﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.capecoralchamber.com</link><description>News related to Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Florida Child in Need of Extremely Rare Blood- OneBlood Leading Worldwide Search to Locate Donors 12/3/2018 8:00 AM - 12/3/2119 </title><description>(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.

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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.
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4384</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:19:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lessons in Manners for the Generations Etiquette Class  1/18/2020 11:00 AM - 4/4/2020 1:00 PM</title><description>Mina Edison was a gracious hostess and concerned with the well being of children and the community. Following in her tradition, this two-hour etiquette class will teach etiquette and social skills. Students will gather at the Edison Caretaker's House for a lesson in good manners. This class teaches proper introduction, handshakes and dining etiquette during a three-course meal. Each student will receive a workbook and certificate of completion. Classes are taught by Suzanne Willis who teaches etiquette classes at Ritz-Carlton hotels throughout the nation. This program is $75 for Edison Ford members and $85 for non-members. </description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4806</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:43:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CLOSED Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 4/4/2020 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#b22222"&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE FARMERS MARKETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;
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Fresh, local &amp;amp; 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 &amp;amp; pastries, homemade pickles, jams &amp;amp; jellies, Gulf fresh seafood, fresh meats, homemade pet treats, handcrafted soaps, essential oils, local honey, made-on-site guacamole, fresh, cut flowers, native plants &amp;amp; trees are just some of the fantastic products available.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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 &amp;amp; veggies at the market. A healthy community is a great outcome.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The market can also be very entertaining with great musicians perform during the season.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers&amp;#39; Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5147</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:18:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lessons in Manners for the Generations Etiquette Class  4/4/2020 11:00 AM - 4/4/2020 1:00 PM</title><description>Mina Edison was a gracious hostess and concerned with the well being of children and the community. Following in her tradition, this two-hour etiquette class will teach etiquette and social skills. Students will gather at the Edison Caretaker's House for a lesson in good manners. This class teaches proper introduction, handshakes and dining etiquette during a three-course meal. Each student will receive a workbook and certificate of completion. Classes are taught by Suzanne Willis who teaches etiquette classes at Ritz-Carlton hotels throughout the nation. This program is $75 for Edison Ford members and $85 for non-members. </description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4807</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:44:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Yomassage Class  4/4/2020 11:00 AM - 4/4/2020 12:30 PM</title><description>Yomassage is a fusion of relaxing and supported restorative yoga positions with hands-on massage therapy. Students hold each position for around 8-10 minutes while a massage therapist performs manual massage techniques. The classes are limited to 5 participants per class and lasts for approximately 90 minutes. Classes are led by Dolores J. Gozzi, a Licensed Massage/Alternative Therapist (MA37360). Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter or online on our website at https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/yomassage-2/. Admission to the site is not included. The cost of this event is $45 for Edison Ford members and $55 for non-members. </description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5390</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:52:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Code Creators: Pythons and Pies  4/4/2020 1:00 PM - 4/4/2020 3:00 PM</title><description>In this brand new six-part Saturday afternoon series, students are introduced to the Raspberry Pi, a tiny but powerful computer that will fuel their creative DIY projects spanning electronics, computer science, robotics, and coding with Python, HTML, and JavaScript. In this session, learn how to code on the Raspberry Pi using the dynamic software language of Python as students begin to code electronics and more. This session is $15 for Edison Ford members and $25 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. Register online on our website or contact Leeanne Criswell at 239-334-7419. </description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4774</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:57:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Full Moon Meditation Class  4/4/2020 1:30 PM - 4/4/2020 2:30 PM</title><description>Relax, breathe, release and enjoy this personal journey through sound vibration with singing bowls and drums. Modern medicine can now measure and confirm the practice of sound as a means to promote healing, reduce stress and help people experience a deep sense of peace. The class is taught by Dolores J. Gozzi, a Licensed Massage/Alternative Therapist (MA37360). Bring something to lie on like a yoga mat or towel, water, and a small pillow. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter or online on our website at https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/alchemy-of-the-senses-a-self-guided-sensory-meditation/. Admission to the site is not included. Class will take place in the South Florida Water Management Lecture Hall. The cost is $20 for Edison Ford members and $25 for non-members. </description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5386</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:51:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Temptations &amp; Four Tops 4/4/2020 8:00 PM - 4/4/2020 9:30 PM</title><description>Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment presents an evening with legendary musical groups The Temptations and the Four Tops live in concert at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Saturday, April 4 at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale now for $129 and are available online at moreinparadise.com or by calling 1-800-514-ETIX. Attendees must be 21 years of age. 


