THE BOCA CHAMBER'S QUARTERLY MAGAZINE
SUMMER 2018
ENHANCING COMMUNITY
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CONNECTION MAGAZINE Publisher: Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP Editor: Jordi Gerking
TABLE OF CONTENTS From Your President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BOCA CHAMBER OFFICERS Ethel Isaacs Williams, Kaufman Lynn Construction Chair Susan Saturday, BBX Capital Corporation Chair-Elect Michael Daszkal, Daszkal Bolton LLP Vice-Chair Jim Dunn, JM Lexus Treasurer Troy M. McLellan, Boca Chamber Secretary Jerry Fedele, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Immediate Past Chair DIRECTORS Mohamed Abdalla, Habitat for Humanity Michael Allison Michael Antonello, Lynn University Clara Bennett, Boca Raton Airport Authority Chris Chase, SunTrust Ian Cotner, AT&T Charles Deyo, Cendyn Melanie Dickinson, South Florida Business Journal Andrew Duffell, Research Park at FAU Sophia Eccleston, Florida Power and Light Mitch Feldman, West Boca Medical Center Kevin Fernander, Palm Beach State College Larry Katz, Wells Fargo John W. Kelly, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University Ahnich Khalid, Maggiano's Little Italy Ken Lebersfeld, Capitol Lighting Patty Maczko, Comerica Bank Michael Marshall, Gunster Mark Mileusnic, NCCI Michael Myers, CTCA Jackie Reeves, Bell Rock Capital LLC Sal SaldaĂąa, Town Center at Boca Raton 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 Jenifer Marquart, Sales Associate Jordi Gerking, Marketing & Communications Manager Sherese James-Grow, Foundation Manager, Golden Bell Education Foundation & YEA! Rebecca Robin, Executive Assistant to the President Kathy Jones, Member Services & Administrative Associate 2 | Connection Magazine
Helping You Enhance Our Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Q & A with President Kevin Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Leadership Boca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Boca Chamber Festival Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Member Buzz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Your Scene, You're Seen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Member Anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Network Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Golden Bell & YEA! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ribbon Cuttings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Boca Votes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 New Member Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
Enhancing Boca for Today and Tomorrow Do you ever stop and notice just how incredible Boca Raton really is? You don't have to take it from me. A 2018 study by Livability reported Boca Raton to be the 45th best place to live in all of America. WalletHub followed suit, naming Boca the 6th Best Florida city for finding a job. It's safe to say, both life and business are good in Boca Raton! While the Boca Chamber's mission is to promote and sustain economic prosperity, we fully understand the correlation between a prospering business climate and a thriving community that offers its residents the highest quality of life. For this reason, our commitment to enhancing community extends beyond the here and now, and strategically positions our city for a vibrant tomorrow. Our strategic efforts go well beyond just business. From our work in education, tourism, local politics and the nonprofit community, we have built a firm foundation for widespread and lasting success. This year, the Boca Chamber's Golden Bell Education Foundation is giving away a record-setting $94,000 in grants to Boca Raton public schools. Furthermore, Golden Bell is hosting its inaugural Battle of the Bands on Sept. 28, where local business professionals-turnedrockstars will battle it out on stage. You won't want to miss this excitement! Outside of our work in schools, the Chamber's Tourism Committee has officially announced its 2nd Annual Boca Restaurant Month. Last year, the celebration featured over 25 restaurants – encouraging residents and visitors to eat, stay and play locally while enjoying the incredible array of culinary experiences in Boca Raton. This year, Boca Restaurant Month expects to double its participation, creating an even greater economic impact and exposure for our local businesses!
President & CEO Troy McLellan
"Our commitment extends beyond the here and now, and strategically positions our city for a vibrant tomorrow."
