Connection Magazine - Advancing Commerce 2022

The Boca Chamber of Commerce

Boca's Bright Future With Brightline

SPOTLIGHT: Patrick Goddard, President

The Advancing Commerce Issue

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CONNECTION MAGAZINE Publisher: Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP Editor: Sarah Pearson, IOM BOCA CHAMBER OFFICERS

Jackie Reeves, Bell Rock Capital Chair Sal Saldaña, Town Center Boca Raton Chair-Elect Bob Tucker, ADT Corporation Vice-Chair Clara Bennett, Boca Raton Airport Authority Treasurer Troy M. McLellan, Boca Chamber Secretary Susan J. Saturday, Bluegreen Vacations Corporation Immediate Past Chair

DIRECTORS

Paul Adkins, Florida Peninsula Michael Antonello, Lynn University Jason Aube, Truist Bank Edward Boylan, Boynton Beach Mall Daniel Cane, Modernizing Medicine Sheryl Clark, Boston Proper Ian Cotner, AT&T Steven Deutsch, Frank, Weinberg & Black P.L. Andrew Duffell, Research Park at FAU Sophia Eccleston, Florida Power & Light Amanda Ellis, Epic Event Group Robert Finizio, TherapeuticsMD Will Fleming, MotionPoint Corporation Joshua Goldglantz, Gunster Scott Gunnell, JM&A Group Daniel Hostettler, The Boca Raton Jennifer Jolly, Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club John W. Kelly, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University Ahnich Khalid, Maggiano's Little Italy Ken Lebersfeld, Capitol Lighting Matthew Linderman, Boca West Country Club Lincoln Mendez, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Mark Mileusnic, NCCI George Rizzuto, West Boca Medical Center Anthony Scaglione, Office Depot, Inc. Ethan Shapiro, Saint Andrew’s School John Tolbert, BRE Hotels & Resorts Frank White, Kaufman Lynn Construction Ron Wichowski, Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center Van Williams, Palm Beach State College

TABLE OF CONTENTS From Your President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Legislation Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ribbon Cuttings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chamber Member Anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . 11 Brightline Advancing Commerce . . . . . . . 12, 13 Golden Bell Education Foundation . . . . . . 14, 15 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19, 20 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Scene & Be Seen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23

Our Mission To promote and sustain economic prosperity in Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County

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PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP - President & CEO Sarah E. Pearson, IOM - Executive Vice President Firdaus Dotiwala - VP, Finance & Administration Chasity J. Navarro - Events Manager Alison Miuccio - Membership Development Manager Jenifer Marquart - Membership Development Associate Liz Branagh - Foundation Manager, Golden Bell Sherese James-Grow - Program Manager, YEA! Jonathan Porges - Boynton Beach Market Manager Jody Levine - Exec. Assistant to the President & CEO Kristina Palacios - Front Desk Coordinator 2 | Connection Magazine

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FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

Advancing Commerce for Economic Prosperity The Chamber’s Mission is to Promote and Sustain Economic Property in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and South Palm Beach County. To carry out that mission, the Chamber operates to create a pro-business environment for all businesses to prosper and commerce to advance. In its 70 history, the Chamber has worked vigorously to ensure that businesses are represented at the state and local levels when policies affecting the business community are being considered.

Florida’s 2022 Legislative Session ended with the approval of a state budget of $112 billion, the largest in the State’s history. The budget includes $43 billion in general revenue, $37 billion in federal cash and $3.5 billion from pandemic relief funds. Job creators saw legislators invest significant long-term funding in Florida’s continued economic momentum and preparation for the nearly 4 million additional residents expected by 2023. Through the Boca Chamber’s effective advocacy efforts, we helped ensure the passage and signing of two Chamber backed priorities – the extension of COVID-19 liability protections and VISIT FLORIDA funding.

Originally passed in 2021, COVID-19 liability protections allowed healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic to continue caring for Floridians without fear of facing frivolous litigation. This priority legislation extends that protection through June 2023. Tourism is a key driver of Florida’s $1.23 trillion economy. The mission of the Florida Tourism Marketing Association, VISIT FLORIDA, is even more important as our state continues its economic momentum out of the pandemic. Extending the funding of VISIT FLORIDA allows it to continue its significant impact on Florida’s economy. To learn more about this year’s legislative session, turn to page 6.

President & CEO Troy M. McLellan

"The Chamber plays an integral role in projects that advance commerce in the region."

