Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral Events Newswire

Florida Child in Need of Extremely Rare Blood- OneBlood Leading Worldwide Search to Locate Donors 12/3/2018 8:00 AM - 12/3/2119

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:19:23 GMT

(Orlando, Florida December 3, 2018) OneBlood, the local not-for-profit blood center serving Florida and other parts of the southeast, is leading a worldwide search to find some of the rarest blood in the world. It’s needed to help save two-year-old Zainab, a South Florida girl who is battling neuroblastoma, a very aggressive form of cancer. Zainab’s blood is extremely rare because she is missing a common antigen that most people carry on their red blood cells. The antigen is called “Indian B” (Inb). For a person to be a possible match for Zainab, they must also be missing the Indian B antigen, or the little girl's body will reject the blood. Locating people who are missing the Indian B antigen comes down to genetics. • Statistically, the only people who are likely to be a match for Zainab are people of Pakistani, Indian or Iranian descent. Of these populations, less than 4% of the people are actually missing the Indian B antigen. To be a match for Zainab a donor must meet the following criteria: • Must be exclusively Pakistani, Indian or Iranian descent – meaning the donor’s birth parents are both 100% Pakistani, Indian or Iranian • Must be blood type “O” or “A” • All donations for Zainab must be coordinated with OneBlood in advance to ensure the additional compatibility testing is performed. Visit https://www.oneblood.org/zainab/ for donation information. OneBlood is working closely with other blood centers and the American Rare Donor Program (ARDP), an organization that searches the world for rare blood donors. So far, three matching donors have been located, including a donor that ARDP located in the United Kingdom, near London. It’s the first time OneBlood has ever received an international donor for a local patient. The other two matching donors are from the United States. While it’s promising the three donors have been located, additional donors are needed. Zainab will need blood transfusions for the foreseeable future. To support her long-term blood needs, the search is on to find at least seven to ten compatible donors. OneBlood is sharing Zainab’s story in the hopes more people who meet the specific donor criteria will come forward to donate for the little girl. OneBlood is conducting all compatibility testing of potential donors. So far, more than 1,000 local donations, as well as donations from other parts of the country have been tested and no additional matches have been identified. Media Tool Kit Available • To view OneBlood’s online show about the search for Zainab’s donors, and for details on how to donate and/or host a blood drive for Zainab, please visit https://www.oneblood.org/zainab/. • A media tool kit with video and interviews is available by visiting https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4yrbbtu13mdglv6/AADToakWh9ixj9e4rBKiXYjca?dl=0. ## OneBlood is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community asset responsible for providing safe, available and affordable blood to more than 200 hospital partners and their patients throughout most of Florida, parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. Generally healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. To learn more about OneBlood visit www.oneblood.org.

2026 Priority Business Solutions Freedom 5K & Scooter's Lawn Care Kid's Fun Run 7/4/2026 7:00 AM - 7/4/2026

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:09 GMT

Join us for the Priority Business Solutions Freedom 5K & Kid's Fun Run on July 4th at the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral!
Place: Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral - 2051 Cape Coral Parkway E, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Race Day Times: Race Start: 7:00 AM
Event Day Packet Pick-up & Registration: 6:00 AM

*IMPORTANT - THE CAPE CORAL BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED ON THE 4TH OF JULY. IF YOU ARE COMING FROM FORT MYERS TO THE FREEDOM 5K, YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THE MID-POINT BRIDGE.

Join us July 4th at the Cape Coral Bridge! The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral proudly presents The Priority Business Solutions Freedom 5K & Kid's Fun Run. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Brotherhood of Heroes Resource Center and Museum and the Special Operations Communicators Association.

Packet Pick-Up

Packet Pick Up #1
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Priority Business Solutions
4814 Vincennes Street (Directions)
Cape Coral, FL 33904
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Packet Pick Up #2
Friday, June 26, 2026
Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral
2051 Cape Coral Parkway E (Directions)
Cape Coral, FL 33904
8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Packet Pick Up #3
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral
2051 Cape Coral Parkway E (Directions)
Cape Coral, FL 33904
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Week Packet Pick Up
June 29 - July 3
Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral
2051 Cape Coral Parkway E (Directions)
Cape Coral, FL 33904
8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Race Packet - Goodie Bag Sponsored By Kiwanis Club of Cape Coral: Freedom 5k T-shirt (guaranteed for the first 600 registered participants only), discount coupons, raffle prizes and more!

