Leadership Lee County graduate and founder of Valerie’s House, Angela Melvin, was just named one of the Top 30 Nonprofit Executives in Southwest Florida by The Community Foundation, alongside partners like The News-Press (Fort Myers and Cape Coral), Naples Daily News, and Regions Bank. With locations in Fort Myers, Naples, Charlotte County, and Pensacola, Valerie’s […]
Chamber of Southwest Florida Board Member, Mary Franklin, has been promoted to Vice President of Operations for Cypress Living! Cypress Cove announced the following: Since joining our organization, Mary has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic acumen, and an unwavering commitment to operational excellence. Her ability and collaborative spirit to navigate complex challenges with clarity and professionalism […]
Gulfshore Business reports: Wright Construction Group has fostered a family-oriented work culture and a warm workplace environment for nearly eight decades. Our team members provide quality service while developing long-lasting trust-based relationships by treating clients with respect and great care. For this reason, Wright has become the builder many prestigious public and private clients choose. […]
Congratulations to Lee County Engineer, Linda Braam, and her amazing team for their work on the LaBelle Transfer Station project. Their collaboration with Wright Construction Group earned recognition from the Lee Building Industry Association for their execution of this important infrastructure project. Great job, everyone! #LeeCountyStrong#PublicWorksPride#Teamwork#InfrastructureExcellence#CommunityBuilders
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
