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News Press - October 19, 2011
Migrant workers play a far-reaching productive role in Florida economy
Think you want tougher immigration laws?
Existing laws already hold back tourists coming to spend millions here, business owners and workers willing to take jobs that many Americans don’t want.
That was the discussion Tuesday among Southwest Florida immigration experts who discussed the impact tourists, foreign investors and immigrant workers have on the local business community. They spoke to about 35 people who turned out for an event put on by the European American Network at the Bonita Bay Club. .... (Open article)
gulfshore BUSINESS DAILY- August 11, 2011
LEONARD NAMED ZONTA’S WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Trish Leonard has been named the Zonta Club of Bonita Spring’s 2011 Woman of the Year (www.zontabonitasprings.org). A former president of the club and leader of several business groups and nonprofit fundraising efforts, Leonard will receive her award during the club’s third annual Glass Slipper Ball on Nov. 18 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples. Leonard is director of marketing for Florida Gulf Coast University’s Small Business Development Center Office (SBDC) and president of TLC Marketing and Creative Services, her own firm. Leonard’s current community roles include president of the European American Network and vice chair of City of Bonita Springs Arts in Public Places Board.Congratulations Trish!
News Press - April 10, 2011
Chamber connections: European American Network
German tourists bring dollars to Southwest Florida, and area business leaders can learn how far they stretch into the local economy.
On April 19, the European American Network, in cooperation with CIVIC Naples, have invited Eva Countess Kendeffy, German consul general from Miami, and Lee County Port Authority Executive Director Robert M. Ball to discuss .... (Open article)
Gulfshore Business Online - April 7, 2011
LAST EAN MEETING APRIL 19
>>European American Network of Southwest Florida (EAN) (www.europeanamericannetwork.com), in cooperation with CIVIC Naples, will host its last business luncheon for the season at noon on April 19 at Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs. Featured guest speakers are Consul General Eva Countess Kendeffy, German Consul General, and Robert M. Ball, executive director of the Lee County Port Authority. The speakers will discuss the economic relationship between Germany and Florida. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by a lunch. Cost to attend is $25 for or EAN members and $35 for guests. Reservations are required and can be made by visiting (www.europeanamericannetwork.com).
News Press - March 20, 2011
Chamber connections: European American Network
European American Network members and guests enjoyed a candid discussion on higher education at the group’s monthly luncheon March 15.
About 45 members and guests gathered to hear Wilson Bradshaw, president of Florida Gulf Coast University; Terry McMahan, president of Hodges University; and Jeffrey Allbritten, president of Edison State College’s Collier campus, discuss the importance of emphasizing higher education while students are in high school, middle school and even elementary school, said Trish Leonard, president of the network .... (Open article)
Gulfshore Business Online - February 25, 2011
EUROPEAN AMERICAN NETWORK SCHEDULES MARCH LUNCHEON
>>Join the European American Network (EAN) (www.europeanamericannetwork.com) for a panel discussion on, “The State of Higher Education,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on March 15 at Bonita Bay Club. Panelists include Wilson Bradshaw, president of Florida Gulf Coast University; Terry McMahan, president of Hodges University; and Jeffery S. Allbritten, president of Edison State College-Collier Campus. Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. RSVP to attend by March 11. To RSVP or for more information, call (239) 244-3164.
News Press - February 10, 2011
Diplomats Drop In: Envoys in Estero
Mayors meet ambassadors Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson, right, greets Austrian Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Prosl, left, and Luxembourg Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-Paul Senninger during an event Wednesday for the European American Network at the Rookery Pointe development in Estero. Both ambassadors also met Cape Coral Mayor John Sullivan (Open article)
Gulfshore Business Online - February 01, 2011
THE EAN HOSTS TWO AMBASSADORS
>>The European American Network (EAN) (www.europeanamericannetwork.com) will host an evening with Christian Prosl, Ambassador of Austria to the United States; Jean-Paul Senninger, Ambassador of Luxembourg to the United States; and Louise Äkerblom. The reception will begin at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Rookery Pointe Club House. A donation of $20 is suggested. For details and to RSVP, call (239) 948-9680, (239) 948-9680 or e-mail ajhaake@comcast.net.
News Press - January 11, 2011
European American Network still taking applications for small business of year award
The European American Network will give its first European American Small Business of the Year award in conjunction with its 10th anniversary celebration. The award will be given ... (read article)
News Press - January 09, 2011
Trish Leonard, president of the European American Network, said the group had guests from Sweden and Switzerland among other countries at its annual holiday gathering ...
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Gulfshore Business Online - December 28, 2010
EAN TO HOST EUROPEAN-AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS
>>The European American Network (www.europeanamericannetwork.com) of Southwest Florida will host its first European-American Small Business Awards in conjunction with their 10th anniversary, beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 18 at Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs. To submit a company, e-mail your qualifications to the European American Network by Jan. 7 at tleonard@tlc-consulting.biz. Judges from outside of the organization will choose one business as the over-all winner.
News Press - October 20, 2010
BONITA HOSTS GENERALS
Europeans tout their effort in Afghanistans
Four European military leaders told more than 75 people Tuesday about their countries' commitment to the conflict in Afghanistan. The European American Network hosted the luncheon at the Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs.
Brig. Gen. Juergen A. Beyer of Germany, Brig. Gen. Rosario Sivestro Moschella of Italy, Rear Adm. Patrick Martin of France and Brig. Gen. Herman Oude Lohhuis of the Netherlands spoke about their efforts to train military and police and their desire to build schools and hospitals despite eroding support of citizens in their countries.
The four work with the U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
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Gulfshore Business Online - October 18, 2010
EUROPEAN NETWORK HOSTS INTERNATIONAL MILITARY LUNCHEON
>>The European American Network (EAN) (www.europeanamericannetwork.com), in cooperation with the Council for International Visitors in Collier County (CIVIC), will feature four top-ranking military officers at an EAN luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs. The officers are: Brig. Gen. Juergen A. Beyer of Germany, Brig. Gen. Herman Oude Lohhuis of the Netherlands, Brig. Gen. Rosario Sivestro Moschella of Italy, and Rear Adm. Patrick Martin of France.
News Press - October 09, 2010
European partners in terror fight to speak in Bonita
Afghanistan focus of panel
Four men. Four nations. One common cause.
They'll form a panel to give their perspectives on the conflicts in the Middle East - focusing on Afghanistan - at a European American Network luncheon open to the public Oct. 19 at the Bonita Bay Golf and Country Club.
They are senior national representatives, part of the Coalition of Nations that works with the U.S. Central Command in Tampa:
- Brigadier General Juergen A. Beyer, Germany
- Brigadier General Herman Oude Lohhuis, The Netherlands
- Rear Admiral Patrick Martin, France
- Brigadier General Rosario Sivestro Moschella, Italy
The network hosts monthly networking luncheons on the third Tuesday of the month. ... (read article)
gulfshore BUSINESS Daily - Sep 23, 2010
FOUR EUROPEAN MILITARY OFFICERS SPEAK AT EUROPEAN AMERICAN NETWORK
>>The European American Network (EAN) (www.europeanamericannetwork.com), in cooperation with the Council for International Visitors in Collier County (CIVIC), will kick off its 2010-‘11 program year at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 19 at Bonita Bay Club with a luncheon event featuring four top-ranking European military officers. All four are currently serving as senior national representatives of their nations at the Coalition of Nations at the U.S. Central Command in Tampa. Reservations are $25 for EAN members and $35 for guests. Reservations are required.
News Press - May 11, 2010
Euro’s losses could be SWFlorida’s gain
Foreigners face possible ‘last opportunity’ to grab American real estate on the cheap
The financial chaos that has gripped Europe and rattled Wall Street in the past week might not be so bad for the Southwest Florida real estate market.
That’s the opinion of one banking executive who spent more than 30 years in Europe and the Middle East with Chemical Bank of NewYork, handling billions of dollars a month in foreign exchange.
“For a lot of Europeans, they might look at this being the last opportunity to buy that vacation or retirement home,” said Arnold Haake, of Bonita Springs, who founded Royal Palm Bank of Southwest Florida in 2001 ... (read article)
News Press - Feb. 13, 2010
Europeans, Americans make connections
What Trish Leonard enjoys most about her involvement with the European American Network is meeting new people and learning about their cultures.
"It's just amazing how things are different," said Leonard, the group's president. "I think they also want to learn from us. It's really a win-win for everyone." The European American Network, formerly the European Chamber of Commerce, provides ... (read article)
News Press - Feb. 7, 2010
Estero couple named to diplomatic posts
Residents Donald, Gerda Hansen are consuls
Even though more than 420,000 Europeans visit here each year, Southwest Florida has few cultural and economic exchanges with European governments. Estero residents Donald and Gerda Hansen hope to change that ... (read article)