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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!
Advancing Business Leaders:
Chair: Ted Yeatts, Country Inn & Suites- Sanibel Gateway
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
Photo Galleries: View Advancing Business Leaders Photo Galleries
Ambassadors Committee:
Chair: Terri Crawford, Lee County Library System
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
Contact: Erika@fortmyers.org
Auction 2010:
Chair: Lee Golden, Florida Gulf Bank
Co-Chair: Mark Blust, The Prawnbroker Group
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: erika@fortmyers.org
Public Issues Forum:
Chair: Deborah Liftig, The Florida Chamber of Commerce
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
Chair: Joe Mitchell, Pool Pros
Grants Chair: Paul Hill, Fast Signs
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
The Greater Fort Myers Leadership:
Chair: Bill Turner, Florida Gulf Bank
The committee helps develop the curriculum and goals for The Greater Fort Myers Leadership Program, a leadership development program for Lee County, Florida.
Contact: gleeann@fortmyers.org
Professional Network Group (Breakfast):
Chair: Maggie Le Blanc, The Beaux-Arts Group
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
Contact: angela@fortmyers.org
Professional Network Group (Lunch):
Chair: Dean Picillio, HBK Sorce
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
Contact: angela@fortmyers.org
Golf Tournament:
Chair: Dave Douglas, David Douglas Assoc., Inc
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: erika@fortmyers.org
Tourism:
Chair: Colleen DePasquale, Hilton Garden Inn
The Tourism Committee works on Chamber programs to heighten the awareness of Tourism as our #1 industry.
Meets: Chamber office
Women in Business:
Chair: Melissa Simontes, PACE Center for Girls Lee County
Co-Chair: Hannah Pelle, YMCA of Lee County
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: gleeann@fortmyers.org
Committee: View Women in Business Committee Members
Photo Galleries: View Women in Business Photo Galleries
To join a committee, contact the Chamber office by email or call 332-2930.
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