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Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches November Issue of the eBusiness Watch. This issue focuses on Leadership opportunities within the Chamber.TRANSCRIPT
e-Business WatchChamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
November 2010
Chamber MembershipSupporting and Engaging Palm BeachCounty’s Business Leaders
2 BusinessWatchNEVER SETTLE
UMMBA
THERE ARE ONLY so many
CORNER OFFICES.
CLAIM YOURS.
* Financial Times Executive MBA ranking 2010
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMIEXECUTIVE MBA IN PALM BEACH
Florida’s #1 Executive MBA Program*• Saturday classes• Same world-class faculty who
teach on our main campus• Globally focused curriculum
PROGRAM BEGINS APRIL 2011
Learn more at an Information Session 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 17
Kravis Center for the Performing ArtsExecutive Boardroom 3rd Floor701 Okeechobee BoulevardWest Palm Beach
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP bus.miami.edu/[email protected]
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BUSINESSWATCHEVENTS
5 Digital Domain Breakfast
Get I.T.? Seminar
6Calendar of Events
14Recent Events
15Young Professionals
17 Marathon Kick-off Breakfast
BUSINESS
MEMBERSHIP
8 - 9Health Care Committee, Women in Business, Ambassador Committee
10 - 11New Members & Renewals
16Members In Motion
ON THE COVER
19 Chamber Builds Leadership
20 Chamber Trustees
22 Annual Dinner - Installation of new Chair
COMMUNITY
21 Chamber Salutes FirefightersNEVER SETTLE
UMMBA
THERE ARE ONLY so many
CORNER OFFICES.
CLAIM YOURS.
* Financial Times Executive MBA ranking 2010
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMIEXECUTIVE MBA IN PALM BEACH
Florida’s #1 Executive MBA Program*• Saturday classes• Same world-class faculty who
teach on our main campus• Globally focused curriculum
PROGRAM BEGINS APRIL 2011
Learn more at an Information Session 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 17
Kravis Center for the Performing ArtsExecutive Boardroom 3rd Floor701 Okeechobee BoulevardWest Palm Beach
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP bus.miami.edu/[email protected]
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StaffDennis Grady
Chief Executive Officer
Sandy PullensDirector of Administrative
Services
Kelley BurkeDirector of Sponsorships and
Special Events
Donald BurgessOperations Coordinator
Alexandra GuthCommunications Coordinator/
Webmaster
Kelly FanelliMembership Director
Deborah DrotarMembership Development
Bryan BakerMembership Development
Sharon McIntoshInformation Coordinator
OfficersChair
Don DeWoody WGCompass Realty Companies
Chair-ElectCarey O’Donnell
Carey O’Donnell PR Group
TreasurerDavid D. Brooks, CPA
SecretaryCharles Gerardi
The Palm Beach Post
General CounselMichelle Diffenderfer
Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
At-Large MemberHarvey E. Oyer III
Shutts & Bowen, LLP
Past-ChairMark Elhilow
Blue Ocean Capital
BoardofDirectorsLarry B. Alexander, Jr. Jones, Foster, Johnston &
Stubbs, P.A.
Jon Blunk Crocker Partners LLC
Davide Carbone St. Mary’s Medical Center
John Cassidy John C. Cassidy Air Conditioning, Inc.
Dr. David Dorfman Mobile Chiropractic
Bill Fleming Palm Beach Atlantic University
Russell Greene Grand Bank & Trust of Florida
Patti Webster Hamilton Southern Waste Systems LLC/
Sun Recycling
Lynda Harris Carlton Fields, P.A.
Richard HermanPNC Financial Services Group,
Inc.
Beth Kigel KBS Strategies
Diego Lezcano JP Morgan Chase
Trish Lowry Florida’s Blood Centers
Daniel MartellFlorida Crystals
Daniel Miller Broad and Cassel
Monica ManolasCEMEX
Catherine McKenzie AT&T Florida
Frank NewmanWachovia | A Wells Fargo
Company
Nat Roberts Callery-Judge Grove
Joe Santoro Gunster
Nicole Scimone Akerman Senterfitt
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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NovemberBreakfast
When lightening strikes & thunder rolls, will your business survive? Learn key points to weather the storm & keep your company live.Presented by Science & Technology committee members: Hollie Littlefield - ComRes, Colin Hendricks - CMIT Solutions, Rory Sanchez - SLPowers, and Ralph Jimenez - Original Impressions
Join us Wednesday, November 17 at 8:30 a.m. in the Chamber boardroom for a fun & interactive session on Business Continuity. Learn simple key elements on designing &
WeatheringtheStorm-GetI.T.?Seminar
Learn more about the economic, business-related and educational opportunities that the Digital Domain/Florida State University project, just approved by the City of West Palm Beach, presents to this area.
Digital Domain Holdings Chairman John Textor will be the November 18 breakfast speaker. It is sponsored by HSBC, the world’s local bank.
Digital Domain is an Academy Award-winning digital production studio focused on visual effects for feature films and advertising production. Among the 60+ film credits are three feature films that were awarded the Oscar for special effects including Titanic, What Dreams May Come and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Register now at www.palmbeaches.org for the November 18 breakfast at 7:45 a.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. For tabletop displays or additional information, contact Kelley Burke at [email protected] or (561) 833-3711 ext .231.
evaluating a Business Continuity Plan to keep your business active during a disaster, outage, or network failure. Industry experts will share knowledge and experience on the importance of having a plan in place.RSVP includes refreshments. Attendees will have a chance to participate in a prize drawing, held at the session conclusion. Don’t miss your chance to win a Microsoft Office Premium Edition package! The session will last 1 hour and will include a “Q&A” round. Topics will target SMB as well as the Enterprise market. Register online at www.palmbeaches.org
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*All meetings are held at the Chamber unless otherwise noted. Events are subject to change401 N Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | Phone: 561.833.3711 Fax: 561.833.5582 | www.palmbeaches.org
Chamber Mixer - STORE Self Storage 5:30 p.m.
Science & Technology Committee 8:00 a.m. Ribbon Cuttings
8:30 a.m.By appointment only
Money Maker 8:30 a.m. Annual Dinner
Harriet Himmel Theater 6:00 p.m.
Power Networking @ Lunch Hilton PB Airport Club 10 at 11:30 a.m.
Chamber ClosedOpen House Coffee 8:30 a.m. Tuscany 101 - 5:30pm
YPOP HotSpot Omphoy Ocean Resort 5:30 p.m.
Health Care Committee 12:00 pm TBD
Breakfast - 7:45 a.m. PBC Convention Center
Open House Coffee 8:30 a.m. Get I.T.? Seminar
8:30 a.m.
Chamber Closed Chamber Closed
Chamber Closed
Chamber Closed
Money Maker 8:30 a.m.
Marathon Kick-Off Breakfast - 7:45 a.m.
Crowne Plaza
YPOP HotSpot Hilton PB Airport Club 10 5:30 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce of the Palm BeachesCALENDAR OF EVENTS
Women in Business Committee 11:45 a.m.
Open House Coffee 8:30 a.m.
Open House Coffee 8:30 a.m.
One on One 101 8:30 a.m.
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ChamberSalutesFirefighters
October is Fire Prevention month and the Chamber once again paid tribute to Florida’s Bravest. This year, the firefighters who have served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Germany were honored at the October Chamber breakfast, sponsored by St. Mary’s Medical Center. CEO Davide Carbone premiered a short video depicting the first responders’ relationship with the hospital as well as the growth that the medical center has undergone in the last 10 years. (Click Here for Video).
Palm Beach Atlantic University President Lu Hardin was the guest speaker and spoke about the importance of community service and the iconic image of firefighters making rescues during the September 11 terror attack..
Mayor Lois Frankel announced that Captain Diane Matty is the West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Firefighter of the Year. Captain Matty is assigned to Station 2 and is being honored for the accumulation of 16 years of dedicated service. She is the Captain of the Hazmat team of her shift, a member of the award-winning extrication team and with her stellar word record; she is one the department’s “Go To” people. Captain Rick Taylor, a Chief Warrant Officer with the United States Marines, was also honored.
Palm Beach County Fire Chief Steve Jerauld announced that this year, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue was honoring all of its firefighters that have sacrificed for their country and community and named them all firefighter of the year. Honorees included: Captain Tony Acosta, Navy/Chief Petty Officer; Firemedic Manuel Beck, Air Force/Master Sergeant; Firemedic Mike Berger, Air Force/Tech Sergeant; Firemedic Joseph Cokusis, Air Force Staff Sergeant; Fire Safety Specialist John Farill, Army Sergeant; Firemedic Joseph Nelson, Air Force Tech Sergeant; Firemedic Richard Nicoletta, Air Force Master Sergeant and Captain Matt Willhite, Navy Corpsman.
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HealthCareCommitteeGetsTipsforaSuccessfulLifeMany thanks to MorseLife and Judy Gelpey for hosting and sponsoring the October Health Care Committee meeting. It was a well-attended event with over 50 committee members and guests. The speaker was Vesna Poirier, Director of Patient Care Services for MorseLife Home Care, a Medicare-certified skilled home care agency that provides nursing, physical therapy, and occupational and speech therapy.
In her presentation, Vesna shared her formula for a successful life:
L Learn from good books, read, try to improve dailyI Involve yourself in your community, Volunteer and make a difference F Follow a code of ethics, be honest, responsible, fair, and last but not least…E Endure
The Committee has some exciting plans for 2011, including sub-committees and a new Chairperson - Dayana Rooks, Business Development Coordinator at Hospice of Palm Beach County.
The Health Care Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at various locations throughout the area. For more information on the Health Care Committee or to host a luncheon, contact Deborah Drotar, Membership Development at [email protected] or call (561-833-3711 (ext. 236).
