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The Official Publication of the Boca Chamber
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Table of Contents From Our President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Buy Chamber! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Committee Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Chamber Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chamber Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Member Buzz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chamber Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Boca’s “Seen” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Member Anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Young Entrepenuers Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Leadership Boca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ribbon Cuttings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22 Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 On the cover: Mizner Park, Royal Palm Place, Town Hall and South Beach Park-Boca Raton.
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CONNECTION Publisher: Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP Editor: Patricia Lammle Boca Chamber
FROM OUR PRESIDENT ENHANCING OUR COMMUNITY EVERY DAY
At the Boca Chamber, we understand that a strong community equals strong business. Since the Boca OFFICERS Chamber was established in 1952, we have been Randy B. Nobles, Croskey Lanni P.C., enhancing our community in many ways. We work Chair hard to ensure that local commerce is advancing, Jerry Fedele, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, that South Palm Beach County’s charitable needs Chair-Elect are taken care of and that we can maintain a thriving Ethel Isaacs Williams, Florida Power & Light, economy that includes low taxes, award-wining Vice Chair Rick Hayduk, Boca Raton Resort & Club, parks and beaches and A-rated public schools. Treasurer On page 7, you will read about Boca Chamber Festival Days, a series Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP, President & CEO of events where non-profit and for-profit companies connect to enhance our Secretary community held during the month of August. You will also learn about the Keith O’Donnell, Avison Young, Golden Bell Education Foundation. This foundation was created in 1991 Immediate Past Chair and has since raised more than $1.2 Million to support Boca Raton’s K-12 public schools. We invite you to join us in September, for our Annual DIRECTORS Anthony Barbar, Barbar & Associates, LLC Membership Golden Bell Breakfast, where we will distribute grants to our Vic Beninate, AT&T schools. Dennis Crudele, Florida Atlantic University I congratulate the Leadership Boca Class of 2014, the next generation Michael Daszkal, Daszkal Bolton LLP of community-minded leaders, who graduated last month, and who are Melanie Dickinson, South Florida Business Journal now part of our Leadership Alumni family. On page 17, we have a special John Duffy, 3Cinteractive, LLC message from Leadership Boca’s Chair, Brian Altschuler, that will give you Jim Dunn, JM Lexus a glimpse of the impact that Leadership Boca has on the community. Mark Edoff, The ADT Corporation This May, we hosted the 6th Annual Southeast Region Saunders Scholars Mitch Feldman, West Boca Medical Center Competition, where hundreds of business and educational leaders, students Peter Gallo, Ph.D., Saint Andrew’s School and parents gathered to hear America’s top young entrepreneurs, aged 11Elisa Garcia, Office Depot, Inc. 18, pitch their business plans. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Larry Katz, Wells Fargo is a groundbreaking and exciting yearlong class that transforms middle and Mike Kaufman, Kaufman Lynn Construction high school students into real, confident entrepreneurs. Throughout the Bonnie Kaye, Kaye Communications class, students develop business ideas, write business plans, conduct market John Maloney, Jr., Bluegreen Vacations research, pitch their plans to a panel of investors, and actually launch and run Jackie Reeves, Bell Rock Capital their own real, legal, fully formed companies. There are 96 YEA! locations Rocki Rockingham, Jarden Consumer Solutions nationwide. The Boca Chamber was the first Chamber to offer the YEA! Kevin Ross, Ed.D., Lynn University program in the state of Florida, 3 years ago, and has been administrating it Tim Snow, George Snow Scholarship Fund with terrific success. Chuck Stout, CBIZ Meridian Insurance Group Lastly, I invite you to two of our marquee events. Wine & All That Jazz, Philip M. Studer, Bank of America Merrill Lynch one of Boca Raton’s largest wine tasting parties, on August 23rd and our Annual Celebration on October 25th. Both of these events are at the Boca PROFESSIONAL TEAM Raton Resort & Club and both bring the community together.
Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP, President & CEO Sarah Pearson, Senior V.P., External Relations Firdaus Dotiwala, V.P., Finance & Administration Patricia Lammle, Marketing & Comm. Coordinator Chasity J. Navarro, Events Coordinator Carolina Rush, Sales & Member Relations Manager Shaun Coletto, Sales Associate Joseph Pucci, Sales Associate Kathy Jones, Member Service & Adm. Associate Stacey Schacht, Executive Assistant to the Pres. & CEO Sonya D. Deros, Program Manager, Golden Bell & YEA! www.bocachamber.com
Moving forward,
Troy M. McLellan, FCCE, FCCP President & CEO
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BUY CHAMBER! SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW CHAMBER MEMBERS BY BUYING THEIR PRODUCTS AND USING THEIR SERVICES Advertising / Public Relations Backus Turner International
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Credit Card Processing National Transaction Corporation
Transportation Services / Airport Transportation Boca Raton Van Rentals
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Arts & Culture / Non-Profit The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum (561) 995-2333 www.thewick.org
Attorney - Family Law Lewert Law Offices, P.A. (561) 544-6861 www.lewertlaw.com
Attorney - Intellectual Property Entertainment / Litigation The Lomnitzer Law Firm, P.A. (561) 953-9300 www.lomnitzerlaw.com
Bookkeeping FL-Accounting, LLC / Roxana Scaffidi, CPB (561) 939-2553 www.fl-accounting.com
Bookkeeping Services / Quickbooks Boca Bookkeeping
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Business Coaching / Strategic Planning / Leadership Training Global Business Development Center (561) 894-4500 www.globalbusinessdevelopment center.com
Business Training & Consulting Success Through Enhanced Performance, Inc. (954) 376-3767 www.step-360.com
College Planning Ducerus, Your Total College Solution (561) 995-1418 www.ducerus.com
Condo & HOA Management Hawk-Eye Management, Inc.
