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 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 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, [...]
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 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’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’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 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 [...]
Fundraiser to support scholarships for non-traditional students The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host its annual “Sweethearts and Scholarships Wine & Dessert Auction” fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a chance drawing for a variety of wine, [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host a virtual program on “Transitioning Your Passion or Hobby into Your Career” at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Attendees will hear from three local business and nonprofit leaders who have turned their passions into their professions. Speakers include Alison Hussey of [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Committee has announced a new date for its APEX Awards. The ceremony will now be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral. The annual APEX Awards recognizes outstanding women in the [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host a virtual program at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of women-owned and -operated businesses. Attendees will hear from a panel of four female entrepreneurs who will discuss their experiences building their businesses. Speakers include Suzanne Boy, [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host a virtual program at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, highlighting solutions and resources for job searching and career development in the current climate. The program will be led by Janeth Castrejon, communications manager for CareerSource Southwest Florida, and Nadine Kramarz, reference [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business committee has announced a new date for its 2020 APEX Awards, which will now be held on Friday, Nov. 13 at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral. The annual APEX Awards recognizes outstanding women in the Greater Fort Myers community [...]
Nominations for 15th annual event to close April 17 The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business committee is seeking nominations for its 2020 APEX Awards, an annual awards event that recognizes outstanding women in the Greater Fort Myers community who excel in the areas of professionalism, philanthropy and leadership. Nominations for the [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host its January networking meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Zoomers, 17455 Summerlin Road in Fort Myers. This month’s topic will cover personal safety and awareness when in public locations. Attendees of the January Women in Business program [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host its November networking meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at IBERIABANK, located at 9101 College Pointe Court in Fort Myers. Attendees of the November Women in Business program will have the opportunity to network and attend the Women [...]
Kelly L. Fayer was named 2019 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 14th annual APEX Awards were held Aug. 16 in Cape Coral. Presented by Sanibel Captiva [...]
Branding and marketing will be the focus of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee networking event on Aug. 7. Talisha Faber, assistant vice president and client relationship manager with IBERIABANK, and Patricia Crump, brand architect at Spiro & Associates, will offer strategies to help attendees stand out in the marketplace [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee has named the top five finalists for its 14th annual APEX Awards, recently announced during the committee’s monthly networking program on June 5. The five finalists are Kathleen O. Berkey, shareholder attorney and certified land planner, Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.; Kelly L. Fayer, attorney, [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will reveal the top five finalists for its 14th annual Apex Awards during its June 5 networking meeting. The Apex Awards recognize local women with outstanding reputations for professionalism, philanthropy and leadership. Five finalists will be honored and all nominees recognized during an evening [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host its May networking meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 at Florida Repertory Theatre, 2267 First St. in Fort Myers. Attendees of the May program will have the opportunity to learn the keys to successful mentoring during a panel [...]
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host its April networking meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at Hodges University in Fort Myers. The April program will focus on financial life cycles, featuring informative discussion on estate planning, retirement planning, insurance planning, financial awareness and goal [...]
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank named title sponsor of 14th annual event The Women in Business committee of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its 2019 Apex Awards. Nominations can be submitted through Friday, March 1 at www.fortmyers.org/events/apex-awards. Presented by Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, the annual Apex Awards event is an [...]
Advice featured in 2017 Woman’s Advantage® Calendar Kathleen Oppenheimer Berkey, Esq., AICP, a land use, zoning and local government attorney and certified land planner at Pavese Law Firm in Fort Myers, was selected from over 5,000 submissions to be featured in The 2017 Woman’s Advantage® Shared Wisdom Calendar. The calendar provides advice for women business [...]
Pavese Law Firm Partner Christina Harris Schwinn was recently honored as an Apex Award nominee by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Women in Business committee. The Apex Award salutes women in Lee County who excel in professional achievement, community service, mentoring and leadership. Schwinn is active in numerous community organizations, and serves on [...]
