By Jay Johnson, Chair of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and Proprietor of Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon

Dear Our Community Partners,

I am delighted to share the highlights of a fantastic event that took place earlier today, hosted by the Horizon Council at the beautiful Caloosa Sound Convention Center. It was a spectacular celebration of our thriving business community, where we had the privilege of recognizing and honoring the remarkable businesses that make our region so successful.

The event showcased six distinct award categories, each celebrating a unique facet of the outstanding contributions of our local businesses. These categories include Diversity in Business, Innovative Technology, Nonprofit Partnership, Manufacturer of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Large Business of the Year.

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists who were recognized for their exceptional efforts and dedication to the betterment of our community. Each of you plays a crucial role in shaping the dynamic business landscape of Lee County.

Now, let's acknowledge the well-deserved winners who stood out among the finest in their respective categories:

Diversity in Business:

Recipient: Advanced Hurricane Technology

Innovative Technology:

Recipient: Timilon Corporation

Nonprofit Partnership:

Recipient: United Way of Lee County & Matter Brothers Furniture

Manufacturer of the Year:

Recipient: Botanical Brewing Co

Small Business of the Year:

Recipient: Pushing the Envelope

Large Business of the Year:

Recipient: Lee County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

These awards are not just a recognition of their achievements but also a celebration of the collective spirit of our local business community. Our local business community is stronger and more vibrant because of each one of you, and we are excited to see what the future holds as we continue to grow and innovate together.

There is no cost to attend. We kindly ask you pre-register to attend to help us with attendee counts for breakfast items.

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Communities and businesses across the U.S. are facing a historic increase in crime, an alarming trend requiring a robust response. The rising crime problem is affecting both small businesses and large retailers and warrants a serious response from policymakers.

Millions of dollars are on the way to improve Lee County’s beaches and waterfront parks.



The agreements for funding are between Lee County and the Barrier Island Parks Society, Captiva Erosion Prevention District, City of Cape Coral, City of Sanibel, Town of Fort Myers Beach and the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society.

One of the many benefits our Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce members receive is the ability to post news or announcements related to their business on our website www.fortmyers.org.

Here is a small sampling of some Member News articles that were posted this week:

• SBA Webinars and Workshops
• Golisanos Children's Museum Presents 'Spooktackular'
• Free Career & Resource Fair presented by Goodwill Industries

To view these articles and to see the full list of member news and announcements on our website click the Member News button below. If you have member news to publish, please submit it here.

AmeriLife of Lee County 37th Anniversary & Ribbon Cutting

Join us on Wednesday, November 1st from 4:30-5:30pm for the ribbon cutting of the AmeriLife of Lee County.

12195 Metro Parkway Suite 4 Fort Myers, FL 33966