Business Watch How Chamber Membership Helps Grow Your Business
April 2010
BUSINESS
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EVENTS
COVER ARTICLE
Chamber donates to Cardinals/ Marlins fund
Grow with Us
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March Breakfast Recap
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SunFest Mixer
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Trustee Reception
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YPOP
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As the Chamber grows so does your business
Spring Cleaning
Now is the time to update your information, clean out your roledex and start fresh
COMMUNITY
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Members In Motion
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Publication Deadline Approaches
BUSINESS
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Free Chamber Events Benefit Members
MEMBERSHIP
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New Members & Renewals
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Committee Connection
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Officers
Board of Directors
Chair Don DeWoody WGCompass Realty Companies
Larry B. Alexander, Jr. Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A.
Chair-Elect Carey O’Donnell Carey O’Donnell PR Group
Jon Blunk Crocker Partners LLC
Daniel Miller Broad and Cassel Stephen Miller Regions Bank
Davide Carbone St. Mary’s Medical Center
Monica Manolas CEMEX
John Cassidy John C. Cassidy Air Conditioning, Inc.
Catherine McKenzie AT&T Florida
Treasurer David D. Brooks, CPA Secretary Charles Gerardi The Palm Beach Post
Dr. David Dorfman Mobile Chiropractic
Frank Newman Wachovia | A Wells Fargo Company
Bill Fleming Palm Beach Atlantic University
Nat Roberts Callery-Judge Grove
Russell Greene Grand Bank & Trust of Florida
Joe Santoro Gunster
Past-Chair Mark Elhilow Blue Ocean Capital
Patti Webster Hamilton Southern Waste Systems LLC/ Sun Recycling
Nicole Scimone Akerman Senterfitt
Staff
Lynda Harris Carlton Fields, P.A.
General Counsel Michelle Diffenderfer Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. At-Large Member Harvey E. Oyer III Shutts & Bowen, LLP
Dennis Grady Chief Executive Officer Sandy Pullens Director of Administrative Services Kelley Burke Director of Sponsorships and Special Events Donald Burgess Operations Coordinator Alexandra Guth Communications Coordinator/ Webmaster Kelly Fanelli Membership Director Ron Walters Membership Development Jaime Crespy Membership Developement Sharon McIntosh Information Coordinator
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Richard Herman PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. Beth Kigel KBS Strategies Diego Lezcano JP Morgan Chase Trish Lowry
Mike Slade Callaway & Price, Inc. John Templeton Templeton & Company Ricky Wade “B”ing The Best, Inc. dba McDonald’s Steve Wasserman WPTV NewsChannel 5 Kathy Willoughby Bank of America Merrill Lynch
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*All meetings are held at the Chamber unless otherwise noted. Events are subject to change
Chamber Gives Back to the Community, Donates more than $2,500 to Cardinals/Marlins Fund.
401 N Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | Phone: 561.833.3711 Fax: 561.833.5582 | www.palmbeaches.org
The Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches donated $2,635 to the Cardinals/ Marlins Fund. The money was raised during the Chamber’s Annual Spring Training event, held recently at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter. The fundraising event allows fans to meet and get autographs from players and coaches from both the St. Louis Cardinals and Florida Marlins. The autograph session was followed by a delicious dinner prepared by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, North Palm Beach. The Cardinals/ Marlins Fund promotes sports for disadvantaged children. Joe Pinto - Roger Dean Stadium General Manager, Fredi Gonzalez - Marlins Manager, Don DeWoody - Chamber Chairman, Casey DeWoody (front), Tony LaRussa - St. Louis Cardinals Manager, Kent DeWoody and Dennis Grady Chamber CEO
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Lt. Governor Speaks at March Breakfast The Chamber welcomed Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp to its March breakfast. It was sponsored by Beth Kigel of KBS Strategies Group and Bilzin Sumberg, Attorneys at Law. Kottkamp spoke about economic development on the statewide and local level. As Chairman of the Board of Space Florida, he stressed that it is very important to Florida as well as the country to continue space exploration and that it defines us as an economic superpower. He stated that there is a bridge between the live sciences and space, and used the example that one biotech company is working on an exercise pill that will enable astronauts’ muscles to withstand long periods in space without muscle loss, and of course, would have a use here in the United States as well. He also pointed out the importance of funding for early development of children so that if children are on the right track, the addition of prisons may not be necessary.
