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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.

January Leadership Estero Class

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | January 25, 2024 | Comments Off on January Leadership Estero Class
Leadership Estero Jan 2024

January Leadership Estero Class The 2024 Leadership Estero Class had a wonderful, fun-packed day Friday with a curriculum focus on History, Arts, & Tourism.  The morning rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits!   The day commenced with an informative presentation by Estero Historical Society President Gail Langer. The Estero Historical Society sponsored a full breakfast buffet…

Food for Thought featuring Rick Jacobs

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | January 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Food for Thought featuring Rick Jacobs

Food for Thought featuring Rick Jacobs Thank you, Rick Jacobs, Director at 4KIDS of Southwest Florida for updating the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce membership on January 10 at our “Food for Thought” luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Estero, Florida. 4KIDS Southwest Florida serves kids and families in crisis across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades…

Food for Thought featuring Joe Ryan

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | December 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Food for Thought featuring Joe Ryan

Food for Thought featuring Joe Ryan The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce hosted their December 2023 “Food for Thought” luncheon at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Estero, Florida. Joe Ryan, System Director of Lee Health Coconut Point, shared his Power Point presentation: “The Power of Team Culture”. His presentation included the keys to cultivating a…

2023 Annual Holiday Party

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | December 12, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 Annual Holiday Party

2023 Annual Holiday Party On December 9, 2023 a festive and generous gathering of members and friends of the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce celebrated our community at Spring Run Golf Club. Santa and Mrs. Claus set the stage for festivities, food and fun. Guests brought donations for the Estero Fire Rescue Fill-A-Fire Truck Toy…

Coffee & Conversation with Larry Fiesel

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 16, 2023 | Comments Off on Coffee & Conversation with Larry Fiesel

Coffee & Conversation with Larry Fiesel On Nov. 16 Estero Councilmember Larry Fiesel hosted the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce’s monthly “Coffee & Conversation” at Pelican Landing Clubhouse. Residents and business owners took advantage of the opportunity to ask and learn about issues facing Village of Estero District 2. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Food for thought Featuring Tommy Doyle

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 15, 2023 | Comments Off on Food for thought Featuring Tommy Doyle

Food for thought Featuring Tommy Doyle The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to have Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle at the November Food for Thought luncheon. The rain didn’t keep people away from learning about how our elections are kept safe and efficient. Mr. Doyle covered several topics including ballot fraud…

How To Network The Right Way

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2023 | Comments Off on How To Network The Right Way
networking

6 Useful Tips for ‘Podium’ Finishes at Networking Events A networking event is a great opportunity to do more than hope to find people to solve your institutional problems. Instead, networking events are ideal opportunities to display excellence within a team setting. While doing so, you can gain invaluable insights and making meaningful and lasting…

This Year, Make a Marketing Plan

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2023 | Comments Off on This Year, Make a Marketing Plan

As the new year draws near, small businesses are celebrating with employees and families alike. Holiday preparations go beyond planning parties and gatherings though as the new year lurks just around the corner and brings new opportunities that can be capitalized upon. Working within our community has shown that creating a marketing plan is the…

How Entrepreneurs Use Networking

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2023 | Comments Off on How Entrepreneurs Use Networking

An essential skill for any entrepreneur the ability to create meaningful connections via networking, also called network development. Creating connections with customers both old and new is important but creating a network of other entrepreneurs and business owners provides value customers can’t provide. Typically this comes in the form of insights and ideas from various industry…

3 Creative Ways to Become Top of Mind

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2023 | Comments Off on 3 Creative Ways to Become Top of Mind

Do you want people to think about your business before all others? Of course, you do. The first step to patronizing your business is remembering it exists. Imagine you have a free evening, and you want to go out to eat. It doesn’t matter how amazing the food is at the new place down the…

January Leadership Estero Class

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | January 25, 2024 | Comments Off on January Leadership Estero Class
Leadership Estero Jan 2024

January Leadership Estero Class The 2024 Leadership Estero Class had a wonderful, fun-packed day Friday with a curriculum focus on History, Arts, & Tourism.  The morning rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits!   The day commenced with an informative presentation by Estero Historical Society President Gail Langer. The Estero Historical Society sponsored a full breakfast buffet…

Food for Thought featuring Rick Jacobs

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | January 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Food for Thought featuring Rick Jacobs

Food for Thought featuring Rick Jacobs Thank you, Rick Jacobs, Director at 4KIDS of Southwest Florida for updating the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce membership on January 10 at our “Food for Thought” luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Estero, Florida. 4KIDS Southwest Florida serves kids and families in crisis across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades…

Food for Thought featuring Joe Ryan

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | December 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Food for Thought featuring Joe Ryan

Food for Thought featuring Joe Ryan The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce hosted their December 2023 “Food for Thought” luncheon at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Estero, Florida. Joe Ryan, System Director of Lee Health Coconut Point, shared his Power Point presentation: “The Power of Team Culture”. His presentation included the keys to cultivating a…

2023 Annual Holiday Party

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | December 12, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 Annual Holiday Party

2023 Annual Holiday Party On December 9, 2023 a festive and generous gathering of members and friends of the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce celebrated our community at Spring Run Golf Club. Santa and Mrs. Claus set the stage for festivities, food and fun. Guests brought donations for the Estero Fire Rescue Fill-A-Fire Truck Toy…

Coffee & Conversation with Larry Fiesel

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 16, 2023 | Comments Off on Coffee & Conversation with Larry Fiesel

Coffee & Conversation with Larry Fiesel On Nov. 16 Estero Councilmember Larry Fiesel hosted the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce’s monthly “Coffee & Conversation” at Pelican Landing Clubhouse. Residents and business owners took advantage of the opportunity to ask and learn about issues facing Village of Estero District 2. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Food for thought Featuring Tommy Doyle

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 15, 2023 | Comments Off on Food for thought Featuring Tommy Doyle

Food for thought Featuring Tommy Doyle The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to have Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle at the November Food for Thought luncheon. The rain didn’t keep people away from learning about how our elections are kept safe and efficient. Mr. Doyle covered several topics including ballot fraud…

How To Network The Right Way

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2023 | Comments Off on How To Network The Right Way
networking

6 Useful Tips for ‘Podium’ Finishes at Networking Events A networking event is a great opportunity to do more than hope to find people to solve your institutional problems. Instead, networking events are ideal opportunities to display excellence within a team setting. While doing so, you can gain invaluable insights and making meaningful and lasting…

This Year, Make a Marketing Plan

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2023 | Comments Off on This Year, Make a Marketing Plan

As the new year draws near, small businesses are celebrating with employees and families alike. Holiday preparations go beyond planning parties and gatherings though as the new year lurks just around the corner and brings new opportunities that can be capitalized upon. Working within our community has shown that creating a marketing plan is the…

How Entrepreneurs Use Networking

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2023 | Comments Off on How Entrepreneurs Use Networking

An essential skill for any entrepreneur the ability to create meaningful connections via networking, also called network development. Creating connections with customers both old and new is important but creating a network of other entrepreneurs and business owners provides value customers can’t provide. Typically this comes in the form of insights and ideas from various industry…

3 Creative Ways to Become Top of Mind

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 3, 2023 | Comments Off on 3 Creative Ways to Become Top of Mind

Do you want people to think about your business before all others? Of course, you do. The first step to patronizing your business is remembering it exists. Imagine you have a free evening, and you want to go out to eat. It doesn’t matter how amazing the food is at the new place down the…