In addition to our A-rated schools and world-class restaurants, the future state of our community relies heavily on electing the right officials to lead us forward. The Boca Chamber's political action committee, Business Leaders United (BLU-PAC) does just that. In June, BLU-PAC endorsed Mayor Scott Singer for Re-Election and Andy Thomson for City Council Seat A based on their pro-business positions. I highly urge you, your employees, neighbors and friends to vote in the August 28th Primary and Special Election. For more information on BLU-PAC's endorsements and the election polling locations, please see page 19. Lastly, we firmly believe that our community is only made stronger by the longstanding philanthropic entities that continue to give back. The Boca Chamber proudly presents Boca Chamber Festival Days, a month-long celebration in August, connecting our for-profit members with the nonprofit community. The goal is to raise funds and awareness for these deserving nonprofits. Please see the full line-up of events on page 9. We are thrilled to have two signature events coming up that present wonderful opportunities for you to connect with our great community. I hope you join us for a night of fun, food and friends as we celebrate Wine & All That Jazz at the Boca Raton Resort & Club on Saturday, Aug. 25. Our Annual Gala is slated for Saturday, Oct. 27, where we will recognize Chair Ethel Isaacs Williams for her two years of service and welcome Susan Saturday as the new Chair of the Board. The Boca Chamber is committed to enhancing our community. We encourage you to get involved, stay involved and help us in our efforts to continue to make Boca Raton the best place to live, work, learn and play.
Moving Forward,
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HELPING YOU TO
ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED TODAY?
COMMUNITY EVENTS From the annual Community Cookout at the YMCA to our upcoming Golden Bell Battle of the Bands. We welcome all!
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GOLDEN BELL We are lucky to live in one of the most beautiful cities in all of America. What are we doing to keep it that way? The Boca Chamber is involved with and provides many opportunities for community enhancement. Not only do we work on cleaning up our parks or preserving our beaches, but the Chamber works hard to enhance our schools, provide programming for young entrepreneurs, endorse probusiness candidates for elected office, encourage tourism and support our nonprofits! Take a look at the categories to the right and find an area where you feel called to get engaged. It's up to us to keep Boca Raton the best place to live, work, learn and play.Â
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Our Golden Bell Education Foundation has given back over $1.4 Million in grants to Boca Raton Public Schools, k-12.
We are now accepting applications for our Young Entrepreneurs Academy. Students Grades 6-12 learn to start real businesses!
BLU-PAC We endorse candidates who are in alignment with issues on our Legislative Agenda and who will fight for them on behalf of business.
TOURISM
LEADERSHIP BOCA
September will mark our 2nd annual Boca Restaurant Month. We encourage people to eat, stay and play locally as we boost economic stability during a traditionally slow month for dining.
Each year, we accept over 40 community business leaders and take them on a 10-week in-depth course into the treasures Palm Beach County has to offer. Learn about the city you call home and make great connections!
Q&A
MEET PRESIDENT ROSS
Kevin Ross
President, Lynn University Growth & Opportunity
Q: You have been immersed in the Boca Raton community for years. What changes have you seen and how has that impacted your students and campus at Lynn University? A: There has been enormous development in and around Boca Raton creating opportunities for students that have never been available before. We think of our area as a midtown that’s booming with exciting new real estate, restaurants and entertainment. I can’t wait to see how it will evolve in the next year alone.
Future Focused
Q: What makes you passionate about serving Lynn University? Talk about your new strategic plan and what we can expect from Lynn 2025.
"Our university has been able to accomplish so much through a team approach, and we're not done yet."
A: Lynn University is defiantly optimistic about the future, and we’ve -President Ross always been that way. Our new strategic plan, Lynn 2025, furthers our mission to provide an innovative, global and personalized education that enables students to realize their potential. It establishes three priorities: engage constituents; elevate the Lynn experience; and expand programs, services, and capabilities.
Partnership with PULSE
Q: Lynn University has recently become the headline sponsor of the Boca Chamber’s PULSE (Business Professionals Under 40) Program. How does this partnership point to Lynn’s mission and strategy for its students and the community? A: Our mission is to prepare students for their future, and there’s no better way than with hands-on experience and interactions with successful people in their field. The PULSE program provides an avenue for not only the young leaders who work at Lynn, but also our most motivated students to make important connections with business leaders who were in their position not too long ago.
Something to Remember
Q: What is your favorite memory as President of Lynn University? How have you gotten to where you are today? A: My favorite memories are Lynn hosting the third and final 2012 presidential debate and completing our 15-year strategic plan, Lynn 2020, two years ahead of schedule. Our university has been able to accomplish so much through a team approach, and we love working at a place that’s not done yet.
