The Boca Chamber of Commerce
Magazine
JULY - SEPT 2022
CHAMBER LEADERS IN ACTION
A D V O C A T I N G
P R O T E C T I N G
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D U C A T I N G
The Protecting Business Issue
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CONNECTION MAGAZINE Publisher: Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP Editor: Karina Brandenburg BOCA CHAMBER OFFICERS
Jackie Reeves, Bell Rock Capital Chair Sal Saldaña, Town Center at 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 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, Planet Technology Will Fleming, eGateway Capital 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 Ron Wichowski, Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center Van Williams, Palm Beach State College
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 Iliana Buigues - Events Coordinator Alison Miuccio - Membership Development Manager Karina Brandenburg - Communications Manager Liz Nicastro - Foundation Manager, Golden Bell Sherese James-Grow - Program Manager, YEA! Jonathan Porges - Boynton Beach Market Manager Gina Bodorlo - Executive Assistant to the President & CEO Kristina Palacios - Front Desk Coordinator
TABLE OF CONTENTS From Your CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Battle of the Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Taking Care of Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Chamber Member Anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . 9 What Protecting Business Means . . . . . . . . 10, 11 Ribbon Cuttings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Golden Bell Education Foundation . . . . . . . . . 14 Golden Bell Young Entrepeneurs Academy . 15 Leadership Boca '22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 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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FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
Ensuring Prosperity by Protecting Business “The Chamber does things that people think just happen.” I learned this saying long ago early in my career. After 25 years, I know exactly how things happen! South Palm Beach County’s robust business culture, powerful entrepreneurial ecosystem, exceptional educational institutions, world class healthcare, pristine beaches and parks — and much more — happen because of the powerful leadership serving on the Boards of Directors of the Chamber, its education foundation and political action committee. It is through their collective efforts and vision to PROTECT BUSINESS through promoting and sustaining economic prosperity in our region that we enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Under that leadership umbrella is a talented, tenured and tenacious team of professionals working diligently to protect these critical regional assets and systems and drivers of the economy. Through monitoring, advocating, and educating our elected officials and community leaders at the municipal, county and state levels, we are able to make those things happen. The Boca Raton and Boynton Beach Government Affairs Committees convene each month with Chamber members to learn about and focus on issues or legislation that impact economic development activity and overall quality of life in Florida and, in particular, South Palm Beach County. These committees, along with the economic development and tourism committees, gather and analyze large amounts of information and make recommendations to the Chamber’s Board of Directors for the creation of the Annual Business Legislative Agenda. This agenda is the foundation of our educational and advocacy efforts when speaking for the business community to our government administrators and elected leaders.
President & CEO Troy M. McLellan
"The Chamber does things that people think just happen."
Those elected leaders play a critical role in determining the future direction of South Palm Beach County. Infrastructure development, entrepreneurial support, and regional cooperation are all critical components to our region’s economic success. The Chamber’s political arm, BLU-PAC (Business Leaders United Political Action Committee), exists to endorse, fund and support candidates who share our views on the important issues outlined in the Legislative Agenda. The most effective way to PROTECT and support your business is to elect those candidates who align with the Chambers business, pro-prosperity philosophy. To learn more about our road to advocacy, turn to page 6. The Chamber also PROTECTS business by supporting the critical missions of our non-profit organizations through Boca Chamber Festival Days (BCFD). BCFD is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year! Back in 1977, the economic engine in Boca Raton slowed down significantly during the summer months. The Chamber wanted to create something to bolster business and generate commerce, while also supporting the non-profit community. That’s how the monthlong BCFD program was born. Each August, our for-profit members pair with non-profit members to help bring much needed awareness and funding to the missions of our non-profit members. Please visit our website events page (www.bocachamber.com/events) for the more than 20 events that are listed on our calendar and support our members at their fun events! To learn more about BCFD, turn to page 4. PROTECTING business through investing in our future workforce is imperative to the overall economic development of our region. For over 30 years, your Chamber has supported Boca Raton Public Schools through its very own charitable non-profit organization – The Golden Bell Education Foundation. In those three decades, Golden Bell has provided nearly $2 million in grants that have flowed through hundreds of classrooms and served thousands of students. These grants provide valuable programming in the areas of career awareness, career exploration, and career preparation. Today’s students are tomorrow’s employees. By investing in our students and their education system, we ensure a strong labor force for the future. To learn more about Golden Bell, turn to page 14. Together, we continue to PROTECT BUSINESS in South Palm Beach County, making our region the best place to Live, Work, Learn and Play. Moving Business Forward,
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Boca Chamber Festival Days Offers Events in the Month of August Boca Chamber Festival Days (BCFD) 2022 is Preparing for an Exciting Month of Community Building Events where non-profit and for-profit Boca Chamber Members create an August to remember! Now in its 45th year, with a brand-new logo, BCFD will offer fun-filled events held at different locations in the South Palm Beach County area during the month of August. Bowling, dinners, comedy, dancing, and talent contests are just a few of the events to be offered to members and the public. The Boca Chamber helps to facilitate these events created and run by pairing non-profit members with for-profit members to raise funds and awareness for the non-profit organizations during their specific event. Visit our website for a listing of all events. BCFD is sponsored by Allegiance Home Health, with its owner, Rosie Martin, serving as Chair. Please help us spread the word about these exciting events for a good cause! If you would like more information on a specific event, please call Alison Miuccio at 561.395.4433 x236. For more information, please visit: www.bocachamber.com/events.
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Are You Ready for Season 4 of Truist Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? The Golden Bell Education Foundation in partnership with School of Rock Boca Raton has put together four bands consisting of business professionals who are ready to take on the adventure of becoming rock stars this summer.
PAST WINNERS
Each band will have three months to learn how to play an instrument, learn how to play a song, and perform as a band on stage in front of three judges and a live audience of supporters for the chance to win the grand title! This fun and exciting event is not only to create novice rock stars but to raise funds and awareness for the Golden Bell Education Foundation. Each individual band member will be reaching out to colleagues, friends and possibly YOU, a fellow Chamber Member to help them raise money for our future leaders. All proceeds will benefit the Golden Bell Education Foundation.
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This will be a night filled with live entertainment, music, great people and an unforgettable atmosphere. So grab your ripped jeans, graphic tees and get ready to rock on Saturday, September 24th! Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact: Chasity Navarro, Events Manager at cnavarro@bocachamber.com or call (561) 395-4433 ext. 233.
About the Boca Chamber’s Golden Bell Education Foundation:
L E T T H E B AT T L E B E G I N !
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The Boca Chamber’s Education Foundation, otherwise known as Golden Bell, is a 501c3 non-profit corporation 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 and administrating educational programs that promote business skills and workforce readiness.
Each year Golden Bell invites all Boca Raton public schools to submit applications for a Golden Bell Grant. These grants provide supplemental funding to enhance the scope of available programs and scholarships in Boca Raton’s K-12 schools. This fosters innovative programs designed to improve academic achievement and Promote opportunities for education to ensure students are prepared to enter the workforce. Grants are handed out to the schools at the Boca Chamber’s September Membership Breakfast.
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THE ROAD TO ADVOCACY: HOW WE TAKE CARE OF POLITICS SO YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS
who is blu-pac:
what’s in it for you:
Governed by an independent Board of Directors, Business Leaders United is the Boca Chamber's Political Action Committee. We’re guided by the Chamber's Board of Directors, the Government Affairs and Economic Development committees, and most importantly, YOU, our Chamber Member.
Running your business without government intervention is paramount to your success. That is why our Chamber’s Political Action Committee takes an active role in shaping the political landscape by ensuring candidates aligned with your values are elected.
how: through the pac BLU-PAC (Business Leaders United for Boca Raton - PAC, Inc.) was created in 2006 to help you, our member, better support the Chamber’s Legislative Agenda. BLU-PAC Board members conduct extensive candidate interviews that endorse, support and fund candidates who are in alignment with the business community.
what: the blueprint for success Each year the Boca Chamber creates its Legislative Business Agenda that outlines key issues facing our regions business community in the coming year. Your Chamber advocates every day in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. to solve issues that impact our competitiveness, as well as the future of Florida’s business climate.
why we protect business: Since 1952, the Boca Chamber has worked to ensure your business thrives in a pro-business environment. Through developing and promoting policy positions on critical issues, we have established ourselves as a leading business advocate in the state by representing and protecting businesses. 6 | Connection Magazine
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CHAMBER ANNIVERSARIES THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE BOCA CHAMBER
Congratulations
64 Years Boca Raton Printing Co. 39 Years COBWRA - Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations 36 Years Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Inc. The Boca Raton C. B. Schwaderer, Inc., Realtors CBIZ MHM, LLC & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. Comerica Bank Dataman Group Direct Mail and Telemarketing Lists Embassy Suites By Hilton Boca Raton Florida Atlantic University Florida Power & Light Company Habilitation Center for the Handicapped 34 Years City of Boynton Beach 32 Years St. Joseph's Episcopal School
25 Years Kaye Communications, Inc. Lang Diversified Services Southwinds Golf Course Via Mizner Golf & City Club 22 Years Boynton Beach Faith Based Community Development Corp. City of Boca Raton 21 Years Academy Bus LLC 20 Years Boca Helping Hands JM Lexus Maggiano's Little Italy
19 Years South Florida Regional Transportation Authority/Tri-Rail 18 Years Delray Beach Open The GEO Group, Inc. Mizner Park 31 Years The Pension Company Rosemary and Ben Krieger 17 Years T.J. Bowles Electric Co., Inc. 30 Years Plumbing Experts 16 Years Frank, Weinberg & Black, P.L. 28 Years Fogel Law Group 15 Years Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards Inc. Indian Spring Country Club, Inc. 27 Years Avison Young 14 Years The Salvation Army Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library 26 Years Palm Beach County Sheriff 's Office Schulz Business Meyers Properties SCORE Twisters Gymnastics Boca Raton, Inc.
13 Years 4KIDS Palm Beach Eliot Popper/Morgan Stanley Harbor Financial Group at Morgan Stanley JARC Lynn Insurance Group Spirit of Giving Network Third Level Web Results, Inc.
12 Years Best Foot Forward FASTSIGNS of Lake Worth 10 Years 4Voice LLC Broken Sound Club Douglas Elliman Due South Brewing Company ESPN West Palm Gunster KidSafe Foundation Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County Modernizing Medicine, Inc. Pavilion Grille The Seagate Hotel & Spa Seasons 52 Truist Bank Yard House 5 Years Berkowitz & Associates, PA Cultural Council of Palm Beach County Fred Astaire Dance Studios Levi & Associates Insurance Agency Louie Bossi's Ristorante NextGen Management LLC Posh Properties Reid CPAs LLP
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What does protecting business mean to you?
Jackie Reeves, Chair, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Managing Director, Bell Rock Capitol, LLC To me, PROTECTING BUSINESS means creating and maintaining a business-friendly environment. A business-friendly environment includes low regulation and fair tax levels. It includes publicprivate partnerships to develop talent and advanced education for accreditations to keep talent engaged and growing. A businessfriendly environment includes a well-rounded and vibrant community. A vibrant community provides diversity of thought and leadership, has parks, recreation, arts, theatre, sports, entertainment, and a strong commitment to the non-profit sector. These things don’t “just-happen” - they are the result of the Chamber Team’s hard work and advocacy efforts each day.
Troy McLellan, President & CEO, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce A healthy cycle of commerce creates economic prosperity. A committed and engaged group of business leaders sustains that prosperity. Whether it is the CEO of a Fortune 500 major employer organization or an entrepreneur of a small start-up company — leadership is what protects business. The Boca Chamber and its two affiliate organizations, BLU-PAC and Golden Bell, are the conduits for that leadership to engage and advocate for the interests of the business community. The Chairs of the Boards of all three organizations lead groups of dedicated professionals who understand the critical connection between business, politics and education and the importance of each of these systems play in overall economic prosperity. By protecting the interests of the business community, we are protecting the interests of the community at large. This collective effort allows our region to continue to be the best place to Live, Work, Learn and Play. 10| Connection Magazine
Maureen Jaeger, Chair, Business Leaders United Political Action Committee (BLU-PAC) Director, Community Relations and Client Relationship Management, Gunster It is the responsibility of the Board of Directors for Business Leaders United, Political Action Committee (BLU-PAC) to support candidates who will be proponents of the business community. BLU-PAC has made it a priority to help elect state and local candidates who truly understand the need to support job growth and economic development – and defeat those who do not. BLU-PAC offers the business community organized influence to elect candidates who advocate policies that ensure economic certainty and contribute to a positive business climate. BLU-PAC ensures that the endorsed candidates will put-forth and support legislation that encourages business growth. As businesses succeed, jobs and the tax base rise, which raises the wellness of our community as a whole.
