Join one of our active Chamber Committees and get
to know fellow members. Promote yourself while helping
others and helping to improve the Fort Myers area
business community!
Advancing Business Leaders:
Chair: Brad Dohack, from ActionCOACH
ABL’s purpose is to develop, attract and retain
talented business leaders for Lee County by providing
a forum for forward thinking, forward moving young
business leaders to increase their sphere of influence
and advance their careers.
Meets: Chamber office
Contact: angela@fortmyers.org
Ambassadors:
Chair: Larry Corbett, Citizens First
Mortgage, LLC.
The Ambassadors greet New Members at Chamber functions,
attend Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings, and distribute
New Member Plaques.
Meets: 1st Wed. of month 8:00am - Chamber
office
Auction 2008:
Chair: Lee Golden, Florida Gulf Bank
The Annual Auction, held in March, is an important fundraiser
for the Chamber as well as an opportunity to network
and spotlight Chamber Members through sponsorships.
Meets: Chamber office
Contact: Patricia@fortmyers.org
Public Issues Forum:
Chair: Heather Christie, ActionCOACH
The Public Issues Forum hosts roundtable discussion
groups with City of Fort Myers, Lee County, State of
Florida and Federal elected representatives and officials.
Meets: Quarterly - at the Chamber office
Education - Grants Review:
Chair: TBA
The Education Grants Review Committee directs the granting
of educational funds by reviewing applications quarterly.
Meets: Quarterly - at the Chamber office
Download: Education
Grant Application
Emerging Leaders:
Chair: Marti Van Veen, Southwest Florida
Regional Medical Center
The Emerging Leaders Committee helps develop the curriculum
and goals for the Emerging Leaders Program, a leadership
development program for Lee County, Florida.
Contact: gleeann@fortmyers.org
Professional Network Groups:
PNG I Chair: Jennifer Carvalho, T&M
Portable Restrooms, Inc.
PNG II Chair: Becky Wilson, Aramark
Uniform Service
Chair: Kathy Stupp, Homewood Suites
The Professional Network Groups are Chamber members
who help each other develop their businesses by exchanging
leads and current marketplace information.
Meets: to be announced, membership
limited
Golf Tournament:
Chair: David Douglas, David Douglas
& Assoc.
The Golf Tournament Committee produces the Annual Greater
Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Allan Fox Golf Tournament.
Meets: as needed at the Chamber offices
Contact: patricia@fortmyers.org
Tourism:
Chair: Janet Courtney, Outdoor World
/ Bass Pro Shops
The Tourism Committee works on Chamber programs to heighten
the awareness of Tourism as our #1 industry.
Meets: Chamber office
Women in Business:
Chair: Sharon Torregrossa, Chico's
Charities
The "Women in Business Committee" serves the
Women in Business Group and is responsible for the presentation
of the "Apex Award" given to one exceptional
woman at the end of the year.
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of the month
Contact: patricia@fortmyers.org
Holiday Party:
Chair: Sandra Stilwell, Stilwell Enterprises
The annual holiday party is held the 1st Tuesday of
December. The committee plans entertainment and decor,
along with securing sponsors for this well attended
event.
Meets: Chamber office
Contact: patricia@fortmyers.org
Global Expo:
Chair: TBA
The Global Expo committee plans and executes the business
to business tradeshow and coordinates participating
members to market their companies to the business community.
Meets: Chamber office
Contact: patricia@fortmyers.org
To join a committee, contact the Chamber
office by email
or call 332-2930.
