Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program
Our Mission is to assure leadership development in the Chamber’s business members by encouraging their community involvement, broadening their knowledge and heightening their leadership skills through participation in eleven weeks of structured, interactive programs and activities emphasizing local economic, education, government and volunteerism issues.
Applications for 2024 Leadership Fort Myers Class will open late July 2024.
Cost of tuition: $1,250
Program Dates & Times
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program takes place on Wednesdays in August, September, October, and November. Orientation* is usually held in late August, with graduation in November. Leadership Fort Myers 2023 will be held August 23rd -November 14th with two bye weeks.
2023 Leadership Graduates
Adam Vernon– Bank of America
Andrew Nelson- Whiltshire, Whitley, Richerdson, English, CPAs PA
Cynthia Cross- Aubuchon Team of Companies
Dan Lauer- Mighty Mussels
Gabriela Bell- Sanibel Captiva Community Bank
Hallie Davis- Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce
Lisa Williams- National Christian Foundation South Florida
Martha Davila- Amavida Living
Meagan Baskin- Florida Gulf Coast University
Patty Gonzalez- Lamar Advertising
Rachel Motz- Our Mother’s Home
Sally Kreuscher- Lee Health
Stephen Murray- Gulf Coast Business Bank
Suzie Starks- YMCA
Leadership topics include:
- Team Building* – generally week 1
- Nonprofits/Volunteerism
- Judicial
- Healthcare
- Community Service
- Education
- Tourism
- Environment/Water Quality
- City/County Day
- Self