Upcoming Events Business Savvy Women’s Forum
Wednesday, April 4 Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Office 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
2018 Business Expo
Wednesday, April 25 Riviera Beach Marina Event Center 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. with ‘Business After Hours’ from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
THE WOMEN IN BUSINESS COUNCIL PRESENTS
Women in Business Luncheon Featuring Dr. Ava Parker Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa Series Sponsor:
The 2018 Leadership Awards Thursday, May 24 PGA National Resort & Spa 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Orchid Sponsors:
C. PEDUTO INSURANCE AGENCY
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Keynote Speaker Ava L. Parker, J.D. President, Palm Beach State College Palm Beach State College President Ava L. Parker leads Palm Beach County's largest higher education institution with a strategic approach emphasizing innovation, student success, and business and community collaboration. Parker is the first female president in the history of the institution, which opened in 1933 as Florida's first public community college. Under Parker's leadership, the College has opened a fifth campus, improved student success rates and increased support for the College from both public and private sources. PBSC also has set enrollment records, with the highest fall enrollment in the College's history achieved in fall 2016. An esteemed educational leader at the local, state and national levels, Parker serves on the Advisory Committee of Presidents of the Association of Community College Trustees. She also is the support council's liaison for the Association of Florida Colleges’ Council of Presidents. Before joining Palm Beach State, Parker was executive vice president and chief operating officer at Florida Polytechnic University. She served for more than a decade on the Florida Board of Governors of the State University System, including serving as board chair; she also served on the University of Central Florida's Board of Trustees and was general counsel at Edward Waters College. Parker's leadership extends beyond the educational realm. She is on the board of directors of Orchid Island Capital, a publicly-traded specialty finance company. She is a member of the Women's International Leadership Forum and a member of Leadership Florida Class XXI. She also served as president of the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association. The South Florida Business Journal has named her to its 2017 Power Leaders List, and she was profiled recently in the Florida Leadership publication. She also was recently selected by Legacy magazine as one of South Florida's Most Powerful and Influential Black Leaders and Educator of the Year. Active in community organizations, Parker is on the board of directors of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, the Economic Council, the Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, where she also serves on the Strategic Planning Committee. She is a member of the West Palm Beach Chapter of the Links, and she was honored as a female leader by the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. Earlier in her professional career, Parker was a partner in the Jacksonville law firm of Lawrence & Parker, general counsel or the 11th Episcopal District of the AME Church, assistant general counsel for the state Department of Transportation, and assistant public defender in Miami-Dade County.
Schedule of Events Donna Goldfarb, Chair Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Council Welcome and Introduction Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
Lunch Donna Goldfarb, Chair Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Council Opening Remarks Introduction of Sponsors
Series Sponsor Remarks Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Sharon Quercioli, Speaker Liaison
Introduction of Speaker
Dr. Ava Parker - “My Journey...My Rewards” Palm Beach State College
Closing Announcements
A native of Santa Rosa County in Northwest Florida, Parker earned her B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Florida. She and her husband, Joe Gibbons, are the parents of twins, Bailey and Parker.
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Keynote Speaker Ava L. Parker, J.D. President, Palm Beach State College Palm Beach State College President Ava L. Parker leads Palm Beach County's largest higher education institution with a strategic approach emphasizing innovation, student success, and business and community collaboration. Parker is the first female president in the history of the institution, which opened in 1933 as Florida's first public community college. Under Parker's leadership, the College has opened a fifth campus, improved student success rates and increased support for the College from both public and private sources. PBSC also has set enrollment records, with the highest fall enrollment in the College's history achieved in fall 2016. An esteemed educational leader at the local, state and national levels, Parker serves on the Advisory Committee of Presidents of the Association of Community College Trustees. She also is the support council's liaison for the Association of Florida Colleges’ Council of Presidents. Before joining Palm Beach State, Parker was executive vice president and chief operating officer at Florida Polytechnic University. She served for more than a decade on the Florida Board of Governors of the State University System, including serving as board chair; she also served on the University of Central Florida's Board of Trustees and was general counsel at Edward Waters College. Parker's leadership extends beyond the educational realm. She is on the board of directors of Orchid Island Capital, a publicly-traded specialty finance company. She is a member of the Women's International Leadership Forum and a member of Leadership Florida Class XXI. She also served as president of the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association. The South Florida Business Journal has named her to its 2017 Power Leaders List, and she was profiled recently in the Florida Leadership publication. She also was recently selected by Legacy magazine as one of South Florida's Most Powerful and Influential Black Leaders and Educator of the Year. Active in community organizations, Parker is on the board of directors of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, the Economic Council, the Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, where she also serves on the Strategic Planning Committee. She is a member of the West Palm Beach Chapter of the Links, and she was honored as a female leader by the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. Earlier in her professional career, Parker was a partner in the Jacksonville law firm of Lawrence & Parker, general counsel or the 11th Episcopal District of the AME Church, assistant general counsel for the state Department of Transportation, and assistant public defender in Miami-Dade County.
