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Rist Family Foundation receives Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year Award
Brian and Kim Rist built a business that protects homes from a storm, and they have carried that philosophy into their philanthropy by protecting our community and being a catalyst of positive change for the families of Southwest Florida. The Rist Family...
FGCU entrepreneurs receive $4 million gift – Rist Family Foundation invests in the future
Florida Gulf Coast University’s Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship celebrates a $4 million gift from the Rist Family Foundation. Led by the entrepreneur’s entrepreneur, Brian Rist, and his wife, Kim, the foundation is no stranger to FGCU. This is its...
First COVID, now Cristobal…
How to stay calm and prepare for hurricanes in a pandemic By Brian Rist Given the impacts—particularly those on our economy and mental health—caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the early onset of hurricane season with the first named storm in May, it’s no wonder why...