Business Notes
ON ISLAND PARTNERS WITH SCCF, SCHOOL
On Island on Sanibel announced a collaborative effort with the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) and The Sanibel School as part of its “It Takes GRIT” initiative.
Students at the school will engage in a creative and educational experience by decorating oyster shells, which the SCCF will then transport to designated oyster beds in the Pine Island Sound.
The initiative aims to promote healthy oyster beds by replenishing the grit needed for oysters to thrive, restoring the oyster population and ensuring the health of the barrier islands’ ecosystem.
TRUST COMPANY HOLDS ANNUAL OUTLOOK
The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company held its 2025 Economic Outlook on Jan. 28 at the Tribby Arts Center at the Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers.
Speakers Chief Investment Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager Kristian Jhamb, Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager Chris Morgan and Vice President and Portfolio Manager Jodi Schwartzel offered an optimistic view of the U.S. economy and financial markets.
The event attracted 115 clients and prospective investors and featured in-depth, data-based evaluations of issues impacting portfolios, including population growth, manufacturing, technology, artificial intelligence, politics and government policies.
BIG ARTS WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR
BIG ARTS announced the appointment of Shane Reilley as finance director.
He will lead the accounting department and continue its tradition of sound fiscal management.
Hailing from New Haven, Connecticut, Reilley graduated from the University of New Haven with a Bachelor of Science in business administration.
He worked as marketing controller for 10 years with iHeartMedia in New Haven, where he was named Employee of the Year. Reilley relocated to Fort Myers in 2002, and for the past 22 years, he has worked as marketing controller with the Beasley Media Group.
SAN CAP BANK ANNOUNCES PROMOTION
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank announced the promotion of Christina Rowe to senior accounting assistant.
Located at the Bridge Branch in Fort Myers, she will continue to assist with financial reporting, general ledger reconciliation, and accounts payable and receivable. Rowe will also play a key part in supporting audits, managing payroll processes and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.
With 12 years of experience at the bank, she has been instrumental in maintaining its financial integrity and operational efficiency.