Rehire the Fire Meet and Greet

By Dickson Hunley

View this event at www.facebook.com/citytavern

On Friday, November the 6th City Tavern will host a Rehire the Fire
meet and greet at 6 p.m. to help raise awareness and discuss public
safety. Members of the Southwest Florida Professional Firefighters &
Paramedics IAFF Local 1826 will be on hand to answer any and all
questions.

City Tavern is located at 2206 Bay Street across from the Harborside
Event Center and will offer free hors devours starting at 5 p.m.
Parking is available at the Harborside Event Center parking lot.

For questions or more information on how you can help please contact
Walt Stevens, Mike Holobinko, Matt Galewski or Bill Simpson at
239-334-8222

or visit www.local1826.com

or visit www.savefortmyersfire.com


Dickson Hunley
www.mycitytavern.com
www.twitter.com/citytavern
www.facebook.com/citytavern
myspace.com/fortmyerscitytavern

Hispanic Chamber Events

By The Hispanic Chamber

Women's Professional Mentoring Circle
Monday, October 26, 11:00am - 1:30pm
The Enterprise Center, 3903 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Community, Connections & Conversation!
$25 pp (Includes lunch)
The circle is for all women business professionals who want to teach as well as learn from others. The format of the event combines networking, a keynote presenter, and interactive breakout mentoring groups. FWBC has partnered with SW Florida Hispanic Chamber and Train with Shane to bring this well needed event to the community. Please call 239-985-9844 for reservations or register at www.trainwithshane.com.

Hispanic Chamber Business After Hours - Fort Myers

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 ~ 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Hyatt Place Fort Myers at The Forum
2600 Champion Ring Road, I-75 & Exit 138, Fort Myers, FL

Live music by "DJ Tony"!!

Come join us at this great event where the North Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will be joining us!! Great food & great networking!!

Chamber Member Special Rate: $69 per night through December 31, 2009!!!

This event is complimentary with RSVP. Please call (239) 418-1441.

Ribbon Cutting & Business Card Exchange

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 5:15pm

Nova Southeastern University

3650 Colonial Court, Fort Myers (Colonial & I-75)

Tel: (239) 274-6982

Complimentary snacks and beverages.

Ribbon Cutting organized by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce. Nova will be having an open house that same day at 6pm for those who wish to stay and learn more about the university. Come join us and meet new people!

2009 Business Expo

Wednesday, November 18 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Hilton Garden Inn

12600 University Drive, Fort Myers, FL
Located at College & Summerlin across from The Barbara B Mann.

Free to the Public!For more information, please call (239) 418-1441 or send an email to sales@hispanicchamberflorida.org.

Rehire the Fire Awareness Rally - Meet and Greet

On Friday, November the 6th City Tavern will host a Rehire the Fire
meet and greet at 6 p.m. to help raise awareness and discuss public
safety. Members of the Southwest Florida Professional Firefighters &
Paramedics IAFF Local 1826 will be on hand to answer any and all
questions.

City Tavern is located at 2206 Bay Street across from the Harborside
Event Center and will offer free hors devours starting at 5 p.m.
Parking is available at the Harborside Event Center parking lot.

For questions or more information on how you can help please contact
Walt Stevens, Mike Holobinko, Matt Galewski or Bill Simpson at
239-334-8222 or visit www.local1826.com

Dickson Hunley
www.mycitytavern.com
www.twitter.com/citytavern
www.facebook.com/citytavern
myspace.com/fortmyerscitytavern

A Night of Elegance

By Krista Yurchak

Chick-fil-A of Estero 21900 S. Tamiami Tr

cordially

invites you to attend their 1st Annual

Night of Elegance

Saturday October 17, 2009

5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Bring your date, family or friends to

Chick-fil-A of Estero where it will be our pleasure to serve you. Sit down to a linen covered table and relax by candlelight.

We will take your order right at the table,

hand deliver it and then leave you to enjoy

your meal the elegant way.

No reservations required, however, reservations will be accepted by calling 239-498-8700

www.chick-fil-a.com/Estero

Business Expo 2009

By Michele Andre

The Bridge Networking Group will be holding a Business Expo 2009 on Thursday, October 22 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at The Hilton Garden Inn, Summerlin & College in Ft. Myers.

Great networking opportunity for every profession and a fundraiser for Lee County Hope Hospice.

Giveaways and Appetizers from 5:30pm to 6:30pm

For more info, visit www.TheBridgeNetworking.com


Contact info: Michele Andre (239) 225-5019

Social Media Club - October Meeting

By Dean Piccirillo

Tuesday, Oct. 20th at 7:00 PM -- Social Media, HR and Job Hunting in Southwest Florida

Wanted to make sure everyone saw this. You can read this online at -- http://www.facebook.com/l/eeedc;bit.ly/92xTW.

