Chamber Trends July 2017

Trends Chamber

The Official Publication of The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral

PRIORITY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FREEDOM 5K & KIDS FUN RUN JULY 4TH | 7:30AM FOOT OF THE CAPE CORAL BRIDGE SURFSIDE SUNSET MARKET EVERY TUESDAY AT THE SHOPS OF SURFSIDE YEAR ROUND 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM CAPE CORAL FARMERS’ MARKET AT CAPE HARBOUR EVERY SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

To Promote and Serve Business and Community

July 2017

JULY 2017 JULY 4 7:30 AM PRIORITY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FREEDOM 5K & KIDS FUN RUN FOOT OF THE CAPE CORAL BRIDGE JULY 6 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCHEON CAPE CORAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE 360 SANTA BARBARA BLVD N, CAPE CORAL, FL JULY 12 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON THE WELLNESS CENTER OF CAPE CORAL 609 SE 13TH CT, CAPE CORAL, FL

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

JULY 20 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM BUSINESS AFTER HOURS BOWLAND 42 MID CAPE TERRACE, CAPE CORAL, FL

Melanie Lempke Membership Services Director melanie@capecoralchamber.com

SURFSIDE SUNSET MARKET | THE SHOPS AT SURFSIDE TUESDAYS YEAR ROUND FROM 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Lori Marlowe Welcome Center Specialist lori@capecoralchamber.com

CAPE CORAL FARMERS MARKET | CAPE HARBOUR OPEN SATURDAYS FROM 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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

CHAMBER TRENDS LEADERSHIP CAPE CORAL CLASS OF 2017 DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1 Donna S. Germain President/CEO

Effective Leadership is a key element in any successful community. Continually developing and encouraging the participation of new leaders is essential in developing fresh ideas and perspectives while ensuring a continuity of leaders for the future.

Leadership Cape Coral is a hands-on thirteen-week program that educates the participants about the components that make up Cape Coral and Lee County. From team building, to media, to healthcare, to infrastructure and city government, each program day is organized and chaired by graduates of the program so that they can share their knowledge of the program.

“By committing yourself to the program you open many doors,” said Patrick Quinlan, 2003 Graduate. “You will learn about our community, with and through the eyes of your classmates and the many volunteers that make up the Day Chairs, Program Chairs and Facilitators, establish long lasting relationships with your classmates, create opportunities to grow your personal character and your business and build an awareness of the many needs of our community and a sense of wanting to give back through volunteering or in some other positive way.”

There have been more than 600 graduates of the program since the charter year in 1993. Many of these graduates have become a part of Cape Coral Leadership Alumni and often go on to the Advanced Leadership Cape Coral program with a focus on developing and enhancing management and leadership skills. The final tier of leadership education is Cape Coral Community Trustee program, which is by invitation and helps participants discover areas where they can assume community leadership roles.

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 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

“To this day, I can call upon my Leadership Class of ‘96 brethren for council, recommendations a general fellowship,” said Chris Spiro, CEO Spiro & Associates. “A quality that has become synonymous with every leadership class before mine and since the inception of this program. I found the leadership program so beneficial to my management style and philosophy that I quickly became a leadership junkie

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 CONTINUED and attended the next three advanced leadership programs.�

program. Without a doubt the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral has one of the most comprehensive leadership programs Today, our leadership graduates are contributing to vital in Florida. areas of the community such as leadership roles in government ranging from the City to State level, community organizations It is simple to participate, just fill out the application and like the American Cancer Society, Easter Seals and Junior return it to the Chamber with your check. If you require Achievement as well as leadership with some of our largest a payment plan we do have limited opportunities. All employers. It is not uncommon for our leadership graduates participation fees, meals, transportation, and special attire are to see the value and feel the need to pass along the gift of included in the tuition. leadership by participating in our Jr. Leadership Cape Coral

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR ONE CHAMBER. ONE VOICE Trish Lassiter, 2017 Chair

• A Candidates Hobnob will be held on July 26, 2017 at Gulf Coast Village from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

A Candidates Forum will be held in October – date and City Council Elections – Your Vote • time to be determined.

