Silk Scarf Painting Class With Artist Marie Dyer 3/2/2024 9:00 AM – 3/2/2024 2:00 PM

If you need some time to relax and unwind, join us for a silk scarf painting class with Marie Dyer along the Caloosahatchee River. Bring a friend with you and make a silk scarf that can be worn or hung as a piece of artwork. All materials are included in the fee. No experience is required.

Edison Ford members: $90; non-members: $100

Tiki Tails Dog Resort – Groundbreaking Ceremony 2/28/2024 4:00 PM – 2/28/2024 4:30 PM

 "Champion For Business & Advocate For Community"

Join us at this Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome our new members to the Chamber. This is a great opportunity to come and network, take a tour, and get more information about our local businesses. A reservation is not required and all members are welcome to attend.

Benefit from having your business exposed to the community with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Your picture will appear in The Breeze Newspaper, The Cape Coral SUN Newspaper, Chamber Trends e-Magazine and the Chamber Newsletter. A Facebook Event is created for you a Facebook LIVE is done for you and extra Photos taken for your Social Media as well!

For information about scheduling a Ribbon Cutting for your business or about this Ribbon Cutting event, please contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@capecoralchamber.com. 

"Passport to Buy" Home-Buyer Expo 3/2/2024 10:00 AM – 3/2/2024 3:00 PM

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Step into the world of homeownership with "Passport to Buy," a one-day expo designed to unlock the door to your dream home. Join us on March 2nd, 2024, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Innova Real Estate Corp office parking lot, located at 4645 SE 11th Place, Cape Coral, FL 33904. This event is your golden ticket to navigate the home-buying process with ease and confidence.

Discover how to secure up to $20,000 towards your home purchase, meet face-to-face with industry experts, and explore the latest in real estate trends and financing options. "Passport to Buy" isn't just an event; it's a journey to finding your perfect home.

Highlights include:

  • Exclusive insights from real estate professionals
  • Opportunities to win exciting prizes, including a Smart TV
  • Food truck to satisfy your cravings
  • A vibrant atmosphere with potential homebuyers and industry leaders

Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to invest, "Passport to Buy" offers valuable resources, networking opportunities, and fun for everyone. Secure your spot today and take the first step towards making your homeownership dreams a reality.

Rhythm On The River: Roaring 20s Jazz Band 2/23/2024 6:30 PM – 2/23/2024 8:30 AM

Get ready to dance the night away with Liz “Hunny” Heath and a five-piece band. Liz “Hunny” Heath has been singing professionally all across Florida. She currently performs with Nightbird, a Stevie Nicks tribute. The accomplished band members joining her are Jay Heavilin on upright bass, Brad Brown on piano, Steve Silverstein on drums, and Jay Heath on saxophone. The chemistry of this quintet is undeniably organic and engaging. The group of world-class musicians playing timeless and sultry jazz of the roaring 20s will not disappoint!

Bring your favorite lawn chair and a sweater if the weather is chilly. Refreshments will be available for purchase. No coolers or picnic baskets permitted. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Park in the Edison Ford lots only.

Individual tickets purchased in advance are $30 for Edison Ford members or $35 for non-members. Individual ticket holders should bring a lawn chair.

A VIP seating area may be reserved by the table for $275. Each table holds up to 5 people; table ticket price includes the use of a table and chairs.

A Celebration Of Baseball Legends 3/1/2024 5:30 PM – 3/1/2024 7:30 PM

To celebrate spring training and Thomas Edison’s love of baseball, Edison and Ford Winter Estates is holding a special event to showcase a new exhibit that highlights some baseball legends who once played at Terry Park in Fort Myers.

Cornelius McGillicuddy, aka “Connie Mack,” was the manager and owner of the Philadelphia Athletics. He provided the plans for the construction of Terry Park, which opened for spring training in 1925. Thomas Edison was a frequent visitor at Terry Park and on at least one occasion, participated in batting practice with the Athletics team.

The Mack and Nolen families graciously loaned the Estates key artifacts to create a new baseball exhibit entitled “Fanatics: Edison, Mack, and Baseball in Fort Myers.”  On March 1, the public is invited to come to the event and meet Connie Mack, III, see the new exhibit, listen to baseball presentations, and tour the museum and botanic research laboratory. There will also be kid’s activities and food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Admission to the event is $10; however, Edison Ford members and children 12 and younger will be admitted free. The riverside of the property will not be open during the event. Advance tickets are not required.

Spring Plant Sale 3/2/2024 9:00 AM – 3/2/2024 4:00 PM

Spring Plant Market

Top Tropicals Garden Center

https://toptropicals.com/

Huge sale on

Fruit trees: Mango, Avocado, Sugar apple, Soursop and many more..

Flowering trees: Royal ponciana, Jacaranda, Tropical hydrangea and many more….

