The Business Hall of Fame, 2010 Lee County dinner and awards ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. on May 5 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Estero. At the event, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida will induct Jim Nathan of Lee Memorial Health System and Tom Uhler of Uhler and Vertich Financial Planners LLC. into the Lee County Business Hall of Fame. The prestigious honor recognizes prominent business leaders for their professional accomplishments and commitment to the community.
Gold sponsorships are still available for $5,000, while silver and bronze sponsorships are $1,650 and $850 respectively. Each sponsorship level offers a variety of benefits designed to provide sponsors with exposure in the business community. In addition, student sponsorships are available at the cost of $125 per ticket. By attending the event, students have a first-hand opportunity to practice business etiquette skills and interact with local professionals. Additionally, advertisements are available in the event program book for $500 for a half-page and $1,000 for a full-page.
Proceeds benefit Junior Achievement youth programs. To reserve tables or individual tickets or to become a sponsor, call the Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida office at 239-225-2590.
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement provides in-school and after-school programs for students that focus on three key content areas: work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Today, 138 individual area operations reach four million students in the United States, with an additional five million students served by operations in 120 other countries worldwide. For more information, contact the local office at 239-225-2590 or visit www.JASWFL.org on the Web.