Chuck Stout, Chairman, Golden Bell Education Foundation President & CEO, CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services As Chairman of the Boca Chamber’s Golden Bell Education Foundation, I feel we have a responsibility to ensure our public schools receive the resources they need to remain "A rated" in order to provide the best education for our future leaders. These schools are preparing the workforce of tomorrow to be productive employees, entrepreneurs and good citizens. Golden Bell provides grant money to our public schools to help teachers supplement classroom materials and lesson plans needed in today’s educational environment. Boca Raton schools offer several amazing academies such as culinary, medical science, drafting & design and computer science to name just a few. Students who participate in these academies learn real life skills which employers are looking for today. These students will help protect our local business environment by learning skills to help businesses grow and expand. In addition to fulfilling grants to local public schools, Golden Bell also oversees the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA). YEA teaches students in grades 6-12 how to start a real business. These students have mentors who give them “real world” guidance in order to write a business plan, formulate a budget and other details of running a business. Our hope is by teaching and training local students, they will remain in South Florida and contribute to the economic vitality of South Palm Beach County.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
New Member Orientation
WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER FAMILY APRIL
THANK YOU TO OUR
REFERRING PARTNERS! The Boca Chamber members listed below referred one of their contacts to join, and they did! Carol Ann Brockman cpbbookkeeping.com Dana Rhinesmith simplythebestdigital.com
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Stephen Purcell comerica.com Michelle Adams southstatebank.com Ken Huntman awardsbyacademy.com Sal Saldaña towncenteratbocaraton.com
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Mary Sol Gonzalez heiflorida.org Yvonne Heaven heavenhealthinsurance.com
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Ribbon
RIBBON CUTTINGS
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.
Chili Crab chilicrabusa.com
Second Chance Initiative her2ndchance.org
BrandStar at Lynn brandstar.com
Cure Cocktails curecocktailsandevents.com
Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) bric.com
Camp Bow Wow campbowwow.com/boca-raton
An Afternoon In Paris anafternooninparis.com
QC Kinetix qckinetix.com/south-florida
Essentia Natural Memory Foam Mattress myessentia.com
Restore Pelvic Health & Rehab restorepelvicrehab.com
Gallery Mavruk gallerymavruk.com
If you want to schedule your Ribbon Cutting, call Alison Miuccio at (561) 395-4433 ext. 236.
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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. Golden Bell has been awarding grants for over thirty years, impacting more than 850,000 students’ education. Golden Bell was created by the Chamber’s Board of Directors as a way to give back to their members. The Foundation exists to support Boca Raton public schools by administering funds and educational programs that promote business skills for students. By giving to schools today, the Foundation is creating a stronger generation of leaders for tomorrow that will go on to work and lead throughout our local community. Since its inception, over $1.8 million has been awarded to Boca Raton public schools. Golden Bell protects business for you by keeping Boca Raton public schools "A rated." By doing that, the Foundation is contributing towards the effort of making Boca Raton one of the most desirable places to live. The Foundation is hard at work year-long identifying and assessing needs of the school district, conducting follow-up visits with recipients from the previous year’s grant process, and awarding grants for the upcoming year. The Golden Bell Education Foundation had a record-breaking year for grant requests received and grant requests fulfilled for the 2022-23 school year. The Foundation is proud to share that it will be awarding just over $110,000 to Boca Raton public schools this Fall.
