Professionalshttp://www.naplesnews.com/admin/news/stories/add/# Toggle preview (CSIP) of Southwest Florida will hold its holiday social from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Neon Bar and Grill, 3300 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Spring. Bring a new toy to donate to the sheriff’s Christmas toy drive. R.S.V.P. to Trish Leonard at tleonard@omscorp.net.
The Collier County Women’s Bar Association will hold its annual holiday reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today at Northern Trust Bank, 375 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. The event is sponsored by LexisNexis. Janeice Martin, recipient of the 2007 Woman Lawyer of the Year award, and Ernie Bretzmann, recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Executive Award, will be honored. There is no fee for this event for members and their guests. To register, contact Kim Spiker at 213-6221 or kas15@ntrs.com. R.S.V.P.s will be accepted through noon today.
The Ehlers Group Inc. will host a seminar “Increase Sales by Understanding the Senior Consumer” for real estate professional at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Tower Pointe at Arbor Trace. 1001 Arbor Trace Lake Drive, Naples. Senior housing sales and marketing consultant Bruce B. Rosenblatt will discuss the latest trends of the senior housing industry and options available in Southwest Florida. Limited seating. R.S.V.P. required by today, at 598-3490.
The Collier Building Industry Association will host the following: ARM Committee meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the CBIA office. SMC/CBIA holiday party and president’s award reception at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Naples Bay Resort. Remodelors Board retreat at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, at the CBIA office. Golf Committee meeting at noon on Friday, Dec. 7, at the CBIA office. Remodelors holiday party at 6 p.m. on Dec. 11, at Stonebridge. ARM Committee meeting at noon on Dec. 18, at Kona Grill. For more information, call the CBIA office at 436-6100.
The Village on Venetian Bay and Chabad Jewish Center of Naples will host a festival of lights celebration at its Hanukkah Fest and public menorah lighting ceremony on Tuesday night, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Village, 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., on the south end. For more information, contact Chabad of Naples at 404-6993 or hanukah@chabadnaples.com.
The Community Association Officers Forum, established by Edison College’s Office of Continuing Education to help condo association officers understand the issues that they face as members of their community associations’ boards of directors, will meet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Naples at the Lely campus of Edison College and in Fort Myers at The Hilton Garden Inn, 12600 University Drive. This year’s topics are the following: Tuesday in Fort Myers and Wednesday in Naples “This could never happen to us! Your association may already be a victim of fraud;” on Jan. 8, in Fort Myers and Jan. 9, in Naples “Dealing with Damage 101;” on Feb. 5 in Fort Myers and Feb. 6, in Naples “The Essential Ingredients of Being a Knowledgeable Board Member;” March 4, in Fort Myers and March 5, in Naples “Legal and Accounting Update: What’s New? What’s Coming?” Participants may choose either location. There is no charge to attend but reservations must be made in advance. Register at www.GuardianPropertyManagement.net, or call 514-7432 in Collier or toll free from Lee County at 888-514-7430.
The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce will host the following events:
• Wake Up Naples at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Naples Hilton. Topic is 2007 salary survey, featuring a three member panel comprised of Collier County business leaders that participated in the survey. Pre-register at www.napleschamber.org. Members, $20; future members, $25. Register online at www.napleschamber.org.
• Its annual holiday party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Naples Hilton. Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. The event is for members only. Cost is $10 in advance before 5 p.m. on Dec. 12, or $20 at the door for members and guests of members, must be accompanied by member.
• A 60-Minute Success seminar “Negotiating Skills,” presented by Duwayne Keller from Dale Carnegie from 10:45 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the Chamber, second floor conference room, 2390 U.S. 41 N. This event is free, but pre-registration is required and can be done online at www.napleschamber.org.
Naples Area Professional League of Executives Service (N.A.P.L.E.S.) will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday at Encore Bistro & Bar, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road in the Naples Walk Plaza. Networking begins at 7:30 a.m. The speaker will be Debb Burrington with Congress Jewelers. For more information, call Tim Tillapaugh at 825-7711, or visit www.naplesgroup.net.
LivingInNaples.com, partnering with Edison College is hosting networking EXPO 2007 from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Edison College in East Naples. For more information, visit www.LivingInNaples.com, or call Ramia Macdonald at 404-3521 or 1-888-232-8092.
Florida Gulf Coast University and The Economic Development Council of Collier County will hold its final software technologies distinguished lecture series “ITIL: A Strategic Key to the Future,” presented by John Connor, CTO and senior vice president, ASG Software Solutions, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Florida Gulf Coast University student union, room No. 213. R.S.V.P. at Robert@eNaplesFlorida.com.
Florida Gulf Coast University’s Florida Institute of Government, for managers and employees from both the private and public sectors will host “The Gift of Optimism,” presented by David Kelley from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at the student union No. 214. The half-day workshop is part of its the Florida Institute of Government’s Professional Development series. Learn how to: develop techniques to fight negativity, understand the psychology of positive thinking and demonstrate the value and appropriate use of humor in the workplace. Cost is $69. For more information, contact Joanne Hartke a 590-7815, or jhartke@fgcu.edu.
The Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce will host the following events:
• Its 22nd annual Holiday Boat Parade Saturday on the Imperial River. Enter a boat in the parade, or participate as an “active spectator.” For more information, contact Dort Bear at the Chamber.
• Its annual holiday party from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 13, at Shadow Wood Country Club. Advance reservations cost $30 per person and $40 at the door. Bring an unwrapped toy that night to be distributed to children in need in the Bonita Springs community. For details, contact Geraldine at the Chamber.
• Power networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club.
Carla Bonten Realty Inc. will host a holiday bead party fundraiser to benefit Miracles in Action, a Naples-based nonprofit organization, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, at the Spanish Wells Carla Bonten Realty, 28000 Spanish Wells Blvd, Suite 103, Bonita Springs. The event will feature handmade Guatemalan beaded necklaces, purses, bracelets and more. Sales of these beaded handicrafts will help local non-profit Miracles in Action support the administrative costs of their many projects in Guatemala. R.S.V.P. by Friday, by calling Carla Bonten Realty Inc. at 949-9122.
The Naples/Collier chapter of Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) will host a workshop titled “Financing Your Business” from 9:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Central Library, 650 Central Ave. A panel of financial specialists will provide insight into obtaining the capital you need. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, visit www.scorenaples.org and click on WORKSHOPS and then on SIGN UP! or, call 430-0081.
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Neapolitan Chapter will host its holiday dinner “Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your Identity,” presented by Carrie Kerskie, owner of Marcone Investigations, at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 18, at Naples Hilton & Towers. Attendees will learn about the latest scams and ways to protect themselves and their business from this multibillion-dollar industry. The event is open to the public. Members, $30; nonmembers. $35. Reservations are required must be received by noon on Thursday before the meeting. For additional information, visit www.abwaneapolitan.org or call 513-4652.
Mortgage Bankers Association of Southwest Florida will hold its monthly luncheon meeting for mortgage bankers and affiliated business people from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, at Carrabba’s Restaurant, 4320 U.S. 41 N., Naples. There will be no speaker in December. The meeting will be celebrating the holiday season and attendees are being asked to bring toys that will be donated to the East Naples Fire Department for distribution to families in need. For more information, call Mary Harper at Royal Palm Bank 593-5522 or send an e-mail to mary.harper@mercbanx.com.
The Downtown Naples Association (DNA) in conjunction with the Naples Daily News will host a Naples City Council candidates forum from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. The forum will be moderated by Jean Rawson. The event will be sponsored in part by the Naples Daily News and the American Business Women’s Association. Candidates for the Naples City Council election have until 5 p.m. Tuesday to register with the City of Naples clerk.
Florida Gulf Coast University will hosts its ninth annual entrepreneurs law school for small business owners on Saturday Jan. 26., at at FGCU’s main campus in the student union building. The eight hourlong sessions will give participants an opportunity to interact with 21 attorneys. The event is being coordinated by the Small Business Development Center and Center for Leadership and Innovation and will be sponsored by the law firm of Becker&Polikoff, KeyBank and Oswald Trippe and Co. Cost is $95. To register, visit www.cli.fgcu.edu/sbdc/lawschool/.
Business Network International will hold its weekly breakfast meeting art 8 a.m. Tuesdays at the Bonita Springs Moose Lodge, 25101 Old 41 Road. For more information call Ann Hughes at 596-0054, or visit www.smallbiz/meetup.com/432.
Goal Setters Business Network International, a new North Naples chapter, will hold its weekly meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesdays at 1865 Veterans Park. Cost is $10. For more information, call Lola Moore at 398-3006 or Kelly Salmons at 597-0787.
Business Network International will hold its weekly meeting at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 7100 Airport-Pulling Road N., North Naples. For more information and to make a reservation, call 354-3224.
Business Network International, a Bonita BizNet chapter, will hold its weekly breakfast at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at Spanish Wells Country Club, 9801 Treasure Cay Lane, Bonita Springs. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Elizabeth Brune at 495-5472 or www.bniswfl.com.
Kiwanis Club of Naples on the Gulf will hold its weekly meeting at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Perkins Restaurant, 3585 Pine Ridge Road, North Naples. Kiwanis Club of Naples will hold its weekly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette-Frank Road N., Naples. For more information, call 597-3261.
Kiwanis Club of Pelican Bay holds its weekly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 4320 U.S. 41 N. For more information, visit www.kiwanisofpelicanbay.org.
Kiwanis Club of Northside Naples will hold its weekly meeting from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Thursdays at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Ave., North Naples. For more information, visit www.NorthsideNaplesKiwanis.com.
Kiwanis Club of East Naples holds its weekly meeting at 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Perkins Restaurant, 4335 U.S. 41 E., East Naples. The cost, which includes breakfast, is $8. For more information, call 403-5437.
