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e-Business WatchChamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
September 2010
Sponsorships = Smart Marketing
Leadership West Palm Beach Now Accepting Applications
Explode Your Sales with Killer Marketing & Social Media Tactics
Chamber Organizes Trip To Tuscany, Italy
THRIVE Health and Wellness Expo
Chamber Members in Motion
Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches
Donuts with Dennis
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8:30 a.m.By appointment only
401 N Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | Phone: 561.833.3711 Fax: 561.833.5582 | www.palmbeaches.org *All meetings are held at the Chamber unless otherwise noted. Events are subject to change
Member Money Maker 8:30 a.m.
Chamber Boardroom
Women In Business Committee 11:45 a.m.
Chamber Closed
Power Networking @ Lunch Hilton PB Airport Club 10 at 11:30 a.m.
Firefighters Breakfast7:45 a.m.
PBC Convention Center
Ambassador Committee 12:00 p.m.
Open House Coffee 8:30 a.m.
Yappy HourCityPlace 5:30 p.m.
Open House Coffee 8:30 a.m.
Health Care Committee 12:00 pm
TBD
YPOP HotSpot Mambo Italiano’s
5:30 p.m.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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8:30 a.m.By appointment only
Member Money Maker 8:30 a.m.
Women In Business 11:45 a.m. - Florida’s
Blood Centers
Chamber Closed
Power Networking @ Lunch Hilton PB Airport Club 10 at 11:45 a.m.
ATHENA Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m.
PBC Convention Center
New Member Jump Start 5:30 p.m.
Ambassador Committee 12:00 p.m.
Open House Coffee 8:30 a.m.
One-on-One 101 8:30 a.m.
Open House Coffee 8:30 a.m.
Health Care Committee 12:00 pm
TBD
YPOP HotSpot Hilton Club 10
5:30 p.m.
Killer Marketing & Social Media Tactics Seminar
8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
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THRIVE Health & Wellness Expo
Hilton PB Airport 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Donuts with Dennis8:30 a.m.
Mixer - Rooney’s All In5:30 p.m.
Employment Law Seminar 8:30 a.m.
SunSet MixerMcCormick &
Schmicks 5:30 p.m.
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BUSINESSWATCH
EVENTS
5 ATHENA Awards
September Mixer
6Tom Feltenstein Seminar
Donuts with Dennis
BUSINESS
18Chamber Offers Trip to Tuscany
MEMBERSHIP
8 - 9Committee Connection
10 - 11New Members and Renewals
16Leadership West Palm Beach
17Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches
COVER ARTICLE
14 Chamber SponsorshipsMarket your company through Chamber events and programming
COMMUNITY
9 THRIVE: Health and Wellness Expo - Call for Exhibitors
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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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For corporate tables and information, please contact Kelley Burke at [email protected] or (561) 833-3711, ext. 231.
Name(s): _________________________________________
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Company: ________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________
E-mail: ___________________________________________
ATHENA AWARDS Luncheon Friday, September 17 11:00 a.m. Check-In 11:30 a.m. Lunch & ProgramRegistration Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 9
MUST PRE-PAY TO BE REGISTERED FOR EVENT
Either fax to (561) 833-5582 or register online at www.palmbeaches.org
Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches401 North Flagler DriveWest Palm Beach, FL 33401Phone: (561) 833-3711 Fax: (561) 833-5582E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.palmbeaches.org
Check Enclosed Cash Visa/MC AMEX
Name on Card: ___________________________________Billing Address of Card Holder: ______________________City, State, Zip: __________________________________Phone number of Card Holder: ______________________Credit Card Number: ______________________________ Exp: ______/______ V-Code: ______Signature: _______________________________________
**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. Thank you.
Please Check Appropriate Boxes Individual Chamber Member $60 in Advance Individual Non-Member $75 in Advance Friend of ATHENA $85 (Name listed in Program) Mentoring Sponsor (Table of 5 w/signage) $600
# of Attendees _______ Total $____________
The Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
19th AnnualAthena Awards
Sponsors
Parking courtesy of
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ATHENA BusinessBank of America
City of West Palm Beach
Cleveland Clinic Florida Health and Wellness Center
Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
The Palm Beach Post
ATHENA Young ProfessionalSarah AlsofromState Attorney’s Office
Kimmy Bloemers Palm Beach Atlantic University
Christina Dombrowsky Zavee
Johanna KandelAlliance for Eating Disorder Awareness
ATHENA IndividualKathleen Anderson, Ph.D. Palm Beach Atlantic University
Victoria Chouris South Florida Fair and Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc.
