BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:LCF Alumni Association Leadership Lunch: Inside Naples Hospitality - Trends & Insights Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Inside Naples Hospitality - Trends & Insights LuncheonJoin the Leadership Collier Foundation for an engaging conversation on the state of hospitality in Southwest Florida what's trending now\, what's coming next\, and how local businesses can thrive in a fast-evolving market. From workforce and guest experience to group travel and luxury tourism\, hear practical insights you can put to work immediately.Expect lively discussion\, networking with fellow leaders\, and actionable takeaways tailored to our region.Date: Thursday\, October 30\nTime: 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.\nLocation: The Naples Princess\, 550 Port-O-Call Way\, Naples\, FL 34102Jenny Gezella - President | Hoffmann MarineJenny has been in the marine industry for 26 years\, living and serving in Naples for 20 years. In addition to overseeing Port O Call Marina\, which houses the Naples Princess\, Miss Naples and Naples Boat Rentals\; Jenny oversees 52 boats across the United States\, including dinner yachts\, traditional paddlewheel boats\, ferry boats\, sailboats\, and rental boats. She has been instrumental in the growth of Hoffmann Marine\, expanding the company from a single boat in 2018\, to over 50 vessels across Florida\, Missouri\, Michigan\, Tennessee\, Wisconsin\, Minnesota\, and Washington\; and has played a pivotal role in expanding the company's presence on Mackinac Island\, Michigan\, where Hoffmann Marine operates ferry service\, docks\, and Sip n' Sail Cruises\, and is among the largest real estate owners in the area. Read Jenny's full bio HERE.Meg Stepanian - Executive Director | Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District A member of the Leadership Collier Class of 2025 and Naples resident since 2004. The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) is a 501(c)(3) organization representing more than 250 property owners and businesses. With a deep-rooted commitment to collaboration\, creativity\, and community\, Meg plays a central role in shaping the avenue's vitality. Her strategic vision and marketing expertise have elevated the district's profile\, drawn visitors from near and far\, and empowered local businesses to thrive. Guided by a philosophy of purposeful partnerships and dynamic storytelling\, she champions initiatives celebrating the avenue's unique character\, securing its place as the cultural and economic heartbeat of Naples. Committed to public service\, she continues to champion nonprofit visibility through BID initiatives\, ensuring Fifth Avenue South supports organizations that strengthen Collier County. Read Meg's full bio HERE.Sandra J. Rios - Public Relations and Communications Manager | Naples\, Marco Island\, Everglades CVBSandra's current role oversees marketing\, public relations and communications efforts for the Tourism Division of Collier County\, FL. She has extensive experience in integrated resort openings and marketing communications for nationally and internationally recognized brands including: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood where she oversaw the pre- and post-opening publicity for the $1.5 billion Guitar Hotel\; Ocean Properties\, LLC in the Sarasota area including the exclusive Resort at Longboat Key Club\, and with several high performing casino/resort properties including Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan. Sandra is a member of the SWFL Press Club and on the Board of Directors of the Collier County chapter of Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. Read Sandra's full bio HERE.Please be advised that photographs and video may be taken at the event for use by The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce-Leadership Collier Foundation and the "host site" website\, marketing materials\, social media\, press releases and other publications. By registering for this event\, you consent to The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce-Leadership Collier Foundation and the "host site" using your image and likeness without compensation. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Inside Naples Hospitality - Trends &\; Insights Luncheon

Join the Leadership Collier Foundation for an engaging conversation on the state of hospitality in Southwest Florida&mdash\;what&rsquo\;s trending now\, what&rsquo\;s coming next\, and how local businesses can thrive in a fast-evolving market. From workforce and guest experience to group travel and luxury tourism\, hear practical insights you can put to work immediately.

Expect lively discussion\, networking with fellow leaders\, and actionable takeaways tailored to our region.

Date: Thursday\, October 30
Time: 11:30 a.m.&ndash\;1:00 p.m.
Location: The Naples Princess\, 550 Port-O-Call Way\, Naples\, FL 34102

Jenny Gezella - President | Hoffmann Marine

Jenny has been in the marine industry for 26 years\, living and serving in Naples for 20 years. In addition to overseeing Port O Call Marina\, which houses the Naples Princess\, Miss Naples and Naples Boat Rentals\; Jenny oversees 52 boats across the United States\, including dinner yachts\, traditional paddlewheel boats\, ferry boats\, sailboats\, and rental boats. She has been instrumental in the growth of Hoffmann Marine\, expanding the company from a single boat in 2018\, to over 50 vessels across Florida\, Missouri\, Michigan\, Tennessee\, Wisconsin\, Minnesota\, and Washington\; and has played a pivotal role in expanding the company&rsquo\;s presence on Mackinac Island\, Michigan\, where Hoffmann Marine operates ferry service\, docks\, and Sip n&rsquo\; Sail Cruises\, and is among the largest real estate owners in the area. Read Jenny'\;s \;full bio HERE.

Meg Stepanian - Executive Director | Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District \;

A member of the Leadership Collier Class of 2025 and Naples resident since 2004. The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) is a 501(c)(3) organization representing more than 250 property owners and businesses. With a deep-rooted commitment to collaboration\, creativity\, and community\, Meg plays a central role in shaping the avenue'\;s vitality. Her strategic vision and marketing expertise have elevated the district&rsquo\;s profile\, drawn visitors from near and far\, and empowered local businesses to thrive. Guided by a philosophy of purposeful partnerships and dynamic storytelling\, she champions initiatives celebrating the avenue&rsquo\;s unique character\, securing its place as the cultural and economic heartbeat of Naples. Committed to public service\, she continues to champion nonprofit visibility through BID initiatives\, ensuring Fifth Avenue South supports organizations that strengthen Collier County. Read Meg'\;s \;full bio HERE.

Sandra J. Rios - Public Relations and Communications Manager | Naples\, Marco Island\, Everglades CVB

Sandra'\;s current role oversees marketing\, public relations and communications efforts for the Tourism Division of Collier County\, FL. She has extensive experience in integrated resort openings and marketing communications for nationally and internationally recognized brands including: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &\; Casino Hollywood where she oversaw the pre- and post-opening publicity for the $1.5 billion Guitar Hotel\; Ocean Properties\, LLC in the Sarasota area including the exclusive Resort at Longboat Key Club\, and with several high performing casino/resort properties including Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan. Sandra is a member of the SWFL Press Club and on the Board of Directors of the Collier County chapter of Florida Restaurant &\; Lodging Association. Read Sandra'\;s \;full bio HERE.

Please be advised that photographs and video may be taken at the event for use by The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce-Leadership Collier Foundation and the "\;host site"\; website\, marketing materials\, social media\, press releases and other publications. By registering for this event\, you consent to The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce-Leadership Collier Foundation and the "\;host site"\; using your image and likeness without compensation.

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