Naples & Fort Myers
A curated, category-exclusive networking community built for meaningful relationships and measurable results.
Lux Networking is intentional, elevated, welcoming, and results-oriented—not simply another networking mixer.
Lux Networking is a curated, relationship-driven business community established to create meaningful professional connections, strategic collaborations, and measurable business opportunities across Naples and Fort Myers.
Led by Alicia Farman — business matchmaker, strategic connector, entrepreneur, and growth strategist — the community operates on a principle of intentionality. Every interaction, event, and introduction is designed to deliver substantive value to its members.
"Lux Networking is intentional, elevated, welcoming, and results-oriented—not simply another networking mixer."
A deliberately small, hand-selected community — not a revolving-door mixer or open-enrollment directory. Every member is vetted for alignment and intent.
Rooted in Southwest Florida's two most active business markets, Lux Networking connects professionals where economic opportunity is actively expanding.
Meaningful introductions, warm referrals, and sustained peer relationships are the foundation — not transactional card exchanges or one-time encounters.
Strategic collaborations, M&A introductions, partnership pipelines, and qualified referrals translate membership into tangible revenue and growth.
Membership is limited to ensure the quality and depth of every relationship formed within the community. Explore what category exclusivity, curated events, and a results-first culture mean for your business.
Lux Networking is not designed for everyone — and that is precisely its value. Membership is reserved for driven professionals who bring expertise, integrity, and a genuine commitment to reciprocal growth across the Naples and Fort Myers business communities.
One seat per industry. Every member holds the exclusive representation of their category across both the Naples and Fort Myers markets — no competitors, no conflicts of interest.
Founders and operators in Naples and Fort Myers who have built something worth protecting — and are ready to grow it strategically through relationships that generate real revenue.
Ambitious professionals who recognize that being the only representative of their industry in a trusted community is a competitive advantage worth holding — not sharing with competitors.
Senior leaders and decision-makers seeking high-caliber peer dialogue, cross-industry alliance opportunities, and the kind of introductions that move deals forward at the executive level.
Consultants, advisors, and service-based professionals who understand that a warm referral from a trusted peer outperforms any marketing channel — and build their practice accordingly.
Membership applications are reviewed to ensure category alignment and community fit.
Lux Networking guarantees category exclusivity — only one member per industry across each market. This singular principle defines the trust, loyalty, and referral power that distinguish Lux Networking from every other professional community.
The Lux Standard
Once your industry seat is claimed, no competitor joins the same market. Your referral territory is secured by design.
Members gain a structural edge — every referral within the group is yours and yours alone within your category.
When every seat is intentional, trust forms faster. Members refer with confidence because the community is built for it.
Category exclusivity transforms passive connections into active, motivated referral partners invested in your growth.
Exclusive Seats Available Across Both Markets
Southwest Florida's premier professional corridor
Growing entrepreneurial and executive hub
A Founding Principle of Lux Networking
Category exclusivity is not a marketing claim. It is the structural guarantee that makes Lux Networking a measurably superior environment for strategic business growth.
Lux Networking is intentional, elevated, welcoming, and results-oriented—not simply another networking mixer. Membership carries meaningful expectations and equally meaningful returns.
Members are expected to attend events consistently and engage with intention — not as passive attendees, but as strategic contributors to the community's collective growth.
Lux Networking operates on a culture of reciprocal referrals. Members are expected to give and receive introductions thoughtfully, maintaining the trust that defines category exclusivity.
Each member brings expertise, connections, and credibility. Active participation in discussions, roundtables, and peer advisory creates the environment that all members benefit from.
Membership is an investment in measurable outcomes. Members come prepared with clear business objectives and leave with actionable collaborations, warm introductions, and strategic alignments.
The elevated standard of Lux Networking begins with its members. Professionalism, integrity, and a dedication to continuous growth are non-negotiable expectations for every seat at the table.
To protect the value of every member's seat, attendance commitments are taken seriously. Consistent engagement with signature events — luncheons, roundtables, and workshops — is expected.
Every member receives not only a protected seat within their industry but access to a strategically assembled network designed to generate measurable business opportunities across the Naples and Fort Myers markets.
Apply for Membership
Category exclusivity is limited by design. Once a seat is filled in your industry, the opportunity closes. Submit a membership inquiry today to determine your eligibility and explore available categories.
Lux Networking offers three distinct membership tiers — each grounded in category exclusivity, curated access, and a commitment to measurable business outcomes. Select the level that aligns with your objectives and growth trajectory.