Matters Cape Coral’s municipal elections are fast Early voting will be held on the following dates and locations: 2017 Primary: September 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 approaching. The Primary Election will be • Locations: Lee County Cape Coral Branch Office, 1031 held September 12, 2017 and will narrow the candidates down to • two for Mayor and each Council seat. From there, the remaining SE 9th Place, #3, Cape Coral and Cape Coral Library, 921 SW 39th candidates will square off in the General Election which will be held Terrace, Cape Coral. on November 7, 2017.

• 2017 General: October 30, 31 and November 1, 2, 3 and 4 Locations: Lee County Cape Coral Branch Office, 1031 There will be five seats on the ballot: Mayor and Council Districts • 1, 4, 5 and 6. The terms of office for Mayor and Districts 1, 4, and 6 SE 9th Place, #3, Cape Coral and Cape Coral Library, 921 SW 39th are four (4) years. Terms are four years, and members are limited Terrace, Cape Coral. to two consecutive terms. The vacancy in the District 5 seat is to fill the remainder of the existing term (expiring in November, 2019) In addition, The Council for Progress is developing a survey of appropriate questions for the Mayoral and City Council due to the resignation of the current Council Member. candidates. This survey will contain questions relevant to current This is a non-partisan and citywide election. Even though issues and the responses will be published by the end of July. It candidates must qualify in their respective districts, the elections is our hope that this will be a starting point in voters educating themselves are “at large” and not district-specific races. This means themselves before they vote. The survey results will be published on the Chamber’s Government Affairs website: https://www. all voters in Cape Coral can vote for candidates in every district. capecoralchambervoice.com Voter turnouts in Cape Coral are traditionally low, and I hope that more and more local folks will find time to exercise their privilege Also, to encourage voters to get out and vote, some Chamber and duty to vote. Although the Chamber does not actively endorse members are giving you special offers on election days for both the candidates, we do have an interest in candidate positions on issues Primary and General elections. All you need to do is show up at of importance to the business community. Chamber members are their place of business wearing an “I voted” sticker from your polling encouraged to learn about the candidates and to exercise their place or if you voted by mail, bring a picture of your signed ballot right to vote. Informed voters are the best way to ensure quality envelope. Visit www.votecapecoral.com for more information and a list of the businesses and their special offers. (Note: This website leadership for our City. Mark your Calendars! is in process of being updated for this election.)

To increase engagement, the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee will host the following events. We invite you to learn This is an important election with five seats on the ballot. These more about the candidates running for election and the impact are the people who will decide what City services you receive in their leadership may have on our local business community! All the next four years — from police protection to pothole repair. We candidates are invited to participate and the event is free and open encourage you to be an informed voter and to encourage others to get out and vote as well. to the community.

17 PACKET PICK-UP Friday, June 30, 2017 @ Priority Business Solutions 4814 Vincennes St, CC, FL 33904 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

POST RACE FOOD, REFRESHMENTS & MUSIC

TUESDAY, JULY 4TH, 2017 6:30 A.M. CHECK-IN; 7:30 A.M. START KID’S FUN RUN (12 & UNDER) - $10

BY JUNE 9TH - $20 ADULT; $15 YOUTH*

BY JUNE 23RD - $25 ADULT; $20 YOUTH*

BY JULY 3RD - $30 ADULT; $25 YOUTH* ACTIVE/RETIRED MILITARY - $20 DAY OF RACE - $40 ADULT/YOUTH

T-SHIRTS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS SIGNED UP BY JUNE 16, 2017; FIRST COME AFTER. *YOUTH = 17&UNDER BY DAY OF RACE TROPHIES: OVERALL M&F MASTERS 40&OVER M&F GRANDMSATERS 50&OVER M&F SR.GRANDMSATERS 60&OVER M&F OVERALL MILITARY M&F