Theresa LePore Stephen A. WalkerLewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
FINALISTS:
Awards LuncheonFriday, September 17, 2010
Check-in at 11:00 a.m. Program begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center
Guest Speaker: FAU President, Dr. Mary Jane Saunders
For more information, please contact Kelley Burke at [email protected] or (561) 833-3711, ext. 231.
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Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Company: _____________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________Phone: _______________________________________________E-mail: _______________________________________________
September Mixer5:30 p.m. - Thursday, September 30Register by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29
MUST PRE-PAY TO BE REGISTERED FOR EVENTEither fax to (561) 833-5582 or register online at www.palmbeaches.org
Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches401 North Flagler DriveWest Palm Beach, FL 33401Phone: (561) 833-3711 Fax: (561) 833-5582E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.palmbeaches.org
□ Check Enclosed □ Cash□ Visa/MC □ AMEX
Name on Card: _______________________________Billing Address of Card Holder: __________________City, State, Zip: _______________________________Phone number of Card Holder: __________________Credit Card Number: __________________________Exp: ______/______ V-Code: ______Signature: __________________________________
**Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to the event for a refund. We cannot accept telephone reservations. Proper attire required. Please use this form or go online to register for this event. Thank you.
Please Check Appropriate Boxes__ Member (Pre-pay Discount) $15 __ Member (at the door) $20 __ Non-Member $25 # of Attendees ____________ Total $____________
September MixerThursday, September 30; 5:30 p.m.
Rooney’s All-In6901 Okeechobee BlvdWest Palm Beach, 33411at Jog Rd.
Pre-pay Members $15, Non-Members $252 Beverages • Hors d’oeuvres • Networking
Promote your company, donate a raffle prize!
Check out the area’s premier Sports bar & restaurant!Your College & Pro Football Headquarters - Free Madden Tournaments on Tuesdays
Free Poker Tournament Fun During the Mixer
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A new event to the Chamber calendar, Donuts with Dennis, gave members the opportunity to meet the Chamber CEO, Dennis Grady, hear from him about business trends in Palm Beach County and share their thoughts about Chamber programs.
Mr. Grady gave the attendees an overview of what’s going on in business in Palm Beach County, what the major industries are and how they are affected by the current economic environment. Many of his observations were helpful to the attendees as they create marketing strategies for their own businesses and determine in what business segments to focus their sales efforts.
The members were also able to make some excellent suggestions for additions to the Chamber programming. They shared ideas for events and networking opportunities and offered insight as to which Chamber programs work best.
The next Donuts with Dennis will take place on Friday, September 24 at 8:30 a.m. in the Chamber boardroom. For more information, contact Kelly Fanelli, Membership Director, at (561) 833-3711 ext 235.
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Donuts with Dennis was a very informative talk about the economy and business in Palm Beach County.Laurie V. Steele Steele The Show Public Relations
Learn marketing strategies using the latest tactics in the areas of eMarketing, Social Networking and Neighborhood Marketing from marketing visionary Tom Feltenstein in a special morning workshop. Each attendee will receive his new book “501 Killer Marketing Tactics to Increase Sales, Maximize Profits, and Stomp Your Competition.”
Tom Feltenstein, marketing legend and best-selling author, will present the “Explode your Sales with Killer Marketing & Social Media Tactics” seminar on Thursday, September 23 in the Chamber Board Room beginning at 8:30 a.m. with a complimentary breakfast buffet courtesy of Chick-fil-A. The workshop will run from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. As a consultant to Fortune 500 companies, franchises and independent businesses for the past 30 years, Tom will share some of his 501 Killer Marketing Tactics, a short-cut to extraordinary profits and some of his recommendations for bucking conventional marketing recommendations.
Registration, in advance is $40 for members and $50 for non-members and includes the Feltenstein book (retail value of $22.95). Register online at www.palmbeaches.org.If you have any questions, please e-mail Kelley Burke at [email protected] or call (561) 833-3711 (ext 231).
