Connection Magazine: Connecting Members (JAN-MAR 2024)

The Boca Chamber's Quarterly Magazine

JANUARY - MARCH 2024

Connecting The Future Get To Know Barbara Cambia

The Connecting Members Issue

The Boca Chamber is Proud to Honor

2024 DIAMOND Award Recipient Jennifer Jolly, General Manager & COO Boca Grove

2024 Pearl Award Recipient Angelina “GiGi” Zilo The Accessory Truck, YEA Alumni, 2023

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Leadership Boca 2023 Class Project Boca Raton, FL – On Saturday, September 23rd, the 2023 Leadership Boca class united for a day of impactful volunteering.

Their mission? To support local nonprofits, HabCenter and Bowtie Kids, in a transformative way.

The class dove into action at the HabCenter, assembling hydroponic gardening towers and planting seeds. The hands-on work didn’t stop there. The group then turned to building and pressure cleaning garden beds. This initiative aligns with the HabCenter's mission to provide vocational training and job placements for individuals with disabilities, fostering self-sufficiency and independence.

As well as supporting Bowtie Kids commitment to empowering children with chronic pain through educational experiences and joyful moments. Their tireless efforts not only left tangible results but also forged connections and understanding with those they served. The 2023 Leadership Boca class exemplified leadership beyond office walls—showing that true leadership involves actively shaping communities.

The 2023 Leadership Boca class may have completed a project, but their impact reaches far beyond—it is a testament to the power of unity, service, and the enduring imprint of dedicated leadership.

~ Alana St. John, President Leadership Boca 2023

Yulimar Trumbo, Chair Leadership Boca 2024

Laureen Pannullo, Co-Chair Leadership Boca 2024

Servant Leaders In the Making Becoming a Leader: My Journey with Leadership Boca Let me take you on a ride through my evolving experience with the Boca Chamber's Leadership Boca Program. Initially, it was my colleague who spilled the secrets about the transformative ride and the enduring bonds you build.

Stepping into the program myself, I knew I lived in a unique pocket of South Florida, but as I emerged from the experience, I gained a crystal-clear understanding of what makes Boca Raton truly special.

Every other Wednesday, a group of business professionals ventured out, exploring different corners and tapping into the heartbeat of our community.

Each outing left me brimming with awe and inspiration, not just for the remarkable talent shaping our region but also for the abundant opportunities to drive growth and prosperity.

Last year was a highlight as I had the privilege of being part of the journey for a new team of leaders, wearing the hat of a Co-chair. It was genuinely an honor.

Looking ahead to next year along with my Co-Chair, Laureen Pannullo, I'm eager to dive back in, ready to uncover and nurture a fresh wave of Servant Leaders. These are the individuals deeply invested in the present and future of our region, perpetually seeking new avenues to make a positive impact—all with hearts and minds wide open. Anticipating the excitement of discovering new ways and spaces to spread goodness! ~ Yulimar Trumbo, Chair Leadership Boca 2024

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QUARTERLY CHAMBER ANNIVERSARIES THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE BOCA CHAMBER!

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22 Years 42 Years Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park, Inc. Banana Boat Restaurant & Lounge Danburg Properties of Boca Raton

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Famiy Services

Schoolhouse Children's Museum 37 Years Trustbridge Hospice Foundation Boca Raton Magazine - JES Publishing Investments Limited Junior League of Boca Raton, Inc. 20 Years Landon & Associates, PA Unique Gifts & Premiums Lynn University Winner's Award Group, Inc. Palm Beach State College Personalized Air Conditioning Personify - MC Trade 19 Years Plastridge Insurance Agency, Inc. Nat Steinart and Associates, LLC Saint John Paul II Academy G2techs Trustbridge, Inc.

34 Years Boca Raton Airport Authority 32 Years Publix Supermarkets

18 Years Boca Raton Firefighters & Paramedics Benevolent Association, Inc.

17 Years Valerie Kolbert APRN, PA

31 Years Garber & Garber CPAs, P.A. Lang Realty, Inc. Omni Middle School

16 Years Fairfield Inn & Suites Boca Kiwanis of Boca Raton Katz Baskies & Wolf, PLLC Reliable Power Systems and Electrical Systems The Gordon Agency 30 Years

Happy & Healthy Products, Inc.

