e-Business Watch Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
March 2012
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Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches 401 N. Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: (561) 833-3711 Fax: (561) 833-5582 Visit us online at: www.palmbeaches.org
Staff
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 Lisa Minns Membership Development Sharon McIntosh Information Coordinator
7 Trustee Happenings 9 Digital Marketing Breakfast
10 New Members and Renewals
14 Members in Motion 16 Leadership West Palm Beach
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Officers
Chair Michelle Diffenderfer Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. Chair-Elect Harvey E. Oyer III Shutts & Bowen, LLP Treasurer David D. Brooks, CPA Secretary Danny Martell Florida Crystals Corporation General Counsel Paul Krasker Trident Title, LLC Past-Chair Carey O’Donnell O’Donnell Agency At-Large Member Don DeWoody WGCompass Realty Companies www.palmbeaches.org
Board of Directors
Larry B. Alexander - Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. Scott Atherton - Akerman Senterfitt Doug Augeri - CEMEX Christopher Benvenuto - Gunster David Brooks - D. Brooks and Associates CPA’s, P.A. Scott Butler - Butler Construction Co. Don DeWoody - WGCompass Realty Companies Michelle Diffenderfer - Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. Dr. David Dorfman - Mobile Chiropractic of the Palm Beaches Tom Dye - Carlton Fields Charles Gerardi - The Palm Beach Post Clint Glass - Balfour Beatty Construction Christine Hanley - Christine D. Hanley & Associates, P.A. Patti Hamilton - Southern Waste Systems LLC/Sun Recycling Rick Herman - PNC Bank Matthew Hoffman - Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida Beth Kigel - KBS Strategies Group, LLC Don Kiselewski - Florida Power & Light Co. Patrick Koenig - Flagler Realty & Development, Inc. Paul Krasker - Trident Title, LLC Scott Lampert - Broad and Cassel Danny Martell - Florida Crystals Corporation Frank Newman - WACHOVIA, A Wells Fargo Company Mark Nosacka - Good Samaritan Medical Center Carey O’Donnell - O’Donnell Agency Harvey E. Oyer, III - Shutts & Bowen, LLP Kevin Probel - Jones Lang LaSalle Jay Shearouse - First Bank of the Palm Beaches Keith Spina - Glidden Spina & Partners Jonathan Teaford - Digital Domain Media Group John Templeton - Templeton & Company, LLP John Vander Wagen - Rybovich Boat Company, LLC Ricky Wade - McDonald’s/”B”ing the Best, Inc. Steve Wasserman - WPTV NewsChannel 5 William S. Williams - Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH
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Business Builder 8 Seminar 8:30 a.m.
9 Facebook: Your New Business Tool Seminar 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
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15 Ethics in Business Breakfast PBC Convention Center 7:45 a.m.
16 QR Code Seminar 8:30 a.m.
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29 Turning Business Cards into Business Workshop Northwood University 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
30 Business Awards Nomination Deadline 5:00 p.m.
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6 Ambassador Committee 12:00 p.m.
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YPOP HotSpot Russel’s Blue Water Grill 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 13 14
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Power Networking @ Lunch 11:30 a.m. Embassy Suites (formerly Crowne Plaza)
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1 Science and Technology Committee 8:00 a.m.
Women in Business 11:45 a.m.
Health Care Committee Location TBA 12:00 p.m. 25
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27 Microsoft “Do More in Less Time” Seminar Keiser University 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
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Business Builder Seminar 8:30 a.m.
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Business Builder 10 Seminar 8:30 a.m. Power Networking @ Lunch 11:30 a.m. Embassy Suites 17
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SunFest Mixer Embassy Suites 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 19 Chamber Breakfast PBC Convention Center 7:45 a.m.
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Health Care Committee Location TBA 12:00 p.m.
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Chamber Mixer PGA National 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 29
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Employment Law Seminar 8:30a.m. - 10:00a.m. 8
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4 Science and Technology 5 Committee 8:00 a.m. YPOP HotSpot Bar Louie Boynton Beach 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Women in Business12 11:45 a.m.
Business Builder Seminar 8:30 a.m.