The Temptations were essential to the original Motown machine and charted their first big hit, the Smokey Robinson written and produced “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” in 1964. An avalanche of hits – many of which have attained pop music immortality – followed, including “My Girl,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” and “I Wish It Would Rain.”


When the 1960s and 1970s turned political, The Temptations changed their tone, dress and music. Their hits during this period – “Runaway Child,” “Cloud Nine,” “I Can’t Get Next to You,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” “Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World is Today)” and “Psychedelic Shack” – burn with intensity.


In the 1980s, The Temptations hit the charts again with “Treat Her Like A Lady” and appeared on the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever television special. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. In 1998, an Emmy-Award-winning miniseries about the group aired on NBC. Despite changes in personnel over the years, The Temptations remain true to The Temptations’ tradition, delivering iconic hits with unparalleled heart and soul.


Also one of Motown’s super groups, the Four Tops collaborated with the writing-producing trio Holland-Dozier-Holland to produce a string of smash hits. Their first Motown hit, “Baby I Need Your Loving” in 1964 made the Four Tops stars, and their sound helped define the 1960s with hit songs like “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” “It’s The Same Old Song,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Standing In The Shadows Of Love,” “Bernadette,” and their cover of “Walk Away Renee.” 


In the 1970s, the Four Tops hit the charts with “It’s All In The Game” and “Still Water (Love)” and teamed with The Supremes for a series of albums that produce the hit cover of “River Deep – Mountain High.” Other hits during the decade include the Top 5 “Ain’t No Woman (Like The One I’ve Got)” and the Top 10 “Keeper Of The Castle.”  During the 1980s, the group scored with “When She Was My Girl,” “Tonight I’m Gonna Love You All Over,” “I Believe In You And Me,” “I Just Can’t Walk Away” and “Sexy Ways.” In 1988, the Four Tops’ hit “Indestructible” was the theme of the Summer Olympics.


In 1990, with 24 Top 40 pop hits to their credit, the Four Tops were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The group continues to be a hit in concert, touring incessantly, a towering testament to the enduring legacy of the Motown Sound they helped shape and define. 
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5307</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:48:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CLOSED Surfside Sunshine Market 4/7/2020 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#b22222"&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE FARMERS MARKETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Surfside Sunset Market offers a Year-Round shopping experience to Cape Coral from 1:00pm-6:00pm from October - May and 8:00am-1:00pm from June - September.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Market is filled with friendly and knowledgeable vendors offering fresh, healthy&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp; local produce; gulf-fresh seafood, fresh bakery items, German breads&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp; pastries, Micro-greens, handcrafted soaps &amp;amp; lotions, cupcakes, cheese, pickles &amp;amp; olive mixes, local honey, fresh-cut flowers, jams &amp;amp; jellies and so much more.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#3300ff"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BROUGHT TO YOU BY:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#6600ff"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://CapeCoralFLCOC.wliinc22.com/external/WCPages/WCMedia/Images/SurfsideShopsWeb_254335312.jpg" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="Paradise" height="75" src="https://capecoralflcoc.wliinc22.com/external/WCPages/WCMedia/Images/Paradise_258291514.jpg" width="198" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="Sellstate" height="48" src="https://capecoralflcoc.wliinc22.com/external/WCPages/WCMedia/Images/Sellstate_557451514.png" width="115" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5161</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:25:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>POSTPONED RIBBON CUTTING - Rawlings Realty 4/7/2020 4:30 PM - 4/7/2020 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="http://web.capecoralchamber.com/external/wcpages/wcmedia/images/Sponsor%20Scroller/GetInGetBusy.jpg" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS RIBBON CUTTING HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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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&amp;nbsp;a tour, and get more information about our local businesses. A reservation is not required and all members are welcome to attend.&lt;br /&gt;
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Benefit from having your business exposed to the community with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Your picture will appear in the Chamber Trends Magazine, The&amp;nbsp;Breeze Newspaper and The Fort Myers News-Press.&lt;br /&gt;
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For information about scheduling a Ribbon Cutting for your business or about this Ribbon Cutting event, please contact&amp;nbsp;Lisa Barrella&amp;nbsp;at (239) 549-6900 x103 or&amp;nbsp;&lt;a&gt;lisa@capecoralchamber.com.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5368</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:44:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School Break Camp: The Chemistry of Food  4/10/2020 9:00 AM - 4/10/2020 4:00 PM</title><description>When school is out, the "Wild Wizard" is in! Explore the Edison and Ford Winter Estates and topics in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), history, and the natural world. In this session, learn the science behind a root beer float and other culinary queries in this delicious day camp!  