March 2015

Trends Chamber

The Official Publication of The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral

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March 2015

MARCH 11TH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON MEETING AT LA VENEZIA

CAPE CORAL FARMERS’ MARKET EVERY SATURDAY AT CLUB SQUARE 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

To Promote and Serve Business and Community

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MARCH 2015 Publisher & Editor Donna Schuman-Germain Interim Vice President donna@capecoralchamber.com Contributing Editors Mike Quaintance Chamber President q2u2@capecoralchamber.com Stephanie Roberson Technology Director stephanie@capecoralchamber.com Claudia St. Onge Business Manager cso@capecoralchamber.com Matt Lamb Membership Director matt@capecoralchamber.com Annette Siner Membership Sales annette@capecoralchamber.com Melanie Lempke Administrative Generalist melanie@capecoralchamber.com

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Amanda Brunson Special Events Coordinator amanda@capecoralchamber.com

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BJM CONSULTING BB&T-OSWALD, TRIPPE & CO THE AUBUCHON TEAM OF COMPANIES

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

It is simple to participate, just fill out the registration form below and fax, or mail it to the Chamber.

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Q’s WORLD

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

VALUE PROPOSITION

Mike “Q” Quaintance, President, MBA, IOM

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or 18 years I have pondered the question, what is the value members find in Chamber membership? Why do members renew their membership every year? Ultimately, how does the Chamber win members? Typically, academics refer to Michael Porter’s Competitive Strategy Theory where businesses choose a competitive strategy based on cost leadership, differentiation or focus.

A business example of a cost leadership strategy would be Wal-Mart, where they leverage buying power to purchase more efficiently than many of their competitors in order to pass the savings to customers.

An example of differentiation strategy might be Cirque du Soleil as it originally sought to differentiate itself from the tradition of circuses. Lastly, a focus strategy, which chooses to focus on a certain industry or segment of an industry.

Clearly, the Chamber’s strategy is the focus strategy as we seek to meet the needs of the business community by providing networking and educational opportunities, advocate on behalf of business to government, and operate the welcome center and website in order to drive more traffic to our member’s doors, telephones and websites.

Additionally, the Chamber understands and

advocates for the symbiotic relationship that exists between the community and business, hence community event, charitable events and activities are a part of the annual business plan. Hence, as all can see cross-functional activities are important in the Chamber’s value proposition.

At the time of this article, 11.7% of our members have been members for 20 plus years, 15.2% for 10 to 20 years, 13% for 6 to 9 years, 19.5 % for 3 to five years. Impressive? Maybe yes, maybe no.

National research shows that up to 50% of businesses fail in the first year, 91% fail in the first five years, and only 9% survive 10 years of more. As you can see our member retention for business is better than the national business failure rate, as 26.9% of our members have been members for more than 10 years, compared with the national number where only 9% of business survive for 10 or more years. This might suggest the importance of maintaining your Chamber membership as it correlates to general business success.

Strategy requires choice, clear communication and coherent performance management practices from both volunteers and staff. Like any other business, the Chamber cannot just spew stirring metaphors to create value; it must produce results and shared goals that meet the communicated purpose of the Chamber. Have you thought about your proposition?

Which one of Porter’s strategies to you employ in the marketplace? Do you and your team really walk the talk?

Have you communicated to your team with clarity what your organizations strategy is? Clarity about the strategy will help your team members focus more efficiently, qualify customers more effectively, and allow your organization to allocate resource more profitably. Please do not under-estimate the value of your chamber membership and its correlation to its influence on your organization’s success.

BE NUMBER ONE...

BE SECOND TO NONE!

Chairman Ed Ramos, Ramos Builders, Inc. Chair-Elect Brett Bisbe, B2 Technology Solutions, Inc Treasurer Trish Lassiter, Lee County Electric Cooperative Past Chair Annette Carrasquillo,LAI Design Associates Barb Adams, LeeSar Beverly Black, Black Business Solutions, LLC Ed Bolter, Lamar Advertising Dana Brunett, City of Cape Coral Matthew Connar, Boost Creative Tony Constantino, Kevin M. Burns & Assoc. P.A. Diane Everhart, Northwestern Mutual Financial Joseph Francioni, The Smart Companies Cynthia Gallagher, The Breeze Newspapers Sandra Griener, Sun Splash Family Waterpark Tom Hansen, Boat House of Cape Coral Tim Hauck, Fuller Metz Cremation and Funeral Services Scott Kashman, Cape Coral Hospital Laura Koehn, CapeCoral.com Cheryl Komnick, Caloosa Tent & Rental Michelle Lewis, B2 Technology Solutions Katharyn Owen, Jones, Haber and Rollings, PL Christopher Spiro, Spiro & Associates Michelle Whitlock, Siesta Pebble Pool Interiors Zachary Zeis, Storm Smart

CHAIRMAN EMERITUS

Wayne Kirkwood, Kirkwood Electric, Inc. Thomas Giles, Avalon Engineering Joseph Mazurkiewicz, BJM Consulting, Inc. Donna Meola, Priority Payments of South Florida Thomas Shipp Jr, Attorney Elmer Tabor, Wonderland Realty/Cape Coral Town Center

