TGM moves into new headquarters in Cape

Turbine Generator Maintenance Inc., provider of field and shop services to the turbine generator market and longtime local business, has moved into its new corporate headquarters at 125 S.W. Third Place, Suite 300.

The company, a specialty service provider to the power generation industry, has recently undergone a management change and is now experiencing significant growth.

“We needed more space and an environment that improved our efficiency and pride in what we do,” said George Langis, chief executive officer. “We have some very talented professionals working at TGM; I am pleased that our new office lives up to that same standard. This is just the beginning of some very good changes for this company.”

TGM Inc. has been servicing steam and gas turbine generator sets throughout the United States, Central and South America since 1986. It currently services many sectors within the utility and heavy industrial markets, including paper and pulp mills, refineries, chemical plants and local utilities.

The organization has a Turbine Service Center in Knoxville, Tenn., and field crews and offices throughout the United States and Caribbean.

For information, call (800) 226-7557.

All Florida Signs & Neon Services

All Florida Signs & Neon Services, 21 S.W. Ninth Ave., is a licensed electrical sign company specializing in channel letter signs, neon, ground signs and window lettering.

The company also creates banners, magnetic signs and full-color graphics. Additional services include permitting, removal and repairs.

The company is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, contact president Leonard Leonov at 462-7202.

Opening art show

Dore’ Fine Art, 1303 S.E. 47th Terrace, will hold its opening art show from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-April 11.

The gallery features local artists, and their creations range from reproductions of the “old masters” portraits to ultra-contemporary creations.

For information, contact Dorothy Salcedo at 826-7208.

‘Super-Powered PR’ sponsors announced

The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association announces that the Gulf Coast Business Review, LCEC and the Cooper Group are sponsors for “Super-Powered PR” – the 2009 Image Awards Program.

Sponsorships offer local businesses the opportunity to network with Southwest Florida’s top public relations professionals, present products and services and get a first-hand look at the area’s best public relations programs as members gather April 16 at the North Star Yacht Club for a super-hero themed Awards Gala.

Sponsor levels of $250 and $500 are available, with the latter also including one luncheon sponsorship – a $250 value added benefit.

Sponsorship opportunities are available until March 31. For information, contact Erin Comerford at 590-4508, Ginny Cooper at 297-3638 or Kathleen Taylor at 656-2380.

Established in 1938, the Florida Public Relations Association is the oldest public relations organization in the country.

Empowered Network Business breakfast

On April 1, the Empowered Network Business Women’s Breakfast, Cape Coral Chapter, will meet from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Perkins, 1551 Del Prado Blvd. For information, call 233-4114 or visit: www.EmpoweredNetworking.com.

First Community Bank marks 10 anniversary

First Community Bank of Southwest Florida announces that it is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month.

First Community Bank is the oldest chartered bank in the city of Fort Myers.

In 2002, it formed its holding company, Southwest Florida Community Bancorp Inc., which formed Sanibel Captiva Community Bank – the only bank chartered on Sanibel Island – in January 2003, and Community Bank of Cape Coral – the only bank chartered in the city of Cape Coral – in August 2004.

The three banks have grown to 10 locations throughout Lee County, including the city of Bonita Springs. The newest branch at the Forum on Colonial Boulevard is soon to be certified as a “green” or LEED certified building.

For information about the bank or any of the branches, call 939-4100 or visit: www.fcb-yourbank.com.

Firestone recognizes Fort Myers company with industry award

Firestone Building Products Company recently awarded Crowther Roofing and Sheet Metal of Florida with its 2009 Firestone Master Contractor Award.

The local roofing firm also earned the Firestone Inner Circle of Quality Award in recognition of its dedication to long-term commercial roofing system installation quality.

This year, 256 Firestone-licensed contractors were named 2009 master contractors throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico based on total square footage installed and exceptional inspection ratings.

The Inner Circle of Quality Award is earned by master contractors who demonstrate long-standing quality execution, consistent professionalism and a commitment to Firestone’s strict time-honored standards of installation excellence.

For information on the roofing services provided by Crowther Roofing and Sheet Metal of Florida, contact Homer Jones at 337-1300, e-mail homerj@crowther.net or visit: www.crowther.net.

B & I Contractors promotes employee

B & I Contractors of Fort Myers has promoted Joseph F. Hubner to plumbing department manager.

Hubner is a third generation journeyman plumbing contractor with 24 years of plumbing experience in residential and commercial markets. He has been with B & I since 2005 as a plumbing project manager.

Hubner holds licenses and certifications as a New York City Master Plumber License, Florida Plumbing License, Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor, Green Plumber, Medical-Gas certification and Backflow prevention.

He resides in Cape Coral with his wife, Chrissy, and four children.

‘ZZ’ Pizza opening

“ZZ” Pizza, 5171 Orange Grove Blvd., North Fort Myers, announces its grand opening.

The pizzaria/restaurant is open from 11 a.m.-11 p.m., seven days a week, with breakfast coming soon.

The owner, chef Stan Z., is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., and has 35-plus years of hospitality experience.

In addition to serving as sous chef for renowned Chef Pierre Chambrin, he has also worked at several five-star restaurants and owned a restaurant in South Beach, Miami, for five years.

Among the specialties at the restaurant are the Chef’s Family Table, where a six-course dinner is served for six people, and regular Italian fare, in addition to pizza.

For information, call 997-6669.

Learn how to sell on eBay seminar

Internet Guy Enterprises offers a one-day course, “Learn How to Sell on eBay the Right Way,” from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19 at the Beacon Executive Suites, 8359 Beacon Blvd., Fort Myers, in the Hemingway Conference Room.

Get trained by an education specialist trained by eBay. Cost is $75 and includes materials. For information or to register, call 590-9888 or visit: nternetguy.poweru.biz.

Fafco Solar to host open house for public

Fafco Solar will host an open house from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at its showroom at the corner of Viscaya Parkway and Southeast 13th Place to mark 35 years in business.

Refreshments will be served at the family event. All are invited to attend to learn of the latest developments in the solar industry.

Fafco Solar is a family owned and operated business since 1974. It provides a complete line of solar energy products to help homeowners significantly reduce their use of fossil fuel.

For information, call 574-1500 or visit: www.fafcosolar.com.

Bank of Florida stock posts gain on Nasdaq

Bank of Florida Corp. had the biggest percentage price increase of any stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on Monday. The price jumped 61.64 percent and closed at $3.75 per share.

Bank of Florida Corp. opened its first financial center in Naples in 1999 and has grown to $1.5 billion in assets. With 13 financial centers in seven Florida counties, it provides customized banking solutions, progressive cash management services and comprehensive financial planning for entrepreneurs, professionals and businesses.

To learn more, log onto: www.bankofflorida.com.

CopyLady named bar’s official copier

CopyLady Inc. announces that it is the official copier company of the Lee County Bar Association. CopyLady has been a supporter of the association for nine years.

The official status comes from a longstanding relationship between CopyLady and the legal organization of Southwest Florida. Cynthia Duff, Copylady president, has been a leading sponsor of many association events.

The Lee County Bar Association is a not-for-profit organization of lawyers. Its mission is to enhance the environment for the practice of law in Lee County.

CopyLady is a full-service document management company. It leases and sells commercial-grade office machines that copy, fax, scan and print. The company has served the needs of Southwest Florida for nearly a decade and offers the only on-site, two-hour service guarantee in the area. It also offers scanning services for banker’s boxes, along with the best tools to help offices go paperless.