Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce installs 2021-2022 board of directors

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce last week announced the installation of its 2021-2022 board of directors and officers for the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

The chamber board of directors will be led by board chair Angela Schivinski, publisher for Fort Myers Florida Weekly, joined by first vice chair Michele Hoover, managing partner of Solomon & Hoover CPAs, PLLC; second vice chair Jay Johnson, owner of Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon; treasurer Samantha Scott, owner of Pushing the Envelope; and immediate past chairman Jim Larkin, general manager of Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower.

Working to support the chamber’s efforts to enhance education and professional development at a variety of levels within Southwest Florida, the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Board of Directors will be led by chair Joe Mitchell, president of Pool Pros Inc., joined by vice chair Bryan Blackwell, managing partner of Southern Oak Wealth Management; and secretary Suzanne Boy, founding partner and board certified attorney in labor and employment law for Boy Agnew Potanovic, PLLC.

The 2021-2022 board of directors were appointed during the chamber’s monthly luncheon on June 11. Outgoing board chairs, board members and volunteer committee chairpersons were recognized during the ceremony for their year of service.

To learn more about the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Foundation, call 239-332-2930 or visit www.fortmyers.org. The chamber office is located at 2310 Edwards Drive in downtown Fort Myers.

Mosteller appointed to PrimeGlobal North American Regional Council

Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A. has announced that Karen Mosteller, CPA, CHBC, partner at MNMW, has been appointed to the PrimeGlobal North American Regional Council. The Regional Council’s focus is on helping create and increase member value and represent the needs, suggestions, and perspectives of all members.

This particular Advisory Council represents the challenges and opportunities of over 250 independent accounting firm offices in the North American region. Regional Councils contribute to the formation and development of strategy and plans and increase engagement by ensuring the process reflects member firm challenges and opportunities.

Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A. is a public accounting and consulting firm with offices in both Fort Myers and Naples. Along with traditional tax and accounting services, the firm offers a wide range of other services, including general business consulting in construction, human resources, and medical practices, plus not-for-profit accounting, elder services, family mediation, forensic accounting, litigation support, marketing and public relations, and technology. For more information, call (239) 433-5554 or visit www.Markham-Norton.com.

Southwest Florida International Airport to offer seasonal service to Los Angeles and San Francisco

The Lee County Port Authority recently announced that United Airlines will inaugurate new nonstop flights between Fort Myers and Los Angeles and San Francisco on Dec. 16, 2021. This is the first time in airport history that Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) will have nonstop service to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and a new nonstop option to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

The daily flights for both markets will be operated seasonally from Dec. 16, 2021 to May 5, 2022 on 737-800s.

For more information or to book a flight, please visit https://www.united.com.

For more information about Southwest Florida International Airport, please visit www.flylcpa.com.

DiIorio named to University of South Florida Muma College of Business Customer Experience Certificate Program steering committee

Kristin DiIorio, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s vice president and Downtown Branch office manager, was recently appointed to the University of South Florida Muma College of Business Customer Experience Certificate Program steering committee.

The steering committee provides oversight for the interactive, eight-week online program that teaches participants how to apply principles that drive customer experience using techniques developed by top companies. The program also teaches how to integrate strategies and methodologies to measure, evaluate and improve the customer experience in participants’ own organization.

DiIorio joined Sanibel Captiva Community Bank in 2016 to lead the bank’s downtown Fort Myers branch. She manages daily operations and customer relationships, including business and consumer banking. With more than 15 years of banking experience, she has helped the Downtown Branch grow and cultivate a healthy customer roster within a range of industries, including legal, hospitality, finance and construction.

Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has two locations on Sanibel Island and six more locations throughout Lee County. The bank employs more than 100 employees, and more than 40% are current shareholders. The bank’s team members provide customized individual and business banking services and specialize in residential and commercial lending. The bank offers free personal and business checking, deposit accounts with competitive interest rates, instant issue debit cards and a full array of digital banking products and services. To learn more, visit www.SanCapBank.com.

Spirit Airlines to provide nonstop service from Fort Myers to Manchester-Boston staring Nov. 17

The Lee County Port Authority this week announced that Spirit Airlines has announced it will inaugurate nonstop service between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) in New Hampshire on Nov. 17, 2021.

Spirit Airlines will operate the RSW-MHT flight four times weekly. For more information or to book a flight, please visit https://www.spirit.com/.

For more information about Southwest Florida International Airport, please visit www.flylcpa.com.

Hampton Manor to host Classic Cruise-In July 1

The public is invited to a Classic Cruise-In to be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m,Thursday, July 1, at Hampton Manor of Cape Coral.

The Cruise-In will feature classic cars from the “Hot Chili Rods,” entertainment by DJ Alex and tour opportunities of the facility which opened in August 2020.

“It will be a great afternoon of entertainment for local families, and we welcome the public to take a tour of our beautiful 77,000-square-foot facility while enjoying all that the Hot Chili Rods and DJ Alex has to offer,” said Amy Hanna-Eckenrode, Community Development manager.

Hampton Manor’s newest premiere assisted living and memory care facility features resort-style living featuring three courtyards, a swimming pool, putting green and rock-formation waterfall, billiards/game room, library, movie theater, hair salon and spa.

For information visit capecoralassistedliving.com.

Hampton Manor of Cape Coral is at 1906 Skyline Blvd.