Schools Receiving Grants for 2022-23: AD Henderson Addison Mizner Blue Lake Elementary Boca Raton Elementary Boca Raton High School Boca Raton Middle Calusa Elementary Coral Sunset Elementary Del Prado Elementary
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Eagles Landing FAU High Hammock Pointe Elementary JC Mitchell Elementary Loggers Run Middle Olympic Heights High School
Omni Middle Sandpiper Shores Elementary Spanish River High Sunrise Park Elementary Verde K-8 Waters Edge Elementary West Boca Raton High Whispering Pines Elementary
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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Now Accepting Applications for the 2022-23 School Year THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY(YEA!) HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE EMBRACE THEIR PASSION, LIVE THEIR DREAM AND CHANGE THE WORLD Our groundbreaking classes teach middle and high school students how to start and run their own businesses based on their interests and talents.
STUDENTS LEARN TO TRANSFORM SKILLS INTO OPPORTUNITY With YEA!’s exciting, hands-on curriculum, students will: • Develop a business plan with coaching from dedicated mentors and all-star instructors • Pitch to investors in front of an audience to acquire business startup funding • Launch, market, and operate their business • Hear from experts on hot topics, such as e-commerce, niche marketing, business law, accounting, insurance and more • Attend fun-filled field trips to see successful business operations in action • Compete for selection in regional and national scholarship competitions
Help us grant ALL requests by donating to the Foundation. Call 561-395-4433 ext 232 or email Liz at lnicastro@bocachamber.com
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"A Leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way" - John Maxwell
Each year the Boca Chamber of Commerce offers an opportunity for Chamber members to participate in the coveted Leadership Boca Program. Leadership Boca creates an experience for likeminded individuals to become more aware of what is available in Boca Raton, its economic impact in Palm Beach County, and what makes Boca Raton so exceptional.
Leadership Boca 2023 Applications are Now Open!
During this year’s journey, the Class of 2022 created lasting relationships with local business leaders, city officials, volunteers and most importantly each other. They were given the opportunity to meet charitable organizations on Human Services Day such as The Place of Hope, Boca Helping Hands, the YMCA, the Habilitation Center and more. They learned about the voids these organizations fill and how they make a difference in our own backyard. The Class of 2022 also had the opportunity to meet and engage with experts in the fields of government, media, health care, environment, agriculture, education, culture, tourism, business, and more to experience the big picture of our community. We are excited to expand, leverage and promote leadership resources in our community to connect with the next talented group of business individuals.
For more information and to apply for Leadership Boca 2023, Contact: Chasity Navarro, Events Manager cnavarro@bocachamber.com or call (561) 395-4433 ext. 233
We are proud to announce the graduating class of Leadership Boca 2022 Alfredo Alvarado, CI Group Arlen “A.J.” Ross, Baptist Health South Florida Beverly Marsh, FAU Tech Runway Bonnie Snow, George Snow Scholarship Fund Carla Hull, Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club Diane Nestor, Polen Capital Management, LLC Elen de Paula, Fuller Center Freddie July – Johnson, NCCI Jamie Sauer, Junior League Boca Raton Jenifer Marquart, Boca Chamber Jill Glanzer, Signature Real Estate Finder, LLC Joelle John, Bluegreen Vacations
