January 2017 Edition

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The Official Publication of The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral

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Publisher & Editor Stephanie Roberson Technology Director stephanie@capecoralchamber.com

Contributing Editors Donna S. Germain President/CEO donna@capecoralchamber.com Claudia St. Onge Business Manager cso@capecoralchamber.com Annette Siner Special Events Director annette@capecoralchamber.com Shawna Pike Membership Sales Director shawna@capecoralchamber.com Melanie Lempke Membership Services Director melanie@capecoralchamber.com Lori Marlowe Welcome Center Specialist lori@capecoralchamber.com Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral P.O. Box 100747, Cape Coral, FL 33910 2051 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33904 Phone (239) 549-6900 Fax (239) 549-9609

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2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Trish Lassiter, Lee County Electric Coop.

Chair-Elect Joseph Francioni, The Smart Companies Treasurer Ed Bolter, Lamar Advertising Past Chair Brett Bisbe, B2 Technology Solutions, Inc Financial Advisor Tony Constantino, Constantino, Nelson and Werlin Barb Adams Keith Banasiak, Waste Pro of Florida Beverly Black, Black Business Solutions, LLC Dana Brunett, City of Cape Coral Matthew Connar, Boost Creative Angela Davis, Merrill Lynch Diane Everhart, Blue Chip Financial Julie Ferguson, Cape Coral Caring Center Cynthia Gallagher, The Breeze Newspapers Tom Hansen, Boat House of Cape Coral Tim Hauck, Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services Bill Jacob, CenturyLink Bill Johnson, Jr, Cape Coral Construction Industry Assoc Jay Johnson, Bubba’s Roadhouse and Saloon Laura Koehn, CapeCoral.com Mike Quaintance, Keiser University Ed Ramos, Ramos Builders, Inc Michelle Whitlock, Siesta Pebble Pool Interiors Zachary Zeis, Storm Smart

CHAIRMAN EMERITUS Annette Carrasquillo, LAI Design Associates, LLC Wayne Kirkwood, Kirkwood Electric, Inc. Thomas Giles, Avalon Engineering Michelle Lewis, B-2 Solutions Heather Mazurkiewicz, BJM Consulting, Inc. Joseph Mazurkiewicz, BJM Consulting, Inc. Donna Meola, South Cape Hospitality Entertainment Assoc Don Schnell, Regions Bank Thomas Shipp Jr, Attorney Christopher Spiro, Spiro & Associates Elmer Tabor, Wonderland Realty/Cape Coral Town Center

TRUSTEES Major Asselin, JJ Taylor Bonnie Brett, Cape Coral Charter School Brandon Deaver, B-2 Technoloy Solutions Lissa Craig Ford, The News-Press Rana Erbrick, City of Cape Coral Keith Lewis, All Power Electric & AC Mike Noone, Goldberg, Racilla, D’Alessandro & Noone, LLC David Owen, BB & T - Oswald, Trippe & Co. Steve Sanabria, The Westin Cape Coral Sarah Sheffield, Massage Envy Molly Wright, Suncoast Beverage

CHAMBER STAFF Donna S. Germain, President Claudia St. Onge, Business Manager & Farmers’ Market Director Stephanie Roberson, Technology Director Annette Siner, Special Events Director Shawna Pike, Membership Sales Director Melanie Lempke, Membership Services Director Lori Marlow, Welcome Center Specialist

CHAMBER TRENDS HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE Donna S. Germain President

Happy New Year Everyone!

Your Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral is starting off the year right as we prepare for the 2017 Chairman’s Gala on January 27th at the Cape Coral Yacht Club.

We will also have live performances throughout the night by the LCEC KillaWatts, a chance, silent and live auction and much more.

Thank you to our Champagne Sponsor Angela Davis Merrill Lynch, our Photo Booth Sponsor Complete Music, Video & Photo, Gold Sponsor Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., as well as our Chairman Sponsor, The Gunterberg Charitable Foundation.

