My Calendar
August 2026
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07/26/2026
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07/27/2026
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07/28/2026(1 event) – Weekly Networking LuncheonTickets: http://www.hispanicchamberflorida.org/luncheons.php. |
07/29/2026(1 event) – Electric Toasters is a Toastmasters International Club, meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12 Noon. We encourage you to check out a meeting as a guest; no pressure to join! Because we meet as an open club inside a secure building, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the meeting so that you may get a name badge. Visiting for the First Time?Visiting a club is an exciting first step in reaching your goals. There’s no need to feel pressure to participate at your first club meeting – you can simply observe if you wish. And since every club is unique, it’s OK to visit several clubs before you decide to join the right club for you. Have a great first meeting! Membership Restriction: None; the club is open to all interested parties. |
07/30/2026(2 events) – You are warmly invited to join us for our Rotary Club’s weekly lunch meeting, where fellowship, service, and community come together. Our lunch meetings are more than just a meal — they’re an opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and community leaders who are passionate about making a difference. Each week, we feature a guest speaker or program that inspires thought, encourages dialogue, and highlights important issues within our local and global communities. Whether you’re a long-time Rotarian or simply interested in learning more about what we do, we’d love to have you join us. It’s a great way to build friendships, expand your network, and explore how Rotary’s values of “Service Above Self” can positively impact lives. We meet every Thursday from 12-1 p.m. at “The Stage,”9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 If you’re interested, please contact us at [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you and sharing a meaningful hour of camaraderie, conversation, and community engagement. – The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Chamber Awards is an annual program recognizing members for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community. The awards ceremony will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers, bringing together the local business community for an evening of celebration. The event will honor finalists and announce winners across multiple award categories recognizing excellence, leadership and impact. Chamber members will be honored in the following categories:
In addition to the awards presentation, the evening will include the installation of the Chamber’s 2026-27 board of directors, recognition of outgoing committee chairs and check presentations from the Chamber Foundation. The program will also present the annual APEX Award, honoring a local woman for exemplary achievements in business and community service. “This event is an opportunity to recognize the people and businesses that are helping drive our community forward,” said John Lai, interim president and CEO of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. Tickets for the Chamber Awards celebration are $150 per person and $1,500 for a table of 10. For information, visit FortMyers.org/Events/Awards, call 239-332-2930 or email [email protected]. Caloosa Sound Convention Center @ 1375 Monroe St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 |
07/31/2026
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08/01/2026(1 event) – test Board of County Commissioners Chambers, third floor, @ Collier County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, Florida |
08/02/2026
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08/03/2026
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08/04/2026(1 event) –
HAPPY HOUR PRICING ALL NIGHT $1 OFF Craft Beers | $3 Drafts | $4 Wines $5 Specialty Drinks | $8 Doubles |
08/05/2026(3 events) – Impact your 1st week of the month and enjoy Breakfast, Networking and More! No Entrance Fee. Breakfast optional. Exchange Business cards. Present your Best 30-second commercial….Win a prize!!. A Business of the Month Marketing Table available for $50.00 (Members) Only one business will be featured…Contact Chris Jackson at [email protected] or call (239) 997-9111 for details. – North Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Networking at Perkin’s Restaurant and Bakery the FIRST Wednesday of every month, 13620 N. Cleveland Avenue, NFM Impact your 1st week of the month and enjoy Breakfast, Networking and More!
