The Collier Board of County Commissioners highlighted the important role career and technical education plays in Southwest Florida’s economy during a recent meeting. Commissioners approved a proclamation declaring February “Career and Technical Education Month in Collier County” during the Feb. 22 Board of County Commissioners meeting.

Hi there, and welcome to Housing Matters – an occasional update on housing affordability issues in Collier County, Southwest Florida and beyond. Here’s what you need to know this week:

The Collier Board of County Commissioners discussed housing affordability during the Feb. 22 meeting. Commissioners heard from a variety of stakeholders, including Greater Naples Chamber President & CEO Michael Dalby, about this important community issue.

The Collier Board of County Commissioners will discuss housing affordability when it meets on Tuesday, Feb. 22. The discussion is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and will be held in Collier BCC Chambers.

Commissioners are expected to receive a presentation from county staff and hear from stakeholders about how to address housing affordability in Collier County.

More than a dozen early learning centers have closed in Collier County since March 2020, impacting the current workforce and creating economic barriers for employers trying to recruit and retain top talent.

“Early learning is a talent availability issue, which is a business issue, and will continue to be an issue for generations to come if we don’t do something about it,” said Alex Breault, the director of talent initiatives at the Greater Naples Chamber.'

Welcome to Housing Matters – an occasional update from the Greater Naples Chamber about housing affordability issues facing Collier County, Southwest Florida and beyond. Here you’ll find information about upcoming meetings, calls to action and news about housing.

The Greater Naples Chamber has identified housing affordability as a top public policy priority, and works at the local, regional and state level to address this important talent issue.