Category exclusivity is guaranteed — one seat per industry across both the Naples and Fort Myers markets. Once your category is claimed, it is reserved exclusively for you.
Foundational
Foundational access to the Lux Networking community.
Ideal For
Professionals seeking curated introductions and referral-based growth in Naples and Fort Myers.
Included Benefits
Most Popular
Elevated engagement for business owners pursuing growth and collaboration.
Ideal For
Business owners and entrepreneurs ready to build strategic alliances and accelerate referral pipelines.
Included Benefits
Premium
Maximum access, curated for executives pursuing M&A and premium growth.
Ideal For
Senior executives and high-growth entrepreneurs pursuing mergers, acquisitions, and high-level strategic collaboration.
Included Benefits
All membership tiers include category-exclusive participation in either the Naples or Fort Myers market. Dual-market access is available upon request for qualifying members. Submit a membership inquiry to discuss which tier best aligns with your strategic objectives.
Mark Your Calendar
Each event within the Lux Networking calendar is designed with purpose — curated for the professionals who attend, the conversations that matter, and the outcomes that follow. Reserve your seat and invest in the connections that advance your business.
An intimate, curated luncheon bringing together industry leaders across Naples for elevated conversation and intentional introductions. Each seat is held by a category-exclusive member.
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A peer-led executive discussion for business owners and senior leaders. Topics cover strategic growth, M&A considerations, and competitive positioning in Southwest Florida markets.
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A hands-on workshop focused on integrating AI tools into business operations, marketing, and client acquisition. Facilitated by vetted AI practitioners with measurable results frameworks.
Inquire About This EventEvent access is membership-based. Lux Networking events are reserved for active members and invited guests. Category exclusivity is maintained at all gatherings — each industry seat is held by one representative across the Naples and Fort Myers markets. Submit a membership inquiry to reserve your seat.
More than a meal — the Luxe Luncheon is Lux Networking's most celebrated recurring gathering, engineered for the kind of strategic conversation that moves business forward. Each seat at the table is intentional.
Held monthly across the Naples and Fort Myers markets, the Luxe Luncheon brings together a select group of category-exclusive members in a refined dining environment. The format is deliberate: curated seating, structured introductions, and facilitated dialogue designed to surface the high-value connections that define Lux Networking's results-oriented culture.
Venues are chosen for their ambiance, discretion, and capacity to support meaningful professional exchange. Attendance is limited to active members and invited guests, ensuring that every individual at the table represents a vetted, engaged participant committed to reciprocal value.
Frequency
Monthly gatherings in both Naples and Fort Myers markets
Attendance
Curated member cohorts — intimate enough for genuine conversation, impactful enough to matter
Venue
Premier dining establishments selected for ambiance, privacy, and professional distinction
Experience
Structured introductions, facilitated conversation, and intentional seat assignments that maximize strategic alignment
"Every seat at the Luxe Luncheon is occupied by a professional who has earned their place — and who arrives prepared to contribute value as much as to receive it."
— The Lux Networking Standard
A consistent framework designed to deliver measurable connection value at each gathering.
Members are formally introduced to strategically matched peers before the meal begins, removing the friction of cold outreach.
Structured conversation prompts guide the table toward substantive business exchange rather than surface-level small talk.
A dedicated segment invites members to share active needs and opportunities, enabling warm, in-room referrals with immediate context.
An intimate, high-level forum where Naples and Fort Myers executives convene to exchange strategic insight, address shared challenges, and identify collaborative opportunities — with no agenda other than advancing each other's businesses.
The Leadership Roundtable is not a lecture series or a pitch environment. Each session convenes a select group of non-competing executives around a single strategic theme — and the conversation is guided, not scripted.
Participants leave with actionable frameworks, peer accountability, and relationships that compound in value across every subsequent meeting.
The Roundtable is engineered for the kind of strategic dialogue that rarely occurs in conventional business settings.
Convened in small cohorts of 8–14 executives, the Roundtable is deliberately sized to foster candid dialogue rather than panel-style presentations.
Each session is structured around a focused strategic topic — from market expansion and talent acquisition to M&A readiness and revenue diversification.
No consultants selling from the front of the room. Insights emerge from the lived experience of peers who have navigated similar challenges in this market.
Participation is governed by a mutual confidentiality commitment, allowing members to speak candidly about real business obstacles and opportunities.