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Financial Services / Consultants Popper, Kaufman and Katz Team at Morgan Stanley (561) 620-5113 www.morganstanleyfa.com/ eliot.popper/focus.htm
Home Healthcare Services
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House Sitting & Home Service Boca Condo Care, Inc. (561) 289-7364 www.bocacondocare.com
Import / Export Samandhel Corporation (561) 391-7502 www.samandhel.com
Insurance - Auto & Home The Insurance Group, Inc. (561) 422-4292
www.insurancegroupfl.com Insurance - Health Florida Blue
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Insurance - Health & Life Life Audit Professionals, LLC (561) 948-2420 www.mylifeaudit.com
Interior Design / Space Planning Meryl Deutsch & Associates (954) 725-1717 www.mdainteriors.com
Jewelry Cristino Fine Jewelry
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Kitchen & Baths Distinguished Kitchens and Baths, LLC
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Lighting Fixtures Capitol Lighting
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Limousine Services A1A Airport & Limousine Service (800) 330-4762 www.a1alimo.com
Public Relations / Marketing / Strategic Planning Kaye Communications (561) 392-5166 www.kcompr.com
Printing Minuteman Press of Boca Raton (561) 392-8626 www.mmpboca.com
Roofing SK Quality Roofing, Inc (561) 276-8040 www.skqualityroofing.com
SEO / SEM / Website Services SEO Mavericks (561) 542-9606 www.seomavericks.com
Almighty Web Designs
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Schools St. Paul Lutheran School (561) 395-8548 www.cyberfalcon.com
Signs / Lettering / Graphic Design image360 - Boca Raton (561) 395-0745 www.image360bocaraton.com
Tutors Tutor Doctor
(561) 715-3276 www.tutorboca.com
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COMMITTEE BRIEFS HEALTHCARE AND OUR ECONOMY
AMBASSADORS
Have you heard of S.H.A.N? The Boca Chamber is committed to the Healthcare industry cluster as an economic driver in the city of Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County. South Healthcare Advocacy Network’s (S.H.A.N.) mission is to provide advocacy, leadership, education, and networking opportunities for healthcare professionals in South East Florida. Together, S.H.A.N. and the Boca Chamber are a powerful source of information and education. If you are a professional in the healthcare industry, S.H.A.N is a fascinating program designed just for you! As part of our continued outreach to the community, the Boca Chamber provides YOU with opportunities to advance in your field and to learn and connect with colleagues, within the healthcare industry through the S.H.A.N program. Not only is our South Healthcare Advocacy Network program informative and educational, it is also FREE for all healthcare professionals to attend! The meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. and held at various locations.
Inside Scoop of the Ambassador Group
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Learn About What This Committee Does for You Every business, no matter how large or small, operates within a world of policy, regulations, laws, and longrange planning. Most government officials want to have a strong relationship with the people they serve. Therefore, businesses and the organizations that represent them (such as the Boca Chamber) have a duty to express their opinions and interests on matters that affect their community. Whether in Washington DC, the state capitol or City hall, the opinions of people in the officials’ home district are the most important influences on their decision. The Boca Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee’s purpose is to review, develop, and support issues that promote a positive, pro-active economic environment while embracing the excellent quality of life our city provides. The Chamber believes that laws and regulations should serve the public without acting as a detriment to business development and growth. Our purpose is to influence our elected officials to establish regulations and policies that will improve the ability of a business to compete in the worldwide economy and continue to generate income and jobs that will help to enhance South Palm Beach County. The issues are raised by the Chamber members and evaluated by the Government Affairs Committee with a recommendation to the Board of Directors of the Boca Chamber. 6
By Michael Jacobson, Ambassador Chair; and Michael Church, Ambassador Vice-Chair The Boca Chamber Ambassadors are a select, motivated and informed group of Chamber members who take great pride in representing the Boca Chamber. Ambassadors are committed to expanding their knowledge of Chamber affairs and are reputed as very reliable sources of information. They serve as the backbone of the Chamber’s membership and marketing program. Their efforts include volunteering at regularly scheduled Chamber events and programs, supporting fellow Chamber members at their ribbon cutting ceremony, meeting and welcoming every new Chamber member at the Boca Chamber’s monthly new member orientation and obtaining possible new member leads for the Boca Chamber’s sales department. They are also the friendly faces who welcome new members at the well-attended monthly Breakfast and offer assistance with introductions to other Chamber members. They guide new members through events and conduct an introduction program to further learn about their represented business. In addition, each year the Boca Chamber Ambassadors randomly select a community member or charity to partner with during Boca Chamber Festival Days to help raise money and awareness. This year the Ambassadors are proud to partner with the Tri-County Humane Society. The Boca Chamber Ambassador group meets on the first Friday of every month. Boca Chamber members are encouraged to come and see if becoming part of this select group may be for you. Most importantly the Boca Chamber Ambassadors know that to grow our Chamber, is to strengthen our community and in turn grow our own business.