TRUSTEES

Kevin Ahmadi, Gulf Coast Village Keith Banasiak, Waste Pro of Florida Rhonda Chapman, First Citizens Bank Nancy Dunning, Cape Coral Association of Realtors Sallie Dywer, SunTrust Merchant Services Mike Hollow, RE//MAX Realty Team Jay Johnson, Bubba’s Roadhouse and Saloon David Owen, BB & T - Oswald, Trippe & Co. Larry Weir, Premier Insurance Corporation

CHAMBER STAFF

Mike Quaintance, President Donna S. Germain, Interim Vice President Claudia St. Onge, Business Manager & Farmers’ Market Director Stephanie Roberson, Technology Director Matt Lamb, Membership Director Annette Siner, Membership Sales Melanie Lempke, Administrative Generalist Amanda Brunson, Special Events Coordinator Linda Kirby, Membership Sales Contractor Lisa Barrella, Membership Sales Contractor

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CHAMBER TRENDS Your Health ROI

Ed Ramos, Ramos Builders 2015 Chairman

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re you finding that there are not enough hours in the day? Is your productivity down? Do you find yourself waking up at 3:00 in the morning thinking of all the upcoming days’ tasks? Are you waking up tired with little energy during the day? Is your favorite adult beverage the way you relieve stress? Well maybe it’s time to improve your productivity and Health ROI. If you are like me you may say that you haven’t had the time to exercise. So if you didn’t exercise today why not? Because you didn’t have time? Did you have more important things to do? If you think that you can’t fit exercise into your day think about this: • You Do Have Time - You have the same amount of time as everyone else. It is how you choose to spend it. If exercise is important to you, you need to decide what it is more important in your daily activities. Do you really need to surf Facebook for 45 minutes or should you go exercise instead?

• Try Small Workouts – Most people spend more time at the watercooler in the morning than it would take to go to the gym. It doesn’t have to take 3 hours. Working out is about consistency as much as it is about intensity.

• You Don’t Need a Gym – People say it takes too long to “go to the gym” or that they don’t want to pay for a membership. No worries, no gym needed. Run outside. Do push-ups, sit-ups, and more.

• Do It Early – Thinking that you are going to workout after a long day at your job is not realistic. Put first things first. Exercise first thing in the morning, before you start your day.

Exercise and a healthy life style is not only about how you look and feel, it will make you a more productive business person and in the process: • Pumps You Up – I hear people say, I can’t workout because I will be too tired. Not true. Exercising will pump you up better than any caffeine or energy drink. It drives you and lifts your energy level.

• Improves Your Confidence – Being healthy increases your confidence.

Knowing that you have pushed yourself physically, increases your ability to believe in yourself in other areas of your life.

• Increases Your Capacity – Simply put, being healthy increases your body’s capacity to get things done. Whether it is putting in long hours at your job or playing with the kids.

• Inspires Creativity – Want to jump-start big ideas? When you are “in the zone” exercising is when some of your most creative ideas will come. Trying to solve a problem? Go for a workout and you might surprise yourself how many solutions you come up with.

• Builds Momentum – A body in motion stays in motion. While others are struggling to get their day started in the office, you will come in already at a full jog. You will become known for your energy level and ability to hit the ground running.

Instead of taking time out of your schedule, you will find that it increases your productivity in all your endeavors. There is a myth that staying in shape takes too much time out of one’s day. The truth is that exercising acts as a catalyst to improve your performance in all areas of your life.

The Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with Lee Memorial Health System and is offering its annual fitness challenge to begin March 23rd. This is a great way to jump-start your exercise program and take charge of “Your Health ROI.” It is time to take charge of your health the way you would your business.

Whether you do the health challenge or make a conscious effort to get started on your own join me in improving Your Health ROI.

BE NUMBER ONE...

BE SECOND TO NONE!

JANUARY NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALS NEW

The Letter Box Amy Rouskey

DQ Grill & Chill Member Since: 01/23/2013

Rebecca A. Ross with Robert W. Baird Member Since: 01/11/2012

321Cruise Joshua Melendez

RENEWALS

Red Salon & Spa Member Since: 09/26/2007

Anytime Zip Line Inc. Scott Roberts

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

Edward Jones Investments – Terry Frith Member Since: 02/01/1995

Coastal Locksmith, Inc Kevin James

Achieva Credit Union Member Since: 01/31/2013

Demetrios Gonis Inc Bethel Bright

Barton Insurance Agency/Nationwide Member Since: 02/01/1989

Hertz Oswald Romero

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc Member Since: 08/28/2012

Individual - Ken Nakamura KenNakamura Lifeline Family Center Kathy Miller Luvy Bear Quilts 4 Tots, Inc. Ian Nelson Noela Chocolat Ande Grant Patriot Pets & Supplies of Florida, LLC Dianna Reinhardt

BMI Barnett Marine Member Since: 12/19/2013 BobSuhrie.Remax Florida.com Member Since: 02/02/2010 Brents Music & Sound Member Since: 02/01/1998 Cape Coral Art League Member Since: 01/28/1999 Cape Coral Social Club Member Since: 02/23/2009

Great Clips for Hair Member Since: 01/20/2009 Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. Member Since: 11/14/2011 High Fidelity Studios Member Since: 11/17/2008 Hill, Barth, & King, LLC Member Since: 01/28/2013 Kinetic Thoughts LLC Member Since: 01/28/2010 Kirkwood Electric, Inc. Member Since: 12/01/2001 Matteo Graphics Member Since: 05/25/2011 Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc Member Since: 10/31/2011 Northwestern Mutual Naples/Estero Group Member Since: 01/27/2014

Prestige Automotive Center LLC Carlos Rendon

CC Stone w/Coastal Realty SWFL Member Since: 03/03/2009

Robert Garcia Jewelry Robert Garcia

Chicago Pizza Member Since: 06/24/2008

Secret Places, Inc. Steve Hare

Chippendale Audiology Member Since: 02/25/2014

Tennessee Still Company Daniel Hlavna

CoolAir Air Conditioning & Heating Member Since: 11/06/2013

PartyLite Candle Ladies Renee’ & Rhonda Member Since: 04/13/2012

The Body Shop Ink Company Fred O’Dell

Don Truax Mobile Detailing Member Since: 10/23/2013

RaceTrac Member Since: 02/20/2013

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Member Since: 04/13/1999

Southwest Florida Yachts, Inc. Member Since: 11/20/2013 Spiro & Associates Member Since: 01/01/1996 Stifel Member Since: 02/17/2009 StoutenCramer, Inc. Member Since: 02/07/2012 Sun Dream Services Inc. Member Since: 02/20/2013 The Aubuchon Team of Companies Member Since: 11/01/1995 The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village Member Since: 02/04/2013 The Windsor of Cape Coral Member Since: 05/21/2008 Trebing Tile and Carpet Member Since: 02/11/2012 Wright Construction Group Member Since: 02/25/2012

Zoomers Amusement Park Member Since: 2/21/2012

Thank you for your Membership!

Jr. Leadership Cape Coral SPONSOR THE CLASS OF 2015 AT THE MARCH 11th CHAMBER LUNCH ___Alexis Peters, N. Ft. Myers-Sponsored by LCEC ___Bryce Van Horn, Ida S. Baker ___Donte Carter, Ida S. Baker-Sponsored by Keith & Heidi Veres ___Drayton Diggs, Ida S. Baker-Sponsored by Keith & Heidi Veres ___Edmund Aviles, Mariner-Sponsored by LCEC ___Hannah Hauck, Ida S. Baker - Sponsored by The Quaintance Family ___Hannah Theriault, Mariner-Sponsored by Florida Southwester State College ___Ian Milaski, Oasis Charter ___James Shannon, Cape Coral HS - Sponsored by the Cape Coral Mayor’s Scholarship Fund ___Jasmine Casiano, Ida S. Baker-Sponsored by LCEC ___Jenifer Schuman, Ida S. Baker - Sponsored by Ken’s Auto Repair ___Jillian Lucia, Oasis Charter ___Jordan Diggs, Ida S. Baker-Sponsored by Keith & Heidi Veres ___Joseph McNeely, Mariner ___Josh Mamott, Oasis Charter ___Julian Valdivia, Oasis Charter-Sponsored by LCEC ___Kayla Morris, Ida S. Baker-Sponsored by Chicago Pizza ___Kevin Persaud, Island Coast ___Kyle Soricelli, Cape Coral-Sponsored by LCEC ___Madison Lampkins, N. Ft. Myers - Sponsored by Achieva Credit Union ___Melia Coughlin, Oasis Charter ___Melissa Kindma, Oasis Charter ___Preston Siner, Cape Coral - Sponsored by Karen S. Barnes, UBS Financial Services ___Rachel Barnes, Mariner ___Rebecca Goldstein, Mariner ___Rileigh Baker, Island Coast-Sponsored by LCEC ___Sara Bryce, Oasis Charter ___Shaena Carson, Oasis Charter ___Taylor Hadden, Oasis Charter

$100 SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES THE CHANCE TO MEET AND SIT WITH YOUR STUDENT AT THE MARCH 11TH CHAMBER LUNCH AT LA VENEZIA, 11:30 AM YOUR COMPANY LOGO IN EVENT POWERPOINT RECOGNITION IN EVENT E-MAILS RECOGNITION AT THE LUNCH AS A SPONSOR EACH SPONSOR WILL BE INVITED TO ATTEND JUNIOR LEADERSHIP GRADUATION ON APRIL 9TH AT CULTURAL PARK THEATRE AND WILL BE RECOGNIZED THAT EVENING **100% of your sponsorship goes to fund the Junior Leadership program for our local students. The program is FREE to students and is funded through generous sponsorships like these. Please note lunch is not included in the price of the sponsorship and will be $20.00 at the door.

Please Fax or e-mail to Melanie Lempke melanie@capecoralchamber.com (239) 549-6900 ext 102 (239) 549-9609 fax Please e-mail your high resolution logo to q2u2@capecoralchamber.com by March 6th.

BJM CONSULTING, BB&T-OSWALD, TRIPPE & CO, THE AUBUCHON TEAM OF COMPANIES, MUTUAL OF OMAHA BANK

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MARKETING TRENDS PANIC!!!

Christopher T. Spiro, Spiro & Associates

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t’s here!! It snuck up on so many, leaped out from the shadows and scared the crap out of you!

That’s right, Season is here and damn if it’s not going to be a great one. So why did it sneak up on you? Why are you panicking? Why did you not plan accordingly? I know, I know…

Thanksgiving was a week later, which brought Christmas a week sooner…compound that with the fact that Christmas and New Year’s Eve were on a Thursday so of course almost everyone took the long weekends…and then BAM! Its here, Season…. everbody PANIC!! We basically worked four weeks on a nine-week window.

I’m laying in bed on Monday, Jan. 5, it’s 4 a.m. and all I hear is my text messages going off and emails pinging in. My wife Rachel says to me “check your texts.”

Ya’ see if I am getting a text at 4 a.m. it’s from our college freshman son CJ, our grad school working girl daughter Chelsea, someone’s on fire or someone died.

But not that Monday morning.

Instead, it was clients in panic mode: Text #1 “call me asap. need to see u today!”

Text #2 “need to jumpstart mktg this week call me on ur way to office this a.m.”

Text #3 “dad, delt party was a rager going to bed, luv u.”

My email inbox was similar…requests for meetings, Outlook meeting requests and just overall panic.

OK Spiro, so you get up early and have clients who panic, what’s the point??!!

The point is a simple one: no one plans to fail in business so why would you let your marketing plans fail during the busiest time of the year?

Why would you not plan for a successful marketing effort in advance so that you can work on managing your marketing versus creating it during season? Why would you incur additional “rush charge” expenses (because vendors know they got ya’) when all you needed to do was plan?

July 5th is the day the bell rings at Spiro & Associates. That is the day I begin to make calls to set an August meeting to plan for season. Yes, I know not everyone’s season is the same, but I am generalizing here. But in August we have out the Halloween decorations, September the Thanksgiving décor and in October we are jamming to Christmas tunes.

Ya’ see, we run a minimum of 60 days in advance for media deadlines, website updates, digital advertising, brochure production, etc. We sit with our clients and review the previous year’s successes and failures. We discuss what our goals and initiatives are for the upcoming season and plan accordingly. This allows our clients to plan appropriately to fund the marketing properly, make the sales force aware of the forthcoming initiatives and have sales goals in place to gauge success.

In addition, it leaves enough time for us on the agency side to work on your creative strategy, media strategy, digital/social strategy and public relations strategy. These efforts don’t need to be a major project, they don’t need to take up a tremendous amount of time, but sitting down to plan and budget will help ensure your success.

Happy New Year to all…two months late! Not because I put off writing this article, simply because we have been helping those in panic mode get off the ledge! Call me, or your agency, and shock them by asking for your annual planning meeting early. Execute that plan and see how much smoother your year starts and how much more your register rings!

Christopher “The Brand Architect” Spiro can be found digitally…not panicking via any social media outlet…usually depicted with a big cigar, some brown liquor and with his wife Rachel or lovely children. To keep off the ledge with his brand tid-bits hit him up: 239.481.5511, CSpiro@SpiroAndAssociates.com, and www.facebook.com/ christopher.spiro.

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Contact Donna Germain at 549-6900 ext 107 or donna@capecoralchamber.com

Lifeline Family Center presents

The case for Life 18th Annual Benefit Dinner Thursday, March 26th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the evening McGregor Baptist Church Hope Building, Fellowship Hall Fort Myers, FL Tickets: $70 per person or $400 for a table of 8 Please RSVP by Monday, March 16th Lifeline Family Center, Inc. 907 SE 5th Avenue Cape Coral, FL 33990 239.242.7238 lifelinefamilycenter.org

The Cape Coral Mayors Scholarship Fund presents

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH 2015 Dinner & Cocktails

5:30pm - 6:30pm at the Cape Coral Art League Building

Showtime

7:00pm (Doors open at 5:00pm) at the Cultural Park Theater You may walk between venues, or assistance will be provided.

$30pp

Tickets can be purchased from any Cape Coral Mayors Scholarship Fund Board Member or call (239) 898-0442.

Keynote Speaker

Lee Strobel

HEALTHY TRENDS

VITAMIN D - IS IT A VITAMIN OR A HORMONE? Salvatore Lacagnina, D.O. Vice President of Health & Wellness, Lee Memorial Health System

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ver the last several years much has been learned about Vitamin D. Initially it was thought that the major effect was on the bones but now research shows us that Vitamin D has receptors in most cells of the body. Because of its varied effects on many cells of the body, it appears to function more as a hormone than a vitamin. By definition, a hormone is a substance produced in the body that is transported to target organs or cells to regulate physiology and function. A vitamin is an organic compound and a vital nutrient that an organism requires in limited amounts to participate in chemical reactions. Vitamin D functions more as a hormone and has been shown to be involved in many illnesses including but not limited to heart disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, depression, autoimmune diseases and about 15 different cancers.

Vitamin D is produced in the body via the actions of sunlight and undergoes metabolism in the liver and kidneys to the active form called Vitamin D3. It has been estimated that D3 influences as many as 1000 genes and, as such, has widespread influence on health when it is at a therapeutic level in the body; and disease when insufficient or at a sub therapeutic level. Testing for the level of D3 is an easy blood test done by most labs. When you read the clinical literature about the therapeutic level you can find differences of opinion since some authorities set the healthy level at a number which simply prevents disease. But this has to be distinguished from the blood level necessary for optimal health. As such, some authorities define the appropriate level of Vitamin D3 around 40 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml); yet others define the healthy blood level between 50 -120 in order to decrease the risk and incidence of many diseases and cancers that D3 deficiency can influence.

