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Artical Archive: January 2010 Chamber Perks

COMMUNITY

State of the City Address Breakfast

MEMBERSHIP

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Health Care Committee, Women in Business, Article Archive: July Ambassador 2010 - Press Releases Committee

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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 Deborah Drotar Membership Development Bryan Baker Membership Development Sharon McIntosh Information Coordinator

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EVENTS

Recent Events

10 - 11

New Members & Renewals

Members In Motion

Calendar of Events

Young Professionals

December 2010

Officers

Board of Directors

Larry B. Alexander Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. Scott Butler Butler Construction Co. John Cassidy John C. Cassidy Air Conditioning, Inc.

Dr. David Dorfman Mobile Chiropractic of the Palm Beaches

Chair

Carey O’Donnell Carey O’Donnell PR Group

Chair-Elect

Michelle Diffenderfer Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.

Treasurer

David D. Brooks, CPA

Secretary

Charles Gerardi The Palm Beach Post

Bill Fleming Palm Beach Atlantic University Clint Glass Balfour Beatty Construction Russell Greene Grand Bank & Trust of Florida Christine Hanley Christine D. Hanley & Associates, P.A.

General Counsel

Patti Hamilton Southern Waste Systems LLC/ Sun Recycling

At-Large Member

Rick Herman PNC Bank

Wesley Lauer Akerman Senterfitt

Harvey E. Oyer III Shutts & Bowen, LLP

Past-Chair

Don DeWoody WGCompass Realty Companies

Tom Dye Carlton Fields, P.A.

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Beth Kigel KBS Strategies Group, LLC Don Kiselewski Florida Power & Light Co.

Trish Lowry Florida’s Blood Centers Monica Manolas CEMEX

Danny Martell Florida Crystals Corporation Daniel Miller Broad and Cassel Frank Newman WACHOVIA, A Wells Fargo Company Mark Nosacka Good Samaritan Medical Center Kevin Probel Related Companies Nat Roberts Callery-Judge Grove Keith Spina Glidden Spina & Partners John Templeton Templeton & Company, LLP Dan Thomas Gunster Ricky Wade McDonald’s/”B”ing the Best, Inc. Steve Wasserman WPTV NewsChannel 5 Kathy Willoughby Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Where the Chamber’s Been: Recent Events Holiday Mixer at the Improv The Chamber’s December mixer was an evening filled with laughter at the worldfamous Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre at CityPlace. The Improv, which started almost 50 years ago, is still the most important live venue for new comedians. Chamber guests were invited to stay for the “Home Safe for Kids Comedy Fest” including the Celebrity Stand-Up Battle, featuring local radio and TV personalities, who took comedy lessons leading up to the occasion. The evening’s headline act was national touring comedian Dean Napolitano.

Special thanks to Scott Keeler and Rene Harte

The Improv at CityPlace is a versatile venue and is available for private parties, luncheons and sales presentations. Marathon Weekend Kicks Off with an Olympian The Palm Beaches Marathon Festival, presented by Publix, kicked off this morning with a capacity crowd, with a breakfast sponsored by WPBF 25 and emceed by its morning news anchor, Paul LaGrone. South Olive Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School were presented with checks for having the most participants in the Ronald McDonald House Charities Kids Marathon Mile and Kids K. This year’s guest speaker, sponsored by Good Samaritan Medical Center, was Dara Torres, 12-time Olympic Medalist and the first swimmer from the United States to compete in 5 Olympics. In a candid presentation, this Olympian athlete proved that a truly competitive spirit is not limited by age.

Mark Nosacka - CEO Good Samaritan, Dara Torres - Olympic Medalist, Mayor Lois Frankel, Carey O’Donnell - Chamber Chair

Immediately following the breakfast, Dara signed her New York Times Bestseller “Gold Medal Fitness: A Revolutionary 5-Week Program.” Presented by

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS DECEMBER

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

7 Chamber Mixer at Improv CityPlace 5:30 p.m.

One on One 101 8:30 a.m.

