October to December Connection 2017

October - December 2017

Boca Chamber’s Quarterly Magazine

CONNECTING MEMBERS

ADVANCING COMMERCE

PROTECTING BUSINESS

ENHANCING COMMUNITY Connection Magazine | 1

CONNECTION MAGAZINE Publisher: Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP Editor: Jordi Gerking

TABLE OF CONTENTS From Your President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Boca Chamber Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

BOCA CHAMBER OFFICERS Ethel Isaacs Williams, Kaufman Lynn Construction Chair Michael Kaufman, Kaufman Lynn Construction Chair-Elect Susan Saturday, Bluegreen Vacations Vice Chair Michael Daszkal, Daszkal Bolton LLP Treasurer Troy M. McLellan, Boca Chamber Secretary Jerry Fedele, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Immediate Past Chair DIRECTORS Michael Allison, Office Depot Michael Antonello, Lynn University Clara Bennett, Boca Raton Airport Authority Charles Deyo, Cendyn Melanie Dickinson, South Florida Business Journal Andrew Duffell, Research Park at Florida Atlantic University Jim Dunn, JM Lexus Mitch Feldman, West Boca Medical Center Larry Katz, Wells Fargo John W. Kelly, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University Ahnich Khalid, Maggiano's Little Italy Ken Lebersfeld, Capitol Lighting Jackie Reeves, Bell Rock Capital LLC Rocki Rockingham, Jarden Consumer Solutions Sal SaldaĂąa, Town Center at Boca Raton Keith Sonderling, Gunster John Tolbert, Boca Raton Resort & Club Bob Tucker, ADT Corporation 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 Karen Rocha, Events Administrator Alison Miuccio, Sales & Member Relations Manager Marilyn Bieber, Sales Associate Jordi Gerking, Marketing & Communications Manager Rob Halpern, Foundation Manager, Golden Bell Education Foundation & YEA! Rebecca Robin, Executive Assistant to the President Kathy Jones, Member Services & Administrative Associate

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Q & A with Jerry Fedele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Leadership Boca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BCFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Boca Chamber Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Member Buzz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Your Scene, You're Seen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Member Anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 New Member Orientation/Referring Partners . . . . . . . 15 YEA! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Golden Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ribbon Cuttings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 What's In It For You? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 New Member Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The Many Ways of Connecting Business

FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

As we head into our new fiscal year, it's important to look back at the progress we've made - to learn from our past and to build on our strengths. After serving for 20 years (12 as your President and CEO) at an organization that has been helping businesses succeed since 1952, I can proudly say that one of our Chamber's greatest strengths lies in forming strategic connections with and for our members.

In order to advance the Chamber's mission -- to Promote and Sustain Economic Prosperity in Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County -- the concept of connecting members must go beyond traditional methods.

Of course, our Chamber is proud to offer hundreds of ways to connect, through our annual events, membership breakfasts, after-hours events, leads groups and committee meetings each year, but it doesn't end there. We're working for you whether you engage with us or are unable to. We're fighting for you as we help to elect candidates that will make operating your business easier. We're referring you when we receive inquiries about what products or services to use. We're bringing new business to you when we implement programs like Boca Restaurant Month.

Finally, we're paving the way for more people to connect with your business through new channels like Boca Chamber Radio and our growing social networks. We're connecting you to our members, but we're ultimately connecting you to opportunities for success.

In August, we celebrated Boca Chamber Festival Days (BCFD). We facilitated 25 events that connected our for-profit members with the nonprofit community to raise funds and awareness for their charitable causes. We are extremely pleased to announce that a record-setting total of over $750K was raised in just 31 days. For more information about BCFD, turn to page 8.

President & CEO Troy McLellan

"We're connecting you to our members, but we're also connecting you to opportunities for success."

We're excited to be recognizing business excellence at the 2017 Annual Gala. Join us as we present the coveted M.J. "Mike" Arts Award of Excellence to Jerry Fedele and his Executive Leadership Team at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Jerry has made a lasting mark not only on the Chamber, but also on an institution that is deeply embedded in the fabric of our community. As you know, the Annual Gala is also where we honor the outstanding leadership of The Boca Chamber. We are excited and fortunate to have Ethel Isaacs Williams remain as Chair of the Board for another year.