Since D3 deficiency can influence so many health conditions, let’s look at the mechanisms that can cause the most common ones starting with heart disease. It is known that D3 deficiency can influence blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, the risk of bacterial and viral infections, as well as the level of circulating immune cells. All of these abnormalities have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease; and when D3 is supplemented and the levels get back to normal, the risk and incidence of these diseases decrease.

D3 deficiency also influences insulin synthesis and secretion via its ability to regulate calcium.

When this occurs, the risk of diabetes increases, as does the risk of metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, heart failure and overall vascular inflammation.

There is also evidence that D3 deficiency increases the risk of auto immune diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Bowel disease. In addition, there might be an increased risk of breast cancer since D3 can increase the conversion of testosterone to estrogen in the breast.

D3 deficiency is also related to other cancers including colon, prostate, bladder, stomach, kidney, other solid tumor cancers, as well as Hodgkin’s and Non Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Research has shown that D3 has direct effects on cancer cells; but the risk of cancers also increases because of the effects of D3 on mediators of inflammation and other cells in the body that regulate the growth of cancer cells. A study by Giovannucci showed that male cancer deaths could be decreased 29% by the use of 1500 units of D3 daily in D3 deficient individuals.

D3 supplementation has also been shown to influence bacterial and viral infections; and to decrease the risk and incidence of falls in frail elderly individuals. In the latter studies, D3 supplementation has been shown to improve neuromuscular function. Another interesting study with female athletes showed that supplementation of D3 to individuals with low levels increased the height of jumping and other sports performance measures.

In relation to brain function, studies have shown a two times risk of dementia in individuals with low levels of D3. There are also some research reports that point to an influence of D3 deficiency on the annual influenza epidemics.

Now that we understand some of the far reaching health implications of D3 deficiency what are we able to do about this? The answer lies in knowing the blood level of D3 and understanding how to supplement appropriately. As mentioned above, checking the blood level of D3 is an easy lab test and, if found to be deficient (level <20 ng/ml) or insufficient (levels from 20-40 ng/ml) replacement is as follows: for every one point (one ng/ml) below the defined therapeutic level, you need to take 100 units of D3. As an example, if your level is 30 ng/ml and you want to get it up to 40 ng/ml you would need to take 1000 units daily of D3. Your physician or health care provider will check the blood level before you start supplementing and then probably repeat the test in a few months. During this time you might notice an improvement in energy or mood; but even if you do not, please know that correcting D3 deficiency goes a long way toward improving your overall health. The goal for any supplementation (vitamins, hormones, nutrients, etc.) is to not only prevent disease but as important, optimize overall health and function.

It is all about achieving optimal health via creating the optimal healing environment both internally and externally. Therefore, do all you can each and every day to stay healthy by making health your number one priority. Make health last by making health first!

Stay well my friends and please send comments and questions to Dr.Sal@LeeMemorial.org

Get In Touch with New Residents, Prospects and Visitors with our Relocation Leads Program!

Contact Donna Germain at 549-6900 ext 107 or donna@capecoralchamber.com

LCEC – your cooperative

empowers you!

When you are an LCEC customer, you belong to one of the largest not-for-profit electric cooperatives in the nation. Governed by customers, we are committed to delivering reliable and cost competitive electricity.

Financial Strength

Reliability

• No rate increase for six years. Rate decrease in 2014*

• Maintaining 8,000 miles of power lines year-round

• Proudly serving customers since 1940

• Returned $220 million • On-call 24 hours a in equity over the day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year years

• One of only six Centers of Excellence in the utility industry

Quality Service

Community

• Top ten United Way employee contributor and community partner • Employees volunteer more than 5,000 hours annually

* 7% Public Service Tax – Imposed by Cape Coral City Council * 3% Cape Coral Franchise fee * 4.5% Unincorporated Lee County Franchise Fee – Approved by Lee County Commissioners

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REAL ESTATE TRENDS From Our Chairman DID ANYONE HEAR THE STARTING 2012BELL?

Aslanian (CDPE) Electric DonnaBerge Meola, Kirkwood Realtor, RE/MAX Island Harbor 2012 Chamber Chairman

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Somewhere, somehow, sometime can’t believe its December in theand past Icouple of weeks my the race am writing last Chairman of the really article started. asWhich one? The one Board.

2012 has just flown by where everyone decides they want and there have been so many toaccomplishments buy a house or condo immediately, 2-25-15 I would like to Real Estate Trends some under crazy terms and some with share.

(Please Did Anyone Hear the Starting Bell?forgive me if I have forgotten any!!)(one week). Most of really fast closings Somewhere, somehow, sometime in the past couple of weeks the race really started.

How fortunate tofrenzy live us never thebuybellawehouse butarethe Which one? The one where everyone decides theyheard want to or condo Our economy immediately, some under crazy terms and in someParadise! with really fast closings (one week).is has started.

Most of us never heard the bell but the frenzy has started.and the outlook for 2013 growing Let’stake takea alook lookat at numbers tohow seeisifhow if we aretrending really trending up.three For for continued growth.

Let’s thethe numbers to see we are really up. For the 2/25/15: 2012 was aending great year!!