You can register for the event on Eventbrite at --

http://www.facebook.com/l/eeedc;bit.ly/4k7ze6.

How Employers Are Using Social Networking Tools to Identify, Screen and Hire Employees and How Individuals Can Use Social Media to Enhance Their Personal Reputations

Event Description

In today's hyper-competitive economic environment hiring and retaining talented employees is critical to maintaining an organization's competitive advantage in the marketplace. Many successful firms and organizations are now using social networking and social media tools to identify, screen and higher staff. Social networking tools have proven to be very cost effective in reaching out to prospective employees and engaging them with your organization. With so many Americans online, and active members of social networking platforms, these tools have become valuable resources to employers for screening job applicants.

Employers Use of Social Media to Hire

The Social Media Club of Southwest Florida is pleased to welcome Lori Burke, SPHR the Director of Human Resources from Neighborhood America as a guest speaker for our October event. Lori, a member of the Human Resource Management Association, utilizes different forms of social networking platforms at Neighborhood America to attract qualified talent to the organization and provide human resources updates to employees throughout the U.S. Lori's firm, Neighborhood America, develops and implements enterprise social media solutions for Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies and media entities geared towards solving well defined business needs and problems.

Lori has more than 20 years of professional experience in human resources management in both the public and private sectors. Lori oversees all human resource functions including recruitment and staffing, compensation and benefits administration, staff development, and employee relations.

How Job Seekers and Students Can Use the Internet to Build Their Personal Reputations

Lori's presentation will be followed by a presentation led by Matthew Chamberlin. Matthew is a social media marketer, experienced video producer, blogger and speaker at industry conferences, keynotes and corporate events. Matthew speaks regularly to students and parents about the intersection of online and offline media, activities and behavior. Matthew teaches individuals to take a long view of social media, how to become digitally savvy and use the Internet and social networking to build personal reputations and enhance long-term employability.

Matthew is the owner of the Clearcast Digital Media, a new media consultancy and production company. Clearcast helps companies navigate the new media/social media space to extend their brand or service offering. His book entitled "There Is No Delete Button on the Internet: A Guide for Kids and Parents about Social Networking and the Changing Culture of Online Communications" will be released in Spring 2010. You can view a short video clip about Matthew's presentation to parents and students by clicking here.

Agenda

7:00 to 7:15 PM – Opening remarks

7:15 to 8:00 PM – Lori Burke, SPHR – How Employer's Are Using Social Media In the Hiring Process

8:00 to 8:45 – Matthew Chamberlin – How Individuals Are Using Social Media for Personal Branding

8:45 to 9:00 PM – Closing remarks

9:00 PM – Networking at Blu Sushi

Location

Florida Gulf Coast University
Building AB5 112 (The Embarq Auditorium – Academic Building #5)
10501 FGCU Blvd. S.
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
(239) 590-1000
Directions and map to Florida Gulf Coast University
Map of the Florida Gulf Coast University Campus – The Embarq Auditorium is building #21 on this map

Parking on Campus

Guests will need to stop at the Guard Station which is on the immediate left when you enter our campus, main entrance off Ben Hill Griffin Road to get their visitor's pass. Basically, from Ben Hill Griffin Road if you are heading southbound, you would make a LEFT onto FGCU Blvd. S to enter campus (RIGHT if heading northbound on Ben Hill Griffin). Once you enter this road on campus, you'd stop at the Guard Shack to pick up the visitor's parking pass. They will likely provide the best lot to park at (closest) and most availability at that time.

Post Presentation Social Gathering

Blu Sushi
Gulf Coast Town Center
10045 Gulf Center Drive E-105
Ft Myers, FL 33913
Phone: 239-489-1500
Directions and map to the Blu Sushi

ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO COST AND THIS EVENT IS FREE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, SEATING IS LIMITED AND YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND

The Social Media Club of Southwest Florida would like to thank our event sponsors. This event is presented in part by Florida Gulf Coast University's Department of Communication and Philosophy and the student chapter of Florida Public Relations Association. You can learn more about the programs offered by Florida Gulf Coast University by visiting them online at http://www.facebook.com/l/eeedc;www.fgcu.edu/.

Raising Financially Aware Kids

By Danielle Emery

You're Invited!

During the year, we like to provide informational opportunities for our clients in appreciation of your continued business. We would like you, and a guest whom you feel could also benefit from our presentation, to join us for an educational workshop.