No Entrance Fee. Breakfast optional. Exchange Business cards. Present your Best 30 second commercial….Win a prize!!. The Collier County Development Services Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 5, at 3 p.m. in Conference Room 609/610 of the Growth Management Community Development Department building, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida. Conference Room 609/610 @ 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida |
08/06/2026(1 event) – You are warmly invited to join us for our Rotary Club’s weekly lunch meeting, where fellowship, service, and community come together. Our lunch meetings are more than just a meal — they’re an opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and community leaders who are passionate about making a difference. Each week, we feature a guest speaker or program that inspires thought, encourages dialogue, and highlights important issues within our local and global communities. Whether you’re a long-time Rotarian or simply interested in learning more about what we do, we’d love to have you join us. It’s a great way to build friendships, expand your network, and explore how Rotary’s values of “Service Above Self” can positively impact lives. We meet every Thursday from 12-1 p.m. at “The Stage,”9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 If you’re interested, please contact us at [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you and sharing a meaningful hour of camaraderie, conversation, and community engagement. |
08/07/2026(1 event) – • What we’ll do As a vibrant, active, and growing Toastmasters International Club, we work to encourage and coach each other toward growth in our individual public speaking, presentation, and leadership skills. • What to bring A good attitude and equal measures of willingness to learn + interest in growth. • Important to know: all are welcome here. We have a few club members in their early 20s, a few in their early 80s and LOTS of ages in between. |
08/08/2026
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08/09/2026
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08/10/2026
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08/11/2026
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08/12/2026(1 event) – Electric Toasters is a Toastmasters International Club, meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12 Noon. We encourage you to check out a meeting as a guest; no pressure to join! Because we meet as an open club inside a secure building, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the meeting so that you may get a name badge. Visiting for the First Time?Visiting a club is an exciting first step in reaching your goals. There’s no need to feel pressure to participate at your first club meeting – you can simply observe if you wish. And since every club is unique, it’s OK to visit several clubs before you decide to join the right club for you. Have a great first meeting! Membership Restriction: None; the club is open to all interested parties. |
08/13/2026(3 events) – Our mission is to unite Florida real estate licensees engaged in commercial real estate and related business opportunities. We aim to promote knowledge, education, integrity, and excellence in the fields of commercial real estate. Additionally, we encourage the exchange of specialized information pertaining to the practice of commercial brokerage among the members of Commercial Investment Professionals of Southwest Florida. – You are warmly invited to join us for our Rotary Club’s weekly lunch meeting, where fellowship, service, and community come together. Our lunch meetings are more than just a meal — they’re an opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and community leaders who are passionate about making a difference. Each week, we feature a guest speaker or program that inspires thought, encourages dialogue, and highlights important issues within our local and global communities. Whether you’re a long-time Rotarian or simply interested in learning more about what we do, we’d love to have you join us. It’s a great way to build friendships, expand your network, and explore how Rotary’s values of “Service Above Self” can positively impact lives. We meet every Thursday from 12-1 p.m. at “The Stage,”9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 If you’re interested, please contact us at [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you and sharing a meaningful hour of camaraderie, conversation, and community engagement. The Collier County Hearing Examiner will meet on Thursday, August 13, at 1 p.m. This Hybrid Remote meeting will be held in Conference Room 609/610 of the Growth Management Community Development Department building, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida. The public may attend either remotely or in person. The agenda will be available on the Collier County Government website at https://colliercofl.portal.civicclerk.com/. Individuals who would like to participate remotely should register at https://bit.ly/08132026HEX. Conference Room 609/610 @ 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive, Naples, Florida |