Roundtable relationships frequently evolve into referral partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic alliances — outcomes that extend well beyond the meeting room.
Attendance is reserved for qualified Lux Networking members. Each seat is held by one executive representing their industry — ensuring zero competitive overlap.
Purpose-built, business-focused sessions designed to equip Lux Networking members with practical AI competencies — delivering measurable efficiency gains and competitive advantage across every industry represented in our community.
Lux Networking AI Workshops move beyond theory. Each session is structured around actionable application — enabling members to immediately deploy AI strategies within their businesses. Sessions are curated to serve the diverse industries represented in our Naples and Fort Myers communities, ensuring relevance across sectors.
Whether you are evaluating your first AI tool or seeking to integrate advanced automation into existing operations, these workshops provide the strategic framework and peer context to execute with confidence.
Workshop Format
Session Duration
Focused, application-oriented
Format
Collaborative and interactive
Cadence
New AI topics each cycle
Access
Controlled attendance for quality dialogue
Each session addresses a distinct dimension of AI adoption for business growth — building cumulative capability across the membership.
Streamline internal workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and reduce overhead using the latest AI productivity platforms.
Apply AI-assisted analytics to surface actionable intelligence from your business data — without a technical background.
Leverage AI-powered content, targeting, and personalization strategies to accelerate pipeline and deepen client relationships.
Identify where AI creates durable competitive moats in your industry and position your business ahead of adoption curves.
Design AI-enabled revenue systems — from lead nurturing to service delivery — that scale without proportional headcount.
Explore AI use cases curated for your sector, with peer discussion from category-exclusive members facing similar challenges.
AI Workshop schedules are available to members. View upcoming events →
Lux Networking is defined by more than structured meetings. The community's culture is shaped through a carefully curated calendar of elevated experiences — each one designed to deepen trust, accelerate collaboration, and reflect the standard that members have come to expect.
AnnualAnnual and seasonal retreats designed to deepen relationships, accelerate strategic thinking, and provide members with an immersive, high-caliber environment away from the day-to-day.
QuarterlyCurated private social gatherings at premier Naples and Fort Myers venues — thoughtfully structured to create authentic connections in an elevated, low-pressure environment.
Year-RoundMembers receive priority access to partner venues, concierge services, and curated benefits—reinforcing that Lux Networking membership extends far beyond the meeting room.
Bi-AnnualAligned with Alicia's commitment to giving back, members engage in purposeful community initiatives—building bonds through shared values and collective impact across Southwest Florida.
MonthlyIntimate sessions featuring industry authorities, thought leaders, and domain experts—delivering actionable intelligence and broadening member perspectives beyond their primary category.
MonthlyOrchestrated by Alicia, these structured introduction formats are designed to surface high-value collaboration opportunities — connecting members whose industries and goals create natural synergy.
Category-Exclusive Attendance
Every event preserves the one-seat-per-industry standard
Curated Venues
Naples and Fort Myers' most distinguished settings
Intentional Structure
Every experience is purposefully designed — not casual, not coincidental
"Lux Networking is intentional, elevated, welcoming, and results-oriented—not simply another networking mixer."
— Alicia Farman, Founder
The Lux Networking Member Directory is a strategic resource — not a contact list. Each seat represents a vetted professional, a protected industry category, and a conduit for warm introductions, qualified referrals, and purposeful collaboration across the Naples and Fort Myers markets.
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Seat Per Industry
per market
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Active Markets
Naples & Fort Myers
100%
Category Exclusive
vetted & curated
Business & Real Estate Law
Wealth Management & Advisory
Luxury Residential Sales
Concierge Medicine
Business IT & Cybersecurity
Investment & Development
Brand Strategy & Media
Community Investment
Operations & Growth Strategy
Photography & Visual Production
Restaurants & Private Events
Leadership Development
Members gain exclusive access to the full Lux Networking directory — enabling direct, warm introductions rather than cold outreach. Every listing is tied to a verified business owner or decision-maker representing a single industry seat.
Warm Introductions
Request or receive direct member-to-member introductions facilitated by Alicia Farman and the community structure.
Qualified Referrals
Because every seat is exclusive, referrals carry the weight of genuine endorsement — members refer within a trusted, curated circle.
Strategic Matchmaking
Alicia personally identifies high-value connection opportunities between members based on complementary goals and industries.
Select industries remain open for qualified applicants. Once a seat is filled, the category closes until the membership term concludes.
Seat availability updates as memberships are accepted. Inquire about your industry →