Chamber Chairman Don DeWoody, Beth Kigel, Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, Howard Nelson
Special thanks to our sponsors KBS Strategies Group, Bilzin Sumberg, Carey O’Donnell Public Relations Group and Keiser University.
Commissioner Molly Douglas with Lt. Governor Kottkamp
Steven Wernick, Howard Nelson, Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp and Steven Lear
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Mambo Italianos Hosts SunFest Mixer Always one of the most popular networking events, the Chamber’s SunFest Mixer was held on March 23. This year’s host was the new Mambo Italianos, located downtown at 310 Clematis Street. Guests enjoyed fried ravioli, pasta and meatballs and brushetta. Mambo Italianos’ “Meatballs and Music” is open for lunch and dinner, has a DJ Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, can accommodate large parties, and offers a full bar. They feature homemade recipes and serve authentic Italian cuisine. At this event, SunFest unveiled their full entertainment line-up including new schedule additions of Smash Mouth, REO Speedwagon and the B-52’s. Discount SunFest tickets and great corporate packages were sold. There were lots of fantastic SunFestthemed raffle prizes, including gift certificates for Mambo Italianos, Monica Bonanno sandals, local pub gift card compliments of Premo Construction, Binks Forest Golf Club foursome donated by ESPN 760, Club SunFest and the grand prize - SunFest Hospitality package. Special thanks to Joe DeRosa, owner of Mambo Italianos and to Paul Jamieson and the SunFest staff for making this event a huge success. Discount tickets are available at the Chamber office and can also be purchased with the Chamber’s discount code “chamberwpb” from the SunFest website www. sunfest.com until Sunday, April 25.
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Committee C Ambassador March Madness
Women in Business
The Ambassador Committee hosted their 1st Call-A-Thon of 2010 earlier this month. This quarterly event was hosted graciously by Milner, Inc., who provided the phones and office space for the 15 volunteers.
The March Women in Business Committee meeting was sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic Florida Health and Wellness Center located in CityPlace Tower, West Palm Beach. It is a notfor-profit academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. It has over 180 physicians, practicing in over 35 specialties. Providing outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of quality, innovation, teamwork and service. The Cleveland Clinic Florida Health and Wellness Center was established in 2007 and offers many advantages characteristic of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic and its unique model of medicine. Patients can expect a quality experience distinguished by comfort, open communication and a highly-personalized approach to care as a result of the collective expertise of multiple specialists, who collaborate to provide optimal healthcare.
Each Ambassador called several businesses in Palm Beach County that are not yet Chamber members. The purpose of the call was to invite the prospective Chamber members to attend, as special guests, an upcoming event hosted exclusively by the Ambassador Committee. This quarter’s event, called an Ambassador Happy Hour, was held at the luxurious and SELF ST O R AG E beautiful STORE Self Storage W IN E ST O R AG E and Wine Storage in Palm Beach Gardens. Guests were greeted by the Ambassador Committee, and learned first-hand from these seasoned members how the Chamber has benefited their businesses. After the Call-A-Thon, Carrabbas Italian Grill on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard provided the entire Ambassador Committee with complimentary drinks and delicious food. The Chamber’s Ambassador Committee has exclusive, invitation-only events and meets the second Wednesday every month at 12:00 p.m. at the Chamber. If you are interested in getting involved with this group of movers and shakers, please contact Jaime Crespy at 561-833-3711 Ext. 230 or email at jcrespy@ palmbeaches.org.
The speaker, Dr. Lester Rosen, is a Past President of the American College of Colon and Rectal Surgery, and the past recipient of the Chamber’s Health Care Professional of the Year. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and it is the third most common cancer. Statistically, colorectal cancer screening saves lives. If everyone aged 50 years or older were screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. The next Women in Business Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, April 8 at 11:45 a.m. in the Chamber board room. For more information, please contact Kelley Burke at kburke@palmbeaches.org, or call (561) 833-3711 ext. 231.
