The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 will focus on all things baseball ahead of Southwest Florida’s spring training season. Spring Training has been interrupted by the pandemic and labor negotiations for the last several years, making this season projected to be the [...]
Fundraiser to support scholarships for non-traditional students The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and its Women in Business Committee invites the community to spread the love at its annual Sweethearts & Scholarships fundraiser on Feb. 1, hosted by HeadPinz Entertainment Center Fort Myers. Sweethearts & Scholarships is an event that raises funds for Women [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business and Leadership NEXT committees are partnering to co-host a “New Year, New Friend” networking program from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Gulf Coast Humane Society. The Gulf Coast Humane Society is a private nonprofit animal welfare organization that has served [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced sponsors, remaining registration opportunities and new fundraising details for its annual Golf Classic, taking place Friday, Nov. 4 in Fort Myers. Traditionally, the annual event is a fundraiser for the Greater Fort Myers Chamber, which is working to restore and reopen its office after flood damage [...]
Emily Golden, senior public relations manager at Priority Marketing, has received the universal Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) credential through the Universal Accreditation Board, a consortium of nine professional communication organizations. The APR credential reflects a mastery of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to succeed in public relations, as well as a commitment to [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on Sept. 22 will feature a “Cryptocurrency 101” discussion that explores the ins and outs of cryptocurrency, what’s behind it and where it’s going. Guests will hear from Mark Nieds, chair of the Intellectual Property Department at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., who will discuss [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host a networking program from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7 that will spotlight self-defense. Hosted in partnership with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the program will feature a special self-defense class highlighting physical techniques and strategies to evade potentially dangerous [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce announces a schedule of brewery events and beer releases for the second annual SWFL Craft Beer Week on Sept. 1-5. A weeklong event celebrating Southwest Florida’s brewing scene, SWFL Craft Beer Week begins with a kickoff party at HeadPinz Fort Myers on Thursday, Sept. 1, where attendees can [...]
Community partners are coming together to host a Craft Beer Dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 31 to benefit the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Crowne Plaza Fort Myers, Fort Myers Brewing Company, Palm City Brewing Company and Point Ybel Brewing Company have teamed up to present a four-course dinner menu featuring pairings of handcrafted [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a networking program from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Page Field in Fort Myers. The program will be held on the second floor of the Base Operations at Page Field building, located at 5200 Captain Channing Page Drive in Fort [...]
The Southwest Florida community came together to recognize local businesses and leaders for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community at the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Chamber Awards, held Aug. 11 at Pelican Preserve in Fort Myers. The program featured an award ceremony and gourmet dinner to honor the dozens [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host a networking social from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Dave & Buster’s, located at 13499 S. Cleveland Ave. within Bell Tower. Attendees of the August program will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with other professionals within the [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced Commissioner Brian Hamman as the organization’s new president and CEO. In this role, Hamman will direct all business, programs, projects and events of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and its Foundation to promote the growth of businesses and the community. He will continue to [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its inaugural Chamber Awards, to be held on Thursday, Aug. 11 at Pelican Preserve Golf Club in Fort Myers. Recognizing members for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community, the program will feature an award ceremony and gourmet dinner to honor [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce is presenting its second annual SWFL Craft Beer Week on Sept. 1-5 celebrating Southwest Florida’s craft breweries. SWFL Craft Beer Week begins with a kickoff party at HeadPinz Fort Myers on Thursday, Sept. 1, where attendees can pick up their VIP tickets and receive a sample beer tasting, [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a networking program on Tuesday, July 12 at the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels’ game. The Leadership NEXT program will delve into the business of baseball with a behind-the-scenes look at running a minor league team. Attendees will hear from leadership of the Mighty Mussels, [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on July 21 will share insights on how to maintain a greater work-life balance. Guests of the luncheon will hear from speaker David Essel, a best-selling author, counselor, master life coach, international speaker, TV/radio host and minister. During the program, Essel will spotlight ways to take [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on June 16 will spotlight “Networking in Four Simple Steps.” Guests of the luncheon will hear from speaker Bill Utnage, Southwest Florida regional partner for Master Networks, a national business building organization. Utnage will provide valuable tips on improving networking experiences, including insights into efficient networking [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced its inaugural Chamber Awards, recognizing members for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community, taking place at Pelican Preserve Golf Club on Thursday, Aug. 11. The program will feature an award ceremony and gourmet dinner to honor finalists and name honorees for their impact. [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will feature a health and wellness expo during its monthly luncheon on May 19, providing an opportunity for business professionals to learn more about organizations within the industry that are members of the Chamber. Some of the health and wellness organizations that will be showcased include Ankle & [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced Dianna Ryan as the organization’s interim president and CEO following the recent announcement that Colleen DePasquale is relocating to accept a new chamber position in Colorado. “We are tremendously grateful for Colleen’s 11 years of dedicated service to the Chamber and the betterment of our local [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a networking program on Tuesday, May 10, that will spotlight what business and property owners need to know to protect their properties during storm season. The program will be hosted from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Library Pizza & Pub, located at 9909 [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will offer valuable insight on mentoring opportunities in the Greater Fort Myers area during its networking event on Wednesday, May 4 at Busey Bank in Fort Myers. Welcoming five organizations from across Southwest Florida, the May program will showcase several opportunities for mentorships within [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will feature a nonprofit expo during its monthly luncheon on April 21, providing an opportunity for business professionals to learn more about nonprofit organizations that are members of the Chamber. Some of the organizations that will be showcased include Archway Institute, Family Initiative, Home Base Southwest Florida, Hope [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a networking program from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, at Scotlynn USA Division, located at 9597 Gulf Research Lane in Fort Myers. Scotlynn is a premier transportation and logistics provider that specializes in hauling time sensitive refrigerated produce with seven offices [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will host its Cornhole Tournament and Halfway to SWFL Craft Beer Week celebration on Friday, April 1 at Alliance for the Arts, located at 10091 McGregor Blvd., in Fort Myers. Presented by First Horizon Bank, the third annual Business as Unusual Cornhole Tournament will be held from 1 [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a networking program from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, highlighting Southwest Florida’s housing market. The Leadership NEXT program will feature a panel discussion with Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell, joined by Bill Steinke, local realtor and president of the Royal [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host its annual “Sweethearts and Scholarships Wine & Dessert Auction” fundraiser on Feb. 9. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a chance drawing for a variety of wine, desserts and other prizes. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Women [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will host a workforce development symposium for business leaders on Feb. 4 that will spotlight the current workforce landscape and developing short- and long-term workforce initiatives. Featuring a breakfast buffet, insightful presentations and an educational trade show, the event will introduce businesses to the many workforce development programs [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 27 will provide valuable insight on tourism in Lee County. Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) Executive Director Tamara Pigott will provide an update on the current state of tourism and latest data, and share a behind-the-scenes look into how the VCB [...]
Kathleen O. Berkey was named 2021 APEX Awards recipient at the annual event of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee. The APEX Awards recognize local women with outstanding reputations for professionalism, philanthropy and leadership. The 15th annual APEX Awards were held Nov. 12 at The Westin Resort at Marina Village [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on Friday, Nov. 19 will provide valuable insight on economic development in Southwest Florida. Attendees of the luncheon will hear from guest speaker John Talmage, director of the Lee County Economic Development Office, discussing the current state of the economy and latest data as well as [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a networking program from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, educating attendees with a pre-session legislation update. The Leadership NEXT program will feature a non-partisan review, welcoming Reps. Spencer Roach and Jenna Persons-Mulicka as guest speakers. Attendees will hear from state legislators [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will offer valuable insight on local pet adoption during its adoption awareness networking event on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at Bell Tower in Fort Myers. The Women in Business program will showcase Gulf Coast Humane Society and its more than 70 years of animal welfare [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 21 will explore workforce housing in Southwest Florida. Attendees of the luncheon will hear from a panel of guest speakers, including Becky Lucas, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties, Phillip Ford, executive vice president of the Lee Building Industry [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a networking program from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at Kava Culture Kava Bar, located at 2400 First St., Suite 104, in downtown Fort Myers. Kava Culture is a plant-based ethnobotanical company that serves organic, all-natural kava, botanicals, CBD, kombucha and [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will spotlight breast cancer awareness during its networking social on Wednesday, Oct. 6. The program will feature Robert Stanfill, M.D., a skilled women’s imaging radiologist and board member for Radiology Regional who will speak about the importance of annual screening mammograms and cancer awareness. [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce is presenting its inaugural SWFL Craft Beer Week on Sept. 2-6 with a series of events celebrating Southwest Florida’s craft breweries. SWFL Craft Beer Week kicks off the celebration with an exclusive VIP event – Beers, Bowling & Bites at HeadPinz Fort Myers – and continues with events [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a networking program from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10 at Collaboratory in Fort Myers. The Leadership NEXT program will feature an update from Collaboratory, the nonprofit formerly known as the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. Collaboratory President and CEO Sarah Owen will [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will kick off the 15th season of its annual APEX Awards with a networking social on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Women in Business will host a casual afternoon of networking that provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the annual APEX Awards and [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 18 will explore the unique ways companies are helping their communities in Southwest Florida. Attendees of the Chamber luncheon will hear from a dynamic panel of local business professionals, who have implemented creative ways to serve their community. The five guest speakers include [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will feature a nonprofit expo during its monthly luncheon on July 22, providing an opportunity for business professionals to learn more about nonprofit organizations that are members of the Chamber. Organizations that will be showcased include Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center, BelieveNBooks, Boys & Girls Club of [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will explore tips for successfully jump-starting a new or current business during its networking event on Wednesday, July 7. Starting at 5:15 p.m., the program will feature a panel of five guest speakers that will share tips and common misconceptions in their areas of [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the installation of its 2021-2022 Board of Directors and officers for the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors will be led by board chair Angela [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee has named the top three finalists for its annual APEX Awards, recently announced during the committee’s monthly networking program on June 2. The finalists are Kathleen O. Berkey of Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., Kerri Goldsmith of HBKS Wealth Advisors and Alicia Miller of Sally [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend the installation of its 2021-2022 Board of Directors and officers on Friday, June 11 during its monthly luncheon at the Crowne Plaza at Bell Tower in Fort Myers. During the event, Chamber President and CEO Colleen DePasquale will share an update on Chamber [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a networking program on June 8 to discuss the current condition of Southwest Florida’s real estate market and the Lee County tax certificate sale. Leadership NEXT attendees will learn the latest insights into the local real estate market, presented by Jason Jakus on behalf [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will announce the top finalists of its annual APEX Awards during its monthly networking program on Wednesday, June 2. The APEX Awards recognizes women with outstanding reputations for professionalism, philanthropy and leadership in Southwest Florida. The June networking event will celebrate all 17 nominees [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host its monthly networking event on Wednesday, May 5. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from guest speaker Helen Edenfield, global director of facilities and operations excellence at NeoGenomics Laboratories, a cancer diagnostics company currently expanding its state-of-the-art headquarters in south Fort [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on Wednesday, April 28 will highlight internships and what employers need to know about organizing impactful internship experiences for future professionals. For many, an internship is more than a job. In fact, a work-based learning program can be career-affirming or career-altering. Guest speaker Ashleigh Droz, director [...]