We hope you will all join us for this celebration.

Each year, this event is our way of celebrating the accomplishments of We are still looking for Auction items the previous year, welcoming our newly and Sponsors for the event. Please elected board of directors and honoring contact Annette Siner at 549-6900 ext the members that make it all happen. 111 for more information or check out the sponsor forms in this issue of the Our 2017 Chairman Trish Lassiter will Chamber Trends. take the helm that evening as our 2016 Chairman Brett Bisbe passes the gavel If you are interested in attending this on. event, please call the Chamber at 5496900 ext 300 or register online at www.

This year, we are very proud to have capecoralchamber.com LCEC as our title sponsor for the event.

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NETWORKING EVENTS

Members joined us last month for our General

Membership Luncheon with guest speaker, John Boland, Director of the Lee County Economic Development Office at Duffy’s of Cape Coral

Thank you to our Business After Hours host in December for another great networking event. Brand 1 Ink is located at 925 S.E. 15th Ave, Cape Coral.

Stop in and visit them for your screen printing, embroidery and promotional product needs.

NOVEMBER NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALS Devereaux, Inc Member Since: 10/21/2015

Miceli’s Restaurant Member Since:10/31/2012

Embrace Home Loans Member Since: 09/22/2015

Pavese Law Firm, LLP Member Since: 09/01/1991

Estero River Outfitters Member Since:10/03/2014

Premier Cape Construction, Inc Member Since: 01/02/2009

Florida Skin Center Member Since: 10/11/2012

Premier Insurance Corp., Inc.Member Since: 10/20/2000

Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. Member Since: 11/18/2014

Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services Member Since: 12/01/2002

REALTOR® Assoc. of Greater Fort Myers & the Beaches Member Since: 10/28/1999

BMI Barnett Marine Member Since: 12/19/2013

Gulf Coast Harmonizers Member Since: 12/05/2010

Right Choice Realty, LLC.Member Since: 08/28/2013

Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon Member Since: 07/11/2013

Gulf Coast Humane Society Member Since: 01/25/2013

Roman Roofing Member Since: 08/13/2015

Burandt, Adamski & Feichthaler, PL Member Since: 12/01/2001

Guthrie Builders, LLC Member Since: 10/04/2013

Smoothie King Cape Coral Member Since: 09/02/2014

Cabinet Genies Member Since: 12/04/2014

Hampton Inn & Suites Member Since: 10/03/2014

Storm Solutions, Inc Member Since: 10/28/2014

Cape Coral Art League Member Since: 01/28/1999

Invest in America’s Veterans Foundation Member Since: 10/31/2012

TOMASSO MORTGAGE NMLS 40552 Member Since: 12/03/2014

NEW MEMBERS

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Advanced Appearance Florida Inc E. Anthony Roth

AAA Auto Club Group dba AAA Travel Member Since: 07/31/2007

Architectural Metal Flashings, LLC (AMF) Darla Betzer

ACRA Electric Inc. Member Since: 01/01/2017

Big Blue Brewery JoAnn Elardo Cape Coral Brewing Company Heidi Moore-Hart Curves Heather Ellis Edison at Midtown Jessica Cooper FIT AND FUN Martina Kaiser Office Depot Bill Kohan Record Health Chiropractic Dr. Rick Means ll Screens, Hardware and Canvas Bruce Lehman Simons Law Group, LLC Diane Simons Southwest Psychological Services Marek Moldawsky

Arnold Roberts Signature Homes Member Since: 10/17/2011 Batteries Plus Member Since: 08/21/2014

Cape Coral High School Member Since: 09/28/1999 Cape Coral Power Squadron Member Since: 10/01/2009

Vivint, Inc

Choices in Living, LLC Member Since: 10/20/2014

World Famous Cigar Bar Paul Staab

Comcast Business Member Since: 10/10/2014

Yellowfin Sushi & Sake’ Bar Jonathan Nguyen

Comfort Keepers Member Since: 10/30/2013

WELCOME!

