Business Briefing | May 3 | News, sports, jobs

Ruane will speak at the CCCIA dinner meeting on May 9 at Cape Cabaret

The Cape Coral Construction Industry Association will hold a dinner meeting Thursday, May 9, at the Cape Cabaret at 4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral.

The guest speaker for the event will be Lee County Commissioner for District 1 Kevin Ruane, who will provide an update on the Resilient Lee Plan and discuss Florida insurance, financing and the local economy.

The evening starts at 5:30 pm with a mix and mingle, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm and Ruane’s presentation at 6:45 pm.

The costs are €40 for members and €50 for potential members.

Register for the dinner at Members.cccia.org/events​.

Pop-Up Market is coming to Mercola Market next Saturday

Mercola Market of Cape Coral will partner with Shopping Shenanigans to host another Mid-Cape Pop-Up Market on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This market offers a curated selection of local vendors offering unique arts, crafts, gifts, food and more.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Shopping Shenanigans to unveil an array of local treasures, perfect for those looking for unique, last-minute Mother’s Day gifts,” says Patrick Rossi, campus operations manager at Mercola Market. “Let’s continue to bring back the idea and importance of shopping local.”

Interested merchants for this event or future pop-up markets can register at ShoppingShenanigans.com. The costs for participation are €40 per supplier.

Mercola Market of Cape Coral, located at 3rd 125 SW, hosts a number of gatherings throughout the year, including seasonal festivals, monthly trivia, and video game competitions.

Visit MercolaMarketcc.com for a full list of events.

For more information or a full list of upcoming events and updates, visit MercolaMarketcc.com.

Super Suds Boat Detailing is closing

Due to illness, Super Suds Boat Detailing is no longer in business and the staff is no longer detailing boats.

According to one of the owners and operators, Jim Sweigert, the local business has been around for 22 years but was forced to close.

Horizon Council is organizing a Business Continuity Planning workshop on May 10

The Horizon Council’s Business Issues Committee will host a Business Continuity Planning Workshop to help Lee County business owners and managers plan and prepare for business operations in times of crisis.

The Friday, May 10 session will provide tips for business leaders to assess risk, develop recovery strategies, organize teams, build a crisis communications plan and increase resilience for a stronger response and recovery.

Some of the questions asked during the workshop include:

• Does your business insurance cover structural or fiscal damage caused by hurricanes and other disasters?

• Can your business operate remotely?

• What are your expectations for employees returning to work?

• How does your company protect important data and documents?

The Business Continuity Planning Workshop will be held on May 10 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Lee County Administration Building, 2201 Second St., #118, in Fort Myers.

The workshop is free, but registration is required by Monday, May 6 by contacting Amanda Kent at [email protected] or calling 239-533-6807.

For information, visit HorizonCouncilFoundation.com or call 239-533-6800.