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Agenda 06/10/2014 Item # 5A 6/10/2014 5.A. n , The Greater Naples Chamber of(ommerce. Serri.q ill if 5I1i,r(inty 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 Business Currents Magazine, the Chamber's website, and promoted through social media. Please email the completed nomination form below to Kristi Bartlett at kristienapleschamber.ora. Business Name: Golden Tech Owner/Executive Name: Greg Scasny Email: gscasny @golden-tech.com Phone: 239-254-9364 Business Description (50 words or less): Golden Tech is an IT management solutions provider based out of Naples,FL. We specialize in business continuity and disaster recovery,network and IT infrastructure,VoIp phone systems,and cloud computing solutions. Our mission is to pursue excellence in making technology work for people. Year Founded: 2008 How has the organization enhanced the community through financial, volunteer and active involvement in organizations and programs? (500 words or less): As an IT leader in Southwest Florida, Golden Tech has forged many community and business partnerships in the Southwest Florida community, including the Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership,ITEC (International Technical Electric& Construction), SCORE, The Greater Naples /"\ 2390 Tamlamt Trail North,Suite 210,Naples,FL 34103 239.262.6376 1 239.262.8374 www.naplsschamber.org Packet Page-8- 6/10/2014 S.A. Chamber of Commerce,The Ft.Myers Chamber of Commerce,and The Manufacturing Association of Southwest Florida. SCORE is a unique and valuable network of 13,000+entrepreneurial volunteers who offer small business entrepreneurs confidential business counseling services at no charge. One of Golden Tech's five Core Values includes Goodwill and our other Core Values include: Teamwork, Innovation, Fairness, and Loyalty as we place great value in supporting and promoting growth and prosperity within the communities we serve. In the past year,we have supported several community outreach programs and sponsorships. Annually,we sponsor non-profit events in the Southwest Florida community and make it a point to show our support at the events we sponsor by attending each event. Our sponsorships this year include donating to the Ft.Myers National Kidney Foundation walk on March 16th at which our entire office registered as a team for the race in addition to donating$1,000 to the cause. We also sponsored the Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership Gala for$1,000,which allowed us to attend this event and recognize industry leaders and new technologies. Our most significant charity event is our annual "Do Good" event. Each year,we select a non-profit in the area for which we support by raising funds and building awareness for their cause. We are currently in the planning stages of the 2014 Do Good event and will be raising funds to support a Southwest Florida no-kill animal shelter. Golden Tech cares deeply about the imprint we leave on the community we serve and using our abilities to build a better tomorrow. 2390 Tamiami Trail North,Suite 210,Naples,FL 34103 t"'■ 239.262.6376 1 239.262.8374 www.napleschamber.org Packet Page-9- 6/10/2014 5.A. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 5.5.A. Item Summary: Presentation of the Collier County Business of the Month award for June 2014 to Golden Tech. To be accepted by Golden Tech Owner Greg Scasny. Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners. Meeting Date: 6/10/2014 Prepared By Name: BrockMaryJo Title:Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office 6/3/2014 4:59:43 PM Submitted by Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office Name: BrockMaryJo 6/3/2014 4:59:44 PM Approved By Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager, County Managers Office Date: 6/3/2014 5:17:38 PM Packet Page-10-