On Thursday, November 4 the Health Care Committee met for a Health Care Social at JFK Medical Center for prospective Chamber members. Special thanks to JFK Medical Center staff for hosting such a fantastic event.
L to R: MaryJo McPhail, Sharlene Stoklosa, Nicole Baxter - Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Gail Grasso, Diane Fitzgerald, Tim Cerullo - COO, Madeline Nava - VP, and Gina
Melby - CEO.
WomeninBusinessShari Kaplan, LCSW, co-founder of the Can’t Tell Foundation was the Novem-ber speaker for the Women in Business Committee. She spoke about Breaking the Silence of sexual assault, physical abuse and bullying on women and chil-dren. She is with her mother, Sandra Kaplan, Bravo KB.
For information about joining the committee, contact Kelley Burke at [email protected] or (561) 833-3711 (ext. 231).
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Anne DicheleSeagull Industries
for the Disabled, Inc.
David StaplesConnections for
Business
Michael FalzerAquatron, Inc.
Sue JonesBright Ideas Marketing &
Promotions, Inc.
It has been my privilege and an honor to serve the Chamber of the Palm Beaches as an Ambassador. January 2009 started my role as an ambassador, and needless to say my time has been spent wisely. I have had countless opportunities to network and connect with an extraordinary amount of local companies and chamber members. Attending events is always the most effective way to meet with many friendly faces and exceptional people. The Chamber of the Palm Beaches is truly the “best of the best” of the area chambers!
June July“Upon joining the chamber a few years ago, it has enhanced our business by establishing relationships in many business fields. The chamber offers many networking events, while promoting teamwork though-out the year.”
AugustBeing a member of the Ambassador Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches has allowed me to build relationships and increase support for my non-profit, Seagull Industries for the Disabled, Inc. The Chamber is a dynamic organization, offering many and varied opportunities to meet a wide range of business people. Seagull is proud to be their 2010 Non-Profit of the Year, and I am proud to represent the Chamber as an Ambassador.
The Chamber of the Palm Beaches is a dynamic organization that has allowed me to connect with Business Individuals in and around the Palm Beach Community. As a representative of Connections for Business, we pride ourselves on being an IT resource for the community, which in a way defines the word ambassador. I have seen the value of learning about each business from the many different kinds of events the Chamber has. We can all add value to each other when we sit down and see where it is. It may simply be, to be an encouragement.
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AmbassadorCommitteeChamberAcknowledgestheAmbassadorsoftheMonth
ChamberWelcomesNewMembers
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Accounting, Insurance & Tax ServicesSandra Clunie - AccountantWellington(561) 460-4531BOOKKEEPING SERVICE
Advanced Maintenance Palm BeachCathy Chiurato - V.P.West Palm Beach(561) 881-0313TRUCK REPAIRING & SERVICE
Advocare Elder Care ManagementNora Janssen, RN - Regional Associate Director(561) 847-6202HEALTH CARE CONSULTING & SERVICES
Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s ServiceToby Chabon-Berger - Director, Sachs Career Resource CenterWest Palm Beach(561) 684-1991SOCIAL SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS
Audiology and Hearing Aids of the Palm BeachesDr. Dana Luzon - Doctor of AudiologyPalm Beach Gardens(561) 627-3552AUDIOLOGISTS
BocceNation.comMichelle Cavanaugh - VP OperationsPalm Beach Gardens(561) 983-6990SPORTS EVENTS
Bright Ideas Marketing & Promotions, Inc.Jim Steiner - Exec. V. P.Jupiter(561) 748-2112ADVERTISING - PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Brilliant Technology SolutionsWade Anderson - President / OwnerLake Worth(561) 386-3768COMPUTERS - IT MANAGED SERVICES
Can’t Tell, Inc.Shari Kaplan - Co-FounderBoca Raton(561) 346-3169COUNSELING
Crowne Plaza West Palm HotelLiz Williams - Director of CateringWest Palm Beach(561) 689-6400HOTELS
Cruise Arrangers - Soccer @ Sea & The BeachSteve Everitt - OwnerNorth Palm Beach(561) 246-2763CRUISES
Decor Once MoreDayle MullerWest Palm Beach(561) 840-8858FURNITURE
Dina C’s Fab & Funky Consignment BoutiqueDina Capehart - OwnerWest Palm Beach(561) 315-2315CONSIGNMENT SERVICES
DR Design & AssociatesDarren Robinson - Client Services & Art DirectorWest Palm Beach(561) 704-2410BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
