, Another Option, located at 5239 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples.
Norman Love Confections has opened a kiosk at Coastland Center near Guest Services.
Pinchers Crab Shack has opened its sixth location, at Tin City on Fifth Avenue South.
Arlene Ponack is now serving Southwest Florida as a Pet Reverend, performing ceremonies such as births, nuptials and funerals.
Century & Ultimate Floors, celebrating its 35th anniversary, has opened a new location at 160 Ninth Street South, Naples.
BankUnited has opened a new branch location at 4649 Ninth Street North in the Neapolitan Plaza, Naples.
Olio, a new restaurant at the Naples Bay Resort, features a taste of Napa Valley with heirloom ingredients.
Fifth Third Bank opened a new location at Gulf Coast Town Center.
Kristen’s Boutique is now open in at 27160 Bay Landing Drive, Bonita Springs.
Expansions: Preferred Travel of Naples Inc. has been named a member of the American Express U.S. Representative Travel Network.
London Bay Homes presented a new semi-custom portfolio collection, offering a wide range of floor plans and architectural styles.
Relocation: The International Golf Studio has moved to Old Corkscrew Golf Club, located on Corkscrew Road, Estero.
Under way: Construction has begun on the 79,000-square-foot third phase of the Gulf Coast Town Center.
Ada’s Natural & Organic Foods Supermarket has announced it will open at the Collection at Vanderbilt later this year.
WCI Communities has begun construction on 66 multifamily homes at Pelican Preserve, a 55 and Better Community.
Improvements: Captivating Interiors is now accredited by The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and is the area’s only LEED accredited professional with an emphasis on interiors.
Congress Jewelers is now an authorized retailer for S.T. Dupont, a French manufacturer of lighters, fine leather goods and men’s accessories.
