Agenda 02/27/2018 Item #16F 502/27/2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to provide concurrence of appointment for the nomination of Bill Diamond to the
Local Workforce Development Board, Region 24.
OBJECTIVE: That the Board of County Commissioners (Board) concur in the appointment of Bill
Diamond to the Local Workforce Development Board, Region 24, known as the Southwest Florida
Workforce Development Board, Inc.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc. dba CareerSource
Southwest Florida represents Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. Mr. Diamond will
represent the business sector in Collier County on the Local Workforce Development Board, Region 24.
He was nominated by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce.
As a Board member, Mr. Diamond will assist in determining where the greatest business needs are and
direct staff in developing a focus group, task force, etc. He will be expected to actively participate which
may include chairing meetings, facilitating meetings and bringing business leaders and employers to the
table. The Board Chairperson, as well as other Board members, reaches out to local and state leaders to
garner support. Board members also serve as Committee members where they are involved in activities
such as making site visits to the CareerSource Southwest Florida centers to evaluate services being
provided.
Mr. Diamond lives in Collier County and is the Executive Director at Carlisle of Naples (Senior Resource
Group) and has been employed in continuing care retirement communities sector since 2002.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This request is consistent with Objective 3 of the Economic
Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan, which states: “Collier County will support
programs that are designed to promote and encourage the recruitment of new industry, as well as the
expansion and retention of existing industries to diversify the County’s economic base.”
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To provide concurrence of appointment for the nomination of Bill Diamond to
the Local Workforce Development Board, Region 24 and authorize the Chairman to sign the letter of
concurrence.
Prepared by: Jace Kentner, Director, Office of Business & Economic Development
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Paterno SWFL Workforce Development Board Diamond appointment 2-6-2018 (PDF)
2. Letter from Chairman Solis (DOCX)
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02/27/2018
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.5
Doc ID: 4917
Item Summary: Recommendation to provide concurrence of appointment for the nomination of
Bill Diamond to the Local Workforce Development Board, Region 24.
Meeting Date: 02/27/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager – County Manager's Office
Name: MaryJo Brock
02/21/2018 8:55 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Manager – County Manager's Office
Name: Leo E. Ochs
02/21/2018 8:55 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Attorney's Office MaryJo Brock Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Skipped 02/21/2018 8:53 AM
Office of Management and Budget MaryJo Brock Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Skipped 02/21/2018 8:53 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 02/21/2018 2:55 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/27/2018 9:00 AM
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16.F.5.aPacket Pg. 1495Attachment: Paterno SWFL Workforce Development Board Diamond appointment 2-6-2018 (4917 : Workforce Development Board)
February 14, 2018
Joe Paterno, Executive Director
SWFL Workforce Development Board, Inc.
9530 Marketplace Road, Suite 104
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Dear Mr. Paterno:
Thank you for your letter seeking my concurrence on the appointment of Mr. Bill Diamond, of the
Carlisle Naples, to represent the Business Sector in Collier County on the Workforce Development Board
for Region 24.
I am delighted to concur on this appointment. I am sure that Mr. Diamond will be a great representative
for Collier County as you and your board continue to work toward meeting the needs of current and
future businesses, industries, and workers while building a sustainable competitive economic
environment for Southwest Florida.
Sincerely,
Andy Solis, Esq., Chairman
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Packet Pg. 1496 Attachment: Letter from Chairman Solis (4917 : Workforce Development Board)