Collaborate
Let’s build something for the 239.
We partner with local businesses, nonprofits, chambers and local government on events that bring Southwest Florida together.
Who we work with
Community partners.
01 · Co-host and activate
Local businesses
Restaurants, venues, retailers, developers and service businesses that want to host or co-host a night with Southwest Florida’s most connected crowd.
- Co-hosted mixers and launch nights
- Venue takeovers and grand openings
- Panels, workshops and member perks
- Cross-promotion to both audiences
02 · Bring the crowd
Nonprofits and charities
We help nonprofits reach a new generation of supporters with benefit nights, fundraisers and volunteer days built around a great social experience.
- Benefit nights and fundraisers
- Awareness and donor events
- Volunteer and service days
- Young professional board recruiting
03 · Build community
City, county and local government
We partner with cities, counties, economic development offices and downtown districts on events that support local business and bring residents together.
- Small business and economic development mixers
- Downtown and district activations
- Ribbon cuttings and community celebrations
- Civic and public-private events
04 · Grow together
Chambers, associations and schools
Chambers of commerce, trade associations, young professionals groups, colleges and universities that want joint events and a wider reach.
- Joint mixers and member exchanges
- Speaker series and panels
- Young professionals programming
- Student and career connections
What we bring
The room, and the work.
- 01A curated audience of founders, business owners, executives and young professionals across Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Estero and Bonita Springs
- 02Event planning and production, from concept and venue to run of show
- 03Promotion across our website, events calendar, email list and Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Facebook
- 04Relationships with venues across the 239
- 05Photos and recap content you can share with your own community
How it works
Tell us about your organization, your goal and your timing.
We shape the concept, venue and format with you, and agree on who handles what.
We promote it to our community, host the night and share recap photos and content.
Collaboration inquiry
Start a conversation.
Tell us about your organization and what you have in mind. A founder will follow up.
Looking for paid brand visibility instead? See sponsorship options. Prefer email? hello@239collective.com
Questions
Does The 239 Collective partner with nonprofits?
Yes. We collaborate with Southwest Florida nonprofits and charities on benefit nights, fundraisers, awareness events and volunteer days that introduce their cause to our community of founders, business owners and young professionals.
Can a city, county or chamber co-host an event with The 239 Collective?
Yes. We work with local government, economic development offices, downtown districts and chambers of commerce on small business mixers, community celebrations and civic events across Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Estero and Bonita Springs.
Is there a cost to collaborate?
Every collaboration is built case by case. Community and nonprofit partnerships are often structured as shared events rather than paid sponsorships. Brands looking for paid visibility can see our sponsorship options.
How far in advance should we reach out?
Ideally 6 to 8 weeks before your target date for a standalone event, and earlier for larger community events. Send an inquiry with your timing and we will tell you what is possible.