The FGCU Lutgert College of Business Regional Economic Research Institute (RERI) has released its May 2025 Regional Economic Indicators report showing that single-family building permits rose by 1 percent in March compared to March 2024. Residential listings were up 40%, while single-family home sales decreased 5% and prices fell between 4-6% this March compared to […]
Congratulations to Leadership Lee alum, James Martin, of B&I Contractors, Inc on his promotion to Director of Project Management. “James has been an integral part of the Project Management team for the past 13 years, and this promotion is a testament to his hard work and dedication to B&I’s Mission and Core Values,” said Vice […]
On April 25th the Leadership Lee County Class of 2024-25 celebrated their graduation, along with the students from FSW Collegiate High School who participated in the 2025 NEXGen LLC Class! Through a partnership with FSW Collegiate High School, this year the NEXTGen LLC Class was able to join the Leadership Lee County Class of 2024-25 […]
Congratulation to longtime Chamber member and Leadership Lee County Alum, Richard LeBer, President and CEO of Harry Chapin Food Bank, for being recognized as one of Naples most influential business leaders by Naples Illustrated. Since Richard joined Harry Chapin Food Bank, they have expanded the number of program offerings and almost doubled their food distribution, […]
For the past 10 years, Forbes has been ranking America’s best large and midsize employers. This year two of the Chamber’s partners were named on America’s Best Midsize Employers list. TECO Energy ranked No. 199. Its employee count was not listed. Arthrex of Naples, which has 4,700 employees, ranked No. 419. There were 498 organizations […]
Inclusive Leadership & Transformational Culture in the Workplace was the topic of the SHRM SWFL meeting on February 12, 2025 at Hilton Double Tree. Chamber of SWFL Board Member and Leadership Lee County Graduate, Selynto Anderson, and his colleague, Shonalie Roberts, discussed how to create an inclusive and transformational culture in the workplace in an […]
The REIS Board and REIS members said a fond farewell in December to Bill Burdette, who has acted as Executive Director for many years. “We wish Bill a long and wonderful retirement”, said Josh Philpott, REIS President, “His leadership will be greatly missed.” The REIS Board announced the appointment of Leadership Lee County Graduate, Karen […]
The Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) announced the election of officers and the Board of Governors to lead the organization during 2025: President Josh Philpott, AICP of Stantec; Vice President Kristine Smale, of Christopher Alan Homes; Treasurer Phil Fischler, CCIM, of Fischler Property Company; and Secretary Zannon Garza of DeAngelis Diamond. The Board of […]
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has appointed Fort Myers Beach Chamber President Jacki Liszak to its board of directors. Sanibel Captiva Bank is building a new branch on Fort Myers Beach which is expected to open in 2026. Bank Board President Craig Albert said he’s excited to welcome Jacki to their board. “Her expertise in economic […]
The StoryCorps Mobile Tour returned to Fort Myers in February and March 2024 to record meaningful conversations with people right here in Southwest Florida about their lives. In the latest installment, we hear Leadership Lee Graduate, Ernesto Lasso de la Vega, speaking with his former boss at the Lee County Hyacinth Control District John Cassani, who would later […]