Lee County "What is in Your Marketing Toolbox"
Having the Best Marketing Strategy can make the difference between a moderate business and a high performing business. Learning from top marketing experts can save you money and put you on the track to reach your target audience and grow your business. Our April panel will share with you the secrets to success!
Thank you to our Sponsors
Paul Csotty at Midwest Food Bank and Lisa Mitchell Doyle at Your Walking Billboard
Meet our Panelists:
Connie Ramos Williams is the Chief Marketing Officer, Founder and President at CONRIC PR & Marketing. Under her leadership over the past 10-years, CONRIC PR & Marketing has been recognized as one of the leading public relations, marketing, advertising and publishing company in Southwest Florida. CONRIC has won numerous regional and state awards for its cutting edge and innovative website development, e-newsletters, event promotion, advertising campaigns, magazine layout and design, content writing and public relations campaigns. Prior to opening CONRIC PR & Marketing, Connie founded SWFL Parent & Child magazine and served as the former Niche Advertising Director at the News-Press. She is a public speaker, mentor and philanthropist who volunteers and serves on many community, business and nonprofit boards. She was awarded the prestigious Women in Business APEX Award, Rotarian 4-Way Test Award and received two proclamations from the City of Fort Myers for her service to children. She is a proud member of the Above Board Chamber and responsible for the promotions and public relations you see in the media and online for the Above Board Chamber.
Trish Leonard, Owner/President at TLC Marketing & Creative Services Trish Leonard, IOM, has been practicing in her field for over 30 years in SW Florida. Trish opened TLC Marketing & Creative Services in January 1, 2009. TLC is a boutique marketing, event planning and public relations firm, dedicated to helping businesses grow their market share through marketing strategies, public relations campaigns, community engagement and events that end with results. She is a recognized leader wining several awards and accolades over the years, most recently, 2016 Bonita Springs Citizen of the Year, 2015 Estero Chamber Small Business of the Year, Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Woman of the Year and a Paul Harris Fellow. TLC is located at 9148 Bonita Beach Rd, Suite 201, Bonita Springs. Office 239.405.8115. www.tlc-consulting.biz Trish@trishleonard.com
Ingrid Fuller, Director of Marketing at Fuller Online Solutions Ingrid Fuller is an energetic speaker, creative internet marketer, expert networker and philanthropist. She is the president of Fuller Online Solutions, a website design and internet marketing company helping small and medium size business succeed online. Fuller Online Solutions has been recognized as one of the top three Website Design companies in Southwest Florida by Gulfshore Business Magazine for 2013, 2014 and 2015. Ingrid is a certified trainer for Constant Contact and was honored with the Excellence Award. Additionally, she received the prestigious 40 Under 40 award from Gulfshore Business Magazine; Innovative Woman of the Year from Innovative Health Magazine and Volunteer Advocate of the Year from Make-A-Wish. Ingrid is an advisory board member for the Above Board Chamber and the proud designer of its website.
Emcee
Emcee: Michael Chatman, President of Cape Coral Community Foundation Michael is just about everywhere as a social media talent, publisher of digital content, corporate social responsibility consultant, public speaker and thought-leader on cultivating generosity. He is the Founder of the Financial Advisors Charitable Fund, President of the Global Center for Generosity at Cape Coral Community Foundation, and host "The Giving Show" on Unity Worldwide Radio Network.
More on our Sponsors
Lisa Mitchell Doyle: Owner of Your Walking Billboard:Relocated to Fort Myers from New York in 2001 with experience in Event Marketing setting up Roadshows for Venture Capitals & Fundraising Events for a Therapeutic Nursery. Positions held here in SWFL Spa Manager with the Spa @ Olde Marco Island Inn & Suites (HER LOVE), Global Health & Healing Events, Expo Marketing started up the Lifestyle Magazine, Mother Earth Radio Show Host for the Warm Mineral Springs & Advertising Sales for the News-Press. Stepped out on her own & created Your Walking Billboard, LLC December of 2012 which supports 3 print publications in our community that target their own unique audience: Happenings Magazine , Family News and Natural Awakenings & Just launched www.SocialCentsClub.com a digital marketplace as an Added Value to her Print Clients and NOW opened up to all Members of the Above Board Chamber if they choose.
