ABWA SW Florida Council-Networking/Professional Development

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Fort Myers, FL, US

195 members · Public group

Organized by ABWA SWFL COUNCIL and 6 others

What we’re about

About ABWA SWFL Council - The Southwest Florida Council of the American Business Women's Association is comprised of three Chapters of the American Business Women's Association located in Charlotte and Lee Counties in Southwest Florida.

• Imperial River Chapter - serving the San Carlos Park/Estero/Bonita Springs area
• Palms of Edisonia Chapter - serving the Cape Coral/Fort Myers area
• Punta Gorda Chapter - serving the Punta Gorda area

About ABWA - Founded in 1949, the American Business Women's Association is a prestigious, national organization established for working women and women business owners. ABWA brings together women of diverse occupations and provides opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.

Upcoming events (3)

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Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 6:00 PM EDTABWA Imperial River July 19 Sunset Cruise on the Gulf!
Salty Sam's Marina , Fort Myers, FL
$40.00
SAVE THE DATE!
If you missed it last year, put the date on your calendar now. Only 49 tickets will be available. REGISTER now to save your spot. Only $40.
REGISTER on this Eventbrite link. An RSVP on Meet-up is not a registration.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abwa-sunset-cruise-on-the-gulf-save-the-date-july-19-6pm-tickets-1361550467099

As with last year, you can join us at 4:30 at the Parrot Key Restaurant Salty Sam's Marina if you'd like dinner beforehand, at your own expense. There is no food available on the boat. There will of course be drinks available for purchase on
board ! :-)

Email Deb@debonair-travel.com if you would like to join us for the pre-sail dinner at Salty Sam's

PLUS Raffle tickets for fun dining or shopping gift cards and small prizes will be available. Raffle tickets for purchase by CASH ONLY.

Available prizes will be posted later on our public Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/ABWAImperialRiver and if anyone has a gift card or small prize to donate, please bring to our June 11 or July 9 General meeting. Thank you.

See our group photo below from last year! It was definitely a relaxing evening on the water.

ABWA Imperial River Chapter is a 501(C)6 charitable organization, registration #DTN3991938.

"A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-

WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE."

NOTE: If you are registering guests; who we welcome, Eventbrite allows you to specify their names under your registration so we have their names at the check-in table. Thank you.
Invite your colleagues, and join us for a very fun and relaxing evening!
2 attendees
Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 6:00 PM EDTABWA Imperial River Sunset Cruise July 19
Salty Sam's Marina , Fort Myers, FL
$40.00
We are coming down to the deadline. Just 12 more registrations left for a very fun evening with your ABWA sisters.

Join our 7/19 ABWA Sunset Cruise on the Gulf! Get your $40pp ticket today at-
abwaimperialriver.eventbrite.com
Announcing 3 bonuses included in your cruise ticket compliments of ABWA - Imperial River Chapter & Membership Committee-
1 beer, wine, hard seltzer or soda, ABWA-Imperial River exclusive folding disk fan and a mermaid charm from Kira
A $20 value included!
Only 12 cruise tickets left!
Come on out for a beautiful evening on the water.
Please share this invite with yours as well & anyone interested in seeing what the SWFL & National American Business Women’s Association is all about.
Bring cash to get in on our 20 raffle prizes & 50-50 drawing.
All funds raised goes toward college scholarships, continuing education & educational conferences for women.
ABWA Sunset Cruise Raffle Prize & 50-50 ticket prices-
6 tickets for $5
13 tickets for $10
30 tickets for $20
FABULOUS Raffle Prizes-
1. Pampered Chef Gift card
donated by Mary Partee $30
value & KM Gems red heart
pendant $15 value, a total $45 value
2. Design-Your-Gift African Kazuri purple & aqua bead earrings made from clay of Mt. Kenya created & donated Sam Black $35 value
3. Sam Black Original Yellow "flower" lamp-work glass bead earrings with Black and White Murrini center, created & donated by Sam Black $35 value
4. Lodge Restaurant $25 gift card donated by Rose Byrne & KM gems Nautical charm necklace donated by Kira Dworkin $15value total $40 value
5. Doug’s Seafood $25 gift certificate donated by Tamika Seaton, owner & former ABWA speaker p& KM gems Nautical charm necklace donated by Kira Dworkin $15 value, total $40 value
6. Firestone Restsurant )25 gift card donated by Jodi Suskind of NotaryNow SWFL & KM gems Nautical charm necklace donated by Kira Dworkin $15 value, total $40 value
7. Mary Kay $25 gift card donated by Gail Alldaffer Langner & KM gems Nautical charm necklace donated by Kira Dworkin $15 value, total $40 value
8. Clambake Restaurant $25 gift card procured by Deb Nashed & KM gems Nautical charm necklace donated by Kira Dworkin $15 value, total $40 value
9. KM gems turquoise & silver anklet w/ sea stars & turtles donated by Kira Dworkin $25 value
10. KM gems turquoise & silver anklet w/ sea stars & turtles donated by Kira Dworkin $25 value
11. KM gems turquoise & silver anklet w/ sea stars & turtles donated by Kira Dworkin $25 value
12. Pat Kazor’s hand crafted beaded bracelet in seashell $40 value
13. KM gems navy cord w/ silver anchor hook bracelet donated by Kira Dworkin $25 value & Brittany Baker donated an 1 hour photo session w/ her Captured by B Photography- Timeless Family Photography value $150, total value $175
14. KM gems navy cord w/ silver anchor hook bracelet donated by Kira Dworkin $25 value
15. KM gems navy cord w/ silver anchor hook brace $25 value
16. KM gems navy cord w/ silver anchor hook bracelet donated by Kira Dworkin $25 value
17. KM gems navy cord w/ silver anchor hook bracelet donated by Kira Dworkin $25 value
18. KM Gems
![img](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t18/2/16/1f9dc_1f3fb_200d_2640.png)
Mermaid earring donated by Kira Dworkin $25 value
19. Transitions Life Coach Sessions donated by Kyle Henderson – Value $200 value
20. Cool Air Annual Service Contract – procured by Val Childs $200 value
If you would like to join us at 4:30pm for dinner/apps/drinks at Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, Dutch treat just email Deb@Debonair-Travel.com with the number in your party.
#imperialsisterhood
Please do not RSVP in Meet-up. Use the ABWA Imperial River Eventbrite.com. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abwa-sunset-cruise-on-the-gulf-save-the-date-july-19-6pm-tickets-1361550467099
2 attendees
Wed, Jul 30, 2025, 2:00 PM EDTPalms of Edisonia Chapter of ABWA
deep Lagoon McGregor Fort Myers, Fort Myers, FL
Meet New Friends
Bring businesses cards to exchange and build relationships
1 attendee