Eagle - SWSGloria Lopez - Business Development ManagerWest Palm Beach(904) 545-1905EMERGENCY / DISASTER RESPONSE
Elhilow, Smith & Company LLCMark Elhilow - MemberWest Palm Beach(561) 659-3308ACCOUNTANTS - CERTIFIED PUBLIC
Family Relocation Consultants, LLCArnie Brownstein - PresidentLighthouse Point(954) 418-6467RELOCATION SERVICES
Fitness StrategiesBetty Dietsch - OwnerNorth Palm Beach(561) 626-4526HEALTH / FITNESS
Gilbert Sachs GroupFran Sachs - PrincipalJupiter(561) 309-5980CONSULTANTS
GLG Pharma, LLCHector Gomez - CEOJupiter
(561) 847-4926BIOTECHNOLOGY
HOODZ of Greater Palm BeachJeff Koc - Owner / OperatorLake Worth(561) 699-6620RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES , SERVICE & REPAIRS
I.J. Morris Funeral DirectorsPhilip M. Weinstein - General ManagerWest Palm Beach(561) 689-8700FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Infinite Loop PhotographyJerry Cantave - Owner / PhotographerRoyal Palm Beach(954) 665-6835PHOTOGRAPHERS
Integrated Professional Services, Inc.Paul Lykins - Senior Account ExecutivePompano Beach(954) 984-4116TELECOMMUNICATIONS
KangaRentJulie Phillips - Director of OperationsPalm Beach Gardens(561) 803-7779REAL ESTATE - RENTAL SERVICES
Kaufman Lynn General ContractorsThomas Benz - Director of Business DevelopmentBoca Raton(561) 361-6700CONTRACTORS - GENERAL
Mad Science of Palm BeachEllen Maringione - Sales & Marketing DirectorJupiter(561) 747-3033CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT / EDUCATION
Max Davis AssociatesRoger DiGregorio - District ManagerWest Palm Beach(561) 640-4444OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Miami City BalletSioux Shelton - Corporate Gifts OfficerWest Palm Beach(772) 216-4831BALLET COMPANY
Options Home HealthPaige Wagner - Nurse CoordinatorLake Worth(561) 752-3242
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(561) 847-4926BIOTECHNOLOGY
HOODZ of Greater Palm BeachJeff Koc - Owner / OperatorLake Worth(561) 699-6620RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES , SERVICE & REPAIRS
I.J. Morris Funeral DirectorsPhilip M. Weinstein - General ManagerWest Palm Beach(561) 689-8700FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Infinite Loop PhotographyJerry Cantave - Owner / PhotographerRoyal Palm Beach(954) 665-6835PHOTOGRAPHERS
Integrated Professional Services, Inc.Paul Lykins - Senior Account ExecutivePompano Beach(954) 984-4116TELECOMMUNICATIONS
KangaRentJulie Phillips - Director of OperationsPalm Beach Gardens(561) 803-7779REAL ESTATE - RENTAL SERVICES
Kaufman Lynn General ContractorsThomas Benz - Director of Business DevelopmentBoca Raton(561) 361-6700CONTRACTORS - GENERAL
Mad Science of Palm BeachEllen Maringione - Sales & Marketing DirectorJupiter(561) 747-3033CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT / EDUCATION
Max Davis AssociatesRoger DiGregorio - District ManagerWest Palm Beach(561) 640-4444OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Miami City BalletSioux Shelton - Corporate Gifts OfficerWest Palm Beach(772) 216-4831BALLET COMPANY
Options Home HealthPaige Wagner - Nurse CoordinatorLake Worth(561) 752-3242
500 Clearlake Executive SuitesAccrisoft CorporationAnderson & Carr Inc.Anne M. GannonBaterbys Art Auction GalleryBlue Ocean CapitalBurkhardt Construction Inc.Cafe’ BouludCallaway & Price Inc.Cantina LaredoCardinal Newman High SchoolCheney Brothers Inc.Courtyard by MarriottDailey Janssen Architects, P.A.Exit Realty, The Global GroupFlorida House of Representatives - District 88Florida Power & Light Co.Fritz Landscape Services Inc.Fuoco Group LLCHSBC Bank USA, N.A.Kauff’s Signs / Tint & Vehicle WrapsLesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLCLeTip International - West Palm Beach, Inc.Liberty Tax ServiceMcDonald Law FirmMichael S. Nason O.D. P.A.MorseLifeMorton’s The SteakhouseNichols CollegePaddock PartnershipsPalm Beach County Medical SocietyPalm Beach Day Academy Lower CampusPalm Beach Day Academy Upper CampusPalm Beach Media GroupPalm Beach National Golf & Country Club
Renewals
HOME HEALTH SERVICES
Ovations CateringDouglas Brown - OwnerWest Palm Beach(561) 308-1188CATERERS
Raydiant TanTaylor Mays - Queen of BeautyWest Palm Beach(561) 249-2820TANNING SALONS
Real Time Marketing GroupTerra SperoDelray Beach(561) 613-1510MARKETING CONSULTANTS
Success Talk, Inc.Michael Solomon - AuthorLake Worth(561) 967-7236BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
Sunstate Cleaning SystemsTom Higgins - OwnerRoyal Palm Beach(561) 795-0095CLEANING SYSTEMS - PRESSURE, CHEMICAL, INDUSTRIAL, ETC.
TAB Greater Palm Beach AreaAlan Kessman - CEOPalm Beach Gardens(561) 281-9002BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
The Foot & Ankle GroupDr. Karl Michel - D.P.M.West Palm Beach(561) 471-1178PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS - PODIATRY
The Leading Edge Speakers BureauIlene Richman - DirectorPalm Beach Gardens(561) 630-7975SPEAKERS - PUBLIC
Weiser Security Services, Inc.Deborah Cioffi Johnson - Sales CoordinatorPalm Springs(561) 641-4404SECURITY GUARD & PATROL SERVICE
Weiss Handler Angelos & Cornwell, P.A.William J. Berger - PartnerBoca Raton(561) 997-9995ATTORNEYS
Wilson Small Group Home, Inc.Audie B. Wilson, Sr. - House Manager
Riviera Beach(561) 842-1493ASSISTED LIVING
WindstreamScott Costa - District Sales DirectorWest Palm Beach(561) 721-2135TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Workscapes South, LLCMillie BlaakmanAccount ExecutiveFort Lauderdale(561) 613-3160OFFICE FURNISHINGS
Yeend Castaneda & Flynn, LLPJohn Yeend - Senior PartnerWest Palm Beach(561) 642-4200TAX RETURN PREPARATION & FILING
RibbonCuttings
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Brilliant Supply321 N. Congress Ave. Suite 1Delray Beach FL 33445www.brilliantsupply.com561-939-6296
Brilliant Supply is a local janitorial, ware washing and laundry chemical provider. We also distribute paper, can liners, and offer a competitive dish machine rental program. Our geographical area covers Port St. Lucie to Dania with plans to expand in the spring of 2011 to South Broward and Miami-Dade County. We take pride in outstanding customer service, great products and pricing. Brilliant Supply is a woman owned, small business enterprise and we do a lot of business with the Federal & local government.
Hanlon, Cocca & Associates, CPA’s777 Flagler Dr. Suite 800 West TowerWest Palm Beach, FL 33401
Hanlon, Cocca & Assoc, CPA’s offers a wide range of Tax, Accounting and consulting services, built upon trust, reliability and accuracy. Let our professional experience help guide your business to higher profits and lower taxes.
RenewalsCont.Palm Beach Yacht Club & MarinaProfessional Firefighters/Paramedics of PBC, Inc.Quest Contracting Services - Autobuilders, Inc.Robert P. LeidyRobinson Sports, Inc. DBA: Fit2RunRoger Dean StadiumScott-Roberts and Associates, LLCSolantic Walk-in Urgent CareSunFest of Palm Beach County Inc.The Law Office of Shane L. StaffordThe PGA of AmericaTotal Design In CabinetryTouchstone Webb Realty CompanyUnited Cerebral Palsy of Palm BeachWest Palm Beach MarriottYellow Book USA
DidYouKnow?The IRS allows business organization membership and marketing costs as expenses that may be reported when filing your year-end tax return. Membership dues are tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.
What are you waiting for? Join the Chamber now, secure the deduction and arm your business with the tools it needs for a profitable and exciting 2011!
Contact Kelly Fanelli, Membership Director, at (561) 833-3711, ext 235 or [email protected].
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THRIVE: Health and Wellness ExpoAttendees learned ideas and activities
for leading a healthier, happier life at the THRIVE: Health and Wellness Expo held on October 14. Exhibitors provided screenings, demonstrations, chair yoga and informative lectures. Good Samaritan Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center, and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center sponsored “Ask the
Doctor”, which featured: The Birthplace at St. Mary’s Medical Center; Imaging the Mature
patient by Dr. Siddarth Pandya, Hearth Health by Dr. Edward Mostel; Robotic Knee Surgery by Dr. Gary Wexler; and Busting the Myths of
Breast Cancer by Dr. Kathleen Minnick.
November MixerThe November Mixer was held at STORE Self Storage/Wine Storage - Extraordinary storage at ordinary prices. The U.S. Marines were on-hand and collected new, unused toys for their
Toys for Tots program from Chamber members.
STORE is not your typical self-storage facility. It features all-climate controlled
units, exclusive wine cellars, state-of the-art conference room, wine-tasting room, top-notch security, free movie-in truck and drive and it
was designed to withstand “Cat 4” hurricanes. Franz and Cindy June and their staff also
provide customer service and permit non-profit organizations to hold events in their complex.
McCormick & Schmick’s Hosts Members-Only Mixer
Chamber members uncovered Florida’s finest in fresh seafood dining at a sold-out, members only mixer at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood
Restaurant in CityPlace on Monday, October 18.
Special thanks to Alan Lamoureux, Executive Chef, Chipp Lewis, General Manager and Julie
Satisky, Private Dining Coordinator.
WheretheChamber’sBeen:RecentEvents
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The Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches, YPOP, held their October HotSpot at Mambo Italianos in West Palm Beach. Attendees mixed, mingled and networked while enjoying a sampling of Mambo Italianos’ menu. Special thanks to host, Joe Derosa, and to the University of Miami for their sponsorship and raffle prize donations.