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Hulett Environmental Services, in partnership with Bank of America, presented this morning’s annual Back-to-School Breakfast, featuring Dr. Art Johnson, Superintendent of the Palm Beach County School District.
DirectAir, Palm Beach International Airport’s newest airline, donated a pair of tickets from PBIA to San Juan, Puerto Rico. On behalf of DirectAir, Jorge Pesquera, President and CEO of the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau, pulled the winning business card belonging to Jennifer Witt Schnipper of Good Samaritan Medical Center. Lily Chang of Northern Trust was awarded an Office Depot tote bag filled with office supplies.
Kelly Sobolewski, the Market Manager for Bank of America in Palm Beach, spoke about the financial institution’s commitment to education.
Hulett Environmental Services’ Greg Rice’s quick wit and one-liners served as the opening act for Dr. Johnson.
In his State of the Schools address, Dr. Johnson pointed out that the Palm Beach County School District is once again an “A” Graded District for the 6th consecutive year. Newsweek magazine just unveiled its top 1600 public high schools, and Palm Beach County’s Suncoast, Dreyfoos, Boca Raton and Atlantic High Schools were ranked in the top 100.
The Women in Business Committee, along with the Office Depot store on Okeechobee Boulevard, donated school supplies that served as the morning’s centerpieces.
Immediately following the Breakfast, they were delivered to Belvedere Elementary School. The school, in which approximately 80% of its students are supported by the No Child Left Behind federal program and receive free or reduced meals, were in need of uniforms, which are part of the mandatory dress code. Attendees contributed approximately $500 and a check will be presented to Diane Mahar, Principal.
The Chamber’s Firefighters Breakfast will be held on October 20 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
Back-to-SchoolBreakfastGetsHighMarks
Kelly Sobolewski - Bank of America, Dr. Art Johnson, Greg Rice - Hulett Environmental, Kathy Willoughby - Bank of America, Don DeWoody - Chamber Chair
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HealthCareCommitteeThanks to the Health Care District of Palm Beach County/Healthy Palm Beaches, Inc., for hosting and sponsoring such a wonderful and exciting August Health Care Committee meeting at the Trauma Hawk Center. Special thanks to Peretheiura A. Baker, the Marketing & Outreach Coordinator and Debbie Robinson, Enrollment & Marketing Manager for Vita Health.
The guest speaker was Gary Pagano, Director of Medical Transport and Aero medical facilities, who gave the committee an overview of the center. Committee members were able to tour this state-of –the-art facility and agreed that Trauma Hawk provides an invaluable service for all of us.
• The Trauma Hawk flight crew is highly skilled and experienced. Dedicated crew members work every day to make sure Palm Beach County visitors and residents receive the critical life-saving care they need.
• That’s the time when treatment literally makes the difference between life and death.• The team includes at least one commercial instrument-rated pilot, a Florida-licensed
registered nurse who is also a state-certified paramedic, and an additional state-certified paramedic.
The Health Care Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month. 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).
The Ambassadors recently welcomed seven new members to the committee:Kim Brown - Alchemy Financial Solutions, LLCDiane Cunningham - International Network Solutions Teri Edgar – CBS RadioMia Farland - Goodness Made Easy Inc.Eva Hendricks - CMIT Solutions of South Palm BeachDavid Staples - Connections for BusinessLaurie Steele - Steele the Show Public Relations, Inc.
This month at the Ambassador Committee meeting, effective communication between members and Chamber staff was discussed. As the Chamber’s most task-oriented committee, the Ambassadors came up with some great ideas.
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Ideas and activities for a healthier, happier life
Thursday, October 14Set-up 9 a.m. Tear-down 3 p.m.Event hours: 10am – 3pmHilton Palm Beach AirportFree event, open to the public
The Expo is intended to showcase businesses and organizations whose products/services are geared toward health and wellness. Participants will be able to promote their business, inform attendees about services and products available to help them take their own steps toward better health, and gather numerous resources to increase awareness of the importance of being healthy.
Highlights will include: health tests and screenings; demonstrations, “Ask the Doctor” and a diverse exhibitor marketplace.
Want to Exhibit? Do you promote any of the following?
