August 2018
A Message From Our President & CEO
By Colleen DePasquale
Our goal this year is to finish out our 3 year strategic plan, part of the plan is to tell our story better – making sure that you, our members, are “in the know” about what we are working on at the Chamber. Each month, our newsletter will bring you news, information or updates from me or another member.

It's APEX Season in Southwest Florida!

The 13th Annual APEX Awards
Saturday, August 25th
6 - 10 PM
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
5001 Coconut Rd.
Estero
Announcing Our Five APEX Finalists!
  • Susan Bennett of Susan Bennett Marketing & Media
  • Kelly L. Fayer of Kelly L. Fayer P.A.
  • Teri Hansen of Priority Marketing
  • Christina Harris Schwinn of Pavese Law Firm
  • Judy Williams of SPADA Salon & Day Spa

Upcoming Events
Thursday, August 9
7:30 - 8:30 AM
IBERIABANK
4670 Summerlin Rd.
Fort Myers
Tuesday, August 14
5 - 7 PM
CenturyLink Sports Complex
14100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Fort Myers
Thursday, August 16
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
St. Charles Yacht Club
15900 St. Charles Harbour Blvd.
Fort Myers
Thursday, August 30
5 - 7 PM
Bahama Breeze Island Grille
14701 S. Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers
Wednesday, September 5
4 - 6 PM
IBERIABANK
9101 College Pointe Court
Fort Myers
Thursday, September 19
7:30 AM - 3 PM
Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa
17260 Harbour Point Dr.
Fort Myers
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August Women in Business
Society
Get Connected Luncheon
Pelican Preserve
Welcome New Members!
Member Concierge Committee Spotlight: Kristin Dilorio
A longtime local banking professional, Kristin has provided banking services to countless individuals and businesses in downtown Fort Myers for more than 15 years and is a passionate advocate for the River District. A 2009 graduate of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class, Kristin is active in the Southwest Florida community. She joined the Greater Fort Myers Member Concierge Services Committee in 2017 and earlier this year, she was elected to the River District Alliance board of directors. Kristin joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank in 2016 to manage their newly opened downtown Fort Myers branch, one of seven in Sanibel and Fort Myers for the locally owned and operated bank.
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