All stories deserve a happy ending and Michelle Kotarski’s story is no exception. That is certainly where her story is now but not where it once was. I met Michelle at a Dress for Success event where she spoke to the attendees about her life since connecting with this organization. She was inspiring as she […]
by Tim L. Tetzlaff Director of Conservation & Communications | Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens It’s a common lot in life. An ordinary day for one person can be a watershed moment in the life of another. And so it was on a recent spring morning when you may have been settling in to work […]
by John S. Cox, CCE, CEcD, IOM President & CEO Opportunity Naples seeks to diversify and sustain our economy over time, resulting in economic opportunity for every person in Collier County. Have you read what others are writing about us? NEW JOBS: Naples will see 4% job growth in 2015, the largest percentage increase of […]
What if the Wright brothers never imagined flight? What if Edison hadn’t discovered the light bulb? What if our ability to create was stifled? America has been a leader in innovation since the beginning, American ingenuity and entrepreneurship are the reason we are a world economic leader. Imagination is what built our country. Innovation drives […]
by Kelly Cooper A unique vision to produce a healthy exotic snack came to fruition when The Popcorn Cellar opened its doors on October 26, 2013. Triggered by a visit to Mackinac Island, MI, owners Patti Fortune and Jeremy Domin decided to open a gourmet handmade popcorn shop in downtown Naples, FL. What makes this […]
So it is official – “season is over” – no matter what calendar you use – seasonal residents have headed back north and hoping that there are no more snow storms brewing. So now all of those folks who complain about the drivers – have no one to complain about except all of us year […]
Republicans must unite and reach out to all Americans It’s hard to believe that the 2016 presidential campaign has already begun. The first candidates have announced their intention to run. The Iowa Caucuses and New Hampshire Primary take place next January. Our important Florida Primary will follow in March. Already there’s a buzz about the […]
This is a great time to get out and discover Naples! The roads are easier to navigate so we can travel to those areas that we haven’t been able to experience during the winter months unless we had visitors that encouraged “checking out the sites.” We’ve seen a lot of things changing peripherally while going […]
Is a Howing Success! This annual event, hosted by ALTAIR Training Solutions, is an important avenue of funding for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. In an emotional opening ceremony, the Golden Gate JROTC Honor Guard presented the flag to Brian Jones, CEO of ALTAIR Training Solutions. He raised the flag with fellow veteran and […]
The Laws of Life is a character education essay/speech contest, which focuses on 12 basic character traits: citizenship, cooperation, courage, fairness, honesty, kindness, patriotism, perseverance, respect, responsibility, self-control, and tolerance. Students in grades 4 through 12 throughout Collier County submit essays on the assigned trait(s). This was the 19th year for the contest, which began […]