FULL NAME: ________________________________________________

MALE OR FEMALE (PLEASE CIRCLE)

AGE ON RACE DAY: ______ DATE OF BIRTH (mm/dd/yyyy): ______________ PHONE NUMBER: ___________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: ______________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________

CUSTOM MEDALS FOR TOP 3 OF ALL CIRCLE SHIRT SIZE: (GUARANTEED ONLY BEFORE JUNE 15 ; FIRST COME AFTER JUNE 1ST) YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL A2XL A3XL AGE GROUPS MALE & FEMALE: 0-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, EMERGENCY CONTACT: _________________________ PHONE: __________________ RELATION: ______________ 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, PAYMENT: CASH ENCLOSED CHECK ENCLOSED (CK#:_______) CREDIT CARD (PLEASE GO ONLINE TO WEBSITE) 65-69, 70+ DRIVER’S LICENSE # (CHECK ONLY): _______________________________________________________________ FOR MILITARY PARTICIPANTS ONLY

ALL CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO: CAPE CORAL CHAMBER

MILITARY ID# ____________________ BRANCH OF SERVICE: ____________________ YEARS OF SERVICE: _________ Release Form (Mandatory) Incomplete or unsigned entry form cannot be accepted. I know that participating in this running event is a potentially hazardous activity. I agree not to enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of an event official relative to my ability to safely complete the event. I am voluntarily assuming all risks associated with participating in this running event including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, spectators or others, the effects of weather, including heat, cold, and/or humidity, traffic and rough trail conditions on the course, all risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this Waiver of Liability and knowing the facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of this application of entry in the Freedom 5k, to be held on July 4, 2017 I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Ft. Myers Track Club, the State of Florida, the County of Lee, The City of Cape Coral, The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral, all sponsors, volunteers, officers, directors and members of each said organization, their respective employees and agents, and any other entities and individuals who are in any way connected with this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on part of persons named in this waiver.

BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION, I AGREE TO THE ABOVE WAIVER OF LIABILITY. The FMTC and Chamber of Commerce reserve the right to deny registration to any applicant. Further, I hereby give full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use any photographs, video-tapes, motion pictures, recording and any other record of this event for legitimate purposes.

Should this race be cancelled the entry fee shall be deemed a donation. PLEASE FOR SAFETY REASONS, NO STROLLERS, DOGS OR ROLLER SKATES.

MAIL REGISTRATION FORM TO: CAPE CORAL CHAMBER ATTN: FREEDOM 5K 2051 CAPE CORAL PARKWAY EAST CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA 33904 *POSTMARKED BY JUNE 26TH*

____________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT

__________________ DATE OF SIGNATURE

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Please recognize a past or present military member at the Freedom 5K & Fun Run. 100% of the proceeds from the track signs will benefit the charity organizations for this year. Information about who they are and their information can be found on the Freedom 5K website www.Freedom5kCC.com.

The Annual Freedom 5k is intended to raise awareness for the past, present & future veterans in America.

For more information please contact Annette Siner at Annette@CapeCoralChamber.com or (239)549-6900 x.111

**PLEASE NOTE: DEALINE FOR TRACK SIGN APPLICATION - MONDAY, JUNE 26TH @ 5:00 P.M.

COMPANY NAME IF APPLICABLE: ________________________________________________________________ CONTACT NAME: __________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER: ___________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP: ______________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________ PAYMENT:

CASH ENCLOSED

CHECK ENCLOSED (CK#:_______)

CREDIT CARD (OR ONLINE ON WEBSITE)

CARD TYPE: _______ CARD #: _____________________________________ EXP: _____________ CVV: _______ DRIVER’S LICENSE # (CHECK ONLY): _______________________________________________________________ PLEASE FILL OUT INFORMATION BELOW HOW YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO READ ON THE SIGN FULL NAME OF HONORED PERSON: _______________________________________________________________ BRANCH OF SERVICE: ________________________ RANK: __________________________________________ QUOTE FOR SIGN: __________________________________________________________________________ DONATED BY: (please email logo if company)___________________________________________________________ PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CAPE CORAL. FAX # (239) 549-9609 ATTN: FREEDOM 5K TRACK SIGNS MAILING ADDRESS: 2051 CAPE CORAL PKWY E, CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA 33904 EMAIL: ANNETTE@CAPECORALCHAMBER.COM

