Below you will find a comprehensive listing of the many events and programs held at the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce throughout the year. We encourage you to carefully review this list and to attend those events of interest to you so that the monetary investment you made in the Chamber is truly maximized!

Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon
The Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon takes place in September at the conclusion of our fiscal year. The outgoing Chairman of the Board gives a “State of the Chamber” address citing the year’s accomplishments, and the incoming Chairman of the Board states his/her vision for the upcoming year.

Holiday Boat Parade
The annual Holiday Boat Parade is a holiday tradition in Bonita Springs. Held in December on the Imperial River, participants decorate their boats and compete for prizes. Thousands participate, either by entering their boat in this festive competition, or by simply watching as a spectator from shore.

Business After Hours
Our most popular networking event takes place 10 times during the year on the second Thursday of the month, bringing together an average of 200 people at each event! This after hours social is a great way to make new business connections as well as re-connect with old acquaintances. Members interested in hosting this event should call early as we book out a year in advance due to demand!

Business Before Business
For those early risers who prefer networking in the morning, this popular networking event and mini-trade show is held ten times each year on the fourth Thursday of the month. A continental breakfast is always served and various raffles liven up the morning. Members interested in hosting this event should call early as we book out a year in advance due to demand!

Business 2 Business Expo
This popular, annual tradeshow is a great opportunity to showcase your business to other local businesses in the community. In 2007, the event hosted 90 exhibitors and more than 700 attendees.

Annual Chairman’s Gala
The Chairman’s Annual gala marks the beginning of the Bonita Chamber’s new fiscal year, and marks the "passing of the gavel" in our leadership. We thank the outgoing Chairman for all of his/her accomplishments, and welcome the incoming Chairman of the Board to his new position. This celebratory event is the Chamber’s black-tie bash of the year.

Chamber Open House
This annual celebration at the Chamber welcomes members, non-members and the community-at-large to the Visitors Center to educate open house visitors about the myriad ways in which we serve the community.

Monthly Networking Luncheons
Our popular luncheons provide members with both networking and educational opportunities for members during the lunch hour. Our power networking luncheons create a fast-paced, structured networking opportunity for members, while the general membership luncheons feature keynote speakers of interest to the business community.

Annual Golf Tournament
Fore! Whether you’re a member or a non-member, a Tiger Woods or a weekend warrior, you are invited to attend the Annual Golf Tournament. Enjoy a great day of golf at this sell-out event. Early registration and sponsorship is encouraged.

Annual Holiday Party
This annual holiday party celebrates the holiday season and acts as a fundraiser for the Chamber, while simultaneously collecting gifts for underprivileged children in Bonita Springs. Attendees can bid on a variety of festive trees and wreaths decorated by our members, the proceeds of which go toward our fundraising efforts.

Industry Roundtable
These quarterly “roundtables” feature speakers and topics of relevance to the small business community. They are designed to foster discussion among members on hot topics affecting local business and the community.

MarketPulse
This annual event, co-sponsored with the Bonita-Estero Association of Realtors, features a panel of speakers knowledgeable on real estate market trends.

Membership Appreciation Day
Imagine delivering our Who’s Who Business and Professional Directory in one day to our entire membership of over 1,300 businesses! We do this every year during our membership appreciation day event; lots of fun and networking is had by all.

NationJob
The Chamber, in partnership with NationJob, provides member investors the opportunity to advertise job opportunities online on our Web site, and our community the opportunity to view available positions on a regular basis.

New Member Welcome Reception
Our welcome reception, held quarterly, recognizes our new members and familiarizes them with the Chamber and its many programs. It is a networking opportunity in and of itself as new members are able to briefly mention their business and its focus.

New Teacher Reception
Help us welcome the new educators in our community at this annual reception. The teachers receive a welcome packet with discounts to local member establishments to help acclimate them to the area.

President’s Club Auction
This annual, cocktail event brings together both members and the community to bid on a host of fine items including artwork, dining, jewelry, golf and more. Proceeds from the President’s Club Auction help fund scholarships for local students.

Small Business Week
Get ready for a week full of events and workshops that celebrate small business! The week concludes with the Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon, when a member business is honored.

Lee County Days in Tallahassee
Join us for our annual trip up to Tallahassee when businesspeople from across the country go north to discuss important issues with our elected, state officials.

TechXPO
This annual tradeshow showcases the range of technology-related member businesses in our community.

Volunteer Reception
Help us to recognize our volunteers, who give countless hours to the community through their work welcoming more than 35,000 people to our Visitors Center. This annual reception is held in their honor.

Workshop Series
This three-part workshop series is devoted to topics relevant to our member businesses.