Don't miss this special night on Saturday, Oct. 28th at the Boca Raton Resort & Club! Read more about Jerry Fedele on page 5.

From Connecting Members, to Advancing Commerce, to Protecting Business and Enhancing Community, the Boca Chamber could not continue to foster strategic connections without the support of you, our members! Whether we are working to provide opportunities for you to get involved, connect locally or develop professionally, we are working toward the end goal of enhancing our community so that your business may continue to prosper.

Moving Forward,

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WOMEN'S GROUPS

Annual Gala, Business Awards Luncheon (BAL), Community Cookout, DIAMOND Awards Luncheon, Golf Classic, Holiday Auction and Wine & All That Jazz!

-Successful Women in Business (SWIB) -Smart Talk for Women Designed to educate, inform and promote successful women in Boca Raton and PBC!

Join us at these special events that take place just once a year!

Are you a Trustee Member?

Join us at our monthly exclusive events that give you the opportunity to convene with South Florida's leading executives and decision makers.

Luncheons, Networks & Parties

PULSE PROFESSIONALS UNDER 40

LEADERSHIP BOCA An annual program for executives, business leaders and small business owners to gain in-depth knowledge about Boca Raton and Palm Beach County.

Provides professionals in their 20s and 30s the opportunity to network with one another, while receiving valuable information from speakers to help advance their careers.

EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

Join us on the second Thursday of every month at our most popular event - the membership breakfast!

Not a morning person? Join us at one of our Monthly After-Hours events to meet fellow members, form relationships & have fun!

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-Technology Seminars -From How to Wow! -South Healthcare Advocacy Network (S.H.A.N.)

Prime Professionals Over 40, Small Business Exchange (SBX) and the International Business Alliance (IBA)

Attend these (free for members) events that teach valuable sales, marketing, and technology skills useful for success in today's workforce.

Don't like large groups? Join these smaller events and get to know fellow business professionals through small group discussion.

Q&A

ONE TEAM, ONE MISSION

Jerry Fedele

President & CEO Boca Raton Regional Hospital The Synergy

Q: After 10 years in Boca Raton, what have you seen change in this community?

A: The great thing about Boca Raton is the synergy between small and large businesses, the City of Boca Raton leadership, not-for-profit community organizations, and the residential community that has grown even stronger over time providing a unique balance and making Boca Raton a great place to live, work and enjoy all that our community has to offer.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital's Executive Leadership Team

"The future of Boca Raton Regional Hospital will be spectacular."

-Jerry Fedele

Committed to Our City

Q: Why Boca Raton? What has kept you in this city?

A: The Boca Raton community is special in many ways, one of which is its zeal to help those in need. The long list of strong not-for-profit community service organizations focuses the energy of our very talented citizens to make our community better for all in need. There is both an immediate and long term impact on making our community special.

Ambassadors of Boca

Q: What can we as ambassadors for this community do to help you and your staff be successful?

A: Spread the word about Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Over the last decade, our leadership team has led a metamorphosis from an able community hospital to a tertiary academic regional referral medical center that can compete on many levels with the best medical centers in the country. While we’ve had great success, we are just getting started.

We will continue our strategy to firmly establish our place in south Florida as the preeminent provider of outstanding clinical care with nation-leading patient satisfaction and as an educator of our future physicians.

Something to Remember

Q: What is your favorite memory as President & CEO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital?

A: The hospital had significant financial challenges with a staggering loss of $120 million in 2008. After leading the hospital through a remarkable improvement to profitability and redefining the future strategy of the hospital, the hospital suffered an unexpected set back in 2011. I remember meeting with our extraordinarily experienced and talented senior management team at that time. There was no panic or finger pointing. The team came together, defined what needed to be done to get back on track, and then executed with focus and passion. The results speak for themself. Not only did the team get the financials back on track in short order, it led the hospital on an unprecedented streak of growth and excellence over the past 7 years.

Advice for Champions

Q: What is your vision for the future and growth of Boca Regional?

A: The last decade at Boca Raton Regional Hospital has been remarkable. The future of Boca Raton Regional Hospital will be spectacular. It will be the preeminent tertiary academic regional referral medical center in south Florida.

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LEADERSHIP BOCA 2017

LEADERS WHO S ERV E

Casey Ademski (Co-Chair) and Lloyd Comiter (Chair)

The 2017 Leadership Boca Class completed their service project with Boca Helping Hands.

A LETTER FROM THE CHAIR I am honored to Chair the Leadership Boca Class of 2018, and I look forward to meeting our new community leaders. As a graduate of the Class of 2016, and Co-Chair for the Class of 2017, I can confidently express the vast opportunities the incoming class will experience throughout the year.

Leadership Boca 2017 volunteered at two Thursday night "Family Dinners" at Boca Helping Hands, serving up meals and handing out groceries with a smile!

The Class of 2017 created lasting relationships with many business owners and local leaders from Boca Raton to widespread Palm Beach County. Together, we became involved in charitable causes (volunteering at Boca Helping Hands), connected with like-minded individuals and explored and executed how the Class of 2017 could make a difference in our community.

I, along with my Co-Chair, Casey Ademski of the Boca Raton Marriott, look forward to working with the Class of 2018 as we embark on new leadership opportunities. The Class of 2018 will meet with experts in the fields of government, health care, environment, education, social services, business, media and much more.

Ann Wilssens hands out groceries at Boca Helping Hands.

Casey and I are excited to promote, expand and leverage leadership resources in our community and connect Boca Raton’s up and coming talent with the wealth of businesses and services right here in Palm Beach County.

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

Class President, Jason Hagensick, organized the five volunteer opportunities for the 2017 class (pictured center-right). Hagensick is the President & CEO of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County.

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Lloyd Comiter, Chair Leadership Boca 2017 Of Counsel Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC

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December 7th, 2017 | 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM Via Mizner Golf & Country Club

Networking, Shopping & Holiday Cheer!

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BCFD & THE ANNUAL GALA

BCFD 2017

Boca Chamber Festival Days What a Success!

Boca Chamber Festival Days (BCFD) is the Boca Chamber’s outreach to the nonprofit community. Nonprofit Chamber Members join forces with for-profit Chamber Members to hold fun-filled events during the month of August!

This August, we facilitated 25 events that partnered nonprofit and for-profit businesses to raise awareness and funds to advance the nonprofits' missions. This year, our BCFD events combined to raise over three quarters of a million dollars in just 31 days. This is our highest total to date!

How Do I Get Involved Next Year?

Everyone's invited! Contact Alison Miuccio, our Sales & Member Relations Manager. Learn more about the many benefits received when you take part in this amazing month.

Habitat for Humanity Block Party Luau featuring our sponsors, Joe & Rosie Martin

-Online Event Posting -Press Release Publication -Flyer Distribution at July Membership Breakfast -BCFD Calendar Listing and Distribution Boca's Got Talent is always one of our most popular Boca Chamber Festival Days events

Home Health “Providing Nursing, Therapy, & Private Caregiving in your Home”

Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Allegiance Home Health & Rehab

Saturday, October 28, 2017 Boca Raton Resort & Club's Great Hall

Cocktails 6:00 p.m. | Dinner & Dancing 7:00 p.m.

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BOCA

Chamber Radio Another Way to Grow!

Current and future Chamber members now have an exciting way to grow their business by reaching new customers and reaching the listening area that your business needs.

Here's What To Do: 1. Choose the On-Air Options That Fit Your Business • 7 minute Business Spotlight • 15 Minute Show • 30 Minute Show • 1 Hour Show • Live Show 2. Is your business on social media? Broadcast the time your show will air or when you will be live! Gain promotion through our social media accounts: • Facebook – @BocaChamberRadio • Twitter – @thechamberlive • Instagram – @bocachamberradio

Br owse our offer i ngs and see what fi ts your busi ness best!

Tell your soci al medi a follower s when you' ll be li ve and on ai r !

Download the FREE Boca Chamber Radi o App for i Phone or Andr oi d devi ces.

3. Need an easy and convenient place to listen at work, in the car, at the gym or at home? Download the FREE app available for both iPhone and Android. You can also listen online at www.bocachamber.com.