The Chamber plays an integral role in projects that advance commerce in the region.

From the support and advocacy of Mizner Park, to the new Boynton Beach Downtown, to the creation of incentives to attract major corporate headquarters, the Chamber is leading the charge. Most recently, your Chamber actively and publicly supported the new Boca Raton Brightline Train Station. The creation of this station allows for Boca-based businesses to attract skilled workers from Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. In addition to the accessibility of a broader workforce, the station allows for increased tourism activity to support our retail centers, restaurants, and hotels. This project will boost our local economy and advance commerce through our region. The Chamber is proud to be an original, current, and future advocate for this game changing project. To learn more about the Boca Raton train station and Brightline’s President, Patrick Goddard, the visionary leading the Brightline movement, turn to page 12.

Advancing commerce through investing in our future workforce is a main priority for the Chamber. More than $1.8 million have been granted to Boca Raton Public Schools through its charitable, non-profit arm - Golden Bell Education Foundation. Today’s students are tomorrow’s employees.

By investing in our students, we will ensure the necessary workforce and leadership for our business community. In addition to these valuable grants, the Foundation creates burgeoning entrepreneurs and future business leaders through its Young Entrepreneur Academy. To learn more about these young business owners and job creators, turn to page 15.

Showcasing the great leaders that advance commerce in our community, the Chamber recognizes Business Excellence during our Annual Business Awards Luncheon. This event honors a Business of the Year, Business Leader of the Year, and Small Business Leader of the Year, all of whom represent the very best in business! These recipients join an elite group of past honorees. Like their predecessors, they have made outstanding contributions to the business world and significant changes to the communities they serve. As leaders in their industries, they advance commerce through job creation and contribution to our overall economic and community growth. This year’s recipients are: Business Leader of the Year – Ethan Shapiro, Head of School, Saint Andrew’s School Business of the Year – Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) Small Business Leader of the Year - Erick Solms, President, Simplitfy Together, we continue Advancing Commerce to Move Business Forward in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and all of South Palm Beach County, making our region the best place to Live, Work, Learn and Play.

Moving Business Forward,

Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP President & CEO

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The Boca Chamber is Proud to Honor Business Leader of the Year Award Recipient

Buisness of the Year Award Recipient

Small Business Leader of the Year Award Recipient

Ethan Shapiro, Head of School Saint Andrew’s School

Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC)

Erick Solms, President Simplitfy

Friday, May 20, 2022 | 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton Admission: $95 Per Person | Sponsorship & Advertisement Opportunities Available.

For More Information Contact Chasity Navarro at cnavarro@bocachamber.com or call (561) 395 - 4433 4 | Connection Magazine

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LEGISLATION RECAP The 2022 Legislative Session ended with the approval of a state budget of $112 billion, the largest in the State’s history. The budget includes $43 billion in general revenue, $37 billion in federal cash and $3.5 billion from pandemic relief funds. Job creators saw legislators invest significant long-term funding in Florida’s continued economic momentum and preparation for the nearly 4 million additional residents expected by 2023.

A top priority of the Boca Chamber was extending the necessary COVID-19 protections for healthcare providers through June 2023. Originally passed in 2021, the extension of these protections means healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic can continue caring for Floridians without fear of facing frivolous litigation.

Another priority was extending the statutory authority of the Florida Tourism Marketing Association, also known as VISIT FLORIDA. This allows VISIT FLORIDA to continue its important mission of driving tourism’s economic impact in Florida. Tourism is a key driver of Florida’s $1.23 trillion economy, and the mission of VISIT FLORIDA is even more important as our state continues its economic momentum out of the pandemic.

In addition to the passage of Healthcare COVID-19 Liability Protection and VISIT FLORDIA funding, below are a few additional highlights of the Boca Chamber legislative priorities that we advocated for and were passed this session: • Continued Investment in Diversifying Florida’s Economy: Full funding of VISIT FLORIDA, Enterprise Florida and Space Florida continues Florida’s economic momentum to becoming a top 10 global economy by 2030.

• Significant Long-Term Infrastructure Funding: Investment in the infrastructure necessary to meet the needs of current and future Floridians with another $10 billion+ for the FDOT’s five-year workplan, approximately $362 million for attainable workforce housing, and record funding for water quality, resiliency, and environmental restoration efforts.

• Local Business Protection Act: Protects local businesses from burdensome and overreaching local government regulations by allowing local businesses to recoup damages if a regulation results in a significant loss of business profitability.

Please join us at our Government Affairs Committee Meetings each month where fellow Chamber members talk about important State and Local policies, as well as the crafting of the Legislative Agenda each year.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BOYNTON BEACH'S NEWEST ELECTED OFFICIALS

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Ty Penserga Boynton Beach Mayor

Thomas Turkin Boynton Beach City Commissioner, District 3

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

New Member Orientation

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER FAMILY JANUARY

THANK YOU TO OUR

REFERRING PARTNERS! The Boca Chamber members listed below referred one of their contacts to join, and they did!

Jerry Bedell, Gem Star Marketing Group gemstarmrkt.com

MARCH

Alper Behar, Behar Insurance beharinsurance.com Dawn Forgione, Lang Realty, Inc. langrealty.com

FEBRUARY JUNE APRIL

Bob Frare, Business Growth Consulting Services, LLC predictiveindex.com Lance Hellinger, PantherPC pantherpc.com Michelle Jackson, Get Dry Inc. getdryinc.com

MARCH

Wolf Liebertz, One You Love Homecare oneyoulovehomecare.com/boca Eliot Popper, Morgan Stanley morganstanleyfa.com/eliot.popper

MAY

Christen Ritchey, Johnson, Ritchey & Feldman P.A. johnsonritchey.com Lisa Ryerson, Lets Go Win letsgowin.com

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Ribbon

Cuttings

Over the last several months, The Chamber has seen a significant increase in Ribbon Cuttings from a cross-section of new member industries, including Restaurant’s, Fitness Centers, Groomers, and Jewelers. This increase is proof positive that Florida and our local economy are well on their way to recovery and moving business forward.

Buff City Soap buffcitysoap.com

Haley Mariano Enterpries charlietakesanadventure.com

Wild Fork wildforkfoods.com

Drift marriott.com

Busy Body Fitness bocafitnessgym.com

Vi Design vi-designs.com

Roosters Mens Grooming roostersmgc.com

Agalia Jewelers agaliajewelers.com

Salutad Communications salutadcomm.com

Camp Gladiator campgladiator.com

Corvina Seafood Grill corvinabocaraton.com

StingHD / Henry Designs stinghd.com

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MEMBERS ANNIVERSARIES

Thank You For Your Commitment to the Boca Chamber.

43 Years Beacon Group, Inc. Insurance 39 Years Bethesda Health

37 Years C.K.'s Lockshop & Security Center

36 Years American Equipment Company AT&T AT&T Yellow Pages Babione - Kraeer Funeral Home Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club Boca Raton Christian School Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum Boca Raton Museum of Art Boca Raton Police Department Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Carman Law Firm, P.A. NCCI Ro Rabozzi/State Farm Insurance Agency Waterstone Resort & Marina

35 Years Office Depot Toshiba Business Solutions Florida

34 Years Becker & Poliakoff, PA Courtyard by Marriott Boynton Beach Delray Medical Center George Snow Scholarship Fund, Inc. Hilton Suites Boca Raton One Park Place Penn-Florida Companies Residence Inn By Marriott The Sena Group 33 Years Boca Country Club 32 Years Benvenuto Restaurant Boca Raton Travel & Cruises Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute 31 Years Boca Raton Mausoleum, Inc.

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Campbell & Rosemurgy Real Estate Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc. Hazen and Sawyer, PC

30 Years Aucamp, Dellenback & Whitney Delray Sands Resort JM Family Enterprises, Inc. Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa Wyndham Hotel - Boca Raton

19 Years CareerSource Palm Beach County Elizabeth A. Dunn, CPA, PA Residence Inn Rosemurgy Properties 18 Years The Boca Raton Observer Two Men and a Truck Ultimate Staffing Services West Boca Raton Community High School

29 Years Boynton Beach City Library Fairman & Associates, Inc.

17 Years 5-Spice Asian Street Market Perfect Smile Dentistry II

27 Years Equitable Florida Aquastore Signarama - Boca/Delray

25 Years Boca Raton Community Middle School Loggers' Run Middle School Oasis Outsourcing, Inc

16 Years Amerant Bank, N.A. M. J. "Mike" Arts

24 Years SLK Realty, Inc. 23 Years Newell Brands Research Park at Florida Atlantic University SpringHill and TownPlace Suites by Marriott Vi at Lakeside Village 22 Years Atria Meridian Ged Lawyers, LLP Greenspoon Marder LLP MG Concepts, LLC Rendon Center for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine Schoeppl Law PA Telcom Corporation 21 Years Bloom & Freeling, Attorneys at Law 20 Years South Florida Business Journal

15 Years Ameriprise Financial Boca Center Heritage Investment Group PayDay PayRoll Services RemarkAbleHR, Inc. 10 Years 1st Street Deli The ADT Corporation American Traveler Staffing Professionals Diamonds East International Inc. Hoffman's Chocolates Boca Center NYY Steak Pine Crest School Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Servpro of South Palm Beach Sorrisi 5 Years Altis Boca Raton The Bill Tome Foundation for Kids & Families, Inc. Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group Daniels Law Group Dr. Mitch's Total Health Ericsson Dental HighTower Boca Raton J. Cohen Investigative Agency Inc. Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Restivo Monacelli, LLP Sack Lunch Agency

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BRIGHTLINE Advancing Commerce In 2019, The Chamber strongly supported Brightline in their efforts to create a high-speed train stop in Boca Raton. As our region continues to attract new businesses, residents and visitors, a reliable and convenient alternative transportation system connecting us to major destinations across the state of Florida is critical to our continued success.

LOOKING AHEAD, BOCA WILL HAVE ITS NEW STATION BY THE END OF THIS YEAR! WE SAT DOWN WITH PATRICK GODDARD, PRESIDENT OF BRIGHTLINE TRAINS AND ASKED HIM TO SHARE HIS THOUGHTS ABOUT BOCA, BRIGHTLINE'S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND THE FUTURE OF MASS-TRANSIT IN OUR COUNTY. Patrick Goddard, President, Brightline Trains

I love the phrase “it takes a village” because it is true. The entire city of Boca Raton rolled out the “yellow” carpet for Brightline but it is safe to say that the Chamber worked as hard as anyone to The world of transportation is constantly evolving, but all of us continue to be stuck in our cars make this station a reality. Hats off to Troy McLellan, Sarah Pearson and the entire team who helped for too many hours each day. Brightline is the make this happen. To make a project of this size smarter, simpler, safer and more relaxed way to get to your destination. And it is the only modern, and scale happen, you need a lot of support and we look forward to working with the Chamber for eco-friendly intercity rail system in the country. many years to come.

Why Boca? What made you decide to build a staWhat should someone expect when they ride on tion in Boca Raton? the train? How Does it differ from other trains?

As a premier business and leisure destination, Boca Raton is a perfect fit for Brightline. Located First, I would invite everyone to take a ride on the across from Mizner Park, the area is a favorite for Brightline. When people walk into our stations and onto our trains for the first time, it is definitely an visitors and a well-recognized place to do “aha” moment. business. Combined with the fact that it is squarely in the middle of our Palm Beach and We are building a transportation experience Fort Lauderdale stations, it made perfect sense. guided by hospitality and comfort. It is almost the The Chamber’s Leadership and Members strongly exact opposite of traditional experiences provided by legacy airlines and other trains. Everything we and publicly supported Brightline’s advancement into Boca Raton. How did this help typically experience is dreary, gray and doesn’t meet expectations. At Brightline our environment ensure a Boca Raton Brightline Station? is bright, full of energy and you’ll be greeted by a welcoming crew of teammates.

Explain how Brightline is changing the way Floridians think about travel.

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Explain Brightline’s impact on attracting companies to move to South Florida.

Many of the companies that are moving to South Florida are coming from areas in the Northeast (NYC) or Chicago which already have a robust transportation network that people count on daily.

Brightline is that network in Florida, and companies are strategically positioning offices next to our stations as an added perk for employees.

Brightline has made a tremendous impact by connecting the three most populated and economic centers in South Florida. And now, by connecting Boca and Aventura, this opens employers up to a larger talent pool that simultaneously allows employees a unique quality of life that didn’t exist prior to direct, seamless connectivity. Once our Orlando station begins service in early 2023, these groups will have quick and easy access to one of the busiest in the country.

Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Boca Raton Station Site

What are the most important strategic priorities for Brightline over the next three years?

Complete our full system to Orlando. We’ve always said that our business thesis is to connect city pairs that are too short to fly and too far to drive.

We are on track to complete our Orlando extension by the end of 2022 and welcoming passengers onboard is our top priority.

