FEBRUARY EVENTS
Wednesday, February 5, 4:00-6:00PM
Nemo's at HeadPinz
Tuesday, February 11, 5:00-7:00PM
Seed & Bean Market
Thursday, February 13, 7:30-8:30AM
Home Tech
Sunday, February 16, 4:00-7:00PM
HeadPinz
Thursday, February 27, 5:00-7:00PM
Blue Moon Pizza
Saturday, February 29
Hammond Stadium
Thursday, February 20, 11:00AM-1:30PM
JetBlue Park
Wednesday, March 25, 4:30-6:30PM
Fort Myers Brewing Co.
SWEETHEARTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Committee will host their annual Wine and Dessert Auction to benefit the Women in Business Scholarship Fund this Wednesday, February 5 at 4:00PM at Nemo’s Sports Bistro - HeadPinz Fort Myers 14513 Global Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33913.

The Women in Business Scholarship Fund supports non-traditional students, demonstrating financial need, with preference given to single, divorced, or widowed individuals with children. 

Please help build the scholarship fund by donating:
  • Desserts, dessert related, dessert wine, etc.
• Gift baskets, gift certificates, gift cards
• Pair a bottle of your favorite wine with gift certificate for services from your business
 
Donations may be brought directly to the event at Nemo’s/HeadPinz on February 5, 2020 by 3pm. If you have questions, please contact Kelly Thawley, chair of the Women in Business Scholarship Subcommittee, 239.939.6311, KellyKT@LeeSchools.net
 
You can also support the cause by attending and bringing a friend!

Thank you to Busey Bank for serving as the event and scholarship sponsor, and to HeadPinz for hosting.
THIS MONTH'S EMAIL SPONSOR
CHAMBER AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH
Name: Tina Gonzalez

Even though she is a sales person by trade, she’ll always be a reporter at heart. She is incapable of pitching something she herself does not wholeheartedly believe in. After 25 successful years in corporate sales management roles, she found herself wanting to help bring piece of mind to individuals who have previously struggled with purchasing or selling a home. Tina is passionate about the needs and goals of her clients. She has a passion for providing solutions while bringing energy, dedication and personal knowledge.

Born and raised in West Virginia, Tina moved to Florida 21 years ago. Here she met her husband and found her true place in life; being a mom of two beautiful children. She loves the outside Florida life, and takes in as many sunsets as life allows.  
FEBRUARY RIBBON CUTTINGS
Thursday, February 6, 5:30PM
15681 New Hampshire Ct.
Fort Myers, FL 33908

Monday, February 10, 10:30AM
10035 Gulf Coast Main St. F100
Fort Myers, FL 33913

Thursday, February 13, 8:30AM
13140 Metro Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33966
Tuesday, February 18, 4:30PM
8210 Cypress Lake Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33919

Thursday, February 20, 5:00PM
4910 Silver Gate Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33907
CHAMBER NIGHT WITH THE TWINS
Join fellow members from the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and our friends at the Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 29 at 6:05PM for a night of baseball with the Minnesota Twins. This is an exclusive opportunity for Chamber members, and the Twins have generously offered a special reduced rate of $20 for GREAT SEATS in view of home plate. Tickets will be available for pick-up at a VIP table near the box office the night of the game. Parking is NOT included with your ticket.
SPRING TRAINING TICKETS - AVAILABILITY UPDATE
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce purchases Spring Training season tickets for both the  Boston Red Sox  and  Minnesota Twins . The Chamber has excellent seats for both teams and a s a member benefit, these tickets are then made available for purchase by members in good standing.

Tickets to a game are a great team-building outing for your staff, or a fantastic opportunity to spend some quality time with current or potential clients!

Available games are listed below. See the end of this email for instructions on how to purchase tickets to either team and to read the fine print***.
TWINS GAMES
$55 PER PAIR

  • Friday, February 21**, 6:05PM (U. Minnesota Gophers/$28 per pair)

  • Sunday, February 23, 1:05PM (Blue Jays)

  • Monday, February 24, 1:05PM (Red Sox)

  • Wednesday, February 26, 1:05PM (Phillies)

  • Friday, February 28, 1:05PM (Red Sox)

  • Tuesday, March 3, 1:05PM (Detroit)

  • Friday, March 6, 1:05PM (Rays)

  • Monday, March 9, 1:05PM (Tigers)

  • Wednesday, March 11, 1:05PM (Braves)

  • Thursday, March 12, 6:05PM (Orioles)

  • Wednesday, March 18, 1:05PM (Baltimore)

  • Friday, March 20, 6:05PM (Red Sox)
RED SOX GAMES
$70 PER PAIR

  • Friday, February 21**, 1:05 PM (Northeastern University/$35 per pair)

  • Tuesday, February 25, 1:05PM (Orioles)

  • Thursday, February 27, 1:05PM (Phillies)

  • Wednesday, March 4, 1:05PM (Tigers)

  • Thursday, March 5, 1:05PM (Astros)

  • Saturday, March 7, 1:05PM (Blue Jays)

  • Sunday, March 8, 1:05PM (Twins)

  • Tuesday, March 10, 1:05PM (Cardinals)

  • Friday, March 13, 1:05PM (Rays)

  • Monday, March 16, 1:05PM (Pirates)

  • Tuesday, March 17, 1:05PM (Braves)

  • Thursday, March 19, 6:05PM (Rays)

  • Saturday, March 21, 1:05PM (Orioles)

  • Sunday, March 22, 1:05PM (Twins)

  • Tuesday, March 24, 1:05PM (Braves)
HOW TO PURCHASE SPRING TRAINING TICKETS
1) Review the availability   for each team above.
 
2) Send an email  to Debra DeHaven,  Debra@fortmyers.org  that includes your name, company name,   the date of the game of your choice, and the teams playing that game.
 
3) Debra will reply with the availability for that game, and then provide an invoice for the tickets. Please be patient in hearing back; it may not be immediate.
 
4) Tickets are only considered  confirmed after payment is received.
 
***The fine print:
  • Limit 1 pair of tickets per game.
  • Orders are processed on a "first come, first served" basis.
  • Tickets are non-refundable.
  • Only Chamber members in good standing may purchase tickets. Good standing = current Chamber members with dues paid.
  • Orders may only be placed by email only. No phone calls please.