FoCuS: The Future of Collier Created by Us

What is FoCuS?

FoCuS -- "Future of Collier Created By Us" -- is an organization which will assist Collier Countians in defining their future, then implementing a plan to achieve the goals.

Founded by thirteen citizen and business organizations, FoCuS is now directed by a 65-member citizen Steering Committee from all geographic areas, community groups and viewpoints, including our governments. A smaller Executive Committee implements policy day-to-day. (For a final list of participants and Chairs, refer to the Final FoCuS Report, Winter 1998).

A copy of our official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling (toll-free) 800-435-7352 within the State of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State.

Executive Committee

Co-Chair

Ned Putzell and Susan Diamond

Vice-Chair

Larry Mullins and Fred Thomas

Other Officers

Jerry Coomes, Secretary, and Carol Girardin, Treasurer

Sub-committee Chairs

Dick Botthof, Funding
Jim Bingham, Logistics
Donna Fiala, Outreach
Dean van Nest, Public Information

Sub-committee Vice Chairs

Dudley Goodlette, Public Information
Michael Stephen, Professional
Carl Bontemps, Professional
Michael Collins, Volunteers

Facilitator

Gianni Longo, Urban Initiatives, New York, NY

Founding Organizations

Board of County Commissioners
Collier Building Industry Association
Collier County School Board
Community Foundation
The Conservancy
Economic Development Council
Everglades City Chamber of Commerce
Greater Naples Citizens Association
Marco Island Chamber of Commerce
Naples Area Board of Realtors
Naples Area Chamber of Commerce
Naples City Council
The Naples Institute

FoCuS -- The Future of Collier Created by Us

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