Friday

Marathon Kick-Off Breakfast - 7:45 a.m. Crowne Plaza

8 Money Maker 8:30 a.m.

9 YPOP HotSpot Hilton PB Airport Club 10 5:30 p.m.

Open House Coffee 8:30 a.m.

16 New Member Jump Start 5:30 p.m.

Chamber Closed 26

28 Open House Coffee 8:30 a.m.

20 Chamber Closed

JANUARY

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 1

11 Power Networking at Lunch 11:30 a.m. Crowne Plaza

Business Builder 12 Seminar 8:30 a.m. Ambassador Committe 11:45 a.m. YPOP HotSpot Taverna Opa CityPlace 5:30 p.m.

18 Health Care Committee Location TBA 12:00 p.m.

19 State of the City Address 7:30 a.m.

25 Mixer - Ibis Golf & Country Club 5:30 p.m. 31

17 Chamber Closed

23 30

To Sell is not to Sell Workshop 8:30 a.m.

Women in Business 11:45 a.m.

Business Builder Seminar 8:30 a.m.

*All meetings are held at the Chamber unless otherwise noted. Events are subject to change

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December 2010

November Health Care Committee

Many thanks to the Rehabilitation Center of The Palm Beaches for sponsoring and hosting the November committee meeting. Lissette Diaz and Valerie Gray-Becker hosted a wonderful lunch which followed with tours of the facility.

This meeting was about changing the dynamics of the Committee moving forward in 2011. The attendees broke into small groups to brainstorm ideas to develop the committee, and its members. The committee will resume again in January. L to R:Lissette Diaz – Marketing Director Valeria Gray-Becker, RN, NHA Administrator Dayana Rooks Health Care Committee Chair & Business Development Coordinator

Health Care Committee Who is in the committee: Those that provide products and services that are health care related, including community senior services. What are the Goals of the committee? • To improve public awareness and access to the health care resources available in Palm Beach County. • To involve all health care providers, purchasers and payers as active members of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. • Educate the Chamber members, community and the media on important health care issues. • Act as distribution sites for the Health Care Directory for the entire community. The Health Care Guide is a comprehensive resource guide for understanding and utilizing health care services in our community. This annual publication provides an insight into the many products and services that are available in Palm Beach County Past speakers and have included: Gary Pagano, Director of Medical transport (Trauma Hawk), and Lisa Kline Goldstein, ESQ an

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Eldercare attorney. Event locations- the committee meets in various health care locations, which have included JFK hospital, MorseLife, and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County. Event sponsorship – opportunities are available for monthly sponsorship of the Health Care Meetings, and quarterly evening socials. Sponsorship provides advertising of the facility, and the chance to speak about services offered. The Health Care Committee meets once a month for lunch at 12:00 noon. The committee encourages members to invite guests for continued growth and expansion.

Ambassador Committee What is an Ambassador? As the Chamber’s public relations committee, the Ambassadors perform many important tasks for the Chamber. Most importantly, they help recruit and retain members, assisting the Chamber in meeting its membership goals for the year. • Ambassador Call-A-Thons Call-A-Thons are scheduled at strategic times throughout the year to help bring in new members. Ambassadors invite prospective new members to events as special guests and answer questions about the Chamber. • Welcome New Members Ambassadors are special guests at New Member Jump Starts, where they share their experiences with new members to give them ideas as to which of the many benefits of membership will be most effective for them. • Event Support Ambassadors help attendees find seating assignments and name tags and facilitate introductions. • Ribbon-Cuttings Ambassadors appear in Ribbon-Cutting photos, tour member facilities and spread the word about the hosts’ companies. Special name tags make Ambassadors prominent at Chamber events. You’ll find them welcoming attendees, making sure everyone is comfortable and finding the contacts they are looking for. Need some help? Ask an Ambassador! They are among the Chamber’s most active and involved members. They’ll share their success stories and give advice, provide introductions and direction. For more information on the Ambassador Committee, contact Bryan Baker at bbaker@ palmbeaches.org or (561) 833-3711 ext. 230.

Science & Technology Committee Chair: Hollie Littlefield, Communications Network Architect, ComRes USA Meetings: 1st Wednesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. in the Chamber Board Room. The objective of the Science and Technology Committee is to provide a forum for the discussion of issues of concern to both industries. The Committee will also assist in promoting the efficient use of technology in businesses, including the development of standards for the management and application of science and technology. In addition to reviewing challenges that affect the Science and Technology industries, the committee intends to offer educational insight as a benefit to the wider membership of the Chamber of Commerce. This educational insight will include an ongoing series of seminars designed to provide information, resources, and expertise on popular topics in business technology. These seminars will empower local businesses with the tools and resources to improve technological efficiency. The ultimate aim is to become a source for information and solutions for business applications that improve the bottom line. At present, membership in the Committee is open to businesses directly involved in the field of science and/or information technology. “One of the key opportunities of belonging to the Chamber is joining a committee- these smaller groups within the Chamber meet regularly to help build local business, grow community awareness and promote networking. Committees allow the opportunity for members to get to know one another and form trusting relationships that lead to referring business. We all want to do business with people we know and trust, right? If you’re a member of the Chamber and you have not explored joining a committee, get involved today and watch your business grow!” Leslie A. Read PA Keller Williams Realty

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Women in Business Committee The Women in Business Committee mission is to encourage women to expand their business contacts/opportunities by becoming active participants in the Chamber. It develops educational programs featuring tools to cope with business and career issues for women. It also assists in the recognition of women as valued leaders of the community through the ATHENA Award program. • The ATHENA Awards are held in September. The program is named after the Greek goddess of courage and wisdom and is part of Athena International, a foundation dedicated to creating leadership opportunities for women. Annually the Chamber honors an individual, a business and a young professional who mentor, serve as role models and display leadership and excel at their professions. • The goal of the committee is to bring professional women together in a monthly meeting for networking and business education. • The committee meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 11:45am, in the Chamber Board Room. Members can bring their own lunch or make arrangements to purchase lunch from the Chamber. • In the spring, the group holds a Spring Cleaning Closet Clean-Out and gently worn clothing is donated to a women’s organization and in the fall the committee donates school supplies to the Belvedere Elementary School. The school, in which approximately 80% of its students are supported by No Child Left Behind federal program and receive free or reduced meals, serves the disadvantaged. For more information about the Women in Business Committee, contact Kelley Burke at kburke@palmbeaches.org or call (561)833-3711 ext 231.

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Renewals AAA - Auto Club South - Palm Beach Gardens Achilles International South Florida Akerman Senterfitt All Steps Home Care American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter Artistic Doors, Inc. Carey O’Donnell Public Relations Group Chariots of Palm Beach Inc. Charley’s Crab Cherry Bekaert & Holland, LLP Conley Design Studio CredAbility / The Consumer Credit Counseling Service Financial Planning Investment Group Inc. H F Borders, Co. REALTORS Hamilton Realty Havana Restaurant Hedrick Brothers Construction Holyfield & Thomas LLC Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation Illustrated Properties Real Estate KeyCorp Executive Suites LF Stores Marcello’s La Sirena MDG Advertising Inc. Metropolitan Systems Inc. Miami Sod Company Mobile Chiropractic of the Palm Beaches, Inc. Northern Trust Global Investments OMNI Telecommunications, Inc. Palm Harbor Marina PNC Bank Port of Palm Beach Portside on the Inlet Preferred Printing & Graphics Primerica Financial Services Rapids Water Park Residence Inn by Marriott Roger Dean Chevrolet Inc. Rooney’s All-In Bar & Grille Signature Collection Inc. So. Florida Regional Transportation Authority Star Ranch Enterprises STH Architectural Group, a Leo A Daly Company Suncoast Community High School Sundy House Tequesta Insurance The Omphoy Ocean Resort The Salvation Army Venue Marketing Group VITAS Innovative Hospice Care Wedgworth Farms Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA Inc. Woodlake Apartments