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*All meetings are held at the Chamber unless otherwise noted. Events are subject to change
401 N Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | Phone: 561.833.3711 Fax: 561.833.5582 | www.palmbeaches.org
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Top Ten Reasons to Belong to the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches Reason #5 – Digital Access The Chamber website, digital publications and social media presence all work together to create more visibility for Chamber members. They offer a variety of communication tools and, with the addition of the Chamber app, members receive even more assistance using digital media to get their message out and establish their presence in the virtual world. • Chamber Website www.palmbeaches.org Resident and visitor information, membership directories, and Chamber and community highlights offer visitors to the website access to a wide array of information. • Digital Publications The Chamber’s publications are all available in a digital format on the Chamber website; current as well as archived issues. • Digital Newsletters Both the weekly newsletter, Chamber Update, and the monthly newsletter, E -Business Watch, are available digitally. Articles on key business issues and trends, upcoming events, new member listings and special announcements all come to members via email. • Social Media With a strong presence in on-line and internet communities, the Chamber represents its members and encourages interaction and business development via social media. • Our Members Are Hiring A monthly communication from the Chamber, members are invited to submit job opportunities for this email sent to all Chamber members, community leaders and elected officials. These are often forwarded to other business contacts and have resulted in www.palmbeaches.org
many members filling positions with quality candidates. • Text Message Notifications Receive a message directly to your phone reminding you of important Chamber events. • Chamber App The newest digital media addition, our Chamber app, puts invaluable information directly into the hands of residents, visitors and Chamber members. The Chamber also offers training to be sure your business has the advantages provided by digital media. Networking for members in related industries is provided by the Science & Technology Committee and their projects and events.
Madison Green Holds Mixer Chamber members were hosted by Madison Green Golf Club and their MarBar Grille for the February mixer. The new, multi-million dollar banquet facility is great for hosting fundraisers, weddings, family events and golf tournaments. It was rated 4.9 stars out of 5 by Golf Digest. It is located approximately 11 miles west of I-95 off of Okeechobee Boulevard. Special thanks to Michelle Damone and Gary Marcus for their hospitality. Our Ambassador Committee volunteers were Jesse Bush, Roy Wiley and Dave DuHamel.
Trustee Happenings
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The Chamber Trustees hosted former State Representative and current candidate for Congress, Adam Hasner, at their February luncheon. Approximately 40 businessmen and women listened intently as Hasner explained his philosophy on government and reasons for seeking the U.S. House of Representatives, District 22 Seat. If you are interested in the Trustee Program, please e-mail Dennis Grady at dgrady@ palmbeaches.org.
John Vander Wagen - Rybovich, Caroline Harless - Peachtree Capital Corporation, Jon Arnold - The J. Arnold Wealth Management Company, LLC, Adam Hasner - Republican candidate for the United States House of Representatives in District 22, Michelle Diffenderfer - Lewis Longman & Walker P.A., Doug Augeri - CEMEX, Inc., Kimberly Lea - Keiser University
Ambassador of the Month
The Ambassador Committee assists the Chamber at events, welcomes in new members and helps the Chamber achieve membership goals. Ambassadors are among the Chamber’s most engaged members, acting as the Chamber public relations committee and the “face” of the Chamber in the community. Jennifer Fortin, of Nexxen Technologies Communications, is the Ambassador of the Month. This award is given in recognition of her Ambassador Committee participation and leadership in the Chamber.
“As an Ambassador for the Chamber of Palm Beaches I have enjoyed helping the Chamber at events and participating in the Ribbon cuttings, exposing me to a variety of people and companies. Thanks to the Chamber we have not only gained clients but have made lifetime friends along the way. It has been an honor to be a part of the Chamber and we look forward to the coming year.” Jennifer Fortin Sales and Marketing Director Nexxen Technologies, Inc.
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Baseball Bash Hits It Out Of the Park The Annual Baseball Bash was held at Roger Dean Stadium on February 29. Upon arrival, attendees received Cardinals and Marlins pennants, sponsored by Toshiba Business Systems, suitable for collecting players’ autographs. The Cardinals displayed the 2011 World Series Trophy, sponsored by Strategic Marking and SmartLink Internet Marketing. On the party deck, fans enjoyed McCray’s Backyard Bar-B-Q dinner. Surprise guest was Cardinals Hitting Coach Mark McGwire. Mike Hill, Marlins Vice President and General Manager, spoke about their exciting new stadium, the team’s recent player acquisitions and introduced Manager Ozzie Guillen. John Mozeliak, Cardinals Vice President & General Manager, spoke about the World Series, their off-season player transactions and introduced their manager, Mike Matheny. This event is a fundraiser for the Cardinals-Marlins Fund. Special thanks to our sponsors, The Palm Beach Post, ESPN 760, Brown Distributing Co. and Christine D. Hanley and Associates, P.A.
