THIS WEEK AT THE CHAMBER
Tomorrow's luncheon (Wednesday, April 28) features Ashleigh Droz from Florida Gulf Coast University sharing information about internships. 11:30AM-1:00PM at the Crowne Plaza. $25 for Chamber Members, $35 for Future Members. Masks are required in public areas of the hotel. Register online or call 239-332-2930.
On Thursday (April 29) at 5:00PM we will celebrate the opening of Murano at Three Oaks and have their ribbon cutting. They are located at 17167 Three Oaks Parkway in Fort Myers (33967). We hope you can join us!
NEOGENOMICS EXECUTIVE TO SPEAK AT WOMEN IN BUSINESS
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee will host its monthly networking event on Wednesday, May 5 from 4:00-6:00PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from guest speaker Helen Edenfield, global director of facilities and operations excellence at NeoGenomics Laboratories, a cancer diagnostics company currently expanding its state-of-the-art headquarters in south Fort Myers. Serving the last 18 years in supervisor, manager and director roles at NeoGenomics, Edenfield will provide valuable insight on vulnerability, resiliency and excellence in the workplace as well as the lessons she learned to become an effective leader within one of Lee County’s fastest growing companies.
May’s networking event is hosted and sponsored by Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Women in Business will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5 at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers. Admission is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for future members and includes one complimentary beverage. Advance registration is required as capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. Register online or call 239-332-2930.

Inceptus is the Women in Business Scholarship Sponsor for May.
BEERS WITH YOUR PEERS
We're kicking off our 5K in May with another Beers With Your Peers - this time at Palm City Brewing - on Tuesday, May 4 from 5:00-7:00PM. $15 per person, includes one complimentary beverage. Cash bar available. Make your Beers With Your Peers reservation here.

SPECIAL OFFER: $35 for the 5K and the May 4 kick-off event - includes 5K t-shirt! Book both here.

Beers With Your Peers is sponsored by Collins Vision.
5K IN MAY
Walk or run 5K over 5 days (from 5/5 to 5/9)!

$25 per person
$15 for ages 12-18
Free for kids under 5+5+1
Registration includes a t-shirt.
 

Presented by: Lee Health
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS (yodelay-hee-hoooooo!)
We are looking for volunteers to help at Chamber events. From helping at a registration table to setting up cornhole boards, there's always something to do and more hands needed.

This is a great way to meet fellow members!

Introvert? Extrovert? Combo of the two? Don't worry, we'll find a task for you that you're comfortable doing. And you'll have fun. Promise.

Here's an example of some of our events: Golf classic, Cornhole tournament, Business Before Breakfast, Monthly luncheons, Beers with your Peers, APEX Awards, Chamber 5K in May, Southwest Florida Craft Beer Week (new this year!), Chamber Awards (new this year!), and more!

Want to learn more? Give Debra a YODELAY-HEE-HOOOOOO at 239-332-2930 (or by email).
MEMBER OF THE WEEK: BLING BINS
Bling Bins is a 100% environmental friendly curbside service specializing in sanitizing, disinfecting and deodorizing of trash/recycle bins and dumpsters for residential, commercial, apartment complex and condominium associations.  

Their sanitation method is like none other in today's market. Their self-contained cleaning unit collects all the solution and wastewater to avoid urban run-off to the storm water system and environment. All wastewater is disposed of safely at a locally approved treatment facility.

Bling Bins' cleaning solutions are Green Seal certified. The combination of their cleaning process along with use of Green Seal products, ensures a cleaner, healthier home and neighborhood.

Contact: Rod Gadson, 239-887-2418, BlingBins.com
CHAMBER MEMBER RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Please join us in congratulating longtime Chamber member, Susan Bennett, who was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Florida Public Relations Association, Southwest Florida Chapter, at their annual Image Awards on April 15. Bennett was selected based on her accomplishments within the public relations industry, her dedication to helping area non-profits, and her longevity in journalism and public relations. Susan Bennett is an accredited and certified public relations professional with more than 50 years’ experience in media. She founded the Fort Myers-based company that carries her name in 1991. Susan Bennett Marketing & Media, L.C. recently announced that it has now donated $2.5 million in in-kind professional services and cash contributions to area not-for-profit organizations and helped raise more than $70 million for fund-raising and capital campaigns during her career.
CHAMBER TO CONTINUE COLLECTING FEMININE HYGIENE ITEMS
FOR SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army Lee Hendry & Glades County is seeking donations of feminine hygiene items to help women in our community.

If you are able to help, please bring items to any Chamber event and we will happily deliver them to the Salvation Army.

You can also drop them at our office (2310 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, 33901) M-F 10am-4pm, or the Salvation Army Fort Myers Area Command Center (10291 McGregor Boulevard Fort Myers, 33919).
The Chamber reserves the right to reschedule in-person events based on COVID-19 data.
See our full event calendar and list of upcoming ribbon cuttings.
FortMyers.org 239.332.2930