Karen Schuman Barnes with UBS Financial Services,Inc. Member Since: 09/18/2012 Lee County Electric Cooperative Member Since: 12/01/1993 Liberty Tax Service Member Since: 12/28/2004 Literacy Council Gulfcoast Member Since: 09/26/2006 Merits Health Products, Inc Member Since: 09/16/2011

Tudor Villas Corp.

Member Since: 12/10/2015 Two Amigos Restaurant Inc. Member Since: 10/23/2015 Woody’s Surfside Island Rum & Grille Member Since: 10/10/2012

THANK YOU FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP!

HOST A NETWORKING EVENT IN 2017 Business Card Exchange Networking at Noon

Business After Hours

For the early birds, the Business Card Exchange is designed for those who cannot get away midday or for those looking for the extra early morning networking from 7:30am. You will find members passionate about networking the first Tuesday of each month at the Business Card Exchange Networking Event.

Join your fellow Chamber members for the Business After Hours Networking Event from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Enjoy the opportunity to network with 100+ members. We always have networking activities, great giveaways and sponsorship opportunities to expose your business.

AVAILABLE HOST DATES February 7 April 4 August 1 October 3 November 7 December 5

Join your fellow Chamber members the forth Friday of each month from 12:00pm - 1:00pm for Networking at Noon. Enjoy the opportunity to network with other chamber members and potential customers during the lunch hour.

AVAILABLE HOST DATES March 24 May 26 June 23 July 28 August 25 September 22

AVAILABLE HOST DATES March 16 July 20 August 17 September 21 October 19

To host a networking event in 2017 or for questions regarding each of these opportunties, contact Shawna Pike, Membership Sales Director at (239) 549-6900 x103 or shawna@capecoralchamber.com

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Network Administration Maintenance Agreements Off-site Data Storage Dell, Acer, Apple (239) 573-1000 www.entechcomputers.com

Let us give you a helping hand Use the chambers online Job Bank If you need more information about the chamber Job Bank, please contact Stephanie Roberson at (239) 699-8442 or stephanie@capecoralchamber.com http://web.capecoralchamber.com/jobbank

RIBBON CUTTINGS Betsy’s About Face 3100 Del Prado Blvd, Suite 303, Cape Coral FL (239) 464-0483 | www.BetsysAboutFace.com

Cape Coral Lifestyle Magazine erika.smiley@lifestylepubs.com (239) 206-1197 | www.capecorallifestylepubs.com

Yellowfin Sushi & Sake’ Bar 1306 Cape Coral Parkway E # A, Cape Coral FL 33904 (239) 945-0388

Buffed and Bare 870 SE 47th Street #2, Cape Coral FL 33904 (239) 233-2600 | www.buffedandbare.com

Brand 1 Ink 925 S.E. 15th Ave, Cape Coral FL 33990 (239) 673-7113 | www.brand1ink.com

Office Depot 7091 College Parkway, Ft Myers 33907 (239) 275-0909

RIBBON CUTTINGS CONTINUED Fit and Fun 3818 Skyline Blvd Unit A, Cape Coral FL 33914 (239) 309-5690 | www.fitandfun.us

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to help young mothers engage in successful career paths and provide personal finance training, access to transportation, and jobs.

Mike “Q” Quaintance, MBA, CCE Jr Leadership 2017 Chairman

Our last stop was a part of the Lee County Coalition for a The Efforts of Many, Makes Our Drug-Free Southwest Florida. The organization we visited is call Street Chicks in Recovery, which educate our youth, from Community Special kindergarten to twelfth grade, about the dangers of drug use.