Words to Live By
Q: What is something that people might be surprised to know about you? A: I play the guitar in a band called Wolfhawk. I started it in 2015 with a few university colleagues and friends after losing a bet during the university’s annual Celebration of the Arts festival and since then, we have played at events around town, including last year’s Boca Raton Bowl at FAU. Kevin M. Ross was named the fifth president of Lynn University, taking office July 1, 2006. He succeeded his father, Donald E. Ross, who served as Lynn’s president for 35 years. During his tenure as president, the university has made significant strides in support of its strategic plan, Lynn 2020 and now Lynn 2025. Under Ross’ leadership, the university has implemented a redesigned core curriculum, the nationally recognized dialogues; a first-year student experience titled The Citizenship Project; and a three-year undergraduate degree program. Connection Magazine | 5
LEADERSHIP BOCA 2018
Leadership Boca 2018 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
LB '18 Recap: What a Year! It was an amazing year of learning and growing for our 2018 Class of Leadership Boca professionals. Over the course of 10 sessions ranging from Economic Development to Environmental Awareness and Tourism, this year's 41 participants formed lifetime connections, deepened their knowledge of Palm Beach County and will now complete a community-service project to tie it all together. As South Palm Beach County continues to grow and flourish, so has our leadership program. This year we had the pleasure of touring Brightline, South Florida's newest form of public transportation. Also new this year was a stop at Neurocore, a brain performance center in Boca that provides innovative, drug-free programs to strengthen your brain. A special thanks goes out to our committed leaders this year. Lloyd Commiter, Chair of Leadership Boca 2018 and Casey Ademski, Co-Chair, did a phenomenal job of paving the way for a successful 2018 class. Congratulations to Alex Oliveira who was voted by his peers to be the 2018 Class President. Lastly, applications are open for the 2019 Class! Visit www.bocachamber.com to apply today.
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Visit www.nationalchamberprogram.com/signup to enroll and start saving today! Fast and Free delivery. Minimum purchase required after discounts and before taxes. Orders outside our local delivery area and most furniture, oversized and special order items do not qualify. Non-qualifying orders incur a delivery charge (minimum charge of $7.95). Many orders can be delivered next business day (between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM) if placed online or via phone by 5:00 PM or via fax by 3:00 PM, local time (In most locations). Other restrictions apply. See business.officedepot.com, call 888.2.OFFICE or ask your Account Manager for details. Office Depot isMagazine a trademark of The Office Club, Inc. ©2016 Office Depot, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 | Connection
THE CHAMBER’S
2018 Boca Raton Resort & Club October 27, 2018
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Thomas Madden, Transmedia Pattie Goldenberg, Rodan & Fields Adam Moss, Clarity EPS, Inc. Cristina Escalante, The SilverLogic Alex Oliveira, Prediq Media Mark Toor, Computer Care, Inc. Deborah Carman, Carman Law Firm Ken Huntman, Awards by Academy Gail Eagle, JES Publishing Joseph Santini, Coldwell Banker Martine Pierre-Paul, First Citizens Bank Matt Blank, Signarama Deerfield Beach Erick Solms, Simplitfy
THANK YOU TO OUR REFERRING PARTNERS In March, April and May 2018, the Boca Chamber members listed in the left column referred one of their contacts to join, and they did!
THE REWARDS: Refer a member? Get rewarded! You will receive: - One FREE ticket to a membership breakfast - One FREE spotlight ad in a Business Beat email blast - One highlight in Connection Magazine Contact Alison Miuccio at amiuccio@bocachamber.com
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New Member Orientation is a luncheon held at the Boca Chamber. New Chamber Members have the opportunity to meet the Chamber's professional team, the Chair of the Board of Directors and fellow new Chamber members. This luncheon provides valuable information on what the Chamber has to offer and some of the benefits of being a Boca Chamber Member! Lunch is provided.
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BCFD CALENDAR 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 a fun-filled event during the month of August!
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Join us at one or all of the 25 BCFD events happening this August! Support our local nonprofits and the incredible missions they serve. For a detailed list of the events, visit bocachamber.com.
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13 Boca's Got Talent!