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Connection The Chamber’s Health Care Committee Donates Their Organs! The March Health Care Committee (HCC) meeting was honored to have Rosetta RolleHylton from the Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency (LAORA) as their guest speaker. LAORA is a federally-mandated local organization that reaches out for donors from the Bahamas to Port St. Lucie, Florida. Rosetta brought three organ transplant recipients with her and their stories were very moving and inspirational. After Rosetta’s compelling presentation, many HCC members signed organ donor cards in hopes that their generosity will too save lives for the many who are awaiting transplants. The meeting was graciously hosted by Jeffrey Cording and his staff from The Medical Store. The Medical Store is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation, and the meeting was held at Hospice’s West Palm Beach location. Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation is a 501(c3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the specialized programs and services offered by Hospice of Palm Beach County through strategic philanthropy, competitive fund management, and the responsible stewardship of those gifts entrusted to it. Jennifer Martinez and her colleagues from Hospice also provided tours of their landmark facility. The Chamber’s Health Care Committee meets every third Tuesday of the month and has several After Hours Social events planned for the remainder of 2010.
Did You Know? • There is no age limit for organ donation; an example was given of a 96 year-old man who saved 4 lives by donating his liver. Your liver regenerates itself. Therefore, one liver could be dissected and save multiple lives. • There is no limit to how many times an organ can be transplanted. A heart transplant recipient can be an active organ donor and donate that heart to another recipient, and so on. • 106,000 people are currently awaiting organs to stay alive.
If you are interested in learning more about this dynamic committee and its events, please contact Ron Walters, Membership Development, at (561) 833-3711 ext. 236 or rwalters@palmbeaches.org.
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New Members
251 Palm Beach Gus Renny, Partner Palm Beach,FL (561) 659-8320 NIGHTCLUBS & BARS Aerospace Industrial Coatings, Inc. John L. Bill, President & Director of Technology Lantana, FL (561) 588-8411 METAL FINISHERS All Steps Home Care Howard Siegel, Managing Member Jupiter, FL (561) 935-4309 HOME HEALTH SERVICES AMLI at Ibis Apartments Trish Delph, Community Manager West Palm Beach, FL (561) 630-9998 APARTMENTS April Kassover Consulting April Kassover, PhD Wellington, FL (561) 650-2233 PSYCHOLOGISTS Ashley Place ALF Rose Wong, Administrator Delray Beach, FL (954) 682-1783 ASSISTED LIVING Beach Environmental Exterminating Gregg Daniel, Sales Manager Magonia Park, FL (561) 841-0077 PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES Blue Heaven HealthCare Services Louise Voltaire West Palm Beach, FL (888) 936-1110 HEALTH CARE CONSULTING & SERVICES Brilliant Industrial & Janitorial Supply Corp. Maria Albertorio, Vice President Delray Beach, FL
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(561) 939-6296 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES & CHEMICALS Broadview Security Chris Tango, General Manager Jupiter, FL (561) 745-8249 BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS MONITORING Capscare Academy for Healthcare Education Tanya Bolden, Administrative Director Lake Worth, FL (561) 547-7371 SCHOOLS-MEDICAL & DENTAL ASSISTANTS & TECHNICIANS Christine Kay & Associates Dr. Christine Kay, Principal Associate Boca Raton, FL (561) 361-7330 HOTEL SERVICES CMIT Solutions of South Palm Beach Eva Hendricks, Vice President Greenacres, FL (561) 968-0385 COMPUTERS - SOFTWARE & SERVICES Concierge Car Service of the Palm Beaches LLC Joyce Beauvais, Managing Partner Lantana, FL (561) 506-5523 SENIOR CITIZENS’ SERVICES The Crexent, LLC Carye Farrell - Center Sales Manager Jupiter, FL (561) 296-7751 OFFICE BUILDINGS - LEASING