Schedule of Events Donna Goldfarb, Chair Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Council Welcome and Introduction Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
Lunch Donna Goldfarb, Chair Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Council Opening Remarks Introduction of Sponsors
Series Sponsor Remarks Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Sharon Quercioli, Speaker Liaison
Introduction of Speaker
Dr. Ava Parker - “My Journey...My Rewards” Palm Beach State College
Closing Announcements
A native of Santa Rosa County in Northwest Florida, Parker earned her B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Florida. She and her husband, Joe Gibbons, are the parents of twins, Bailey and Parker.
www.pbnchamber.com
www.pbnchamber.com
Upcoming Events Business Savvy Women’s Forum
Wednesday, April 4 Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Office 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
2018 Business Expo
Wednesday, April 25 Riviera Beach Marina Event Center 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. with ‘Business After Hours’ from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
THE WOMEN IN BUSINESS COUNCIL PRESENTS
Women in Business Luncheon Featuring Dr. Ava Parker Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa Series Sponsor:
The 2018 Leadership Awards Thursday, May 24 PGA National Resort & Spa 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Orchid Sponsors:
C. PEDUTO INSURANCE AGENCY
www.pbnchamber.com
www.pbnchamber.com
APRIL COMMUNITY EVENTS & LECTURES FREE Community Chair Yoga Class
Class taught by Sara Chambers, RN, BSN, CYT Please choose one class option: Wednesday, April 4 or April 18 @ 6-7pm Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center // Classroom 4 Palm Beach Medical Center now offers a chair yoga class for the community. The class will be taught by the assistant nurse manager of cardiac rehab, Sara Chambers, who is also a certified yoga instructor. Using the same techniques as traditional yoga, the class is modified to allow for gentle stretching, designed to help participants strengthen their muscles and work on their balance. Reservations are required.
You Had Open Heart Surgery, so Now What? – Mended Hearts Program Lecture by Nishant Patel, MD –Cardiothoracic Surgeon on the medical staff at PBGMC Tuesday, April 10 @ 6-7pm Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center // Classroom 4 PBGMC is teaming up with The Mended Hearts Program to provide support for heart disease patients and their families. Members will be able to interact with others through local chapter meetings, volunteer opportunities and special events. Members are encouraged to listen, share their experiences with other heart patients, and learn from healthcare professionals about treatment and recovery. A small fee* will be collected by the Mended Hearts Program for registration. This month, join Dr. Patel for a lecture on what to expect after open heart surgery. Light dinner and refreshments will be served. Reservations are required. *$5/year will be collected solely by the local Mended Hearts Program to provide educational materials for members. $20/year will be collected solely by the Mended Hearts Program if you would like to become a national member.
Smoking Cessation Classes Wednesday, April 11, 18, 25 & May 2, 9, 16 @ 5:30-6:30pm
Minimally Invasive Options for Orthopedic Injuries Lecture by Lyall Ashberg, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon on the medical staff at PBGMC Thursday, April 19 @ 6-7pm Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center // Classroom 4 Joint replacement is usually considered after exercise, walking aids, physical therapy or medications cannot relieve pain and improve mobility. Join an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff at PBGMC for a lecture on minimally invasive treatment options available at the hospital. Reservations are required. Light dinner and refreshments will be served.
Epilepsy Support Group Monday, April 23 @ 6-8pm
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center // Classroom 3 PBGMC is teaming up with the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida to give patients and families the opportunity to engage with others living with seizures and dealing with the obstacles that come along with epilepsy. Attendees are encouraged to share their experiences and will be educated by guest speakers in the medical field. Reservations are required.
