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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.

Food for Thought with Dr. Ankush Gulati

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | January 22, 2026 | Comments Off on Food for Thought with Dr. Ankush Gulati
Jan 26 FFT Gulati

The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce thanks Dr. Ankush Gulati from the Kidney Institute of Florida for a engaging and informative discussion of the benefits of early testing for ourselves and our employees at our Food for Thought Luncheon on January 21. These luncheons are a great opportunity for local business leaders to network, learn…

Leadership Estero Arts and Tourism Day 2026

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Leadership Estero Arts and Tourism Day 2026

Leadership Estero, the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce’s year-long leadership series, enjoyed a full day of exposure to some of the many arts and tourism opportunities here in Southwest Florida on Friday, January 16. Stops at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, The Cottages/Wonder Gardens, and Arts Bonita provided hands-on experiences and presentations from local professionals…

Alive After Five at Venture Visionary Partners

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Alive After Five at Venture Visionary Partners
Alive After Five at Venture Visionary Partners Jan 2026

The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce started with year off with a bang at the Alive After Five held at the incredible meeting space at Venture Visionary Partners. A large crowd relaxed, networked and enjoyed the incredible food provided by Miller’s Ale House! Many thanks to Brook Bright & Venture Visionary Partners team for hosting…

Toasted Yolk Ribbon Cutting

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Toasted Yolk Ribbon Cutting
Toasted Yolk Ribbon Cutting 1-5-2026

The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce loved celebrating the official Ribbon Cutting of The Toasted Yolk Cafe on January 5! This popular brunch spot is now open and serving up delicious breakfast, lunch, and craft cocktails in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Thank you to the Toasted Yolk team for choosing Estero, and to everyone who joined…

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…

Food for Thought with Dr. Ankush Gulati

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | January 22, 2026 | Comments Off on Food for Thought with Dr. Ankush Gulati
Jan 26 FFT Gulati

The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce thanks Dr. Ankush Gulati from the Kidney Institute of Florida for a engaging and informative discussion of the benefits of early testing for ourselves and our employees at our Food for Thought Luncheon on January 21. These luncheons are a great opportunity for local business leaders to network, learn…

Leadership Estero Arts and Tourism Day 2026

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | January 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Leadership Estero Arts and Tourism Day 2026

Leadership Estero, the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce’s year-long leadership series, enjoyed a full day of exposure to some of the many arts and tourism opportunities here in Southwest Florida on Friday, January 16. Stops at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, The Cottages/Wonder Gardens, and Arts Bonita provided hands-on experiences and presentations from local professionals…

Alive After Five at Venture Visionary Partners

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | January 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Alive After Five at Venture Visionary Partners
Alive After Five at Venture Visionary Partners Jan 2026

The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce started with year off with a bang at the Alive After Five held at the incredible meeting space at Venture Visionary Partners. A large crowd relaxed, networked and enjoyed the incredible food provided by Miller’s Ale House! Many thanks to Brook Bright & Venture Visionary Partners team for hosting…

Toasted Yolk Ribbon Cutting

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Toasted Yolk Ribbon Cutting
Toasted Yolk Ribbon Cutting 1-5-2026

The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce loved celebrating the official Ribbon Cutting of The Toasted Yolk Cafe on January 5! This popular brunch spot is now open and serving up delicious breakfast, lunch, and craft cocktails in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Thank you to the Toasted Yolk team for choosing Estero, and to everyone who joined…

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…