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Julian Loli, Wells Fargo Katie Van Lennep, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Mandy Forrester, BrandStar Agency Maria Puente, Boca Helping Hands Marie M. Laplante, Right HR Staffing Solutions, LLC Mario Bai, Summit Law Group Michael Santorsola, Baptist Health Medical Group North Regina Thompson, FAU Tech Runway Rita Diamond, Temple Beth El of Boca Raton
Robert Pratt, Boca Raton Airport Authority Shakira Sarquis-Kolber, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Thomas Rooney, Lynn University Tiina Smith, NCCI Tracie Swanson, The Swanson Team-Keller Williams Realty Boca Raton Van Williams, Palm Beach State College Yojany Vargas, Wyndham Boca Raton Hotel Yulimar Trumbo, Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative
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MEMBERS
TRUSTEE MEMBERS 365 Data Centers (561) 869-3360 www.365datacenters.com/boca-ratondata-center Ray Alleri Boca Raton, FL B2B CFO (561) 699-2182 www.b2bcfo.com John Long Delray Beach, FL Bawa Medical (561) 453-2020 www.bawamedical.com Kanwal Bawa Boca Raton, FL Business Growth Consulting Services, LLC (914) 525-9967 www.predictiveindex.com Bob Frare Deerfield Beach, FL FHE Health (954) 422-1456 www.fhehealth.com Kathy Hurt Deerfield Beach, FL Flagler Bank (561) 730-3924 www.flaglerbankusa.com Catherine Strader Boca Raton, FL Florida Public Utilities (800) 427-7712 www.fpuc.com Jarrett Smith West Palm Beach, FL Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative – HEI (561) 866-3322 www.heiflorida.org Mary Sol Gonzalez Boca Raton, FL
GENERAL MEMBERS Ace Handyman Services South Palm Beach County (561) 240-6000 www.acehandymanservices.com/offices/south-palm-beach-county/ Dana Adler Boca Raton, FL
Claremont Property Co. (310) 409-8544 www.cpc-tx.com Mark Cerezin Bellaire, TX
AIT Electric (561) 990-1275 www.aitechcom Lisa Cohan Coconut Creek, FL
Clinics Can Help (561) 640-2995 www.clinicscanhelp.org Kevin White West Palm Beach, FL
Angel Hearts Companion Care 561-592-5854 www.angelheartscompanioncare.com Barbara Clarridge Boca Raton, FL
Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc. (954) 947-4000 www.coastalwasteinc.com Lisa Kramer Pompano Beach, FL
Antidote Styles (954) 419-4844 www.antidotestyles.com Wendy Pomeranz
Comcast Business (561) 516-2616 www.business.comcast.com/AM/ Jenna Schraffa Boca Raton, FL
Becky Skeba Mancini Remax Commercial Real Estate (954) 871-7545 www.beckysellsboca.com Becky Skeba-Mancini Boca Raton, FL BlueShores Management Consulting (561) 664-9920 www.blueshoresconsulting.com Maria Lovera Boca Raton, FL Bowtie Kids (888) 884-9195 www.bowtiekids.org Karen Prescod Boca Raton, FL Calygirl Styld/Jennie Stehli www.calygirlstyld.com Jennie Stehli
Locality Bank (954) 799-0908 www.localitybank.com Mike Welsh Fort Lauderdale, FL
Care Access (860) 917-5367 www.careaccess.com Kathleen Oates Delray Beach, FL
Macy's Boca Town Center (561) 393-4314 www.macys.com Gregory Bennett Boca Raton, FL
Caridad Center (561) 853-1638 www.caridad.org Jessica Lavin Boynton Beach, FL
Sensus Healthcare (561) 922-5808 www.sensushealthcare.com Michael Sardano Boca Raton, FL
Chen Senior Medical (954) 800-4054 www.chenmedicalcenters.com Susan Hyde Deerfield Beach, FL
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Chili Crab / ABBD LLC (561) 409-3131 www.chilicrabusa.com Allen Huang Boca Raton, FL
