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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.
Leadership Estero, a development program of the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce, held its Government & History Day on October 10. Stops included the Schoolhouse and Cottage Museum of the Estero Historical Society, Koreshan State Park, and the Village of Estero. Shout out to Chick-fil-A for sponsoring lunch! The presentations gave our members a better…
The 2025-2026 Leadership Estero year-long program started with an exciting and revealing Kick-off event in September. This year’s roster is made up of: Allie Tafeen, TLC Marketing & Creative Services Caitlin George, NCH Heather Skaza Acosta, Florida Gulf Coast University John Bodner, Lee County Clerk of Court Joy Robinson, FineMark Bank Lisa Pesco-Swanson, Interfaith Charities Luke Czaplewski, Ageless Fitness Megan Calamaro, Caalm Accounting…
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…