BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2051@aboveboardchamber.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000 DTSTAMP:20260326T020505Z URL:https://www.aboveboardchamber.com/events/fort-myers-what-great-leaders -know-that-others-dont/ SUMMARY:Fort Myers: What Great Leaders Know That Others Don't DESCRIPTION:When great leaders come together to share their experiences\, e veryone benefits. This special program brings together some of Southwest F lorida's most respected leaders to talk openly about what they've learned\ , what has shaped their success\, and what they believe truly matters in l eadership today.\n\nWhether you lead a business\, a team\, a nonprofit—o r simply want to grow—this is a conversation that matters.\n\n🌟 Why T his Conversation Matters\n\nGreat leadership isn’t about a title—it’ s about how we think\, decide\, and lead others through change. In today ’s fast-moving world\, the difference between good and great leadership often comes down to perspective\, experience\, and a willingness to keep l earning.\n\n💡 Why You Should Attend\n\n Hear real-world insights from respected local leaders\n Gain ideas you can apply immediately\n Connect with others who value growth and leadership\n Leave inspired and better equipped to lead\n\n🎯 What You Will Learn\n\n What sets great leaders apart\n How to make confident decisions in uncertain times\n The power o f communication and emotional intelligence\n Lessons from both success an d failure\n\nSponsors\n\n Talisha Faber: Suncoast Credit Union\n Blake Day: Day Adjusting and Consulting\n\nPanelists:\n• Jim Larkin\, Genera l Manager\, DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops\n\nJim Lar kin has served as General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers a t Bell Tower Shops since 1999\, bringing decades of leadership and hospita lity expertise to the Southwest Florida community. Deeply committed to the region\, Jim actively supports numerous local organizations. He is a Past Chairman of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce\, Past President o f the Lee County Hotel Association\, and has served on the boards of the F lorida Restaurant &\; Lodging Association (Lee Chapter) and the Lee Cou nty Sports Organizing Committee. Jim is also a proud member of the Above B oard Chamber of Florida.\n\n• Dr Dawn Belamarich\, President &\; CEO \, Collaboratory\n\nDawn\, leading a data-informed\, community-driven fou ndation focused on addressing Southwest Florida’s most\, pressing social challenges by 2040. A nationally respected executive and mental health cl inician\, she brings deep expertise in social services\, behavioral health \, and organizational transformation across nonprofit and for-profit secto rs. Prior to Collaboratory\, she held executive leadership roles at Recove ry Centers of America\, advancing clinical quality and operations. Dawn ho lds a Doctorate in Business Administration and Leadership and serves on re gional and national boards.\n\n• Sandy Stilwell Youngquist\, Owner/CEO\ , Stilwell Enterprises &\; Restaurant Group\n\nSandra Stilwell Youngqui st is CEO and owner of Stilwell Enterprises &\; Restaurant Group\, owni ng 7 restaurants\, Inns\, and three Shopping Centers based out of Captiva Island\, Ft Myers and Boca Grande. And recently opened one at RSW Airport.   She has been self Employed since she was 17 years old.  She is the aut hor of Resilient Spirit\, a book on entrepreneurship\, which is sold throu gh Amazon.  She helped Organize and is vice Chairman of the Board and cha irs their loan committee of Gulf Coast Business Bank in Ft. Myers and Napl es\, Board of Trustees of Florida Gulf Coast University. Hope Hospice\, Ha bitat for Humanity\, Chapters Healthcare.\, the world’s largest not for profit Hospice Healthcare Company\, The Horizon Foundation and chairman of their Edison Awards committee. Junior Achievement of SWFL\, Lee Health Fo undation and is Chairman of Development. Gulfshore Life Magazine\, The Cap tiva Community Panel Advisory Board of FGCU Resort and Hospitality School -School of Business\, FSW Daveler School of Entrepreneurship.  Gulfshore Life Magazine\, The Captiva Community Pane\, Advisory Board of FGCU Resort and Hospitality School -School of Business\, FSW Daveler School of Entrep reneurship. She is trustee and past President of SWFL Children’s Chariti es (SWFL Wine Fest).\n\n• Scott Fischer\, Founder\, Scott Fischer Enterp rises \n\nScott Fischer’s career began with a passion for motorcycles a nd a job at a dealership as a teenager. That passion turned into a lifelon g journey of entrepreneurship\, leadership\, and community involvement. Ov er the past 40+ years\, he has built and led multiple businesses across th e country while developing leaders within his organizations. Scott is know n for blending business with philanthropy\, believing that companies shoul d not only succeed in the marketplace but also make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve. His philosophy is rooted in purpose\, people\ , and long-term vision\nModerator:\n• Tim Cartwright\, Partner &\; C o-Founder\, Fifth Avenue Family Office\n\nTimothy Cartwright specializes i n closely held businesses and alternative assets. He leverages extensive t ransactional experience to guide exit strategies and succession planning. Tim has deep expertise in private equity\, venture capital\, and early-sta ge investing\, and is founder of the Tamiami Family of Angel Funds — Sou thwest Florida's first member-managed angel funds. He completed a 12-year term on Florida Gulf Coast University's Foundation Board\, serving as Chai r\, and was instrumental in launching what became the DK School of Entrepr eneurship\, where he taught as Adjunct Professor. For eight consecutive ye ars\, Florida Trend named him among Florida's 500 Most Influential Busines s Leaders.\n\n\nAfter submitting you registration\, click here to go to th e Cart. If you can't register\, please call Jeanne at (239)-910-7426.\n\n\ n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aboveboardchamber.com/wp-content/upl oads/2026/03/Final-ABC_April_Fort-Myers_Final-_1_.jpg CATEGORIES:Fort Myers Meeting LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower\, 13051 Bell Tower Dr\, Fort My ers\, FL\, 33907\, United States GEO:26.55136;-81.86832 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=13051 Bell Tower Dr\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33907\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=DoubleTree b y Hilton at Bell Tower:geo:26.55136,-81.86832 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR