Greater Fort Myers Chamber's Oct. 10 luncheon to highlight employee retention and internships

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Sept. 25, 2023 - PRLog -- The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, sharing insights on the use of interns and employee retention.

During the luncheon, attendees will hear from Ashleigh Droz, director of internships & cooperative programs at Florida Gulf Coast University, speaking on how to keep employees engaged and how businesses can leverage internship opportunities.

Droz has 15 years of experience working in career and student development in higher education and has taught more than 80 university courses on career development, student success, work-based learning and public speaking. She is also a founding member of the FGCU PAGES Program and focuses on career exploration and preparation of humanities and social sciences majors.

The October luncheon will also feature the ARCHway Institute as the nonprofit spotlight. ARCHway Institute serves the community by providing education to increase awareness and transform perspectives around substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

The luncheon will take place at the Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast (formerly known as the Holiday Inn), located at 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive in Fort Myers. Admission is $35 for Chamber members and $40 for future members and includes lunch.

The event is sponsored by HBKS Wealth Advisors. To learn more or to register, visit FortMyers.org or call 239-332-2930. Registration closes Friday, Oct. 6.

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 that provides solutions and serves as a catalyst for growing the economy. The Chamber represents nearly 750 professionals and businesses throughout Southwest Florida, empowering, connecting and uniting members through meaningful networking, educational and community- and business-focused programs and events. 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.