FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 31, 2023) – Navigating the obstacles with insurance companies, adjusters and contractors after a natural disaster can be almost as frustrating as the damage caused by the storm. That’s why the Above Board Chamber of Florida is hosting a panel of experts to help people get what they they deserve when recovering from a storm. The February luncheon titled “How the right team can turn a natural disaster loss into a win for you!” highlights the importance of forming a team of trusted advisors so you don’t get scammed.
Meetings will be held in both Fort Myers and Naples on the same topic. The emcee for both events will be Jeanne Sweeney, CEO/Founder Above Board Chamber of Florida.
The Fort Myers meeting will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 9 at the Crowne Plaza Bell Tower, at 13950 Bell Tower Dr. The event is sponsored by Brian Chapman, Owner of Chapman Insurance Group and Steven G. Niehaus, MBA, CBI, CMAP, MAMI, Edison Business Advisors.
The Naples meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, February 13 at the Hilton Naples at 5111 Tamiami Trail N. Sponsors are John Huttner, Founder of David J. Hollinger and HollingerJobs.com and Blake Day, Founder and President of Day Adjusting & Consulting.
Fort Myers panelists include:
- Patrick Neale, Owner, Patrick Neale & Associates, Attorneys;
- Tree Tietsort, President LCM Engineering, PLLC;
- Blake Day, Founder & President at Day Adjusting & Consulting;
- Tim Mitchell, President, TOPCAT Property Restoration and
- Janessa Weiland, COO of Chapman Insurance Group.
The Naples panelists will be:
- Patrick Neale, Owner, Patrick Neale & Associates, Attorneys;
- Tree Tietsort, President LCM Engineering, PLLC;
- Blake Day, Founder & President at Day Adjusting & Consulting;
- Tim Mitchell, President, TOPCAT Property Restoration and
- Jamin Eastman, Agent at Chapman Insurance Group.
Sweeney is the perfect person to emcee these meetings because she is living it herself as she wades through all the problems of fixing her home that was destroyed during Hurricane Ian.
“Because of what I am going through, there are a lot of things that I have learned and one of the things I have learned is the importance of having a trusted team,” Sweeney stressed.
At the meetings there will be experts speaking about the 50 percent rule, about making sure mold removal is part of the plan, knowing about your insurance policies, finding experts to ensure the structure is sound and more.
“We want to make sure people know the importance of having a team,” Sweeney said. “There are many things that we need to learn, and we need to listen to the professionals and make sure they are the right professionals. It’s a very scary time for people who were in these storms. There are a lot of little things we can do. It’s a really difficult time, but with our faith, family and friends, we can do this. My goal is to make sure people have the tools and the education on how to build a team to protect themselves and their business.”
The cost for the Fort Myers event on or before Monday, Feb. 6, is $33 for members and $35 for non-members. After Feb. 6, it is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Lunch is included.
The cost for the Naples event on or before Thursday, Feb. 9, is $33 for members and $35 for non-members. After Feb. 9, it is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Lunch is included.
To register for either luncheon go to AboveBoardChamber.com or call 239-910-7426.
The 2023 Annual sponsors are Gulf Coast International Properties, CONRIC pr + marketing, LCM Engineering, Top Cat Property Restoration, E Sue Huff & Associates, Naples Floral, Marketing/Management
The Above Board Chamber of Florida is dedicated to bringing people of all faiths together within the community, in the workplace and amongst one another. Their mission is to supply members with tools that allow them to take every aspect of their lives Above Board. For more information on the event or on how to become a member of the chamber, call CEO Jeanne Sweeney at 239-910-7426 or visit AboveBoardChamber.com.