Raising Financially Aware Kids
Presented by Joe McGivney
American Century Investments

Whether you are thrifty or not, a business owner
or employee, you are, by default, a CFP- Chief Financial Parent.

Research shows those who just talk about money with
their children make them more financially aware and they have a tendency to save more of their annual income.

Date: Thursday, October 15
Time: 6 PM

Location: The NEW Holiday Inn
Across from the Gulf Coast Town Center

Hosted by: Danielle Emery, CFP^®
Advanced Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial

Please R.S.V.P. by October 12 to 239-768-8819.

We look forward to seeing you on October 15.

Sponsored by Joe McGivney, Vice President of Territory Sales, of American Century Investments.

This is an educational presentation. There is no cost or obligation for attending.

Please join me at one of our upcoming Financial Education Seminars! View topics and Register at fortmyers.ameripriseevents.com

© 2009 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.


Please join us at one of our upcoming Financial Educational Seminars! View topics and Register at fortmyers.ameripriseevents.com
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Danielle Emery, CFP^®
Advanced Financial Advisor

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
9530 Marketplace Rd. Ste. 203 Fort Myers, FL 33912
Office: 239.768.8819 Fax: 239.936.1345
Mobile: 239.826.4600 danielle.m.emery@ampf.com
ameripriseadvisors.com/danielle.m.emery

We shape financial solutions for a lifetime^®

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. offers financial advisory services, investments, insurance and annuity products. RiverSource^® products are offered by affiliates of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC.

Coming Out for Equality

By N Miller

Sunday Oct 11th

Corner of McGregor and Colonial

12:30 PM

Bring Flags, signs,wear white for Gay Marriage on Sunday

Bring folding chair,water and wear covered shows.

For more info call 239-344-0012

(Parking @ Broadway Palm or Alliance for the Arts)

Make A Difference Day

by Rebecca Hines

Destiny Diaper Bank to help families on Make a Difference Day...

On Make a Difference Day, October 24th, Destiny Diaper Bank will be giving winter clothes to those in need at its main location, 1510 SE 46th Lane, Cape Coral, from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Families that are in need of clothing need to call (239) 549-2130 by October 9th to register with the sizes needed.

To donate winter clothes, please drop off at 1510 SE 46th Lane, Cape Coral or call (239) 549-2130.

To help sort clothes at San Carlos Self Storage on October 10th or to volunteer on October 24th, please call (239) 549-2130.

Powerful You Cape Coral

Hi Ladies,

We are thrilled with the feedback we've received from the ladies at our last meetings! Take a look at what one of our guests said last month:

"Anyone who is READY to truly find balance in your life I would highly suggest coming to a Powerful You! meeting. Thank you Eluise & Roe! You are making a difference in my life! Do exactly what you are doing!... Quality not quantity! That is what this group is about! We need both types of networking to balance! This one is great for truly finding your inner soul! You!" ~ Bobbi Jo Cusimano of Speedy Electric, Inc.

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting at the Cape Coral Chapter so you too can share your positive experiences with others!

Join us on October 14, 2009
(Second Wednesday of each Month)
Houlihan's Restaurant, 627 Cape Coral Pkwy W
Cape Coral, FL 33914-6532, 239-542-7878

11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Open Networking and Registration begins at 11:30am
Meeting begins promptly at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Our Monthly Discussion Topic: MOTIVATION & INSPIRATION ~ Where to find it and How to Make it Work for You!

Come join us at Houlihan's of Cape Coral! We have secured a great spot with a great menu! Please join us at 11:30am to network and get to meet and greet the wonderful women who come to our meetings! Remember to bring your business cards, brochures, samples, etc. to represent your business, charity or special event!

For those of you who haven't been to our meetings, please join our FB group page http://tinyurl.com/md72ya to keep posted on news, events, and Powerful You! members links and events! Also, join our local Fan Page @ http://tinyurl.com/krx9vx to share your growth, your thoughts and your experiences at our meetings!!

Also, for planning purposes we would greatly appreciate if you would take one moment to RSVP on the FB event page ~ http://tinyurl.com/yaa8nm6 or directly at PY! with the link below:

Cape Coral Luncheon on Oct 14, 2009, click link to RSVP

Until we see you again, have a great month!