19 Beer & Bingo
26 Bowling for Bread
8 Caribbean Dreamin'
14 Sniff and Sip with doTERRA
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27 Build Your Own Pizza & Wine Tasting
28 Red, White & Brew
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Throwback Thursday
SPONSORS Special thanks to the Boca Chamber Festival Days sponsor: Allegiance Home Health & Rehab and to this year's Photography Sponsor who will be catching all of the events in-action, Debra Somerville Photography! Visit her work at debrasomervillephoto.com
THE LOGO Each year, students from West Boca Raton Community High School's Graphic Design Academy submit their artwork to be featured as the upcoming Boca Chamber Festival Days logo! This year, Lindsey Goldstein was chosen as the winner! We love her fun and playful take on BCFD, symbolized by a Boca Chamber Ferris Wheel. Lindsey was honored at the Boca Chamber's April membership breakfast for her great design!
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MEMBER BUZZ BOCA RATON AIRPORT & BORDER PROTECTION FACILITY OFFICIALLY OPENS
WALLETHUB NAMED BOCA RATON THE 6TH BEST CITY FOR FINDING A JOB
At 10:30AM on May 31st, the much-anticipated U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility officially opened at the Boca Raton Airport. The occasion was celebrated the previous evening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception, which was attended by many of Boca Raton’s government, civic and business leaders.
The Sunshine State’s economy has seen its fair share of storm clouds in recent years, with the Great Recession taking a significant toll on both the housing market and tourism industry. And it took another huge hit in 2017, as hurricane Irma cost the state 1.8 million outof-state visitors. But things are looking brighter of late, despite the natural disaster’s impact.
Festivities began with Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer cutting the ribbon at the CBP facility, which was followed by the reception inside the neighboring Privaira Private Aviation hangar. Attendees enjoyed light international fare and live steel drum music, before transitioning to the speaking portion of the evening. Airport Executive Director, Clara Bennett, began by thanking the numerous individuals, departments and organizations that helped bring the CBP facility to fruition. She then highlighted the significance of opening a CBP facility in Boca Raton. “Throughout its history, the Airport has served as a catalyst for economic growth, playing a pivotal role in the development of Boca Raton as a major hub for corporate headquarters and international commerce,” Bennett said. “Beyond the economic impact, the new facility will ultimately be about connecting the Boca Raton Airport to the rest of the world.” With the CBP facility now officially open, readers are encouraged to follow the Airport on their social media profiles and through the website at BocaAirport.com for news releases on the first plane, first jet, first Vet and first pet to utilize the CBP facility.
MULTI-MEDIA WORKS PRESIDENT FEATURED AS 'INSPIRING ENTREPRENEUR' IN VOYAGE MAGAZINE Karen Lustgarten, President of Multi-Media Works, Inc., is featured as an “Inspiring Entrepreneur” and “Boca Raton’s Rising Stars” in VoyageMIA magazine. The article in the online magazine resulted from an anonymous tip recommending Karen’s entrepreneurial journey as a story that would inspire readers. “I can only guess the tip came from an attendee at the presentation I gave at the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce a year ago,” says Karen. “In that presentation, I traced my entrepreneurial journey and received a standing ovation at the end. Attendees commented they found it inspiring, so I assume the referral to an editor came from that event.” To read the interview in "Inspiring Stories", visit www.voyagemia.com. Multi-Media Works, Inc. is a multiple award-winning company that exposes you in the media, only your remarkable parts. The mission is to discover, brand and promote remarkable you (Yes you are!) in video, PR, print and social media. With offices in Palm Beach and Broward Counties, Multi-Media Works is a Trustee member of the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.
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Florida’s economy is expected to reach $1 trillion in 2018, a number greater than that of all but 15 countries. And the unemployment rate is at just 3.9%, below the national average of 4.1%. But not everywhere in Florida provides the same employment opportunities. In order to help Floridians make all the right moves, WalletHub compared 135 Florida cities based on 16 metrics that collectively speak to the employment environment that can be found in each. We considered factors ranging from the number of job openings per unemployed resident and the average starting salary to the share of employers providing benefits and the length of the average work day. Overall, Boca Raton landed at #6 on the list of Best Cities for Finding a Job in Florida. Sarasota, FL came in at the #1 spot. Factors for the rankings included: job opportunities, employment growth, monthly average starting salary and unemployment rates. To view the complete list visit www.wallethub.com.