THRIVE!C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
O F T H E PA L M B E AC H E S
HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO
AcupunctureAlternative healing and therapyAromatherapyChiropractic CareFitness facilities and programsHealth food and nutritional productsHealth Spas
…then you can’t afford to miss this opportunity to exhibit. Space is limited and only Chamber members can display.
For sponsorship information or any questions, please contact Kelley Burke at (561) 833-3711 ext. 231 or [email protected]
Healthy lifestyle and educationHomeopathyMassage therapyMedical and health organizationsSkin care productsStress reductionYoga, Pilates, Tai Chi
NEWDATE
ExhibitorTablesStillAvailable
Attendees will learn ideas and activities for leading a healthier, happier life at the Inaugural THRIVE: Health and Wellness Expo, on Thursday, October 14 at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. It will be free and open to the public.
The Expo is intended to showcase business and organizations whose product/services are geared toward health and wellness. Participants will be able to promote their business; to inform attendees about the services and products available to help them
take their own steps towards better health; to gather numerous resources to increase awareness of the importance of being healthy.
Special thanks to Good Samaritan Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and The Palm Beach Post for their support of this new event.
Sponsorship and exhibitor space is available (click). For information, contact Kelley Burke at [email protected] or call (561) 833-3711 ext 231.
THRIVE:HealthandWellnessExpo-CallForExhibitors
The Ambassadors are fueling the Chamber’s Anniversary Challenge with new member suggestions and promise to be among the program’s strongest supporters. Additionally, the Ambassadors showed up in force at last months ribbon-cuttings. Having this kind of member presence at the ribbon-cuttings helps reinforce the Chamber’s commitment to its membership.
Upcoming Ambassador events include an Invitation Only Ambassador Happy Hour on Wednesday, September 15. The next committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 13, at 12:00 p.m. in the Chamber Boardroom.
For more information about the Ambassador Committee, please contact Bryan Baker, Membership Development at (561) 833-3711 Ext 230 or email at [email protected].
Working with the Ambassador Committee has been a wonderful experience. I have been able to grow my business as well as help other business owners to expand their business. The Chamber offers business’s great exposure to new markets, prospects and business’s. As an Ambassador I receive a win, win relationship. Christina BieberHealth and Wellness CoachUSANA Health Sciences
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For a full list of members visit our Online Membership Directory at
www.palmbeaches.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties, Inc.Jeanie Flanagan - Customer & Public Relations5033 S.E. Federal HighwayStuart, FL 34997(772) [email protected] ORGANIZATION
BNT For Kidz, Inc.Bob Huebner - CEO14973 72nd Court NorthLoxahatchee, FL 33470(239) [email protected] ORGANIZATION
Cabo FlatsPeter Lang - General Manager11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., #5101Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410(561) [email protected]
Community Mediation NetworkJohn Cohen - Chairman1530 Wilderness Rd.West Palm Beach, FL 33409(561) 317-7579director@communitymediation.uswww.communitymediation.usNON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
DiSalvo’s TrattoriaPatrick J. DiSalvo - Owner1760 N. Jog Rd., Suite 180West Palm Beach, FL 33411(561) 275-1000www.disalvostrattoria.comRESTAURANTS
Evergreen Insurance AgencyJennifer McDeavitt - President583 105th Ave. N., Suite 2Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411(561) 966-8883www.evergreenins.netINSURANCE
Jeaga Middle SchoolKevin L. Gatlin - Principal3777 N. Jog Rd.West Palm Beach, FL 33411(561) 242-8001gatlik@palmbeach.k12.fl.uswww.palmbeachschools.orgSCHOOLS
Kay Health ServicesDanielle Murphy - Administrator8895 N. Military Trail #204EPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33410(561) 694-8886HOME HEALTH SERVICES
Kidsville News! of Palm BeachRichard Howard - President931 Village Blvd., Suite 905-506West Palm Beach, FL 33409(561) [email protected]/palmbeachNEWSPAPERS
Madrelle Medical BillingRachelle Desrosiers - President8461 Lake Worth Rd. #110Lake Worth, FL 33467(561) [email protected] BILLING SERVICE
Ocean Drive CompaniesTony Solo - President524 Datura St.West Palm Beach, FL 33401(561) [email protected] ESTATE - DEVELOPERS
Oh-Lah Spanish Professional ServicesCristina Cardona - Director of Language Professional Services505 Anchorage Dr.North Palm Beach, FL 33408(561) [email protected] SERVICES
Palm Health PartnersPaul Walczak - CEO4225 E. Main St.Jupiter, FL 33458(561) [email protected] CARE CONSULTING & SERVICES
South Florida Radiation OncologyMary Martinez - Marketing Director3343 State Rd. 7Wellington, FL 33449(561) 795-9845 Ext:[email protected] & SURGEONS - CANCER (RADIATION / ONCOLOGY)
Tan Construction Services, Inc.Komal Abdullah - President801 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 5West Palm Beach, FL 33407(561) [email protected] - GENERAL
White Crescent Burgers, Inc.Tom Adubato - General Manager5023 Okeechobee Blvd.West Palm Beach, FL 33417(561) 681-0796www.whitecrescentburgers.comRESTAURANTS
Windstream CommunicationsDoug Sheinberg - Senior Account Executive1641 Worthington Rd., Suite 140West Palm Beach, FL 33467(561) 721-2131dsheinberg@windstream.comwww.windstream.comTELECOMMUNICATIONS
WXEL - TV & FMIlsa Lauretano - Executive Marketing ConsultantPO Box 6607West Palm Beach, FL 33405(561) 737-8000www.wxel.orgTELEVISION STATIONS
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Achilles Networks, Inc.Bear Lakes Country ClubBehavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, Inc.Cleveland Clinic Florida Health and Wellness CenterComfort Inn & Conference CenterFamily Rentals and Guest ServicesFlorida Business Development Corp.Fowler White Burnett, P.A.Globalearning Network LLCGreenspoon Marder, P.A.Guarantee Floridian Pest ControlKPA Promotions, Inc.Mariner’s Key - BH ManagementMr. Electric of the Palm BeachesNetwork Professionals Inc. of Palm Beach & East Broward CountyNova Southeastern UniversityOCD Professional Cleaning Services, Inc.Palm Beach County Cultural CouncilPalm Beach County Supervisor of ElectionsPalm Beach Daily NewsPalm Healthcare Foundation, Inc.PayMaster Payroll ServicePNC BankRoy & Eaton, P.A.Savannah CourtSeniorBridgeStaffing Now Inc.Stuart R. Manoff & Associates, P.A.Superior Virtual ServicesSupport Our Schools Fund, Inc.The Crexent Business CentersThe Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyUSA Contract Furniture, Inc.Village Place ApartmentsVulcan Materials Company/Florida Rock DivisionWeiss Group, LLCWestgate-Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Agency
Renewals
FPL is proud of our long-standing partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. As our community has changed and grown over the years, the Chamber has afforded businesses the opportunity to express a strong, unified voice on issues critical to our shared success.
CaboFlatsMixer–MuyCalienteThe second August mixer was held at Cabo Flats Cantina & Tequila Bar in Downtown at the Gardens. The capacity crowd enjoyed Margaritas, along with menu samplings quesadillas, empanadas, guacamole and ceviche (Mexican sushi). A cantina-style Mexican restaurant, Cabo Flats, is known as the Mexican party spot in northern Palm Beach County. Their philosophy is to treat its guests as if they were on vacation each time they visit.
Finding the time to build your base of business connections can be a challenge, but the Chamber makes it easy – and fun – with regular events when the workday is done.
Thanks to the following businesses who donated raffle prizes: Cabo Flats, South Florida Science Museum, TooJays Gourmet Deli, Tasks Unlimited. Special thanks to Pete Lang, General Manager; Melissa Hartman, Assistant Manager and the staff of Cabo Flats.
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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center3360 Burns Rd.Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410561-622-1411
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center’s new $13.6 million Emergency Department expansion is here, with more than triple the amount of space as before, allowing the hospital to meet the needs of the growing northern Palm Beach communities. Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is ranked as One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by HealthGrades® and ranked in the Top 5% of Hospitals in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services.
BNT For Kidz, Inc.14973 72nd Ct. N. Loxahatchee, FL 33470 888-470-2444www.bntforkidz.org
BNT For Kidz is a non-profit charity dedicated to combating malnutrition and hunger in children ages 4-12, worldwide. They will distribute for free a line of natural and nutritional food products. Each will provide a school aged child 150% of their daily nutritional needs as well as address medical challenges associated with malnutrition. By attacking the problem at its source, and with your support, BNT for Kidz will change the face of humanity, one child at a time.
Clear Link Networks, Inc.319 Clematis Street Ste. 301West Palm Beach FL 33401561-253-6500www.clearlinkworks.com
Clear Link Networks is an information technology consulting firm based in West Palm Beach with a second location in Tequesta. We provide scalable IT solutions for small and medium sized companies, specializing in customer design, development, virtualization, implementation and support of business networks and related systems. Our data network solutions include full-spectrum e-mail, groupware, file storage, remote access/remote office, and network security measures. in addition to an array of other customer IT services such as support and computer repair.
DiSalvo’s Trattoria-Pizza1760 N. Jog Road, Suite 180West Palm Beach, FL 33411561-275-7000www.disalvostrattoria.com
DiSalvo’s Trattoria is a family owned neighborhood Southern Italian/Sicilian restaurant. Our authentic recipes have been handed down from our family which originated in Sicily. Our mission is to share our passion for freshly prepared authentic Italian/Sicilian cuisine with our patrons in a clean, fun, friendly and clean environment that is rich in Italian and Sicilian cultures and to provide you with a truly memorable dining experience and outstanding value.
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Submit Press Releases to Alexandra Guth, Communications Coordinator,
PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF NURSING ACHIEVED A 100% PASS RATEPalm Beach Atlantic University’s School of Nursing achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses on their first attempt. Palm Beach Atlantic University congratulates the School of Nursing class of 2010, Dean Joanne Masella and the faculty.
JONES FOSTER ANNOUNCES THAT SIDNEY A. STUBBS, JOANNE M. O’CONNOR AND THE FIRM HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED BY CHAMBERS USA 2010Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. announces that Chambers USA has recognized Joanne M. O’Connor and Sidney A. Stubbs as Leading Lawyers, and Jones Foster as a Leading Law Firm.
CHRISTINE D. HANLEY SELECTED AS ONE OF THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICAChristine D. Hanley has been selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the specialty of Labor & Employment Law. Selection to Best Lawyers is based on a peer-review survey comprising more than 3.1 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country.
NEW RESEARCH GROUP LEADER AT MAX PLANCK FLORIDA INSTITUTE Dr. Jason Christie has joined the Max Planck Florida Institute as a Research Group Leader. His team of researchers and postdocs will study the basic properties of synapses – the point-to-point connections between neurons – to gain new insight into brain function. His group has a particular focus on how the strength of individual synapses can change when used repeatedly.
TWO GUNSTER WEST PALM BEACH ATTORNEYS EARN BOARD CERTIFICATION--Highest Level of Evaluation by the Florida Bar—Gunster is pleased to announce that Adi Rappoport and Daniel A. Thomas have earned their Board Certification from the Florida Bar.
Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism, and ethics in practice.
UPSIDE DOWN ICEBERG SELECTED BY EMPLOYERS RX TO PROVIDE SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICESUpside Down Iceberg, LLC in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is pleased to announce their strategic partnership with Employers Rx LLC, an industry leader in providing proactive HR solutions for small and mid-sized employers that reduce costs and increase productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Upside Down Iceberg will be working in conjunction with Employers Rx to create a variety of social media resources highlighting the advantages of Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) and Human Resource Organizations (HRO).
HEDRICK BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES & SAFETYHedrick Brothers Construction announces that Barbara L. Laing, PHR, MBA has joined the company as Director of Human Resources & Safety.
WPBF 25 NEWS MORNINGS SURPASSES COMPETITOR IN KEY TIME PERIODMore and more South Floridians are waking up with WPBF 25 News Mornings. According to final household results from the Nielsen Company’s July 2010 measurement period, WPBF 25 has surpassed WPEC 12 as the #2 station for local morning news and programming between 5:00AM and 9:00AM.
