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ONGOING EVENTS

Naples Area Professional League of Executive Services (N.A.P.L.E.S.)
7:30 - 9 a.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month. Please contact pdearborn@johnrwood.com or Karl@thirdeyemangement.com for more information.
This is a noncompeting networking group (only one of each category) and as such new members need to be screened before attending.

SWFL Hispanic Chamber
Fort Myers Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. every first and third Wednesday at Cantina Laredo, 5200 Big Pine Way, Fort Myers. Cost: $13 plus tip. No reservations required. For more information: http://hispanicchamberflorida.org.
Cape Coral Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. every first Tuesday at Azucar Restaurant, 3326 Del Prado S. Cape Coral. Cost: 13 plus tip. No reservations required. For more information: http://hispanicchamberflorida.org.
Naples Lunch
11:30a.m. - 1:00 p.m. every third Turesday at Punta Cana Grill, 4025 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples. Cost: $13 plus tip. No reservations required. For more information: http://hispanicchamberflorida.org.
Chamber Lehigh Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Lozano’s Mexican Restaurant, 3020 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres. Cost: $13 plus tip. No reservations required. For more information: http://hispanicchamberflorida.org.
Bonita Springs Lunch
11:30 - 1 p.m.at Mister Chile Restaurant, Bonita Springs, 26455 Old 41 Rd, Ste. 1, Bonita Springs. Cost: $13 plus tip. No reservations required. For more information: http://hispanicchamberflorida.org.

Public Relations and Advertising Professionals of Collier County
11:30 - 1 p.m. every third Thursday. Cost: $20 members and $25 non-members. Registration deadline is the Monday preceding the meeting. Call (239) 436-2105 for location and reservations.

The Breakfast Networkers
7:45 - 9 a.m. alternate Wednesdays at Perkins, 1502 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral. Cost is whatever you order off the menu plus tip. For more information or to make a reservation please contact Carolyn Graves at gravesc@desoto.net or visit the web site at www.BreakfastNetworkers.com

WIRE Networking Group - Educational Luncheon
11:15 a.m. every second Wednesday of the month at Cafe 2431 (formerly Char Grillhouse) in Fort Myers. Cost: $16 prepaid with RSVP, or $21 if seating is available at the door. There is no additional annual membership fee to join WIRE and all professionals are welcome to attend.

Business Networking International (BNI) - “Above the Line” group
7:15 - 9:00 a.m. every Wednesday except major holidays at Sweet Tomatoes, 7040 Petty’s Way, Fort Myers. Call (239) 283-2803 for more information.

Bonita/Estero Business Network
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Stoney’s Sports Café, Corkscrew Road, Estero. Please RSVP to Jane.Jerdan@regions.com. For more information contact Kevin Robbins at (239) 935-0401 or krobbins@pnconnections.org.

Gulfcoast Business Network
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Bonita Springs on the first and third Friday of each month. For more information contact Ray Faubion at rfaubion@otc1.com. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it.

South Lee Business Network
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Sam Seltzer’s Steak House, 12635 S. Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers. Please RSVP to jpslot@sprintmail.com. For more information, contact Kevin Robbins at (239) 935-0401 or krobbins@pnconnections.org.

Bridge Networking Group - A Night in the Cape Mixer
5 - 7 p.m. first Thursdays at Wine and Roses Italian Restaurant, 1404 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral. Cost: $6 with an RSVP, $10 without. RSVP to Marci Gower at (239) 691-6955 or marci@showmethenetworking.com.

Advancing Business Leaders
5 - 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month; locations vary. For more information, contact the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce at (239) 332-2930 or email info@fortmyers.org.

Empowered Women’s Network
Cape Coral Chapter Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at Perkins, 1551 Del Prado Blvd. www.EmpoweredNetworking.com, RSVP at EmpoweredNetworking@gmail.com, (239) 233-4114.
Estero Chapter Breakfast
9 - 10 a.m. every first and third Thursday, location TBA. www.EmpoweredNetworking.com, RSVP at EmpoweredNetworking@gmail.com or (239) 233-4114.
Central Naples Chapter Luncheon
11 a.m. - noon every first and third Friday at Frascati’s Italian Restaurant, 1258 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples. www.EmpoweredNetworking.com, RSVP at EmpoweredNetworking@gmail.com, (239) 233-4114.
Fort Myers Chapter Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday, Mimi’s Cafe, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., www.EmpoweredNetworking.com, RSVP at EmpoweredNetworking@gmail.com,(239) 233-4114.
North Naples Chapter Luncheon
11 a.m. - noon every second and fourth Friday at the Pewter Mug, 12300 N. Tamiami Trail. www.EmpoweredNetworking.com, RSVP at EmpoweredNetworking@gmail.com,
(239) 233-4114.
South Naples Chapter Luncheon
11 a.m. - noon every first & third Tuesday at Mongello’s, 4221 Tamiami Trail.
www.EmpoweredNetworking.com, RSVP at EmpoweredNetworking@gmail.com
(239) 233-4114.
Northeast Fort Myers Chapter Breakfast
9 - 10 a.m. every first and third Tuesday at Anderson Funeral Home, 3654 Palm Beach Blvd. www.EmpoweredNetworking.com, RSVP at EmpoweredNetworking@gmail.com
(239) 233-4114.

Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce - Third Wednesday Coffee
7:15 a.m. Locations vary. Call (941) 639-2222 or email jmathis@charlottecountychamber.org for more information.

Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce - Accelerated Networking Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. first Thursday. Locations vary. Members only, preregistration required. For more information, go to info@napleschamber.org.

Free Leads Group - After Hours Networking
5:30 -7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at The Edison in Fort Myers. Contact: Bill “BK” Kenny (239) 229-5207.

American Business Networking - Business Card Exchange
5:30 - 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Anthony’s on the Boulevard, 1303 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral. Happy hour appetizer specials available. For more information, call (941) 343-3506.

FGCU Online Continuing Education Courses and Business Services
Available 24 hours a day at www.fgcu.amersc.com. Contact: John Guerra, director of Continuing Education and The Renaissance Academy, (239) 434-4838.
Offerings include: Florida Notary Public, Insurance Pre-License 2-15 Course, OSHA 510 Course, OSHA 511 Course, Incorporation services.

Agent, Adjuster & Customer Representative Pre-licensing Courses
2 - 5 p.m. or 6 - 9 p.m. three days per week at Edison State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Contact: www.SouthernInsuranceSchool.com, (800)-899-5977 or Rparlin@MSN.com.
These courses are designed to prepare the student to take the Florida State Insurance license exams. Topics covered include: policy coverages and state laws regarding legal concepts of the insurance contract.

DEC. 2

Polishing Your Business Etiquette Skills - Setting Yourself Apart Series, Module 3
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. FGCU - Atrium Executive Center, 8695 College Parkway, Suite #1181, Fort Myers. Cost: $39. Contact: Joanne Hartke at (239) 425-3273 or jhartke@fgcu.edu
Presented by FGCU Florida Institute of Government.

Goal Setting and Forecasting for 2010
2 - 4 p.m. Cape Coral Redevelopment Agency, 1231 Cape Coral Pkwy E Suite 108, Cape Coral.
Cost: $20. Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://cli.fgcu.edu/sbdc.
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center.

DEC. 3

Web Design with Dreamweaver for Beginners
5 - 8 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 17 at Edison State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Cost: $180. Contact: (239) 489-9235, celee@edison.edu , or http://www.edison.edu/lee/ce/.
Students will learn web terminology, create web pages using Dreamweaver software, upload digital images, explore design options, critique existing websites, and have a completed personal Web site by the end of the course.

Gulf Coast Venture Forum Naples Chapter Meeting
4 - 6 p.m. at the Tiburon Golf Course Members Club Room, 2610 Tiburon Drive, Naples. The Gulf Coast Venture Forum is open to new members. Interested parties must qualify as an accredited investor as defined by the U.S. SEC. Contact: www.gcvf.com or (239) 262-6300.

DEC. 4

Business & Breakfast
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 at Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples. Cost: free. Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://cli.fgcu.edu/sbdc
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center.

DEC. 5

Small Business Workshop
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Hodges University, 2655 Northbrooke Drive, Naples. Cost: free. Register: (239) 938-7793.
This bilingual program is presented by the Hispanic Institute at Hodges University.

DEC. 7

FRPA SWFL Luncheon - Bridging Social Responsibility with Corporate Profits
11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Cost: $18 members, $25 non-members; $10 students (plus $5 walk-in fee, if not pre-registered). RSVP via the FPRA Southwest Florida Chapter web site http://www.fpraswfl.org members,
Featured speakers: Kevin Andeson, senior manager, Chico’s FAS Inc.; John Pollock, president, BB&T - Oswald Trippe; Dick Riley, director and executive vice president, FineMark National Bank & Trust; Pamela Templeton, partner and treasurer, Fort Myers Toyota.
It’s more challenging than ever for local businesses to demonstrate corporate philanthropy while maintaining profits. How do they decide which charities to support? Do they have a written social responsibility policy? What do they look for in sponsorships? Are they adding any new sponsorships?

Office 2007
5 - 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Dec. 16 at Edison State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Cost: $145. Contact: (239) 489-9235,celee@edison.edu , or http://www.edison.edu/lee/ce/.
This class provides an introduction to common office suite applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, and desktop publishing programs.

DEC. 9

Social Media Marketing - Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting
11:30 am - 1:00 pm at The Italian American Club, 4725 Vincennes Boulevard, Cape Coral. Cost: $20 members with reservations, $23 members without reservations, $25 nonmembers. To register: (239) 549-6900 ext 300.
Guest Speaker: Michelle Hudson, The News-Press. Additional Parking available at Kobayashi Dojo at Vincennes Blvd & 47th Terrace (just west of the Italian American Club)

Gulf Coast Venture Forum Sarasota Chapter Meeting
4 - 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts. The Gulf Coast Venture Forum is open to new members. Interested parties must qualify as an accredited investor as defined by the U.S. SEC. Contact: www.gcvf.com or (239) 262-6300.

DEC. 12

Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Beginners
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. at Edison State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Cost: $180. Contact: (239) 489-9235,celee@edison.edu , or http://www.edison.edu/lee/ce/.
Learn the tips and techniques that can save you time, improve results and open a new world of design possibilities.

DEC. 15

Project Innovation - Community of Innovation
8 a.m. at the Naples Hilton. Cost: $15. Contact: www.ProjectInnovation.cc or (239) 263-8989.