Special Veterans Ceremony - Each year, we honor our Veterans with a very special Challenge Coin Ceremony presented by Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery.
Please join us immediately following the race in the awards tent.

Kid's Fun Run - Kids Fun Run: For kids under 12. Ribbons and T shirts will be given to all participants. Fun Runs begin after 5K is completed.

Awards - Overall Awards: Male & Female Overall, Male & Female Masters 40 and over, Male & Female Grandmasters 50 and over,
Male & Female Sr. Grandmasters 60 & Over, Male & Female Sr. Grandmasters 70 & Over, Male & Female Sr. Grandmasters 80 & over.
Age Group Awards: 1st – 3rd M&F in the following age categories: 0-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75 and over.

Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 7/4/2026 8:00 AM - 7/4/2026 1:00 PM

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:19:41 GMT

The Cape Coral Farmers Market has been a favorite Saturday morning destination for 37 years. Over the years, we have grown to over 125 plus vendors. We are confident that we have all the delicious foods and local crafts that you love to shop for.

Fresh, local & healthy fruits and veggies, including Certified Organic produce, are the core of the market along with homemade and handmade foods and crafts. Fresh baked breads & pastries, homemade pickles, jams & jellies, Gulf fresh seafood, homemade pet treats, handcrafted soaps, essential oils, local honey, made-on-site guacamole & native plants & trees are just some of the fantastic products available.

Since shopping and eating seem to go so well together, the market has endless options. A food truck court and tent vendors offer Crepes, Empanadas, Mexican food, German street food, Pierogis, Pizza, Paninis, Italian food and healthy options like, health smoothies, Acai bowls and salads.

Each season we do our best to give back to the community by offering spaces for non-profits, schools and community groups. Another way we give back is by offering the ability for our EBT/SNAP customers to shop for healthy and affordable food options. We are proud to say that 13 years ago, we were the first market in Lee County to offer ease of shopping for our neighbors.

We are also proud that we were the first market in Lee County to offer Fresh Access Bucks to our EBT/SNAP customers. This program gives $40.00 extra to purchase Florida grown fruits & veggies at the market. A healthy community is a great outcome.

The market also entertains with great musicians performing all year.

We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!

For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers' Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com

General Membership Luncheon Meeting 7/8/2026 11:30 AM - 7/8/2026 1:00 PM

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:54:16 GMT

Luncheon topic will be available soon.

Join your fellow Chamber members the second Wednesday of each month from 11:30am - 1:00pm at the monthly General Membership Luncheon Meeting. Enjoy the opportunity to network with 80+ members.

Please make your reservation ahead of time by clicking on the "Register for Event" button to receive the early bird pricing.

$25 - Chamber Members with reservations made by 12:00pm the day prior to
$30 - Chamber Members with reservations made after 12:00pm the day prior
$35 - Non-Chamber Members

*All cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the event for a refund or credit towards the next meeting.

Education Committee Meeting 7/9/2026 7:30 AM - 7/9/2026 8:30 AM

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:15:57 GMT

The goal of the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral Education Committee is to assist our local students, teachers and schools as they prepare for the future. This is done in a number of ways that include but are not limited to; raising funds, providing needed supplies, recognizing achievements and connecting local businesses with local schools. The goal is to help provide a well-rounded, prepared work force for our local businesses in the near future.

The Education Committee consists of local business leaders committed to achieving the committee goals. Annual events include a fund-raiser for scholarship monies and the prestigious Excellence in Education Awards Banquet. This annual event honors one educator and one student from each of our local schools with a special evening where they are presented a plaque and gifts provided by local businesses. Family members are invited to accompany the recipients as local business leaders, school district officials and our government officials honor then for their achievements.

The Education Committee meetings are held on a monthly basis, the second Thursday of every month at 7:30am. This group is always in need of enthusiastic chamber members to serve on this committee.

