The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Committee has announced a new date for its APEX Awards luncheon. The ceremony will now be held on Friday, Nov. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral. Presented by Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, [...]
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 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 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 [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will offer valuable insight on volunteer opportunities with area nonprofit organizations during its networking event on Wednesday, April 7. Welcoming 11 nonprofits from across Southwest Florida, this month’s Women in Business program will showcase opportunities to volunteer within each organization. Participating nonprofits include Alliance [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has launched a month-long campaign, called “Nov(m)ember,” that challenges the community to shop locally in November. From retailers to restaurants, home repair to personal wellness – whatever services are required – the Chamber is encouraging members of the community to be local spenders during Nov(m)ember. “This year has [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual program at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, educating attendees on the six Florida amendments on the November ballot. The non-partisan review will be led by Andrew Wiggins, senior director of political affairs and coalitions advocacy at the Florida Chamber of Commerce. During the [...]
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a virtual program from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11 to discuss the “State of Lee County.” Leadership NEXT will provide an overview of Lee County’s response to COVID-19, including the LeeCares program and its efforts to offer immediate assistance for individuals, [...]
July’s Women in Business networking event features a virtual cooking tutorial demonstrating how to infuse CBD into food and drinks for an overall healthier lifestyle. CBD experts from Seed & Bean Market in Fort Myers will lead the July 1 program. Participants will learn how CBD can be mixed into food, coffee, mocktails and more. [...]
Postsecondary education and training in Southwest Florida will be the focus of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s March membership luncheon. Leaders of the FutureMakers Coalition will discuss the program’s progress in boosting education levels among young adults in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. FutureMakers has a goal of increasing the number [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join in an insightful discussion on the impact of local arts and culture with Lydia Black, executive director of Lee County Alliance for the Arts, during the Chamber’s March General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 15. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. [...]
