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Place your banner ad here for ONLY $50.00 A MONTH.The Chamber Trends Weekly E-Newsletter reaches more than 1200 Chamber members weekly. The ad features your artwork and a link directly to your website.As a special value to advertisers, we have also added a sign up link on our website so future members and the public can receive this e-newsletter and learn about different Chamber Functions. All together our distribution is about 1350 a month and growing.Sign up today by calling Donna Germain at 458-4894 or e-mail at donna@capecoralchamber.com
Season is here enroll in the Chamber E-mail Leads and Stuff It Program
Donna Germain, Communications Director
Season is here and more and more people are inquiring about visiting and relocating to our city. The Chamber E-mail Leads and Stuff it Program will put your company information in their hands and put you in contact with them directly.
Each week, you will be e-mailed a list of prospective new residents and visitors; they will also have received your marketing materials in a Visitor and Relocation Packet.
For more information, please call Donna Germain at 458-4894 or e-mail her at donna@capecoralchamber.com. The cost is $150.00 for 6 months or $300.00 for the year.
Chamber Trends E-Newsletter March 28th - April 3rd
Leadership Applications Are Now Available Leadership Cape CoralLeadership Cape Coral is a proactive thirteen (13) week series of forums, seminars, and field trips that have been custom designed to explore the many challenges and opportunities facing the community leaders of tomorrow.
Under the direction of the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral, Leadership Cape Coral has been formed to develop year after year a pool of leaders that share a common knowledge and vision for the City of Cape Coral.This intensive hands-on program begins with a mandatory kick-off retreat over two (2) days, Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 and runs each Thursday, culminating with a gala graduation celebration on November 14. Our programs will be held at various locations throughout the city and county and the participants will share many experiences. Program days are scheduled with learning experiences and business contacts that will last a lifetime.2008 Chair: TJ Hughes, Riverside Bank of the Gulf Coast
2008 Co-Chair: Ed Castner, Oswald Trippe & Company2008 Leadership Cape Coral Application
Ah-h-h, Huston, I Lost Your Signal
Mike "Q" Quaintance, Chamber President
The act of communication is probably one of the most difficult activities that each of us experiences daily. I know when my wife Bonnie starts talking about what's on my to-do list for the upcoming weekend; I immediately fantasize a large roll of duct tape, a rope around a body tied to a chair, and a hood, but I am not sure what the look on my face says. How many times have you made the fatal mistake of letting your facial expressions speak for you? BTW, I think what she is really asking is, "What are we going to do together this weekend?"
Then there is the other one the bites you in the tail, E-MAIL, UGH. I can remember the first call I got when I accidentally sent an email typed in all caps. The recipient called me in a confrontational way asking "Why are you yelling at me?" How many of you have sent an email while you are upset? The thing about sending emails while you are upset is that people can read them over and over again. I've been there and done that, and I will probably do that again, but more often then not, a good old fashion face-to-face discussion is still the best method to work out any differences.
How about when you are working diligently at your work station, trying to write your monthly news article and a member of your team invades your dome of silence for an issue that is important to them? What if you continue typing and try to carry on a conversation? It is kind of interesting, but have you noticed that words and phrases from the conversation end up in your news article? My experience has taught me that I can either stop typing and listen or ask them to give me a moment so that I can finish my thoughts. By continuing to type and talk, I just send the message that I am selfish and that their issue is unimportant.
Have you ever had a conversation with someone that likes to tell a story filled with a lots of detail and less then pertinent information? Bingo, my wife can be that way and if I really want to get her fired up, I just say, "Executive Summary Please". If you'd like a more tactful way to handle this perhaps saying, "So how does this story end?"
I have had the privilege of meeting several great communicators, but for many of us it is a program of lifetime education. Why? It is often due to changing technology and lifestyles. Programs such as Toastmasters, Dale Carnegie, or communication courses offered by Edison, Barry, Hodges and FGCU are great options for improving skills. You can learn all about sender and receivers and interference. Don't underestimate the importance and value of good communications. Be a life long learner and go back to school!
