Strategies of Successful Entrepreneurs
Following-up is the Real Secret to Success Have you noticed that successful people keep their promises? Perhaps that is why they are successful, if they tell you they are going to call you, send you a letter, do you a favor, they usually do. Full Story

The Business of Doing Good
Today's Not-for-Profit Organization is Not Your Grandmother's Charity Even at a local level, many not-for-profit organizations have multimillion-dollar budgets, layers of management, stringent business practices, and accountability requirements that could send an entrepreneur over the edge. Historically treated as the poor relations of the corporate family, these organizations have come into their own in the business world, showing that success in doing good means business practices done well. Full Story

Ritz Hosts Spa Preview
Guests Treated to Sneak Peak at 51,000 Sq. Ft. Facility

Rendering of the Spa

When it opens in early 2001, the Spa at the Ritz-Carlton Naples will be the largest in Florida and one of the largest in the U.S. The spectacular 3-story building, adjacent to the award-winning hotel will offer a comprehensive set of enticements for members and hotel guests that require the ultimate in pampering. Full Story

Looks Like Season is Here
Increase in Passengers Heralds Autumn's Arrival at Southwest Florida International Airport October's passenger count jumped by almost 10 percent compared to October 1999 at Southwest Florida International Airport. The month's 374,000 passengers brought the year-to-date total to 4 . 3 million, an increase of 5 percent over the same period last year. Full Story

Looking for Proof
A Local Company Found it Online The transition from sign-maker to dot-comer was natural for Rob Munz because, he says, "what is a Web site but a sign on the Internet." After running his sign company, Graphic Accents, in Naples for seven years, Munz caught the Internet bug. Full Story

New Not-For-Profit For Businesses
Collier County Merchants Association Formed The Collier County Merchants Association, a new non-profit organization, has been formed to help businesses in Southwest Florida accomplish a number of significant objectives. Full Story

Going With Gas
Natural Gas Headed To Mediterra The Bonita Bay Group and TECO Peoples Gas have entered into an agreement to provide a natural gas distribution system within Mediterra, the new 1697-acre master-planned community under way in North Naples. Full Story

Fifth Third Opens Berkshire Banking Center Grand Opening Planned

Atlantic States to Open New Naples Office Bank Continues Expansion with the Opening of New 5,000-Square-Foot Branch

Career Shadowing Week Collier County Schools Looking for Participants

Lurias.com Arises from Ashes of Its Brick & Mortar Namesake Former Florida Store Makes Online Debut

SWFIA Success Airport Keeps Airline Costs Down

Florida Gets So-So Ranking in U.S. Education Study 1st State by State Comparison Provides Invaluable insights

Looks Like Season is Here Increase in Passengers Heralds Autumn's Arrival at Southwest Florida International Airport