Be Engaged. Be informed. Be the Difference. Naples Works. Opportunity Happens. by John S. Cox, CCE, CEcD, IOM President & CEO Each of the three sets of two sentences above describe the work that takes place under the umbrella of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and its Affiliates: Opportunity Naples and Leadership Collier. The […]
It is well known that Naples is a community that does things, we are aggressive in our work on behalf of others. We volunteer, we mentor, we attend fundraisers, we chair events, and we support endeavors. The list of people who do these things in nearly endless but every now and again someone stands out. […]
Do you remember Pat Boone’s #1 hit of 1957 – April Love? Okay you do not need to confess if you do – but I will confess that I could probably remember all of the lyrics. Perhaps you are more drawn to Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong’s April in Paris – or Simon and Garfunkel […]
with our friends in Israel and avoid a “Flounder Moment by Congressman Curt Clawson Everyday we read about the latest atrocities committed by Islamic extremists, threatening the security and liberties of free people everywhere. It’s a particularly troubling time for America, for Israel, and for the entire civilized world. It’s a time for unity and […]
April is one of those months that residents look forward to each year. The weather is quite nice and the roads become almost bearable again, at least the lines for restaurants are not as long. We get that chance to visit areas around Naples that we avoided for the last three months. If one of […]
The summit of international gem bazaars occurs every winter in Tucson, Arizona. Dealers, designers, retailers and collectors from around the world descend upon this dusty desert town for a few weeks of raucous finagling and just plain stone love. What happens in Tucson . . . well it doesn’t stay there, that’s for sure. What […]
Sure, but how about Muntjac, Agoutis, and Tamarins? by Tim L. Tetzlaff Director of Conservation & Communications | Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens Ever since author Frank L. Baum had Dorothy gasp “Lions and tigers, and bears, oh my!” on her journey along the yellow brick road, these iconic animals have become inseparably linked and […]
Now, Naples is buzzing, frenetic with movement. Last year was a record year for tourism in the area and this year our community seems poised to break that record. We have so much to be proud of, from our blossoming economy to our fantastic health and well-being to our beautiful beaches and nearby unique ecosystems. […]
Thank You! You and your guests attended the Foundation of CCMS Wine Tasting Fundraiser, Saturday, February 28th. You enjoyed fine wine and hors d’oeuvres at the Naples Wine Collection and caught up with friends and colleagues. Attendance was $50 per person and helped raise funds for the Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students, […]
SERVICE: “The action of helping or doing work for someone.” That is what more than three thousand people were doing on September 11, 2001. Some lost limbs, many lost their lives and we all lost a piece of innocence. When we think about that day, most of us can say we knew someone directly or […]