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Golf Tournament 2024 On Saturday, May 4 our Annual Golf Tournament was held in beautiful weather with a great group of golfers! Proceeds provide operating costs for the Chamber and the Estero Historical Society. We are so thankful to our sponsors, who made the event possible: Title Sponsor: Hotwire Communications Tournament Sponsor: Coconut Point Ford…
May Food For Thought The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was proud to host the Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller at our Food for Thought Luncheon May 1. Clerk Kevin C. Karnes gave an excellent presentation on the responsibilities of his office here in Lee County, including the safeguarding court records,…
April Food For Thought April’s Food for Thought Luncheon featured Debra Wilson, Lee Health’s Vice President of Oncology, on Wednesday, April 3 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Estero, Florida. The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to host this presentation on how Lee Health continues to grow its services at their Cancer Institute…
Esterofest 2024 What a great time was had by thousands of area residents at EsteroFest 2024! The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce wants to thank the many, many people who made this community celebration available with free general admission. Residents enjoyed a Kids Zone, a Business Expo, presentations from Estero Fire Rescue and the Lee…
Leadership Estero Environment Day The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce Leadership Estero Environment Day took our class on a wet walk through a Cypress Dome, to the Water School at FGCU and FGCU’s food forest, to Lee County Government’s Recycling Center and Water-to-Energy plant. The variety and scope of efforts locally to enhance and protect…
March Food for Thought A full house for the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce’s March Food for Thought featuring Captain Chris Wittman of Captains For Clean Water at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s Community Outreach Center at Miromar Outlets in Estero, Florida! He demonstrated the importance of clean water to our local economy and how…
Leadership Estero Public Safety Day Members of Leadership Estero gathered Friday, February 16, 2024 for Public Safety Day, where they toured the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, participated in training exercises with deputies, and met Chief Assistant State Attorney Richard Montecalvo of the Office of the State Attorney – Amira Fox. Thanks to our bus sponsor,…
February Food for Thought The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce thanks Christine LoConte, Volunteer Manager of United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades for being our Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce Food for Thought speaker on January 7 at the Hyatt Place in Estero, Florida. LoConte shared how their “School Resource Center” program benefits students…
January Leadership Estero Class The 2024 Leadership Estero Class had a wonderful, fun-packed day Friday with a curriculum focus on History, Arts, & Tourism. The morning rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits! The day commenced with an informative presentation by Estero Historical Society President Gail Langer. The Estero Historical Society sponsored a full breakfast buffet…
Food for Thought featuring Rick Jacobs Thank you, Rick Jacobs, Director at 4KIDS of Southwest Florida for updating the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce membership on January 10 at our “Food for Thought” luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Estero, Florida. 4KIDS Southwest Florida serves kids and families in crisis across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades…
As a program of the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Estero partnered with The Imagine Initiative and Lee County school social workers to help ensure students experiencing homelessness or foster care have access to graduation caps and gowns. What began with a $5,000 goal grew into nearly $10,000 raised – funding that not only provides caps and…
Congratulations to Complete Pest Solutions of SWFL on their recent Ribbon Cutting with the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce! We are excited to officially welcome Complete Pest Solutions to our thriving business community and look forward to their continued success in the Village of Estero and beyond. Thank you to everyone who joined us in…
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce is 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Hyatt Coconut Point Resort and Spa, 5001 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, during the 28th Annual Awards Dinner. Two action items will be voted on during the meeting: 1. Bylaw Amendment: Approval is requested for an amendment…
The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was proud to join Rapallo Dental Care as they celebrated their official Ribbon Cutting and had the opportunity to tour their beautiful new office featuring an impressive buildout and some of the latest technology in the dental industry. We are excited to have them as part of the Chamber…
The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce proudly awarded $10,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors at Bonita Springs High School during the school’s awards ceremony on May 14, 2026. Ten exceptional students each received a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to their future goals. The Chamber congratulates the following scholarship…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Ribbon Cutting celebration for Fuego Pilates s on Saturday, May 9! Fuego Pilates is all about helping clients build strength, improve movement, and feel their very best. Their new Estero studio features high-intensity, low-impact Xformer classes designed to challenge and transform your fitness routine in a…
Ribbon Cutting at Ideal Nutrition On May 6, 2026, the greater Estero business community joined us in celebrating the Ribbon Cutting of Ideal Nutrition at 22780 Via Villagio, Unit 107, Estero. The lively celebration featured a DJ, local vendors, special guests, and a raffle for one month of free meals. Ideal Nutrition, a Florida-based meal service…
The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce proudly awarded $10,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors at Estero High School during the school’s awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 6. Ten exceptional students each received a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to their future goals. The Chamber congratulates the following scholarship recipients:…
The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce and the Estero Historical Society teamed up for an unforgettable day of golf at Spring Run Golf Club on Saturday, May 2, 2026. With an amazing turnout and record sponsorships. Our annual Golf Tournament brought together local businesses, community leaders, and supporters for a day of friendly competition and networking,…
Food For Thought Luncheon: Chief Scott Vanderbrook On Thursday, April 16, 2026 Estero Fire Rescue Chief Scott Vanderbrook shared the District’s unique insight into the future of the greater Estero area population and how they are preparing for the changes. These luncheons are a great opportunity for local business leaders to network, learn and connect…