Complete Care at Home (561) 955-1915 www.completecareflorida.com Jessica Morris CR8 Health (561) 922-8418 www.cr8med.com Nadav Fields Boca Raton, FL CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC (561) 293-2521 www.crosscountrymortgage.com/stelzerteam/ Maxwell Lorow Delray Beach, FL CyberCatch (561) 302-2662 www.cybercatch.com Daniel McGuire Boca Raton, FL Doctor Maya Clinic (800) 590-6292 www.doctormayaclinic.com Maya Sarkisyan Boca Raton, FL DoorFlex Garage Door Repair (561) 210-4001 www.doorflexgaragedoorfl.com Joe Mick Boca Raton, FL
Elevar Foundation/Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition (561) 909-7261 www.elmaroliveravc.org Jill Arbetter Boca Raton, FL Epsom-It, Inc. (603) 502-1171 www.epsomit.com Heather Nantes Portsmouth, NH Florida Title & Closing Co. (561) 392-3636 www.florida-title&closingco.com Colleen Tuttle Boca Raton, FL Fully Promoted Boca Raton (561) 405-7727 www.fullypromoted.com/bocaraton/ Darren Zidel Boca Raton, FL Fusion Chiropractic Spa (561) 245-2600 www.FusionChiroSpa.com Bryan Stone Boca Raton, FL G Mind LLC (844) 700-0055 www.gmind.tech Olga Zhukov Boca Raton, FL Halo Skin and Laser (561) 779-7037 www.haloskinandlaser.com Ilana Lewis Boca Raton, FL Harbor Chase of Boynton Beach (561) 676-4210 www.harborchase.com/harborchase-boynton-beach Joe Conver Boynton Beach, FL Hawk-Eye Realty, Inc. (561) 213-1557 Bobbi Patti Idina Health (561) 702-8403 www.idinahealth.com Hank Hall Lake Worth, FL ilumas inc. (561) 900-8380 www.ilumas.com Mercy Hernandez J&R Restoration (561) 674-2332 www.jnrrestoration.com Joseph Marraccino Boca Raton, FL
Joseph Wellness (561) 779-4766 Jennarie Joseph Just Today Personal Training LLC (614) 561-0497 www.justtodaypt.com Stephen Sellman Boynton Beach, FL Kravit Architectural Associates (561) 893-0042 www.kravit.net Patty Ricalton Boca Raton, FL
Normandeau Technologies Inc. (954) 678-4744 www.ntilinki.com Brett Normandeau Lighthouse Point, FL Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (561) 367-4764 Svitlana Kyrukhina Boca Raton, FL Outworx Group (224) 595-0632 www.outworxgroup.com Jen Pizzo
Law Offices of Max J. Paul (561) 807-1977 www.maxjpaul.com Max Paul Boca Raton, FL
Palm Beach Media (561) 472-1908 www.palmbeachmedia.com Terry Duffy West Palm Beach, FL
Leonaggeo Benefits, Inc (561) 434-4558 Pat Leonaggeo Boynton Beach, FL
Patient5 (847) 323-8133 www.patient5.com David Vinokur Boca Raton, FL
Loving Arms Home Care Services (561) 526-4774 www.lovingarmshomecareservices.com Cathie Oliver Deerfield Beach, FL Managed Broadband Solutions, LLC (561) 544-7415 www.managedbroadbandsolutions.com Michael Lerner Boca Raton, FL
PEBB Enterprises (561) 613-4020 www.pebbenterprises.com Ian Weiner Boca Raton, FL Peggy Gossett Public Relations/Media (561) 271-5050 Peggy Gossett-Seidman Boca Raton, FL
Manu for Inclusion Foundation (954) 802-0554 www.manuforinclusion.org Juana Venegas Boca Raton, FL
Pestmaster Services of Boca Raton (561) 444-0075 www.boca-raton.pestmaster.com Steven Brooks Boca Raton, FL
Mitra Coffee (973) 342-5172 www.mitracoffee.com Syndel Krivy Boca Raton, FL
PM Mobile Notary Services (954) 708-3973 www.pmmobilenotaryservices.com Petra Myers
Mortgage by Merc (561) 419-3175 www.on-mortgage.com Javier Merc Murray Insurance Agency (561) 729-8954 www.murrayins.net Gad Jacobs National Body Armor (561) 571-5424 www.nationalbodyarmor.com Dave Goldberg Boca Raton, FL
Pure Barre Boca Raton (561) 445-3257 www.purebarre.com Courtney Byrd Boca Raton, FL QC Kinetix (561) 556-9000 qckinetix.com/south-florida/palmbeach-county/boynton-beach/ David Wolfman Boynton Beach, FL Rack Electric (561) 391-3550 www.rackelectric.com Jason Lyn Boca Raton, FL
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NEW MEMBERS