Completing our South Florida System: We are bringing online Boca Raton and Aventura at the end of this year. This will be extremely impactful to our South Florida system but will enhance our offering when we connect Orlando.

Breaking ground outside of Florida: Our next system, Brightline West, will connect Las Vegas to the Los Angeles Metro Region. We are expected to receive permits by the end of the year which will lead us into construction.

Rendering of the new Boca Raton Brightline Station

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GOLDEN BELL EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Education Foundation exists to support the Boca Raton public school system by administering funds and educational programs that promote business skills and workforce readiness. The Golden Bell Education Foundation has been awarding grants for over thirty years, impacting more than 850,000 students’ education. Please take a moment to read the narrative below from Ms. Jessica Bartoszek about the impact Golden Bell Grants have had on her career and teaching. " What does a science teacher in Palm Beach County do without a Golden Bell grant?

The answer, not much. Science teachers are required to do labs with their students on a weekly basis, yet the school district only provides each teacher approximately $250 a year to pay for materials. I teach Marine Biology, as well as Anatomy and Physiology at West Boca High School; dissections are a huge part of these classes.

Students constantly tell me that the main reason they register for these science electives is because they want to do the dissections. Hands-on activities fuel the fire for knowledge, not a textbook.

So now let’s discuss the all-powerful dollar: In Marine Biology, we culminate the year by dissecting a Spiny Dogfish Shark. The cost of a shark is about $30. So, if we do the math, I can only purchase eight sharks for three classes of students. Ridiculous, right?

That’s just the shark, what about all those other weeks that necessitate a lab?

Remember that I also teach Anatomy, so what about those students? Their dissections include a cow eye, sheep brain, sheep heart, pig uterus, and at the end of the year we culminate with a cat. So how do I pay for all of these? The answer, a Golden Bell grant.

Golden Bell has been funding my classroom for almost a decade. Their application process is simple and user friendly. The check comes at the beginning of the year so everything can be purchased early. They also provide us with a delicious breakfast and teachers never turn down food!

I strongly believe that the Golden Bell grant is an integral factor in the success of schools in Boca Raton.

Long ago, I made the decision to drive 45 minutes each way to teach in Boca, in large part because I am confident that I can get the funds needed to run a successful classroom, keeping the students involved and engaged on a daily basis. I could never find this anywhere else in the county.

As a veteran teacher with over 30 years in the classroom, I want to say thank you to the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce for their continued dedication to teachers and students in their area schools.

We couldn’t do this without you."

- Jessica Bartoszek, West Boca Raton High School

The Foundation would not have made the impact it has without the support of our community.

Together, we continue to change the way teachers teach and students learn throughout Boca Raton.

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FOR KIDS WHO MEAN

BUSINESS

This years Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) class had a sweet finish

Every year the Golden Bell Education Foundation hosts a chapter of the Young Entrepreneur Academy! program. In this program, students grade 6-12 create and develop a business plan while working in close partnership with local leaders of industries, community members and educators. The program is broken up into three segments as students are guided by their instructors and mentors, assisting, and challenging them throughout the nine-month long program.

This year’s program came to a close on Wednesday, March 9th at the Investor Panel Competition held at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. Students took the stage as they pitched their business plans to a panel of investors and requested funding. Each panelist is allocated a certain amount of money to distribute amongst their favorite businesses, our judges were so impressed - each student walked away with funding to help cover their startup costs.

This year’s top three winners were Recipe Bounce by Robyn Sverdlik, Bridge Mate by Charlotte Rowling, and Gravitate by Nicholas Nau. All three businesses earned the most points and were granted the most funding.

Our first-place winner, Robyn Sverdlik created Recipe Bounce to teach anyone the skills they need to bake from scratch without leaving their home. Recipe Bounce will have a monthly subscription where you receive baking supplies and three recipes with instructional videos a month. ‘Delicious shouldn’t be difficult!’