On December 1, Philanthropy Day, the Jr. Leadership Class These ladies do amazing things by using marvelous tools to of 2017 had its first actual community program. Twenty- connect with the children in our community. seven of the students were able to tour four Cape Coral service agencies. The tour started with the Cape Coral Caring Center, To close the day, the Jr. Leadership students were split which provides groceries to those in need in Cape Coral. The into four groups, representing each of the organizations we students had the opportunity to place new donations on the visited. The students were tasked with learning more about, food pantry shelves; repack foodstuffs; check expiration dates; getting involved with, and developing a PowerPoint for each and hear about how Julie Ferguson, Executive Director, her organization. The Cape Coral Community Foundation has team, and volunteers go about their daily business of being earmarked $3,000 for the students to award to one or two of a lifeline to Cape Coral citizens. Incidentally, the Cape Coral the organizations they are researching at the close of the Jr. Caring Center is in need of a new cargo van for picking up food Leadership Program. The PowerPoints the students create are a part of the contest to award the $3,000 grant to up to two of donations. the organizations. Additionally, the students will present their Jr. Leadership’s next stop was Cape Coral’s own Special presentations to their parents at the Jr. Leadership graduation.

Populations’ facility next to Sun Splash. Students had the opportunity to meet the program’s population and hear about the day’s activities. Sara Sansone, Executive Director, also introduced the students to the various special population work teams that clean and perform maintenance and food service activities for Cape Coral.

The next stop was Lifeline Family Center where Kathy Miller, President, and her team explained how they help young, single mothers become successful heads of households through education, discipline, respect, and responsibility.

Students toured this 18,000 square foot facility’s nursery, study room, kitchen, stores, and living quarters. This faithbased organization does amazing things in our community

The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral could not provide this opportunity without the help of the Cape Coral Community Foundation, Jacque Lawson, and Michael Chatman. We also appreciate the financial support of Jones, Haber, & Rollings, PA and Prime Communication AT&T who donated the funds for the bus transportation. Lastly, we appreciate the participating service agencies for sharing their vision and mission with us as we help our youth be aware of the wonderful things happening in our community and the opportunities to serve their fellow men and women.

HEALTHY TRENDS Lending a Helping Hand Salvatore Lacagnina, D.O. Vice President of Health & Wellness, Lee Memorial Health System

Recently I had the honor of participating in a charity event for Gigi’s Playhouse which is a worldwide network of Down’s syndrome (DS) achievement centers helping individuals with DS to achieve all they can through free, results-driven programs for all ages, their families and communities. The charity event was a 10k (6.1) mile race which started at the beautiful downtown Centennial Park in Fort Myers. The route was across the Caloosahatchee Bridge, through a part of North Fort Myers and then back over the Edison Bridge with the race ending at Centennial Park. The race started at 8 am and I was in good shape until just before the one mile mark when my foot hit a divot in the road twisting my left ankle severely. I did all I could to stop myself from falling and was able to go on and finish the race with minimal pain. However, that did not last for long. Once the race ended, I started to feel more pain; and, by the time I drove home, the pain was so severe that I was unable to put weight on the ankle.

At this point in the story you might be thinking -- what does this have to do with the title of the story and what does this have to do with health, which this article is supposed to be about? So, let me explain. First, Down’s syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21 (normally there are only two copies of each chromosome). DS typically is associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features and a wide range of intellectual abilities. I know about

this health condition as much personally as professionally since my uncle, cousin and niece all have DS. What I can tell you from being around many other DS adults and children for many years is that they are the most loving, gentle and kind hearted people you can ever enjoy. I actually began my career in medicine because of a beautiful DS boy I worked with in NY named Andy. Many people will call individuals with DS handicapped, disabled or other terms but I believe they have tremendous abilities which enable them to lend a helping hand. When you encounter a person with DS they immediately remind you of what is important in life: kindness, gentleness, hugs and smiles.

Initially, meeting a person with DS will brighten your mood and make your day better. Then getting to know them will teach you about this genetic disorder which affects them physically and intellectually, but despite these conditions they personally do not let it affect them. What this has taught me is that disability can often times be overcome.

It is the mental fortitude that allows a soldier returning from the war missing a limb or suffering from the effects of head trauma to achieve more than he/she could ever have imagined. Disabled people many times become more able-bodied (physically, mentally and emotionally) and end up not only helping themselves, but also helping others.