Chamber Welcomes New Members Butler Construction Company Scott A. Butler - VP West Palm Beach (561) 832-9700 CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

Calvin Giordano & Associates Inc. Richard Sala - Director of Palm Beach Operations West Palm Beach (561) 684-6161 ENGINEERS - CONSULTING Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather, Keen & LittkyRubin Nancy La Vista - Partner West Palm Beach (561) 899-2107 ATTORNEYS - PERSONAL INJURY/WRONGFUL DEATH CONNECT - MIND, BODY, SOUL Heather L. Beasley - Founder Jupiter (561) 512-8559 COACHING - PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL Economic Forum of Palm Beach County Rebel Cook - President North Palm Beach (561) 622-9920 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EMJ Pharma, Inc. Joe Marchese - Co-President Bayonet Point (973) 600-6204 MARKETING CONSULTANTS Gardens Home Management Services Chip Sollins - President / Owner Palm Beach Gardens (561) 625-5700 HOME MAINTENANCE

Hospital Without Walls Bob Habib - CEO Boynton Beach (561) 742-2552 HEALTH CARE CONSULTING & SERVICES IVThirst Robinson Janvier - President West Palm Beach (561) 882-3793 Nancy Hanlon Associates, Inc. Nancy Hanlon Lantana (561) 649-8535 ACCOUNTANTS - CERTIFIED PUBLIC Professional Move Managers Paul Hollis - President Boynton Beach (561) 715-9669 RELOCATION SERVICES Rehab After Work & Rehab After School Deja Gilbert - CEO West Palm Beach (561) 684-7300 ALCOHOLISM & DRUG ABUSE INFORMATION & TREATMENT Toshiba Business Solutions Florida Christine Pitts - Public Relations / Community Affairs Director West Palm Beach (561) 214-6196 COPIERS - SALES, SERVICE & SUPPLIES Vista Lago Apartment Homes Luz Medina - Property Manager West Palm Beach (561) 686-8330 APARTMENTS

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Article Archive: January 2010

Chamber Perks

Membership Helps Your Bottom Line!

embership in the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches has a vast array of benefits. Among them are inclusion in the many marketing tools that the Chamber produces and networking and leadership opportunities. There are avenues for making new contacts, gaining new clients and building your business. There are other ways in which the Chamber assists its members and one of them is through affinity programs. These are discount programs that save members money. Some of the programs come to our members through the Chamber’s association with the Florida Chamber of Commerce; others come in the form of member-to-member discounts. The Florida Chamber Federation works with local chambers of commerce across Florida and develops member benefits packages with substantial cost savings. The collective negotiating and buying power of the Federation allows for discounts that can have a powerful effect on members’ businesses. Examples of these programs include insurance services dedicated to the needs of small businesses, discounts on shipping services and office supplies. The most popular of these is the Office Depot program that offers deep discounts on office supplies. Many of the Chamber’s members offer special programs for fellow members in the form of a member-to-member discount. When you are looking for products and services, remember to contact Chamber members in that business category and see if they are offering a memberto-member discount on that particular item. Whether you are buying a new fax machine or having your office painted, these discounts can have a positive impact on your bottom line.

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When promoting your business to Chamber members, don’t forget to include a member-tomember discount in your marketing plan. This is an excellent way to provide an incentive for the members to select your company’s product or service in their purchasing and budgeting process. It’s a way for them to experience what it is that makes your company unique. Incentive programs can also play an important role in your client retention efforts. Once you have created a “fan”, they will stay with you forever and your competition will have a hard time wooing them away from you. When looking at your company’s participation in the Chamber, don’t forget to take advantage of cost savings discount plans. Both sides of the coin, the selling and the purchasing side benefit from the relationship. It’s an example of the power of belonging to one of the strongest business organizations in the country and one that you don’t want to miss! For more information on the benefits of Chamber membership, contact Kelly Fanelli, Membership Director, at (561) 833-3711 ext. 235 or kfanelli@palmbeaches.org.