MAY NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALS

NEW MEMBERS

RENEWALS

CAPE CORAL FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Jack Ludwig

239Style Media Group Member Since: 05/17/2016

DAMSEL IN DEFENSE Stephanie Karasek DONE BY DEROC LLC Louise Hebert HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE Johnny Long MISSION CLEAN Michael Brizzo

ACE Hardware of Cape Coral Member Since: 05/16/2011 Applebee’s Member Since: 05/28/2014 B2B Leadership Development LLC Member Since: 05/25/2016 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Member Since: 05/11/2005

Faith Presbyterian Church Member Since: 06/14/2012

Lori Manning Designs Member Since: 06/11/2015

First Command Financial Services Member Since: 06/23/2016

Mariner High School Member Since: 05/28/2004

Frantz EyeCare - Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS Member Since: 04/01/1989 Gallagher and Rhodes CPA’S Member Since: 05/01/1995 Gary Shierling D.D.S., P.A. Member Since: 06/07/2007

Mel’s Diner Of Cape Coral Member Since: 05/07/2007 Pet Coral Resort and Veterinary Member Since: 06/08/2011 Preferred Community Bank Member Since: 05/19/2014 Roger Dean Chevrolet Member Since: 05/21/2012

RALPH’S PLACE Nicole Burns

Cape Coral Caring Center Member Since: 05/01/1993

Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, PA Member Since: 06/09/2005

SAMARITAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER Susan Hook

Century 21-Birchwood Realty Member Since: 11/01/1994

Gulf Coast Symphony Member Since: 09/19/2005

Six Bends Harley Davidson Member Since: 06/02/2009

Chicago Pizza Member Since: 06/23/2015

Honc Marine Contracting, Inc. Member Since: 05/06/2009

Stabley Marketing, LLC Member Since: 04/11/2012

CounterStrike Security & Sound Member Since: 01/04/2007

Irvin Pest Control, Inc Member Since: 05/07/2010

Top Tier IT, LLC Member Since: 06/07/2016

Cultural Park Theatre Company Member Since: 05/11/2009

Jones, Haber & Rollings, PL Member Since: 02/01/1997

Vein Specialists Member Since: 05/20/2017

DJC Insurance & Financial Services/New York Life Ins. Co. Member Since: 05/06/2003

Keller & Koczara CPAs, PA Member Since: 05/12/2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RENEWALS!

Ken’s Auto Repair of Cape Coral Member Since: 05/02/2005

Contact Shawna Pike Membership Sales Director

SHOOT CENTER LLC Aaron Forum STUDIO 8 DANCE Brigid Kearns SUPERCUTS, PINE ISLAND RD SUPERCUTS, DEL PRADO BLVD GiGi Quarnaccio WATERMAN BROADCASTING Bob Beville

EZ to Use.com Member SInce: 06/01/1990

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER!

Labor Ready Member Since: 06/04/2009

Sinclair Custom Homes, Inc Member Since: 06/28/2013

shawna@capecoralchamber.com for Membership Benefits

RIBBON CUTTINGS CAPE CORAL FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 210 Del Prado Blvd. S, Suite 3 www.capecoralfamilychiropractic.com | (239) 574-8000

DAMSEL IN DEFENSE skdamselpro@gmail.com www.mydamselpro.net/stephk/ | (239) 292-0237

4 SESTRAS BISTRO TO GO 1615 SE 47th Terrace , STE B www.4sestrasbistro.com | (239) 800-5432

MISSION CLEAN 4410 Del Prado Blvd S www.missioncleancc.com | (239) 201-2181

SHOOT CENTER LLC 1122 Del Prado Blvd S. SHOOTCENTER.COM | (239) 500-0556

ENERGY HARNESS CORPORATION 71 Mid Cape Terrace www.energyharness.com | (239) 790-3300

A Family of Senior Living Options

2017 Candidates Hobnob Wednesday, July 26th Gulf Coast Village 1333 Santa Barbara Boulevard Cape Coral, Florida 33991 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

2017 TITLE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE Your Investment $1500.00 Prior to the Event…

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Your Company name and logo will serve as the title and branding for all advertising and promotion of this event.