Membership Development Committee
Hampton Inn & Suites
619 Se 47th Ter.
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 540-1050
7:45am-9:00am
RIBBON CUTTINGS
4/8
Liberty Bank
1205 Cape Coral Pkwy. E. Unit 18 D
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 549-6600
4:00PM
4/10
Arctic Air Master
Alfredo Perez (239) 565-7885
Chamber Welcome Center Central
61 Hancock Bridge Pkwy.
Cape Coral, FL 33991
4:30PM
4/10
Designer Shoe Gallerie
1019 Cape Coral Pkwy. E.
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 541-8875
4:30pm
4/12
Positivity Rules Proclamation-Misha McK
(239) 961-5321
Chamber South Welcome Center
2051 Cape Coral Pkwy. E.
Cape Coral, FL 33910
10:00am
Please join us for our Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Wed. April 23
4:30-6pmWe will have food, beer, wine, and sodas. Live demonstration of the Laser and one lucky person will win a laser engraved tile mural valued at $500.00
Donavin Laser Engraving
Vince and Donna Meola3818 Skyline Blvd
(between Mohawk and Gleason)Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-7310
Specializing in awards, plaques, personalized gifts, tile murals, photo engraving and much more!
THANK YOU!!!
Donate Blood At The Cape Coral Farmer's Market
April 12th 2008
7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Farmer' Market
Club Square Parking Lot
SE 10th Place
47th Terrace
Cape Coral, FL 33904
There is no substitute for blood. It has to come from one person in order to give to another. A critical number of voluntary donations are required every day to meet the need for blood in the areas we server. However, we are consistently falling short, and falling short means we may not have enough blood for someone like you.If you have any questions about donating blood, please contact Florida's Blood Centers or visit their Web site at www.floridasbloodcenters.org. If you have any questions about the blood drive, contact [Site Coordinator] at cso@capecoralchamber.com.
· Each year the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral as per its by-laws goes through the process of election of new leaders from its membership to the Board of Directors. The process is a follows and as laid out by the organizations by-laws.
ARTICLE VI - BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES
Sec. 1. Directors
The Board of Directors shall be composed of at least twenty (20) Directors, but no more than twenty-five (25) total voting members. One seat being occupied by a City of Cape Coral Senior Manager appointed by the Board of Directors on an annual basis upon a recommendation of the Nomination Committee and the Secretary of the Board. That Senior Manager may designate one of his or her staff members to attend Board Meetings in his or her absence and to vote on his or her behalf. Directors shall serve a three (3) fiscal year term until their successors are elected and have qualified. One director shall be the immediate past chairman for one year following the end of his term as chairman if his term as a director has expired. The President shall be a non-voting member of the Board of Directors. Any Council Chair shall serve as a non-voting member of the Board of Directors.
Sec. 2 Trustees
The Board of Directors can at anytime with a majority vote accept members as Trustees. Trustees attend and participate in Board meetings but cannot vote or be counted to fulfill the need for a Board quorum. Trustees act as advisors and have a vested interest in the well being of the Chamber. A Trustee term is one fiscal year and a Trustee can be appointed at anytime during afiscal period. At the end of a fiscal year a Trustee can be re-appointed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Up to ten (10) Trustees can be elected with up to five (5) additional Trustees appointed throughout the year by the Board of Directors. The Trustees shall never exceed a total of fifteen (15).
Sec. 3 Method of Election.
Sec. 3a. Nomination Committee Appointment
At the regular January Board Meeting, the Chairman of the Board shall appoint, subject to approval by the Board of Directors, a Nominating Committee of five (5) members of The Chamber. The Chairman-Elect shall head the Committee.