Paul Csotty , Director of Community Relations for Midwest Food Bank Florida Division transitioning from Program Director of Teen Challenge of Southwest Florida where he served for nearly 7 years. Paul has served the community for SWFL in the capacity of addiction counseling, services and leadership training since 2008. Paul now oversees nearly 90 non-profits in 9 counties in the State of Florida which equates to nearly 80,000 families, women and children. Paul is an active member of Lee County Homeless Coalition and serves as Vice Chair. He is on the Board of Directors for Unite for Kidz, Inc. aimed at giving our Dumbar community children hope. He is active in his community in making sure that all are fed through the mission of Midwest Food Bank.
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Congratulations to all!
The 2017 Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida Award will be presented at the annual awards dinner on Wednesday, May 10, from 6-9 p.m.at the SW Florida Performing Arts Center in Bonita Springs.
The final 2017 nominees include: Tanya Veit, AAE Glass LLC; Jeanne Sweeney, Above Board Chamber of Florida; Jeff Poirier , AXI International; Louis Bruno, Bruno Air Conditioning; Jenn Zella, CID Design Group; Shane Bailey, Cloud 9 Thermal Imaging and Home Watch; John and Sue Benkert, CPR Tools Inc.; Dan Puleio, Cape Cleaners;Jamilla D. Brooks , Desire To Inspire; Lisa Cochrane, Dorado Property Management; Caryn Smith, CEO, Driven By Design LLC; Dr. Anais Aurora Badia, Florida Skin Center, Inc.; Bradd Konert Jr., Gamma Tech Services, LLC; Michaela Reiterer Henning, Hlevel Architects; David Mulicka, HONC DESTRUCTION; Carleen McIlveen, Imagine By Carleen Inc.; Kirk McFee, Kirk's Coney Island; Bess Charles, LadyCakes Bakery; Lori S. Adams, Lori's Movin and Groovin for Lori Adams Enterprises, LLC;Lourdes McLeod, McLeod's Construction, Paint & Restoration LLC; Guido A Minaya, Minaya Learning Global Solutions LLC; Misty Kinzel, Misty's Sunshine Cleaning LLC; Keith Daubmann, MY Shower Door/D3 Glass; Lora Mccann, Peace of Mind Patient Advocacy, LLC; Andreas Dolleschal, Smargasy Inc.; Brian Rist, Storm Smart, Inc.; Gavin Cresswell, Str8 Up Aviation; Carline Proux, The CarlionCo; Samuel Lewis, Wear The Fund LLC; and Christopher Gregg Fous, WooBamboo!
The awards recognize three Southwest Florida business owner for their business success, innovative technology, and business advocacy. The event provides an opportunity for the local business community to celebrate their achievements. Hallmark sponsor for the sixth year is Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co. Other sponsors include Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, Gulfshore Business, SW Florida Business Today, The News-Press Media Group, Spiro and Associates, Spada, Tamiami Angel Funds, Grasmeier Business Services, and Platinum PEO Resources Inc.
Tickets for the Distinguished Entrepreneur Award and Dinner are $75 per person. Sponsorships are still available. Tickets can be purchased online at www.fsbdcswfl.org or by calling the FSBDC office at (239) 745-3700, email sbdc@fgcu.edu.
Our Naples meeting will have the same topic and will be held on Monday, April 10 at the Hilton Naples
Special thanks to our 2017 Annual Sponsors
CONRIC PR and Marketing
Fuller On-Line Solutions
E. Sue Huff and Associates
Pulse Technology Solutions, LLC
Spada Salon & Day Spa
Your Walking Billboard
Charlie Mc Donald Photography
Lady in Pink Photography
Signarama North Ft, Myers