The Beginning of GNL – Almost 20 Years Ago

The Beginning of GNL – Almost 20 Years Ago

Greater Naples Leadership grew out of the Leadership Collier program established by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce to develop and encourage leadership skills within the business community. This program began in 1989 and continues today.  Parke Wright III had...

History of GNL

Three members of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce took a chance: Parke Wright III, Mike McComas and Scott Salley. Parke Wright III had moved from Tampa, where he had been chairman of the Tampa Chamber of Commerce, to Naples in 1987. He had instigated Leadership...