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CHAMBER UPDATES BOCA CHAMBER FESTIVAL DAYS Get out and get involved this August! With more than 35 events and thousands of participants, the Boca Chamber is gearing up for one of the best Boca Chamber Festival Days (BCFD) yet! BCFD has evolved into the Boca Chamber’s commitment to the non-profit community and has connected over half a million people throughout the years. Throughout the month of August, residents of South Palm Beach County get to travel from event to event, participating in everything that is great about this city. They can participate in the true meaning of community partnership as we bring together non-profit Boca Chamber members with for-profit Boca Chamber members for a month of fun-filled events to increase awareness and funding for the Chamber’s philanthropic efforts. The Chamber is also excited to unveil the new BCFD ’14 logo created by students from the Marketing and Communications Class of West Boca High School. Students competed in a contest to create the new brand for Boca Chamber Festival Days. With over 20 entrees to choose from, the Chamber team selected Ashley Ramirez’s logo which depicts the environment in which we live with the sun representing a heart that is shining and warming our community. Ramirez is in the 9th grade and has been enrolled in the Drafting and Design Academy, Communications Technology Program, for a year. This program covers many areas of study including Photoshop, InDesign, Corel Draw, and offers industry certification in Photoshop. Through this program, students can also expand their talents in the areas of photography, screen printing, embroidery, and other related areas. The Drafting and Design Program is one of the four National Model Academies at West Boca Raton High School.
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CHAMBER EVENTS 2014 BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON RECAP
Troy McLellan, Rick and Pat Howard
Ethel Isaacs Williams and Anthony Newbold
Mike and Lise Orr and Ken Kaylor
Angela Barioli, Mohamed Abdallah, Ashleigh Fowles and Tom Kruszcek
2014 Business Awards
Randy Nobles, Richard Pollock, Pat and Rick Howard and Troy McLellan
Jesse Flowers II, Rosie Martin and Mary Sol Gonzalez
Rosemary and Ben Krieger
Sarah Pearson and Andrew Duffell
Richard Pollock and Troy McLellan
Dan Cane and Sheriann Namer
2014 GOLF CLASSIC RECAP
Jean-Marc Casanave, Lenny Chesel, Nancy Proffitt, Doug McLain and Troy McLellan
Bob Gitlin, Patrick Pino, Tim Johnson and Jason Scerbo
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Patricia Lammle and Sarah Pearson
Bobra Bush and Randy Pierce
Winning team with Troy McLellan
Nick and Kristi Hartofilis and Susan and John Whelchel
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Shaun Eldridge
Eric Schmidt, Jeff Miret, David Rosenberg, Gary Reshefsky and Sarah Pearson
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MEMBER BUZZ LATEST MEMBER PRESS RELEASES
Due to press deadlines these news releases are from March through May New Name and Logo For Tri County Humane Society Plus Campus Expansion Plans Unveiled at 12th Annual Doggie Ball
O’Donnell Agency Founder Recognized as 2014 Palm Beach Ultimate CEO
Before more than 550 board members, staff, volunteers, donors and advocates donned in their finest Western fashions, cowboy boots and hats and diamonds and pearls at its 12th Annual Doggie Ball, Tri County Humane Society leadership announced a new organization name and unveiled a new logo and plans for campus expansion. The new name – Tri County Animal Rescue (TCAR) – and visual re-branding was launched to best reflect the distinctive brand promise, critical mission, and expansive reach of the largest 100% no-kill regional 501(c)3 animal rescue non-profit that operates 100% on donations. “Our new name now accurately defines our organization’s brand promise of rescuing animals and preserving lives,” noted TCAR Chair and Doggie Ball Co-Chair Harriet Lewis-Mooney, Esq. “We have spent a great deal of time strategizing on a re-freshened branding that effectively communicates ‘what we do’ and ‘what drives us’ and determined that Tri County Animal Rescue achieves that.”
O’Donnell Agency President and Creative Director, Carey O’Donnell, has been recognized by South Florida Business Journal as one of the top 10 2014 Palm Beach Ultimate CEO’s. Presented by Comcast Business, the award highlights the county’s top 10 chief executives for their expertise, leadership and community involvement. O’Donnell, a resident of Downtown West Palm Beach, is well known in Palm Beach County for her community betterment contributions and leadership roles. “Innovation runs in the family,” according to the article about her approach to managing her public relations and advertising agency. Carey’s grandfather, Edwin J. Carey of New York and Palm Beach, served as president of Hertz Corporation and innovated fly/drive/ stay packages with Conrad Hilton and various airline companies. Her grandfather, J.P. Carey, founded America’s first limousine company. The Agency’s client roster includes the Riviera Beach CRA, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, Boca Raton CRA, Oxbridge Academy, Max Planck Florida Institute, CityPlace, the Related Companies’ Convention Center Hotel in West Palm Beach, Douglas Elliman, the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Broward Health Foundation, Viking Developers, HNTB of Kansas City, and more.
Financial Trust Asset Management Wins 18 PSN “Top Guns” Awards for 4Q2013 Financial Trust had 6 Separately Managed Account strategies at the end of 4th Quarter 2013 that were among the top 10 performers within one or more peer groups reporting to PSN, the longest-running investment manager database in North America. These 6 strategies won a total of 18 Top Guns awards from Informa Investment Solutions/PSN. Informa Investment Solutions/PSN is the world’s longest running investment manager database tracking more than 2,000 managers and over 20,000 institutional investment products. In order to win the “Top Guns” award from Informa/PSN, a firm must place among the top 10 of managers based on gross returns for a specific style and time period. Managers must also claim GIPS® compliance to be included in the criteria for Top Guns. Kaye Communications Adds New Clients at New Location South Florida based Kaye Communications, an award-winning, fullservice integrated business-generating public relations and marketing firm that empowers regional and national brands to grow and dominate, announces a new location in Boca Raton with an expanded client roster. In addition to debuting California Pizza Kitchen’s newest location reinvention in Ft. Lauderdale with its CEO G.J. Hart and completing a business intelligence “best practices” market research project for concrete industry leader Titan America, the firm was tapped to develop and implement strategic BizGen™ brand communications for the following new clients: Sklar Furnishings, Tri County Humane Society, Life Insurance Concepts!, Nat King Cole Generation Hope and The American Fine Wine Competition (AFWC). FAU Launches Startups at 2014 Business Plan Competition Florida Atlantic University’s Adams Center for Entrepreneurship and the College of Business, along with the Research Park at FAU, recently hosted the 2014 FAU Business Plan Competition. More than 250 registered teams comprised of FAU students, members of the business community, alumni, and the Boca Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurship Academy students, competed for a share of more than $200,000 in cash and prizes.
