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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.
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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
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