http://www.marconews.com/staff/chad-gillis/<p>I got started in this industry while studying mass communications at Middle Tennessee State University, where I graduated in 1998. I was the editor of the campus paper, Sidelines, during my senior year and moved to Southwest Florida in January of 1999. <p/> <p>I started as a staff writer at what was then the Bonita Banner. I've been with the company for more than 10 years now, and currently serve as editor of the Banner. <p/> <p>There have been increasing talks of the demise of print newspapers. It will happen. There will come a day when information is all stored on computer. And if someone wants a printed version, they'll do it themselves at home or work. <p/> <p/>But we're alive, for today at least. This is a great market for journalism. We still have a significant population that wants our printed papers. That's a rarity in much of the country. Be certain, we're making many changes, trimming costs and re-evaluating everything we do. <p/> <p>Change is rampant in almost every industry in today's economic climate. It's no different here. We are, however, gaining ground. At least I think we are. And overall, our roll in society/culture hasn't changed. Journalism is about providing information to people who need and want it. <p/> <p>The difference nowadays is we have many platforms, not just a printed version. Our new Web site, the-banner.com, is one example. Then there's Twitter, Facebook, fingers tapping away on Blackberries. <p/> <p><strong><a href="http://www.twitter.com/NDN_CGillis">■ Reach me on Twitter</a></strong></p> <p>Hobbies include canoeing, sailing, fishing and hanging out with my wife, Marcie -- picture above, right -- and our great danes. <p/> en-ushttp://www.marconews.com/news/2011/oct/05/bonita-springs-pushes-take-over-ambulance-service/Bonita Springs pushes to take over ambulance serviceThu, 06 Oct 2011 01:20:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/oct/05/bonita-springs-pushes-take-over-ambulance-service/http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/oct/04/lee-commissioners-reviewing-twins-spring-training/Lee commissioners reviewing Twins spring training complexTue, 04 Oct 2011 15:03:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/oct/04/lee-commissioners-reviewing-twins-spring-training/http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/oct/03/lee-county-looks-crack-down-scrap-metal-sales/Lee County looks to crack down on scrap metal salesMon, 03 Oct 2011 21:58:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/oct/03/lee-county-looks-crack-down-scrap-metal-sales/http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/oct/02/Collier-Area-Transit-CAT-bus-LeeTran-connect-route/Collier-Lee connecting bus line crosses county line starting ThursdaySun, 02 Oct 2011 17:14:00 -0000http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/oct/02/Collier-Area-Transit-CAT-bus-LeeTran-connect-route/http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/sep/26/bonita-springs-council-approves-195-million-budget/Air conditioner contested as Bonita Springs Council approves $19.5 million budgetMon, 26 Sep 2011 21:51:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/sep/26/bonita-springs-council-approves-195-million-budget/http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/sep/24/seasonal-residents-return-baby-boomers-collier-lee/They’re baaack! Southwest Florida tourist season getting early startSat, 24 Sep 2011 21:00:00 -0000http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/sep/24/seasonal-residents-return-baby-boomers-collier-lee/http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/sep/21/bonita-springs-wants-answers-about-future-library/Bonita Springs wants answers about future of the libraryWed, 21 Sep 2011 18:12:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/sep/21/bonita-springs-wants-answers-about-future-library/http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/sep/19/former-atf-agent-joins-bonita-springs-mayoral-race/Former ATF agent joins the Bonita Springs mayoral raceTue, 20 Sep 2011 00:55:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/sep/19/former-atf-agent-joins-bonita-springs-mayoral-race/http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/sep/18/lee-county-tourism-commission-extra-tdc-bed-tax/Lee tourism brings in $3 million more than projected in 2010-11Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:00:00 -0000http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/sep/18/lee-county-tourism-commission-extra-tdc-bed-tax/http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/sep/17/bonita-springs-redistrict-lee-state-senate-house/Bonita Springs, area lawmakers call for end to districts that split the citySat, 17 Sep 2011 20:00:00 -0000http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/sep/17/bonita-springs-redistrict-lee-state-senate-house/