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Collier County Business of the Month
Nomination Form
Each month, The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Collier County Commissioners
recognize an organization that has enhanced the community through financial, volunteer and active
involvement in organizations and programs that assist in creating a better quality of life for all citizens in
Collier County.
The honoree is presented with a commemorative plaque at the Board of County Commissioners meeting.
A photo and news release is distributed to all Southwest Florida media and Chamber members, as well as
featured in Chamber Connect™, the Chamber’s website, and promoted through social media.
Please email the completed nomination form below to Kristi Bartlett at kristi@napleschamber.org
<mailto:kristi@napleschamber.org>.
Business Name: Pickle Pro LLC
Owner/Executive Name: Todd Press
Email: Info@picklepro.com
Phone: 844.332.7069
Business Description (50 words or less): Pickle Pro LLC designs, manufactures, and markets affordable
composite Pickleball paddles and accessories at their Factory Outlet Store in Naples, FL. Using the latest
CAD/CAM and CNC equipment and techniques, they employ cutting edge e-commerce, inventory
management, and shipping/fulfillment technologies. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North
America. www.picklepro.com <http://www.picklepro.com>.
Year Founded: 2013
How has the organization enhanced the community through financial, volunteer and active
involvement in organizations and programs? (500 words or less):
PicklePro employs 5-8 local residents.
PicklePro needed expansion and decided to purchase a larger plant in Collier County.
PicklePro donates paddles and accessories to local youth groups and also non-profits all over the country.
PicklePro has sponsored many local Pickleball charities and tournaments in Collier County and
Nationally.
Most PicklePro employees are involved in local charities.
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02/14/2017
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 5.B
Item Summary: Presentation of the Collier County Business of the Month for February 2017 to
Pickle Pro LLC. To be accepted by Tom Watson, Operations Manager, Pickle Pro, LLC; Susan Kuhar,
Account Executive, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce; and Bethany Sawyer, Membership
Engagement Specialist, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce.
Meeting Date: 02/14/2017
Prepared by:
Title: – Board of County Commissioners
Name: Sherry Greco
02/03/2017 3:01 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
02/03/2017 3:01 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 02/06/2017 12:55 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 02/06/2017 1:19 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/14/2017 9:00 AM
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