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!
The Annual North Fort Myers Honorary Mayor campaign has begun!
Each Year the North Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce hosts an event that is talked about all year. The 2012 North Fort Myers Honorary Mayor Event will be no exception. Candidates in this unofficial, non-political, honorary and good-natured campaign gain votes by raising funds to support NFM Chamber community programs and services.
You can vote now for your favorite candidate from the list below. Remember - donations = votes, so the more donations your candidate receives the better their chances of winning. This is one time when it's OK to vote early and often!
Our sincere thanks to the businesses for supporting the NFM Chamber Honorary Mayors Program by allowing the time and commitment necessary for our Candidates to participate in the 2012 "Election"!
We appreciate the efforts and contributions of our 2011 Honorary Mayor, Michelle Brisendine.
Michelle’s dedication and commitment to the Chamber and the community has been exemplary.
She has given freely of her time, talent and treasure.
Thanks Michelle!
A Word About
Honorary Mayor 2011
Michelle Brisendine
Here are your 2012 Honorary Mayor Candidates...
Start voting today!!! Donate $5, $10, $50, $100 or literally any amount you want! Click the Donate button by your favorite.
Al Giacalone, Sun Country Realty and Homes
Al Giacalone and his wife Deb moved to North Fort Myers with their 4 children in 1999, and are now enjoying watching their 3 grandchildren grow. Al and his wife have owned several small businesses and are currently Realtors® with Sun Country Realty of FL.
Al knows it is important to be involved in, and give back to the community. He does this thru his volunteer work at the NFM Chamber, which includes being on the Chamber’s Public Affairs Committee and thru volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. Al sees this campaign as an opportunity to give back to the community by raising funds for Chamber Services and the Chamber Foundation.
Carolyn Graves, General Manager of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Carolyn has a Business networking group called Breakfast Networkers. She is a member of Women’s Life and the Palms of Edisonia American Business Women’s Association since 1989. Held positions of President, Vice President and Treasurer of ABWA and recipient of Women of the year and Business associate of the year. Currently she is on the Board of Directors of NFM Chamber of Commerce.
Michael Graves, General Manager of NFM ICAN Junction Repurpose Store
A native of Lubbock/Odessa, Texas and a resident of Florida for 6 years, Michael’s background is in operations and management. He previously was an owner operator for ten years as a long distance 18-wheel truck driver and eight years in the Navy. Michael is an outgoing and passionate individual in regards to volunteering and working with the community.
Since his residence in Lee County, he has been actively involved with United Way of Lee County as an allocations team member, ICAN, CARES Project, Chamber of Commerce Cape Coral and North Fort Myers, of which he is currently an ambassador and Board of Director.
The Honorary Mayor is an unofficial representative of the North Fort Myers Community of Lee County.
When acting in this capacity, he/she is expected to act in a manner that would reflect a positive community image and promote pride in North Fort Myers.
The Honorary Mayor will be expected to promote good relationships in Lee County to foster prosperity and good will for NFM business owners and support for our residents.
Past recipients have collaborated with the NFM Chamber providing Back to School Back Packs and supplies to students, College scholarships, North Fort Myers High school educational program and resources at our Chamber Welcome Center for visitors and local residents.
The winner will be announced and presented with the “Key” to North Fort Myers at the NFM Chamber’s Honorary Mayor’s Dinner, Saturday January 28, 2012.
The event will be held at The Shell Factory & Nature Park, Dolphin Room at Captain Fish Bones, North Fort Myers. Time 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Dinner tickets are $30 and include live and silent auctions, music and great entertainment!
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