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Southwest Florida

Best Buddies Champion of the Year is a competitive fundraising campaign that unites and recognizes leaders of inclusion in local communities nationwide.

Champion Candidates commit to raising funds and awareness for Best Buddies throughout their campaign. Our Champions advocate for the Best Buddies mission and will generate countless opportunities for friendships, jobs, and leadership development. At the Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala celebration, we are “REunited for Inclusion” this year to honor the Champions’ collective impact and name the ultimate Champion of the Year!

Thank you for your support of the Southwest Florida Champion of the Year Gala. Dollars raised will help Best Buddies in Southwest Florida sustain much-needed inclusion programs. Please note, all sales are final.

Saturday, October 28, 2023
6pm-7pm VIF Reception
7pm Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction
8pm Event Program & Dinner

Location
Hideaway Country Club
5670 Trailwinds Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33907

Sponsorship/Tables/Tickets
Presenting Sponsor still available
VIF Table $2500-Table for 10, 2 bottles of Champagne/wine at table, 2 VIF “Very Important Friends” 6pm Reception and SWAG bags for all guests
Single ticket $175
Couple Ticket $300

Program Ads:
Advertising Rate Information (based on 5.5” x 8.5” Program Book size):
• $500 for a color FULL-PAGE advertisement (5” x 8”) in JPEG or PNG format
• $250 for a color HALF-PAGE advertisement (5” x 4”) in JPEG or PNG format

For questions please reach out to Area Director Pamela Conner pamelaconner@bestbuddies.org 239-275-2510

Amavida’s very own 501(c )(3), The Bear Heritage Fund is a non-profit organization to help enhance the lives of both our residents and our team at Amavida Resort.

You are cordially invited to attend our Fundraiser Event on 11/2/23. I will send a formal invite as we get closer to the date.

Please accept our Save the Date for this spectacular event. We would love for Greater Fort Myers Chamber Membership to sponsor, make a contribution or donate a silent raffle item/basket to help us raise funds to help give back.
All sponsors will have their logos on both our Rinse and Repeat and our event brochure.

Reach out to Martha Davila, MDavila@amavidaliving.com for more information!

Good morning, Business & Community Partners,

We are so excited to share with you information about our upcoming South Fort Myers High Career Expo! This event is designed to showcase our career academies and their community partners along with promoting local businesses, associations, non-profits and more!

We are inviting you to join us in this interactive – hands-on – event on Saturday, December 9th.

Attached and included you will find more information along with sponsorship opportunities and a link to register below.

Congratulations to our newest APEX recipient.
She is truly amazing

Open House celebrations continue through Friday September 22nd

Note to Media: It was a celebration of past, current and future menswear in Lee and Collier counties at the ribbon cutting for Brodeur Carvell Fine Menswear’s newest location. After 30 years of providing custom menswear to the who’s who of the area, Ron Brodeur, his loyal customers and esteemed members of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce came together to celebrate.

Ron has had a unique perspective as an active member of the community and business owner over the years. He weathered the economic impacts of the 2009 recession and managed through relocating his store a mere 5 weeks after Hurricane Ian. “I am so proud to be able to say that I’ve been here for 30 years,” said Ron Brodeur. “It’s taken hard work and dedication to endure this long. We value the long-term relationships we have built through the years and the local support we continue to receive means so much.”   

Ron is available for interviews to discuss his enduring work ethic and the importance of relationships to building and maintaining a successful business. His 30-year business ownership journey is an amazing local story to tell. Please contact tara@conricpr.com to schedule an interview.

Brodeur Carvell Fine Menswear has served the clothing needs of SWFL residents and visitors since 1993 with fine men’s apparel for business and pleasure. Named Best of the Gulfshore 2022 and 2023 by Gulfshore Life Magazine, owner Ron Brodeur’s focus is on business attire including suits, shirts, trousers, and formal wear. Ron has a trade certification as a “Master Custom Clothier” from the Custom Tailors & Designers Association of America. He works with clients from Fort Myers, Naples, Sarasota and throughout Florida by appointment in the store, or at their offices/homes. The shop recently welcomed Personal Clothier Mike Smith who joined Brodeur Carvell with 6 years of men’s clothing experience from Naples, Florida.