It began in 1981 when leading members of Southwest Florida's commercial and investment real estate community banded together to establish a local organization that would provide:
Led by John States, the president of the Florida Chapter of the Real Estate Securities and Syndication Institute (RESSI), the group formed the state's first regional chapter of RESSI.
The Southwest Florida Chapter of RESSI developed an affiliate membership program that actively involved all professions involved in real estate investment and development. The organization flourished and became one of the most active chapters in the nation.
In 1990, the group sought to concentrate its energies and resources entirely on initiatives and educational programs that addressed local market conditions and investment strategies. Toward that goal, the Real Estate Investment Society was formed as an independent organization, dedicated to assisting members in the effective utilization of real estate through networking, education, public service and a common voice on pertinent issues.
Please view the list below of our Past Presidents:
Tuesday October 10, 2023Kevin Ruane, Lee County commissioner and head of the Recovery Task Force, will report on hurricane recovery projects and funding at the October 10th luncheon. The luncheon is sponsored by Busey Bank.
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Wednesday October 11, 2023Welcome reception for new Florida Gulf Coast University President Aysegul Timur, hosted by FGCU, Horizon Council, Lee County Economic Development, and Horizon Foundation. RSVP at https://horizoncouncilfoundation.com/fgcu-event-registration/
Wednesday October 18, 2023CCIM 3-hour course introduces foundational commercial real estate concepts including market analysis, leasing fundamentals, investor behavior, and asset performance. https://www.flccim.com/districts/southwest-district/
Thursday October 19, 2023CCIM 3-hour course introduces foundational commercial real estate concepts including market analysis, leasing fundamentals, investor behavior, and asset performance. https://www.flccim.com/districts/southwest-district/
Thursday November 09, 2023Festive annual party exclusively for Real Estate Investment Society members and their guests. Live music, full bar and scrumptious hors d'oeurves at Sidney's Rooftop, overlooking the historic Fort Myers River District.