ANGEL INVESTMENT FORUM OF FLORIDA APPOINTS BRAD NEIDER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORSBradley E. Neider has been appointed to the eleven-member board of directors for the Angel Investment Forum of Florida. Mr. Neider is the founder and Managing Director of the management consulting firm Von Consulting Group, Inc. based in Palm Beach Gardens.
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Position your company as a proactive business and community leader as you gain valuable marketing through the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches sponsorship programs. Research shows that consumers are more likely to think favorably of businesses that are involved in their Chamber and are more likely to think your products, goods or services are superior to the competition. Promotional opportunities help a business gain and maintain top-of-mind awareness for your products and services with the thousands of employees of the over 1500 Chamber members companies – your customers.
The Chamber offers many programs and others can be customized to meet your marketing and budget objectives. For instance, INK & TONER USA is a small business that was looking for visibility. As sponsor of the Open House Coffee, they interact with the attendees as well as receive logo inclusion in all Chamber communications promoting the event. “The exposure of our business, INK & TONER USA, in all Chamber weekly updates and e-mails has increased our awareness within the community. We have been able to meet potential customers by speaking at the Open House Coffee events twice a month. As a small business, all exposure is important to our growth,” said Jane Bloom, President of INK & TONER USA.
The Chamber hosts more than 100 events and programs annually, focusing on key issues facing our community and celebrating the success of area businesses and individuals. Some of the Chamber’s signature productions, such as the State of the City Breakfast, ATHENA Awards, and Yappy Hour provide our members unique opportunities to increases their company’s visibility to business decision-makers and offer a targeted alternative to standard marketing. Chamber events reach key business owners and managers throughout the area and are communicated through the weekly Chamber Update, e-mails, monthly newsletter “Business Watch” distributed by The Palm Beach Post, as well as our website.
“Grand Bank & Trust of Florida has benefited from its sponsorship of the annual State of the City address because it is exposed to nearly a thousand of the area’s prominent business leaders and residents. This sponsorship alone has put our bank’s name at the forefront of many people” said Russell Greene, President and CEO of Grand Bank & Trust of Florida.
Benefits of becoming a sponsor include enhanced networking opportunities, exposure to a broad cross-section of the business community, company featured in promotional materials developed by the Chamber for your business, and recognition at the event through sponsor signs, illuminated logo and podium announcements. Sometimes a custom sponsorship is created to meet the sponsor’s needs.
“We saw the potential in the monthly breakfast parking sponsorship opportunity to engage – through humor – Chamber members and their guests each month with a series of small billboard featuring a rhyming message focused on the speaker’s topic. This sponsorship has given us a monthly vehicle to reinforce our brand and remind the business community that there’s an agency out there that knows how to make a big impression…that gets the message across powerfully,” said Carey O’Donnell, President of Carey O’Donnell Public Relations Group.
Tabletop displays at the Chamber monthly breakfast (including 2 seats) are only $175, Presenting sponsorship of breakfasts is approximately $3800, partnership in the Yappy Hour event held at CityPlace is $750 and sponsorship of a Power Networking event is $350. As you can see, there are many ways to increase your visibility with various Chamber events. For more information, contact Kelley Burke, Director of Sponsorships and Special Events at (561) 833-3711 (ext.231) or [email protected].
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• Hosting an event is the perfect vehicle for getting the business community to your location. This allows them to experience first-hand what it is that makes you unique.
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• Sponsorships also provide tremendous exposure. Not only are you featured in the event program, you are included in the pre-event invitations, press releases and event promotion. This means flyers and e-mails to the business community carry your company name and logo to a targeted demographic of professionals and business owners.
• Company banners hung in the venue and the opportunity to place promotional products or company literature at the tables keep your company’s name in front of the attendees the entire time of the program and sometimes beyond. Some events will include media coverage. This is advertising you can’t buy at any price.
Remember to factor sponsorships into your marketing plan and budget. They go a long way in establishing your reputation and reinforcing your branding. You’ll be sought after and respected as a “mover and shaker”. They say you get what you pay for and sponsorships are a perfect example of making the most of your marketing dollars.