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Your Company Logo will appear in all Television Advertising prior to the event.

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Your Company will be named as the Title Sponsor of the event in all Television spots promoting the event.

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Your Company Logo will appear in all newspaper advertising promoting the event.

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Your Company will be named as the Title Sponsor in all newspaper advertising promoting the event.

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Your Company Name and/or Logo will appear in all Chamber promotion of the event.

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Your Company Logo will appear in all electronic media advertising prior to this event

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A link to your Company website will also be included in all electronic media done for this event.

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Your Company will be named in all press releases and/or media correspondence as the Title Sponsor of this event.

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Display table where you can display any of your Company’s marketing materials.

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Mentioned as title sponsor on the cover of the event program.

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Your Company Logo will appear as the title sponsor in a power point presentation that will play at the event.

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A representative from Your Company would be able to address the Candidates and Attendees at the forum to promote the company and market to the crowd.

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Mentioned as the Title Sponsor in any media coverage as a result of the event.

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 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 July 28 August 25 September 22

NO AVAILABLE HOST DATES FOR 2017 Contact us for a list of 2018 available dates to reserve your spot!

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

Diamond Member Lee Health P.O. Box 2218, Fort Myers, FL 33902

Lee County Electric Cooperative 4980 Bayline Dr, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

Executive Member CenturyLink 2710 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral Gulf Coast Village Retirement Community 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd. Cape Coral The News-Press - Fort Myers Office 2442 Dr. MLK Blvd. Ft. Myers

B2 Technology Solutions 1406 SE 46th Lane, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Gunterberg Charitable Foundation 1350 Park Road, Lancaster PA 17601

Fifth Third Bank 2402 Surfside Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33991 2724 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33904 114 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL 33991 1801 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33909 1600 Cape Coral Pkwy. E, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Call Annette Siner for more information or to be involved in the 2017 Women’s Leadership

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Conference at

Presenting Sponsor - $2,000 x x x x x x x x

(239) 549-6900 x111

Speaking engagement opportunity Company logo will be displayed on all marketing material used for the event.

Your logo will be displayed on the large screen during the event.

Organization logo will be displayed on Women’s Leadership Conference website with link Half page ad in the chamber trends as the Presenting sponsor.

Marketing Table at the breakfast &lunch tradeshow] Promotional material in attendee gift bags Conference admission for up to 5 guests

Executive Sponsor - $1,000 x x x x x x x

Company logo will be displayed on all marketing material used for the event.

Your logo will be displayed on the large screen during the event.

Organization logo will be displayed on Women’s Leadership Conference website with link Half page ad in the chamber trends as the executive sponsor.

Marketing Table at the breakfast &lunch tradeshow] Promotional material in attendee gift bags Conference admission for up to 5 guests

Cardinal Level Sponsor - $500 x x x x x x

Company logo will be displayed on all marketing material used for the event.

Your logo will be displayed on the large screen during the event.

Organization logo will be displayed on Women’s Leadership Conference website with link Marketing Table at the breakfast &lunch tradeshow Promotional material in attendee gift bags Conference admission for up to 2 guests with premier seating.

Table Sponsor - $150 (Only 10 available; this is not a vendor space) x x x x x

Company name will be displayed on all marketing material used for the event.

Your logo will be displayed on the large screen during the event.