Much was accomplished for you, including themonth threeperiod month period ending 2/25/15:

making Cape Coral a better place to do business.

Here are a few of Dec ’14 Jan ’15 Feb ‘15 the highlights: Homes Median $ Home Median $ Homes Median $ s The Cape Coral Economic Development Office delivered on their For Sale 1708 $275,500 1809 $280,000 1821 $282,500 promise business,266 investment employment in the Sold to increase 317 $175,000 $172,000and 280 $175,000 area. The team closed 137 economic development projects, which Decbusinesses ’14 Feb ‘15 represents 85 new inJan the’15Cape and 52 expansions.

Condos Median $ Condos Median $ Condos Median $ The EDO created a public/private strategic partnership with Lamar For Sale 257 $149,000 286 $150,000 266 $154,500 Advertising and Group and marketing that Sold 40 HDPR $135,000 39 a new $130,000 44 campaign $123,500 says “Cape Coral is Open for Business.”

Cape Coral welcomed the 1,156 ina 2012 Inventory single family homes Forcontinues Saleof continues to climb with slight Inventory of of single family homes For opening Sale to climb businesses with a slight increase in median prices.

The numbers of Homes Sold have809 increased over 5% andbusinesses the median including 301 place based businesses, home-based increase in median prices. The numbers of Homes Sold have increased over price slightly increased. and 46 unspecified businesses. Commerce means shorter distances 5% and theof median price slightly increased.

Condos Sale decreased 7% followedCommerce by median prices showing a 3%a toNumbers travel for yourForgoods and services. also means increase.

Numbers of condos Sold increased while thefollowed median prices of Sold condos Numbers of Condos For Sale decreased 7% by median prices diversified tax base and jobs! declined again. showing a 3% increase.

Numbers ofofcondos increased whiletothegrow median The Chamber of Commerce CapeSold Coral continues as The market continues to strengthen. As mentioned in the title, we are now off and well; in December 2011 our membership was at an all time low of prices of Sold condos declined again. running.

Mid-February phones began ringing in earnest with buyers looking and agents making more showing appointments. indicators have startedintoaresult in offers 583 members, today we stand These at 744.

This resulted 78 percent Thecontracts. market continues to strengthen.

Asbusiest mentioned theagent. title, we are now and In fact, last week one of the forinthis membership growth with was a retention rate ever of 81 percent.

This could off and running.

Mid-February phones began ringing in earnest with buyers not have been accomplished thepositive referrals from our members, Apparently our annual marketing planwithout is generating results.

That harsh northern weather is freezing some sense into more people that living here is a pretty good way to and sales agentsteam making showing appointments. indicators alooking dynamic andmore an awesome membershipThese development go. They are here and they are buying. Sometimes though, our educational process committee. doesstarted not sink fast enough helpcontracts. them learn In how to last complete have toinresult in offerstoand fact, weekthewasmission one ofwith the minimal stress.Leadership programs continue to develop community Chamber busiest ever for this agent. leaders.

20decided men and women graduated Leadership Just this In pastNovember, weekend a buyer to purchase a totally rehabbed condo in a 55+ Apparently our annual marketing plan is2012 generating positive community.

Closing was set members for three weeks.

The day after the deal was setresults. buyer Cape Coral. Twenty-four of the Chamber board have decided to close on the coming Friday, four days away.

That harsh northern is freezing some sense intothemore people and that graduated from theweather Leadership Program including Chairman Unfortunately, the property management company could not process the application and set up a personal interview that fast because they are swamped and their schedule is extremely full this time of year. The title company could not get title insurance and all of the other mandatory items done in time because they too are swamped at this time of year.

living here is a pretty good way to go. They are here and they are buying.

Sometimes though, our educational process does not sink in fast enough to Chair-Elect. We currently have 27 high school juniors in our Junior help them learn how to complete the mission with minimal stress.

Leadership Program.

Just this past a buyer decided (2) to Disney purchaseInstitute a totallyprograms rehabbed The Chamberweekend successfully presented in 2012.

Special Events say teams condo in aThe 55+Chamber community.

Closing was team set for(yes, threeI weeks.

The because day after it takes a village!!) brought an astounding 250,000+ citizens and the deal was set buyer decided to close on the coming Friday, four days away. members together for Red White and Boom , Golf Tournament, Unfortunately, the property management company could not process Farmers Market, Business Expo , Family Bowling Day, a Casino Trip theThe application set upasawell personal interview thatFestival fast because they are to Price isand Right, as our Holiday of Lights on December 1st.their schedule is extremely full this time of year. The title swamped and Our on-line business 1,300,829 web referrals company could not get titledirectory insuranceresulted and all ofinthe other mandatory items in 2012 that equates to 3,544 on average over the year per member!! done in time because they too are swamped at this time of year.

(Who says membership doesn’t pay?)

Thenew buyer became mobile upset. (A standard case of “I created the problem but A Chamber app was introduced in 2012. wastoalso busy for solution: our Public Affairs I’mItgoing makeamyvery problem yourelection problem”.)year Simple we offered to Committee!