Personal injury or illness usually teaches us to become more sympathetic, empathetic and more helpful to those suffering from either a genetically inherited disorder or an acquired illness. During the few days after my ankle injury as I was hobbling around the house on crutches and understanding what life is like without full use of my legs, I thought more of how those with a similar but permanent disability deal with these challenges. You truly come to understand another when you are put in their shoes. This again is a reminder to me to look for every opportunity

HEALTHY TRENDS CONTINUED

to help others in need. Whether the individual is dealing with DS or loss of a limb, we all have the ability to lend a helping hand. When we do, we personally benefit from the help we give to others. Research has proved that volunteerism benefits the one who gives as much as the one who receives.

challenges but also starts to internalize what it might be like to have any of these challenges to deal with; and, then determines what they can do to make the life of another just a bit easier and happier. We are all on this earth to help one another and that is one of the goals of the thousands of professionals I have the pleasure of working with each day at Lee Health. Thank you for letting us be part of your From this article I hope the reader learns a little about health care.

Down’s syndrome and other physical or intellectual

REAL ESTATE TRENDS ago and lower than December of 2015.

Endings and New Beginnings Berge Aslanian (CDPE) Realtor, Island Harbor Realty

It appears as if buyers can’t get enough of the lower priced units. There seems to be some resistance to higher prices here. Personally, I think the buying public are spoiled from the really low prices we had a few years ago; they haven’t adjusted to the simple reality that current prices here are still well below median prices in most of the cities they came from.

Isn’t this the time of year when we all reminisce about what happened during the past year?

Some things were good, some not so good and some made us smile. The most remarkable thing is that we all made it through the year and we have the luxury of looking back and then looking forward. But For some strange reason, many visitors think that normal first, let’s take a look at where we are now to see if there is rules do not apply to them when they are here. We see it in the supermarkets, driving on the roads and in how they any indication of where we are going. react to housing prices in Cape Coral. Of course, as prices go Usually we look at the Cape Coral numbers for the past up, we will hear the tired old mantra of “I shoulda bought three months. To help put things in perspective, included when houses were under $100,000” or “I coulda bought that are the numbers for December of 2015 so we can compare house over there for $90,000 a coupla years ago, why should them with the end of year numbers for 2016. So, here are I pay $200,000 for it now…” or “prices will come down, they the numbers for Cape Coral residential real estate for the always do…” three month period ending 12/27/2016 including 12/2015:

The answers are simple. Ten years ago that loaf of bread in the market cost less than a dollar, now it costs $2.79; in ten more years it will probably cost $10.00 and the prices have not yet come down. With houses, add to that the reality of rising interest rates for those who finance. We have already had one increase in the Fed rates of ¼% this year with The number of single family homes for sale shows an another probably not too far away. increase again with median prices continuing to climb slowly. The number of homes sold has remained fairly By the way, we all knew the rise in interest rates was steady. Surprisingly, the median price of single family sold coming. But it was pretty slimy to wait until after the homes is a bit lower than it was a year ago and the number presidential election to do it. It is one more political roadblock thrown in our highway to economic growth by of homes sold is lower too. the departing administration. We have been punished Condo inventory for sale keeps climbing with firm median enough for so many things we didn’t do and we do not need prices over the past three months but significantly higher to apologize. What we do need to do is remember what than December of 2015. The number of condos sold our country is about. Pursuing the ideals that built this decreased again and the median price is lower than a month fine nation and remembering our sense of community will

REAL ESTATE TRENDS CONTINUED outlast the smoke and mirrors that put us in a non-growth again”. Already the stock market is showing encouraging signs of growth and stability that we haven’t seen for awhile. funk for the past few years.

As the European economy shows signs of faltering, those We have been extolling the virtues of owning real estate that can are starting to look toward our shores for security. as one of the best hedges against inflation with returns Some are coming here to live and some are simply investing significantly higher than CDs. None of this has changed. If here to preserve what they have. anything, returns will become higher in the near term.

