The Naples Chamber is hosting a vibrant discussion on how ‘Blue Equals Green,’ focusing on how water quality impacts the bottom line on May 1, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at The Hyatt House. With opening remarks by Scott Lutgert, Chairman of The Lutgert Companies, the conversation will center upon a recent analysis of the economic repercussions of degraded water quality.

Panelists will also discuss how good water quality has a positive economic impact and how projects and policies seeking to improve water quality will pay off through a more robust economy. SCCF partnered with Captains For Clean Water, and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida on the study. Leaders of all three organizations are featured on the panel.

Here’s the line-up:

Opening Remarks: Scott Lutgert, Chairman, The Lutgert Companies

Moderator: Kristina Park, CEO & President, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce

Panelist Partners: 

Captain Daniel Andrews, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Captains for Clean Water

James Evans, CEO, Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF)

Rob Moher, President & CEO, Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Corey R. McCloskey, President John R. Wood Properties

Presenting Sponsor:  Collier Community Foundation