This session is $45 for Edison Ford members and $50 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. Register online on our website or contact Leeanne Criswell at 239-334-7419. </description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4790</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:58:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CLOSED Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 4/11/2020 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#b22222"&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE FARMERS MARKETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fresh, local &amp;amp; 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 &amp;amp; pastries, homemade pickles, jams &amp;amp; jellies, Gulf fresh seafood, fresh meats, homemade pet treats, handcrafted soaps, essential oils, local honey, made-on-site guacamole, fresh, cut flowers, native plants &amp;amp; trees are just some of the fantastic products available.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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 &amp;amp; veggies at the market. A healthy community is a great outcome.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The market can also be very entertaining with great musicians perform during the season.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers&amp;#39; Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5148</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:18:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Code Creators: Animate It  4/11/2020 1:00 PM - 4/11/2020 3:00 PM</title><description>In this brand new six-part Saturday afternoon series, students are introduced to the Raspberry Pi, a tiny but powerful computer that will fuel their creative DIY projects spanning electronics, computer science, robotics, and coding with Python, HTML, and JavaScript. In this session, students use the Raspberry Pi and a tiny camera to make a big animation! This session is $15 for Edison Ford members and $25 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. Register online on our website or contact Leeanne Criswell at 239-334-7419. </description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4760</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:43:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School Break Camp: Geo-Challenge!  4/13/2020 9:00 AM - 4/13/2020 4:00 PM</title><description>When school is out, the "Wild Wizard" is in! Explore the Edison and Ford Winter Estates and topics in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), history, and the natural world. In this session, explore cartography and geography in a property-wide scavenger hunt. This session is $45 for Edison Ford members and $50 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. Register online on our website or contact Leeanne Criswell at 239-334-7419. </description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4786</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:57:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CLOSED Surfside Sunshine Market 4/14/2020 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#b22222"&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE FARMERS MARKETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Surfside Sunset Market offers a Year-Round shopping experience to Cape Coral from 1:00pm-6:00pm from October - May and 8:00am-1:00pm from June - September.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Market is filled with friendly and knowledgeable vendors offering fresh, healthy&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp; local produce; gulf-fresh seafood, fresh bakery items, German breads&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp; pastries, Micro-greens, handcrafted soaps &amp;amp; lotions, cupcakes, cheese, pickles &amp;amp; olive mixes, local honey, fresh-cut flowers, jams &amp;amp; jellies and so much more.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#3300ff"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BROUGHT TO YOU BY:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#6600ff"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://CapeCoralFLCOC.wliinc22.com/external/WCPages/WCMedia/Images/SurfsideShopsWeb_254335312.jpg" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="Paradise" height="75" src="https://capecoralflcoc.wliinc22.com/external/WCPages/WCMedia/Images/Paradise_258291514.jpg" width="198" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="Sellstate" height="48" src="https://capecoralflcoc.wliinc22.com/external/WCPages/WCMedia/Images/Sellstate_557451514.png" width="115" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5162</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:25:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virtual Business Card Exchange - Sponsored By The Breeze Newspapers 4/16/2020 1:00 PM - 4/16/2020 2:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join us for some Virtual Networking and learn about The Breeze Newspapers Matching Advertising Grant Program from Publisher&amp;nbsp;Ray Eckenrode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About our Guest Speaker/Sponsor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Ray Eckenrode is the publisher of Breeze Newspapers, headquartered in Cape Coral, which includes weekly newspapers, tourism publications, a digital and directories division and a large commercial printing operation. The Breeze Newspapers portfolio includes the Cape Coral Breeze, North Fort Myers Neighbor, Pine Island Eagle, Fort Myers Beach Observer and Bulletin, the Sanibel Island Reporter and Sanibel Captiva Islander and Lehigh Acres Citizen. Before coming to Cape Coral in the fall of 2019, Eckenrode worked 27 years at the Altoona Mirror in Altoona, Pa., the last 15 as general manager. He also served three terms on the board of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.&amp;nbsp;Eckenrode has a degree in journalism from Penn State University and was the managing editor in Altoona before becoming general manager. He taught 400-level news writing courses for 10 years at Penn State&amp;#39;s branch campus in Altoona.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Program&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