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American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) Launches Caregiving Youth Institute The American Association for Caregiving Youth® (AACY), a nonprofit corporation that is the only national resource for children who provide care for family members who are ill, injured, elderly or disabled, announced today the establishment of its Caregiving Youth Institute (CYI). The goal of the CYI is to raise the level of awareness of the multisystem needs of caregiving youth along with solutions for their support through the multiple initiatives of C.A.R.E. (Connection, Advocacy, Research, Education). The establishment of the CYI is in direct response to the growing number of caregiving youth who are unrecognized, invisible and falling through the cracks at school; youth who, with support, will become healthy, educated and productive adults. Unlike other countries including the United Kingdom, there are no professional or public opportunities in the U.S. focused on any of the four dimensions of C.A.R.E. as they relate to the issues and solutions of this hidden population. The National Association of Women Business Owners Prepares for a Changing of the Guard The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Chapter will swear in a new Executive Board at its June 2, 2014 Chapter meeting. Joyce Z. Hunter will take the reins of this Chapter from current President Yvonne Graber at The Westin Hotel Cypress Creek in Fort Lauderdale beginning at 6:00 p.m. In addition to the induction of Ms. Hunter, other new Board members will also begin their NAWBO service. “My year as President has been amazing,” said Yvonne Graber of Computer Community Hospital. “I have grown as a business owner and as a leader. I have made deeper connections with our membership and other business leaders in the community. It’s been a great term.”
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CHAMBER UPDATES MOVING FORWARD Behind the Scenes: Inside the Boca Chamber’s Office Renovation As a vibrant center for commerce in South Palm Beach County, the Boca Chamber understands the importance of having a state-of-the-art professional environment for use by its members and welcome new ones. Therefore, the Chamber underwent an office renovation that took place through the months of February through May. The new contemporary layout and design were developed so that it can best serve its members and the community-at-large with the highest efficiencies and newest technologies in a more inviting business-centric environment. With thousands of people visiting these offices, it is critical to have a space that showcases our brand that is empowered by the highest level of service. Take a look!
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BOCA’S “SEEN” MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST
Due to press deadlines these photos are from March through May events
Dick Lee, Penny Morey and Bob Simon
Troy McLellan, Jim Dunn and Randy Nobles
Mike Orr, John Kelly and Anthony Barbar
Ami Zak, Donna Failla and Michael Liss
Elisa Garcia and Toni Nieves
Randy Nobles, Roland Smith and Troy McLellan
SWIB
Fern Cole, Dr. Andrea Chen, Sarah Pearson and Tatum Mesorio
Laurie Ann and Theresa Valinotti
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Mayor Featherman and Elida Barrios
PULSE
Julia Rowe and Tamara
Mark Wilchinsky and Erika Aral
Phillip Piedt and John Ruhl
Michael Church and Kylee Treyz
Paul Metcalf, Sarah Pearson and Mohamed Abdalla
Coco Frey and Cary Roman
Dawn Burke, Donna Failla and Meredith Dodrill
Sarah Pearson, Cheryl Budd and Patricia Lammle
Group Shot of April’s SWIB at Maggiano’s
Jeff Chandler and Eric Schmidt
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BOCA’S “SEEN” TRUSTEE LUNCHEONS
Peg Greenspon and Ana Diaz
Clayton Idle and Randy Nobles
Louise Petraitis and Bobra Bush
Kristy Hartofilis, Anthony Barbar and Philip Studer
EXPO
Spring Business EXPO
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Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi
Andrew Duffel, Dick Pollock and Mike Arts
Christina Lambert and Nancy Proffitt
Mary Wong and Jackie Reeves
MEMBERSHIP AFTER HOURS NETWORK
Ken Kaylor and Julissa Caballero
Ruben and Vincent Prestia
Mary Kenyon and Tasha Hirsch
Sarah Pearson and Keren Gee
Lois Pathman and Emma del Real
J.C. Perrin and Patricia Maczko
Deby Goldfarb, Howell Schechter and Patricia Burdet
Ed Gagliardi, Fredericia Brant, Brett Falkoff and Lisa Elkan
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Arnold Jacobs and Sarah Finkelstein
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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES THANK YOU FOR BEING MEMBERS OF THE BOCA CHAMBER July through September Anniversaries 28 Years As A Member
BOCA RATON magazine - JES Publishing Hospice by the Sea, Inc. IBM Investments Limited John Hancock Financial Network-The Partners Network Junior League of Boca Raton, Inc. Landon & Associates, PA Leonard A. Geronemus, CPA, PA Lynn University Palm Beach State College Personalized Air Conditioning Plastridge Insurance Agency, Inc. Pope John Paul II High School Proskauer Rose LLP Saint Andrew’s School
25 Years As A Member Boca Raton Airport
24 Years As A Member
Costco Wholesale Kaufman, Rossin & Co., PA
23 Years As A Member Publix Supermarkets
22 Years As A Member
Alan I. Garber, CPA, PA Lang Realty, Inc. Omni Middle School South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
21 Years As A Member
Happy & Healthy Products, Inc.
