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Committees
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!
Ambassadors Committee:
Chair: Holly Kilgus, Courtyard by Marriott - Gulf Coast Town Center
The Ambassadors greet new members at Chamber functions, attend ribbon cuttings and grand openings, and distribute new member plaques.
Meets: 1st Wed. of month 8:30am - Chamber office
Contact: Admin@fortmyers.org
Auction 2013:
Chair: Mark Blust, The Prawnbroker Group
The Annual Auction, held in April, is an important fundraiser for the Chamber as well as an opportunity to network and spotlight Chamber Members through sponsorships.
Meets: As needed at the Chamber office at 8:00 a.m.
Contact: Erika@fortmyers.org
Education Grants:
Grants Chair: Paul Hill, Fast Signs
Chair: Joe Mitchell, Pool Pros Inc
The Education Grants Review Committee directs the granting of educational funds by reviewing applications quarterly.
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of the first month of every quarter at 8:00 a.m. - at the Chamber office
Download: Education Grant Application
Contact: Admin@fortmyers.org
Annual Tails & Tailgating Fishing Tournament:
Chair: Dan Adams, Stevens Construction
The committee helps develop the Chamber's fishing tournament held in November.
Meets: Chamber office
Contact: EricaC@fortmyers.org
The Greater Fort Myers Leadership Program:
Chair: Brett Bodine, Boston Red Sox
Co-Chair: Nancy Collura, Merrill Lynch
The committee helps develop the curriculum and goals for The Greater Fort Myers Leadership Program, a leadership development program for Lee County, Florida.
Meets: Leadership is held September - November
Contact: Erika@fortmyers.org
Download: Leadership Application
Professional Network Group (Breakfast - First Watch):
Chair: Todd Tooley, VIP Realty Group, Inc.
The Professional Network Groups are Chamber members who help each other develop their businesses by exchanging leads and current marketplace information.
Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, membership limited
Contact: EricaC@fortmyers.org
Professional Network Group (Lunch - Connors Steak & Seafood):
Group 1 Chair: John Curtis, Florida Everblades/Germain Arena
The Professional Network Groups are Chamber members who help each other develop their businesses by exchanging leads and current marketplace information.
Group 1 Meets: 1st & 3rd Tuesday - Connors Steak & Seafood
Contact: EricaC@fortmyers.org
Annual Golf Tournament:
Chair: Joe Mitchell, Pool Pros, Inc
Co-Chair: Marion Briggs, Sun Country Homes
The Golf Tournament Committee produces the Annual Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Allan Fox Golf Tournament.
Meets: As needed at the Chamber office at 8:00 a.m.
Contact: Erika@fortmyers.org
Tourism:
Chair: Christin Davlin, Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau
Chair: Jon Lai, Hyatt Place Fort Myers/ at The Forum
The Tourism Committee works on Chamber programs to heighten the awareness of Tourism as our #1 industry.
Meets: various locations
Contact: Colleen@fortmyers.org
Women in Business:
Chair: Christin Collins, Lee Memorial Health System Foundation
Co-Chair: Kelsey Thompson, Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company P.A.
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: Monthly
Contact: Colleen@fortmyers.org
Committee: View Women in Business Committee Members
Photo Galleries: View Women in Business Photo Galleries
Membership Concierge Services:
Chair: Terri Crawford, Lee County Library System
The Membership Concierge Committee works with the Ambassador Committee to ensure members are satisfied and to help new members get the most out of their memberships.
Meets: Monthly at the Chamber office
Contact: EricaC@fortmyers.org
To join a committee, please contact the Chamber office by email or call (239) 332-2930.
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