Sec. 3b. Nomination Committee Duties
Throughout the year, as needed, members of the Nominating Committee shall meet to discuss potential candidates to fill vacant Director and Trustee seats. Prior to the August Board of Directors meeting, the Nominating Committee shall present to the President a slate of candidates to serve the available terms by ranking, to replace the Directors and Trustees whose regular terms are expiring. Each candidate must have agreed to accept the responsibility of the position to which that person is nominated. No Director who has served two (2) consecutive three-year terms is eligible; one (1) year must elapse before eligibility is restored.
Sec. 3c. Nomination Committee Process
Upon receipt of the report of the Nominating Committee at the August Board of Directors meeting, the Board of Directors shall by ballot or motion, vote to support or modify a list of candidates. The Board of Directors reserves the opportunity to interview each candidate submitted by the Nominating Committee at this Board of Directors meeting. The Board of Directors shall solicit a recommendation from the staff through its President as to each of the candidates. The ballot results shall be tabulated immediately. The candidates who receive the largest number of votes shall be elected to the upcoming terms. No more than one vote per candidate can be cast by a Director. No proxy ballots shall be accepted. In case of a tie vote between Candidates for the last seat there will be an immediate run off election.
If a member is interested in a leadership role applications are available by contacting Mike Quaintance at 549-6900 ext. 106 or via email at Q2U2@capecoralchamber.com. Applications must be received by August 1, 2008 for consideration by the Nomination Committee.
Chamber Certificates.Com
Mike "Q" Quaintance, President
The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral is proud to announce a new program that doesn't cost Chamber members one penny other then the offer.
This is a new feature that resides on our website at www.capecoralchamber.com called CHAMBERCERTIFICATE.COM.
Each month over 12,000 people visit the Chamber website and many could be directed of those people to your business. Check out some of the offers our members are advertising right now and then if your are interested sign up to offer your certificate today!
For questions please call Stephanie Roberson at (239) 699-8442 or Mike Quaintance at (239) 549-6900 ext 106 and we will get you on the Chamber bus today!
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Excellence In Education Awards
Claudia St. Onge, Business Manager
The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral's Education Committee is gearing up for The News-Press 16th Annual Excellence In Education Awards to be held on April 28th at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
This is a wonderful event where we honor students from Elementary to High School and our Educators. Be A Part Of The 2008 "Eddy's"! Your Support Helps To Recognize "The Student Of The Year" And "The Educator Of The Year" From Each Of Our Local Schools. Your Generous Sponsorship Will Help Us Continue To Complete Our Mission "Promoting Education To Develop Our Future Leaders"
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Sponsored By Executive Title
Guest Speaker
Ted C. Jones
Sr Vice President Chief Economist
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Cape Coral Association of Realtors
918 SE 46 Lane
Cape Coral, FL 33904
RSVP - Darlene Carrillo
darlene@caperealtors.com
239-542-6209
239-542-5903
For More Information Contact
Executive Title Insurance Services
Doug Stevens
239-872-2570
dstevens@exectitle.com
www.exectitle.com
For More Information Click Here
We Want You - Volunteers Needed For Chamber Welcome Center Central
Are you outgoing? Have knowledge about Cape Coral and surrounding areas? Would you like to share your knowledge and experiences with visitors to our Welcome Center? Come volunteer with us!
Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center Central
61 Hancock Bridge Pkwy W. Suite A
Cape Coral
Days and hours available are
Tuesdays
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesdays
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For more information call Mimi or Donna at 458-4894.
The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral has a new innovative program for members utilizing the lobby advertising called "Coupon Centers", and it has members seeing green! Tens of thousands of visitors stop in to the visitors centers each year to obtain visitor and relocation information.
The Chamber has provided image building lobby opportunities for years, now we have redemption opportunities available for members who seek measurable results.
Our first opportunity is at the Welcome Center at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge. We will offer nine opportunities at the coupon center targeting visitors and nine opportunities on the coupon center targeting new residents.
