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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.

Alive After Five at Hertz Arena

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | August 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Alive After Five at Hertz Arena
Alive After Five

A very full house (140+ attendees) at the Hertz Club at Hertz Arena, home of the three-time Kelly Cup Champion Florida Everblades! The attendees included pre-registration holders and walk-ins. There was a great amount of conversation and activity this late afternoon along with fellowship & new relationships were formed. Hertz Arena Vice President of Business…

Food for Thought: Dr. Aysegul Timur

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | July 9, 2024 | Comments Off on Food for Thought: Dr. Aysegul Timur

July 2024 Food for Thought The Rotary Club of Estero and the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce learned so much at their co-sponsored Food for Thought luncheon held July 2 featuring Dr. Aysegul Timur, the President of FGCU. She shared how FGCU’s multiple colleges are preparing over 16,000 students to meet the needs our community. Thanks to…

Small Business Insider 2024

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | June 28, 2024 | Comments Off on Small Business Insider 2024

Alive After Five at Oak & Stone Restaurant

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | June 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Alive After Five at Oak & Stone Restaurant

June Alive After Five at Oak & Stone Restaurant What a terrific evening at Oak & Stone Restaurant in Estero for the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce Alive After Five gathering! A friendly and cheerful crowd of local business owners and civic leaders enjoyed delicious food, craft drinks and a whole lot of conversation in…

2024 Awards Dinner

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | June 11, 2024 | Comments Off on 2024 Awards Dinner
2024 Annual Dinner

26th Annual Awards Dinner and Leadership Estero Graduation The 2024-2025 Board of Directors were elected and installed. The 26th Annual Awards Dinner of the Greater Estero Chamber and Leadership Estero graduation was held at Shadow Wood Country Club on June 7. Our keynote speaker was Mark Wilson of London Bay Homes. The Leadership Estero 2023-2024…

Golf Tournament

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | May 6, 2024 | Comments Off on Golf Tournament

Golf Tournament On Saturday, May 4 our Annual Golf Tournament was held in beautiful weather with a great group of golfers! Proceeds provide operating costs for the Chamber and the Estero Historical Society. We are so thankful to our sponsors, who made the event possible: Title Sponsor: Hotwire Communications Tournament Sponsor: Coconut Point Ford Breakfast…

May Food For Thought

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | May 1, 2024 | Comments Off on May Food For Thought

May Food For Thought The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was proud to host the Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller at our Food for Thought Luncheon May 1. Clerk Kevin C. Karnes gave an excellent presentation on the responsibilities of his office here in Lee County, including the safeguarding court records,…

April Food For Thought

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | April 3, 2024 | Comments Off on April Food For Thought

April Food For Thought April’s Food for Thought Luncheon featured Debra Wilson, Lee Health’s Vice President of Oncology, on Wednesday, April 3 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Estero, Florida. The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to host this presentation on how Lee Health continues to grow its services at their Cancer Institute…

EsteroFest 2024

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | March 17, 2024 | Comments Off on EsteroFest 2024

Esterofest 2024 What a great time was had by thousands of area residents at EsteroFest 2024! The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce wants to thank the many, many people who made this community celebration available with free general admission. Residents enjoyed a Kids Zone, a Business Expo, presentations from Estero Fire Rescue and the Lee…

Leadership Estero Environment Day

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | March 15, 2024 | Comments Off on Leadership Estero Environment Day

Leadership Estero Environment Day The Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce Leadership Estero Environment Day took our class on a wet walk through a Cypress Dome, to the Water School at FGCU and FGCU’s food forest, to Lee County Government’s Recycling Center and Water-to-Energy plant. The variety and scope of efforts locally to enhance and protect…

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…

2023 Awards Dinner

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | November 2, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 Awards Dinner
2023 Awards Dinner

The Estero Chamber Board Members & Bob Pritt The 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner of the Greater Estero Chamber was held at Shadow Wood Country Club on June 2. Our keynote speaker was Dr. Aysegul Timur, the new President of FGCU. The Leadership Estero Charter Class also held their commencement during the dinner, marking a year…

Food for Thought featuring Cheryl Mandell

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | September 14, 2023 | Comments Off on Food for Thought featuring Cheryl Mandell

Food for Thought featuring Cheryl Mandell Thank you Cheryl Mandell, Managing Editor of Estero Life Magazine, for being our speaker Sept. 13, 2023 for the Greater Estero Chamber, “Food 4 Thought”. The luncheon took place at the Embassy Suites in Estero. With over 25 years in print and digital media, Cheryl Mandell was promoted to…

Alive After five at Hertz Arena

By kdailey_kim@papyrusdocument.com | August 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Alive After five at Hertz Arena

Alive After five at Hertz Arena Chamber members made connections and received a great tour of the Hertz Arena and its #1 club at this networking event sponsored by the Florida Everblades and Hertz Arena on August 17, 2023. EVENT SPONSORS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS