2013 Ends New Year Begins

As I reflect back on 2013 I want to say thank you to all my clients who trusted in me, the boards that I serve on to help make our community better, my peers who have supported me and my friends and family who believe in me.  Tomorrow is a fresh start bringing new opportunities. I plan to kick-off my New Year at an educational conference in Nashville which will allow me to meet professionals around the United States that specialize in Special Events.  I have my strategic plan in place and excited to get started. Cheers to 2014!

2013 Holiday Gathering

Every year since 2000 I have gathered friends, family members or new residents to our area who are either childless, have no family here, or just alone for the holidays and host a big feast. This year 29 people came and celebrated friendship and fellowship.  2014 will ring in the New Year with new opportunities for everyone.

Chamber Business After Hours

Always a great time catching up with colleagues and

friends

Bonita Chamber Holiday Party

Great time catching up with business professionals and friends at Bonita Chamber Holiday Party.

European American Network Holiday Party

Great time meeting new people from other countries thanks to our host  from Ireland.

SBDC at FGCU Staff Retreat

Great day with colleagues at the annual staff retreat and holiday luncheon.

FSBDC Retreat

Great getting together with peers at SBDC at F G C U  quarterly retreat discussing ways to help and improve business in Southwest Florida.

SCORE Naples Annual Luncheon

Enjoying a great lunch and awards ceremony with SCORE

Thanksgiving 2013

Family is very important and this year, my son and his girlfriend made dinner and  invited family members including extended family to the celebration.  

Zonta Woman of The Year Luncheon

With Woman of the Year Lori Nelson

Naples Night Out for Project Help

Great time shopping and helping a great cause.  Thank you Andrea White , president of the board for  coordinating this awesome event!

Estero Chamber Holiday Party Dec 5th

Can't wait to attend the Estero Chamber Holiday Party on Dec 5 at Fords Garage in Estero. Located in the Miromar Outlets this will be fun for all.  Make sure your register before we sell out. 

My Garden is Beautiful

I love to spend time in my garden. It's an awesome feeling watching something you planted grow

Memories Are Special

I had the great honor of spending the day with my 12 year old granddaughter.  It was an amazing day.  Sometimes days like this are better than anything else. Thank you Alyssa for spending time with Nana and Gary.

Speakers Assembly Luncheon Speaker Hertz Executive

Learned a lot about the corporate plans for Hertz. Mr Richard Broome Executive VP Corporate Affairs & Communications was the speaker.  Welcome to Southwest Florida!

Speakers Assembly of SW FL Sponsor Reception

Great night thanking sponsors for their support of the Speakers Assembly of Southwest Florida.  Our host Fine Mark Bank.

Estero Chamber Lunch and Learn

Great time learning about year end taxes at the Estero Chamber Lunch and Learn at Spring Run Country Club.

Estero Chamber Holiday Committee

Santa elves are gearing up for the Estero Chamber Holiday Party set for Thursday Dec 5 at Fords Garage located at Miomar Outlets, Estero.  Bring a stocking for any age group or animal to be donated to local charities. Visit www.esterochamber.org for more details or email tleonard@tlc-consulting.biz

Lee County Sheriffs Office at McDonalds Grand Opening

McDonalds on Colonial & SR 82 Grand Opening

McDonald's staff gets ready for an exciting Grand Opening!

Darlene & Michael Tregunno with Ronald McDonald

The grand opening for the newest McDonald's in Southwest Florida was a huge success! Thank you to Lee Co. Sheriff's Office, CAT Country 107 FM, Officer McGruff, Darlene and Michael Tregunno and the McDonald's staff for all your hard work.

Business After Hours Event - co-hosted by TLC & the Center For The Arts in Bonita Springs

TLC Marketing & Creative Services, Inc. and Center For The Arts Bonita Springs are co-hosting the Thursday, October 24th Business After Hours event from  5:30-7:30 at Center for the Arts Bonita Springs.  

This is a great opportunity for business professionals to attend in a fabulous affair at a beautiful gallery with a special art show taking place.    

There will be a harvest theme with awesome food by Chef Jimmy of Jimmy V’s catering in West Palm Beach ( my cousin).  Enjoy a variety of wine &  beer,  50/50 and door prizes.  

Visit www.esterochamber.org to register.  

The European American Network Season Kickoff Event!

The European American Network  (EAN)  is back for another season.  We are kicking it off with a networking mixer on Thursday, October 29th  5:30-7:30 p.m. at Anthony’s Trattoria, 28340 Trails Edge Blvd, Bonita Springs.   

This mixer is FREE for members, $5.00 for non-members and guest(s)!

Learn more about the upcoming program year, network with board members and ambassadors representing  various countries, and enjoy hor d’ oeuvres, a cash bar, 50/50 and more.    

Make a reservation by visiting www.europeanamericannetwork.org  

TLC Awards!!!

Two Recent Awards to report - very proud of them!

1. 2013 Founders Award for Love That Dress!  Presented at Love That Dress event September 28th.  Trish and Christin Collins were the original creators of the now famous and sold-out event which allows women to "swap" dresses for a low price.
Proceeds from LTD benefit Pace Center for Girls, whose mission provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy. LTD is now a trademark event around Southwest Florida and beyond.

2.  FGCU SAC   Best of the Flock. Appreciation certificate.

TLC Ribbon Cutting!

TLC Marketing and Creative Services held their ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 20th with the Estero Chamber of Commerce.  TLC celebrated their 5th anniversary and has recently Incorporated.  

Owner Trish Leonard, is excited to see her company move forward and has plans to continue to grow in other areas of her business.

Follow the yellow brick road...

I am a guest columnist in the April 2013 issue of Southwest Florida BUSINESS TODAY magazine.

Click HERE to read my article!