These unique opportunities will provide those member sponsors with an advertisement and well as tear-away coupons for $399 for the year. The $399 covers the cost of the advertisement as well as the production of the coupons.
REMEMBER WE ONLY HAVE 18 TOTAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT THE CAPE CORAL BRIDGE LOCATION, SO HURRY!
To participate, you will need to contact Kim Constantine at 549-6900 ext. 110, email: kim@capecoralchamber.com or Carla Moseley at 549-6900 ext. 103, email: Carla@capecoralchamber.com
This concept was created by Bob Welsh of Arthur Printing. Bob we appreciate your assistance in providing better opportunities for our members.
You're Invited!!
Create Value in Your Business
Free Time. Cash Flow. Wealth.
Take a Step Towards Growth & Success
Please Join us
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.
Location: EBC (European Business Council)
1231 Lafayette St. Cape Coral, FL 33914
Invest: $20.00 (cash, credit card, check)
Educational Presentation, Networking, Refreshments, Door Prizes & Complementary Book. (Becoming a Strategic Business Owner by Dan Murphy)
RSVP by 4/8/08:
The Growth Coach ~ 239-829-4320
$25.00 at the door
Employee Mindset VS CEO Mindset:
How to Become a Strategic Business Owner
Alison Free ~ The Growth Coach
No One Wants to Buy Your Job:
How to Have Value in Your Business When You're Ready to Sell
Martin Pahnke ~Sunbelt Business Advisors of SW Florida
A Lender's Perspective:
How to Have a Financeable Business
Gene Provost ~ Access Commercial Funding
Get strategic, Get Focus and Get Wealthy!
Chamber Night with the Florida Firecats Kim Constantine, Sales DirectorJoin us for a fun-filled networking event at Germain Arena on Saturday April 12th from 6:30pm to 9:45pm. Be a part of the Cape Chamber exclusive gathering on top of the Bud Terrace to view the Florida Firecats. You can't beat Arena Football, food, and fun for all. (Family members welcome too)
This year the Florida Firecats are honoring the Cape Coral Chamber Junior Leadership Class. All Junior Leadership students are free. Come to the Florida Firecats football season opener where they will play Tennessee Valley.
Please purchase your ticket by contacting Mike Gluski (239) 390-CATS http://www.floridafirecats.com Cell # 239-745-2287. Tickets can be mailed to you or in will-call.
Tickets are $20.00. This includes a seat, food and beverage. Game starts at 7:30pm
We recommend you come early to network. Parking is $5.00 per car (ride together)
We are looking forward to a great event for everyone!
After you purchase your tickets please RSVP with Kim Constantine at kim@capecoralchamber.com no later than April 7th
Hall of Fame Classic 2008
Saturday, May 10th
8:00 am Shotgun Start
Coral Oaks Golf Club
1800 NW 28th Ave, Cape Coral
Get your team together NOW!
Hall of Fame Golf Classic 2008
$75 per player
Includes: Green Fees, Cart, Lunch, the Schwing
Package & All Drinks on the Course
Cash Prizes Including Closest to the Pin & Longest Drive Raffle Prizes & 50/50 Drawing plus FUN-FUN-FUN!
Call 239-772-0027 for registration details
Click Below for Registration Form
http://www.cccia.org/GolferFlyer08.pdf
SAVE THE DATE - Paul Sanborn Park Dedication
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 10am.
The park is located at 2310 SE 3rd Street.
Cape Coral's newest neighborhood park is 3 acres and features a large pavilion with BBQ grill, basketball courts, covered playground area, and perimeter pathway for walking, exercising, etc. Extensive landscaping, including the only remaining banyan tree in Cape Coral, makes this an excellent place to stop and enjoy the great outdoors.
Steve Pohlman
Parks and Recreation Director
City of Cape Coral
Parks and Recreation
(239) 573-3110 or x1110
"It Starts in Parks"