Learn more about the program or register for next year’s program at yeausa.org

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NEW MEMBERS

TRUSTEE MEMBERS Bawa Medical (561) 453-2020 7000 West Camino Real, Suite 200 Boca Raton, FL 33433 www.bawamedical.com Hotwire Communications (954) 372-8411 2100 W. Cypress Creek Road Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 www.hotwirecommunications.com Professional Bank (561) 720-8930 980 N Federal Highway, Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.myprobank.com Scott Brenner / CBRE (561) 393-1610 102 NE 2nd Street Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.cbre.com

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FocalPoint Coaching (954) 684-9083 7645 NW 71st Terrace Pakland, FL 33067 www.robertomunoz.focalpointcoaching.com

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Gallery Mavruk (561) 961-0704 9 Plaza Real S., Suite 119 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.hulismavruk.com GEM STAR MARKETING GROUP LLC (561) 756-9297 5030 Champion Blvd., Suite G11-450 Boca Raton, FL 33496 www.gemstarmrkt.com GFL Capital Mortgage (530) 391-0680 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.gflcapital.com Grossman Attorneys at Law (561) 368-8048 1098 NW Boca Raton Blvd.

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Hall Luxury Homes (516) 508-6050 120 SE 5th Ave, #235 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.hallluxuryhomes.com Hamilton Home Loans (954) 241-2800 1499 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Suite 109 Boca Raton, FL 33486 www.hamiltonhomeloans.com Hardcore Advertising (954) 636-7038 300 SE 2nd St., Suite 600 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33031 www.hardcoreadvertising.com Haven Home Health (561) 327-9060 301 Yamato Road, Suite 2121 Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.havenhhc.org Howard Kaye Insurance Agency LLC (561) 417-5883 2500 N. Military Trail, Suite 312 Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.howardkayeinsurance.com Impact 100 Palm Beach County (561) 336-4623 261 NW 13th Street Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.impact100pbc.com Insta Answer LLC (973) 303-1764 5645 Coral Ridge Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33076 www.insta-answer.com J&R Restoration (561) 674-2332 4500 Oak Cir., Suite B12 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.jnrrestoration.com Klayman/Toskes (561) 997-9956 1200 N Federal Highway, Suite 200 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.klaymantoskes.com Landmarks.Digital (443) 871-0857 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.landmarks.digital Lisa Sklar-J. Hilburn Personal Sylist (914) 393-2724 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.lisasklar.jhilburn.com

Marci Shatzman (954) 732-4019 Boca Raton, FL 33432 Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone (516) 470-0185 2500 N. Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.meltzerlippe.com Merrill Lynch / Cook, Theodossakos & Vidueira Wealth Management (561) 416-4614 1 Town Center Rd., Suite 900 Boca Raton, FL 33486 www.fa.ml.com/florida/boca-raton/cooktheodossakos-vidueira MUV by Verano 833-880-5420 137 E. Woolbright Road Boynton Beach, FL 33435 www.MUVFL.com New York Life / Cristine Amorello & Kasey Robbins (917) 575-5067 6676 Quiet Wave Tr., Suite 58 Boca Raton, FL 33433 ONEHOPE WINE (702) 985-3392 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.onehopewine.com/myshop/sophiagarceau Personal Med Management (305) 932-8164 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.personalmedmanagement.com PharmaZu (914) 388-4299 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.pharmazu.com Philanya Inc. (561) 900-6289 www.philanya.com

Roots and Wings (301) 442-3463 335 E. Linton Boulevard, Suite 2219 Delray Beach, FL 33483 www.rootsandwingsinc.org RRML Capital Resources (888) 270-3582 621 NW 53rd St., Suite 125 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.rrmlcapital.com SafeSun, Inc. (561) 350-5110 2427 N.W. 49th Ln. Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.safesunfoundation.com Samuels Wood PLLC (561) 864-3371 7700 Congress Ave., Suite 3209 Boca Raton, FL 33487 www.samuelswood.com Second Chance Initiative (561) 405-4346 3100 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Suite 312 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.her2ndchance.org SEO Brand (954) 406-0821 40 SE 5th Street, #405 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.seobrand.net Shaping Change LLC. (954) 589-1038 3200 S. Congress Ave., Suite 204 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 www.shaping-change.com Signature Auto Group (561) 709-2277 291 E. Commercial Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33473 www.signatureautoworld.com

PURESURANCE (888) 255-4162 11 Plaza Real South Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.puresurance.com

Signature International Real Estate Dylan J. Damian (412) 401-3305 3160 leewood terrace Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.signatureflorida.com/agents/

RCC Associates (954) 429-3700 255 Jim Moran Boulevard Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 www.rccassociates.com

SM Media Group (561) 781-0660 3100 NW 2nd Ave., Suite 203 Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.smmgrp.com Smith Security and Investigations LLC (786) 546-8962 P.O. Box 5184 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 www.smithsecurity.com

