Greater Fort Myers Chamber celebrates community excellence at inaugural Chamber Awards

FORT MYERS, Fla. - EntSun -- The Southwest Florida community came together to recognize local businesses and leaders for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community at the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Chamber Awards, held Aug. 11 at Pelican Preserve in Fort Myers.

The program featured an award ceremony and gourmet dinner to honor the dozens of nominees and 12 finalists before naming six honorees for their impact.

"Southwest Florida is home to many incredible businesses and leaders that make our region a great place to live, work and raise a family," said Brian Hamman, president and CEO of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. "We were thrilled to recognize several of these individuals and organizations through our inaugural Chamber Awards, and we thank all who contributed to making this time of celebration such a success."

Sponsors of the inaugural event included B2 Technology Solutions, Boston Red Sox, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, CopyLady, CONRIC pr + marketing, Cypress Living, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, Dragon Horse Agency, Evolution Design House, F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc., Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Heart Associates, Florida Weekly, Fort Myers Brewing Company, Inceptus, Markham Norton Mosteller Wright and Company, P.A., M&M Multimedia, Pool Pro's Inc., Posh Baby Equipment Rentals, Priority Marketing, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, Solomon & Hoover, Southern Oak Wealth Management and Stevens Construction.

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About the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce:
Serving Lee County and surrounding areas since 1989, the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a business organization of professionals who support and promote a progressive, sustainable community. The Chamber represents over 725 businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout Lee County, providing opportunities for members to participate in a variety of meaningful networking, educational and community- and business-focused programs and events. The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce is located at 2310 Edwards Drive in downtown Fort Myers. For additional information regarding membership opportunities or events please call 239-332-2930 or visit www.fortmyers.org. For the latest news and updates, follow the Chamber on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gfmcc.