COMPUTERS - SERVICE & REPAIR Grace Fellowship & Berean Christian School Dave Lawler, CFO West Palm Beach, FL (561) 333-4222 CHURCHES Home Care of Wellington, Inc. Sybil McCatty, Administrator Wellington, FL (561) 791-7734 ASSISTED LIVING KelMar Product Development Brent Crippen, President Palm Beach Gardens, FL (561) 630-2725 PATENT AGENTS Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency - University of Miami Rosetta R. Hylton, Communications Coordinator Miami, FL (305) 243-2883 ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION Lisa-Carroll.com Lisa Carroll, Owner West Palm Beach, FL (888) 266-1659 SOCIAL MEDIA Local Flair Magazine Allison Allman, V.P. Sales & Marketing Cresco, PA (215) 896-4024 PUBLISHERS - PERIODICAL
DAL-TECH Engineering, Inc. Devyn Howell, P.E., Principal-In- Charge Jupiter, FL (214) 536-4879 ENGINEERS - PLANNERS & SURVEYORS
Mambo Italianos Joe Derosa, Owner West Palm Beach, FL (561) 659-1414 RESTAURANTS MedExpress Urgent Care Kim Freedman, Marketing Coordinator Royal Palm Beach, FL (561) 333-9331 URGENT CARE
Florida Computer Care Eddie Davis, Senior Engineer (772) 323-6196
PBCHomeAuctions.com David Batchelor, Owner Jupiter, FL
(561) 779-9995 REAL ESTATE - INVESTMENTS Quantum Engineered Assessments, LLC - QEA Tom Flynn, JD, MBA, Managing Member Palm Beach Gardens, FL (561) 309-7425 ENGINEERS - CONSULTING Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Boca Raton Tatum Mesorio, Sales Manager Boca Raton, FL (561) 620-2192 RESTAURANTS Seminole Marketing, LLC David DuHamel, CEO North Palm Beach, FL (561) 598-3222 HOME BASED BUSINESSES Serenity Way Assisted Living Anthony Poitier, Administrator Mangonia Park, FL (561) 629-7450 ASSISTED LIVING Tarot by Christiana Gaudet Christiana Gaudet, CTGM West Palm Beach, FL (866) 998-2768 PSYCHIC SERVICES The Law Offices of Franks and Koenig Judd Koenig, Attorney at Law West Palm Beach, FL (561) 616-3800 ATTORNEYS - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION The Mobile Hub Margie Ferrer, Co-Owner West Palm Beach, FL (561) 623-7844 CELLULAR/CAR PHONES/2-WAY RADIOS - SALES & SERVICE Towncare Dental of Forest Hill Lynn Barone, Office Manager West Palm Beach, FL (561) 433-4330 DENTISTS
Treasure Coast Spine & Disc Center Dr. Foster Walton, Chiropractic Physician West Palm Beach, FL (561) 684-1080 CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS Treasure Coast Spine & Disc Center Gino Martinez, Business Development Manager West Palm Beach, FL (561) 684-1080 CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS US Postal and Printing Corp. Valerie Solomon, Owner West Palm Beach, FL (561) 686-9660 SHIPPING - PACKAGES WaterBoy Mobile Detail Shelly Williams / Randy Edgar, Owners Lake Worth, FL (561) 398-0153 CAR WASH - MOBILE Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Delores Moore, Home Mortgage Consultant West Palm Beach, FL (561) 827-6670 MORTGAGES William Waters Designs, LLC William Waters, Architect West Palm Beach, FL (561) 366-8287 ARCHITECTS Your Technology Partner Stuart R. Cantin, President Jupiter, FL (561) 439-5353 Ext:101 COMPUTERS - NETWORKING Zambelli Fireworks Internationale Mason Meyer, Regional Manager Boca Raton, FL (561) 395-0955 FIREWORKS
Renewals 1st United Bank Advantage HR Services, Inc. Audio Video Systems, Inc. Bank of America Merrill Lynch Bechtel Jewelers Inc. BizzBrief.com, Inc. Boynton Landscape Co., Inc. Broadview Security Capital Realty Advisors, Inc. Caruso Dancesport Palm Beach City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill City Oyster Colonnade Properties-Owner/ Manager of Phillips Point Courtyard by Marriott Dynamex FASTSIGNS of North Palm Beach Florida Realty Brokers, Inc. Halsey & Griffith Keller Trust Levin Home Care Nurse Registry Manero’s Restaurant Minto Communities MPA Architects Inc. Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. Office Depot Store #102 Palm Beach Metal, Inc. Police Athletic League of West Palm Beach, Inc. ResCare Home Care Shutts & Bowen, LLP South Palm Construction, Inc. Southern Self Storage Sunshine Aluminum Specialties Inc. The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club Palm Beach The Continental Group, Inc. University of Miami - Executive MBA Programs Wachovia Bank, a Wells Fargo Company Wachovia Securities, LLC Wantman Group Inc.