What’sUpYPOP
OctoberHotSpot
OmphoyHostsNovemberHotSpotYPOP members crossed the bridge and ventured over to Palm Beach Island on Wednesday, November 10 to attend the HotSpot at the Omphoy Ocean Resort. Attendees enjoyed a sampling of appetizers and signature drinks all while taking in the gorgeous ocean view. Special thanks to Tito Rodriguez and the Omphoy staff for hosting this incredible event.
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MembersInMotionGUNSTER CHAIRMAN, H. WILLIAM PERRY, NAMED A KEY PARTNER BY THE SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS JOURNAL
KEITH NILSSON NAMED CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AT CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDACleveland Clinic Florida is pleased to announce that Keith Nilsson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He is responsible for all aspects of Cleveland Clinic Florida’s financial operations, including the multispecialty 200 physician group practice and hospital in Weston, the Cleveland Clinic Florida Family Health Center in Weston and the Cleveland Clinic Florida Health and Wellness Center in West Palm Beach.
SEAGULL INDUSTRIES RECEIVES MAJOR DONATIONSeagull Industries for the Disabled, Inc., a social service agency providing programs for the intellectually challenged, recently received a bequest from Harold and Wanda Braner in the amount of $208,000.
GORDON & DONER ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Gordon & Doner is excited to announce the law firm will be granting four full in-state college scholarships to area high school seniors based on ability to maintain integrity while facing adverse situations and not on grade point average.
HARVEY E. OYER III RECEIVES MULTIPLE AWARDS FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKHarvey E. Oyer III, an author and a partner in Shutts & Bowen’s West Palm Beach office, was awarded two gold medals by the Florida Publishers Association in the categories of
Children’s Fiction Book and Florida Children’s Book, for his book The American Jungle, sweeping the awards for children’s books in Florida in 2010. The American Jungle is part of Oyer’s Adventures of Charlie Pierce children’s book series that is widely used in schools throughout Florida.
THREE ASSOCIATES JOIN GUNSTER WEST PALM BEACH OFFICEGunster has added three new associates, Nicklaus Curley, Steven D. Muscatello and Roger Feicht to the firm’s West Palm Beach office.
ECOPLEX AT CENTREPARK WEST WINS GALAVERDE LEEDERSHIP AWARDEcoPlex at Centrepark West, developed by Navarro Lowrey, Inc., and built by Hedrick Brothers Construction, received the 2010 GalaVerde LEEDership Award for Most Outstanding LEED for Core and Shell Project from the USGBC South Florida Chapter. A four-story, 100,000-square-foot Class “A”, high performance office building with adjacent five-level, 152,500 square-foot parking garage, EcoPlex achieved a LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) under the LEED for Core and Shell Rating System in 2009.
EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH CARE AWARDSSt. Mary’s Medical Center’s Davide Carbone was awarded CEO of the year for the 2010 Excellence in Health Care Awards presented by The South Florida Business Journal at a luncheon on October 14th at the Westin Hotel in Fort Lauderdale. Davide was in the same category as Paula Alderson from Hospice by the Sea.
STEVEN A. MAYANS ELECTED CHAIR OF WEST PALM BEACH PLANNING BOARDSteven A. Mayans, an attorney and mediator with the law firm of FitzGerald Mayans & Cook, P.A., has been elected Chair of the West Palm Beach Planning Board. Submit Press Releases to Alexandra
Guth, Communications Coordinator, at [email protected].
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MarathonAnnouncesOlympianasKick-OffBreakfastSpeakerThe Palm Beaches Marathon Festival, presented by Publix, kicks off Thursday morning, December 2 with a breakfast sponsored by WPBF TV 25. This year’s guest speaker, sponsored by Good Samaritan Medical Center, is Dara Torres, 12-time Olympic Medalist and the first swimmer from the United States to compete in 5 Olympics. Immediately following the breakfast she will sign her New York Times Bestseller “Gold Medal
Fitness: A Revolutionary 5-Week Program” book.
The breakfast will be held at the Crowne Plaza West Palm Hotel, 1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach. Tickets are $30 and available on-line at www.palmbeaches.org.
Presented by
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YPOP Holiday HotSpot 5:30 p.m. - Thursday, December 9 RSVP By: 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 8
Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches401 North Flagler DriveWest Palm Beach, FL 33401Phone: (561) 833-3711 Fax: (561) 833-5582
Proper attire required. Please note that photographs will be taken at this event and may be used in future promotions and publications.
12.9.10
Hors d’oeuvresDrink Specials
For more information contact Alexandra Guth at [email protected] or (561) 833-3711 ext. 234
Young professionals ages 21 -40 only, please
Holiday HotSpot
YPOP Sponsored by
Club 10 150 Australian Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406 The Salvation Army will be on site
collecting toys for the Angel Tree ProgramDonate a new, unwrapped toy and receive
a free drink!
