Annual Board of Directors Meeting | February 2025
February 26-28, 2025
The Annual Board of Directors meeting will take place on February 26 – 28, 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton Tiburon, in Naples, FL. An agenda for the meeting, as well as hotel and optional activity information can be found below. BRMA continues to encourage attendees to bring a spouse/guest to this meeting to enjoy the social aspects of the evening events and free afternoon on Thursday.REGISTRATION
| Registration Type | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Director Registration and Annual Golf Outing Package | $945 |
| Director Registration and Catamaran Outing Package | $775 |
| Director Registration ONLY (No Activities Included) | $525 |
| Guest Registration and Annual Golf Outing Package | $670 |
| Guest Registration and Catamaran Outing Package | $500 |
| Guest Registration ONLY (No Activities Included) | $250 |
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EVENT LOCATION
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburon2600 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL, 34109
Hotel Direct: (239) 254-3439
Hotel: (239) 593-2000
HOTEL RATE & CUT OFF DATE
BRMA Board Members are responsible for making their own travel and hotel arrangements. BRMA has contracted a room block for attendees at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburon. A set number of rooms are available at the group rate until Friday, January 31st, 2025, or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. While BRMA studies past attendance trends and the needs of our members, we cannot guarantee rooms will be available. Please plan ahead and secure your reservation as soon as possible to receive the group rate.Rate: $499.00 plus tax per night
First night room deposit required
Reserve Room
AGENDA
| Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | |
| 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Executive Committee Meeting |
| 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Welcome and Opening Comments |
| 4:00 – 4:30 PM | Networking Break |
| 4:30 – 5:30 PM | Industry Perspectives – RLI Strategy |
| 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception |
| 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Dinner |
| Thursday, February 27, 2025 | |
| 7:30 – 8:30 AM | Attendee Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 9:30 AM | Economic Outlook and Growth Strategies |
| 9:30 – 10:00 AM | Networking Break |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Harnessing Headwinds – Successfully Navigating Change and Adversity and Closing Comments |
| 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Optional Activity: Annual Golf Outing at Tiburon Golf Club |
| 12:45 – 4:30 PM | Optional Activity: Catamaran Tour |
| 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Reception |
| 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Dinner |
SESSIONS
Economic Outlook and Growth Strategies
The world is facing a period of rapid economic transformation. During this session, Andrew Busch, a leading futurist and economist, will guide attendees through this complex landscape. He will explore the forces driving change, from artificial intelligence and climate policies to war and social shifts. Attendees will gain insights on how to position their business for success in a rapidly evolving market.
- Andrew Busch, Economic Futurist
Harnessing Headwinds – Successfully Navigating Change and Adversity
Leaders across every industry and experience level share one thing in common: To be successful they need to effectively navi
gate failure, organization change, and the unknown. During this session retired U.S. Air Force Col. Nicole Malachowski, the first woman Thunderbird pilot, a combat veteran, fighter squadron commander, White House fellow and advisor, and overall indomitable spirit, will share her inspirational story of harnessing headwinds to successfully navigate change and adversity.
- Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.)
TRAVEL
Getting to the HotelThe Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort is located in North Naples off of Airport-Pilling Rd N. For customized, door-to door driving directions, please click here or visit your preferred mapping website.
Parking
The Ritz-Carlton, Tiburon offers complimentary self-parking west of the front drive.
Ground Transportation
Southwest Florida International Airport - The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort is 23 miles from the Southwest Florida International Airport. There are a variety of ground transportation options available.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Outdoor Attractions- Manatee Sightseeing & Wildlife Adventures - Manatees—sometimes called sea cows for their slow, peaceful movements—are often spotted in Florida waterways. On this small-group tour, you'll get up close to manatees and other animals such as alligators, dolphins, and birds as you cruise around on a covered boat, which caters to all types of weather. Plus, exploring with a guide means your chances of spotting the creatures are dramatically increased.
- Guided Kayak Mangrove Ecotour in Rookery Bay Reserve, Naples - Explore Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples on an ecotour by kayak. Following a guide, you'll paddle across the waters of the bay, part of the Ten Thousand Islands, for an up-close look at the mangrove forest. Watch for birds and other marine life on this tour suitable for beginner and advanced kayakers.
- Backwater Adventure’s CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands - Exploring the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge on your own can be intimidating if you don’t know your way around on the water. Book this Thousand Islands Compact Power Boat Tour and travel with a guide and group who won’t let you get lost. You’ll see stunning views of the wildlife refuge, as well as many animals and marine life as you cruise.
- Naples Botanical Garden - Naples Botanical Garden is a 170-acre, world-class garden paradise that features plants from around the world. They are also the youngest garden in history to receive the American Public Gardens Association’s prestigious Award for Garden Excellence.