This a group of passionate people who make that rent the unit for theistime it would take from when he wanted to closesure to when the “voice” of business is heard, not only at the local level but also it could actually close (1 week). He didn’t want to pay rent, didn’t want to go state and federal. The candidates’ forums were very well attended by back to PA and wantoftoCape pay exorbitantly high hotel rates (his words) for members anddidn’t citizens Coral. another week. After committee calming downhosted and penciling out the dollars cents of Our education the Excellence in and Education Awards in April and awarded $4,500 in scholarships to deserving it, he came to realize that renting for a week was least expensive alternative high school seniors! and would give him a place to start storing all the stuff he was starting to buy.

It was also the first year of our “rotating” luncheons that are being Sometimes we have provide more than a small bit of guidance to get very well received byto our membership. them to understand actually makes Thishas goesbeen for both and Serving as yourwhat Chairman of thesense.

Board an buyers excellent experience and I line feel isblessed having had the opportunity of sellers. The bottom that realfor estate agents, builders, title companies meeting so many of you at meetings and events. and lenders are not magicians. We do our best to accommodate and we go Thank you for honoring me with your trust and commitment! It the extra sense and sensibility be brought to theand tableamazing too. has beenyard mybut privilege to work withmust my fellow directors Theasmedia have hyping all kinds of information about how to buy, staff well as thebeen membership.

I look forward to seeing all and of you at future I wish you when to buy, how to negotiate a whole slew events of otherand usually useless good health and prosperity! information. Please find a realtor with whom you can relate well and then go with what they say. Our prices continue to climb and our inventory is limited.

Buying now at today’s prices is far superior to buying next year for $25-50,000 more!

As always, we urge you to take advantage of climbing market but please use a reputable realtor to help. Happy Property Hunting or Selling!

Berge Aslanian (CDPE) is a Realtor in Cape Coral with RE/MAX Island Harbor and an active member of the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral. For questions about residential real estate, please call his cell, (239) 989-3463 or email realtorberge@att.net or visit www.RECapeCoral.com.

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MEMBERSHIP TRENDS BUILDING YOUR CHAMBER MUSCLE Matt Lamb, Membership Director

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ou often hear us use the analogy that your Chamber Membership is a lot like a gym membership. How, you may

ask?

Well, if you simply invest in a gym membership but do not go to the gym, how likely are you to see the results that motivated you to join? Not too likely, at all, I would venture to guess, and I am sure you would agree.

Your Chamber membership is very similar in the sense that the opportunities provided in the networking events are your “trips to the gym.” Think of it as “business fitness.” Word-of-mouth recommendations are considered the most effective marketing channel for acquiring new business opportunities. Generally, we do business with whom we know, like and trust. The more people you meet at

these events, the more opportunities you afford yourself to enhance your business profile and expand your business revenue.

It has been said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one-step – and that one-step is making an effort to attend your ‘business fitness gym.’ Having said that, it is also true that most of us are not generally comfortable in face-toface networking. I know I sure was not at first, but thinking outside the box and, more importantly, outside of my comfort zone quickly opened my eyes to the opportunities and yielded results I would not have had otherwise. Much like that gym membership, once you take that first step – you will be very glad you did. We look forward to seeing you soon!

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS CHAMBER OFFERS NEW BUSINESS CONNECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

request to submit a proposal for, the request will not go away. All request will stay active in the Members Only portal until the proposal request reaches the expiration date.

If you would like more information about the Business Connect RFP feeds or need Stephanie Roberson, Technology Director your online credentials to access the Members Only Portal to view the Requests for Proposal, please contact Stephanie Roberson at (239) 699-8442 or stephanie@ nother great benefit to chamber capecoralchamber.com membership are the leads and referrals that can be generated.

Your chamber of commerce has implemented a new program that will allow individuals and businesses to submit a Request for Proposal to

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all chamber members.

Submitting a Request for Proposal Simply visit the chamber website at www.capecoralchamber.com > RESOURCES > BUSINESS CONNECT RFPs, click on the Submit Business Connect Request for Proposal link, fill out the online form and SUBMIT Once a RFP has been submitted, the chamber staff will view and approve the proposal to be listing on the Business Connect Request portion within the Members Only Section of the website.

Viewing and Submitting a Proposal Simply log into your Members Only portal on the chamber website and click on Business Connect Request; all request will be listed here. Once a member chooses a

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Scholarship Scams Put Snag In Student Search College acceptance letters have been going out to applicants all across Southwest Florida recently, and as the buzz on social media continues to grow with excitement, students and families are now facing the reality of how to pay for tuition, housing and the cost of living that come along with the dreams of higher education.

We all know about scholarships and financial aid, but do you know how to tell the difference between a fraudulent offer for aid and a legitimate one? If not, here are some facts you should know to protect yourself from con-artists looking to school you: 

You should NEVER pay for a scholarship search or processing fee. Some services may charge money to help you conduct your search, but these services only have access to information that is already freely available to you. There is NO exclusive access to secret databases.

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If you are “guaranteed” a scholarship or your money back, you’re most likely dealing a shady company. The only people guaranteeing a scholarship are members of a scholarship committee when they are notifying you that you have own.

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If you receive an “unsolicited” email telling you that you’ve been selected to receive a scholarship for which you have not applied – delete, delete, delete.

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Stay clear of anyone offering you promises of a low-interest student loan that involves a “fee”. Legitimate student loans are offered through the federal government, bank lenders and other private institutions and none of them require you pay anything other than the interest charges you will accumulate over the life of the loan.