Nutrition for COPD - Better Breathers Club Lecture by Lecture by Karen Hartung–Dietitian at PBGMC Wednesday, April 25 @ 6-7pm
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center // Classroom 4 PBGMC is teaming up with The Better Breathers Club. Living with a chronic lung disease can be easier. Better Breathers Clubs are welcoming support groups for individuals with COPD, pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer, and their caregivers. Learn better ways to cope with lung disease while getting the support of others in similar situations. This month, join Karen Hartung, dietitian, for a lecture on nutrition for COPD. Reservations are required.
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center // Classroom 3 PBGMC is teaming up with the Area Health Education Center to provide education on the health effects of tobacco use, benefits of quitting and what to expect. A Tobacco Cessation Specialist will help participants identify triggers and withdrawal symptoms and brainstorms ways to cope. The class is delivered over six, one-hour sessions.
Hands-Only CPR Class
Tuesday, April 17 @ 6:30-7:30pm Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue // Station 1 4425 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens Effective bystander CPR provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. PBGMC has teamed up with Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue to provide free monthly hands-only CPR classes for the community. Certification is not provided. Reservations are required.
What you Need to Know About AFib – From a Cardiac Electrophysiologist’s Perspective Lecture by Simie Platt, MD – Cardiac Electrophysiologist at PBGMC Thursday, April 26 @ 6-7pm Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center // Classroom 4 Atrial fibrillation, is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. Join Dr. Simie Platt, a cardiac electrophysiologist on the medical staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, for an educational lecture on AFib risk factors, symptoms and treatment options available at the hospital. Reservations are required. Light dinner and refreshments will be served.
F R E E COMMU NI TY S C REENI NG S
Heart Screenings
(blood pressure, BMI, glucose and cholesterol)
Wed., April 11 @ 7am-11am Classroom 3
Osteoporosis Screenings
Thurs., April 19 @ 9am-1pm Outpatient Entrance
All screenings held at: Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL 855.857.9610. Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center | 3360 Burns Road | Palm Beach Gardens | PBGMC.com
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Easter Brunch Is Hopping at PGA Commons This Easter, hop along to PGA Commons to enjoy a special brunch and a visit with the Easter Bunny. The buffet-style brunch at Spoto’s Oyster Bar will be swimming with choices. Fresh seafood offerings include chilled mussels diablo and Asian honey salmon. Breakfast lovers will swoon for hollandaise-drizzled eggs Benedict, cinnamon French toast, and made-to-order omelets. A carved pit ham with pineapple glaze graces the carving station, along with a juicy roast beef. Raw clams and oysters will also be available for purchase. Spoto’s Easter brunch buffet is $39.95 per person, excluding beverage, tax, and tip. Children age 12 and younger can dine for $14.95. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; no lunch menu will be offered. Spoto’s is also featuring Easter dinner specials from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Begin your brunch at Vic & Angelo’s with bottomless Bloody Marys or mimosas ($13), then move on to the bountiful buffet. Breakfast items include a design-your-own omelet station, French toast, bacon, and hash browns. For lunch options, you can count on Italian classics like chicken penne, mini meatballs, mussels fra diavolo, and assorted sweets. The Easter brunch buffet at Vic & Angelo’s is $45 for adults, and $17 for children age 12 and younger. Brunch hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are encouraged, so please call 844-842-2632.
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Prosecco Café is offering a basketful of fun this Easter! Children will be bouncing with excitement as the Easter Bunny hops among the tables delivering Easter eggs, and posing for photos. While the kids cozy up to the guest of honor, parents can raise a glass or two of bottomless Bloody Marys ($14). Brunch specials include the Sweet Bunny ($12), forkfuls of fluffy buttermilk waffles served with vanilla bean gelato, and the Brisket Beni’ ($12), a hearty brisket hash, topped with poached eggs and a Dijon hollandaise. Brunch will be served at Prosecco Café from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Easter Bunny will visit with the kids between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Sunday brunch is always buzzing at Rocco’s Tacos. Make your meal a fiesta with Huevos en Cazuela ($12.50). This sizzling skillet comes filled with sunny side up eggs on a bed of black beans and cheese, with your choice of meat. No trip to Rocco’s Tacos feels complete without an order of guacamole ($13) made tableside. Brunch hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The Cooper just unveiled a new brunch menu. This Easter, make it your mission to taste some of the fresh flavors, including the “South of the Border” Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail ($15) or the Sweet Chili Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps ($9). Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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