We are deeply committed&amp;nbsp;to the community.&amp;nbsp;Ogden Newspapers, the parent company of The Breeze Newspapers, comprising of The Cape Coral Breeze; Pine Island Eagle; North Fort Myers Neighbor; Lehigh Acres Citizen; Fort Myers Beach Observer; and Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter has established a $1 million fund to help local business get back to full strength by subsidizing the marketing through matching grants. Area businesses can now apply for a grant to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus crisis. The fund is open to all locally owned and operated businesses impacted by the coronavirus, whether or not they are current advertisers. Grant money can be used for local print newspaper special product advertising between April 1 and June 30, 2020. Grants are available for a minimum of $200 and a maximum of $5,000 of matching funds each month.&amp;nbsp;Eg: spend $200 in advertising, we match with a grant of $200 additional advertising dollars to equal $400.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5391</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:13:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CANCELLED Business After Hours Hosted by Skin Secrets 4/16/2020 5:30 PM - 4/16/2020 7:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join your fellow Chamber members the third Thursday of each month from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Business After Hours Networking Event. Enjoy the opportunity to network with 60+ members. We always have networking activities, great giveaways and sponsorship opportunities to expose your business.&lt;br /&gt;
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Join us for this&amp;nbsp;after work&amp;nbsp;networking event and bring plenty of business cards and be ready to network!&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style="color:#3366cc;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A RESERVATION IS REQUIRED! This is a FREE networking event for Chamber Members and a $25 fee for Non Chamber Members.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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If you are interested in hosting a&amp;nbsp;Business After Hours&amp;nbsp;at your business or have questions about this&amp;nbsp;Business After Hours, contact&amp;nbsp;Lisa Barrella&amp;nbsp;at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@capecoralchamber.com&lt;br /&gt;
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</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5090</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 09:22:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CLOSED Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 4/18/2020 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#b22222"&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE FARMERS MARKETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fresh, local &amp;amp; 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 &amp;amp; pastries, homemade pickles, jams &amp;amp; jellies, Gulf fresh seafood, fresh meats, homemade pet treats, handcrafted soaps, essential oils, local honey, made-on-site guacamole, fresh, cut flowers, native plants &amp;amp; trees are just some of the fantastic products available.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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 &amp;amp; veggies at the market. A healthy community is a great outcome.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The market can also be very entertaining with great musicians perform during the season.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers&amp;#39; Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5149</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:19:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Southwest Florida Walk to Defeat ALS® 4/18/2020 8:30 AM - 4/18/2020 </title><description>An annual walk to unlock ALS research and treatment; The Walk to Defeat ALS® is the #1 way to unite and fundraise for those living with ALS. Each year, fundraising through the Walk drives bold and urgent innovation as we march together toward a cure for ALS. We walk to honor those who are fighting this disease as well as their caregivers. Money raised from the walk fuels our goals to provide assistance and advocacy for people with ALS and their families at every stage of the disease and allows for more advanced research toward a cure.</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5344</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:51:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Code Creators: Play It  4/18/2020 1:00 PM - 4/18/2020 3:00 PM</title><description>In this brand new six-part Saturday afternoon series, students are introduced to the Raspberry Pi, a tiny but powerful computer that will fuel their creative DIY projects spanning electronics, computer science, robotics, and coding with Python, HTML, and JavaScript. In this session, students leverage their increasing skills to code various simple video games. This session is $15 for Edison Ford members and $25 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. Register online on our website or contact Leeanne Criswell at 239-334-7419. </description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4776</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:57:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CANCELLED Excellence in Education Awards 2020 4/20/2020 </title><description>&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(142, 142, 142); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OUR ANNUAL EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS CEREMONY HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(142, 142, 142); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(142, 142, 142); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(142, 142, 142); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /&gt;
&lt;br style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(142, 142, 142); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /&gt;
&lt;span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(142, 142, 142); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(142, 142, 142); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /&gt;
&lt;br style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(142, 142, 142); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /&gt;