08/14/2026(2 events) – Collaboratory is inviting Southwest Florida business owners to its first AI Fridays workshop on Friday, Aug. 14, offering practical guidance on using artificial intelligence safely while protecting sensitive business data. Hosted from 9 to 11 a.m. at Collaboratory in Fort Myers, the beginner-level workshop is designed for business owners of all sizes who want to better understand artificial intelligence and how to use it confidently within their organizations, regardless of previous experience. Heidi Cramer of the Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University and Bruce Kelly of Vivitec will lead the session, discussing responsible AI use, where business data goes when using AI tools and how organizations can operate artificial intelligence within their own private networks. “Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations operate, but technology creates its greatest value when people understand how to use it thoughtfully and responsibly,” said Dawn Belamarich, president and CEO of Collaboratory. “AI Fridays gives Southwest Florida business owners practical tools they can use immediately while building the confidence to navigate an increasingly AI-enabled future.” “AI Fridays is part of the SWFL HI AI Innovation Hub,” said Dr. Guido Minaya, president of the SWFL HI AI Innovation Hub. “The regional coalition, coordinated through Collaboratory, helps businesses, educators, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and community partners build the knowledge and confidence to adopt artificial intelligence responsibly.” Areas of focus include AI awareness and readiness, workforce and professional upskilling, applied AI pilots, AI integration and advisory support, governance and ethics, and community access. Guided by a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence, the initiative connects organizations with educational programming, expert resources and cross-sector collaboration that supports responsible AI adoption throughout Southwest Florida. Additional AI Fridays workshops are scheduled Aug. 28, Sept. 11 and 25, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, and Dec. 11. Each session features different speakers and topics designed to help organizations apply artificial intelligence responsibly in real-world settings. The Aug. 14 workshop is free to attend, but advance registration is encouraged. To register or learn more about the Aug. 14 AI Fridays workshop, visit https://collaboratory.org/event/ai-fridays-ai-without-the-anxiety-practical-data-security-for-businesses-of-every-size/. The Collaboratory @ 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, 33901 – Collaboratory is inviting Southwest Florida business owners to its AI Fridays workshop on Friday, Aug. 14, offering practical guidance on using artificial intelligence safely while protecting sensitive business data. Hosted from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Collaboratory in Fort Myers, the beginner-level workshop is designed for business owners of all sizes who want to better understand artificial intelligence and how to use it confidently within their organizations, regardless of previous experience. Join Abdul Muhammad II of MDM Ventures as he introduces a practical framework for helping leaders use AI with greater intention, protect their judgment, and make more confident decisions. This isn’t a tech talk—it’s a leadership conversation about staying grounded, thinking strategically, and leading effectively in an AI-accelerated world. Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or looking to use it more intentionally, you’ll leave with practical strategies you can put to work immediately. “Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations operate, but technology creates its greatest value when people understand how to use it thoughtfully and responsibly,” said Dawn Belamarich, president and CEO of Collaboratory. “AI Fridays gives Southwest Florida business owners practical tools they can use immediately while building the confidence to navigate an increasingly AI-enabled future.” “AI Fridays is part of the SWFL HI AI Innovation Hub,” said Dr. Guido Minaya, president of the SWFL HI AI Innovation Hub. “The regional coalition, coordinated through Collaboratory, helps businesses, educators, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and community partners build the knowledge and confidence to adopt artificial intelligence responsibly.” Areas of focus include AI awareness and readiness, workforce and professional upskilling, applied AI pilots, AI integration and advisory support, governance and ethics, and community access. Guided by a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence, the initiative connects organizations with educational programming, expert resources and cross-sector collaboration that supports responsible AI adoption throughout Southwest Florida. Additional AI Fridays workshops are scheduled Aug. 28, Sept. 11 and 25, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, and Dec. 11. Each session features different speakers and topics designed to help organizations apply artificial intelligence responsibly in real-world settings. The Aug. 14 workshop is free to attend, but advance registration is encouraged. To register or learn more about the Aug. 14 AI Fridays workshop, visit https://collaboratory.org/event/ai-fridays-from-hype-to-human-centered-ai-a-leaders-framework-for-clarity-creativity-and-confident-decisions/ Collaboratory @ 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL 33901 |
08/15/2026
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08/16/2026
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08/17/2026
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08/18/2026
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08/19/2026(3 events) The Immokalee Community Redevelopment Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, August 19, at 9 a.m. This will be a Hybrid Remote Meeting, and it will be held at the Guadalupe Center- Van Otterlo Campus, 3655 Westclox Street, Immokalee, Florida. Some of the Board members and staff may be appearing remotely, with staff present in person. The public may attend either remotely or in person. Individuals who would like to participate remotely should email Yuridia Zaragoza at [email protected] by August 18 at 4:00 p.m. The agenda will be posted on the Immokalee CRA’s website at https://www.immokaleecra.com/CRA/Meetings-Information.