Article Archive: July 2010 Press Releases - The Key to Free Publicity One of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to keep your business in the public eye is to send out press releases. A press release is a quick article written in news style that promotes a recent accomplishment, event, or new feature in an informative way. Writing a press release can be a very persuasive way to get your message out, and they are easier to write than you may think. Just keep these key points in mind. Is your news “newsworthy?” The purpose of a press release is to inform the world of your news item. A good press release answers all of the “W” questions (who, what, where, when and why), providing the media with useful information about your organization, product, service or event. A press release should be written like a news article, not an advertisement. Start strong. Your headline and first paragraph should tell the story. The rest of your press release should provide the details. Oftentimes only the first few sentences will be published, so make sure they have all the key information. Write a press release as you would like it told as some media will run it exactly as it is submitted. Even if your article is not reprinted verbatim, you still will be gaining exposure. Not everything is news. While the opening of a new store or the completion of a big project is exciting for you, it is important to ask yourself what about it is exciting for other people? Focus on the aspects of your news item that truly set you apart from everyone else. Newsworthy examples: Offering a unique product or service Receiving an award or community honor Fundraisers and Charity Events Special Certifications

The media loves “feel good” news and such stories will often get you the most exposure. Attach photographs when possible. Illustrate real life: Use real life examples about how your company or organization solved a problem. Identify the problem and identify why your solution is the right solution. Corporate milestones: When announcing a corporate milestone, be sure to attribute your successes or failures to one or more events. Illustrate what you did right or how you recovered from hardship. Be truthful and avoid fluff and embellishments. Additional tips: Bring your press release to life by using an active, not passive, voice. Use as few words as possible to get your point across while still painting a picture of the event. Avoid the hype and limit exclamation points. Be sure to get written permission from any individuals you quote or companies that you mention. When writing about an event, it is best to submit a “media advisory” release before the event promoting it, as well as a press release. Your press release should end with a short paragraph (company boilerplate) that describes your company, products, service and a short company history. If you are filing a joint press release, include a boilerplate for both. Submit your press release to local newspapers, clients and, of course, the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. Send press releases to Alexandra Guth at aguth@palmbeaches.org

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Article Archive: August 2010

What Does a Regional Chamber Mean to my Business? Since a Chamber membership is essentially a marketing tool, offering a consistent stream of prospective customers in a variety of business categories, the key is to find the one, or ones, that meet your marketing needs. If you are, for example, a dry-cleaners, then your entire customer base would be with in a couple of mile radios of your location. That is the nature of your business and you know that’s where your marketing need lies. Then a small Chamber that addressed that exact demographic will be perfect for your business. However, if you are that same dry-cleaners and you want to send delivery trucks out to all the major office building in the area, you want to have several locations around the area or you want to become a “destination” dry-cleaners specializing in exceptional quality, special garment storage or restoration, then you need a Chamber addressing a broader demographic. As the title suggests, the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, with its regional scope is the “big pond” that provides that reach.

Pompano Beach

Tequesta

Palm Beach Palm Springs

Margate Lake Worth

Hollywood

Plantation

West Palm Beach Miami

Hypoluxo

Coconut Creek Fort Lauderdale

Lantana Hobe Sound

Davie

Boynton Beach

Your Company

Coral Gables

Ft. Pierce

Boca Raton

Magonia Park Wellington Georgia

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Gainesville Jacksonville

Delray Beach

Greenacres

Juno Beach Jupiter

Stuart

Belle Glade

Deerfield Beach

Haverhill

Ohio

Miramar

Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches Member Cities

Hallandale

Palm City

Orlando

Highland Beach

Lake Park

Lake Clarke Shores

Tampa

North Palm Beach

Loxahatchee

Miami Lakes

Royal Palm Beach

Riviera Beach Kentucky

Pennsylvania

Singer Island Palm Beach Gardens

Sunrise New York

What’s Up YPOP YPOP Holiday HotSpot

The Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches “YPOP”, had their annual Holiday HotSpot at the Palm Beach Airport Hilton Club10 on Thursday, December 9. YPOP once again partnered with the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program to help bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate. Thanks to the generosity of the members of the Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches, close to 75 new, unwrapped toys were donated to the Angel Tree Program at the holiday event.

The Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches thanks the Palm Beach Airport Hilton for their continued support of the group and for hosting this popular annual event. Also deserving of thanks is the University of Miami School of Business Administration as their sponsorship of YPOP helps keep the events free and open to all young professionals who wish to participate.

“As we all know times are tough but with demands continuing to increase the time to give is now” said Development & Public Relations Director, Tara Bennett. “YPOP members are listening to those demands and came bearing gifts during their Holiday Party for those who may have gone without this Christmas. Nearly 5,000 children in Palm Beach County will receive the only Christmas gifts they may get thanks to The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. On Monday, December 20th, families here in Palm Beach County will begin to receive the gifts YPOP and other supports contributed. These gifts will ensure the neediest of families will get to share in the magic of a Christmas morning this year. The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County is thankful to YPOP for ensuring that no child goes with out this Christmas.”

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Members In Motion NAVARRO LOWREY, INC. ANNOUNCES PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY AND ESRI LEASES AT ECOPLEX ® Frank Navarro, co-founder and President of Navarro Lowrey, Inc., announced today that Progressive Casualty Insurance Company (www.progressive.com) and Esri (www.esri. com) will relocate their West Palm Beach offices to EcoPlex® at Centrepark West, 1641 Worthington Road, West Palm Beach, FL. GUNSTER Joseph P. Chase, an attorney with Gunster, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Friends of the West Palm Beach Public Library. Chase is an associate in Gunster’s Corporate practice. CLEVELAND CLINIC Juan J. Nogueras, MD, FACS, FASCRS, a board certified colorectal surgeon, has been appointed Chief of Staff for Cleveland Clinic Florida. In his new role, he will be more intimately involved with recruitment and credentialing, the annual professional review processes, hospital operations and the development of policies and procedures to enhance patient care. HEDRICK BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPLETES PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER IN BELLE GLADE Hedrick Brothers Construction has completed its contract for the new, two-story, 33,982SF Technical Education Center, Belle Glade, Florida on schedule and within budget for Palm Beach State College. This United States Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED registered project is anticipating LEED Gold certification under LEED for New Construction version 2.2, and is the first building constructed entirely to LEED standards for the College.

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ROBERT H. FRIEDMAN JOINS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE LITERACY COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Robert H. Friedman, a shareholder with Gunster’s Business Litigation practice group in West Palm Beach, has joined the Board of Directors for the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. The mission of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting and achieving literacy. CLEVELAND CLINIC The Cleveland Clinic Florida Breast Center has been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), becoming just the third center in Florida to earn accreditation. Administered by the American College of Surgeons, accreditation is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. G. JOSEPH CURLEY NAMED LAWYER OF THE YEAR 2011 Gunster is pleased to announce G. Joseph Curley has been named West Palm Beach Labor & Employment Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers 2011. Only one lawyer in each specialty within each community is named Lawyer of the Year. BEN HILL APPOINTED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND MARKET MANAGER, CBS RADIO WEST PALM BEACH Industry veteran Ben Hill has been named Senior Vice President and Market Manager, CBS RADIO West Palm Beach. Hill, who was previously President and General Manager of CBS RADIO’s WPGC in Washington, D.C. from 1987-2001 and led the station to No. 1 in ratings and revenue, will now oversee West Palm Beach’s five stations including WEAT, WIRK, WNEW, WMBX and WPBZ.

