Lee County:How to Get Employees                      to think like Owners! 

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When organizations are filled with leaders and team members who think and act like owners, work is more meaningful, rewarding, and enjoyable. But that benefit is just the tip of the iceberg. Ownership is also a central component of an organization’s ability to execute on strategy. To be successful over the long term and outpace the competition, it takes an entire workforce who feels responsible, acts with empowerment, and is fully invested in the mission of the business. Join us at this informative meeting and learn from SWFL top business owners how they make their employees feel like owners.

 

Meet our emcee:

  Cindy McCurry-Ross, Regional Editor and Executive Editor USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA | The News-Press, Fort Myers, FL In 2018 she was named Florida editor for the USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes the Naples Daily News. She is in the 28th year of her career with the network. Eighteen of those years have been in various positions at The News-Press, where she started as a business reporter in 1988.She has served as editor of The (Salinas) Californian and the Gainesville (GA) she had been executive editor at The Daily Advertiser of Lafayette, LA, and regional editor for Gannett Louisiana and before that, she was an executive with Gannett Co. Inc.’s corporate news team. Cindy is a member of the Above Board Chamber of Florida.

Our Panelists:

  Samira Kanaan Beckwith, CEO, and President of Hope Healthcare Dr. Samira K. Beckwith has served as president and CEO of Hope Healthcare in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. With her leadership, Hope grew from a hospice caring for 100 patients a day, to a care continuum serving more than 4,000 individuals each day. Beckwith was appointed to The White House Conference on Aging, took part in a U.S. Senate Special Committee and received appointments by Governors Rick Scott and Jeb Bush. Samira is a member of the Above Board Chamber of Florida

  Mike Wukitsch, Chief Human Resources Officer for Lee Health, Mike’s responsibilities include supporting Lee Health’s mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives by creating the most effective culture and environment for staff to do their best work in support of our patients & their families. Mike is responsible for strategic planning, operations, policies, and procedures related to employment; human resources information systems; compensation and benefits; labor relations; talent and performance management; workforce planning; employee relations; human resources service center & staffing

  Brian G. Chapman Jr., CEO of Chapman Insurance Group. Brian Chapman, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Southwest Florida. Brian founded Chapman Insurance Group, a Southwest Florida Independent Insurance agency that provides insurance products for both commercial and residential insurance in Florida. Brian was appointed by Governor Rick Scott in 2011 to the Board of Trustees at Florida Southwestern State College and served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees until 2018. Brian is active in his church, local little league, and loves the “salt life” that Southwest Florida offers. Brian is a member of the Above Board Chamber of Florida.

 

 

Featured Non-Profit 

   Marie Springsteen, President of 4 Word Foundation has over 40 years as a certified Human Resources professional and is the Corporate Secretary/Human Resources Manager at Klocke of America, Inc.  Personal experience with a Breast Cancer diagnosis provided the catalyst in forming 4 Words Foundation Inc.  Marie volunteers her time as the President of the Foundation and believes in giving back to the community.  Marie spends her spare time volunteering for several other local non-profits. Marie is a member of the Above Board Chamber of Florida.

More on our sponsors for our Lee County meeting

Brian G. Chapman Jr., CEO of Chapman Insurance Group. State Insurance is a second generation insurance agency here to serve the growing insurance needs of Southwest Florida. We are a full-service independent agency committed to providing our clients with unmatched service and professionalism. We do not work for an insurance company, we work for you. We represent a carefully selected group of financially sound, reputable insurance companies. Utilizing the latest technology, we can instantly compare the rates of competing companies to find the best combination of coverage and price for your needs. You can learn more  and reach Brian at  239-205-2012 or at https://www.cigflorida.com/  Brian is a member of the Above  Board Chamber of  Florida.

 

Christina Harris Schwinn, is a partner with the Pavese Law Firm. Her primary practice areas are employment law, business transactions, community association law and real estate law. Ms. Schwinn is an accomplished public speaker who speaks frequently to groups on a number of legal topics including employment and community association law, and regularly writes articles that have been published both locally and nationally.  Schwinn has served as a volunteer attorney for Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. in Sarasota has performed pro bono work for the Lee County Alliance for the Arts, and Dress for Success of SWFL.  Christina is a member of the Above Board Chamber of Florida.

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Today in Naples!

Our Naples meeting on  "How to Get employees to think like owners"   is on this upcoming Monday, April 8th at the Hilton Naples. Here is the link to RSVP and to get more information  https://tinyurl.com/y2luqwek

 

 

Check out everyone's favorite afterhours that is also coming up this month! This event fills up fast so you must RSVP to attend!

 

 

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