4. What now? You've got a professionally recorded radio spot and we want to help you promote it. We will turn it into a professionally edited podcast and send you the file!

5. Now, it's all about spreading the word! Post your professionally recorded podcast on your website. Use it as your email signature. Create a Facebook ad with it. This can take your business's marketing to the next level for an extremely low price.

Upload your tar geted, busi ness speci fi c, pr ofessi onallyr ecor ded r adi o spot as a podcast.

Send out your podcast as a li nk, i n your emai l si gnatur e or featur ed on your websi te!

How Do I Sign Up? Contact Dean Miuccio at 954-482-1725 or by email at dean@bocachamberradio.com

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MEMBER BUZZ LYNN UNIVERSITY AGREES TO PURCHASE LOCAL COLLEGE

MULTI-MEDIA WORKS WINS AWARD FOR ORIGINAL VIDEO SERIES CREATED FOR BOCA CHAMBER

Lynn University announced it has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of Digital Media Arts College (DMAC). Lynn will begin to offer DMAC’s programs in combination with similar Lynn programs to provide both theory and technology to prepare students for careers in a quickly changing market.

Multi-Media Works, Inc. received the Award of Merit from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)/Palm Beach Chapter for a series of 30 mobile videos produced for the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.

With the expanded offerings, Lynn’s College of International Communication will become the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn College of Communication and Design. Programs will include graphic and web design, game art, animation, visual effects, advertising, public relations, multimedia journalism, and film and television.

The agreement, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, allows Lynn to add new programs, faculty, technology and facilities. DMAC students will gain access to additional academic majors and enhanced student services on Lynn’s campus including student housing, 24/7 dining, health and wellness facilities, recreation center and career center.

Lynn and DMAC have structured the agreement to ensure that all of DMAC’s current and incoming students can continue their programs with no interruption or additional cost. With the arrangement, DMAC administrators will discontinue enrolling students, providing instruction and managing operations as of October 19, 2017. Lynn University will manage the transition to ensure business as usual for students. DMAC students may transfer to Lynn with the same semester schedule, faculty, tuition rates and financial aid eligibility, plus added benefits, which include access to additional academic majors and enhanced student services on Lynn’s campus.

C3 NAMED TO INC. 5000'S LIST OF FASTESTGROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES Cloud Computing Concepts was named one of America’s Fastest Growing Private-Companies for the second straight year. With a ranking this year of #3038, C3 improved more than 500 positions from its ranking in 2016.

The video concept was created by company President Karen Lustgarten last year in partnership with the Boca Chamber to be used as a PR/marketing perk for a limited number of new Chamber members monthly. The award was presented at the PRSA annual awards luncheon with entries submitted from PR professionals throughout the Palm Beaches.

The original video series entitled “Business Grand Openings/Ribbon Cuttings” ranges from 1:45 to 3:00 minutes each in length. They have consistently received accolades from both new members and Chamber staff.

The award-winning video series can be viewed on two YouTube channels: Multi-Media Works channel and Boca Chamber’s channel.

Based in Delray Beach, Multi-Media Works, Inc. is a multiple awardwinning company that discovers and exposes you in the media— only your remarkable parts—in video, PR, print and social media.

For more information, visit www.multi-mediaworks.com.

MODERNIZING MEDICINE TO CREATE MORE THAN 800 JOBS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY Governor Rick Scott announced in early August that Modernizing Medicine plans to expand operations in the historic Boca Raton Innovation Center (BRIC) in Palm Beach County and will add a total of 838 jobs by 2022. Modernizing Medicine is a Florida based company that specializes in healthcare information technology. In addition to the more than 800 new jobs being created, Modernizing Medicine anticipates making a capital investment of more than $15 million in the Boca Raton community.

“I am incredibly proud of the C3 family,” said C3 CEO Rick Mancinelli.

“This honor is a direct result of the tireless effort and passion exuded by every member of the team. Furthermore, it demonstrates that C3 not only continues to grow, but that our growth is accelerating as we continue to broaden our suite of services and extend our geographic coverage."