Organization logo will be displayed on Women’s Leadership Conference website with link Promotional material in attendee gift bags Table sponsored by your company will have name of company in center will marketing material available to attendees seated at table. (all marketing material must be provided by company)

HEALTHY TRENDS THE WELLNESS WHEEL Salvatore Lacagnina, D.O. Vice President of Health & Wellness, Lee Memorial Health System

“The Wellness Wheel – a new paradigm for health maintenance�

A paradigm is a way of thinking, a standard or a model; and, when applied to health maintenance, this can be a radical shift. Traditional health care for many years has been a model designed around waiting for a health problem to occur and then working to cure the problem. Emphasis has been placed on finding new and innovative ways to treat illnesses with medications, surgeries and procedures -- thank goodness we have these at our fingertips. Since the early 1900s, the field of medicine has eradicated many of the infectious illnesses which killed so many.

Over my 24 years practicing medicine, I have seen many physicians emphasize the prevention of illness and over the last several years recommendations on what to do to stay healthy seem to be more pervasive. We read about these recommendations not only in the medical literature, but also in newspapers and magazines on a daily basis. We certainly still see a lot of TV ads for medications which treat the symptoms and not the cause of the illness but there is much talk and action about how to prevent illness in the first As the nation has developed, now we have to deal with many place. When it comes to preventing illness, there is not one magic man-made illnesses such as obesity, heart disease, high blood potion. pressure and much more. The typical scenario seems to be a person previously healthy presenting to his/her physician with a health We know that all the areas listed on the wellness wheel are problem and then being treated with a medication to lower the important with nutrition being one of the most important. Feeding cholesterol, the blood pressure, the weight or the high blood sugar ourselves is something we do usually multiple times a day. When count. Less often do we see most of the attention focused on the we eat food, we are fueling our engine similar to putting gas in the cause of the problem. This is where the Wellness Wheel comes in. car. In the past if you have put cheap gas in your car, you probably noticed that the engine did not run as smoothly as when you used We are moving into an era of medical care called value based the high octane gas. The same is true for the body. When we eat care meaning payments will be made based on the clinical result. cheap, unhealthy food, our brain and body does not work as well This means that payers will evaluate the care delivered and the as it should. Thinking is cloudy, energy is low and all the bodily improvement in the health of the individual. The clinical result will functions appear to be less efficient. We look for that afternoon weigh in on how payments are made. As it stands now, in many coffee or better yet a nap to get us through the day. Research has situations hospitals are not paid for re-admissions meaning, if a shown when we focus on eating unprocessed, whole foods all areas person is re-admitted to the hospital for a health problem for which of our body function better and stay healthier over the long term. they were recently treated in that hospital, a second payment to the Authors such as Dr. Caldwell Esslestyn, Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Dr. Michael hospital will not occur. Essentially the hospital and the providers Greger, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and many more have done extensive of care are not paid a second time to treat a problem which should research in the area of how food affects our health. I recommend have been resolved with the initial hospitalization. The emphasis their books and research articles to the readers interested in on care delivered and payments will focus on the clinical outcome. learning more about this topic.

HEALTHY TRENDS CONTINUED

the combination of several medications to treat all these problems magnifies the side effects. Therefore, it is helpful to identify the reason for the stress, insomnia and the depression if possible; and, then to treat the cause in order to relieve the problem. Sleep and stress management are also part of the mental health portion of the Wellness Wheel.