Eluise Gambino & Rosalynn Berardesca
(239) 541-8878 or (347) 996-6392
Facilitators for Cape Coral and Ft.Myers Chapters of Powerful You! Women's Network

Free Networking Breakfast

By Victor R

Weds October 14 2009

8-10 AM

Germain Arena Indoor Concourse

(south end facing Miromar Outlet Mall)

RSVP Victor Rodiquez

victorr@floridaeverblades.com

239-948-7825 ext 1024

Free networking tables

limited availability

Call or email to reserve one

Stay and watch Everblades Practice

10 - 11:30 AM

Get Free Tickets to Upcoming Events

sponsored by: Hampton INN

Costco Wholesale Club

Germain Arena

and

The Florida Everblades

October Bridge Events

Bridge to Brighter Future

Fri Oct 9

Colonial Country Club

9181 Independence Way

11 AM - 1:15 PM

Lunch included

Program Moving Forward: Tools for Transforming Tomorrow

Presented by Judy Sylvia - The Growth Coach

$20 must pre pay

www.thebridgenetworking.com

Host: Janie Ingels

Ft. Myers Networking Lunch

Wed, October 14

11am – 1pm

Colonial Country Club

9181 Indepenence Way

Ft. Myers

Professional networking with open networking and 30 second commercials.

Speaker Sonia Stoddard

RSVP Michele@thebridgenetworking.com

Only $18.00 if you prepay.

Leaders In Lehigh Lunch

Tue, October 20, 11am – 1pm

Microtel Inn, 1320 Business Way

Lehigh Acres

Professional networking event with open networking & 60 second commercials.

Businesses will be displaying their products/services.

Lunch is catered by Haney's Cafe.

Bring your marketing materials to share with other professionals.

Speaker: ITSC: Creating Success through the Law of Attraction

Only $15.00

RSVP Michele@thebridgenetworking.com

Bridge Business Expo

Thu, October 22, 3pm – 7pm

Hilton Garden Inn, Summerlin & College

Ft. Myers DescriptionSWFL

Businesses will be displaying their products and services.

FREE and open to the public.

Bring lots of business cards.

Appetizers will be served from 5:00 to 6:00.

Auction for our local Hope Hospice.

North Ft. Myers Networking Lunch

Thu, October 29

11am – 1pm

Bianca's Italian Resturant

16251 N. Cleveland Ave

NFM

Professional networking and lunch.

Bring lots of business cards.

Open networking & 30 second commercials.

RSVP Margaret@thebridgenetworking.com

Only $18.00 if you prepay

2nd Annual Ladies Night Out

Radiology Regional Center's 2nd Annual Ladies Night Out

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This event is to support Partners for Breast Cancer Care will be a night of fun, networking, education, and pampering to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Please join sponsor Empowered Network and Red Salon and Spa,

Wednesday, Oct 28th, 2009, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Harborside Event Center 1375 Monroe St.

Fort Myers

Refreshments

Ladies Night Out "Signature" drink

Vendor booths

raffles

massages

prizes, and more.

Quilt unveiling 6:00 PM-7:00 PM.

Ladies Night Fun 7:00 PM -9:00 PM

Please RSVP-931-6399 by 10/26/09 .

Tell them you heard about it from Empowered Network.

Joann Frazier
Empowered Network President
http://www.empowerednetworking.com/
Phone: (239) 233-4114

ITSC October Events

By Mary Anne Cipressy

David Trippany

ITSC

In The Spirit Coaching

October Events

Blog Talk Radio

www.blogtalkradio.com/ITSC

This month we will be dialoging on developing your mastery of the Law of Attraction every Weds from 3 - 4:30 PM All shows are archived so you can listen to them at any time after they air live. Our topics for October are:

10/7 3:00 - 4:30 PM Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk – This is about the importance of our words and actions and how the Law of Attraction responds to them.

10/14 3:00 - 4:30 PM It's All in the Energy – We will be dialoging on how the answers we seek are in the energy that the Law of Attraction is responding to, how to tap into that energy and recognize the answers as they come.

10/21 3:00 - 4:30 PM It is a Matter of Perception We will be dialoging on the role of that your perception plays in developing your mastery of the Law of Attraction and how beliefs effect your perception.

10/28 3:00 – 4:3We0 PM Shifting your Perspective – We will be dialoging on this key component of the Law of Attraction so that you can begin to shift in the direction of your desires.

What's Up SWFL

Will air October 8 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM to listen go to www.blogtalkradio.com/ITSC to hear about many community events for the month of October. You can also go to the blog http://www.whatsupswfl.blogspot.com/ to read about October events.

The Bridge Networking

Leaders in Lehigh

We will be presenting Creating Success Through the Law of Attraction at the Leaders in Lehigh Networking. This is a 30 minute presentation and includes lunch.