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A review of Digital Marketing: The New Frontier The Palm Beach Post sponsored the February Breakfast titled “Digital Marketing: The New Frontier” which featured Mike Anderson, Vice President of Consumer Insights and Communication at the Center for Sales Strategy, and Raul Vielma, Director of Digital Services for Cox Media Palm Beach. The Post awarded iPads to Christine Jax of Walden University, and Ron Walters of PayMaster. As we move deeper into the information age, it is easy for any business owner, marketer or manager to feel overwhelmed by the infinite number of innovations. Digital marketing can become a quagmire of email blasts, social media, and search, geo- and behavioral targeting and more. Mike Anderson encouraged our members to focus on something that’s easier to understand – the consumers we serve. Instead of trying to know all about the digital space, make it your mission to understand how your most important customers are using technology… and why.
Some consumers use the web to expedite a purchase and save precious time. Others are focused on research, so they can be comfortable about an important choice. Still others are intent on sharing their shopping experience with friends, or taking input from their social circle about a major decision. As you get to know how and why your customers are using technology, you are at once revealing needs and priorities which, once served, can make your relationship with that consumer even stronger. [For more on Consumer Trends and Industry Insights by Mike Anderson, visit http:// ElmStreetTrends.com.] The good news is, you don’t have to know or do it all yourself. For more information on The Palm Beach Post’s Digital Media Services, contact Chadi Irani at 561-820-4373 and CIRANI@PBPOST.COM or visit us at http:// realsolutions.palmbeachpost.com/.
Mike Anderson - Center for Sales Strategy, Tim Burke - The Palm Beach Post, Chuck Gerardi - The Palm Beach Post, Michelle Diffenderfer - Chamber Chair, and Raul Vielma - The Palm Beach Post
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New Members
Accounting Management Advisors, Inc. Elisa Armetta - Owner 8401 Lake Worth Rd., Suite 104 Lake Worth, FL 33467 (561) 357-8885 Ext:1372 www.palmbeach-cpa.com ACCOUNTANTS - CERTIFIED PUBLIC Apple Insurance & Financial Services Arleatha Henderson - Sales Representative 2765 W. Cypress Creek Rd. Suite A Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 (561) 635-6131 www.insprofessional.com/ ahenderson INSURANCE Bar Louie Ian Welby - General Manager 1500 Gateway Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33426 (561) 853-0090 www.barlouieamerica.com RESTAURANTS
Doug Poretz, Communications Strategy Doug Poretz 137 Via Paradisio Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 (703) 408-1880 www.dougporetz.com COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS Elite EA’s, LLC Jodi Plett - Principal 2500 Quantum Lakes Dr., Suite 203 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 (561) 981-6384 www.eliteea.com BUSINESS SERVICES Interstate Signcrafters, Inc. Lisa Johnson - Vice President 130 Commerce Rd. Boynton Beach, FL 33426 (561) 547-3760 Ext:233 www.interstatesigncrafters.com SIGNS
(561) 273-8203 www.lfstechnology.com EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES - PERM & TEMP Marsh Beast Airboat Tours.com Kenneth Elkins - President / Owner Okeechobee, FL (772) 584-0089 www.marshbeastairboattours.com AIRBOAT TOURS Mobile Chiropractic of the Palm Beaches, Inc. Dr. David J. Dorfman 520 34th St. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 333-4442 www.mobilechiropractic.com CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS
Mobile Laundry USA, Inc. Stacey Spivack - Marketing Manager 255 N.E. 3rd Ave., Unit 512 Island Animal Hospital Delray Beach, FL 33444 Dr. Brad Ochstein - Veterinarian / (561) 818-0863 Owner www.mobilelaundryusa.com 262 Sunset Ave. LAUNDRIES Palm Beach, FL 33480 ClickCopy (561) 833-8552 Brandi Chaney - Founder PC Professor Technical Institute www.islandanimalhospital.com P.O. Box 222863 Robert M. Fellman - Director VETERINARIANS-DVM West Palm Beach, FL 33422 6080 Okeechobee Blvd. #200 (561) 247-0877 West Palm Beach, FL 33417 Juice Plus www.click-copy.com (561) 684-3333 Lynne Stirling Reynolds - Wellness www.pcprofesssor. COPYWRITER Consultant eduCOMPUTERS - TRAINING 55 Balfour Rd. East CNK Promotions Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 Arlene Butler - President QFLC, LLC - Make Fitness A Part (561) 346-5053 301 Clematis St., of Your Life www.lreynoldsjuiceplus.net Suite 3000 Myrna Brady - CEO NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS West Palm Beach, FL 33401 2595 Prosperity Oaks Court (561) 317-5255 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Juxtapoze, Inc. www.cnkpromo.com (914) 207-4640 Maria