Physical activity is included on the wheel and we know from looking at populations of people who maintain an active life that they live a more productive and a longer life. Physical activity is essential for the brain as well as body function. Realize that I use the term physical activity rather than exercise, since clinical research studies, as well as anecdotal reports, have proven that daily physical activity can be just as health promoting as formal Another component of the Wellness Wheel is purpose – the exercise -- that is, if the intensity of the activity is sufficient. For reason you believe you exist or the reason “why” you get out of bed more on this subject I recommend reading the Blue Zone books by in the morning. This is an essential part of wellness since purpose and passion give us a sense of usefulness. When we have a passion Dan Buettner and Healthy to 100 by John Robbins. and a purpose in life, it drives our behavior. When our purpose is Sleep is another essential part of maintaining health and to give of our talents and to make the world a better place, this avoiding disease. During sleep we make growth hormone which benefits the individual as well as the surrounding community and is essential for the production of healthy skeletal muscles; and, the world at large. we need healthy skeletal muscles to burn calories. When we do I encourage the reader to keep a copy of the Wellness Wheel not sleep well, we often times gain weight since our body is not as effective at burning calories. Sleep deprivation is a stressor on somewhere handy in order to refer to it often. Sit down and write the body and when the body is stressed, it makes more Cortisol out a Wellness action plan and specifically detail each section of which also contributes to weight gain as well as increasing the risk the wheel. How will you work on eating healthier, adding physical activity to your day, sleeping more and dealing better with your of diabetes and other metabolic problems. stress? Do you know your purpose and your “why”? Is your life Stress management is another part of the Wellness Wheel and a driven by something you are passionate about and are you looking necessary part of maintaining good health and avoiding disease. to give more than you receive? Are you helping to make the world When we are chronically stressed, we are more prone to depression a better place? and insomnia just to name a few consequences. Traditional medical treatment of stress, insomnia and depression often Please use this Wellness Wheel as a paradigm shift in the way involves prescription medications which certainly can be helpful you think about your health and your life. I hope it helps you to live but also come with potential short and long term side effects. a better quality and a longer life!

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not suffer in silence as the Member Resolution Center is a part of your membership in the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral and we want your business to be successful!

Julie E. Ferguson 2017 Chairperson Government Affairs Committee

Make sure the Candidate Hobnob is on your calendar, the date is Wednesday, July26th at Gulf Coast Village – 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, FL from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The Government Affairs Committee will be hosting the event. This is a perfect way to get to know the candidates that are running for local office. There is the race for Cape Coral Mayor and several of the council seats are up for re-election. You can ask the candidates questions and find out where they stand on issues. You can vote for all districts on the ballot, so even if your district is not up for re-election, you can still vote for the open seats.

Have you ever found that when you are running a small business that there are not enough hours in the day to get stuff done? Well, of course you have! You are working long hours just handling the day to day stuff and then you have an issue with some aspect of local government. If you find that you need help, the Government Affairs Committee is here for you! We want to help you get your Remember voting is a privilege and our opportunity to make issue resolved. Contact the Chamber office and we will get to our voice heard. You vote counts!!! Together – the voice of our work on your government issue. The GAC is here to help, so do strong Chamber membership can make a difference.

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Mike “Q” Quaintance, MBA, CCE Keiser University, Fort Myers Campus Business and Hospitality Department Chair

With the economy improving, many organizations are in expansion mode once again.

The initial decision to open a new physical facility includes numerous considerations, but location is a very important one.

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There are many free resources like a municipality’s economic development office, or non-profits like the Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, S.C.O.R.E., and local colleges and universities, which can provide research resources to insecure high quality and credible information.

Commercial real estate agents also have access to a significant amount of information and most will share the information freely if a contractual agreement is made to rent or purchase through the agent.

A lot of local information can be had by simply speaking with neighbors and tenants about the location and asking about its strengths and weaknesses. It can also be an opportunity to see how neighbors and tenants might work collaboratively with you to enhance marketing and share customers.

One last recommendation, check with the municipality to make sure that the location’s zoning matches the intended commercial use for the space being purchased or rented. You may also want to see if the impact fees that have been paid by the building owner previously are adequate for your business use. Checking on these factors prior to signing a lease or sales contract may help entrepreneurs avoid costly and timeVariables to these factors make them more or less relevant consuming issues in the future. depending on the industry. For example, traffic counts and customer accessibility are critical for most retail operations. If you would like to learn more about these factors regarding High visibility locations can reduce expenses related to new locations, please feel free to e-mail me at mquaintance@ marketing and advertising. However, traffic counts and keiseruniversity.edu, or at Keiser University, Fort Myers (239) customer accessibility are less important to service industries 277-1336. that drive to their clients. Many of these above factors are really questions, which require the organization to conduct

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