Women in Business to host panel discussion Oct. 2 with women succeeding in typically male-dominated

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Sept. 24, 2019 - PRLog -- The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business (WIB) Committee will host its October networking meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., 12140 Carissa Commerce Court, Suite 200, in Fort Myers.

Attendees of the October WIB program will have the opportunity to learn about women succeeding in typically male-dominated fields. Panelists include Joleen Darragh, AIA, Southview Studios; Amber Pace Thomas, operations manager, JND Mechanical; Lisa Barnes, deputy chief, Cape Coral Police Department; Rabbi Nicole Luna, Temple Beth El; and Sandra Evans, human resources manager, Stevens Construction. The panel will be facilitated by Kathleen O. Berkey, shareholder attorney and certified land planner, Becker & Poliakoff. The October networking event is hosted by Becker & Poliakoff and sponsored by Stevens Construction.

Each month, Women in Business features a nonprofit spotlight and in October, Lee BIA Builders Care will be highlighted. Lee BIA Builders Care provides emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and/or disabled homeowners, and their families, who cannot obtain repairs through traditional means.

Admission for the October Women in Business meeting is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for future members and includes one complimentary drink and light appetizers. To register, call 239-332-2930 or visit www.fortmyers.org.

About the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce:
Serving Lee County and surrounding areas since 1989, the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a business organization of professionals who support and promote a progressive, sustainable community. The Chamber represents nearly 800 businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout Lee County, providing opportunities for members to participate in a variety of meaningful networking, educational and community- and business-focused programs and events. The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce is located at 2310 Edwards Drive in downtown Fort Myers. For additional information regarding membership opportunities or events please call 239-332-2930 or visit www.fortmyers.org. For the latest news and updates, follow the Chamber on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gfmcc or Twitter at @FtMyersChamber.

About Women in Business:

Part of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, the Women in Business committee is dedicated to helping women achieve their fullest professional and personal potential. A variety of networking and educational programs are offered throughout the year, typically the first Wednesday of every month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.