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LCF Alumni Association Leadership Lunch: County Sales Tax Initiatives: Past, Present, and Future

County Sales Tax: Funding Growth & Community Needs

Thursday, May 14, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

* Registration open until 5/13/26 at 12:00 AM (EDT)

Event Details

County Sales Tax Initiatives:  Past, Present, and Future

Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn focused on County Sales Tax Initiatives

  

Discussion points/Three Takeaways:

  1. Understand the Impact:
    Learn how Collier County’s 1% surtax initiative (2018) accelerated funding for essential infrastructure and community projects, reaching its financial goals ahead of schedule.
  2. Explore Ongoing Challenges:
    Discover how surtax funds address long-term planning needs and ongoing challenges in areas like growth management, transportation, and behavioral health.
  3. See the Results:
    Review specific examples of completed and in-progress projects—such as road improvements, regional park, workforce training center, behavioral health center—and discuss their significance for Collier County’s future.

 


Please be advised that photographs and video may be taken at the event for use by The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce-Leadership Collier Foundation and the "host site" website, marketing materials, social media, press releases and other publications. By registering for this event, you consent to The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce-Leadership Collier Foundation and the "host site" using your image and likeness without compensation. 


If you have any questions, please reach out to Courtney Curatolo, PhD at courtney@napleschamber.org


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