Leadership NEXT to visit LARC, an organization servicing those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, on March 13th

Guests to network, tour the facility, hear from LARC executives,
along with a LARC board member and client.
FORT MYERS, Fla. (February 26, 2018) – Leadership NEXT, a professional organization for advancing business leaders in Southwest Florida, brought to you by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, will host its next program on March 13^th from 5 to 7 p.m. at LARC at 2570 Hanson Street in Fort Myers. This program comes at a perfect time as March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
The program will offer guests the opportunity to network, learn about LARC services, programs, economic impact and the importance and value LARC brings to the community. In addition, guests will tour the 5-acre training campus and hear from Executive Director, Kevin Lewis; Development Director, Angela Katz; Community Support Service Director, Pamela Jenkins; along with board member, Ian Keith; and a LARC client. LARC is here to light the path to a better tomorrow by helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live happier, fuller, more productive lives as independently as possible.
The March program sponsor is Island Mortgage of SWFL, Inc. – Your Neighborhood Mortgage Experts. Island Mortgage specializes in Residential Mortgages for Conventional, FHA and VA for Purchase and Refinance. NMLS # 1507471.
Leadership NEXT is free to attend for members of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and $10 for future members. Refreshments will be provided. All guests are encouraged to register in advance at www.fortmyers.org.
Leadership NEXT is a premier networking group for advancing professionals in Southwest Florida. More than 50 guests representing a variety of businesses and industries throughout the region regularly attend the monthly programs designed to provide valuable information and foster collaborative working relationships. Programs take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. The location will change every month based on the program topic. Follow Leadership NEXT on Facebook to learn more.
About the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, Inc. represents over 900 businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout Lee County. The Chamber provides opportunities for members to network with other business people, participate in meaningful committee work, become better educated through various Chamber-sponsored programs and communicate one-on-one with community leaders. Ten percent of all membership dues are returned to the community for education-related projects, scholarships, and workshops. To learn more, visit www.fortmyers.org.
Media Contacts:
 
Colleen DePasquale, Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, 239-332-2930 ext. 210, 239-822-2271 (cell) or [email protected]
 
Melissa Cofta, 239-267-2638, 239-980-3048 (cell) or [email protected]