This will be held Tues October 20 11:15 - 1:15 Cost $15 For more information visit http://www.thebridgenetworking.com/

Expos'

We will be participating in 2 Expos this month. Be sure to stop by and see us as we will raffling free Dialoging Sessions (our method of coaching) and offering the opportunity to schedule a free consultation.

COCONUT POINT KICKS OFF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH WITH

EMPOWERED NETWORK'S LIVE LIFE WELL EXPO

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Event to raise money in support of local breast cancer awareness and research charities
Coconut Point, Naples/Ft. Myers premier open-air shopping destination in Estero, will kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the Empowered Network's Live Life Well Expo on Thurs., Oct. 1 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This community event will feature more than 60 local organizations, offering massages, health screenings, giveaways and more as a way to raise money for local breast cancer awareness and research charities. Event goers can visit Coconut Point, near Hollywood Theatres and Barnes & Noble, to take part in the Live Life Well Expo and enjoy a day of pampering for a good cause. Attendees can take advantage of free chair massages, spinal scan screenings, body fat analysis, and much more. Plus, more than 60 local organizations will be on hand to provide giveaways and valuable information to event goers. Way FM's Jeff Taylor will also be on-site encouraging donations from visitors to support breast cancer research. Event goers will even have the opportunity to win great prizes, including a $500 gift card from the Diamond District, Netbook computer, gym membership, 15-passenger limo service, $300 spa package and much more. Plus, kids will join in the fun with face painting, balloon art and other great activities. "Breast cancer is one of the top 10 causes of death for women in the United States," said Joann Frazier, president, Empowered Network. "For this reason, the Empowered Network created the Live Life Well Expo to encourage healthy living and support for those affected by this terrible disease." The Empowered Network's Live Life Well Expo is sponsored in part by 88.7 Way FM, A + Dry Clean, Florida Gulf Coast Ear, Nose, & Throat and Home Instead Senior Care. The event will take place at Coconut Point at the area located just near Hollywood Theatres and Barnes & Noble. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 239.233.4114

The Bridge Networking Business Expo

October 22 3:00 - 7:00 PM

Hilton Garden Inn

(corner of Summerlin and College Parkway)

Free Admission

Fundraiser for Hope Hospice

Sponsored by Servepro of Central Ft. Myers

To see a list of vendors go to http://www.thebridgenetworking.com/

Calendar Girls

By Kathleen

The Calendar Girls of Florida will be performing at these events....be sure to stop on by and see us.

Oct 3 Emeritus Nursing Facility 1:30

Oct 11 Sandy Parrot 50s party 8:00

Oct 17 Sweetbay Health Fair coconut rd Bonita 10:30

Oct 21 St Andrew's Church Cape coral Senior Luncheon 12:00

Oct 24 ABATE fundraiser Anthony's on the Blvd Cape Coral 5:00

Oct 31 San Carlos Park Fall Festival 3:00

Oct 31 Leapin Lizard Cape Coral 4:30

For more information visit http://www.calendargirlsflorida.com/

Destiny Diaper Bank

By Michele Andre

Destiny Diaper Bank to help families on Make a Difference Day

On Make a Difference Day, October 24th, Destiny Diaper Bank will be giving winter clothes to those in need at its main location 1510 SE 46th Lane, Cape Coral from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Families that are in need of clothing need to call (239) 549-2130 by October 9th to register with the sizes needed.

To donate winter clothes, please drop off at 1510 SE 46th Lane, Cape Coral or call (239) 549-2130.

To help sort clothes at San Carlos Self Storage on October 10th or to volunteer on October 24th, please call (239) 549-2130.

Stoneage Emporium Bead Shows

By Debbie Heintz

We will be at several Bead shows this month.

Stop on by and see us for all your jewelry making needs.

Bead, Gem & Jewelry Show - October 9-11

The Harborside Convention Center

1375 Monroe St.

Ft. Myers

Friday October 9 1 PM - 5 PM

Saturday October 10 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday October 11 10 AM - 5 PM

Admission $4.00

Bead Show - October 17

Cape Coral Arts Studio

4533 Coronado Parkway

Cape Coral

9-4

Free Admission

Down the Street Bead Show - October 24-25

The Clarion Hotel

U.S. 41 & College Pkwy.

Fort Myers

Saturday Oct 24 10 AM - 6 PM

Sunday Oct 25 10 AM - 5 PM

Admission $4.00

Want to schedule a private viewing of all our items call Debbbie at 267- 6496

Visit our website http://www.stoneageemporium.com/

Backyard BBQ School

By Emmett Todd

Backyard BBQ School is a contract vendor with Lee County, and is held at the Lodge at Lakes Park in Fort Myers, Florida. The Lodge is a screened in shelter with ceiling fans and restrooms. Each class will be no larger than 16 people to maintain intimacy and personal attention.

