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Watch for our latest issue in the Fall 2023, filled with the latest up-to-date information for residents, visitors and newcomers. For questions or advertising information, contact our Publisher, Sharon Van Rite at 239-572-4000 sharon@platinummediaservices.com

Welcome to Business Blogs!

It is our goal to offer as much business education as possible to our members and the community.

Our blogs are designed for members to share best business practices in various industries. We realize one-size-does-not-fit-all and that your business or product might call for a different workflow process, different marketing technique or different hiring process.

So, slow down, read a bit and reach out to the business owner who wrote the article of interest to you.

Read. Share. Collaborate.

Ribbon Cutting for Studio B

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | July 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Ribbon Cutting for Studio B
Studio B Ribbon Cutting July 17 2026

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.

Ribbon Cutting for Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | July 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Ribbon Cutting for Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk

Congratulations to Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk on their Ribbon Cutting on July 11, 2026. The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to partner with you in celebrating this amazing addition to greater Estero’s community! The highly anticipated restaurant and wine club is located in Coconut Point at 22800 Via Villagio Pkwy, Estero, FL,…

810 Entertainment Alive After Five

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | June 26, 2026 | Comments Off on 810 Entertainment Alive After Five
June 2026 AAF at 810

A stellar crowd joined the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce at 810 Entertainment for a night of fun, food bowling and pool! Almost 50 members and their families made new connections, toured a terrific local venue, and took a break from the work week. Your Chamber organizes events like these to provide casual, fun environments…

Chamber at Everblades Playoff Game

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | June 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Chamber at Everblades Playoff Game
2026-06-10 Chamber at Hockey Game

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…

2025-2026 Leadership Estero Graduates

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | June 8, 2026 | Comments Off on 2025-2026 Leadership Estero Graduates
2025-2026 Leadership Estero Graduation

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…

Coup Electric Grand Re-Opening

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | June 1, 2026 | Comments Off on Coup Electric Grand Re-Opening
2026-05-22 Coup Electric Re-opening

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…

Congratulations to the Leadership Estero Class of 2025 on launching the first-ever class project in program history: the Caps & Gowns Initiative!

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | May 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Congratulations to the Leadership Estero Class of 2025 on launching the first-ever class project in program history: the Caps & Gowns Initiative!

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…

Ribbon Cutting for Complete Pest Solutions of SWFL

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | May 27, 2026 | Comments Off on Ribbon Cutting for Complete Pest Solutions of SWFL
2026-05-27 Complete Pest Solutions RC

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 2026 Annual Meeting

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | May 27, 2026 | Comments Off on Notice of 2026 Annual Meeting

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…

Ribbon Cutting for Rapallo Dental Care

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | May 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Ribbon Cutting for Rapallo Dental Care

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…

How To Network The Right Way

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2023 | Comments Off on How To Network The Right Way
networking

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…

This Year, Make a Marketing Plan

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2023 | Comments Off on This Year, Make a Marketing Plan

As the new year draws near, small businesses are celebrating with employees and families alike. Holiday preparations go beyond planning parties and gatherings though as the new year lurks just around the corner and brings new opportunities that can be capitalized upon. Working within our community has shown that creating a marketing plan is the…

How Entrepreneurs Use Networking

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2023 | Comments Off on How Entrepreneurs Use Networking

An essential skill for any entrepreneur the ability to create meaningful connections via networking, also called network development. Creating connections with customers both old and new is important but creating a network of other entrepreneurs and business owners provides value customers can’t provide. Typically this comes in the form of insights and ideas from various industry…

3 Creative Ways to Become Top of Mind

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2023 | Comments Off on 3 Creative Ways to Become Top of Mind

Do you want people to think about your business before all others? Of course, you do. The first step to patronizing your business is remembering it exists. Imagine you have a free evening, and you want to go out to eat. It doesn’t matter how amazing the food is at the new place down the…

2023 Awards Dinner

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 2, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 Awards Dinner
2023 Awards Dinner

The Estero Chamber Board Members & Bob Pritt The 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner of the Greater Estero Chamber was held at Shadow Wood Country Club on June 2. Our keynote speaker was Dr. Aysegul Timur, the new President of FGCU. The Leadership Estero Charter Class also held their commencement during the dinner, marking a year…

Food for Thought featuring Cheryl Mandell

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | September 14, 2023 | Comments Off on Food for Thought featuring Cheryl Mandell

Food for Thought featuring Cheryl Mandell Thank you Cheryl Mandell, Managing Editor of Estero Life Magazine, for being our speaker Sept. 13, 2023 for the Greater Estero Chamber, “Food 4 Thought”. The luncheon took place at the Embassy Suites in Estero. With over 25 years in print and digital media, Cheryl Mandell was promoted to…

Alive After five at Hertz Arena

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | August 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Alive After five at Hertz Arena

Alive After five at Hertz Arena Chamber members made connections and received a great tour of the Hertz Arena and its #1 club at this networking event sponsored by the Florida Everblades and Hertz Arena on August 17, 2023. EVENT SPONSORS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS