JULY - SEPTEMBER 2016
BOCA CHAMBER’S QUARTERLY MAGAZINE
CONNECTING MEMBERS
ADVANCING COMMERCE
PROTECTING BUSINESS
ENHANCING COMMUNITY Connection Magazine | 1
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Publisher: Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP Editor: Jordi Gerking Boca Chamber OFFICERS Jerry Fedele, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Chairman Ethel Isaacs Williams, Florida Power & Light, Chair-Elect Michael Kaufman, Kaufman Lynn Construction, Vice-Chair Susan Saturday, Bluegreen Vacations, Treasurer Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP President & CEO, Secretary Randy B. Nobles, Habitat for Humanity, Immediate Past Chair DIRECTORS Michael Antonello, Lynn University Vic Beninate, AT&T Eric Brown, Aliant Payment Systems Inc. Michael Daszkal, Daszkal Bolton LLP Charles Deyo, Cendyn Melanie Dickinson, South Florida Business Journal Jim Dunn, JM Lexus Mark Edoff, The ADT Corporation Mitch Feldman, West Boca Medical Center Peter J. Gallo, Ph.D., Saint Andrew’s School Elisa Garcia, Office Depot Inc. Larry Katz, Wells Fargo John W. Kelly, Ph. D., Florida Atlantic University Richard Pollock, YMCA of South Palm Beach County Jackie Reeves, Bell Rock Capital Rocki Rockingham, Jarden Consumer Solutions Sal Saldana, Town Center at Boca Raton Chuck Stout, CBIZ Meridian Insurance Group John Tolbert, Boca Raton Resort & Club
TABLE OF CONTENTS From Your President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Business Awards Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chamber Golf Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Diamond Mentee Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Leadership Boca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Boca Chamber Festival Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Keeping Us Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Member Buzz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Your Scene, You’re Seen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Member Anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Young Entrepreneurs Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Golden Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ribbon Cuttings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Mark Your Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PROFESSIONAL TEAM Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP, President & CEO Sarah E. Pearson, Senior VP, External Relations Firdaus Dotiwala, VP, Finance & Administration Chasity J. Navarro, Events Manager Carolina Rush, Sales & Member Relations Manager Jordi Gerking, Marketing & Comm. Coordinator Sharon Ramsey, Senior Sales Associate Stephanie Steele, Sales Associate Natalia Serrato, Events Administrator Jenna Reed, Development Director, Golden Bell & YEA! Vicki Pearson, Executive Asst. to the President & CEO Kathy Jones, Member Service & Admin. Associate 2 | Connection Magazine
Cover Photo By: Jenny Barovich
Enhancing Your Community
FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
The Boca Chamber exists not only to promote and sustain economic prosperity, but also to enhance where we live, work, learn and play in Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County. We want the best for you and the best for Boca. Our hard work is displayed through advancement in programming for public schools, support for the nonprofit sector, preservation of our beautiful parks and beaches, and an unprecedented quality of life for residents. This year the Boca Chamber's Golden Bell Education Foundation is pleased to announce that nearly $60,000 was granted to Boca Raton public schools and scholarship programs for the 2016-17 academic year. These funds, which will be distributed across 21 local elementary, middle and high schools, will benefit programs like YEA! (The Boca Chamber's Young Entrepreneurs Academy) and will support education initiatives that are designed to better prepare our children for the future. In April, YEA! graduated 18 students who worked for nine months to create and launch their very own businesses with support from local volunteer mentors and corporate partners. This year's winner, Tia Jenkins, went on to present her company, "Switchy Shoes," at the Regional Competition. Read more about Tia on page 16. We celebrated our 10th anniversary of the Chamber's Diamond Award Luncheon this year, and in connection with this event, Chairman Jerry Fedele and President & CEO Troy McLellan serve their community at the Boca Chamber's Annual Community Cookout. created an amazing mentorship program for young women. Past Diamond recipients are paired with YEA! students to instruct, mentor and navigate the young entrepreneurs through their business development process. We're excited to be partnering today's leaders with tomorrow's.
"We want the best for you and the best for Boca."
In addition to enhancing education, our Chamber equally values the growth of the nonprofit sector, its 100+ members and the positive impact they have on the Boca Raton community. To celebrate, the 2016 Boca Chamber Festival Days (BCFD) will take place throughout the month of August. BCFD exists to connect nonprofit members with the for-profit community. We hope to see you out supporting the cause! Turn to page 8 for more information. Finally, I would like to extend an invitation for you to join us at two of our upcoming signature events. Wine & All That Jazz will take place Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. This is one of Boca Raton's largest wine tasting parties, and you won't want to miss it. Our Annual Celebration is slated for Saturday, Oct. 22, where we will honor the wonderful work that has been done by current Chairman Jerry Fedele and welcome Ethel Isaacs Williams as the newest Chair of the Boca Chamber. See you there!
Moving Forward,
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CHAMBER EVENTS 2016 BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON
Honoring the 2016 Business of the Year: 3Cinteractive; Business Leader of the Year, Jim Dunn; and Small Business Leaders of the Year: Joe and Rosie Martin
Troy McLellan, Jim Dunn, Rosie and Joe Martin, John Duffy
Troy McLellan, Jim Dunn
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2016 Business Awards Luncheon Crowd
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CHAMBER EVENTS
2016 CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC
Connecting members by enjoying a day of golf, food, and refreshments at the beautiful Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club.
Corporate Title Sponsor: Northwestern Mutual - The Striano Financial Group
Team JM Lexus
Beverage Cart Sponsor: Weinstein Wealth
Snack Cart Sponsor: Bluegreen Vacations
Team Boca Chamber
Golf Cart Sponsor: Mutual of America
Driving Range Sponsor: TrustBridge Health Connection Magazine | 5
DIAMOND MENTEE SPOTLIGHT A DIAMOND recipient is a Dedicated, Inspiring, Accomplished, Motivated, Outstanding, Noble, and Driven businesswoman. Every year, we have carefully selected a deserving recipient for this esteemed award – someone who has achieved success in her professional career and who continually makes a difference in our community. Our Chamber and our community are so lucky to have so many driven and vibrant female leaders among us. This past year, we marked the 10th Anniversary of the DIAMOND Award by honoring a “diamond in the rough,” who is a young jewel in our community, Rachel Zietz. We also unveiled a new YEA! mentoring program with the previous DIAMOND Award recipients. For the next year, all of the previous recipients will share their valued business insight, experience and talents with young entrepreneurs as they mentor the next generation of DIAMONDs. The Boca Chamber is fully committed to the success, development and growth of future leaders through the DIAMOND Mentorship Program. Here is what our DIAMOND mentees have to say about their experience thus far.
"Thanks to the YEA! Program, I am not only meeting leaders in the community, but becoming one!" -Yining Li
Jenna Reed, Development Director of Golden Bell and the Young Entrepreneurs Academy.
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"The Diamond Mentorship Program helped me launch a new fully functioning business. My mentor introduced me to businesswomen in the Boca area who have inspired me through exposure to their hard work and success." -Amber Boyle
"My connection with the Diamond Mentorship Program helped me meet key people who assisted me not only with my business, but also with my college application process." -Yining Li
LEADERSHIP BOCA Serving as the Chair of Leadership Boca 2016 has been a tremendous honor and has exceeded all of my expectations. As Chairman, I had the opportunity to work alongside the Chamber team to deliver an impactful program for the 40+ participants.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS DAY
LEADERSHIP AT THE LANDFILL
We welcomed 44 future leaders in March 2016 and spent three months on the road learning about South Palm Beach County’s needs, assets and economic vitality. These professionals -- representing a vast diversity of industries -- didn’t hesitate to roll up their sleeves, soak in the information and enjoy the experiences they were provided. The field trips covered topics like Environment, Government, Health/Human Services, and more. The depth of the program and the passion of everyone involved made Leadership Boca 2016, once again, a valuable platform for everyone that strives to excel in their personal careers while making a difference in our communities, cities, states, and possibly beyond the borders of our country. Are you interested in broadening your horizon and gathering experiences that will help you strive for the best in you, while meeting individuals that will increase your networking abilities? Then you will be a great fit for Leadership Boca 2017! The Leadership Boca Program will not only give you the opportunity to learn more about your community, but most importantly, will help you grow as an individual in every aspect. You can apply for Leadership Boca 2017 at bocachamber.com or reach out to Chasity Navarro at cnavarro@bocachamber.com. We look forward to welcoming the future leaders of today! Kind regards,
Mohamed Mohamed Abdalla, MBA Assistant Director of Graduate and iLynn Admission Lynn University, Office of Admission Chairman, Leadership Boca 2016 GOVERNMENT DAY
Mohamed Abdalla, Leadership Boca Chairman, is an Assistant Director of Graduate and iLynn Admission at Lynn University. MEDIA DAY Connection Magazine | 7
BOCA CHAMBER FESTIVAL DAYS
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Boca Chamber Festival Days is right around the corner! This annual program is the Boca Chamber's outreach to the nonprofit community, and the goal is to raise awareness and funds for nonprofit philanthropic efforts. With nearly 30 fun-filled events scheduled, August is sure to be a very busy and exciting month. Please visit the Boca Chamber's calendar for details of each event. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Boca Chamber Festival Days is facilitated and marketed by the Boca Chamber and sponsored by:
ALL for-profit members, nonprofit members and nonmembers are welcome to attend these events.
2015 NCCI BCFD Kick-Off Breakfast
2015 BCFD Event: Golden Bell's Movers and Shakers
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The Boca Chamber highly values its 100+ nonprofit members; they are an integral, defining component of our community. Not only do our nonprofit organizations employ thousands of local professionals, they improve the overall quality of life in our city and most importantly, they provide critical support to the underserved.
Q&A
KEEPING US SAFE
Chief Dan Alexander Police Chief, Boca Raton A Changing City
Q: What Have You Seen Change in Boca Raton? A: Despite the economic challenges we have faced over the past decade, Boca Raton has continued to develop into a world-class city in so many ways, to include improvements in government, business, education and culture. This continuing growth is based largely on the strength of our citizens and institutions.
Committed To Boca
Q: Why Boca Raton? What keeps you in this city? A: Frankly, I work with, and for, the finest people in municipal government. We also have the best resources (human and otherwise) available to get the job done, to the highest standards. Boca Raton is a great city by just about any measure. Most communities simply cannot match our educational opportunities, recreational amenities, thriving businesses, transportation resources (airport, interstate, rail, etc.), great cultural offerings, and overall outstanding quality of life. I am unashamedly a huge fan of Boca Raton.
Supporting Our Safety
Q: What is our duty as members of this community?
"Attitude reflects leadership."
This quote sits prominently above Chief Dan Alexander's office door as a reminder that a leader's attitude is contagious.
A: All of us are responsible for maintaining the quality of life we have come to expect in Boca Raton. From a safety standpoint, we need everyone to promote vigilance, to continuously look out for themselves and their neighbors. Our community has always rallied behind the Department, but in the current climate, it is even more important for us to demonstrate enthusiastic support for our public safety professionals.
For The People
Q: What is your favorite memory as Chief of Police? A: Watching people succeed. We are in the “people� business, so there is great joy in being a witness to personal triumphs, such as lives saved, awards and recognitions for outstanding performance, new hires, promotions, retirements, babies born, graduations, etc.
Looking Ahead
Q: What is your vision for the future and growth of Boca Raton? A: Our community leaders have done a great job of establishing a shared vision and direction for Boca Raton. Relative to our work at the Department, we will be preparing the next generation of leaders, adapting to face a more urban and complex service environment, and leveraging technology to more effectively police our city.
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MEMBER BUZZ
MEMBER PRESS RELEASES
Due to press deadlines these news releases are from March through May
Capitol Lighting's 'Making Lives Brighter' Initiative Raises 20k Because of his dad’s workplace and community generosity, now the question for 10-year-old Damarius Roman and his family is no longer “what to do on Father’s Day,” but how many places they can go and experiences they can have -- and even more importantly, “where they and their family can now go easily every day." This week Damarius, who lives with an aggressive form of muscular dystrophy, got to celebrate his newfound freedom and debut his new retrofitted Dodge Grand Caravan to those who generously funded it. Along with his mom, dad and siblings Yazmarie, 13, and Dominick, 4, Damarius headed to Capitol Lighting on Route 35 in Eatontown, N.J., where his dad has worked for 11 years. They went to show off the new van and give thanks to Capitol Lighting and dad’s fellow employees who, through Capitol’s Making Lives Brighter Initiative, helped raise the money for the wheelchair-accessible van. Dedicated to "making lives brighter" since his great-grandparents opened their first store in New Jersey in 1924, Capitol Lighting CEO Ken Lebersfeld added that it was only natural for Capitol Lighting and its employees to rally for one of their own. Support spanned from coworkers at Capitol’s nine showrooms in New Jersey and Florida, and the company's internet store 1-800Lighting.com to vendors and customers.
ROIG Lawyers Partner Jeffrey Tutan Appointed to Florida Bar Jeffrey Tutan, a partner in the Deerfield Beach office of ROIG Lawyers, has been appointed to the Civil Trial Law Certification Committee of The Florida Bar. Tutan’s three-year term begins July 1. Tutan was selected by Bar President-elect William J. Schifino Jr. to fill a recent vacancy. Tutan joins four other ROIG Lawyers attorneys appointed or reappointed to Florida Bar standing committees as of July 1. The Florida Bar is the third-largest mandatory state bar in the United States. All Bar members are invited to become involved in activities of the Bar's standing committees. These various volunteer groups do much of the work of The Florida Bar. Special committees are appointed to study and make recommendations in response to issues of significance to the legal profession or system of laws in Florida.
Rapoport Launches Summer Beer Dinner Series There is nothing better than an ice-cold beer in the summertime, especially in South Florida. Here to help, Rapoport’s Restaurant Group and Samuel Adams are introducing a new monthly beer dinner series, Must Love Beer, starting June 23 at Deck 84. Beer aficionados and food enthusiasts will sip on signature and limited selections of Samuel Adams brews, paired with complementing dishes prepared by the restaurant’s executive chef. Rapoport’s is now taking reservations for the first dinner at Deck 84 on Thursday, June 23 starting at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited and guests must reserve their table by Monday, June 20. Price is $45 per person; excluding tax and gratuity. For reservations, contact Brittany Kilian at (561) 826-1791. 10| Connection Magazine
C3 Launches Global Web & Audio Conferencing Cloud Computing Concepts (C3), an award-winning provider of technology and communications services to small, medium and enterprise businesses globally, this week unveiled the latest addition to its growing service portfolio: C3 Cloud Connect. Born from a passion for making communication between businesses, organizations, and individuals virtually seamless, C3 Cloud Connect provides real-time on-demand communications and virtual teaming to participants around the globe. “As the pace of business continues to increase, the ability to meet and collaborate instantaneously is fast becoming a core requirement for most organizations,” said Rick Mancinelli, CEO of C3. C3 Cloud Connect is available immediately.
Summer Showcase on View at Boca Museum Art School The Boca Raton Museum Art School (bocamuseum.org/artschool) is initiating a new exhibit program to feature emerging artists who take classes at the Art School. The Art School offers classes for students of all levels, but the advanced classes sometimes operate more like ateliers where artists exchange ideas while pursuing their own art practice. The Summer Showcase 5x5 features outstanding artists of the Art School. Four painters and one photographer – Connie Commette, Stan Dornfest, Jody Grass, Lidia Robayna, and Jill Weintraub – have been invited to exhibit five artworks. The exhibit will be on view from June 2 to July 6, 2016. The meet-the-artists reception is Thursday, June 23, 5:30-7:30pm.
Marmot Boca Raton Bowl Set for Dec. 20 The 2016 Marmot Boca Raton Bowl will take place Tuesday, Dec. 20, as announced by executive director Doug Mosley. The game will be televised on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET from FAU Stadium, located on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. “The community has rallied around the Marmot Boca Raton Bowl as one of Palm Beach County’s holiday traditions and we are pleased that our 2016 game day and time falls in line with what has been successful the first two years,” said Mosley. “We believe this day and time makes participating in the events around the Marmot Boca Raton Bowl very accessible for families, businesses and visitors as they plan their holiday season activities, including what has become tabbed as ‘Boca’s Biggest Annual Outdoor Party’. We are looking forward to another great event this year.” “We are excited to know the Marmot Boca Raton Bowl will continue for the third year to be hosted on the Tuesday before the Christmas Holiday here in Palm Beach County,” said Glenn Jergensen, Executive Director of the County Tourist Development Council. “Continuing as a night game, the week before season officially kicks off in the Palm Beaches, is welcomed news to the hoteliers, restaurants and tourism partners, coupled with the prime-time television coverage on ESPN, makes this a winner for all parties.”
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22nd of October 2016 | 6 pm The Boca Raton Resort & Club Black Tie Affair
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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
THE BOCA CHAMBER W O U L D L I K E TO S AY:
THANK YOU MEMBERS! 30 Years As A Member Boca Raton Magazine - JES Publishing IBM Investments Limited Junior League of Boca Raton Inc. Landon & Associates, PA Lynn University Palm Beach State College Personalized Air Conditioning Plastridge Insurance Agency Inc. Pope John Paul II High School Proskauer Rose LLP TrustBridge Health 27 Years As A Member Boca Raton Airport Authority 26 Years As A Member Kaufman, Rossin & Co. 25 Years As A Member Publix Supermarkets 24 Years As A Member Garber & Garber CPAs, P.A. Lang Realty, Inc. Omni Middle School South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry 23 Years As A Member Happy & Healthy Products Inc. 22 Years As A Member Greenfield Group Mary Kay Inc. 21 Years As A Member Capitol Lighting Minuteman Press Stanley Steemer of South Florida Inc. 20 Years As A Member Boca By Design Boca Nursing Services Inc. Grandview Preparatory School Twin Palms Center for the Disabled 19 Years As A Member All-Tag Security Americas Inc. 18 Years As Member All Points Limousine Bauman Medical Group, PA 14| Connection Magazine
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7 Years As A Member Block Advisors Chris Evert Charities Day Pitney/Chapin Ballerano & Cheslack Elements Therapeutic Massage Kencos LLC Loxahatchee Everglades Tours NFP - FDR Financial Group Rotary Club of Boca Raton Town Center Executive Suites Travelpro International Inc. 6 Years As A Member 3Cinteractive Advent Square Senior Community With Assisted Living BarCharts Publishing Inc. Beighley, Myrick and Udell, P.A. Defender Resorts Ventura at Boca Everglades University Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute Habitat for Humanity, South Palm Beach Lakeside Terrace Regal Home Health/Regal Care Shutts & Bowen LLP Sinclair Broadcasting (WTVX) Spanish River Community H.S. SuMa Partners Ltd. The Boca Raton Tribune (Heizer Corp.) The Buzz Agency of Florida LLC The Coastal Star The Ticktin Law Group, P.A. TooJay's Uncle Julio's United Way of Palm Beach County US Foods Weblink International Women in Distress of Broward County Inc. 5 Years As A Member Center Stage Entertainment Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, FAU Computer Care Inc. Doctor Maya Clinic Ducerus, Your Total College Solution Hollander Sleep Products LLC Hurricane Coffee & Tea Intranet Communications Group Inc. Jason's Deli Life Audit Professionals LLC U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management Vidpop Productions
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YEA! Young Entrepreneurs Academy Applications NOW OPEN! Do you know a middle or high school student, age 12-18 who is interested in starting his or her own business? We can help make it a reality! We're here to help students get their ideas off the ground and into motion. The Boca Chamber's Golden Bell Education Foundation's Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is now welcoming applicants for the 2016-17 academic year. After you apply, your form will be reviewed and an interview will be set up. YEA! grants admission to a maximum of 24 students annually. Applications for the 2016-17 academic year will be accepted until the class is filled! For more information, please visit www.bocachamber.com, or call the Program Manager, Jenna Reed, at (561) 395-4433 ext. 232.
About YEA! The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a nine-month program that walks students in grades 6-12 through the process of starting their own, REAL businesses. Students brainstorm business ideas, decide if they want to work by themselves or as a team, write a business plan, pitch their plan to investors for funding, and actually launch their own business! All of the learning is real and experiential. Students leave the class as business owners, complete with their very own DBA. YEA! is held 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Saint Andrew's School every Wednesday from September 2016 through May 2017.
YEA! 2016 Graduating Class Members of the Boca Chamber's Board of Directors, mentors, family and friends of the 2016 YEA! students gathered at St. Andrew's School to honor the YEA! Class of 2016. The Boca Chamber's Golden Bell Education Foundation's Young Entrepreneurs Academy graduated 18 students, with 14 new, viable businesses, on April 27, 2016, after close to nine months of hard work. The program was supported by FAU's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, corporate partners and local volunteer mentors. Program Manager Jenna Reed and a superstar team of instructors including Jennifer Jager of Plum Productions, Lewis Greenberg of Daszkal Bolton, and Ken Lebersfeld of Capitol Lighting, awarded the well-deserved diplomas! Congratulations to the following graduates: Adrian Abedon - Pine Crest School David Benjamin - Miramar H.S. Bryan Edwards - North Broward Prep School Indira Fields - Boca Raton Community H.S. Regina Howson - Boca Raton Community H.S. Tia Jenkins - Home School Cody Katari - Pine Crest School Ori Leibovici - Dryfoos School of the Arts Skylar Mandell - Saint Andrew's School Tarini Padmanabhan - Pine Crest School Maxwell Peck - Saint Andrew's School Nicole Rafferty - Saint Joan of Arc Nicholas Schauer - Boca Raton Community H.S. Lea Serrano - Westglades Middle School Charlot Silien - West Boca Raton Community H.S. Arianna Staton - Spanish River H.S. Landon Tice - North Broward Prep School Jordan Zakka - Pope John Paul II H.S.
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SPOTLIGHT: TIA JENKINS Seventeen-year-old Tia Jenkins was chosen to be a part of the Boca Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur's Academy in September of 2015. She was given the tools necessary to start up a business and was provided wonderful mentorship from Owen Koff. Jenkins studied her 15 years of dance experience and came up with the perfect product: Switchy Shoes. It was the new solution for dancers to change the color and style of their already owned traditional ballet shoes. The product consists of a sock-like feature with leather soles (matching a traditional ballet shoe), and elastic to hold it together. When the current ballet shoe gets worn, slide Switchy Shoes over it and you have a brand new pair of shoes. Jenkins designed a prototype and presented it to the class. With the help of the YEA! program, her business has been growing. She competed against her class at an investor panel and won $2,300 in investments and landed the opportunity to present her business in Rochester, N.Y., at the regional competition. To learn more about Switchy Shoes, contact Tia via email at switchyshoes@gmail.com or check out the website at www.switchyshoes.com.
GOLDEN BELL
GOLDEN BELL THE BOCA CHAMBER'S EDUCATION FOUNDATION The Boca Chamber's Golden Bell Education Foundation (Golden Bell) is in its 26th year of operation. Golden Bell is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation that was created for the sole purpose of supporting the Boca Raton Public School System, grades K-12. Founded by the Chamber's Board of Directors, the Foundation funds educational programs that promote business skills. Each year, we invite all Boca Raton Public Schools to submit applications for a Golden Bell Grant. Funds are awarded to deserving and innovative programs. We are pleased to announce that nearly $60,000 was granted to Boca Raton public schools and scholarship programs in 2016! We ask that you consider donating to The Golden Bell Education Foundation. With your generosity, it is our goal to continue to give the gift of supporting our children's future. To donate, please contact Jenna Reed at (561) 395-4433 ext. 232. Because of YOU, we are helping to make young minds brighter, smarter and more creative. Right here. Right now. Schools Receiving Grants in 2016-17: Elementary: A.D. Henderson University School Addison Mizner Elementary School Boca Raton Charter School Coral Sunset Elementary School Del Prado Elementary School Hammock Pointe Community Elementary School J.C. Mitchell Elementary School Sandpiper Shores Elementary Sunrise Park Elementary School Verde Elementary School Waters Edge Elementary School Whispering Pines Elementary School Middle: A. D. Henderson University School Boca Raton Community Middle School Eagles Landing Middle School Loggers' Run Middle School High: Boca Raton Community High School Olympic Heights Community High School Spanish River High School Biotechnology Academy West Boca Raton Community High School
SUPPORT GOLDEN BELL Golden Bell Education Foundation Donation Card Name: __________________________________ Address: ________________________________ City: ________________ State: ____ Zip:______ Phone: _________________________________ Donation Amount: $_______________________ Credit Card #: ____________________________ Expiration: ___________________ CCV #: _____ Thank You For Your Support of Boca Raton Public Schools! Tax Number 65-0181758 A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA. THE TOLL FREE NUMBER OF THE DEPARTMENT IS 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) - CALLING FROM WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, OR (850) 488-2221 - OUTSIDE THE STATE
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