15 Years Carlos Aristizábal Photography 29 Years Senior Helpers Greenfield Group

28 Years Capitol Lighting Minuteman Press Stanley Steemer of South Florida 27 Years Boca By Design Boca Nursing Services, Inc. Twin Palms Center for the Disabled 26 Years

All-Tag Corporation

25 Years Baulm Medical

23 Years Sand & Sea Village

14 Years Chris Evert Charities Day Pitney, LLP Everything Logo - Roz Kodish Palm Beach Eyes of Boynton Beach

13 Years BarCharts Publishing, Inc. Everglades University Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County Shutts & Bowen, LLP Spanish River Community High School The Boca Raton Tribune - Heizer Corp, Inc. The Buzz Agency United Way of Palm Beach County US Foods Weblink International Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

12 Years Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine - Florida Atlantic University Intranet Communications Group, Inc. 11 Years Budget Blinds of Boca and East Boca Civic Center Prestige Technology Corporation Positive Pocket Rayus Radiology SBA Communications Corporation The Sharon & Caron Group / Keller Williams Realty 10 Years 101 Renaissance Centre Alfa J Services Pest Control Atrium Financial Center Burt & Max's Business Growth Consulting Services, LLC Crystal Corporate Center Farmer's Table Miller Wealth Advisors, LLC One City Centre PBC Office of Small Business Assistance Penn-Florida Commerce Center Place of Hope at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus Quest Workspaces South City Plaza The Breast Center at West Boca Diagnostic Imaging Wizard Creations 5 Years artNEST Boca, Inc. Brain Bowl Events Clear Ocean International Realty Cleveland Clinic El-Ad National Properties LLC Goede, Adamczyk, Deboest & Cross Good Greek Moving and Storage iTHINK Financial MYBANYAN LLC Studio B2 TD Bank The Palm Beach Post Locall Q Tint World LLC Zing Title

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

New Member Orientations

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER FAMILY

THANK YOU TO OUR

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

Andrew Duffell Research Park at Florida Atlantic University

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Ashley Bacon Lady Ashley Party Planning Barbara Cambia Lynn University Bonnie Kaye Kaye Communications, Inc. Crystal Derrick Oasis Senior Advisors South Florida

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Denis Sinelnikov Media Components Digital Marketing Agency Dr. Yaron Seidman Hunyuan Life Wellness Center Edgar Lopez Western Capital Mortgage Joyce Hunter The Florida Printing Group Juliana Soto Mohawk Group

DECEMBER

Kim Bolufe Bolufe Boutique Laureen Pannullo Confident Bookkeeping LLC Michael Piccoli On Target Digital Marketing Agency Sandra Salce HOTWORX Deerfield Beach Suzanne Stillwell All Digital Marketing Consultants Tainah Georges Fusion Academy of Boca Raton

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Instrumentum instrumentum.com

Dryer Vent Wizard of Boca Raton boca-raton.dryerventwizard.com

Florida East Coast Travel League www.fletl.com

GIA Healthcare - Boca Raton giabocaraton.com

Mighty Dog Roofing mightydogroofing.com

The Wick Theatre thewick.org

Ellie Mental Health elliementalhealth.com

Mango Optic mangooptic.com

ENT And Allergy Associates of Florida entaaf.com

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Healthy Longevity Clinic healthylongevity.clinic

La Galerie lagalerieboca.com

ACG Plastic Surgery acgplasticsurgery.com

Guardian Defense guardiandefenseplan.com

Sugaring NYC Organic Wax and Lash Studio bocawaxsalon.com

HabCenter - Boca Raton body20.com

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With the right leaders at the helm, Boca Raton’s future will focus on driving infrastructure growth, entrepreneurial vitality, and regional collaboration. These endorsed candidates are set to elevate our city, ensuring every resident is part of a thriving job market and a flourishing economy. Together, let's embrace this journey towards unparalleled prosperity for our city.

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