Press Releases
FGCU Competes in Business Ethics Case Competition
by Gail Dolan | Mar 15, 2019 | Press Releases
Florida Gulf Coast University’s (FGCU) Lutgert College of Business Ethics Case Competition Team recently participated for the third consecutive year in the Southeast Regional Business Ethics Case Competition held at Stetson University. The students were judged on a...
Applications Open for 2019 Scholarships
by Gail Dolan | Feb 8, 2019 | Press Releases
The Uncommon Friends Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019-2020 school year student scholarships, which will be awarded to deserving individuals(including veterans, single parents, grieving youth, and the disabled) who are pursuing post-secondary...
2018 Uncommon Evening Sets New Records
by Gail Dolan | Dec 2, 2018 | Press Releases
The Uncommon Friends Foundation reports its 2018 Uncommon Evening held on November 8 was its most successful annual fundraiser in its history. Event Chair Caryn Smith, CEO of Driven by Design LLC reports the sold-out event had a record attendance of 260 business and...
PBS Contractors Wins 2018 Business Ethics Award
by Gail Dolan | Nov 8, 2018 | Press Releases
PBS Contractors of Naples, Florida received the 2018 Business Ethics Award from the Uncommon Friends Foundation at its annual Uncommon Evening Gala held Thursday, November 8 at the Burroughs Home & Gardens on the Fort Myers riverfront. PBS Contractors is a luxury...
UFF Announces Business Ethics Award Finalists for 2018
by Jennifer Nelson | Oct 5, 2018 | Press Releases
The Uncommon Friends Foundation is pleased to announce the finalists for its 2018 Business Ethics Award. The finalists are Chris-Tel Construction, PBS Contractors and Priority Marketing. As part of the final judging, finalists and area business leaders will jointly...
Erin Brockovich to Speak on Clean Water Issues
by Jennifer Nelson | Oct 1, 2018 | Press Releases
The Burroughs Home & Gardens will host a panel of speakers that includes Erin Brockovich on the topic of clean water on October 3, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Burroughs Homes and Gardens, located at 2505 First St. in Fort Myers, Florida. Other panelists will...
Individual Tickets On Sale for Uncommon Evening Gala
by Jennifer Nelson | Sep 20, 2018 | Event, General, News Article, Newsletter, Press Releases
The Uncommon Friends Foundation has opened reservations for individual tickets at a cost of $150 per person for its 2018 Uncommon Evening Gala to be held on November 8, 2018. Sponsorships and full table reservations are also still available. To make reservations,...
UFF Announces Winners of 2018 Scholarships
by Jennifer Nelson | Sep 7, 2018 | Event, General, News Article, Newsletter, Press Releases
Uncommon Friends Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its 2018 student scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to deserving students, veterans, challenged adults, and single parents who are pursuing degrees in education, technology and other studies....
UFF Adds Four New Board Members
by Jennifer Nelson | Aug 30, 2018 | Event, General, News Article, Newsletter, Press Releases
The Uncommon Friends Foundation recently added four prominent, community business leaders to its board of directors—Jarrett Eady, Gary Eskin, Susan Minaya, and Brian Rist. Jarrett Eady is currently chairman of the Lee County Black History Society and a Director of...
UFF Holds Annual Retreat and Announces 2018-2019 Officers
by Jennifer Nelson | Aug 3, 2018 | Event, General, News Article, Newsletter, Press Releases
The Uncommon Friends Foundation recently held its annual board of directors retreat at Babcock Ranch and named its slate of officers for 2018-2019. Marilyn Stout, City Council Member for District 3 of the City of Cape Coral was named president; Caryn Smith, CEO of...
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