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Alive after Five at Ted’s Montana Grill

AAF July 31-2025

Alive after Five at Ted’s Montana Grill Huge thanks to Ted’s Montana Grill for hosting Alive After Five! on July 31, 2025. A full and lively crowd filled the deck for great food and casual socializing with fellow peers, members, and future members! It may be summer but our local business community never stops moving…

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Alive after Five at Oak & Stone

July AAF at Oak and Stone

Alive after Five at Oak & Stone A huge thank you to everyone who packed the house for our July 10 Alive After Five at Oak & Stone Restaurant! The evening was filled with vibrant conversations, warm connections, and absolutely delicious food. We’re so grateful to Oak & Stone for being such gracious hosts—and to…

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Chamber President Cliff Brand featured in EsteroLife Magazine

Cliff Brand

Chamber President Cliff Brand featured in EsteroLife Magazine We’re thrilled to congratulate our President, Clifford “Cliff” Brand, on being featured in Estero Life Magazine for his unwavering commitment, community-first leadership, and family-rooted values. From growing up in a family-owned pharmacy in Georgia—where neighbors were treated like family—to serving our local SWFL community through finance, church, school…

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Leadership Estero 2024-2025: Healthcare Day

Leadership Estero Environment Day 2025

Leadership Estero 2024-2025: Healthcare Day Healthcare Day with Leadership Estero began with a visit to Lee Health Coconut Point, then proceeded to NCH Florida  North Naples Hospital for a tour of the new medical building, which is set to open on June 9th. The event continued at the Village of Estero with presentations from 4KIDS…

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Two Scholarships Awarded to Estero High School Students

Two Scholarships Awarded to Estero High School Students The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce is proud to award two $1,000 scholarships to remarkable Estero High School seniors whose talents and drive exemplify the future of our community! Shiv Kalvadia earned 1st place in our “Business in Estero” essay competition. Shiv will be heading to Florida…

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New GECC President Cliff Brand

Cliff Brand

New GECC President Cliff Brand On April 1, Cliff Brand assumed the position of President for the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce, showcasing his dedication to the community. With prior experience on the Board of Directors and as the Golf Tournament Committee chair, Cliff brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. His active…

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Leadership Estero 2024-2025: Environment Day

Leadership Estero Environment Day 2025

Leadership Estero 2024-2025: Environment Day The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Estero classmates embraced their wild side during Environment Day! The day started at the new Discovery Center at Lovers Key State Park, where they walked along a maritime hammock on Black Island Trail. They had an open dialogue with a panel of industry…

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Leadership Estero 2024-2025: Arts & Tourism Day

Leadership Estero January 2025

Leadership Estero 2024-2025: Arts and Tourism Day For Arts & Tourism Day, the Leadership Estero class took a tour of the Wasmer Art Gallery and learned about the art and theatre programs at Bower School of Music & the Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University. Dr. Amir B. Ferreira Neto of FGCU’s Regional Economic Research…

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Food For Thought presenting EsteroFest

Jan 2025 FFT EsteroFest

Food For Thought presenting EsteroFest A packed house of over 30 people attended the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce January 2025 Food for Thought Luncheon, which featured a presentation from the EsteroFest Committee on the many ways local organizations and businesses can make the most of their participation.  EsteroFest 2025 is scheduled for March 15…

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