20 Years As A Member
American Heart Association Greenfield Group Mary Kay, Inc.
19 Years As A Member
Capitol Lighting Minuteman Press Stanley Steemer of South Fla, Inc.
18 Years As A Member
Boca By Design Boca Nursing Services, Inc. Grandview Preparatory School Twin Palms Center for the Disabled
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17 Years As A Member
All-Tag Security Americas Inc. Linda J. Ehrlich, PA Weisberg Brause & Company, PA
Nature’s Best Weiner, Lynne & Thompson, P.A.
8 Years As A Member
Accrinet Corporation
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA) Claire Sheres, P.A. Real Estate Copans Printing & Graphics, Inc. / Amy Charatan Global Corporation, Inc. HSBC Securities, USA Mattlin & Kovacs, PL Morton’s The Steakhouse, Boca Raton Ten Golden Rules Valerie Kolbert ARNP, PA
14 Years As A Member
7 Years As A Member
16 Years As A Member
Bauman Medical Group, PA Del Prado Elementary School Fox’s Personal Limousine Service of Boca Raton
15 Years As A Member
Feldman Design Studio National Multiple Sclerosis Society Premier Residences of Boca Raton Ruth’s Chris Steak House Schnabel Learning
13 Years As A Member
Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park, Inc. Danburg Properties of Boca Raton Hospice of Palm Beach County PNC Bank
12 Years As A Member
Boca Raton Dermatology, PA
11 Years As A Member
1st United Bank Club Bow Wow N4L Strategy Consulting The Florida Panthers Unique Gifts & Premiums Winner’s Award Group, Inc.
10 Years As A Member
Computer Community Hospital Fred Astaire Dance Studios Nat Steinart and Associates, LLC
9 Years As A Member
ADT Security Systems Blackstone Property Management Boca Raton Firefighters & Paramedics Benevolent Assoc, Inc Cartridge World Boynton Beach Coverall Cleaning Concepts LFC Development, LLC
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All Global Solutions International Fairfield Inn & Suites Boca Grace A. Noethen, P.A. Intra-Lock System International Katz Baskies LLC Kiwanis of Boca Raton Konquest Inc., General Contractor OneBlood, Inc. Stortec Systems Co. LLC The Gordon Agency The Palm Beach Pops, Inc.
6 Years As A Member
ADCO Technology Solutions, LLC Carlos Aristizábal Distinguished Kitchens and Baths, LLC Five Star Painting Law Office of Robin Caral Shaw, PA MedExpress Urgent Care
5 Years As A Member
Chapin, Ballerano & Cheslack Chris Evert Charities Delray Honda Elements Therapeutic Massage - Boca Raton H & R Block Premium Inspirations for Youth and Family Kencos, LLC Loxahatchee Everglades Tours Mathnasium NFP - FDR Financial Group Rotary Club Of Boca Raton Town Center Executive Suites Travelpro International, Inc.
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YEA! FROM STUDENTS TO CEOs Congratulations to the 2014 YEA! Graduating Class The Boca Chamber YEA! Program graduated 20 students and created 8 businesses from its 2013-2014 class of young entrepreneurs. After eight months of hard work, in partnership with the FAU Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, this year’s instructors Chim Francisco, Kimberly Gramm and Bonnie Kaye, awarded the class their diplomas, alongside Ethel Isaacs Williams, Vice Chair of the Boca Chamber Board of Directors, and the program’s director, Beth Johnston. The Boca Chamber Board of Directors, and family and friends of the students gathered to honor the class.
2014 YEA! Winner: Matthew Pohl 10th Grade, Boca Chamber YEA! Student Graduating Class of 2014
2014 Graduating Class
Congratulations!
This year’s graduating class included the following students:
Jake Artz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spanish River Community High School Gabriela Barbieri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Amber Boyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AD Henderson University School Fernando Crespo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boca Prep International School Patrick Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Boca Community High School Elliot Kim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint Andrew’s School Zachary Kirschner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.D. Henderson Middle School Connor Kreunen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint Andrew’s School Zachary Maizes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna Klein Jewish Academy Matthew Pohl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spanish River Community High School Martin Ribero-Ochoa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Ethan Rossler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loggers’ Run Middle School Thiago Schneider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Boca Community High School Fernando Spada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boca Prep International School Holden Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlantic Community High School Kory Wagner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spanish River Community High School
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Matthew Pohl, is a high-school sophomore attending Spanish River High School in Boca Raton and is in the Entrepreneurship Academy. Matthew’s passion is Bitcoin, and that is why he created Bitquity, Bitquity’s mission statement is to remove the excluding barriers of bitcoin mining and make it benefits feasible and accessible to the general population. Through Bitquity’s interface, design and system as totality, Bitquity.com aims to bring prosperity to both the users/investors and the administration. Matthew loves anything cold: ice cream, snowboarding, cold weather and cold hard cash. Do you know a promising young entrepreneur? Visit www.bocachamber.com for details about this innovative YEA! program or contact Sonya Deros at 561.395.4433 ext. 232 or sderos@bocachamber.com
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LEADERSHIP BOCA LEADERSHIP BOCA 2014 A Message From the 2014 Leadership Boca Chair
By Brian Altschuler, Leadership Boca Chair 2014
As Chair of the 2014 Leadership Boca class it is difficult for me to believe we just graduated the next generation of community minded leaders. Welcome to the Leadership Boca Alumni! As an Alumn, you won’t receive a call from the Chamber asking for donations, you are just asked to embrace this amazing community in a fashion that moves you. The Leadership Class of 2014 comprised of 30 business leaders experienced everything from how government functions to the impact non-profits have on the lives of people in South Palm Beach County. The truth is, it is not only about all the dynamic parts of this community they learned so much about, but what they learned about themselves as well. This is my third and hardest piece to write for the Chamber as this will end my three year journey with the Leadership Boca program. I have shared so many Wednesday’s with amazing, dedicated, caring, and innovative people. I have grown a lot through the last 3 years. The biggest gift I received during this time is connecting and learning from the amazing participants thus creating relationships that will last a lifetime!
