The Partnership’s mission is to assist existing businesses grow for the benefit of all Collier County citizens. The vast majority of our local businesses are small to medium-sized firms led by entrepreneurs. Statistically, existing companies of this size are the ones that will grow and create new jobs in our community. Frankly, the foundation for most economic prosperity starts with existing businesses and their entrepreneurial spirit they generate. That is the American way!
The Partnership will support existing businesses by providing programs that recognize these companies, provide opportunity for their top executives to share opinions/topics of mutual concern, and help entrepreneurs of high growth firms realize their potential. In concert with the Kauffman Foundation, we will work with CEO’s to improve their plans for optimal performance and profit growth.
These Partnership Alliances are all working together to make Collier County flourish:
These Partnership Underwriters have provided the funds to support the sponsored programs:
The Partnership for Collier’s Future Economy is focusing its time and collective resources on the following programs:
- FastTrac® GrowthVenture™: The prestigious Kauffman Foundation designed a ten-week business development program developed for CEOs of existing Collier companies with sales of under $1 million and from 4 through 10 employees. The principle is to improve the organizational business and plan for profitable growth and optimal performance.
Click here to download an application for the next FastTrac GrowthVenture series.
- The Roundtable: The sessions focus on entrepreneurs of companies with high growth potential. These relationship-development programs which include Executive Session, CEO Exchange, and Growth Acceleration Services will help organizational leaders with tools to assist in the direction of their business.
- Community Outreach Campaign: A sophisticated business outreach campaign developed to identify CEOs of local, existing businesses in Collier County who may benefit from economic development programs available to them. Staff leads this volunteer business campaign that engages The Partnership volunteers in directly contacting businesses in our community.
- The Chairman’s Luncheon Series: Quarterly programs are conducted to gain business leaders’ insight and opinions on topics impacting The Partnership and the community. Top executives including Legacy Leaders and community partner leadership are invited to participate in this series.
- Business of the Month: An award is presented to an organization that has enhanced the community through financial, volunteer and active involvement in organizations and programs that assist in creating a better quality of life for all citizens in Collier County.
- Excellence in Industry: The Excellence in Industry award program is a long-standing tradition in Collier County and in the state of Florida. Top companies who exemplify the use of innovation and a responsible approach to economic diversification and business and community enhancement receive the Excellence in Industry Awards.
To Make a Difference with The Partnership please contact:
Michael V. Reagen, Ph.D.
President & CEO
The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
2390 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 210
Naples, FL 34103
Tel: (239) 403-2904
Email: mike@napleschamber.org
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