Karfis - Operational PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS www.qflc.net Manager - Marketing Manager HEALTH & WELLNESS PRODUCTS 123 Datura St. Direct Connect Adam Midkiff - Executive Director West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Sky High Air Tours - Lantana (786) 447-2492 of Agent Sales Airport www.juxtapozeinc.com 1515 N. Federal Hwy., Suite 300 Marc Hightower - Owner / STORES - RETAIL Boca Raton, FL 33432 Operator (561) 864-1085 2633 Lantana Rd. LF Staffing Technology www.directconnectps.com Lantana, FL 33462 Debra A. Neser - Director Business (305) 923-0745 CREDIT CARD SERVICES Development www.SkyHighTours.com 11426 N. Jog Rd. AIRCRAFT CHARTERS Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 www.palmbeaches.org
eBusiness Watch Squeaky Clean of the Palm Beaches, LLC Zeev Sachnin - Owner 7165 Charleston Point Dr. Lake Worth, FL 33467 (561) 301-1084 wwww.squeakycleanpalmbeach. com CLEANING & CONCIERGE SERVICES Tech Today, LLC Patricia Chaparro - Consultant 2539 N. Dixie Highway Lake Worth, FL 33460 (561) 328-6487 www.techtodayllc.com CELLULAR/CAR PHONES/2-WAY RADIOS - SALES & SERVICE TekIntelligence Gokul Parthasarathy - President & CEO 401 W. Atlantic Ave., Suite 9 Delray Beach, FL 33444 (561) 573-4824 www.tekintelligence.com SOFTWARE - MOBILE APPS Total Fitness Solutions / Boot Camp Challenge Rich Glennon - Owner 831 N. A St. Lake Worth, FL 33460 (561) 317-4971 www.bootcamp-challenge.com PERSONAL TRAINERS-FITNESS Trane - Commercial Systems Kyle Del Piano - Account Manager 6965 Vista Parkway N., Suite 11 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561) 683-1512 www.tranesf.com AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS & SERVICES Ultimate Sensations Debbie Griffin - LMT 7406 Thatcher Ave. Lantana, FL 33416 (561) 704-2593 www.debbiegriffinlmt.com MASSAGE THERAPISTS
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Advanced Eyecare Specialists Alex and Ani Alley Maass Rogers & Lindsay P.A. AMLI at Ibis Apartments Bank of America Merrill Lynch Beach Environmental Exterminating BH Management Blue Water Doctors Casey Ciklin Lubitz Martens and O’Connell City Oyster & Sushi Bar CMIT Solutions of South Palm Beach Coalition for Independent Living Options Conley Design Studio Custom Signs Today D. TECH Networking Services Dailey Janssen Architects, P.A. Danny’s Septic and Drain Cleaning Devonshire at PGA National Esperante Corporate Center Fifth Third Bank Florida Public Utilities Company-Natural Gas & Propane Florida Realty Brokers, Inc. Focus Video Fritz Landscape Services Inc. Good Samaritan Medical Center Gordon & Doner, P.A. Gratify - American Gastro Pub Hilton Palm Beach Airport HSBC Bank USA, N.A. John Hancock Financial Network Lakeside Health Center - Life Care Centers of America Lexicon International Corporation Manero’s Restaurant
MedExpress Urgent Care Metro Self Storage Palm Beach County Medical Society Palm Beach Dramaworks Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa Palm Beach Zoo Panache Portofino at Lakes of Laguna Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches REG Architects Inc. ResCare Homecare Roger Dean Chevrolet Inc. Rosner’s Inc. Rybovich Sam’s Club Seagull Industries for the Disabled, Inc. Sewell Hardware Co. Slaton Insurance South Palm Construction, Inc. Sundy House Superior Sprinkler Systems Templeton & Company, LLP TentLogix.com The Gardens Court Tires Plus Urban Design Kilday Studios Wells Fargo West Construction, Inc. West Palm Beach Golf Course West Palm Beach Housing Authority Woodbine Apartments
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Employment Law Workshop Bari L. Goldstein, Esq., of Christine D. Hanley & Associates, P.A., will present Starting off on the Right Foot, Staying in Step Along the Way, a seminar aimed at providing Palm Beach County organizations with a coverage template of most of the major local, state and federal employment laws. Participants will receive an overview of the variety of laws affecting the employment relationship, as well as detail on some of the “hotter� legal issues arising out of those laws and impacting organizations today. The program is keyed to the number of employees in an organization so participant representatives of small (2-person shops), medium (3 to 50 employees), large (50 to 100 employees), and extra large (100+ employees) employers will learn about the laws that affect their particular businesses. Participants will leave knowing what to ask, and thus, be better equipped to manage the risks of their own organizations. Information regarding CLE, CPE, and CEU Continuing Education credits will be provided at the workshop. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 3 at 8:30 a.m. in the Chamber board room. The registration fee before the Friday, March 30 deadline is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members.
