BUSINESS MEETINGS

. Empowered Network North Naples Chapter meets at 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, at the Pewter Mug, 12300 Tamiami Trail N. The women-only group is limited to one member in each business category; verify that your category is available when making reservation at www.empowerednetworking.com.

. Lee-Collier Networkers meets for lunch once a month in Bonita Springs and Naples. The next Naples meeting is at 11:15 a.m., Friday, April 24, at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club; $30 at the door or $25 in advance. The Bonita Springs meeting is at 11:15 a.m. on the second Thursday (next meeting May 14) at the Elk's Lodge on Coconut Point Road; $21 at the door (cash only), $16 in advance. Make reservations and payment in advance at www. leecolliernet.com.

. Young Professionals Naples' next networking gathering is from 5:30-8 p.m., Thursday, April 23, at Roy's in Bayfront Plaza. Please bring new (with tags) children's clothes and toys for donation to Olivia's Closet and the Children's Treasure Chest at the Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County. For information, e-mail thegiftgirl@msn.com.

YP members will meet for speed networking at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 30, at Bistro 821 on Fifth Avenue South. Space is limited; e-mail information and reservations, cbarbale@yahoo.com. For information about YPNaples, visit www. ypnaples.com.

. The Naples-based Gulf Coast Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America meets for lunch at on Tuesday, April 28, at the Hilton Naples. For more information, contact Cyndee Woolley, chapter president, at 253-1217 or cyndee@ pbscontractors.com.

. The Neapolitan Chapter of the American Business Women's Association meets for dinner and a business meeting with program at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Naples Hilton. The program for April 28 is "Positioning Yourself for Success in Today's Markeplace." Cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Reservations must be made by noon on the Thursday before each meeting. Call 513- 4652, e-mail info@abwaneapolitan.org or visit www.abwaneapolitan.org.

. It's Five O'Clock Somewhere, networking for business professionals in and around Bonita Springs, meets at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in the lounge at the Trianon Hotel at Bonita Bay. Free.

. Leadership Bonita celebrates its class of 2008-09 graduation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 30, at the Trianon Bonita Bay. Attendance is free for this year's graduates and $30 for all others. Register at www.BonitaSprings- Chamber.com or call 992-2943.

. The Gulf Coast Venture Forum annual members meeting will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, May 14, in the boardroom at the Economic Development Council of Collier County. GCVF is open to new members. Interested parties must qualify as an accredited investor. For more information, visit www. gcvf.com or call 262-6300.