Melissa Rice, Executive Director of CHR presents at the December ABWA Luncheon
Melissa Rice of Community Housing and Resources presents “When Business and Compassion Collide” at the ABWA December Luncheon
As Executive Director of Community Housing and Resources, Inc., Rice has inspiring stories and lessons to share about leadership in the collision zone.
Melissa’s business savvy is evident. She built her career in south Florida on both coasts in commercial real estate investment and management, including apartments communities,and residential. She holds degrees in finance and economics, is a licensed Florida real estate broker, and a member of CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment).
But she also has a strong commitment to philanthropy, and immediately began volunteer work when she arrived in town 12 years ago. Melissa has served on the SanCap Cares Committee and as Treasurer for both the Sanibel PTA and CHR.
“The most important aspect of bringing philanthropy and business together is managing partnerships,” said Rice. “For example, support from the City of Sanibel, community participation in Give Back Wednesdays, generous women’s education grants from Zonta and scholarships from Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis are critical to CHR.”
CHR provides affordable Sanibel housing to those working full time on-island and longtime residents who are retired or disabled. CHR manages 88 housing units, including 74 rental properties — one of which is a 12-unit complex just for senior residents — and 14 Limited Equity Ownership homes.
“We anticipate an inspiring discussion with Melissa on the intersection of compassion and business,” said Gloria Garrett of HMG, President of Sanibel-Captiva ABWA. “CHR’s amazing impact is changing lives every day, but Melissa will reveal the hard-nosed business leadership required to keep the operation alive.”
Date and Time
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Tuesday December 18th 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Networking starts at 11:30 followed by lunch, the speaker and discussion from noon until 1:00pm.
Location
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Dr, Sanibel, 33957.
Fees/Admission
$20
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