Raymond James / Eitan Esan (510) 469-1624 www.raymondjames.com/eitanesan Eitan Esan Boca Raton, FL
SDA Business Services (561) 236-2237 www.sdabusinessservices.com Susan Andrews Boynton Beach, FL
TBS LAW, P.A. (561) 221-0577 www.tbslawpa.com Tammy Saltzman Boca Raton, FL
RCC Associates (954) 429-3700 www.rccassociates.com Jacqueline Ponoroff Deerfield Beach, FL
Shari Cohen, PA (561) 600-1250 www.sharibcohenpa.com Shari Cohen Boca Raton, FL
Team Kulp - Illustrated Properties (614) 556-8097 Justin Kulp Delray Beach, FL
Realty Home Advisors (561) 613-0393 www.realtyhomeadvisors.com Lynne Panton Boca Raton, FL
Simpli.Fi (469) 346-6335 www.simpli.fi. Ramon Brayan Fort Worth, TX
Reid Travel (561) 395-6670 www.reidtravel.com Janet Pringle Boca Raton, FL
Smart Homes by VerTek LLC (954) 662-0004 www.smarthomesbyvertekllc.com Melissa Edelbaum Boca Raton, FL
ReInventU Gym LLC (561) 221-4840 www.reinventu.com Adam Reich Boca Raton, FL
SNS-Singular Nutrition Services LLC (754) 367-2765 www.singularnutritionservices.com Janine Rodrigues Strong Wellness & Fitness Studio (717) 808-4619 www.strongwellnessstudio.com Christina Mummaw Boca Raton, FL
Rowe Elite Performance, LLC (561) 667-0396 www.rep-fit.com Cris Richardson Boca Raton, FL Sawgrass Cleaning Solutions (561) 909-9988 www.Sawgrasscleaning.com Joshua Burstein
Studio B2 (954) 854-6148 www.studioBsquared.com Emiliano Brooks Delray Breach, FL
Scholar Career Coaching Inc. (561) 972-8210 www.scholarcc.com Lynne Gassant
TanPerfekt (561) 614-6816 www.tanperfekt.com Channa Clemens
Thankfully Organized (614) 260-2947 www.thankfullyorganized.com Tracey Kulp The Glass Guru (561) 218-4581 www.theglassguru.com Oriya Klein Boca Raton, FL ThommCo Public Relations & Coaching (513) 500-2177 www.thomm.co Matthew Thomas Oberly Boca Raton, FL Vandelay Communications LLC (480) 805-1962 www.vandelaycommunications.com Steven Milana Phoenix, AZ Verlo Mattress (561) 562-9119 www.verlo.com Martin Ghambaryan Boca Raton, FL Vocodia Holdings Corp. (561) 484-5234 www.vocodia.com Mimi Martinez Boca Raton, FL
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CHAMBER EVENTS JULY 2022 7/1 7/4 7/8 7/12 7/13 7/14 7/19 7/19 7/20 7/21 7/21 7/22 7/26 7/26 7/28
Bon Appetit Boca - Restaurant Month Independence Day (Closed) Ambassador Meeting New Member Orientation Boynton Beach Lunch & Learn Membership Breakfast Master Class Business Workshop PULSE - Network Exclusive Trustee Reception 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
AUGUST 2022 8/1 8/2 8/4 8/5 8/5 8/9 8/10 8/17 8/18 8/18 8/25 8/26 8/29
Boca Chamber Festival Days - All Month International Business Alliance Membership Breakfast PRIME Professionals Roundtable Ambassadors Meeting New Member Orientation Boynton Beach Lunch and Learn South Healthcare Advocacy Network Boynton Beach Coffee Plus Network Successful Women in Business Networking Reception Boynton Beach: Government Affairs Committee Boynton Beach: Women’s Business Exchange Exclusive Trustee Luncheon
SEPTEMBER 2022 9/1 9/2 9/2 9/8 9/13 9/14 9/15 9/15 9/20 9/20 9/21 9/22 9/23 9/24 9/27 9/27
Boynton Beach: Food, Wine & Brew Fest PRIME Professionals Roundtable Boca Chamber Ambassadors Meeting Membership Breakfast New Membership Orientation Boynton Beach Lunch & Learn Boynton Beach: Coffee Plus Network Successful Women in Business Luncheon Master Class Business Workshop PULSE - Luncheon South Healthcare Advocacy Network Boynton Beach: Government Affairs Committee Boynton Beach: Women's Business Exchange Golden Bell Battle of the Bands Smart Talk for Women Live After Five Network
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