Governor Scott said, “I am proud that Modernizing Medicine will be expanding in Palm Beach County to create more than 800 new jobs which will provide even more families a great career. Companies like Modernizing Medicine are helping Florida become the best state in the nation for job creation while helping our unemployment rate continue to drop. Now, with the $85 million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, we will ensure that even more job creators can grow and succeed in Florida.”

In 2016, C3 grew its revenue by 105%, launched and then expanded its Las Vegas based hosting platform, forged an alliance to enter the Cleveland market, bolstered its management team with two industry veterans, and added several new products and services. In 2017, the Company has continued to grow its acclaimed Channel Partner Program, add to its management and service delivery teams, and further expand its hosting capacity in Las Vegas, Miami, and New York.

Headquartered in Boca Raton, Modernizing Medicine was founded in 2010 by chief executive officer Daniel Cane and chief medical and strategy officer Dr. Michael Sherling and has quickly grown to more than 550 employees. The company empowers physicians with suites of mobile, specialty-specific solutions designed to transform how healthcare information is created, consumed and utilized to increase efficiency and improve outcomes.

“Throughout my 25 year career, I have never been a part of something as exciting as C3,” said Dino Morra, C3’s Vice President of Sales. “Our broad portfolio, incredibly deep technical expertise, and unrivaled post-sales support allow us to provide a true one-stop solution for our Channel Partners and their clients.”

President and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County Kelly Smallridge said, “Modernizing Medicine is an IT powerhouse and a great Palm Beach County success story. It provides hundreds of jobs and its success demonstrates that the county is an ideal location for technology companies to flourish.”

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YOUR SCENE, YOU’RE SEEN GOLDEN BELL BREAKFAST [1.]

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[1] Thomas Cully and Domenico Guadalupe [2] Troy McLellan [3] Dr. Robert Avossa, Domenico Guadalupe, Thomas Cully and Frank Barbieri [4] Troy McLellan, Ethel Isaacs Williams, Susan Saturday, Jim Saturday and Chuck Stout [5] Ami Zak, Roxana Scaffidi, Mary Sol Gonzalez [6] West Boca High staff receiving grant funded by West Boca Medical Center

PULSE Professionals Under 40

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[1] Live entertainment at Wine & Jazz 2017 [2] Mia Blair and Tara Auclair [3] Guests enjoying the Slow Pro 360 video booth [4] Joe Martin and Rosie Martin [5] Delectable appetizers prepared by Deck84

MEMBERSHIP BREAKFASTS [1.]

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[1] Leif Ahnell, Mike Daszkal, Bob Tucker, Mayor Susan Haynie, Troy McLellan and John Sahn [2] Robert Barnum and Casey Ademski [3] Tony Nieves, Nick Martin and Michanne Davidson

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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

CELEBRATE

37 Years as Chamber Members!

Our Member Anniversaries

Thank You For Your Commitment!

52 Years As A Member Ross Realty & Appraisal, Inc. 36 Years As A Member Osborne & Osborne, P.A. 31 Years As A Member Morgan Stanley Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel Royal Palm Place Saint Andrew's School SunTrust Bank Tomasso's Pizza & Subs Town Center at Boca Raton/Simon Property Group Wells Fargo West Boca Medical Center YMCA of South Palm Beach County 30 Years As A Member CenterState Bank 28 Years As A Member Daszkal Bolton LLP La Boca Casa by the Ocean Resort 27 Years As A Member Thomas Workman & Associates CPA's 26 Years As A Member Bill T. Smith, Jr. PA Boca Raton Community High School 24 Years As A Member Palm Beach County Sports Commission 23 Years As A Member Boca Ballet Theatre 21 Years As A Member Evert Tennis Academy NAI Merin Hunter Codman 20 Years As A Member Simon & Sigalos, LLP 19 Years As A Member Anthony J. Reitano, CPA, LLC ISG Graphics 18 Years As A Member Jewels In Time Redgrave & Rosenthal LLP 17 Years As A Member Boca Raton Children’s Museum

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16 Years As A Member Greater Boca Raton Estate Planning Council Stratford Court 15 Years As A Member Bazua Enterprises LLC, dba Global Alliance Envirogreen Building Solutions Keller Williams Realty Boca Raton Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Sklar Furnishings 14 Years As A Member CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services TD Bank 13 Years As A Member Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club Schwartz Law Group The Ostroff Group, Inc. 12 Years As A Member Grand Floridian Estate Realty Pinar International Inc. Unity School 11 Years As A Member Boca Raton Regional Hospital Championship Boston's on the Beach & 50 Ocean Comcast Spotlight Henry's N Spa Rapoport's Restaurant Group 10 Years As A Member EY Dubliner JPMorgan Chase Lexington International, LLC Stoltz Realty Company of Florida, Inc. 9 Years As A Member Bell Rock Capital, LLC Dawn of Designs Graphic Studio Evershore Financial Group Keratin Complex Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort 8 Years As A Member Boca Dunes Golf & Country Club Family Rentals and Guest Services Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc. Metro Taxi Plum Productions Video Rocco's Tacos 7 Years As A Member AppleOne Employment Services Barbara Beznos RD, LD/N - Integrated Nutrition, LLC

BocaFertility Center Realty Associates/Boca Raton Properties Deck 84 EG Communications Group First Citizens Bank Florida Blue Incapital Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation Mirtech Corp.

NAIFA - Palm Beaches, Inc. Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. Prime Cigar & Wine Bar Shraiberg, Landau & Page, P.A. Ulysse Nardin, Inc. 6 Years As A Member Aliant Payment Systems Inc. Alman & Katz, DMD, PA Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Cynthia Spray Design & Architecture Fibernet Direct Gulfstream Goodwill Industries JDL Technologies Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Level 5 Security Group, LLC Managed Care Concepts Memorial Healthcare System Millennium International Development Corporation Omar Periu International Proffitt Management Solutions, Inc. Susan J. Brotman, PA The Deltennium Group The Florida Printing Group, Inc. Toll Brothers / Azura Town of Highland Beach U.S. Gold and Silver, Inc. 5 Years As A Member Addison Mizner Elementary School Advent School Arthur Norek Boca Condo Care, Inc. Families First of Palm Beach County Flashback Diner Hammock Pointe Elementary School Lavalle Brown & Ronan PA Mario's Osteria Menorah House Mulhall Family Matters, P.A. Sandpiper Shores Elementary School South Florida Fair The Endurance International Group, Inc. Tijuana Flats Woodfield Country Club *October to December Member Anniversaries

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

WELCOME New Members

To the Chamber Family

THANK YOU TO OUR REFERRING PARTNERS! Barbara Cambia Lynn University Nancy Walsh Walsh Designs

JULY

Karen Lustarten Multi-Media Works, Inc. Mary Wong Office Depot Foundation Lloyd Commiter Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith PLLC

AUGUST

Dr. Jeffrey Zurawin Lifegate Acupuncture

R E F E R R A L R E WA R D S PROGRAM SEPTEMBER

N E W M E M B E R O R I E N TAT I O N I S S P O N S O R E D BY:

Win big by referring a new member to the Boca Chamber!

One FREE ticket to a membership breakfast One FREE spotlight ad in a Business Beat email blast Highlight in Connection Magazine as a referring partner Contact Alison Miuccio at amiuccio@bocachamber.com Connection Magazine |15

YEA!

Entrepreneurs

MENTOR SPOTLIGHT:

2017-18 Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Student Criteria for the YEA! Program The Boca Chamber Education Foundation’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a program of the Golden Bell Education Foundation. YEA! is for students in grades six through twelve who have demonstrated creativity, innovative ideas, academic effort, determination, enthusiasm, the ability to communicate, and a commitment to their community and family. The 2017-18 class marks the 7th year of YEA! Boca Chamber.

We’ve had several success stories in the history of our program. In fact, one of our past winners – Rachel Zietz – the Founder and CEO of the now multimillion-dollar Gladiator Lacrosse company – was just featured in Teen Boss Magazine! Pick up your copy at Barnes & Noble today.

On September 27th, we held orientation for the 2017-18 class and we are thrilled to have a full class of 34 students this year. Look for exciting updates to come.