REAL TIME MARKETING GROUP TO PROMOTE “THE DISH,” SOUTH FLORIDA’S MOST EXCLUSIVE PERSONAL CHEF SERVICE The Dish (www.the-dish.com) has hired RealTime Marketing Group to promote its exclusive South Florida personal chef service through various social media outlets. The Dish cooks up gourmet cuisine and in-house catering, all prepared by your very own culinary artist and personal chef. HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY John McDonagh, President and CEO of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, has advised the board of governors and trustees of the organization that he wishes to return to Massachusetts permanently to be closer to his family, and must therefore resign his position. His leadership role and responsibilities will remain unchanged until he departs, and until that time he will assist and facilitate the identification of candidates qualified to assume his role. The Society’s goal is to have a full transition to the new President and CEO executed by March 1, 2011.

TOP PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS FORM NEW FIRM Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather, Keen & Littky-Rubin looking to add to deep bench Building on more than 120 years of combined experience, six of the area’s most well-respected and recognized personal injury attorneys – Mark Clark, Donald Fountain Jr., Nancy La Vista, David Prather, W. Hampton Keen and Julie Littky-Rubin – have formed their own firm.

Submit Press Releases to Alexandra Guth, Communications Coordinator, at aguth@palmbeaches.org.

Did You Know? The Chamber’s newly redesigned website palmbeaches.org really puts the spotlight on participating Trustees. Trustees now have the option of including contact information, website and video links! All of this information and more is viewed by clicking on the “view more” link which opens to an detailed profile view.

DUKE NEUROBIOLOGIST NAMED CEO AND DIRECTOR OF MAX PLANCK FLORIDA INSTITUTE’S DEPARTMENT OF CORTICAL CIRCUIT FUNCTION The Max Planck Florida Institute announced the appointment of David Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer and Director of its Department of Cortical Circuit Function, effective Jan. 3, 2011. Dr. Fitzpatrick is currently James B. Duke Professor of Neurobiology at the Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, and Director of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. GUNSTER ADDS TWO NEW ASSOCIATES TO WEST PALM BEACH OFFICE Gunster is pleased to announce that two associates have joined its West Palm Beach office. Elizabeth Gaukroger and Rick Kozell.

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January Breakfast State of the City Address Mayor Lois Frankel Sponsored by:

Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:30 a.m. Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach

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Pre-event Coffee Sponsored by:

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Order your seats now Table top displays available for $200 includes 2 breakfast seats Member $30, Non-Member $40 Table for 10 (Member) $300 | (Non-Member) $350

For more information, call Kelley Burke at (561) 833-3711, ext. 231 or kburke@palmbeaches.org

January Breakfast 7:45 a.m. - Wedneday, January 19 Registration Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13 Name(s): ________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________

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Save Time With Break-Fast Pass The Chamber is offering a breakfast series subscription for individuals for $275. Register now for the 10 regular breakfasts for 2011, including the State of the City, and receive priority seating for all the breakfasts and save $25 for the year. Corporate tables of 10 are available for $300. The highlights of the program include no more on-line registering each month, one check request, monthly designation of attendees, advance seating location notification and rain check if you can’t attend. Purchase online at www.palmbeaches.org.

2011 Yearly Individual Breakfast Subscription Pre-pay now for all 10 breakfasts in 2011! Only $275.00

• Designate an attendee each month • Raincheck for breakfasts you cannot attend • Advance seat assignments means no waiting in line • Priority seating for all breakfasts including the Mayor’s Breakfast • No more monthly on-line reservations or monthly expense reports • Save $25

For more information contact Kelley Burke at (561) 833-3711 ext. 231 or at kburke@palmbeaches.org

Individual Breakfast Reservation Register by: 5:00 p.m. January 17th

Name(s): _______________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

MUST PRE-PAY TO BE REGISTERED FOR EVENT Either fax to (561) 833-5582 or register online at www.palmbeaches.org Please Check Appropriate Box __ Yearly Subscription $275

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