# Event Details - **Event Name**: ABWA Imperial River May 13 General and Business Meeting - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Our monthly meeting with a great speaker, meeting sponsors and networking with our growing groupAbout this EventNOTE: We are at Embassy Suites now until NovemberJoin us for our May monthly meeting and hear a dynamic speaker on Entrepreneurship!Networking from 5:30 to 6pm. General Meeting starts at 6pm.Business Meeting - Election of new Board and Committee Reports at 7:30 pm.A QUORUM OF MEMBERS IS REQUIRED FOR THIS MEETING FOR THE VOTEEntrepreneurship is often described as freedom, flexibility, and opportunity. But the real lessons—the ones that shape how a business grows—only begin after you take that first step.Our speaker, Diane Pisani, has been self-employed since 1986, building businesses in the travel and Home Watch industries. Through that experience, she has come to believe there is one industry that connects them all: customer service. When you understand how to serve people well, you can build success in any business you choose.In this candid and story-driven presentation, Diane shares lessons learned along the way, including the challenges, the turning points, and the mindset shifts that move a business forward.Designed for both newer and experienced business owners, this session offers perspective, encouragement, and practical takeaways that can be applied immediately.Our annual meeting sponsor is Amy Turner, Executive Director of The Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center.Thank you to Deb Lee Nashed, our other annual sponsor, Debonair Concierge Travel Services, LLC.Our meeting sponsor is Michelle Golab, with Touchstone Crystal.Sponsorships available for July and beyond. Please contact Sam@samblack.com. Member cost is $75 including dinner, a 5 minute presentation and posts in all our social media for the month. Non-members are welcome to be a meeting sponsor for $100 with the same benefits.We welcome visitors. Please let your friends and business associates know about this great meeting. And we now have a Student Rate, only $25 - for any student taking 12 credits. A wonderful opportunity to begin her exposure to the business world. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0b1519d0-3564-11f1-94cc-3b4f07bbef99-rimg-w572-h740-dc01a8a8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0b4f1590-3564-11f1-a0ec-d9550886fa40-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0b8bd070-3564-11f1-a0ec-d9550886fa40-rimg-w913-h740-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0bcc0dc0-3564-11f1-94cc-3b4f07bbef99-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/estero/abwa-imperial-river-may-13-general-and-business-meeting/100001987102167073 - **Event Categories**: Meetups, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Estero - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero - **lat**: 26.4332556 - **long**: -81.7815543 - **full address**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero, 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ABWA Imperial River May 13 General and Business Meeting - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/65848c6070d3d29ede82dc27223a62e1b7dbb28f179f52c9b514fd2bea076884-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1775883930 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ABWA Imperial River May 13 General and Business Meeting being held? - **A:** ABWA Imperial River May 13 General and Business Meeting takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero, 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for ABWA Imperial River May 13 General and Business Meeting? - **A:** Ticket prices for ABWA Imperial River May 13 General and Business Meeting range from USD 29 to USD 39 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission - Buffet dinnerUSD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneral Admission - Student Buffet dinnerUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneral Admission- Dinner Salad Grilled ChickenUSD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing ABWA Imperial River May 13 General and Business Meeting? - **A:** ABWA Imperial River May 13 General and Business Meeting is organized by ABWA Imperial River Chapter. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ABWA Imperial River May 13 General and Business Meeting is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Estero, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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ABWA brings together business 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.ABOUT THE IMPERIAL RIVER CHAPTERSouthwest Florida is home to several ABWA chapters that meet from Punta Gorda to Naples, but none of the existing meetings are convenient to the busy working women of Estero and Bonita Springs. A team comprised of members from chapters in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Sanibel-Captiva decided to create a new formation to serve this growing area of Lee County. Visit us on the web atABWA Imperial River" } ] } ] ```