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From new beginnings with the George Snow Scholarship Foundation, to helping build a strong internal Leadership Boca Alumni group at Boca Regional, I am eternally grateful for the strong foundation put in place by my participation in Leadership Boca. As a leader in human resources, I am frequently asked what will help me advance my career? Leadership Boca will not only help you advance your professional life, but personal. Consider making a difference all around by applying for this competitive program today! Applications for the 2015 class are now available. Contact Chasity Navarro at cnavarro@bocachamber.com for more information.
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GOLDEN BELL
23 Years of Giving and More than 1.2 Million Donated
Sonya D. Deros
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Sonya joined the Boca Chamber team on May. Her focus is to expand the success and awareness of the Golden Bell Education Foundation and the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. As a United States Coast Guard veteran, Sonya felt the pull of the South Florida waters and left the snowy hills of New Hampshire to start her life here just over a year ago. Her background was in hospitality. She was a successful Sales Manager/Event Planner at the Hanover Inn at Dartmouth College, and Membership and Marketing Manager for the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association. Contact Sonya: 561.395.4433 ext. 232 or sderos@bocachamber.com 18
The Boca Chamber Education Foundation, Inc., known as Golden Bell, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that was created by the Chamber’s Board of Directors as a separate operating entity for the sole purpose of supporting the Boca Raton Public School System. Since its inception in 1991, Golden Bell has granted more than $1.2 Million to Boca Raton’s K-12 public schools. Now, on the cusp of its 23rd Anniversary, the Foundation’s Board of Directors believes that, now more than ever, a quality education is the cornerstone of a successful business community. Help us reach on our March to $1 Million More! For information on how you can make a difference through volunteering or through taxdeductable donations, please contact Sonya Deros, Program Manager of Golden Bell and YEA!, at sderos@bocachamber.com
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NEW MEMBERS TRUSTEE MEMBERS Boca Raton Community Church (561) 395-2400 www.bocacommunity.org Bill Mitchell Boca Raton, FL 33432
K&G Insurance House (561) 900-4121 www.kginsurancehouse.com Bob Simon Boca Raton, FL 33432
Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc. (954) 979-7100 www.jasouthflorida.org Melissa Aiello Coconut Creek, FL 33066
Kaufman, Rossin & Co., PA (561) 394-5100 www.kaufmanrossin.com Susan Wandersman Boca Raton, FL 33432
Market-Matrix FL LLC (516) 695-8691 www.market-matrix.net Denis Feldman Boca Raton, FL 33432
GENERAL MEMBERS Ability Medical Health & Wellness (954) 465-4225 www.abilitymedicalsupply.biz Richard Allen Delray Beach, FL 33445
Boca Raton Van Rental (561) 395-9300 www.floridavanrentals.com Ira Goldberg Boca Raton, FL 33431
Florida Healthy Vending (954) 234-1231 www.floridahealthyvending.com Mark Reischer Boca Raton, FL 33432
All American Teck (561) 401-0885 www.allamericanteck.com John Forde Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Brian Pearl, P.A. (561) 245-1541 www.brianpearlrealestate.com Brian Pearl Boca Raton, FL 33496
Florida Sun Media, LLC (412) 225-7478 www.floridasunmedia.com Sunday Barbaro Boca Raton, FL 33432
Alliance Association Bank (561) 212-2091 www.allianceassociationbank.com Lisa Elkan Boca Raton, FL 33433
BRIO Tuscan Grille (561) 392-3777 www.brioitalian.com Dan Orris Boca Raton, FL 33486
Florida Swim School, LLC (844) 352-7946 www.flswimschool.com Cathleen Schlembach Boca Raton, FL 33487
Another Broken Egg (603) 315-7024 www.anotherbrokenegg.com Vanessa Ramos Boca Raton, FL 33432
Dee’s Master Steam Cleaning, LLC (561) 503-6807 Derrick Latham Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Frost Security Group LLC (561) 245-4716 www.frost-security-group.org Tim Frost Boca Raton, FL 33434
Baritz & Colman LLP (561) 864-5100 www.baritzcolman.com Nancy Colman Boca Raton, FL 33487
Delray Acura / Delray Hyundai (561) 265-0000 www.delrayhyundai.com Howard Isaacs Delray Beach, FL 33483
G.I.S. Dolph Map, LLC (954) 763-4732 www.dolphmap.com Ryan Dolph Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Bistro Gastronomie (561) 883-2002 http://bistrogastronomie.com William Walden Boca Raton, FL 33496
Distinctive Images / Photo Pro Boca (561) 487-2799 Steven Bercovitch Boca Raton, FL 33434
Gold & Gold, P.A. (561) 416-2882 www.goldlawpa.com Boca Raton, FL 33431
Blackthorn Estate Buyers & Jewelers, LLC (561) 394-5640 www.Blackthorngold.com Susan Peroff-Bagon Bagon Boca Raton, FL 33432
Dr. Megan Jack, PLLC (561) 367-9101 www.spsboca.com Megan Jack Boca Raton, FL 33431
Grace Advisory Group/Fred Schwartz, RFC (610) 633-0202 www.retirewithgrace.com Fred Schwartz Boca Raton, FL 33432
Feldman & Schneiderman, P.L. (561) 392-4400 www.feldmanlawoffice.com Joel Feldman Boca Raton, FL 33432
