January 8th – Lois Margolin on Self-Esteem

The Imperial River Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association presents Lois Margolin on Self-Esteem, Wednesday January 8th, 2020 at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913.  $35 includes networking, dinner, and speaker at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive Fort Myers, FL. Networking begins at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner and speaker. Tickets are available at ABWAImperialRiver.Eventbrite.com  

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Dec 11th – ABWA Collecting Donations for Dress for Success

The American Business Women’s Association’s Imperial River Chapter will gather on Wednesday December 11th 2019 to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of their charter and collect your gently-used business clothing and accessories for Dress for Success. $35 includes networking, dinner at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive Fort Myers, FL. Networking begins at 5:30 PM. Tickets are available at ABWAImperialRiver.Eventbrite.com  

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November 13th – ABWA & Me with Christine Wright 

The American Business Women’s Association’s Imperial River Chapter will present “ABWA & Me with Christine Wright”, November 13th at Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive Fort Myers, FL. This presentation is ideal for current members of ABWA as well as those thinking about joining. $35 includes networking, dinner, and speaker. Networking begins at 5:30 PM. Tickets are available at ABWAImperialRiver.Eventbrite.com 

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Oct 9th – TAMMY LYNN, Regional Director, Southwest Florida Make-A-Wish

ABWA Imperial River Chapter presents TAMMY LYNN, Regional Director, Southwest Florida Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, Wednesday October 9th 2019, 6-8 PM at Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport @ Town Center, 9931 Interstate Commerce Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913.  Tickets are $35 at Eventbrite, which includes dinner. 

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Sept 11th – NOLA THEISS, Human Trafficking Awareness Program

ABWA Imperial River Chapter presents Nola Theiss speaking on human trafficking awareness, Wednesday September 11th 2019, 6-8 PM at Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport @ Town Center, 9931 Interstate Commerce Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913.  Tickets are $35 at Eventbrite, which includes dinner. 

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ABWA Imperial River Chapter honors key members at their annual Awards Night, Aug 14th 6PM at Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport. Tickets $35 on Eventbrite.

An action-packed agenda awaits us at our

August “Awards Night” meeting.

• NEW BOARD MEMBER INDUCTIONS: Long-time ABWA member Toby Buerger-Ferrel will visit our chapter to help with the festivities. Toby has held multiple Board and Chair positions in multiple chapters in SWFL, including Council positions. She will do us the honor of inducting our new incoming board members.
• NEW CHAPTER MEMBER INDUCTIONS: We’ll also induct three new members: Amber Braatz, Debbie Martin, and Tracey Pirozzi.  Welcome to ABWA Imperial River!
• RECOGNITION and AWARDS: Join us in celebrating the women who make it all happen! Awards will be given in recognition of service to the organization. This includes the Protege Award, recognizing an ABWA member for contributions toward the success of the chapter during their first year of membership.
• SELECTION OF CHAPTER WOMAN OF THE YEAR: Each year, ABWA chapters all over the country elect a Woman of the Year, recognizing a member for outstanding achievements.  MEMBERS: DON’T FORGET TO APPLY – click here to download application! 
• DINNER: 3 Cheese Ravioli w/ Marinara & Garlic Bread. Always includes salad, coffee/tea, and Chef’s Choice dessert.

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Future Events:

August 24th – BINGOPALOOZA!
August 31st – Cocktails & Cruising

ABWA Imperial River Chapter welcomes all women interested in professional development. Expect mutually supportive, life-long relationships with powerful professional women. Men are also welcome.  Registration/check-in and networking starts at 6:00 PM, followed by dinner and speaker/activity. Meetings happen at Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport @ Town Center, 9931 Interstate Commerce Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913.  Tickets are $35 at Eventbrite, which includes dinner. For more information, email Info@ABWAImperialRiver.org