BARRON COLLIER COMPANIES RECEIVES ULI SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 2024 CORPORATE LEGACY AWARD
NAPLES, FL., — April 15, 2024—Barron Collier Companies has been named as the first recipient of the Corporate Legacy Award from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Southwest Florida. The award is being given to an organization in the Southwest Florida region who sets the standard for the land use and development industry, improves their community and shapes the future of real estate.
“This year, we are proud to recognize Barron Collier Companies as the 2024 Corporate Legacy Award recipient for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and community stewardship,” said Jackie Davis, Executive Director of ULI Southwest Florida. Barron Collier Companies will be honored at the Vision Awards Event on May 15 at Miromar Lakes Golf & Beach Club.
Brian Goguen, Chief Investment Officer for the Barron Collier Companies said, “The Urban Land Institute is an international real estate organization whose mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities. Our organization has been actively involved with ULI Southwest Florida and ULI Nationally for the past 20 years. We are proud of the role that Barron Collier Companies has played in the development of Collier County since its inception including more recent projects such as the mixed use Mercato project in North Naples and Ave Maria, the Master Planned Community in Eastern Collier County.”
ABOUT BARRON COLLIER COMPANIES
Barron Collier Companies has a rich history in Southwest Florida, dating back to 1911 when its founder, Barron Gift Collier Sr. made his first land purchase of Useppa Island and eventually acquired over 1.3 million acres of land here. He brought the first telephone service, first railroad, first newspapers, and first bus company to this area. Collier’s unwavering determination and foresight was matched by his strong values, his business sense, and his respect for the land he owned. Today, these qualities remain the cornerstone of success for the Barron Collier Companies.
Over the years, the Barron Collier Companies has grown from a land holding company to one of the largest diversified companies in Southwest Florida, with business ventures including extensive agricultural operations, commercial and residential real estate development, and oil exploration and mineral management. For more information, please visit www.barroncollier.com or call 239-262-2600. Please visit www.barroncollier.com to learn more about Barron Collier Companies project portfolio.
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