HELO Foundation (657) 464-4356 www.helofoundation.org Fred Roger Boca Raton, FL 33433
Boca Burger House (561) 900-5030 www.bocaburgerhouse.com William Fernandes Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Hyatt Place Delray Beach (561) 330-3530 www.delraybeach.place.hyatt.com/ hyatt/hotels-delraybeach-place/ place/index.jsp Tessa Hodge Delray Beach, FL 33444 Ideal Image (561) 208-7444 www.idealimage.com Jennifer Popowicz Boca Raton, FL 33432 Indian River Financial Group (561) 362-0331 www.paulmilleradvisor.com Paul Miller Boca Raton, FL 33487 Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club (561) 338-0900 www.kennedysbarberclub.com Jon Spenser Boca Raton, FL 33433 Le Macaron French Pastries (561) 245-7281 www.lemacaron-us.com Aurelie Galvan Boca Raton, FL 33432 LegalShield / Rita Pinder (561) 723-0818 www.legalshieldassociate.com/ hub/leonpinder Rita Pinder Boca Raton, FL 33432 Life Care Companions (561) 330-0009 www.lifecarecompanions.com Edward Flak Boca Raton, FL 33427
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NEW MEMBERS Link Developers (786) 333-9144 www.linkdevelopers.com Carlos Valencia Boca Raton, FL 33486
NeilBerlinerComedy.com (561) 662-8602 www.NeilBerlinerComedy.com Neil Berliner Lake Worth, FL 33467
Listen ‘N Learn Theater (561) 218-0208 www.missritatheater.com Rita Adriance Boca Raton, FL 33433
Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty (561) 445-4003 www.npsir.com Boca Raton, FL 33432
Lloyd Staffing (954) 916-5044 www.lloydstaffing.com Marc Lester Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Oasis Weight Loss Center (561) 740-3040 www.oasisweightlosscenter.com Dean Sloan Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Market-Matrix FL LLC (516) 695-8691 www.market-matrix.net Denis Feldman Boca Raton, FL 33432
Office Bargain Center (561) 800-1670 www.OBCoffice.com Marta Glassman Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Merchant Payment Consulting Group (954) 661-5283 www.merchantpaymentconsultinggroup.com Gilbert Quiles Sunrise, FL 33322
Organic Express Juice Bar (561) 707-0072 www.juicebarboca.com Jonathan Gelpey Boca Raton, FL 33432
Microsoft Store (561) 417-5023 www.microsoft.com Joe Jenkinson Boca Raton, FL 33431 Miele, Inc. (800) 843-7231 mieleusa.com Ann Fox Boca Raton, FL 33487 Monkey Joe’s (561) 488-2272 www.monkeyjoes.com Jose Villegas Boca Raton, FL 33428 MSN Real Estate Group (561) 245-4723 www.msnrealestatesellsbocaraton.com Pam Terrell Boca Raton, FL 33434 Naked Gourmet (866) 853-4596 www.naked-gourmet.com Alicia Terrell Boca Raton, FL 33432
Overseas Aviation LLC (561) 392-1292 www.overseasaviation.com Ali Onur Boca Raton, FL 33432 Perfection Cleaning & Restoration (954) 971-7991 www.callperfectionnow.com Mitch Heitman Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Pivotal Products, LLC (561) 865-7444 www.pivotalproductsDirect.com Gina Vazzana Delray Beach, FL 33446
Rajparth Group (954) 917-0740 Bimal Shah Boca Raton, FL 33432 Remarkable Hospitality, Inc. (561) 542-6326 www.remarkablehospitality.com Marco Albarran Boynton Beach, FL 33436 Remis Partners LLC (917) 270-9234 Dylan Jovine Boca Raton, FL 33486 Ren Dittfield Photography (561) 290-3550 www.rendittfield.com Renette Verhaeghe Boynton Beach, FL 33435 RJF Environmental Consulting Services (561) 674-4370 www.rjfenvironmental.com R.J. Farina Boca Raton, FL 33428 Senior Bridge (561) 699-8272 www.SeniorBridge.com Patricia Jacobs Boca Raton, FL 33431 Senior Hearts (561) 961-4809 www.myseniorhearts.com Trevor Watson Boca Raton, FL 33431 Senior Helpers (561) 969-9990 www.seniorhelpers.com Leann Mohl Lake Worth, FL 33467
Polin Public Relations (561) 350-8784 www.polinpr.com Joanne Polin Delray Beach, FL 33484
Seth (Sandy) Morriss, CPA (310) 251-6066 www.SRMCFOServices.vpweb. com Seth Morriss Boca Raton, FL 33498
Preferred Corporate Travel, Inc. (561) 487-9977 www.pcttravel.com Shirit Lamm-Gurman Boca Raton, FL 33496
Shrimp House (561) 632-2397 www.shrimp-house.com Dale King Boca Raton, FL 33431
Sonny’s Gelato Cafe (561) 362-0447 www.realgelato.com Jake Posternak Boca Raton, FL 33431 South Florida Collegiate Baseball League (561) 713-1448 www.southfloridacollegiateleague. com Vince Farfaglia Boca Raton, FL Steferi, LLC (844) 577-6348 www.steferi.com Ramon Palmero Delray Beach, FL 33482 STS Refill Technology, LLC (561) 999-8818 www.stsinks.com Adam Shafran Boca Raton, FL 33487 Take Out, Inc. (561) 706-7308 Katharine Overton Boca Raton, FL TamCare Services, Inc. (561) 324-6688 www.tamcare.com Nic Ahik West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Ted - X (561) 886-9820 www.tedxbocaraton.com Becky Woodbridge Boca Raton, FL 33487 The Insurance Group, Inc. (561) 422-4292 www.insurancegroupfl.com Les Newman Boca Raton, FL 33433 The Law Offices of Natalia Deluca, PLLC (954) 394-4831 www.delucalaw.net Natalia Deluca Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 The Matt Weaver Group at PMAC Lending Services, Inc. (561) 212-6503 www.pmaclending.com Matt Weaver Boca Raton, FL 33431
See an error? The Boca Chamber strives for accuracy in all of our information. If you see an error in your company’s information, please log in to your account at www.bocachamber.com or email info@bocachamber.com with the corrected details. Thank you!
