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Annual Estero Magazine

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.

2025 Topical Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | December 9, 2025 | Comments Off on 2025 Topical Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
2025 CP Holiday Parade

What an incredible night for a beloved community tradition! Coconut Point’s Annual Tropical Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting drew a fantastic crowd-families, neighbors, local bands, festive floats, and community leaders all came together to kick off the season in true Estero style.A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special.…

2025-2026 Leadership Estero Public Safety Day

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 25, 2025 | Comments Off on 2025-2026 Leadership Estero Public Safety Day
Leadership Estero Class of 25-26 Public Safety Day

Leadership Estero, the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce‘s year-long leadership series, toured a number of Public Safety facilities responsible for the protection of the greater Estero area on Friday, November 21, 2025. The group got hands-on with agencies including the Lee County Jail, Lee County Sheriff’s Office Nan’s Ranch, as well as a visit to…

Food for Thought with Dr. MacDonald

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Food for Thought with Dr. MacDonald
Oct 2025 Food for Thought

The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce thanks Dr. MacDonald for a terrific presentation on Southwest Florida Proton, the 47th Proton Center for cancer treatment in the United States, opening soon. The crowd for our November Food for Thought luncheon was excited to hear about how this advancement in healthcare will attract patients and other businesses…

Alive After Five at Miller’s Ale House

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2025 | Comments Off on Alive After Five at Miller’s Ale House
Millers Ale House October 2025

Miller’s Ale House was buzzing on October 23, 2025 as members of the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce business community came together for another packed Alive After Five! We’re so grateful for the delicious food, relaxed atmosphere, and terrific company that made the evening such a success. Attendees enjoyed networking, giveaways, and plenty of great conversations that…

October 2025 Food for Thought

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | October 13, 2025 | Comments Off on October 2025 Food for Thought

The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to feature Lee County Port Authority Director Steven Hennigan at the October 2025 “Food For Thought” luncheon. Hennigan brought one-of-a-kind insight into the expansion of RSW and how it will impact the greater Estero area economy for years to come.   The Chamber hosts these meetings as…

2025-2026 Leadership Estero Government & History Day

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | October 12, 2025 | Comments Off on 2025-2026 Leadership Estero Government & History Day
2025-2026 Leadership Estero Government and History Day

Leadership Estero, a development program of the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce, held its Government & History Day on October 10. Stops included the Schoolhouse and Cottage Museum of the Estero Historical Society, Koreshan State Park, and the Village of Estero. Shout out to Chick-fil-A for sponsoring lunch! The presentations gave our members a better…

2025-2026 Leadership Estero Kicks-Off

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | September 30, 2025 | Comments Off on 2025-2026 Leadership Estero Kicks-Off
Leadership Estero Class of 2025-2026

The 2025-2026 Leadership Estero year-long program started with an exciting and revealing Kick-off event in September. This year’s roster is made up of: Allie Tafeen, TLC Marketing & Creative Services Caitlin George, NCH Heather Skaza Acosta, Florida Gulf Coast University John Bodner, Lee County Clerk of Court Joy Robinson, FineMark Bank Lisa Pesco-Swanson, Interfaith Charities Luke Czaplewski, Ageless Fitness Megan Calamaro, Caalm Accounting…

Food For Thought Featuring Andy Petry

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | September 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Food For Thought Featuring Andy Petry
Food For Thought Sept 2025

The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was excited to feature Arthrex ‘ Andy Petry as the featured speaker at our Sept. 10 Food for Thought Luncheon. A packed house learned how this global company is making a significant impact by “helping surgeons treat their patients better” both in Southwest Florida and all over the world.…

Alive after Five at Hertz #1 Club

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | August 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Alive after Five at Hertz #1 Club
Hertz AAF Aug 2025

Over 130 business community members joined us at Hertz #1 Club on August 21, 2025 for Alive After Five! at Hertz Arena. A big thank you to Mike Kelly and the Florida Everblades Professional Hockey Club for being amazing hosts and providing delicious food and a top notch environment for making new connections! And congratulations…

Alive after Five at Ted’s Montana Grill

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Alive after Five at Ted’s Montana Grill
AAF July 31-2025

Huge thanks to Ted’s Montana Grill for hosting Alive After Five! on July 31, 2025. A full and lively crowd filled the deck for great food and casual socializing with fellow peers, members, and future members! It may be summer but our local business community never stops moving our area forward!

