Agenda 02/10/2026 Item # 4B (Proclamation for the Florida Economic Development Week)PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, economic development is essential to enhancing the quality of life for the residents of
Collier County by supporting job creation, encouraging private investment, and
strengthening a resilient and diversified local economy; and
WHEREAS, economic development in Collier County is supported through a public-private partnership
between Collier County and the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce in the Partnership
for Collier’s Future Economy; and
WHEREAS, Collier County’s economic development efforts focus on business retention and expansion,
workforce development, entrepreneurship, and strategic industry growth to ensure long-
term economic sustainability and community prosperity; and
WHEREAS, strong partnerships between local government, educational institutions, workforce
organizations, businesses, and community stakeholders are critical to building a skilled
workforce, attracting investment, and supporting existing employers; and
WHEREAS, economic development professionals in Collier County work to support local businesses,
facilitate industry growth, connect employers to talent, and create pathways for residents to
access quality jobs and career opportunities; and
WHEREAS, these efforts contribute to a strong, competitive, and resilient economy that benefits
residents, businesses, and future generations; and
WHEREAS, Florida Economic Development Week is recognized annually to honor the work of
economic development professionals and organizations and to highlight the importance of
economic development in building vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that February 16 – 20, 2026 be designated as
FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10TH Day of February 2026.
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County, Florida
Dan Kowal, Chairman
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COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION
Please complete the form below and email to Proclamations@collier.gov along with a draft of the
proclamation (Insert language on the Draft Proclamation From linked on the same webpage as this Request
Form). Forms must be submitted a minimum of 13 days prior to the requested meeting date.
Please note: A Commissioner sponsor is required!
COMMISSIONER(S) AGREEING TO SPONSOR: Commissioner LoCastro
Once the Board agenda is approved by the Chair, staff will contact you to confirm receipt and presentation at an
upcoming Board of County Commissioners meeting. If you have any questions, please email
Proclamations@collier.gov or by calling (239) 252-8075.
NAME: Sloan Nagy
ADDRESS: 2390 Tamiami Trail N Suite 212 Naples, FL 34103
PHONE: 239-403-2914
EMAIL: sloan@napleschamber.org
DATE OF THE COMMISSION MEETING BEING REQUESTED FOR PRESENTATION: February 10th, 2026
TOPIC/REASON FOR THE PROCLAMATION REQUEST: Designating February 16 through February 20, 2026, as
Florida Economic Development Week
DOES THIS PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZE A SPECIFIC CALENDAR DATE? Yes, the week of February 16 – 20,
2026
HAS THE PROCLAMATION BEEN PRESENTED BY THE BOARD IN PREVIOUS YEARS? Yes
NAME OF THE LEAD RECIPIENT AND TITLE (IF APPLICABLE) WHO WILL BE PRESENT AND INTRODUCED AT THE
MEETING TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION: (Other attendees may also participate in the receipt of the
Proclamation but will be announced by the County Manager as “distinguished guests.” Commissioners may opt to
identify others, by name, in any comments they make during or after the presentation of the Proclamation.)
LEAD RECIPIENT NAME: Sloan Nagy, Director of Business and Economic Research
Note: A photograph will be taken with the County Commissioners at the meeting when the proclamation is
presented. Other persons present with the recipients may also come forward at the time of the photograph.
Would you like a copy of this photograph sent (circle one): Yes, please send via email to Sloan Nagy
Per your delivery selection, please provide a name and email address or physical mailing address if different than
already provided on the form above:
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DATE FORM RECEIVED: RECEIVED BY:
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BY: (SIGNATURE) REVISED 10/2025
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From: Rick LoCastro <Rick.LoCastro@collier.gov>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2026 4:26 AM
To: Sloan Nagy <sloan@napleschamber.org>
Cc: Aixa Capizzi <Aixa.Capizzi@collier.gov>
Subject: RE: Request for Proclamation Sponsorship – National Economic Development
Week
Sloan
I've kept my executive assist CC'd on this email… she will ensure the County's
Proclamation vetting panel gets this information -- they determine if requests meet the
requirements for a County Proclamation.
I believe this one would -- and I would welcome sponsoring it.
…Rick
RICK LOCASTRO
Collier County Commissioner
District 1
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Rick.LoCastro@Collier.gov
3299 Tamiami Trail E, Suite 303, Naples FL 34112
Office: (239) 252-8601
www.RickLoCastro.com
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