For more information about the Education Committee, please contact the Donna Germain at (239) 549-6900 x107 or donna@capecoralchamber.com

Cape Coral Executive Performance Reset Partners & Florida Counseling Professionals Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies 7/10/2026 8:30 AM - 7/10/2026 9:00 AM

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:49:18 GMT

"Champion For Business & Advocate For Community"

Join us at this Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome our new members to the Chamber. This is a great opportunity to come and network, take a tour, and get more information about our local businesses. A reservation is not required and all members are welcome to attend.

Benefit from having your business exposed to the community with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Your picture will appear in The Breeze Newspaper, The Cape Coral SUN Newspaper, Chamber Trends e-Magazine and the Chamber Newsletter. A Facebook event is created for you and a Facebook Reel is done for you as well (never deleted & shareable on our Facebook page - also on LinkedIn, Instagram and Tik Tok)!

For information about scheduling a Ribbon Cutting for your business or about this Ribbon Cutting event, please contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@capecoralchamber.com.

Building on the right – 2nd floor – FREE parking at Rumrunners or parking garage.

Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 7/11/2026 8:00 AM - 7/11/2026 1:00 PM

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:19:54 GMT

The market also entertains with great musicians performing all year.

We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!

For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers' Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com

Business After Hours hosted by the Seminole Casino Hotel 7/17/2026 6:30 PM - 7/17/2026 8:30 PM

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:19:49 GMT

Join fellow chamber members and members of the community for this months Business After Hours Networking Event on a Friday evening at the casino! We always have networking activities, great giveaways and sponsorship opportunities to expose your business.

Join us for this after work networking event and bring plenty of business cards and be ready to network!

Transporation will be provided and available on a first come, first serve basis. You must have a reservation to ride the bus as seats are limited. Light appetizers, a wristband and two (2) drink tickets will be provided to each guest.

Begin Boarding Bus at Club Square: 5:00 pm
Casino Arrival Time: 6:30 pm
Load Busses for Club Square - 9:15 pm
Bus departs for Club Square no later than 9:30 pm
Arrive at Club Square - 10:30 pm

Bus transportation will be available to the casino on a first come, first serve basis. A RESERVATION IS REQUIRED! This is a FREE networking event for Chamber Members and a fee for Non-Chamber Members.

Chamber Members: FREE
Non-Chamber Members providing their own transportation: $35
Non-Chamber Members with transportation: $50

If you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours at your business or have questions about this Business After Hours, contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@capecoralchamber.com

Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 7/18/2026 8:00 AM - 7/18/2026 1:00 PM

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:20:03 GMT

The market also entertains with great musicians performing all year.

We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!

For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers' Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com

Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 7/25/2026 8:00 AM - 7/25/2026 1:00 PM

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:20:14 GMT

The market also entertains with great musicians performing all year.

We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!

For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers' Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com

Chamber Business Expo at the Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 7/25/2026 8:00 AM - 7/25/2026 1:00 PM

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:17:49 GMT

Showcase your business at the Cape Coral Farmers' Market!

Join us for the business expo last Saturday of each month at the Cape Coral Farmers' Market. Space is limited, so contact us ASAP to reserve your spot.
Chamber Member Price - $100
Non Chamber Member Price - $150

Call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101 or email cso@capecoralchamber.com

The Cape Coral Farmers Market has been a favorite Saturday morning destination for 26 years. Over the years, we have grown to over 125 vendors. We are confident that we have all the delicious foods and local crafts that you love to shop for.

Fresh, local & healthy fruits and veggies, including Certified Organic produce, are the core of the market along with homemade and handmade foods and crafts. Fresh baked breads & pastries, homemade pickles, jams & jellies, Gulf fresh seafood, fresh meats, homemade pet treats, handcrafted soaps, essential oils, local honey, made-on-site guacamole, fresh, cut flowers, native plants & trees are just some of the fantastic products available.

Since shopping and eating seem to go so well together, the market has endless options. A food truck court and tent vendors offer BBQ, Crepes, Empanadas, Mexican food, German street food and healthy options like Kombucha, health smoothies, Acai bowls and salads.

Each season we do our best to give back to the community by offering spaces for non-profits, schools and community groups. Another way we give back is by offering the ability for our EBT/SNAP customers to shop for healthy and affordable food options. We are proud to say that 7 years ago, we were the first market in Lee County to offer ease of shopping for our neighbors.

The market can also be very entertaining with great musicians perform during the season.

We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!

For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers' Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com