The North Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. is the charitable arm of the Chamber. The Foundation’s aim is to lend support to people in our community. Through special events, we have raised funds to support the services and programs offered to our community. In addition, we provide scholarships to deserving students who reside in North Fort Myers to assist with college expenses.
All fund raising contributions are tax deductible. We encourage our Members and Community partners to consider our Foundations effort to help others when we have annual special events such as Celebrity Waiters, The Honorary Mayor’s Campaign, Share a Holiday Meal, and the Golf Tournament. We look forward to exploring additional events in the future to bring community together.
Here is an overview of some of our popular fundraising events...
The Annual Celebrity Waiters Fundraising Luncheon is generally held in September. The luncheon is the North Fort Myers Chambers' most anticipated community event as well as its largest fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the NFMCC education scholarships program and Chamber efforts within the community.
Luncheon attendees get to meet local and regional celebrities up close and in a lighthearted, personal setting as the celebrities become their unskilled but always accommodating waiters for the luncheon. The assortment of celebrity waiters is always popular and unpredictably entertaining.
The event also features both a live and silent auction, with valuable and exciting items donated by area businesses. Visit the Celebrity Waiters Event page for more info!
The Annual North Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Honorary Mayor Campaign begins in the fall and concludes in January. Please join us in the excitement to select our very own Honorary Mayor.
Candidates who meet the following requirements may run for the position:
Have a desire to be designated as Honorary Mayor of North Fort Myers
Be able to secure the most electoral votes ( donations = equal votes)
Be a resident or business owner of North Fort Myers and/or
be a member of the North Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce
Be over 18 years of age or provide written parental consent to participate
This highly publicized event includes voting ballots placed in newsprint ads, winner announcements with picture, biography via newsprint and radio ads. All candidates with a minimum of 25 votes will receive a complimentary ticket to the Honorary Mayors Dinner and be recognized at the event.
The new "Mayor" is announced at the Chamber’s Honorary Mayor's Dinner following the campaign with the presentation of the key to North Fort Myers. The Dinner is great fun, with prizes, auctions and entertainment. The winner will also receive a recognition plaque, a special gift basket, gift certificates, and other exciting items. The Honorary Mayor designation is for the period of one year.
This is a great event for the community and you will want to participate in this highly publicized event. Build additional business relationships by being involved in the Honorary Mayors Committee, which organizes the event.
North Fort Myers Golf Nite Event
If you like to Golf, there is no better way to build and nurture business relationships than participating in this fun annual event.
North Fort Myers Chamber Excellence In Education Awards
If you have a passion for helping students and you are looking for business to business opportunities in the field of education you might consider getting involved in this annual event. It is rewarding, tax deductible and supports community and children.
Committee participation and event sponsorship opportunities are available for all of these events. Please call Christopher Jackson, Executive Director, at exec@nfmchamber.org or 239-997-9111
Holiday Dinners for Deserving Families
Our Holiday tradition continues each year as we partner with Faith Assembly of God Church through their SHARE program. ($27.00 provides a nourishing Holiday meal for a family).
In this country of splendor, and paradise and plenty there is not any reason why every family can’t have enough to eat, and every family deserves to have a warm and comforting meal at the Holidays. But that won’t happen for many families. The need is greater than ever before, and many families will struggle for the most basic of sustenance.
The NFM Chamber and many of its members are privileged each year to share the love of the Season with those in the community most in need. We invite you to experience the unmatched warmth and joy you feel knowing you made a difference in the lives of an entire family.
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Welcome to North Fort Myers, the community known as the “Gateway to Lee County”
We invite you to explore the many benefits of living and working in North Fort Myers. You'll find lots of information and resources here at our website, and we maintain a full service Welcome Center all year long. Our Welcome Center staff, Board of Directors, volunteers and chamber ambassadors are available to answer any questions you might have.
We look forward to serving you and our great community!
Donating to the North Fort Myers Chamber Foundation…
The Foundation has many worthwhile projects. We want to do as much as possible for the community. Funding is always needed and donations of any size are greatly appreciated.
It’s easy to contribute any amount with just a couple of clicks, using the button below.
Thank you for your support of the NFM Chamber Foundation and the community.
