The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce believes knowledge is the key element and prime motivator of Leadership. The primary objective of the Leadership Collier Program is to educate local business leaders about the societal and economic challenges facing the community today. The nine-month program begins in September and includes 10 full-day sessions throughout the class year. Leadership Collier begins with an overnight retreat in September and ends with graduation in April/May. Each month there is one to two full-day, interactive, hands-on sessions on topics including Human Services, Government, Education, Healthcare, Agriculture, Growth Management, Arts and Media, Law Enforcement, Commerce and Environment.

Leadership Collier members learn and also have fun during each session. The bonds formed with fellow class members last a lifetime.

The Leadership Collier Program was formed by The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce in 1988 to develop a network of informed citizens prepared to assume leadership roles in our community.  In 2004 The Leadership Foundation, Inc. was formed.  This 501(c) 3 organization encompasses Leadership Collier, GAIN (Growing Associates in Naples), Youth Leadership, Campaign for Leadership and the Leadership Institute. The Leadership Collier Foundation, Inc. governs all Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Leadership Programs. Graduates of these programs work to strengthen our community through nonprofit organizations, local government boards and our schools

Many Leadership Collier graduates have taken the knowledge gained through the program to change the future of Collier County through elected offices and volunteer efforts. Leadership Collier has become a top rated educational program. The program has also become a great networking opportunity for people to do business with other leaders in the community.

Applicants should be those who have proven leadership skills and are at the decision-making level in their organization.

 The Chamber’s Leadership Collier program is open to individuals who:

• Demonstrate leadership in his/her community.
• Have an interest in furthering his/her knowledge about Collier County and community leadership.
• Commit to full participation in the Leadership Collier program. (The program requires a major time commitment - please be sure that you can make this commitment before applying.)
• Be active in business in Collier/Lee County

Applicants to Leadership Collier will be expected to become active participants in advancing the community and making a positive contribution to Collier County post-graduation.

Alumni of Leadership Collier are involved in planning each quality session. Graduates will serve as session leaders for the following year’s Leadership Collier Class.

Leadership graduates are expected to be active participants in the committees which make up the Alumni Association’s programs and activities throughout the year. Leadership Collier Graduates will have the opportunity to join the Leadership Collier Foundation’s Alumni Association as Associate Members. Leadership Collier Foundation Alumni (Associate Members) continue their networking through social outings, holiday parties, educational seminars, events and outings specifically tailored for LCF Alumni and the graduation of the current Leadership Collier class each year in April / May.

Leadership programs take less than a year to experience… Leadership Collier Foundation membership lasts a lifetime.

Graduating from The Chamber’s Leadership Collier program represents the emergence of new beginnings and opportunities. The primary objective of the Alumni Program is to continue expanding the knowledge acquired during Leadership Collier programs. It also facilitates the placement of highly qualified members on committees, boards and organizations throughout the community so they may work toward solutions in the best public interest.

The alumni organization builds on the experience, education and friendships established during the Leadership programs.

Leadership graduates are active participants in the committees which make up the Alumni Association’s programs and activities throughout the year. Leadership Collier Foundation’s Alumni Association Associate Members continue their networking through social outings, holiday parties, educational seminars, events specifically tailored for LCF Alumni and also the graduation of the current Leadership Collier class each year in April / May.

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For more information please call Erin Morton at (239) 403-2903 or email erin@napleschamber.org.