For a full list of Chamber Members visit palmbeaches.org and click on Membership Directory
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Ribbon Cuttings
PBCHomeAuctions.com
Always Best Care of Palm Beach
8401 Lake Worth Road Suite 102 Lake Worth, FL 33467 (561) 267-4725
Always Best Care of Palm Beach is part of a nationally recognized organization providing in-home non-medical care, senior placement assistance and personal response systems to seniors. ABC of Palm Beach is licensed and one of the few home health agencies in PBC that is accredited by a state approved organization. ABC of Palm Beach offers personal care, homemaker and companion services. They also help seniors find the living residence that best meets their physical, financial and other needs.
5500 Military Trail, Suite 22-102 Jupiter, FL 33458 (866) 437-3331
With Palm Beach County foreclosure auctions now taking place online, PBCHomeAuctions. com helps you easily browse the properties that are coming up for auction. David Batchelor and his team have put together a great resource for both serious investors and people looking to take advantage of the recent real estate market. Photo Id: Chamber members and guests join David Batchelor as he cuts the ribbon.
Photo Id: Vivian Torres and German Vallejo cut the ribbon while their many guests look on.
PLP Business Consulting
1035 Gateway Blvd., # 210-181 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 (561) 578-6950
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PLP Business Consulting is an Independent Credit Card Processing firm. They analyze statements for clients and recommend the optimal strategy to reduce costs. They are also High Risk Specialists and work with start up and existing businesses. PLP Consulting allows them to accept credit cards when the conventional banks have declined these businesses access to merchant processing. In the High Risk arena, PLP Business Consulting has no equal in South Florida. Photo Id: Chamber members and guests stand by as Phil Parisi cuts the ribbon
Mambo Italianos
SHBO Properties, LLC
308 Clematis St. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 659-1414
325 Clematis St. Suite 403 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 459-4361
Mambo Italianos proudly opened its doors to the public with a Grand Opening extravaganza on March 12th; the event was a huge success! Mambo Italianos looks forward to many successful (and tasty) nights with assistance from the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches.
SHBO Properties, LLC specializes in property investing through providing quality homes to real people, and making the American dream of home ownership a reality. If you are looking for residential property to buy/lease or to invest in property, we have the right solution for you.
Photo Id: Joseph DeRosa and Randy Abraham cut the ceremonial ribbon.
Photo Id: Brian Woods, Whitney Atheras, and William Holland cut the ribbon.
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Members In Motion GLIDDEN, SPINA & PARTNERS, ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN, INC. NAME NEW ASSOCIATE Glidden - Spina & Partners, Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. (GS&P) has announced the appointment of Jessica Gomes as an Associate within the Firm. Joining GS&P as an architect in 2000, this promotion is a result of Gomes’ enduring commitment to the Firm where she has evolved to become an integral part of the design and management teams. LEO A DALY COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF SCHWAB, TWITTY & HANSER ARCHITECTURAL GROUP (STH) International architecture, planning, engineering, interior design and program management firm LEO A DALY today announced that STH Architectural Group has taken the name of its parent company, LEO A DALY. STH was acquired by LEO A DALY in February 2009 as a strategic move to accelerate growth in its core business sectors and to strengthen the firm’s presence in the Florida market. FPL GROUP NAMED ONE OF ‘WORLD’S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES’ For the fourth straight year, FPL Group, Inc. has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. According to Ethisphere, this year’s list recognizes winning companies’ “outstanding commitment to ethical leadership, compliance practices and corporate social responsibility.” MORE SCIENCE AND HEALTH-RELATED CLIENTS FOR CAREY O’DONNELL PR GROUP Carey O’Donnell PR Group, one of the largest public relations agencies in Florida, has added two organizations in the field of science and health to its client roster. Carey O’Donnell PR Group was selected from a field of three agencies to represent the Hanley Center in a nationwide media and marketing outreach program, and coordinate local public relations for the Hanley Foundation. O’Donnell also now serves as agency-of-record for public relations, advertising and graphic design for BioFlorida, the statewide industry association that represents 230 companies in Florida in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
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Cleveland Clinic Hosts Trustee Reception Trustee Jill Burgess, West Palm Beach Administrator for the Cleveland Clinic, hosted a reception for the Trustees in the beautiful new Cleveland Clinic location in the CityPlace Tower. Trustees were impressed with the extent of the services offered at the Clinic and its extensive list of specialists. Dr. Beck gave a brief presentation highlighting some of the accomplishments of the Cleveland Clinic and its exciting new opportunities in the West Palm Beach area. Tours were also available for those not familiar with the Clinic and its state of the art facility. The Trustee Program is an exclusive networking group for those members looking to develop relationships with fellow CEOs and top level executives. They enjoy a schedule of invitation-only events throughout the year comprised of luncheons with highly visible speakers and receptions hosted by members of the group. For more information on the Trustee program, contact Kelly Fanelli, Membership Director, at (561) 833-3711 ext. 235.
About Cleveland Clinic:
• Contrary to popular belief, the clinic is available for all health care and not just for the seriously ill. • Cleveland Clinic has specialists in most medical fields, so patients can receive care within the clinic staff structure. • Cleveland Clinic has been in Florida for over twenty years. • Cleveland Clinic accepts most health insurance.
Chamber Chairman Don DeWoody with Cleveland Clinic’s Jill Burgess, Stacey Herring, and Dr. Lawrence Beck
Young Professionals Benefit from Tax Seminar There was an exclusive YPOP Tax seminar on March 3, 2010, with special guest Scott Schrader of Liberty Tax Service. It was a very informative, fun, and professional seminar designed just for YPOP members. Liberty Tax Service offered YPOP members a special, 50% off discount. Scott Schrader advised the group to “Keep accurate records! And keep receipts!”
YPOP is currently recruiting team members and supporters for its Relay for Life team. To learn more visit:
http://relayforlife.ypopconnect.org
Courtyard HotSpot
On March 16, 2010, the YPOP HotSpot was at the Courtyard of the Via Jardin Building for fun and networking! SM Wolf Trading hosted the HotSpot event, while Arepera provided the delicious samples and Blue Martini supplied the martinis!
“YPOP has been very beneficial to our business. Not only have our sales increased we have also developed great relationships with other members.”
Brian Glass Shockwave Industries Print & Design
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Let’s Grow Together The Chamber enjoyed a banner year in 2009, welcoming over 460 new members and the momentum continues in 2010. The Chamber’s Health Care Committee has grown to over 100 active members. The Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches has in excess of 300 participants. In March alone, there were 19 networking opportunities, making the Chamber’s calendar the most active of any professional organization in Palm Beach County.
As the Chamber grows, so do its members. They benefit from a full calendar with events in the morning, at lunch and after hours. There are free events to educate members in networking techniques, social networking and how to get the most out of the Chamber. There are presentations on how to maximize relationships made in the Chamber, meet the right contacts and plan productive meetings. It’s a busy group with something for everyone. Find the things that work best for you. For suggestions, attend an Open House Coffee for a thorough understanding of everything the Chamber offers. Contact Kelly Fanelli, Membership Director, at (561) 833-3711 ext. 235 or visit the Chamber calendar for a listing of all the upcoming events.
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Do Some Spring Cleaning... As the Chamber looks to improve its programming, it examines what’s working best and looks for ways to better serve its members. As spring cleaning continues, the Chamber revamps committees and offers suggestions to members on getting a fresh start in 2010.
Verify your contact and company information for accuracy as the annual publications will be going to print soon.
Update your keywords. Make sure the Chamber has an up-to-date reflection of your business. Review your keywords that drive the search engine on the Chamber’s website to be sure it’s still an accurate representation of the focus of your business.
Clean out your contact base. Touch base with your contacts and see if they have changes in their contact information. Make sure yours is accurate in their databases. You want a contact base full of useful and productive relationships; weed out the ones that are going nowhere.
Change your routine. If 2009 was full of morning events for you, try to get to something in a different time format. Try a Power Networking lunch session or an after-hours Mixer. If you’ve been a night owl, attend a monthly breakfast at the Convention Center. You’ll find a completely different kind of member there.
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Guide to the Palm Beaches Deadline Approaches The 2011/2012 annual Guide to the Palm Beaches will go to print soon and closes to new members at the end of April. The Chamber offers its members a vast array of tools to market, brand and promote their company’s products and services, the most popular of which is the Guide. 8,000 copies of the publication will be distributed to Chamber members, local dignitaries, politicians and business leaders. • The Guide to the Palm Beaches offers both alphabetic and business category listings of all Chamber members, information on the Palm Beaches as a business community, residential paradise and world-class travel destination. • Inclusion in the Guide establishes members’ credibility and positions them to take their roles as leaders in their fields. • Visitors and newcomers to the Palm Beaches will receive copies in the many visitor and
relocation packages the Chamber mails each year. It is the most frequently requested item in the Chamber by residents, visitors and local business men and women. As a member, this is the perfect time to be sure that the Chamber has current information for your entries. Please take this opportunity to visit the Chamber’s website, www.palmbeaches.org, and review your contact information there. This provides the information needed for inclusion in the Guide. Members can make any corrections needed with their user names and passwords in the “Members Only” section of the website or contact the Chamber for assistance. Area businesses that are not yet Chamber members are encouraged to contact the Chamber to learn more about the Guide to the Palm Beaches and the vast array of membership benefits. As the next Guide goes to print, it’s an opportunity to insure that those businesses have the advantage of appearing in this important publication. For more information, contact Kelly Fanelli, Membership Director, at (561) 833-3711 ext. 235 or kfanelli@palmbeaches.org.
