There’s no age requirement for excellence. You might have heard the aphorism “Youth is wasted on the young,” but it’s generally credited to Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, a famously bitter curmudgeon—and besides, counterexamples can be found all around us. Take a good look at the Southwest Florida workforce and you’ll see every profession being elevated and energized through the dedication and drive of younger generations. We’re pleased to celebrate their efforts by presenting the Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 for 2022.
Inside you’ll see representatives of dozens of industries from law to dentistry, real estate to public education, speech therapy to photography. And while their efforts at those vocations are undeniably impressive, inclusion in this list requires more than professional excellence and comparative youth; each honoree has also dedicated extra energy, time and talent to making his or her community a little better through philanthropic work and volunteer support for nonprofit organizations.
The drive to succeed, the passion to pursue their dreams, the caring and commitment to improve the quality of life for all of us—these young members of our Southwest Florida community are true inspirations, and it’s our pleasure to shine a spotlight on this year’s 40 Under 40. They’ve earned it.
Elizabeth Beans
30
Associate Director of Horticulture
Naples Botanical Garden
Drawn by its biodiversity, Elizabeth Beans moved to Southwest Florida seven years ago after...
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