2025 Topical Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | December 9, 2025 | Comments Off on 2025 Topical Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
2025 CP Holiday Parade

What an incredible night for a beloved community tradition!  Coconut Point’s Annual Tropical Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting drew a fantastic crowd-families, neighbors, local bands, festive floats, and community leaders all came together to kick off the season in true Estero style. A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening…

2025-2026 Leadership Estero Public Safety Day

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 25, 2025 | Comments Off on 2025-2026 Leadership Estero Public Safety Day
Leadership Estero Class of 25-26 Public Safety Day

Leadership Estero, the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce‘s year-long leadership series, toured a number of Public Safety facilities responsible for the protection of the greater Estero area on Friday, November 21, 2025. The group got hands-on with agencies including the Lee County Jail, Lee County Sheriff’s Office Nan’s Ranch, as well as a visit to…

Food for Thought with Dr. MacDonald

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Food for Thought with Dr. MacDonald
Oct 2025 Food for Thought

The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce thanks Dr. MacDonald for a terrific presentation on Southwest Florida Proton, the 47th Proton Center for cancer treatment in the United States, opening soon. The crowd for our November Food for Thought luncheon was excited to hear about how this advancement in healthcare will attract patients and other businesses…

Alive After Five at Miller’s Ale House

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2025 | Comments Off on Alive After Five at Miller’s Ale House
Millers Ale House October 2025

Miller’s Ale House was buzzing on October 23, 2025 as members of the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce business community came together for another packed Alive After Five! We’re so grateful for the delicious food, relaxed atmosphere, and terrific company that made the evening such a success. Attendees enjoyed networking, giveaways, and plenty of great conversations that…

October 2025 Food for Thought

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | October 13, 2025 | Comments Off on October 2025 Food for Thought

The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to feature Lee County Port Authority Director Steven Hennigan at the October 2025 “Food For Thought” luncheon. Hennigan brought one-of-a-kind insight into the expansion of RSW and how it will impact the greater Estero area economy for years to come.   The Chamber hosts these meetings as…

2025-2026 Leadership Estero Government & History Day

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | October 12, 2025 | Comments Off on 2025-2026 Leadership Estero Government & History Day
2025-2026 Leadership Estero Government and History Day

Leadership Estero, a development program of the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce, held its Government & History Day on October 10. Stops included the Schoolhouse and Cottage Museum of the Estero Historical Society, Koreshan State Park, and the Village of Estero. Shout out to Chick-fil-A for sponsoring lunch! The presentations gave our members a better…

2025-2026 Leadership Estero Kicks-Off

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | September 30, 2025 | Comments Off on 2025-2026 Leadership Estero Kicks-Off
Leadership Estero Class of 2025-2026

The 2025-2026 Leadership Estero year-long program started with an exciting and revealing Kick-off event in September. This year’s roster is made up of: Allie Tafeen, TLC Marketing & Creative Services Caitlin George, NCH Heather Skaza Acosta, Florida Gulf Coast University John Bodner, Lee County Clerk of Court Joy Robinson, FineMark Bank Lisa Pesco-Swanson, Interfaith Charities Luke Czaplewski, Ageless Fitness Megan Calamaro, Caalm Accounting…

Food For Thought Featuring Andy Petry

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | September 11, 2025 | Comments Off on Food For Thought Featuring Andy Petry
Food For Thought Sept 2025

The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was excited to feature Arthrex ‘ Andy Petry as the featured speaker at our Sept. 10 Food for Thought Luncheon. A packed house learned how this global company is making a significant impact by “helping surgeons treat their patients better” both in Southwest Florida and all over the world.…

Alive after Five at Hertz #1 Club

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | August 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Alive after Five at Hertz #1 Club
Hertz AAF Aug 2025

Over 130 business community members joined us at Hertz #1 Club on August 21, 2025 for Alive After Five! at Hertz Arena. A big thank you to Mike Kelly and the Florida Everblades Professional Hockey Club for being amazing hosts and providing delicious food and a top notch environment for making new connections! And congratulations…

Alive after Five at Ted’s Montana Grill

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | July 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Alive after Five at Ted’s Montana Grill
AAF July 31-2025

Huge thanks to Ted’s Montana Grill for hosting Alive After Five! on July 31, 2025. A full and lively crowd filled the deck for great food and casual socializing with fellow peers, members, and future members! It may be summer but our local business community never stops moving our area forward!