Fragrant plants: Jasmie, Gardenia, Plumeria and many more…

First 25 customers get a free gift bag

Busy Bees Kid's Salon – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (4 – 4:30pm) & Grand Opening Event (4 – 6pm) 3/15/2024 4:00 PM – 3/15/2024 4:30 PM

*****Photos with BLUEY, Face Painting, FREE Pizza, Prizes, 1 Raffle for FREE Haircuts for a Year (1 a month)!!! *****

 "Champion For Business & Advocate For Community"

Join us at this Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome our new members to the Chamber. This is a great opportunity to come and network, take a tour, and get more information about our local businesses. A reservation is not required and all members are welcome to attend.

Benefit from having your business exposed to the community with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Your picture will appear in The Breeze Newspaper, The Cape Coral SUN Newspaper, Chamber Trends e-Magazine and the Chamber Newsletter. A Facebook Event is created for you and a Facebook LIVE (a never deleted, shareable video on our Facebook page) is done for you as well! 

For information about scheduling a Ribbon Cutting for your business or about this Ribbon Cutting event, please contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@capecoralchamber.com. 

Advanced Leadership Cape Coral 2024 3/15/2024 9:00 AM – 5/10/2024 12:00 Noon

WHAT IS ADVANCED LEADERSHIP CAPE CORAL?
In this eight-part series, participants will revisit core leadership concepts and tools to help refine their leadership skills in order to maximize business results. Each module in the series will be 3 hours in length, held on Friday’s from 9:00 – 12:00 pm.

All sessions will be held at Keiser University in Fort Myers. A variety of instructional methods will be utilized, including mini lectures, video, simulation, case studies and facilitated discussion. Each session also includes lunch. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

March 15, 2024
Session One: What does it mean to be a leader? How leadership differs from management. How does a leader move from competitor to collaborator and from controller to facilitator. Discover the evolving theories of leadership. What does it take to be a leader? What are your leadership strengths? How do you match your leadership strengths with your leadership role?

March 22, 2024
Session Two: Learn about the contingency approach to leadership. How is situational leadership helping leaders to manage followers with diversity? How do attitudes affect leadership and leadership style?

March 29, 2024 – No Session

April 5, 2024
Session Three: Explore best practices in leadership communication and leading strategic conversations. Learn how to effectively use various communication channels, their strengths and weaknesses. Discover how to effectively lead a team to high performance and methods for dealing with team conflict.

April 12, 2024
Session Four: Leading with your head and heart while mastering emotional intelligence. Can a leader lead with love versus and fear? Explore the personal courage it takes to become a moral leader?

April 19, 2024
Session Five: This comprehensive course is designed for business leaders and owners in Southwest Florida, aiming to blend the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the core tenets of effective leadership.

April 26, 2024
Session Six: In this session, we will discuss change management techniques for effectively managing organizational change and leading teams through transitions as well as understanding the conflict that may arise.

May 3, 2024
Session Seven: In this session, we will discuss negotiation and leading people who are different than you. Discuss how men and women lead differently.  Learn how to develop cultural intelligence.  Explore how power is different, how it can be leveraged, and how followers view the use of power.

May 10, 2024
Session Eight: In this session Innovation and Creativity: Developing the ability to foster organizational innovation and creativity through design thinking techniques.

Matthew's Pizza Kitchen – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (11:30am) & Grand Opening Event (11:30am -1pm) 3/14/2024 11:30 AM – 3/14/2024 12:00 Noon

 "Champion For Business & Advocate For Community"

Join us at this Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome our new members to the Chamber. This is a great opportunity to come and network, take a tour, and get more information about our local businesses. A reservation is not required and all members are welcome to attend.

Benefit from having your business exposed to the community with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Your picture will appear in The Breeze Newspaper, The Cape Coral SUN Newspaper, Chamber Trends e-Magazine and the Chamber Newsletter. A Facebook Event is created for you and a Facebook LIVE (a never deleted, shareable video on our Facebook page) is done for you as well! 

For information about scheduling a Ribbon Cutting for your business or about this Ribbon Cutting event, please contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@capecoralchamber.com. 

BARunch – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (5 pm) & Grand Opening Event (5-7pm) 2/8/2024 5:00 PM – 2/8/2024 5:30 PM

There will be complimentary Mexican Street Corn, Pancakes and Truffle Fries along with complimentary Beer, Wine and Classic Mimosas! There will also be a Special Limited Menu and Full Bar for purchase! 

 

 "Champion For Business & Advocate For Community"

Join us at this Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome our new members to the Chamber. This is a great opportunity to come and network, take a tour, and get more information about our local businesses. A reservation is not required and all members are welcome to attend.

Benefit from having your business exposed to the community with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Your picture will appear in The Breeze Newspaper, The Cape Coral SUN Newspaper, Chamber Trends e-Magazine and the Chamber Newsletter. A Facebook Event is created for you and a Facebook LIVE (a never deleted, shareable video on our Facebook page) is done for you as well! 

For information about scheduling a Ribbon Cutting for your business or about this Ribbon Cutting event, please contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@capecoralchamber.com.