&lt;span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(142, 142, 142); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"&gt;For more information about the Education Committee, please contact Michelle Russ at (239) 549-6900 x111.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5299</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CLOSED Surfside Sunshine Market 4/21/2020 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#b22222"&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE FARMERS MARKETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Surfside Sunset Market offers a Year-Round shopping experience to Cape Coral from 1:00pm-6:00pm from October - May and 8:00am-1:00pm from June - September.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Market is filled with friendly and knowledgeable vendors offering fresh, healthy&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp; local produce; gulf-fresh seafood, fresh bakery items, German breads&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp; pastries, Micro-greens, handcrafted soaps &amp;amp; lotions, cupcakes, cheese, pickles &amp;amp; olive mixes, local honey, fresh-cut flowers, jams &amp;amp; jellies and so much more.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#3300ff"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BROUGHT TO YOU BY:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#6600ff"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://CapeCoralFLCOC.wliinc22.com/external/WCPages/WCMedia/Images/SurfsideShopsWeb_254335312.jpg" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="Paradise" height="75" src="https://capecoralflcoc.wliinc22.com/external/WCPages/WCMedia/Images/Paradise_258291514.jpg" width="198" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="Sellstate" height="48" src="https://capecoralflcoc.wliinc22.com/external/WCPages/WCMedia/Images/Sellstate_557451514.png" width="115" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#6600ff"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5163</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:25:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive Board of Directors Meeting 4/21/2020 7:30 AM - 4/21/2020 9:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The Executive Board of Directors acts for and on behalf of the Board of Directors on non-policy decisions and emergency matters when the Board is not in session. However, it is accountable to the Board of Directors for it actions. Members include the Chairman of the Board, Chairman-Elect, Treasurer, Past Chairman, Legal &amp;amp; Financial advisors and two appointees designated by the Chairman of the Board.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This monthly meeting is for the Executive Board of Directors ONLY . If you would like more information, please contact Donna Germain, President/CEO at (239) 549-6900 x107.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5218</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2019 09:36:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CANCELLED Education Committee Meeting 4/23/2020 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For more information about the Education Committee, please contact our staff liaison, Michelle Russ at (239) 549-6900 x111 (or) &lt;a href="mailto:michelle@capecoralchamber.com?subject=WEBSITE%20INQUIRY%3A%20Education%20Committee"&gt;michelle@capecoralchamber.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5112</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 09:39:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Chat with John Talmage - Lee County Economic Development 4/23/2020 10:00 AM - 4/23/2020 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for a Community Conversation with John Talmage, Lee County Economic Director.&lt;br /&gt;
Thursday, April 23rd&lt;br /&gt;
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5392</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:27:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>POSTPONED Networking at Noon Hosted by HL Posey Builders 4/24/2020 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THIS NETWORKING AT NOON WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join your fellow Chamber members the 4th Friday of each month from 12:00pm - 1:00pm at the Networking at Noon Event. Enjoy the opportunity to network with 30+ members. We always have networking activities, great giveaways and sponsorship opportunities to expose your business.&lt;br /&gt;
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Join us for this mid day networking event and bring plenty of business cards and be ready to network!&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color: #0066cc;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A RESERVATION IS REQUIRED! This&amp;nbsp;is a FREE&amp;nbsp;networking event for Chamber Members and a $25 fee for Non Chamber Members.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you are interested in hosting a Networking at Noon at your business or have questions about this Networking at Noon event, contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 or &lt;a href="mailto:lisa@capecoralchamber.com?subject=WEBSITE%20INQUIRY%3A%20Networking%20at%20Noon"&gt;lisa@capecoralchamber.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5132</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:08:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rhythm on the River: Neil Zirconia, The Ultimate Faux Diamond ( A Neil Diamond Tribute)  4/24/2020 6:00 PM - 4/24/2020 8:00 PM</title><description>Join us for Rhythm on the River with Hell Freezes Over, An Eagles Tribute band!  The group plays songs from every era of the Eagles' career, including the band's biggest hits and fan favorites. Spend the evening along the river, while enjoying great music, a fantastic river view and refreshing beverages! Bring your favorite lawn chair and a sweater if the weather is chilly. There will be a cash bar and refreshments available for purchase. No coolers are permitted. Tickets will be available online. The cost for Edison Ford members is $20 and $25 for non-members. The at the door price is $30. </description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4799</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:43:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CLOSED Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 4/25/2020 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#b22222"&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE FARMERS MARKETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Fresh, local &amp;amp; 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 &amp;amp; pastries, homemade pickles, jams &amp;amp; jellies, Gulf fresh seafood, fresh meats, homemade pet treats, handcrafted soaps, essential oils, local honey, made-on-site guacamole, fresh, cut flowers, native plants &amp;amp; trees are just some of the fantastic products available.