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Leadership Program

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.

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
(in no particular order):

  • Team Building* – generally week 1
  • Nonprofits/Volunteerism
  • Judicial
  • Healthcare
  • Community Service
  • Education
  • Tourism
  • Environment/Water Quality
  • City/County Day
  • Self