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South Florida Web Solutions (561) 414-6337 380 W. Palmetto Park Road, C309 Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.southfloridaweb.solutions

TEDx Boca Raton (561) 504-5743 222 Yamato Road, Suite 106-215 Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.tedxbocaraton.com

The Wine Cellar Outlet (561) 742-2376 1500 Gateway Blvd #140 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 www.thewinecellargroup.com/boyntonbeach

Stein Posner Real Estate (561) 756-9945 2101 NW Corporate Blvd., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33431 www.steinposner.com

The Beck Group (754) 799-2235 501 E. Las Olas Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 www.beckgroup.com

Tijuana Flats (954) 834-0227 278 S. Federal Highway Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 www.tijuanaflats.com

STEM Prodigy (646) 717-3003 www.stemprodigy.com

The Event Collective (978) 319-3763 www.theeventcollectivefl.com

Tim Louzy Insurance & Financial Services (561) 737-5246 Boynton Beach, FL 33435

StingHD / Henry Designs (561) 801-2760 445 E. Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.stinghd.com

The Pam and Toni Team / Compass Realty (561) 716-7526 101 N Federal Highway, Fifth Floor Boca Raton, FL 33432 www.pamandtoni.com

Sunscape Boca Raton (561) 680-3600 22501 Boca Rio Road Boca Raton, FL 33433 www.sunscapebocaraton.com

The Phoenix at Delray (561) 495-7111 5624 Linton Blvd.

Delray Beach, FL 33484 www.thephoenixatdelray.com

DO YOU KNOW A BUSINESS OWNER WHO MAY BE INTERSTED IN JOINING THE CHAMBER? CALL ALISON MIUCCIO AT (561) 359-4433 EXT 236 OR EMAIL HER AT AMIUCCIO@BOCACHAMBER.COM

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CHAMBER EVENTS APRIL 2022 4/1 4/1 4/5 4/8 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/14 4/19 4/19 4/20 4/20 4/21 4/21 4/22 4/26 4/26 4/28

PRIME Professionals Roundtable Boca Chamber Ambassadors Meeting International Business Alliance Boynton Beach First Responders Awards Luncheon New Member Orientation Boynton Beach Lunch & Learn Membership Breakfast Government Affairs Committee Master Class Business Workshop Economic Development South Healthcare Advocacy Network Exclusive Trustee Luncheon Boynton Beach: Coffee Plus Network Successful Women in Business Luncheon Boynton Beach: Women’s Business Exchange Smart Talk for Women Live After Five Network Boynton Beach: Government Affairs Committee

MAY 2022 5/3 5/6 5/6 5/10 5/11 5/12 5/12 5/17 5/17 5/17 5/18 5/19 5/19 5/20 5/24 5/24 5/26 5/27 5/30

International Business Alliance PRIME Professionals Roundtable Boca Chamber Ambassadors Meeting New Member Orientation Boynton Beach Lunch and Learn Membership Breakfast Government Affairs Master Class Business Workshop Economic Development PULSE – In Person Luncheon South Healthcare Advocacy Network Boynton Beach: Coffee Plus Network Successful Women in Business Luncheon Business Awards Luncheon Smart Talk for Women Live After Five Network Boynton Beach: Government Affairs Committee Boynton Beach: Women’s Business Exchange Boca Chamber Closed

JUNE 2022 6/3 6/7 6/8 6/9 6/9 6/10 6/10 6/14 6/15 6/16 6/16 6/21 6/21 6/22 6/23 6/23 6/24 6/28 6/28

52nd Annual Chamber Golf Classic International Business Alliance Boynton Beach Lunch and Learn Membership Breakfast Government Affairs PRIME Professionals Roundtable Boca Chamber Ambassadors Meeting New Membership Orientation South Healthcare Advocacy Network Boynton Beach: Coffee Plus Network Boynton Beach Food Wine & Brew Fest Master Class Business Workshop Economic Development Leadership Boca 2022 Graduation Successful Women in Business Luncheon Boynton Beach: Government Affairs Committee Boynton Beach: Women’s Business Exchange Smart Talk for Women Live After Five Network

Visit www.bocachamber.com to register for these events .

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Boca Chamber 1800 North Dixie Highway Boca Raton, FL 33432-1892

We specialize in small Class-A office and warehouse spaces from 350 to 60,000 square feet.

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