The class is 3 hours long beginning at 11:00 am and ending at 2:00 pm. Each hour has 2 different topics lasting 40 minutes, a 10 minute temperature control period when we make sure our "Pits" are at the proper temperature, and a 10 minute break. During the break period, refreshments will be available to keep everyone going until the "Q de Gras." That means the end, or "let's eat some BBQ."

The tuition fee is $65 plus tax per person. This includes the class and a BBQ buffet. Our "Pass on Gas" T-Shirts are available for $20/each. Registration is available at the Lee County Parks website.

Class Outline
• Hour 1: Intro and fire start.
• Hour 1: Fuels and tools.
• Hour 2: Brief history with ethnic & regional influences.
• Hour 2: Learn what makes a good sauce and rub.
• Hour 3: Final preparation, summary and BBQ meal.

Hourly Breakdown
• 40 min. Lecture
• 10 min. Temperature control
• 10 min. break

Our regularly scheduled classes are held at the Lodge Pavilion at Lakes Park in Fort Myers, Florida. (Special class events are held at specified locations.)

Class dates Sat October 31 2009 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Sat November 21 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

For more information and to register go to www.backyardbbqschool.com

Denise Amber Lee Foundation 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

By Amber Winegard

The 2009 Golf Tournament will be held October 10 2009 at the Plantation Golf and Country Club Venice Fl.

Registration 7:30 AM

Tee off 8:30 AM

Barbeque Lunch and Banquet to follow

Entry fee $80 per player and includes golf Cart and Lunch

Contests include Best Score, Closest to the Pin, Putting Contest, Raffles, Hole-In-One, Worst Team

This is a fundraising event for the Denise Amber Lee Foundation www.DeniseAmberLee.org

Sponsorships Available

For more information contact

Amber Winegard at 941-961-7012 or

Amber@DeniseAmberLee.org

Live Life Well Expo

By Joann Frazier

See the list below of some of the business vendors on display at the 2nd Annual Live Life Well EXPO, Thur Oct 1st, 3pm-7pm, Coconut Point FREE to public. Chinese Auction and Donations to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness. All proceeds go to a local Mammography Fund of Regional Cancer Center.

Giveaways in the thousands from many vendors and local businesses. Laptop, $500 Gift Certificate Diamond District, 15 passenger Limo service, Spa Certificates, and much more

Day of Event Specials from local vendors. Coconut Point, Fashion Drive. Inside near movie theatre & Barnes & Noble. Marketing opportunities available by providing donations, reserving a table top, and becoming a sponsor. Contact Joann for more info, Info@EmpoweredNetworking.com or 239-233-4114. Find info online and sign up form at; www.EmpoweredNetworking.com

Way FM is current Sponsor of event!!!

Vendor Space available $125 per vendor. NonProfits $75. Includes setup of two chairs and one 6 ft table. Your Exclusive opportunity to be the only vendor under your company name. Sponsorships also available. To HOLD your exclusive space email for the form and mail it with payment to; Empowered Network, PO Box 07456, Fort Myers FL 33919 Attn; Live Life Well Expo

Come see;
Way FM
HomeInstead Senior Care
Regional Cancer Center
Southern Living at Home
MaryKay
Mow & Blow, Lawn and Landscape
MonaVie
Dennis Goodman Photography
Creative Memories
Costco
Angels in your Corner
Clean Naples
Buca di Beppo
ITSC
It take 2
Annoited Air & Refridgeration
Edward Jones
Arbonne
Jota Foot Works
Take Shape for Life
Xango
WOW Green
Allstate
Shaklee
Tastefully Simple
Puttin on the Glitz
At Your Service Insurance
Better Life Respiratory
Gold Exchange
Jewels by Parklane
Special Deliveriez
Susan G Komen
Cleansing Springs
Organic Hair Studio
Premier Designs Jewelry
Mannatech
Verve
Ameriprise
Silpada Designs
Curves
Feliz Gerwitz, Publisher
Stroke Boutique
Interior Design
Nikken
Alliance Care

