June 6, 2025 / Last updated : June 6, 2025 Chamber SWFL Business

Royal Palm Coast Realtor® Association Celebrates NAR RPAC Hall of Fame Induction, Local Triple Crown Award and the President’s Cup

William “Bill” Steinke, Chair of the FR/NAR Advancement Committee and Past President of the RoyalPalm Coast Realtor® Association (RPCRA), was inducted into the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame this week during the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. He is also a lifetime RPAC contributor. In addition to Steinke’s […]

May 6, 2025 / Last updated : May 6, 2025 Chamber SWFL Business

FGCU RERI Releases May Regional Economic Indicators

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 […]

May 2, 2025 / Last updated : May 2, 2025 Chamber SWFL Business

LLC Grad, Jame Martin Promoted

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 […]

February 18, 2025 / Last updated : February 18, 2025 Chamber SWFL Business

Teco & Arthrex on Forbes Best Employers Lists

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 […]

February 12, 2025 / Last updated : February 18, 2025 Chamber SWFL Business

CSWF Board Member Presents at the SHRM SWFL

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 […]

February 4, 2025 / Last updated : March 21, 2025 Chamber SWFL Business

REIS Executive Director Retires

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 […]

February 4, 2025 / Last updated : March 21, 2025 Chamber SWFL Business

REIS ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

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 […]

January 23, 2025 / Last updated : January 23, 2025 Chamber SWFL Business

LLC Grad Jacki Liszak Joins Bank Board

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 […]