Lee County:Your Company's Business Culture at the Crowne Plaza!

A company culture that facilitates employee happiness means lower turnover and better company performance. If you don't choose a culture, one will develop on its own without the traits that you desire and this can prevent you from attracting more clients. Come learn with us from top companies how to attract both!

Sponsored by Brian G. Chapman Jr. at Chapman Insurance Group and Tom Holmlund at Acarte' Technology and the Crown Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower!

Meet our Emcee:

Emcee: Steve McQuilkin is the Storytelling Coach at The News-Press. In his position he helps all of the reporters, plus his own team, find, report and write stories with impact and relevance in Southwest Florida. He has twice served as the business editor and has also led the education team. He has also been an executive metro editor, data editor and real estate editor.

Meet our Panelists:

Jeff Mulder, Executive Director of Lee County Port Authority / Southwest Florida International Airport & Page Field. Jeff Mulder joined the Lee County Port Authority in January 2017 as executive director. In this role, he directs the administration, operations, and development of Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field. He came to LCPA with a 28-year career in airport management and is accredited by the American Association of Airport Executives. Jeff has a Master of Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch College and a Bachelor of Science in aviation technology and operations from Western Michigan University. He also holds a commercial pilot license and is a certified flight instructor.

Mike Kiser, Vice President ASMB Recruiting, Gartner. Mike has been with Gartner since December 2010. As the Vice President of ASMB Recruiting, he leads lead an incredible team of professionals who hold themselves to the highest standards of quality as they assess and recruit great sales talent. the greatest passion in life is creating things: high performing teams, promotable professionals, consumer products, pop music, startup companies, iTunes-available albums, branded salsa, mobile apps and more.

Florice Hodges, Director of Public Relations for Best Home Services- the leading residential service provider of air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and drains to Southwest Florida homeowners since 1980. A family owned and operated the company, headquartered in Naples, Florida; with operating offices located in Naples, Ft. Myers, and Sarasota is centered around their core values and beliefs. The team at Best has been providing 5-Star service to Southwest Florida homeowners for over 37 years. Six-time recipients of the Carrier Presidential Award, Rated A+ by the BBB, and hundreds of positive reviews on the web; there’s a reason why they call themselves “the best”. If you are in need of a licensed, trained, and certified expert-call Best Man today or visit www.getbest.com.

Members have the opportunity to win some wonderful prizes at this meeting like a night stay at the Crown Plaza and so much more!

More about our sponsors

Tom Holmlund is the president of Acarte Technology (pronounced Uh-car-tey) is a managed IT service provider specializing in technology consulting services including network administration, virtualization, cloud services, CAD management, hardware and software sales, repairs, implementation, and support. Tom (owner) has over 20 years of IT experience. We are a full-service Technology solution provider and consulting firm.

Chapman Insurance Group was started by Brian Chapman, Jr. who is a lifelong resident of Southwest Florida and one of three siblings in his family to graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). In 2009 Brian Founded State Insurance Agency, a Southwest Florida Insurance agency serving primarily from Marco to Sarasota with three locations. Brian has been pivotal in helping establish several Southwest Florida independent insurance agencies. Brian is currently Chairmen of the Board of Trustees at Florida SouthWestern State College and lives in Whiskey Creek in Fort Myers. He and his wife (Julie) are parents to their five beautiful children Cade(7), Ellie(5), Ty(4), Adlie(3), and Oaklie(1).

Adjacent to the Bell Tower Shops, the Crowne Plaza� Fort Myers, FL hotel is a full-service hotel with upscale amenities and friendly, professional service, our hotel provides you with a memorable stay. Our hotel is ideal for corporate travelers. We offer free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel and a Business Center to help you stay productive. With 7,500 square feet of meeting space and a wide range of A/V equipment, our hotel has everything you need for a worry-free event. Other hotels in Fort Myers, FL can’t compete with our amenities, including a 2-hour RFP Response Guarantee, a dedicated Crowne Meetings Director and Daily Meeting Debrief.

Our Naples meeting is this Monday, June 9th at the Hilton Naples from 11:30 to 1:00. Our topic is on recruiting and Hirling for today's Diverse Workforcce. Here is the link for more information and to RSVP to attend https://tinyurl.com/yclnhps5 or you can go to www.aboveboardchamber.com

Special thanks to our 2018 yearly sponsors

CONRIC PR and Marketing

Spada Salon & Day Spa

Your Walking Billboard

Charlie McDonald Photography

Lady in Pink Photography

Signarama North Ft, Myers