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Chamber Support Everblades in Game Three of Playoffs On June 10, 2026 The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce held a drawing to host lucky members at game three of the Kelly Cup playoffs. The Florida Everblades defeated the Kansas City Mavericks 2 -1 in overtime at the first home game of the final round. The…
The Leadership Estero class of 2026-2026 celebrated their graduation on June 5, 2026 at the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner. These ten members spent the last year getting hands-on experience with local agencies in the Greater Estero area government & history, public safety, arts & tourism, social services, environment, education, and healthcare. John…
The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Coup Electric’s Southwest Florida facility on Friday, May 22! This exciting milestone reflects CoupElectric’s continued growth, commitment to innovation, and dedication to serving businesses and residents throughout our region. Chamber members, community leaders, and guests gathered to mark the occasion and…
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 was excited to feature Arthrex ‘ Andy Petry as the featured speaker at our Sept. 10 Food for Thought Luncheon. A packed house learned how this global company is making a significant impact by “helping surgeons treat their patients better” both in Southwest Florida and all over the world.…
Over 130 business community members joined us at Hertz #1 Club on August 21, 2025 for Alive After Five! at Hertz Arena. A big thank you to Mike Kelly and the Florida Everblades Professional Hockey Club for being amazing hosts and providing delicious food and a top notch environment for making new connections! And congratulations…
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 our area forward!
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 our amazing Chamber members who brought the…
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 boards, and the Chamber, Cliff brings heart and…
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…
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 Gulf Coast University this fall to pursue a…
Chris Simoneau of Lee Health captivated a packed room at the April Food for Thought Luncheon, hosted by the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce, with his thought-provoking presentation: “The Promise and Peril of Southwest Florida Healthcare.” Drawing on his deep expertise as a healthcare strategist, Simoneau offered compelling insights into the region’s evolving landscape-sparking conversation…
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…
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…