Small Business Council Committee
The Small Business Council (SBC) of the Greater Naples Chamber provides counsel and guidance on issues of importance to our small business members (businesses with less than 50 employees). Reserved for Premier Members and Chamber Champion members, you will receive an invitation to join the committee upon approval of your Greater Naples Chamber membership application.
The SBC meets quarterly and is led by Committee Chair and Board Member, Michelle Borders – Owner, Naples Network Services; and Mariella Mastromauro – Member Community Relations Specialist, Greater Naples Chamber. Additional social events are scheduled twice yearly for the opportunity to network and connect in a relaxed environment.
The SBC serves as a “focus group” for Chamber staff and our Board to ask questions and get the perspective of the small business leaders. The SBC will provide guidance as to how the Chamber can best serve, communicate with, and promote small businesses. The committee will provide counsel and guidance on specific programming to assist small businesses to grow and thrive.
Micro Business Council Committee
The Micro Business Council (MBC) is the Greater Naples Chamber’s newest initiative supporting the smallest but foundational businesses in Collier County. Designed for micro-enterprises with 1–10 employees, including solopreneurs, start-ups, home-based businesses, mobile service providers, and early-stage ventures, this council provides a home for business owners who often operate independently, with limited staff or resources, yet make a substantial impact on our local economy.
Unlike the Small Business Council, which primarily provides strategic advisement to the Chamber, the Micro Business Council is built as a hands-on support network for business owners themselves. Members will participate in monthly learning, problem-solving, and peer-to-peer connection designed to strengthen business operations, expand visibility, and foster collective growth.
The MBC is an included benefit available across all Chamber membership levels.
Ambassador Committee
Ambassadors actively advocate for the Naples Chamber communicating the benefits, programs and privileges of being or becoming a Chamber member. Through enthusiastic Chamber representation, Ambassadors seek opportunities to educate, promote and share the benefits of Chamber membership with the business community. Ambassador support ribbon cuttings & Chamber events. It is an honor and privilege to be selected as an Ambassador for the Naples Chamber. Serving as an Ambassador offers a great deal of visibility and builds credibility for your own business, while generating stronger relationships for the Chamber in the business community.
Workforce Development Advisory Committee
Workforce Development Advisory Committee is comprised of key community stakeholders, including representatives from local businesses, educational institutions, non-profits, and local government.
This is a business-led committee with the intention of identifying workforce issues regarding training and education, staffing, and retention. By bringing together key players from each aspect of workforce development, we work to find and implement reasonable solutions to strengthen our local talent pool and overall economic climate.
Hector Sanchez is the committee chair.