SanCap Chamber To Host Third Annual State of the Islands, BOTI Title Sponsor

provided to The Santiva Chronicle

The SanCap Chamber has announced Bank of the Islands will be the title sponsor of its third annual breakfast presentation on the State of the Islands 2026 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, 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.

Doors and registration open for the event at 8 a.m. Breakfast commences at 8:30 and the program at 9.

“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,” said John Lai, SanCap Chamber president and chief executive officer. “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.”

Remaining sponsorship opportunities include Lighthouse Level for $10,000 (one remaining), Causeway Level for $7,500 (two available), Periwinkle Level for $5,000, Blind Pass Level for $2,500, Slido Survey (the event-wide Q&A platform – one available) Level at $2,000, and Tarpon Bay Level for $1,000.

For information on sponsorships, contact operations manager Aaron Walton at aaron@sanibel-captiva.org or 239-239-472-8759.

SanCap Chamber members and non-members are invited to State of the Islands. Cost for attendance is $70. Advanced registration is required; walk-ins are not accepted. Register by 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, at sanibel-captiva.org or by contacting Walton at aaron@sanibel-captiva.org or 239-472-8759. Payment is due at time of registration. Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to the event to be eligible for refund.

ABOUT SANCAP CHAMBER
The SanCap Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting the prosperity of its members and preserving the quality of life of our community. The Chamber plays a key role in facilitating communication and cooperation between business, residents, and government to enhance the economic health of the islands. Its website, sanibel-captiva.org, receives over 1.3 million visits per year. For more information about the chamber, visit sanibel-captiva.org or contact John Lai, president and CEO, at 239-472-2348 or John@sanibel-captiva.org.