Live Life Well Expo

By Joann Frazier

Empowered Network has scheduled their 2nd Annual Live Life Well Expo for Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 3-7 p.m. at the Coconut Point in Estero. The event kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October and hopes to raise thousands of dollars for the mammography fund at the Regional Cancer Center of Lee Memorial. The entire community is invited to attend the FREE event which will showcase several area businesses, such as Insurance, Retail, Jewelry, Green Cleaning, Fitness, Weight Loss, Spas, Skin care, Financial Advisors, Home Improvement, Photography, Handbags, Food, Ministries, Senior Care, Home Decor, Advertising, and so much more. Almost all the vendors will be participating in a Chinese auction and giveaways. All guests will have an opportunity to donate and in return receive tickets for the auction in support of Breast cancer research and have an excellent chance to leave the event with great prizes in hand such as a Netbook Computer, Concert Tickets, Spa Certificates, 15 passenger LIMO for a night, $500 Diamond District Gift Card, dining gift certificates and more. Plus come meet Jeff Taylor from Way FM Morning Show, Jason & Todd from the Diamond District, and Mary Kay Peterson Director of Women's Imaging at Radiology Regional.

Event organizer is currently looking for volunteers and sponsors for the event. There are a limited number of vendor and sponsorship opportunities available to promote or sell your product or service. Display tables can provide an excellent marketing value for businesses. Current event sponsors are Empowered Network for Women, 88.7 WAY FM Radio and Home Instead Senior Care. Contact Joann Frazier at 239-233-4114 or Info@EmpoweredNetworking.com for more information. Sponsor/Vendor forms and information may also be found online at http://www.empowerednetworking.com/.

Empowered Network is one of the fastest growing business networks for women in Southwest Florida. Biweekly breakfast/lunch meetings throughout Lee and Collier counties offer women an opportunity to socialize, network, and gain business referrals in a structured, yet relaxed atmosphere, with the concept of collaborating, inspiring, and supporting each other in business.

Powerful You! Women's Network ~ Cape Coral & Ft. Myers Chapter

Powerful You! Women's Network ~ Cape Coral & Ft. Myers Chapter

By Eluise Gambino

Come be part of the change as we gather women from Cape Coral & Ft. Myers for this one-of-a-kind type of gathering. These meetings are open to women from all walks of life! That's what makes us different, we believe powerful connections are made regardless of the "title or position" you hold in life! Stay at home Moms, women in transition, entrepreneurs, retired women and CEO's of large corporations are just as welcomed! The only rule: you must be a WOMAN!!!

Come join us and meet new friends! We have two meetings monthly, a luncheon in Cape Coral and an evening gathering in Ft. Myers! Take a look at the type of feedback we get from our attendees...

"Great meeting tonight as always. Powerful YOU allows me to take a breathe and inspires me to LEAP! Empowering! :) I appreciate all of your effort and I am so thankful for our group and the friendships that we are forming!" Katy Badgley of Special Deliveriez INC

"I joined this network of powerful women -- Powerful You! -- to enrich my life and continue to grow on a personal and spiritual level." Best to you all, Joan

"I enjoyed the meeting so much on Tuesday evening at the Ft. Myers Chapter. I'll be honest—I was expecting a networking group with the "infamous business card drop" that really is uncomfortable and unproductive. Thanks for bringing something different to this area and for creating a very comfortable environment for women to share business ideas and really get to know each other. It was very nice to meet all of you and learn more about your gifts and talents! I look forward to coming to the July 28 meeting." Lori

Powerful You! is about making connections, creating powerful relationships and "Networking With a Heart"! If you plan on living your best life, join us and become part of our Powerful You! Family. Come have some fun, make new friends and create new opportunities at our events. Being part of our family assists you in becoming empowered with positive energy, inspiration, motivation and enlightenment!

We look forward to meeting you are our next meeting!

Eluise Gambino & Rosalynn Berardesca
(239) 541-8878 or (347) 996-6392
Facilitators for Cape Coral and Ft. Myers Chapters of Powerful You! Women's Network

To RSVP and for more info visit: http://www.facebook.com/l/4ddda;www.powerfulyou.com

Soma Life Free Product Party

Sunday September 13 2009

Come and find out how SomaLife's gHP Sport or gHP Youth can enhace your life and get your body working like it did when you were in your 20's. The BEST part is we want you to attend our party but leave your check book at home because we don't want you to buy anything, we want you to walk home wih SomaLife for FREE! Idid say FREE at our party we let you try our product FREE -- FREE for 30 Days!