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Call for Nominations • Small Business Person of the Year • Business of the Year • Non-Profit of the Year • Health/Science Professional of the Year
2012 Business Awards
Florida’s largest music festival is celebrating 30 years! SunFest is the annual get together of everyone who wants s to see and be seen. SunFest Corporate Membership Program offers a great opportunity for businesses to networking, entertain and uncover and business opportunities -- host clients, partners, and employees Membership benefits include: • Savings on VIP Hospitality tickets and Festival Admission tickets. • Recognition on SunFest website and billboard. • Opportunity to offer your employees and clients up to a 30% savings on admission tickets. Chamber members don’t forget – We have a discount code for SunFest tickets – save money when you buy using the chamber code before April 28! Stay tuned to Chamber updates for more details! Discount admission tickets also available at the Chamber office starting in March.
Nominees will be sent an application to complete. Nominees must be a member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
Submit online at: www.PalmBeaches.org Nomination Deadline: Friday, March 30. The Business Awards Breakfast will be held on May 24.
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Introducing the Palm Beaches App
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NEW PRINT AND DIGITAL MAGAZINE WILL FEATURE UPSCALE FLORIDA OUTDOOR AND CULTURAL THEMES Art & Gator magazine and website launching in Spring 2012 may combine an odd couple but it will also be a Florida first: combining the finest of arts and nature-based travel in the Sunshine State for affluent visitors whose interests extend to everything from museums, fine art and theater to the fabled Everglades. GIRL SCOUTS CELEBRATES A CENTURY OF LEADERSHIP - 100TH ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF EVENT AT THE COLONY HOTEL MaryAnn Stetson, member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches and host committee member for the 100th Anniversary Kick-off Celebration for Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, would like to extend an invitation to attend the party at the Colony Hotel on March 16, 2012. The cocktail reception and silent auction is from 5:30-7:30pm and will feature live entertainment from Dreyfoos School of the Arts Jazz Trio, Thin Mint Martinis and a door prize drawing for a stay in Historic Savannah Georgia. For reservations and more information, please call (561) 427-0192 or email bhoyt@gssef.org.
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COUNTY ASSISTS CUSTOM CABINET DESIGN COMPANY IN WESTGATE EXPANSION The Board of County Commissioners (BCC), through the Department of Economic Sustainability (DES) has assisted in securing $74,780 from the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loan Program for European Cabinets & Design, LLC (ECD). The company is acquiring and remodeling a new facility at 4050 Westgate Avenue in unincorporated West Palm Beach.
