THIS MONTH AT THE CHAMBER
SEPTEMBER SNAPSHOT

  • Ambassadors Committee Meeting, Wed, Sept 2, 8:30AM (Virtual)


  • Member Advocacy Committee Meeting, Thurs, Sept 3, 8:30AM (Virtual)

  • APEX Committee Meeting, Thurs, Sept 3, 3:00PM (Virtual)


  • Path 2 Profits AM Meeting, Wed, Sept 9, 8:15AM (Virtual)

  • Path 2 Profits PM Meeting, Thurs, Sept 10, 12:00PM (Virtual)

  • Chamber Board Meeting, Tues, Sept 15, 7:30AM (Crowne Plaza)

  • Chamber Foundation Meeting, Tues, Sept 15, 8:30AM (Crowne Plaza)

  • Path 2 Profits AM Meeting, Wed, Sept 23, 8:15AM (Virtual)

  • Path 2 Profits PM Meeting, Thurs, Sept 24, 12:00PM (TBD)

YOU CAN WIN BIG & HELP RAISE FUNDS
FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS!
On Wednesday, September 2 at 4:00PM Women in Business hosts a fun mix of networking and playing virtual Bingo to raise funds for Women in Business scholarships. Scholarships are awarded annually to non-traditional students from FGCU, FSW and Hodges University.

Registration is $15 for and includes one card to play in each of three games. Additional cards are $5 per game.
 
Here's how it works - we'll play one round of Bingo then move to Zoom breakout rooms to spend some time networking. You'll have the chance to catch up with old friends and make some new! Then we'll reconvene to start Game 2 and follow that with another breakout with different people. Lastly, we'll play Game 3. These three games will be played during the approximately two-hour event. The third game will have multiple chances to win. BINGO cards are limited so guests are encouraged to register early. 
Networking rooms are sponsored by Sanibel Captiva Community Bank.

Prizes include:


Thank you to the companies and individuals who have donated prizes for this fundraising event to benefit Women in Business scholarships!
BALLOT REVIEW
Join us on Wednesday, September 30 at 9:00AM as we review the November election ballot with Andrew Wiggins, Senior Director, Political Affairs & Coalitions Advocacy at the Florida Chamber of Commerce. At this non-partisan event we will learn about the various amendments on the ballot and discuss the implications of voting yes or no on each. We will also get an update on the Florida Chamber of Commerce from Mr. Wiggins.

$10 for Chamber members, $20 for future members.
CORRECTED DATE!
TIPS & RESOURCES FOR REDIRECTING YOUR CAREER PATH
Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will present Rose Fuller, Director of FGCU's Career Development Services and Janeth Castrejon, Communications Manager for CareerSource SWFL, who will offer tips and resources available for reinventing your career path to stay marketable. The virtual program, which takes place on Tuesday, September 8 at 5:00PM, is free for Chamber members and $5 for future members. Registration is required for access to this online event. 
 
Attendees of Leadership NEXT represent a variety of businesses and industries throughout Southwest Florida. Sessions take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month and offer opportunities to develop new knowledge and skills, establish working relationships with colleagues and engage in valuable programs and discussions to further enhance their careers. Leadership NEXT’s annual sponsor is the FGCU Alumni Association. This event is sponsored by Wear the Fund.
THE LABORATORY THEATER PRESENTS "DISENCHANTED"
Friday, September 18, 8PM, Saturday, September 26, 8PM, and Sunday, October 4, 2PM.

Due to the pandemic, this is a virtual event. The theater has created a hybrid filmed version of the stage play using strict pandemic safety protocols.
What if the "happily ever after"... isn't? Dennis T. Giancino's musical satire checks in on some of our most famous fictional princesses many, many years after their Prince Charming comes to the rescue.These ladies, it seems, have quite a bit to say and are ready to take the mic and let you know the "rest of the story." Linda Onorevole, the Chamber's director of operations** portrays Belle in this production.

Directed by Annette Trossbach with Assistant Director Gil Perez. Sponsored by Arlene Foreman.


** shameless self-promotion!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!