YEA! IS MADE POSSIBLE BY: THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS OUR PARTNERS! PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Aprogram of the Golden Bell Education Foundation

Aprogram of the Golden Bell Education Foundation

PLATINUM PREMIER CORPORATE

Vice President of Marketing Great Patriot Construction Ed Gagliardi is an experienced C level executive, consultant and coach with a successful track record in sales, marketing and team building. Holding both a BS and an MBA in Marketing, he has served as Interim President, EVP Sales & Marketing for Atlas Paper Mills, Vice President of Marketing for both The Colgate Palmolive Company and Airwick Industries, a former subsidiary of Novartis.

He is currently the Vice President of Marketing for Great Patriot Construction Services located in Boca Raton.

Ed has been with the YEA! Program since its inception, now in its 7th year with the Boca Chamber.

Most Memorable Moment as a YEA! Instructor: " My most memorable moment was seeing my first YEA! Student, Rachel Zietz appear on Shark Tank. What a thrill."

What Ed Has Learned from the Experience: " I have learned that these up and coming entrepreneurs will continue to ensure our county’s economic leadership in the world. We are in good hands."

Advice to Other Mentors:

EDUCATION

"I encourage all mentors to respect these young students for their brilliance and passion, and to instill a sense of urgency to get done what needs to get done and the confidence to openly express their passion to all who will listen."

SUPPORTING

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Ed Gagliardi

What is the Most Powerful Takeway for Each Student? " In my opinion, the most powerful takeaway for each student is simply the exposure to a process which guides them through the creation and delivery of a factbased proposition which makes their idea come alive for others."

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 501(c)3 nonprofit organization 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.

On Thursday, September 28th, we hosted our annual Golden Bell Membership Breakfast. We extend a huge thank you to our sponsor Bluegreen Vacations, keynote speaker Dr. Robert Avossa, and all of the wonderful principals, teachers and staff at Boca Raton public schools. We are thrilled to have given nearly $80K in Golden Bell Education Foundation grants to Boca Public Schools grades K-12. Even more amazing - we raised $7,000 during the breakfast that will go towards next year's grants!

If you were unable to attend, it's not too late to make a difference! Every dollar counts. Please consider donating to the Golden Bell Education Foundation. Your gift will directly impact students in the community by improving educational programs and promoting business skills.

Troy McLellan shakes the hand of Hammock Pointe Elementary Student, Domenico Guadalupe after he spoke about how the Golden Bell grant has benefited his school.

$80K Distributed to Boca Schools ELEMENTARY

MIDDLE

A.D. Henderson University School

Boca Raton Middle School

Addison Mizner Elementary School

Don Estridge High Tech Middle

Boca Raton Elementary School

Eagles Landing Middle School

Calusa Elementary School

Loggers' Run Middle School

Coral Sunset Elementary School Del Prado Elementary School Hammock Pointe Elementary School

HIGH SCHOOLS A.D. Henderson / FAU High School

J.C. Mitchell Elementary School

Olympic Heights High School

Sandpiper Shores Elementary

Spanish River High School

Sunrise Park Elementary School

West Boca Raton High School

Verde Elementary School Waters Edge Elementary School Whispering Pines School

SCHOLARSHIP

It's Not Too Early to Start Giving!

Support Your Local Schools.

You Can Text "GOLDENBELL" to the number 243725 to give!

Every dollar counts.

George Snow Scholarship Fund

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THE AGENDA

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Working Together At NCCI, we take pride in sharing our experience and strong values that make us an industry and community leader. We believe in working closely with area schools, charities, the chamber, and other economic development partners to build a strong community.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

OCTOBER

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International Business Alliance

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PRIME Professionals Group

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Ambassador Meeting

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Leadership Boca Alumni Network

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Ambassador Meeting

PRIME Professionals Group

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Holiday Membership Breakfast

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International Business Alliance

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Ambassador Meeting

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Government Affairs Committee

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New Member Orientation

November Membership Breakfast

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36th Annual Holiday Auction

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October Membership Breakfast

9

Government Affairs Committee

12

New Member Orientation

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Government Affairs Committee

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Small Business Exchange

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Small Business Exchange

14

New Member Orientation

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Economic Development Comm.

15

S.H.A.N

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PULSE Network

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Successful Women in Business

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S.H.A.N.

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Successful Women in Business

Economic Development Committee

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From How to Wow!

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Smart Talk for Women

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Fall Business EXPO!

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