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Benefits of Leadership West Palm Beach $1,000 Sponsorship include the following:
• Your company name listed as a sponsor in all press releases regarding Leadership West Palm Beach Class 2011
• A representative from your company (in addition to class member) invited to attend Class 2011 Graduation
• An opportunity for you or a member of your company to briefly (3-5 minutes) address the Class during lunch on one of the Class days
• Your company listed as a sponsor of Leadership West Palm Beach Class 2011 in Business Watch (Chamber newsletter) articles
• Your company listed as a sponsor of Leadership West Palm Beach Class 2011 in Chamber Update (Chamber e-newsletter) articles
• Your company/logo included in the Leadership West Palm Beach section of the Chamber’s website www.palmbeaches.org
The mission of Leadership West Palm Beach is to cultivate the leadership potential of those individuals who reside or work in the City of West Palm Beach and utilize their skills to foster the development of programs and opportunities that would enrich and improve the quality of life in the Palm Beaches.
Participants are exposed to a variety of aspects of the community including government, health and human services, education, economic development, arts, culture and festivals, neighborhoods and even the water catchment area. All of these areas are integral components of our community. Informing the class participants generates leaders with a well-rounded knowledge base to assist in future planning and decision-making for the betterment of West Palm Beach.
Leadership West Palm Beach members are chosen by a selection committee that reviews the applications. Up to 25 individuals are selected for each class. To request an application or for more information on Leadership West Palm Beach, please contact Sandy Pullens at [email protected] or (561) 833-3711 (ext. 228).
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“Being part of the 2010 West Palm Beach Leadership class was an overwhelming erudition of all that our community has to offer. 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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The Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches, aka YPOP, the Chamber’s networking group for individuals ages 21-40, recently announced a number of exciting new sponsorship opportunities. These sponsorship opportunities are aimed towards companies looking to market to Palm Beach County’s future business leaders.
Sponsorship Levels include:
HotSpot Sponsor - a one-time sponsorship of an evening HotSpot event. Includes: Company logo on all promotional materials, mention in pre- and post-event articles, company brochures at check-in, half-page ad in e-Business Watch and business cards of all attendees. $300
YPOP Supporter - Silver Level Annual SponsorshipIncludes: Company Name on Welcome Sign, Company profile in e-newsletter announcing your sponsorship, Logo with link on YPOP website, Logo on event flyers and programs, Two full page ads in e-Business Watch. $500
YPOP Sponsor - Gold Level Annual Sponsorship (Limited to 5 non-competing companies annually - 4 remaining for 2011)Includes: Logo on Welcome Sign, Event flyers and Programs, and Email Communications. Email sent to all YPOP members announcing your sponsorship, acknowledgement in articles, Banner ad on YPOP website, Free booth at annual Showcase, Ability to hand out materials at events, Four full page ads in e-Business Watch and more! $1,500
In addition to sponsorships, YPOP HotSpot host opportunities are available.
For more information regarding the Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches, please contact Alexandra Guth at (561) 833-3711 ext. 234 or [email protected].
New-YPOPSponsorships
September HotSpotWhen: Thursday, September 16Time: 5:30-7:30p.m.Where: Hilton Club 10150 Australian Ave.West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Cost: FREEComplimentary appetizers. First 50 attendees will receive a complimentary beverage
UpcomingYPOPEvents
October HotSpotWhen: Thursday, October 7Time: 5:30-7:30p.m.Where: Mambo Italianos308 Clematis St.West Palm Beach, FL 33401Cost: FREEComplimentary appetizers and drink specials. First 50 attendees will receive a complimentary beverage.RSVP at www.ypopconnect.org
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The Chamber of Commerce of the Palm BeachesPresents
Tuscany, Italy Nine Days
including hotel, meals, day trips, and airfare from Miami, FL March 9-17, 2011
Tuscany, located in the heart of Italy, is an incredible place for a vacation with perfectly preserved hill towns, fabulous art, the most
beautiful countryside imaginable, culturally rich cities, top quality restaurants and food, possibly the best cafes in the world, and wine, wine and more wine. Staying in historical Montecatini Terme gives you the perfect resting place to view the scenic sights in the area,
and gain a touch of spa relaxation. Join us and experience a new side of Italy.
For More Details and Reservations Contact Kelley Burke, Director of Sponsorships and Special Events
At the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches Telephone: (561) 833-3711 ext 231 e-mail: [email protected]
CST # 2097125-40
From$2,199 per person double-occupancy including air from
Miami, FL.
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