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CREATING COMMUNITY
by Jim Henderson
President of William C. Huff Companies and national speaker for estate downsizing and lifestyle transitions
I t’s important to feel at home and a part of the community
to become a sponsor and in turn, the non-profits prosper with more
whether you’re a seasonal or permanent resident. To help ces.
resour
Unlike a lot of corporate America, who publicize that doing
promote this concept, we recently held our fifth annual William
C. Huff Companies Cross-Networking event and were amazed at good for the community is good for business, we don’t advertise our
the number of guests that had never met one another. The event was good deeds. Instead, we have a core value within our company that
established to bring business leaders, community organizations and comes from being a part of various organizations on a personal level.
motivated individuals together so that their combined efforts may I believe that one of things we are able to accomplish with our cross-
create a more balanced community. networking events is creating a stronger community. At William C.
When I attend a professional networking event, (i.e., Women’s Huff Companies, ‘helping others’ is part of our corporate thinking;
Council of Realtors), it’s primarily realtors and associated businesses our staff feels like part of a family with groups such as Friends of
getting together and swapping referrals. And, when I attend a non- Foster Children and Gulf Shore Playhouse.
profit function I find primarily people affected by a specific disease To get acquainted with the various businesses, community
with their close friends and families. In both cases, the meetings are organizations and local non-profits in Collier County, there are
very limited to the specific cause or profession. I believe there are many resources such as the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
‘cross connections’ between non-profits and professional network website and Visitor’s Center, and the Community Foundation
organizations that could be made. which has a listing for every non-profit registered in Collier
By putting several non-profits together with different businesses County. Creating a loving home, a thriving business and a healthy
at the same event, the human experience seems to be more beneficial community take time, talent and dedication. I urge you to learn
for the networking time invested. Ultimately, local businesses get more and get involved.
the recognition they deserve which places them in a better position ADVERTORIAL
A Tradition of Quality
A FULL-SERVICE LOGISTICS PROVIDER SPECIALIZING IN
COMPLETE CONCIERGE SERVICE FOR DISCERNING CLIENTELE
IN NAPLES AND AROUND THE WORLD.
Offices in Naples, Florida and Barrington, New Hampshire | 800.231.3557 WCHuffmoving.com
Life in Naples | January 2015 97
by Jim Henderson
President of William C. Huff Companies and national speaker for estate downsizing and lifestyle transitions
I t’s important to feel at home and a part of the community
to become a sponsor and in turn, the non-profits prosper with more
whether you’re a seasonal or permanent resident. To help ces.
resour
Unlike a lot of corporate America, who publicize that doing
promote this concept, we recently held our fifth annual William
C. Huff Companies Cross-Networking event and were amazed at good for the community is good for business, we don’t advertise our
the number of guests that had never met one another. The event was good deeds. Instead, we have a core value within our company that
established to bring business leaders, community organizations and comes from being a part of various organizations on a personal level.
motivated individuals together so that their combined efforts may I believe that one of things we are able to accomplish with our cross-
create a more balanced community. networking events is creating a stronger community. At William C.
When I attend a professional networking event, (i.e., Women’s Huff Companies, ‘helping others’ is part of our corporate thinking;
Council of Realtors), it’s primarily realtors and associated businesses our staff feels like part of a family with groups such as Friends of
getting together and swapping referrals. And, when I attend a non- Foster Children and Gulf Shore Playhouse.
profit function I find primarily people affected by a specific disease To get acquainted with the various businesses, community
with their close friends and families. In both cases, the meetings are organizations and local non-profits in Collier County, there are
very limited to the specific cause or profession. I believe there are many resources such as the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
‘cross connections’ between non-profits and professional network website and Visitor’s Center, and the Community Foundation
organizations that could be made. which has a listing for every non-profit registered in Collier
By putting several non-profits together with different businesses County. Creating a loving home, a thriving business and a healthy
at the same event, the human experience seems to be more beneficial community take time, talent and dedication. I urge you to learn
for the networking time invested. Ultimately, local businesses get more and get involved.
the recognition they deserve which places them in a better position ADVERTORIAL
A Tradition of Quality
A FULL-SERVICE LOGISTICS PROVIDER SPECIALIZING IN
COMPLETE CONCIERGE SERVICE FOR DISCERNING CLIENTELE
IN NAPLES AND AROUND THE WORLD.
Offices in Naples, Florida and Barrington, New Hampshire | 800.231.3557 WCHuffmoving.com
Life in Naples | January 2015 97
