Southwest Florida CEO News

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Big thanks to Jenn Wideberg for coming into class and talking to our SWFL CEO students! She shared her journey as a business owner of Paradise Coast City Lifestyle & MontVi, along with ...

Big thanks to Jenn Wideberg for coming into class and talking to our SWFL CEO students! She shared her journey as a business owner of Paradise Coast City Lifestyle & MontVi, along with ...

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This week our students heard from Peggy Lamb and Erin Elferdink of Halstatt Real Estate Partners! They shared insights about their roles, offered great life advice, and walked us ...

This week our students heard from Peggy Lamb and Erin Elferdink of Halstatt Real Estate Partners! They shared insights about their roles, offered great life advice, and walked us ...

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This week we were honored to welcome Curt Culver, Non-Executive Chairman of MGIC Investment Corporation, as our guest speaker in the SWFL CEO class. He shared his incredible journey ...

This week we were honored to welcome Curt Culver, Non-Executive Chairman of MGIC Investment Corporation, as our guest speaker in the SWFL CEO class. He shared his incredible journey ...

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Grateful to Tarren Bragdon for kicking off our $5 Challenge again this year! Each student gets $5 to build something meaningful—selling a product, offering a service, hosting an ...

Grateful to Tarren Bragdon for kicking off our $5 Challenge again this year! Each student gets $5 to build something meaningful—selling a product, offering a service, hosting an ...

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Happy Veterans Day! Grateful for the courage and sacrifices of our veterans. Last week, SWFL CEO Students wrote Christmas cards in class to thank them for their service.

Happy Veterans Day! Grateful for the courage and sacrifices of our veterans. Last week, SWFL CEO Students wrote Christmas cards in class to thank them for their service.

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Today SWFL CEO students had the opportunity to hear from Deborah Olson, Scholarship Coordinator at the Collier County Community Foundation! Deborah shared valuable insights on ...

Today SWFL CEO students had the opportunity to hear from Deborah Olson, Scholarship Coordinator at the Collier County Community Foundation! Deborah shared valuable insights on ...

0 Video 1 Image November-10-2025View Article
SWFL CEO Students kicked off their first Mentor Meet-Up and Breakfast at Moorings Park in style — Halloween style! Since the event fell on October 31st, students and mentors embraced ...

SWFL CEO Students kicked off their first Mentor Meet-Up and Breakfast at Moorings Park in style — Halloween style! Since the event fell on October 31st, students and mentors embraced ...

0 Video 1 Image November-09-2025View Article
SWFL CEO Students had an incredible two-day experience visiting Hilton Naples! On Day 1, students met with General Manager Clark Hill, who shared an inspiring presentation on ...

SWFL CEO Students had an incredible two-day experience visiting Hilton Naples! On Day 1, students met with General Manager Clark Hill, who shared an inspiring presentation on ...

0 Video 1 Image November-06-2025View Article
What a wonderful second year of the SAILS Brunch! We are so incredibly proud of our SWFL CEO students for their leadership in planning and executing this silent auction as their ...

What a wonderful second year of the SAILS Brunch! We are so incredibly proud of our SWFL CEO students for their leadership in planning and executing this silent auction as their ...

0 Video 2 Images November-03-2025View Article
Such an inspiring afternoon at the SWFL CEO Showcase Luncheon at FGCU’s Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship! Business leaders, mentors, and FGCU students came together to ...

Such an inspiring afternoon at the SWFL CEO Showcase Luncheon at FGCU’s Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship! Business leaders, mentors, and FGCU students came together to ...

0 Video 2 Images October-24-2025View Article
SWFL CEO students are diving into their class business — this year’s auction at our upcoming Brunch at SAILS! 🎯 They’re learning real-world skills as they source auction items ...

SWFL CEO students are diving into their class business — this year’s auction at our upcoming Brunch at SAILS! 🎯 They’re learning real-world skills as they source auction items ...

0 Video 1 Image October-06-2025View Article
Last week, we hosted our Mentor Orientation at Venture X — huge thanks to them for generously sharing their space with us! 🙌 It was an incredible morning bringing all of our mentors ...

Last week, we hosted our Mentor Orientation at Venture X — huge thanks to them for generously sharing their space with us! 🙌 It was an incredible morning bringing all of our mentors ...

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