Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida's Distinguished Business Hall of Fame Event is Happening March 25, Sponsors Still Sought

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Mar. 5, 2025 – Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida's annual Business Hall of Fame will be held on Tuesday, March 25, at 5:30 p.m., at the Naples Grande Beach Resort. This event will celebrate the induction of the 2025 laureates who support the organization's goal and mission.

This distinguished recognition celebrates forward-thinking influential leaders who have made a significant impact, created new opportunities, and elevated the educational landscape for youth in their communities regarding financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness.

Timothy Cartwright, Partner and Co-Founder at Fifth Avenue Family Office; William Price, Jr., Board Chairman, and Matthew Price, Chief Executive Officer, both with Seagate Development Group; and Aysegul Timur, Ph.D., President of Florida Gulf Coast University, will be inducted into Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida's Business Hall of Fame. These philanthropic changemakers are joining an esteemed group of more than 100 business leaders in Southwest Florida who have been inducted into the Business Hall of Fame since its founding in 1988.

Business Hall of Fame sponsors help Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida make a difference in the lives of local students and are recognized in many ways before, during, and after the event. Current sponsors for the event include presenting sponsor First Horizon Bank and champion sponsor Title Professionals of Florida. Visionary sponsors include FineMark National Bank & Trust, Miromar Development, Pushing the Envelope, State Farm, and Stock Development. Trailblazer sponsors include Fifth Avenue Family Office, MHK Architecture, Publix Super Markets Charities, Seacoast Bank, The Community Foundation, and Voya Financial.

To learn more about tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.jaswfl.org. Inquiries can also be directed to Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida at (239) 225-2590 or info@jaswfl.org.