More and more new homes are going up in Cape Coral, If you are looking to sell, now is a good time while high season is starting, prices are still affordable and mortgage interest rates are still relatively low. Not that long mortgage rates are reasonable. Where we have been ago, any mortgage interest rate below 8% was pretty good. and where we are now clearly indicate where we are Rates are still 5% or less depending on the applicant’s credit going. Cape Coral real estate is going up (just ask any of score. Lower rates mean more people can afford to buy your the builders who are putting up homes here). Now is the beautiful home. time to make some real estate moves if you want to be one of the many who will be proudly puffing their chests If you are looking to buy, please ask yourself how long reminding their kids about how they increased their net interest rates will remain as low as they are, especially since worth and improved their future. we just saw an increase and we are being told another Fed rate increase is imminent. Doesn’t it make more sense to Finding an experienced real estate professional will make have more of your mortgage payment go toward your house it so much easier. Always remember, successful real estate rather than interest to the bank? As rates go up, will you still IS a team sport. Happy Property Buying and Selling! And, be able to qualify for a loan? And, don’t you want to count HAPPY NEW YEAR! those increases in price as appreciation on your property instead of having to pay more for that house “you coulda Berge Aslanian (CDPE) is a Realtor in Cape Coral with got..” for so much less if you bought it sooner rather than Island Harbor Realty. For questions about residential real later? estate, please call (239) 989-3463 or email realtorberge@ We are embarking on the voyage of “making America great att.net or visit www.RECapeCoral.com.

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Rate: $3099 per person double occupancy. Single Supplement $450. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

Included in the tour price: Roundtrip and airfare from Fort Meyers. CID is not responsible for airport transportation in the case of strikes, delays or natural disasters. Fuel surcharges and airport departure taxes are included but can increase at the time of billing and any difference will be added to your statement *Early Booking Discount: $VN 0HODQLH /HPSNH 0HODQLH#&DSH&RUDO&KDPEHU FRP RU [ Refunds: Cancel up to 90 days prior to departure $200 per person non-refundable fee: Cancel 89 - 50 days prior to departure 50% of the total trip price is refunded: Cancel 49 days or less prior to departure 100% charge of the total trip price. We strongly suggest you purchase travel insurance to protect yourself. Please contact our office for more details. Written cancellation is required and is effective when received by C I Destinations during normal business hours.

C I Destinations (CID) a California LLC acts only as an agent for tour participants in arranging room accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, admissions and restaurants. CID reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes to the itinerary and is not responsible to any person for expenses, loss of time, money or other happening resulting from a change of tour scheduling made for tour members. CID does not have any vested interest in any services, facilities and vehicles in relation to this trip and can not guarantee or be held accountable for any actions or omissions of any agents, employees, etc. CID will make no refund in the event of delay, strike, overbooking, cancelations, bankruptcy, natural disaster, or for any part of the tour not utilized by the customer. These conditions are imposed by all suppliers and any other firms utilized in the tour. Currency, taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges are subject to change. CID reserves the right to decline/accept or retain any person as a member of a tour/cruise at its discretion. CID and/or its tour managers retain the right to require any participant to withdraw from a tour/cruise at any time if determined to be in the best interest of health, safety and general welfare of the tour/cruise group or of the individual participant. I/ We agree any disputes concerning this contract or any material concerning this trip must be resolved exclusively pursuant to binding arbitration governed by CA law & subject to the jurisdiction of Fresno County. The cost of your trip has been calculated on currency exchange rate based on date of pricing and is subject to change if the USD weakens. CST 2111772-40.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS GOVERNMENT AFFECTS YOU

6. Keep members informed of the issues, positions and Julie E. Ferguson Chairperson opportunities for involvement.

2017 Chairperson 7. Continue GAC Membership luncheon with Speed Government Affairs Committee Networking (Cape Coral & Lee County Elected Officials) 2017 is here and the Government Affairs Committee has and address the General Membership quarterly at monthly compiled our business plan. There will be many government luncheons. related issues facing Cape Coral and Lee County in 2017 and the Government Affairs Committee is prepared to be There are many issues the committee will be following a strong voice for business and citizens of our community. in 2017, such as the LCEC Franchise Agreement, the Bimini The Government Affairs Committee has committed to Basin project, and the Seven Islands project. Through the the following objectives in order to better communicate committee, we will seek our membership’s opinions on and involve our members in our local government: issues that face the business community so we can represent our Chamber membership.