Register Now for the 4th Annual Workforce Summit May 7, 2010 • 7:30 AM to 12 noon Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach
featuring Geoffrey Colvin, Fortune Magazine Editor-at-Large based on his best-selling book
“Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else” Winner of the Harold Longman Award for the Best Business Book of 2009
The principles of great performance can improve any organization, and must be applied in today’s marketplace in order to survive. You won’t want to miss this captivating presentation where you will learn the secrets of extraordinary performance based on a wide array of research.
Media Sponsor
7:30 AM Networking • 8:00 AM – 12 noon Presentation $50 per attendee includes registration, a copy of his best-selling book and breakfast Register now at www.pbcalliance.com or call 561.340.1060 ext. 2373. Sponsorship information also available.
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Participate in a Chamber Money Maker and you’ll learn to make a quick, concise and memorable introduction and how to use it at Chamber events. The Money Makers are also held monthly, are free and open to members and non-members. The Open House Coffee is an overview of the Chamber’s programs and services, a must for new members or refreshers on the many benefits of membership and how to get the most out of members’ investment of dollars and time. Open House attendees receive information packets that include information on the Chamber’s programs and services, copies of the Chamber’s directories, a complete Chamber calendar and descriptions of the committees, task forces and special groups. Held twice a month, Open House Coffees are easy to schedule, free and open to members and non-members.
Tools For Success
Another member favorite is the Chamber Money Maker, the Chamber’s miniseminar on networking skills. Members are experts on their companies’ products and services, but may need a little help with their networking skills. It may all be new to them or perhaps they just need to be reminded of what they already know! Either way, the Chamber wants to do everything possible to be sure members are getting the most out of their networking investment.
One-On-One 101
Open House Coffee Member Money Maker
Chamber Calendar Includes Free Events The Tools for Success Seminars are free seminars on a variety of subjects vital to business growth. Past presentations have included marketing, a United States Postal Service presentation on direct mail campaigns, sales skills, leadership and effective public speaking. Internet social networking, business funding and website maximization are among the current topics planned. Geared to provide members with the tools to succeed, the seminars provide timely information and expert speakers. The series is free to members and addresses issues with which many members need assistance. One-On-One 101 is a new free event to the Chamber calendar in response to members requesting more direction in developing relationships within the Chamber, forming strategic alliances for referrals and making the most of their Chamber investment. It takes networking contacts generated from events and directs them into productive one-on-one meetings. One-On-One 101 is a step-by-step approach to establishing a plan for setting meetings, following an agenda and tracking success.
“Thanks and compliments on the Chamber programming. The relevance and quality of these programs is top-notch. Your care and attention to detail is duly noted and appreciated. The presenters are prepared, organized, and qualified. The presentations are practiced, refined and crisp. And the coffee is really good! I’ve attended and run many programs of this kind in large corporate environments. These programs are second to none. Said with a smile, “This is not our fathers’ Chamber”!”
Fred Tolchinsky Health Insurance General Agent www.coveragedesigns.com
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- This private party area includes:
Air-conditioned restrooms. Daily meals and Sunday Brunch. Reduced drink prices plus a special happy hour. A great spot to watch entertainment on the Tire Kingdom Stage.
A variety of membership packages are available. special payment plans available for your Club sunfest membership. Daily Club SunFest tickets are also available.
VIP Experiences - Watch your favorite act from SunFest’s Stage Right, snag a reserved seat, or enjoy the exclusive hospitality section with viewing of the SunFest Main Stage, or go for the gold with the Gold Backstage pass.
Contact Sharon Hoffman 561-837-8074 / shoffman@sunfest.com for more details