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Avoid random engine searches for scholarships and aid. Instead, check out these websites for more information on preparing and funding your college education: www.studentaid.gov, www.fafsa.gov, or talk to the financial aid office at your college of choice.

For more information about this Fraud Alert or to report a scam, contact the Lee County Sheriff's Office Fraud Line at 258-3292.

GOVERNMENT TRENDS GAC UPDATE

The Board of County Commissioners meeting was held March 3 discuss impact fees. Lee County Commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of increasing impact fees from Joseph Francioni, Chairman 20 percent to 45 percent for a 3-year period beginning March 16. Cape Coral will see The Smart Companies a slight increase only in the school portion of their impact fees.

These are just a couple of the highlights going on along with elections, COP4 he growth happening in our city right now is extremely exciting. The South introduction to council on March 23, Mobile Food Vendors Ordinance, Chambers Florida Canoe and Kayak Club have Candidates Forum in October, and Candidates Hobnob in August. started working with the City to move their state-of-the-art boathouse and athletic facility project forward.

They received an 8-0 vote to move forward with a lease of the land from the city. This facility is going to offer year-round advanced paddle sport training and recreation, which could bring in an additional $8.6 million in annual revenue.

The University of South Florida has completed its visioning charrette for the Bimini Basin area, with 42 local stakeholders sharing their strategic ideas and thoughts to transform the area into a “destination” area that is friendly to pedestrians, cars, and boats alike. They will be doing a presentation on March 17 with the results, and a final presentation to Council in April.

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Women’s Power Networking MARCH 25, 2015 4:30PM-6:30PM WICKED DOLPHIN RUM 131 SW 3RD PLACE, CAPE CORAL

The event will be hosted and sponsored Wicked Dolphin Rum. The cost is only $25.00 to attend and includes networking opportunities, drinks, appetizers, the chance to win great prizes, and a presentation by Claudia Monte from CAM Consulting Group LLC on the topic “Own Your Power”.

We also have table sponsorships available for $100.00, which includes a table at the event to market your business and one free participant.

Register today at: www.capecoralchamber.com Or Call Amanda at (239) 549-6900 ext 111/ Amanda@capecoralchamber.com

Diamond Member Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral Lee Memorial Health System P.O. Box 2218 Fort Myers, FL 33902

CenturyLink Store 2710 Del Prado Blvd. South Cape Coral, FL 33904 LCEC 4980 Bayline Dr North Fort Myers, FL 33917 B2 Technology Solutions 1406 SE 46th Lane Cape Coral, FL 33904

$ LCEC works hard to manage costs, maintain the electric system, improve processes and create efficiencies so that electric rates can remain competitive for customers. We do not plan to raise rates in 2013 and will continue to do everything possible to keep rates stable.

Executive Member Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral Dean Street Insurance 615 Cape Coral Pkwy W 104, Cape Coral

Gulf Coast Village Retirement Community 1333 Santa Barbara Blvd. Cape Coral Premier Oncology Radiation Specialists In Urology 24 Del Prado Blvd N, Cape Coral The News-Press - Fort Myers Office 2442 Dr. MLK Blvd. Ft. Myers Suntrust Bank 530 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904 4532 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33904 1533 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL 33914 2139 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33904

LCEC hasn’t raised electric rates in nearly 5 years!

The increase on your upcoming electric bill is due to a tax imposed by the City of Cape Coral. LCEC customers in Cape Coral will notice a change in their electric bill beginning October 1, 2013. Cape Coral City officials recently levied a public service tax of 7 percent that will be added to monthly electric bills. The new tax will be displayed on your LCEC bill as a separate line item so it can be easily identified.

LCEC is required by law to collect the tax from business and residential customers who purchase electricity in Cape Coral. LCEC will deliver funds to the City similar to how Cape Coral franchise fees are delivered, which are also collected through electric bills.This new tax will be used to fund the City’s general operations. To calculate the amount the monthly public service tax will add to your electric bill, visit www.capecoral.net and utilize the PST Calculator. Please refer any questions regarding the Cape Coral public service tax to the Cape Coral Citizens’ Action Center, 239-574-0425. www.lcec.net • 239-656-2300

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCH

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ur first General Membership Lunch of the Year kept us on our toes with a scheduling miscommunication, but in the end, it turned out to be a great event and we have another good chamber story to add to the collection. The topic was Leadership management and Dr. Brian Moffitt served as our speaker for the lunch giving members a sneak preview of our Advanced Leadership Program which starts this Friday. We also welcomed our new members (top left) to the chamber.

Pictured Clockwise: New Member Dr. Norma Jeanne Appelbaum, Adult Dentistry of SW Florida and Margie Stevens, A Touch of Class Pet Grooming, Our 2015 Chamber Chairman Ed Ramos, Dan Pulio, Cape Cleaners and David Hampton, PSA.

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Contact Donna Germain at 549-6900 ext 107 or donna@capecoralchamber.com

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The First Hour Free Program is designed to provide Chamber Members with professional business resources to help them start or grow a business, and the First Hour Is Free!!! Need Professional Business Advice? Need to Explore the Merits of a Business Idea? Need to Identify New Opportunities? Looking to Trial a New Business Relationship?

GET YOUR INFORMATION HERE! RESOURCES INCLUDE;

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