– Looking to grow your business and connect with other business owners, come and have lunch with us. Our monthly networking events are FREE and open to everyone who registers by RSVP. Check us out on Facebook to find out the Speaker/Topic of the month. The Southwest Florida Enterprise Center is designed to be a learning facility to support small business owners, encourage and enable entrepreneurship and deliver top-quality business education to the Lee County community. The goal is to create increasing levels of revenue through our social enterprises to offset the costs of increased services, jobs and training programs for those we serve. The Southwest Florida Enterprise Center Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Enterprise Centers efforts to empower the community to grow and prosper through entrepreneurial pursuits. – Invite a friend and potential GPICC Member, bring plenty of business cards so you are prepared to network, meet potential new clients and make new friends. If you would like to bring a door prize to highlight your business, it would be greatly appreciated. We will be having a 50/50. |
08/20/2026(2 events) 08/20/2026 Hyatt Regency Coconut Point @ 5001 Coconut Road Bonita Springs, FL 34134 United States – You are warmly invited to join us for our Rotary Club’s weekly lunch meeting, where fellowship, service, and community come together. Our lunch meetings are more than just a meal — they’re an opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and community leaders who are passionate about making a difference. Each week, we feature a guest speaker or program that inspires thought, encourages dialogue, and highlights important issues within our local and global communities. Whether you’re a long-time Rotarian or simply interested in learning more about what we do, we’d love to have you join us. It’s a great way to build friendships, expand your network, and explore how Rotary’s values of “Service Above Self” can positively impact lives. We meet every Thursday from 12-1 p.m. at “The Stage,”9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 If you’re interested, please contact us at [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you and sharing a meaningful hour of camaraderie, conversation, and community engagement. |
08/21/2026
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08/22/2026
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08/23/2026
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08/24/2026
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08/25/2026
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08/26/2026
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08/27/2026(1 event) – You are warmly invited to join us for our Rotary Club’s weekly lunch meeting, where fellowship, service, and community come together. Our lunch meetings are more than just a meal — they’re an opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and community leaders who are passionate about making a difference. Each week, we feature a guest speaker or program that inspires thought, encourages dialogue, and highlights important issues within our local and global communities. Whether you’re a long-time Rotarian or simply interested in learning more about what we do, we’d love to have you join us. It’s a great way to build friendships, expand your network, and explore how Rotary’s values of “Service Above Self” can positively impact lives. We meet every Thursday from 12-1 p.m. at “The Stage,”9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 If you’re interested, please contact us at [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you and sharing a meaningful hour of camaraderie, conversation, and community engagement. |
08/28/2026(2 events) – Collaboratory is inviting Southwest Florida business owners to its AI Fridays workshop on Friday, Aug. 28, offering practical guidance on using artificial intelligence safely while protecting sensitive business data. AI Fridays: The Authentic Advantage is hosted from 10 to 11 a.m. at Collaboratory in Fort Myers, the beginner-level workshop is designed for business owners of all sizes who want to better understand artificial intelligence and how to use it confidently within their organizations, regardless of previous experience. Join Anna Haney-Withrow of Florida SouthWestern State College for an honest conversation about what makes our work trustworthy, worthwhile, and authentically our own in an age of increasingly capable AI tools. Have you ever opened an email from a colleague and felt like it was just ChatGPT staring you in the face? Or worse, recognized in your own work a moment of overreliance on AI? In this session, participants will reflect on their own context to gain a clearer sense of where AI can support their work, where human presence matters most—to you and to others—and how to use AI thoughtfully without losing what matters. “Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations operate, but technology creates its greatest value when people understand how to use it thoughtfully and responsibly,” said Dawn Belamarich, president and CEO of Collaboratory. “AI Fridays gives Southwest Florida business owners practical tools they can use immediately while building the confidence to navigate an increasingly AI-enabled future.” “AI Fridays is part of the SWFL HI AI Innovation Hub,” said Dr. Guido Minaya, president of the SWFL HI AI Innovation Hub. “The regional coalition, coordinated through Collaboratory, helps businesses, educators, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and community partners build the knowledge and