The Greater Naples Chamber is excited to announce its signature event, A Night on the Red Carpet presented by Sunshine Ace Hardware, raised $360,000 to support the Chamber’s mission to cultivate economic opportunity for all.

            The event was held on Thursday, April 24 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburon. Approximately 400 business and community leaders were in attendance. Attendees heard from keynote speaker Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson and celebrated the accomplishments of Jay and Patty Baker, the 2025 Naples Daily News Outstanding Citizens of the Year award recipients.

            “We are incredibly grateful for the support of Collier County business and community leaders,” said Kristina Park, president and CEO of the Greater Naples Chamber. “The Chamber is woven into the DNA of our community, reflecting the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of Collier County’s founders. We are excited that so many individuals, businesses and community leaders see the value of investing in the Chamber and look forward to carrying this momentum forward for years to come.”

            Sunshine Ace Hardware was the title sponsor for the event. Barron Collier Companies was the keynote sponsor, Stock Development was the bar sponsor, Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida was the red carpet sponsor, Moorings Park was the dessert sponsor, Owen-Ames-Kimball was the entertainment sponsor, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP was the paddle raise sponsor, Gulf Coast International Properties was the valet sponsor and Collier Community Foundation was the program sponsor. Tabletop sponsors were Artis–Naples, Baker Senior Center Naples, Denton Cohen & Grigsby P.C., Florida Gulf Coast University, Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing and Public Relations, Groom Construction Co and LocaliQ/Naples Daily News.

            The event was co-chaired by Kristen Coury, CEO and producing artistic director for Gulfshore Playhouse; Claudine Leger-Wetzel, vice president of sales and marketing for STOCK Development; Brenda O’Connor, executive director, membership for the Naples Yacht Club, and Vicki Tracy, chief operations officer for Gulf Coast International Properties.

            For more information about the Greater Naples Chamber, visit napleschamber.org.