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The Collier County Tourist Development Council will meet at 9 a.m. today at the Collier County Government Center, administration building F, third floor, 3301 U.S. 41 E., East Naples. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call Jack Wert at 252-2384.

Collier County Commission chambers

The Collier Building Industry Association will host the following: Its 19th annual Ross W. McIntosh Show “Southwest Florida Residential Development Snapshot, A Naples-Centric Perspective,” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Naples Hilton on U.S. 41. Networking reception and dinner with the presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Gulfshore Life and Contractor’s Choice Supply, a Raymond Co. ARM Committee meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the CBIA office. SMC/CBIA holiday party and president’s award reception at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 4, 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 Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce will host the following events:

• Building a Better Business workshop “Strategies to Grow Your Business by Marketing to Existing Customers,” with a panel presentation, including Blase Ciabaton, Cindy Dobyns, Newt Barrett and Lisa Sparks from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Chamber, 2390 U.S. 41 N., second floor conference room. Members, $20; future members, $30. Register online at www.napleschamber.org.

• Wake Up Naples at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 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.

• Accelerated Networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, at Stonewood Grill & Tavern, 7935 Airport-Pulling Road N., North Naples. The event is sponsored by Wal-Mart. Members, $15; future members, $20. Register by Dec. 1, at www.napleschamber.org. No walk-ins will be admitted.

• 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.

• A 60-Minute Success seminar “Negotiating Skills,” presented by Duwayne Keller from Dale Carnegie from 10:45 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Chamber, second floor conference room, 650 Central Ave. This event is free, but pre-registration is required and can be done online at www.napleschamber.org.

Chabad of Naples’ Women’s Circle will host a gourmet kosher cooking class with chef Lévana Kirschenbaum, co-owner of Levana’s Restaurant in New York, at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Ellen Seigel, 4790 Whispering Pine Way Naples, Naples. For more information, visit www.levanacooks.com/.

The Economic Development Council of Collier County will host its annual prelegislative luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Club at the Strand, 5840, Strand Blvd., North Naples. The luncheon will hosts the Collier County legislative delegation and gives EDC investors and your guests an opportunity to receive a summary of the 2007 special session and a preview of the upcoming 2008 session. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Cost of the lunch is $40 for EDC member investors and $50 for non investors, payable prior to the event. If you carried over the cost of the post luncheon that was canceled you will be automatically registered, if not register on line at www.eNaplesFlorida.com. If you or your organization would like to sponsor this or another event contact Beth Skotzke at 263-8989.

Edward Jones Investments will host “Managing Your Income In Retirement” at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Edward Jones Investments, 3545 Pine Ridge Road, suite 300, North Naples. Seating is limited. R.S.V.P. at 596-5115.

Christian Chamber of Southwest Florida will host its fifth annual business expo from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. The expo is open to all Christian Chamber members. Cost is $250. Limited electric available. To sign up or prepay online visit www.hischamber.org, or call 481-1411 for more information.

Palmira Golf & Country Club is hosting a “House Hunters Safari” open house with more than 50 homes participating throughout the development from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday starting at the Welcome Center, 28101 Palmira Blvd., Bonita Springs. Maps noting homes holding an open house will be provided. For more information, call 495-1004, 1-866-PALMIRA, or visit www.PalmiraGolfandCountryClub.com.

The Commercial Construction Sales Industry Professionals (CSIP) of Southwest Florida will hold its holiday social from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, 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. on Monday, Dec. 3, 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.

The Ehlers Group Inc. will host a seminar “Increase Sales by Understanding the Senior Consumer” for real estate professional at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 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 Dec. 3, at 598-3490.

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: on Dec. 4, in Fort Myers and Dec., 5 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.

Naples Area Professional League of Executives Service (N.A.P.L.E.S.) will meet at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, 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 http://www.naplesgroup.net.

LivingInNaples.com, partnering with Edison College is hosting networking EXPO 2007 from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, 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’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., on Friday, Dec. 7, 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 on Saturday, Dec. 8, 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.

• Power networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club.

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.

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. on Tuesday, Dec. 4, to register with the City of Naples clerk.

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.