The SanCap Chamber Board of Directors has approved a six-month management contract with the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. This temporary partnership is effective while the Fort Myers chamber searches for its next CEO.
SanCap Chamber President and CEO John Lai stressed this is “a contract, not a merger.” Both organizations will remain separate with their own boards, finances, and memberships. The SanCap Chamber’s primary focus remains serving its Sanibel-Captiva members, while providing organizational oversight to ensure the Fort Myers chamber’s day-to-day operations continue.
This partnership offers benefits, including a stronger, unified advocacy presence in the upcoming legislative session, enhanced cross-promotion, and access to a wider regional network. SanCap Chamber members will also gain increased regional brand recognition.
Board Chair Katy Forret assured members the decision was deliberate, emphasizing their commitment to the Sanibel-Captiva business community first. She noted this contract is designed to strengthen the SanCap Chamber and create new value for members.
The Fort Myers Chamber sees this agreement as positioning them well for growth during their CEO transition, viewing SanCap’s involvement as a powerful testimonial to the resilience and leadership of the island’s business community.