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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 &amp;amp; veggies at the market. A healthy community is a great outcome.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The market can also be very entertaining with great musicians perform during the season.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers&amp;#39; Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5150</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:19:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Code Creators: Creative Computing  4/25/2020 1:00 PM - 4/25/2020 3:00 PM</title><description>In this brand new six-part Saturday afternoon series, students are introduced to the Raspberry Pi, a tiny but powerful computer that will fuel their creative DIY projects spanning electronics, computer science, robotics, and coding with Python, HTML, and JavaScript. In this session, students fuse code with art from sticker design to birthday cards. This session is $15 for Edison Ford members and $25 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. Register online on our website or contact Leeanne Criswell at 239-334-7419. </description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=4775</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:57:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CLOSED Surfside Sunshine Market 4/28/2020 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#b22222"&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE FARMERS MARKETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Surfside Sunset Market offers a Year-Round shopping experience to Cape Coral from 1:00pm-6:00pm from October - May and 8:00am-1:00pm from June - September.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Market is filled with friendly and knowledgeable vendors offering fresh, healthy&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp; local produce; gulf-fresh seafood, fresh bakery items, German breads&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp; pastries, Micro-greens, handcrafted soaps &amp;amp; lotions, cupcakes, cheese, pickles &amp;amp; olive mixes, local honey, fresh-cut flowers, jams &amp;amp; jellies and so much more.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#3300ff"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BROUGHT TO YOU BY:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#6600ff"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://CapeCoralFLCOC.wliinc22.com/external/WCPages/WCMedia/Images/SurfsideShopsWeb_254335312.jpg" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="Paradise" height="75" src="https://capecoralflcoc.wliinc22.com/external/WCPages/WCMedia/Images/Paradise_258291514.jpg" width="198" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="Sellstate" height="48" src="https://capecoralflcoc.wliinc22.com/external/WCPages/WCMedia/Images/Sellstate_557451514.png" width="115" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#6600ff"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5164</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:25:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virtual Board of Directors Meeting 4/28/2020 7:30 AM - 4/28/2020 9:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The Board of Directors is made up of 24 chamber members who have been elected to serve 3-year terms and up to 15 trustees serving a 1-year term. The Board of Directors are the member representative who have the fiduciary responsibility and are the policy makers that direct the organization. Duties include making sure the organization has the financial resources to operation. They are also responsible for creation of the annual business plan to meet the current and future needs of the business community.&lt;br /&gt;
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This committee creates the policies, positions and direction for the organization often with advisement of other committees and task forces. Board members are encouraged to participate in one or more chamber committees so that they can report committee activities to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis. Board members are also encouraged to attend membership functions and further the communication of chamber issues. Time investment for Board of Directors is usually 4 - 5 hours monthly.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This monthly meeting is for the Board of Directors and Trustees. If you would like more information about being a part of the Board of Directors or attending a monthly meeting, please contact Donna Germain, President/CEO at (239) 549-6900 x107.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5230</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2019 09:41:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virtual Networking at Noon Sponsored by World Financial Group/Transamerica - Brenda Biddle 4/30/2020 12:00 Noon - 4/30/2020 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join your fellow Chamber members from 12:00pm - 1:00pm at this&amp;nbsp;Virtual Networking at Noon Event from the comfort of your desk. Enjoy the opportunity to network with 30+ members. We will have virtual networking and the&amp;nbsp;opportunities to expose your business.&lt;br /&gt;
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Join us for this mid day networking event and be ready to network!&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color: #0066cc;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A RESERVATION IS REQUIRED! This&amp;nbsp;is a FREE&amp;nbsp;networking event for Chamber Members and a $25 fee for Non Chamber Members.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If you are interested in hosting a Networking at Noon&amp;nbsp;or have questions about this Virtual Networking at Noon event, contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 or &lt;a href="mailto:lisa@capecoralchamber.com?subject=WEBSITE%20INQUIRY%3A%20Networking%20at%20Noon"&gt;lisa@capecoralchamber.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.capecoralchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5393</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 22:30:16 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>