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Agenda 01/10/2017 Item # 5A 5.A 01/10/2017 t:. The Greater Naples Chamber of(milieu. Leading Businesses.leading Communities. 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 ConnectTM, the Chamber's website, and promoted through social media. Please email the completed nomination form below to Kristi Bartlett at kristi©napleschamber.orq <mailto:kristi@napleschamber.orq>. Business Name: BUILD Owner/Executive Name: Jay Howard / Bill Gaston Email: carrieh@build-gh.com Phone: (239) 594-9984 Business Description (50 words or less): BUILD is a commercial and luxury residential construction management firm with a focus on relationship building. Celebrating their 10 year anniversary, BUILD's co-founder,Jay Howard reflects on the company's achievements. "We owe our success to the positive and growing Southwest Florida community, an industry leading team, our repeat clients and the topnotch design teams we partner with."Our mission is to create the highest quality spaces with an emphasis on excellence, always. Year Founded: 2006 How has the organization enhanced the community through financial,volunteer and active involvement in organizations and programs? (500 words or less): At BUILD, we believe in giving back to the community. BUILD has a long history of community involvement and outreach. In keeping,.with our values, we actively support many worthwhile local charitable organizations such as: YMCA. Hope Hospice, United Way, Junior Achievement, Avow Hospice, Harry Chapin Food Bank, Cancer Alliance of Naples, Relay for Packet Pg.25 5.A 01/10/2017 Life,National Fallen Fire Fighters, Girls on the Run of Collier County, American Heart -� Association, and local area high schools to name a few. We also believe in participation within the local organizations. Jay Howard is currently a board member with the Collier Building Industry Association. The CBIA is a member-driven organization,providing its members with educational programs and industry resources that address key issues throughout the construction industry in Collier County. AJ Bremerman, BUILD's Vice President, was chosen to be a participant of the Leadership Collier Class of 2017. The mission of the Leadership Collier Foundation, a 501(C) 3 corporation, is to build a broad- based network of community leaders who enhance their leadership abilities and skills through continuing education, shared perspectives and community involvement in order to enable them to work toward solutions in the public interest. Packet Pg. 26 5.A 01/10/2017 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 5.A Item Summary: Presentation of the Collier County Business of the Month for January 2017 to BUILD, LLC. To be accepted by Bill Gaston, Founder & Principal, BUILD; AJ Bremerman, Vice President, BUILD; Scott McConnelee, Project Manager, BUILD; Susan Kuhar, Account Executive, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce; and Bethany Sawyer, Membership Engagement Specialist, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. Meeting Date: 01/10/2017 Prepared by: Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner—Board of County Commissioners Name: Michael Brownlee 12/19/2016 9:17 AM Submitted by: Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations—Communication and Customer Relations Name: Mike Sheffield 12/19/2016 9:17 AM Approved By: Review: Communication and Customer RelationsMike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 12/20/2016 10:42 AM County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 12/27/2016 1:28 PM Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 01/10/2017 9:00 AM Packet Pg. 27