SANCAP CHAMBER
Bank of the Islands is the title sponsor for the SanCap Chamber’s State of the Islands 2026 on Jan. 15 in Fort Myers. From left, chamber Office Administrator Summer Hammond, bank Vice President David Lowden, chamber President and Chief Executive Officer John Lai, and Communications & Marketing Manager Jade Nakonetschny.
The SanCap Chamber will host its third annual breakfast presentation on the State of the Islands 2026 on Jan. 15 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers.
The presentation will feature updates and insights on recent progress from representatives of the real estate sector, nonprofits, the city of Sanibel, and other key areas of the community.
Bank of the Islands is serving as the title sponsor.
“State of the Islands brings the business community up-to-date on the many facets of island commerce, based on survey results and other data,” President and Chief Executive Officer John Lai said. “This important presentation takes place in lieu of the January business luncheon. It will inform members about changes in post-hurricane status compared to last year at this time.”
Doors and registration will open at 8 a.m.
Breakfast will commence at 8:30 a.m., followed by the program at 9 a.m.
A lighthouse sponsor, the Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) will offer short remarks at the presentation highlighting efforts to promote resiliency, leadership and civic engagement, including the introduction of its Leadership Sanibel-Captiva’s Class of 2026.
Attendees can also visit the CFI’s table to receive more information on how to get involved with the community, pick up a copy of the second edition of the Volunteer Directory, and register for its Volunteer Expo on Jan. 28 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at The Community House on Sanibel.
The State of the Islands is open to chamber members and non-members.
The cost to attend is $70.
Registration is required by Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. at sanibel-captiva.org or by contacting Aaron Walton at aaron@sanibel-captiva.org or 239-472-8759. Payment is due at the time of registration.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Walton.
The Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa is at 17260 Harbour Point Drive, Fort Myers.