GNL NEWS
Read about GNL members local accomplishments and accolades and learn what we are doing in the community.
Susan Suarez, Nina Gray and Chuck Carlsen Profiled in eBella Magazine
Susan Suarez (VI), president and CEO of the Holocaust Museum and Education Center of Southwest Florida, was recently profiled in eBellamagazine. Also featured was Nina Gray (XI), founder of Collier Resource Center, which guides people through the array of Collier...
Foster Commentary Published in Naples Daily News
"Greater Naples Leadership Volunteers Make a Difference," a guest commentary by GNL President, Jean Foster, was published on November 7 in the Naples Daily News. The first in a two-part series, Foster cited how everyone benefits when nonprofit and civic organizations...
Masters Class XXIV Applications Available Now
Applications are being accepted now for GNL's Master Class XXIV, which will begin in October 2019. Click Here to download an informational brochure about the 2019-20 program and eligibility. Candidates will access the application on the home page of the GNL website....
Naples activist Lydia Galton left legacy as champion of issues
Many people in the public light chase titles. Lydia Ryan Galton chased resolution. Described as tireless, passionate, well read and outspoken, with a disarming sense of humor, she worked to; get Naples its first official botanical garden guarantee environmental...
Bethann Kassman, Class XIV honored by Southwest Florida Business Today
Wonderful honor for Bethann Kassman (Class XIV). From Southwest Florida Business Today . . . Go Beyond Network’s Kassman named among top entrepreneurial women investors of 2018 Bethann Kassman, CEO of Go Beyond Network, an international early stage investing services...
Berlam receives Alumnus of the Year Award from Rhode Island College
Bob Berlam, GNL Class VIII, received the John Nazarian Alumnus of the Year Award on May 3, 2018, from his alma mater, Rhode Island College, in Providence, RI. Read Bob's bio as presented in the Rhode Island College Award Announcement. Bob is a past-president of GNL...
2018 – Thomas D. McCann
(Naples, FL) – Greater Naples Leadership (GNL) has named Thomas D. McCann as the 2018 recipient of its annual Distinguished Leadership Award in honor of his outstanding commitment to both the Naples nonprofit and civic communities over the years. A graduate of GNL...
GNL Announces Members of Class XXIII
Greater Naples Leadership (GNL) is pleased to announce the nonprofit organization’s Masters Class XXIII. Members of the Masters Class XXIII are (listed in alphabetical order): Kevin Barry, Marilyn Bartter, Egon Behle, Susan Carson, Ann Cohn, Jack Condon, Maura...
PORTFOLIO Magazine Features GNL
The October issue of PORTFOLIO magazine highlighted GNL as Collier County's "Hidden Asset" in a two-page article discussing out mission and vision. Below is an excerpt. The full article can be found by clicking here. Founded more than 20 years ago by community...