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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…
Food for Thought featuring Joe Ryan The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce hosted their December 2023 “Food for Thought” luncheon at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Estero, Florida. Joe Ryan, System Director of Lee Health Coconut Point, shared his Power Point presentation: “The Power of Team Culture”. His presentation included the keys to cultivating a…
2023 Annual Holiday Party On December 9, 2023 a festive and generous gathering of members and friends of the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce celebrated our community at Spring Run Golf Club. Santa and Mrs. Claus set the stage for festivities, food and fun. Guests brought donations for the Estero Fire Rescue Fill-A-Fire Truck Toy…
Coffee & Conversation with Larry Fiesel On Nov. 16 Estero Councilmember Larry Fiesel hosted the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce’s monthly “Coffee & Conversation” at Pelican Landing Clubhouse. Residents and business owners took advantage of the opportunity to ask and learn about issues facing Village of Estero District 2. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Food for thought Featuring Tommy Doyle The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to have Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle at the November Food for Thought luncheon. The rain didn’t keep people away from learning about how our elections are kept safe and efficient. Mr. Doyle covered several topics including ballot fraud…
6 Useful Tips for ‘Podium’ Finishes at Networking Events A networking event is a great opportunity to do more than hope to find people to solve your institutional problems. Instead, networking events are ideal opportunities to display excellence within a team setting. While doing so, you can gain invaluable insights and making meaningful and lasting…
Leadership Estero 2026-2027 launched October 9 with a Kick-off event at Arts Bonita (Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs)! The gathering set the stage for an exciting year and gave the participants creative ways to get to know each other and Estero better. The day wrapped up with an after hours gathering with Leadership Estero…
The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was excited to feature FGCU Women’s Basketball coach Raina Harmon as our October 2026 speaker for the Food for Thought Luncheon. Not only did she share the strategies and qualities of a winning team – whether it be on the court or in the office – she hosted us…
October 8, 2026 was a beautiful morning to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting of Alive Coffee at 21740 S Tamiami Trail #118 in Estero! Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate this addition to our local business community. You can find out more about their coffee and custom bakes on their website http://alivecoffeeco.com
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Alive After Five at Ford’s Garage on September 17, 2026! With approximately 60 Chamber members and guests in attendance, it was a fantastic evening of networking, conversation and connection. A special thank you to the team at Ford’s Garage for being such wonderful hosts and helping make…
A big thank you to Kevin C. Karnes, Lee County Clerk & Comptroller, for joining us at the September 10, 2026 Food for Thought Luncheon! Clerk Karnes provided valuable insight into the Sand Dollar Snapshot and shared important information about Lee County’s finances, giving our business community a better understanding of the numbers behind the…
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at Hertz #1 Club for an evening of networking, great conversations, and plenty of new connections. It was fantastic to see so many members and guests coming together and making the most of this opportunity to connect! 🤝 Special thanks to Hertz Arena for being such…
Big thank you to Matt Caldwell, the Lee County Property Appraiser, who came out to a packed crowd of Chamber members and colleagues to discuss the impact of the property tax amendment ballot on local businesses. We so appreciate his willingness to answer questions and give us direct insight on such an important issue.
What a fantastic evening at our Alive After Five networking event at Miller’s Ale House! We had an outstanding turnout, with Chamber members and guests making new connections, strengthening existing relationships, and enjoying a fun evening together. A special thank you to the incredible team at Miller’s Ale House for being such gracious hosts. From…
Congratulations to Wave 6 Pools, LLC on their Ribbon Cutting with the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce! We were proud to celebrate this exciting milestone with owner Mike Friedmann and the Wave 6 Pools team. After nine years of serving homeowners throughout Southwest Florida, they’re continuing to grow their presence in the Greater Estero community.…
Congratulations to Studio B on the celebration of their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on July 17, 2026! The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was excited to be a part of this milestone celebration.