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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2015
Sales and profits slump at chic retailer

Women's apparel company Chico's FAS posted a quarterly drop in sales and a net loss.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2015
Naples home prices rise 17%

The median sale price of an existing single-family home in Naples in October rose 17% to $385,000.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2015
New rum is old

Rum distiller Wicked Dolphin now produces and sells rum that's been aged for three years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • November 20, 2015
Naples, revisited

Despite its affluence, Naples has historically been a bronze medal for national developers. Those thoughts are turning gold.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2015
Firm to start headquarters construction

Construction firm EHC will begin infrastructure work building the new headquarters for Somero Enterprises in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2015
Car dealer admits $1.6M bank fraud

A used car dealer in Fort Myers pleaded guilty to four counts of bank fraud and now faces 30 years in prison on each count.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2015
Caterpillar unit acquires manufacturer

Progress Rail Services, a unit of heavy equipment giant Caterpillar, has acquired Naples-based Haynes Corp.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2015
College launches cybersecurity program

Fort Myers Technical College has started a cybersecurity program to teach students how to defend companies against cyber attacks.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2015
Airport posts 68% passenger growth

Punta Gorda Airport officials say passenger traffic rose 68% in October.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2015
Hertz stock dented on earnings

The stock of rental car giant Hertz fell 9.4% after it reported financial results that disappointed investors.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2015
Loan brokers sentenced to prison

A judge sentenced two Collier County loan brokers to prison after they pleaded guilty to violating loan broker laws.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2015
Whole Foods plans new store

Whole Foods Market has signed a lease for a new grocery store in Fort Myers.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2015
Grocery delivery firm expands

Shipt is expanding its grocery delivery business from Publix Super Markets to consumers in Fort Myers and Naples.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2015
Electronic payment expert joins board

ACI Worldwide appointed electronic payment expert Janet Estep to its board of directors.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2015
Tech firm wins uncommon ethics award

A foundation dedicated to ethics in business awarded CRS Technology Consultants its annual award.

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