Thursday, December 95:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Holiday or professional attire required.
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BowWowGoodTimeatCityPlaceIt was four paws up at the Chamber’s Yappy Hour at CityPlace. Canines in all shapes and sizes had a howling good time in the Plaza. A large grass area, which served as the Puppy Port-A-Lets, was donated by The Brickman Group. The event was co-sponsored by Keiser University and Woof Gang Bakery, Palm Beach.
Tails were wagging for the contests, when dogs in four categories were given the chance to Sit and Stay in their Halloween costumes on the CityPlace stage. Everyone was drooling with anticipation when the winners were announced - Most Original: Buster Rhymes the Shitzu, who performed inside a Venetian gondola, parent K.K. Marmon; Murk the Pit Bull who was dressed as a skeleton, parent Lissette Diaz; Best Resemblance to Person: Lewie the Mixed Breed and 5 year-old Regan Baker, dressed as pirates; Best In Show: Shitzu Gang, a group of 6 dogs dressed in various costumes, parent, Mary Perez. They were all awarded gift bags from Woof Gang Bakery, Palm Beach.
The contests were followed by a Treat Hunt in which hundreds of plastic eggs were hidden throughout CityPlace filled with treats for dogs and humans.
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ChamberParticipationBuildsLeadershipWhen most of us think of the most important benefit of membership in the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, we think of the networking and opportunities to grow our businesses and contact sphere. The Chamber also functions as a conduit for building leadership qualities in our business community and bringing together leaders and business needs. The Chamber offers its members many avenues to attain new leadership skills, implement their knowledge in our business community and have a positive impact on our local economy and quality of life.
• Through seminars, workshops and special programs, the Chamber presents information for personal and professional growth and promotes successful and ethical business relationships.
• Committee involvement allows Chamber members to contribute to the success of healthcare and hospitality industries and to be a voice for business development and ethical business practices.
• With its Business Awards, the Chamber recognizes and rewards business and community local leaders who stand out as examples of excellence and achievement. The Athena Award recognizes companies and individuals that promote women in business and contribute to their success.
• Each year, Leadership West Palm Beach forms a class of individuals interested in cultivating skills to develop programs that enrich and strengthen the fabric of our community. They are given insight into the infrastructure of our communities and the necessary merging of talent, resources and vision that ensure our continued growth. Each class graduates with an improved understanding of the needs of our unique business climate and the community that supports it.
• Area young professionals enjoy leadership opportunities through the Chamber Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches (YPOP). YPOP Hot Spots provide them with peer-to-peer networking opportunities, seminars provide educational opportunities, and social media outlets give them the communication avenues they are most comfortable in. YPOP activities also include community service and business showcases.
When you consider your company’s or your personal participation in the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, please remember to include leadership development in your list of priorities. Whether you are cultivating professional development through seminar attendance, providing access to important programs through sponsorships or recognizing the accomplishments of a client, contact or co-worker through an awards nomination, you are supporting the growth of excellence of our leaders. Please join the Chamber as we accept the challenge to supply our communities with the business leaders needed to sustain and enhance our quality of life in Palm Beach County.
“Being part of the 2010 West Palm Beach Leadership class was an overwhelming erudition of all that our community has to offer. I had the opportunity to meet the people who genuinely care about our community’s future. The historic background was impressive and I truly have a new heart felt appreciation for West Palm Beach. I have a new network of professionals from many different industries. I now have resources to assist my organization with doing its part in serving the community as well as to help West Palm Beach develop as the destination of choice for future businesses. I recommend this class to any professional in the community whether a native of West Palm Beach or a new resident seeking integration into the business community. ”
Dena Felico Perez, MBA, SPHRVice President Director of Human ResourcesGrand Bank & Trust of Florida
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ChamberWelcomesNewTrustees
Pam Johnson was born and raised in North Texas, but has been a Florida resident since 1997 when she took over the position of General Manager with Ruth’s
Chris in North Palm Beach. She transferred to the Ruth’s Chris in CityPlace two years ago. Pam has trained many Managers for Ruth’s Chris and continues to be an instructor of Florida ServSafe Food and Alcohol for the Florida region. She has won the DiRoNA award (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) and is a Wine Sommelier with several awards from the Wine Spectator for their prestigious wine list. She has been married for 37 years and has one daughter that resides in Texas.
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Don Kiselewski is area manager for Florida Power & Light Company, the principal subsidiary of NextEra Energy,
Inc. (NYSE:NEE), one of the country’s largest electricity-related services companies with annual revenues of more than $16 billion. Prior to joining FPL in May 2005, Mr. Kiselewski served as a Congressional Chief of Staff and was a 14-year employee of the U.S. House of Representatives. Don serves as Chair of the Palm Beach County Business Development Board, Vice President of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, and is Chair-elect of the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. Don holds a B.A. degree in Political Science from Emory University and an M.B.A. from Florida Atlantic University.