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Continued from Page 22 The Pineapple Newspaper (561) 299-1430 www.pineapplenewspaper.com Ryan Boylston Delray Beach, FL 33444
Travel Dream Vacations (914) 629-9008 Robert Paris Delray Beach, FL 33445
Woo Creative (561) 206-2797 www.wearewoo.com Ryan Boylston Delray Beach, FL 33444
Zenerations of Boca (561) 367-8898 www.zenerationsofboca.com Marcos Gigena Boca Raton, FL 33431
Woof Gang Bakery, Grooming & Animal Clinic (561) 447-7966 www.woofgangbakery.com Barry Wander Boca Raton, FL 33433
Zounds Hearing (561) 288-1610 www.zoundshearing.com David Liebman Boca Raton, FL 33496
Yamato Family Dental (561) 504-7746 www.yamatofamilydental.com Kristina Krykhtin Boca Raton, FL 33432
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Congratulations to all our new members! Welcome to the Boca Chamber!
You’ve Got Maids (561) 409-4773 www.youvegotmaids.com Patricia Porrata Boca Raton, FL 33431
Due to press deadlines, members listed are those that joined from February 15 to May 10.
JUNE
Travelive (973) 783-3610 www.travelive.com Therapy by the Sea, LLC - Riana Panos Chalvantzis Milne, LMHC, CAP, Cert. Coach Boca Raton, FL 33432 (201) 281-7887 Tyco Integrated Security www.RianaMilne.com (561) 226-8242 Riana Milne www.tycois.com Delray Beach, FL 33446 Sherri Anderson Theresa Valinotti - Independent Boca Raton, FL 33431 Health Coach Weiss, Alden and Polo, PA (888) 909-5052 www.bestlifesolutions.ichoseoptim- (561) 393-7400 www.weisslawfirm.com alhealth.com Christine Alden Theresa Valinotti Boca Raton, FL 33486 Boca Raton, FL 33487
Whoa.com (954) 248-3837 www.whoa.com Kenrick Herrmann Hollywood, FL 33024
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ADVANCING COMMERCE THROUGH FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS Take advantage of the FREE ways in which you can gain knowledge by attending our free seminars! You may know the Boca Chamber as the “networking nucleus” of South Palm Beach County, but we are gaining momentum as leaders in business-building education as well. In order to maintain our commitment to advance our business community, we offer the best and most applicable educational seminars and workshops available. And this all comes FREE with your Boca Chamber membership! Public Speaking Seminar Each business day, companies around the world hold more than 11 million meetings: Some productive, some not very productive at all. Therefore, it is clear that creating effective meetings is a skill that every professional in every industry needs to know. Your Chamber provides a free public speaking seminar that will empower managers, supervisors and team leaders with the ability to gain control of one of the world’s biggest time robbers: ineffective meetings. Whether it is a sales meeting, a staff retreat or a one-on-one consultation, it needs to be effective, efficient, and a guaranteed success. Tech Seminars From cloud computing to social media and video production, our tech seminars are a great way to be informed about the latest technologies and learn how to use them effectively. Our most recent tech forum, entitled “Forecast for Your Technology Future,” focused on conversion, CRM’s and retargeting, was a complete success. We invite you to check the calendar for our next all-star paneled tech forum! From How to Wow This workshop will help you maximize your chamber membership and create an endless stream of prospects, network more effectively, leverage partnerships and build your personal brand. From How to Wow is a bi-monthly workshop facilitated by Greta Schulz, President & CEO of Schulz SELLutions, based in West Palm Beach. She has been involved in sales, sales management, marketing, and training for almost thirty years. She is a national columnist of “Sellutions” in over 30 Business Journals across the country and a contributing author of New York Times bestseller Masters of Sales. Greta has her own bestseller she’s written called, To Sell is NOT to Sell.
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EDITORIAL 2014 EVENTS CALENDAR
JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER
JULY
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International Business Alliance
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New Member Orientation
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Membership Breakfast
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PULSE Network
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Successful Women in Business
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Smart Talk for Women Summer Business Expo
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AUGUST 1-31
Boca Chamber Festival Days
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New Member Orientation
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Membership Breakfast
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PULSE Luncheon
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South Health Advocacy Network
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Successful Women in Business
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Wine & all That Jazz
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Smart Talk for Women
SEPTEMBER 2
International Business Alliance
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New Member Orientation
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Membership Breakfast - Golden Bell
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PULSE Network
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South Health Advocacy Network
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Successful Women in Business
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From How to Wow Smart Talk for Women Membership Network
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Public Speaking Seminar 23
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