This meeting is at the American Inn on Tree Line and Daniels it will be at 3 PM on Sun the 13th in the upstairs Meeting Room

American Inn Fort Myers 13600 Treeline Avenue South,Fort Myers, FL 33913

Phone: 239-281-2265

Email somalife@ymail.com

www.ghpperformance.com

www.myghpyouth.com

by Kevin and Farah McCauley

Social Media Club

Our Next Event

How Small Businesses are Using Content Marketing and Social Media to Attract Customers

Date: September 22, 2009 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport at Town Center on Alico Road

Our next event will be held on September 22nd at 7 PM. This meeting will be held at the new Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport at Town Center on Alico Road. Our keynote speaker for the evening will be Newt Barrett. Mr. Barrett is the founder of Content Marketing Strategies and its parent corporation, Voyager Media, Inc. In addition to his sales and marketing skills, Newt is the co-author of the content marketing bible, Get Content. Get Get Customers, published globally by McGraw-Hill.

Mr. Barrett will discuss how small businesses are using content marketing and social media strategies to attract clients and customers. Our keynote presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with panelists from local small and midsized businesses who will talk about how they are employing content marketing and social networking tools to promote their firms.

You can register for this event on our club's website at http://www.smcswfl.org/event-registration/.

The Social Media Club of Southwest Florida would like to thank Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. and The News Press for underwriting this event. You can find more information on Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. at http://www.henlaw.com/. You can read The News Press online at http://www.news-press.com/.

Below are some other local opportunities to participate in social media related events and conversations.

Other Announcements

Support a Great Cause at This Year's Twestival!

Southwest Florida Twestival 2009

Date: September 10^th through the 13^th 2009

Location: Various locations throughout the region

A Twestival or Twitter-Festival is a global series of events organized by volunteers around the world for a great cause. Twestival is run 100% by volunteers and independent from any particular not-for-profit. Twestival was born out of the idea that if cities were able to collaborate on an international scale, but work from a local level, it could have a spectacular impact.

Twestival Local again gives every city in the world the chance to hold their own Twestival, this year's events will run locally between the 10 and 13th September 2009. The Southwest Florida event will raise funds for Lee County based PACE Center for Girls.

The Southwest Florida Twestival is excited to welcome as their special guest, Chris Brogan. Chris is a nationally recognized social media marketing consultant and author of the new book Trust Agents.

Visit - http://southwestflorida.twestival.com/ for details or email Michele Lorito-Chase at wlmailhtml:%7BD622BD6A-EB8A-4AB4-B137-46F186A64A03%7Dmid://00000034/!x-usc:mailto:michele@ghostexecutive.com.

Additional volunteers and sponsors for this great event are needed!

Other Opportunities to Learn and Connect

Fort Myers Intro to Twitter/Social Networking

This group is for social media novices who are looking to expand their understanding of use of these tools.

Learn more at: http://www.meetup.com/twitterswfl/

Bonita Springs - Estero Blogging & Social Media Group

South Lee blogging group that meets monthly to share best practices and ideas about blogging and social media

Learn more at: http://www.meetup.com/Bonita-Springs-Estero-Blogging-Social-Media-Group

Coffee and Social Media

Monthly open ended discussion about social media and social networking tools held in Naples on the second Tuesday of the month from 8 AM to 9 AM.

To learn more: Email Cyndee Woolley for details at http://www.blogger.com/

TweetTownHall

Another interesting use of Social Media to connect people in the region. Representative Matt Hudson from Naples, FL will be conducting a town meeting at the Naples Daily News and live streaming the event with questions taken via Twitter. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:00 PM.

To learn more: visit http://www.blogger.com/ or http://www.blogger.com/.

See You On September 22nd!

Thank you very much. We'll look forward to seeing you at our next event on September 22^nd to learn about content marketing!

If you have social media related events that you'd like us to include on future updates to this group, please let us know. We're happy to try to include anything that has a social media tie-in. Opportunities to connect with the club are shown below.

Connect With Us!

To learn more, you can connect with the club at the following links:

Home page - www.smcswfl.org

Email – wlmailhtml:%7BD622BD6A-EB8A-4AB4-B137-46F186A64A03%7Dmid://00000034/!x-usc:mailto:contact@smcswfl.org

Follow us on Twitter - @smcswfl

Facebook Group – www.smcswfl.org/facebook

LinkedIn - www.smcswfl.org/linkedin

Dean Piccirilo

LEHIGH ACRES CHAMBER BUSINESS & TRADE EXPO

The Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce will open the doors to its Trade and Business Expo at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 19. The Expo will be held at the Microtel Inns and Suites in Lehigh. It is open to the public at no charge and will showcase the goods and services of over 40 local businesses and organizations. This trade show gives residents the opportunity to learn about the various businesses available to serve their needs as well as register for the many door prizes and giveaways that the exhibitors will offer. Microtel Inns and Suites is located at 1320 Business Way .

Candy Gareiss