Chamber of SWFL – Economic Impact of Sports in SWFL
| Event Start Date: October 6, 2026 | Event End Date: October 6, 2026 | Event Venue: DoubleTree @ Bell Tower |
Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/06/26
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location
DoubleTree Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops (Formerly The Crowne Plaza)
Categories
JOIN The Chamber of SWFL
October 6, 2026
11:30 – 1:30
Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers At Bell Tower Shops
Southwest Florida’s sports industry is a major economic engine — driving tourism, filling hotels and restaurants, supporting local businesses, and generating year‑round revenue through spring training, collegiate athletics, and large‑scale tournaments. Join us on October 6th to take a closer look at how sports fuel growth across the region and why Southwest Florida has become a premier destination for teams, fans, and events. A question-and-answer session will follow. Panelists include: Merry Coffman, Executive Director, Fort Myers Tip-Off; David Deiros, Associate Athletic Director, FGCU; Kevin Lynum, Director Intercollegiate Athletics, FSW; Linda McNabb, Executive VP Revenue, Mighty Mussels; and Jeff Mielke, Executive Director, Lee County Sports Development.