confidence to adopt artificial intelligence responsibly.” Areas of focus include AI awareness and readiness, workforce and professional upskilling, applied AI pilots, AI integration and advisory support, governance and ethics, and community access. Guided by a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence, the initiative connects organizations with educational programming, expert resources and cross-sector collaboration that supports responsible AI adoption throughout Southwest Florida. Additional AI Fridays workshops are scheduled Sept. 11 and 25, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, and Dec. 11. Each session features different speakers and topics designed to help organizations apply artificial intelligence responsibly in real-world settings. To register or learn more about the AI Fridays workshop, visit https://collaboratory.org/event/ai-fridays-the-authentic-advantage/ Collaboratory @ 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL 33901 – Collaboratory is inviting Southwest Florida business owners to its AI Fridays workshop on Friday, Aug. 28, offering practical guidance on using artificial intelligence safely while protecting sensitive business data. AI Fridays: Mastering Decision-Making in the Age of AI-Closing the ROI Gap is hosted from 12 to 1 p.m. at Collaboratory in Fort Myers, the beginner-level workshop is designed for business owners of all sizes who want to better understand artificial intelligence and how to use it confidently within their organizations, regardless of previous experience. Join Angelo Biasi, founder of Solvably+Credably.ai and one of EdTech Digest’s Top 100 Influencers, as he unpacks the decision-making capacity gap that quietly undermines AI ROI. Enterprise AI adoption is at all-time highs. So is executive frustration with ROI. The problem isn’t the AI. The tools work. The problem is the human skill nobody scaled alongside them: decision-making. Every AI implementation surfaces choices. Which model to trust. Which recommendation to act on. Which risks are real. When to override. When to defer. When to decide slowly. These are judgment calls no AI can make for you, and most enterprise teams have never been trained to make them at speed and scale. You’ll leave with a framework you can apply Monday morning, evidence from enterprise programs, and a clear diagnostic for identifying where your own team’s decision-making is costing you. “Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations operate, but technology creates its greatest value when people understand how to use it thoughtfully and responsibly,” said Dawn Belamarich, president and CEO of Collaboratory. “AI Fridays gives Southwest Florida business owners practical tools they can use immediately while building the confidence to navigate an increasingly AI-enabled future.” “AI Fridays is part of the SWFL HI AI Innovation Hub,” said Dr. Guido Minaya, president of the SWFL HI AI Innovation Hub. “The regional coalition, coordinated through Collaboratory, helps businesses, educators, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and community partners build the knowledge and confidence to adopt artificial intelligence responsibly.” Areas of focus include AI awareness and readiness, workforce and professional upskilling, applied AI pilots, AI integration and advisory support, governance and ethics, and community access. Guided by a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence, the initiative connects organizations with educational programming, expert resources and cross-sector collaboration that supports responsible AI adoption throughout Southwest Florida. Additional AI Fridays workshops are scheduled Sept. 11 and 25, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, and Dec. 11. Each session features different speakers and topics designed to help organizations apply artificial intelligence responsibly in real-world settings. To register or learn more about the Aug. 28 AI Fridays workshop, visit https://collaboratory.org/event/ai-fridays-mastering-decision-making-in-the-age-of-ai-closing-the-roi-gap/ Collaboratory @ 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL 33901 |
08/29/2026
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08/31/2026
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09/01/2026
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09/02/2026
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09/03/2026(1 event) – You are warmly invited to join us for our Rotary Club’s weekly lunch meeting, where fellowship, service, and community come together. Our lunch meetings are more than just a meal — they’re an opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and community leaders who are passionate about making a difference. Each week, we feature a guest speaker or program that inspires thought, encourages dialogue, and highlights important issues within our local and global communities. Whether you’re a long-time Rotarian or simply interested in learning more about what we do, we’d love to have you join us. It’s a great way to build friendships, expand your network, and explore how Rotary’s values of “Service Above Self” can positively impact lives. We meet every Thursday from 12-1 p.m. at “The Stage,”9144 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 If you’re interested, please contact us at [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you and sharing a meaningful hour of camaraderie, conversation, and community engagement. |
09/04/2026
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09/05/2026
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