1. Continue the Committee Liaison relationship meetings with city and county elected officials.

2. Engage our Council members to attend Chamber events.

3. Continue relationship with the City of Cape Coral through City Manager attendance at GAC meetings quarterly. Invite new department heads to GAC meetings when staff changes are made, in order to establish relationships.

4. Position Chamber as a one-stop resolution center to help businesses with regulation and government relief and relations.

5. Strengthen relations with the Economic Development Office and other allied organizations such as the Council for Progress to support sustainable growth.

The Government Action Committee wants our business community to have their opinions heard and to get proper representation. We offer opportunities to express your opinions through our surveys or by calling the Chamber office. The GAC wants to be your voice to our local and state elected officials.

Together the voice of our strong Chamber membership can make a difference for good!

Blessings in the New Year to all!

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www.CapeCoralChamber.com

Fee Includes: 18 holes of golf, carts, breakfast, polo shirt, drinks on the course, chance for prizes at specialty holes & lunch

$150 per golfer/ $500 per foursome

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Hosted by:

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Specialty Hole $2ϱϬ Promo Sponsor $150 Hole Sponsor $99

Hole Sign SponsorshipͲ$99 - Company logo displayed on hole sign - Name listed in all e-blasts Door Prize DonationͲFree - We are looking for prizes to be donated for raffle - Name listed in all e-blasts

______________________________ Name on card All Check maid payable to : Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral Please mail form to: Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral 2051 Cape Coral Pkwy E. Cape Coral, FL 33904

__________ Zip Code

_____________________ _______ _______ _________ Card Number Expira on Date CVV Code

Invoice

- Company material put into golfers bag - Name listed in all e-blasts - Company material placed at breakfast, lunch & check-in

Credit Card

Payment Type: Check

Cash

Player Four Name: ______________________________ Shirt Size: (circle one) S M L XL 2XL not on here? email us.

Player Three Name: _____________________________ Shirt Size: (circle one) S M L XL 2XL not on here? email us.

Player Two Name: ______________________________ Shirt Size: (circle one) S M L XL 2XL not on here? email us.

Player One Name: ______________________________ Shirt Size: (circle one) S M L XL 2XL not on here? email us.

Single Player $150 Foursome $500; Team Name: ___________________

Players (select one)

Award Sponsors $750 Door Prize Donation of: ________________________ _____________________________________________

Breakfast Sponsors $1,000

Lunch Sponsors $1,750

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Sponsorship Levels

Email: ________________________________________

Phone Number: ______________ Fax: ______________

City/State/Zip: _________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

Promotional SponsorͲ$150

- Company banner displayed at specialty hole - Company volunteer manage specialty hole - Name listed in all e-blasts - Tent provided for company on specialty hole

Specialty Hole SponsorͲ$250

Award SponsorͲ$750 - Company banner displayed on awards table - Hole Sponsorship - Name listed in all e-blasts - 2ͲGolfers ƌĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƚŝŽŶƐ

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Event Sponsorship Levels

Company: _____________________________________

7:00 a.m.—Check-in & Breakfast Open 8:30 a.m.—Shotgun Start 11:30 a.m.—Lunch & Awards Ceremony Open

Contact: ______________________________________

201ϳ Official Registration Form

Schedule of Events

2051 Cape Coral Parkway E Cape Coral, FL 33904 (239) 549-6900 www.capecoralchamber.com