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Richard Abedon – Navarro Lowrey Properties, Inc.Humberto P. Alsonso, Jr. – PBS&JMark Anderson – Merrill Lynch/LLH GroupDavid Baker – Alley Maass Rogers & Lindsay P.A.Linda Barnette – Quest Contracting Services – Autobuilders, Inc. Ana Mercedes Barreto – Arrigo Dodge Chrysler JeepWilliam Berger – Greenspoon Marder, P.A.Chrystal Bronson – McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Jill Burgess – Cleveland Clinic Florida Health and Wellness CenterDavide Carbone – St. Mary’s Medical CenterMichael Daley – Hi-Tech Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.Donald DeWoody, Jr – WGCompass Realty CompaniesRobert Diffenderfer – Lewis Longman & Walker P.A.Patrick J. DiSalvo – DiSalvo’s Trattoria Dr. David Dorfman – Mobile Chiropractic of the Palm Beaches, Inc.Ray Dorsey – Insurance Office of America
The Chamber would like to thank and acknowledge it’s executive level committee, the Trustees, for their continued support and
leadership.
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Thomas A. Dye – Carlton Fields P.A.Mark Elhilow – Blue Ocean CapitalCharles Gerardi – The Palm Beach PostClinton Glass – Balfour Beatty ConstructionHector Gomez – GLG Pharma LLCDavid Goodlett – Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of FloridaTom Graney – Fidelity Investments LLCCraig Grant – PNC BankRussell Greene – Grand Bank & Trust of FloridaBrian D. Guralnick – Law Offices of Brian D. Guralnick P.A.Ryan Hallihan – CityPlaceChristine D. Hanley – Christine D. Hanley & Associates P.A., Employment Law & Labor Relations Clifford Hertz – Broad and CasselCharles Jamieson, Esq. – The Law Firm of Charles D. Jamieson, P.A.Alan Kessman – TAB Greater Palm Beach AreaBeth R. Kigel – KBS Strategies Group, LLCDonald Kiselewski – Florida Power & Light Co.Theo Kypreos – Jones Foster Johnston & Stubbs P.A.Wendy Sartory Link – Ackerman Link & Sartory P.A.Trish Lowry – Florida’s Blood Centers Inc.Greg Main-Baillie – Suffolk Construction Company Inc.Danny Martell – Florida Crystals CorporationCatherine McKenzie – AT&T FloridaBradford Miller – BizzBrief.comFrank Newman – Wachovia Bank, a Wells Fargo CompanyMark Nosacka – Good Samaritan Medical CenterHarvey E. Oyer, III – Shutts & Bowen, LLPGary Pyott – The Continental Group, Inc.Alex Ream – BB&TRichard R. Remirez – Chase Management, LLC
Patrick J. Rooney, Jr. – Palm Beach Kennel ClubJeff Rosenfeld – CBIZ MHM, LLCGreta Schulz – Schulz Training and ConsultingJoseph B. Shearouse, III – First Bank of the Palm BeachesThomas E. Streit – Akerman SenterfittSteven Templeton – Templeton & Company, LLPDaniel A. Thomas, Esq. – GunsterRichard J. Vymlatil – South Florida Fair & PBC Expositions, Inc. Katherine Willoughby – Bank of America Merrill LynchJustin B. Wright – INTECH Investment Management LLC
TheChamberAnnouncesNewBoardMembersfor2011
Scott Butler Butler Construction Co.
Tom Dye Carlton Fields
Clint Glass Balfour Beatty Construction
Christine Hanley Christine D. Hanley & Associates, P.A.
Don Kiselewski Florida Power & Light Co.
Wes Lauer Akerman Senterfitt
Mark Nosacka Good Samaritan Medical Center
Kevin Probel Related Companies
Keith Spina Glidden Spina & Partners
Dan Thomas Gunster
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The Annual Dinner and Installation was held at the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace and catered by Ovations Catering on Friday, November 12.
The evening began with a reception sponsored by Gunster, Champagne sponsored by AT&T, and a silent auction of fabulous prize packages. The Chamber thanks all of its members for their generous gift donations.
The sounds of the Monique McCall Band, sponsored by Florida Blood Centers, lured the guests onto the dance floor after dinner. The tables were adorned with arrangements sponsored by Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company. The dinner’s wine was sponsored
by Blue Ocean Capital.
Carey O’Donnell was sworn in as Chair of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches by State Attorney Michael McAuliffe. Don DeWoody, Outgoing Chairman, was thanked for his service and presented with a digital photo frame of his term’s events.
Chairman’s Circle sponsors included: Florida Crystals; Good Samaritan Medical Center; Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.; St. Mary’s Medical Center; and The Palm Beach Post.
Special thanks to Love’s Flower Shop, Custom Signs Today, Infinite Loop Photography and Preferred Printing.
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The Palm Beach PostLewis Longman and Walker PA
WG Compass Realty Companies
Shutts & Bowen St. Mary’s Medical Center
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Photos by Infinite Loop Photography
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