eBusiness Watch SKY HIGH AIR TOURS IS NOW OFFERING SIGHTSEEING TOURS IN AN AUTHENTIC WACO BIPLANE OUT OF LANTANA AIRPORT. Let Sky High Air Tours take you back in time to the golden age of aviation and experience the thrill and romance of flying in an open cockpit Biplane. The panoramic views will provide you with incredible photo opportunities. The airplane can accommodate two passengers side by side, so you can share this exciting adventure with family or a friend. www.SkyHighAirTours.com OPEN HOUSES TO BE HELD AT NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY- PALM BEACH SITE Learn about the vast array of bachelor’s master’s and doctoral degree programs NSU has to offer. Meet program representatives, faculty and staff who will answer your questions about programs, scholarships, grants, student affairs and financial aid. Open House at NSU’s Palm Beach site is located at 11501 North Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 and will be held on Saturday, March 3 at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday, March 6 at 6 p.m. For additional information call (561) 805-2100 or e-mail nsu-palmbeach@nova.edu LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR ELECTED TO KEISER UNIVERSITY BOARD Greta Schulz, president of WPB-based sales consulting firm, Schulz Business was elected to the Board of Keiser University’s West Palm Beach business program. LEWIS, LONGMAN & WALKER PART OF TEAM THAT MADE THE FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT’S NEW RUNWAY EXPANSION PROJECT POSSIBLE On January 23rd, officials broke ground on Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport’s new runway expansion project. The $791 million project, scheduled to open in September 2014, will handle 450,000 takeoffs and landings every year. The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is the 20th largest and one of the
fastest growing airports in the country and this project will help accommodate current growth and create additional capacity for future growth. PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE RECEIVES $100,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES® TO SPAY AND NEUTER MORE THAN 2,000 CATS Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League recently received a $100,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to significantly increase the number of spay and neuter surgeries for Lake Worth cats over the next two years. The organization’s veterinary clinic at the Grace Pavilion successfully performed more than 7,600 surgeries in 2011 and will continue to advance its program to proactively fight the homeless pet-overpopulation issue in Palm Beach County. GOLDSTEIN ELECTED AS SECOND VICE PRESIDENT OF FAMILIES FIRST Bari L. Goldstein, Esq., an Associate of Christine D. Hanley & Associates, P.A., was elected Second Vice President of the Board of Directors of Families First of Palm Beach County at its January 23 rd meeting. Families First of Palm Beach County is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization which has been in existence since 1990 serving children and families of Palm Beach County. O’DONNELL AGENCY WINS 14 ADDY AWARDS, INCLUDING PRESITIGIOUS JUDGES AWARD The O’Donnell Agency, one of Florida’s largest public relations and advertising agencies, won 14 ADDY® Awards from the 2012 Treasure Coast Ad Federation. O’Donnell received seven GOLD ADDYS, including one for the Thunderwolves team logo created for Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches. This entry was also singled out for additional recognition winning the prestigious Judges Choice Award.
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Leadership West Palm Beach – Western Communities Day On Wednesday, February 8, the 2012 class of Leadership West Palm Beach embarked upon Western Communities Day, which began with a presentation and extrication demonstration at Fire Station 7. Next came a tour of the Palm Beach County Water Treatment Plant. The afternoon’s itinerary included lunch at Ibis Country Club with guest speakers David Hanks, Director of the West Palm Beach Water Department, West Palm Beach City Attorney Claudia McKenna, and Mayor Jeri Muoio. The day concluded with a visit to Grassy Waters Preserve, where class members enjoyed a boardwalk tour and airboat rides. Thank you to our Western Communities day chairs - Pat Minkler, Kenyetta Haywood and Carlos Cabrera. Special Thanks to our Class 2012 Sponsors:
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Ethics in Business Breakfast Thursday, March 15 7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Is it Worth Being Ethical? A Guide for Busy Executives Presented by Dr. David Bell. Dr. Bell, in his 35th year as a Harvard Business School professor, has taught a wide range of courses, from economics to marketing, and is now helping to teach first year MBA students about ethics.
David E. Bell is the George Moffett Professor of Agriculture and Business at Harvard Business School, and is the Senior Associate Dean in charge of faculty recruiting. Sponsored by
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Member (Pre-pay) $30 | Member (After deadline) $35 | Non-Member $40 (Pre-pay) | Non-Member $45 (After Deadline) For more information, please contact Kelley Burke at (561) 833-3711 ext. 231 or kburke@palmbeaches.org Ethics in Business Breakfast 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. - Thursday, March 15 Register By: 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 12 MUST PRE-PAY TO BE REGISTERED FOR EVENT
Members Must Pre-Pay by 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 12 to receive the $30 discount price. Please Check Appropriate Boxes __ Member (Pre-pay) $30 __ Member (After deadline) $35 __ Non-Member $40 __Non- Member (After deadline) $45 Name(s): ________________________________________ Table of 10 __ $300 (members) __ $350 (non-members) ________________________________________________ __ Table-top Display $175 in lobby includes 2 admissions ________________________________________________ # of Guests ____________ Total _______________ Check Enclosed Cash Company: _______________________________________ Visa MC AMEX Address: _________________________________________ Name on Card: __________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________ Billing Address of Card Holder: _____________________ E-mail: __________________________________________ City, State, Zip: __________________________________ Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches Phone number of Card Holder: _____________________ 401 North Flagler Drive Credit Card Number: _____________________________ West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: (561) 833-3711 ext. 231 Fax: (561) 833-5582 Exp: ______/______ V-Code: ______ E-mail: kburke@palmbeaches.org Signature: _____________________________________ Website: www.palmbeaches.org Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to the event for a refund. We cannot accept telephone reservations. Please use this form or go online to register for this event. 3.15.12
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