BOCA RATON TRIBUNE & BOCA CHAMBER RADIO CREATE PARTNERSHIP The Boca Raton Tribune is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Boca Chamber Radio as the two will now work together in bringing the best of local news to Boca Raton. A hyper-local radio station, Boca Chamber Radio is everything Boca. From news, to sports, to entertainment, Boca Chamber Radio has it. Joe Brennan and Dean Miuccio bring over 50 years of combined work in major radio and TV stations in the United States and for the last year have brought Boca Chamber Radio to life. Miuccio's TV/Radio career has taken him to numerous stations from New York to Florida. His television career includes working with Dick Clark and Dick Clark Productions, as the voice of game shows on NBC & The Family Channel, "Let's Make a Deal", "Family Secrets", and "That's My Dog". Brennan has done everything from an on-air talent to Voice-over/ commercial production, radio news anchor, TV Helicopter Traffic Anchor-Photojournalist/NBC6 Miami and management. Brennan has traveled in his career holding down positions in several medium to major radio markets. With the new partnership with Boca Chamber Radio, The Boca Raton Tribune will have its reporters on shows such as Good Day Boca, where they will talk about upcoming stories, breaking news, and entertainment. Listen at bocachamberradio.com or download the app on your smart device.
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+1 561-237-7900 | lynn.edu/boca-chamber iPad is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy or parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431; via email at titleixcoordinator@lynn.edu; by phone at +1 561-237-7727 or to the U.S. Dept. of Education OCR. Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call +1 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. ©2018 Lynn University
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YOUR SCENE, YOU’RE SEEN
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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
CELEBRATE
37 Years as Chamber Members!
Our Member Anniversaries
Thank You For Your Commitment! 32 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. Proskauer Rose LLP Saint John Paul II Academy Trustbridge
17 Years As A Member Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park, Inc. Danburg Properties of Boca Raton Hospice of Palm Beach County PNC Bank
29 Years As A Member Boca Raton Airport Authority
13 Years As A Member Boca Raton Firefighters & Paramedics Benevolent Assoc, Inc. LFC Development, LLC
28 Years As A Member Kaufman, Rossin & Co. 27 Years As A Member Publix Supermarkets 26 Years As A Member Garber & Garber CPAs, P.A. Lang Realty, Inc. Omni Middle School South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry 25 Years As A Member Happy & Healthy Products, Inc. 24 Years As A Member Greenfield Group 23 Years As A Member Capitol Lighting Minuteman Press Stanley Steemer of South Fla, Inc. 22 Years As A Member Boca By Design Boca Nursing Services, Inc. Grandview Preparatory School Twin Palms Center for the Disabled 21 Years As A Member All-Tag Corporation 20 Years As A Member Bauman Medical Group, PA 18 Years As A Member Feldman Design Studio, Inc. National Multiple Sclerosis Society Schnabel Learning
15 Years As A Member Unique Gifts & Premiums Winner's Award Group, Inc. 14 Years As A Member Computer Community Hospital Nat Steinart and Associates, LLC
12 Years As A Member Copans Printing & Graphics, Inc. Morton's The Steakhouse, Boca Raton Ten Golden Rules Valerie Kolbert ARNP, PA 11 Years As A Member Fairfield Inn & Suites Boca Intra-Lock System International Katz Baskies LLC Kiwanis of Boca Raton Michael Gordon, AAI Stortec Systems Co. LLC 10 Years As A Member Carlos Aristizรกbal MedExpress Urgent Care 9 Years As A Member Chris Evert Charities Day Pitney/Chapin Ballerano & Cheslack Elements Massage Boca Raton Loxahatchee Everglades Tours Town Center Executive Suites Travelpro International, Inc. 8 Years As A Member 3Cinteractive Advent Square Senior Community With Assisted Living BarCharts Publishing, Inc. Beighley, Myrick, Udell & Lynne, P.A. Defender Resorts dba Ventura at Boca Everglades University Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County Lakeside Terrace Shutts & Bowen, LLP Sinclair Broadcasting Group - WTVX
Spanish River Community High School The Boca Raton Tribune - Heizer Corp, Inc. The Buzz Agency of Florida, LLC TooJay's United Way of Palm Beach County US Foods Weblink International Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. 7 Years As A Member Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine - Florida Atlantic University Computer Care, Inc. Ducerus, Your Total College Solution Hollander Sleep Products, LLC Hurricane Coffee & Tea Intranet Communications Group, Inc. Vidpop Productions 6 Years As A Member Advantage Tenant Leasing LLC Budget Blinds of East Boca Raton Diagnostic Centers of America Lee Realty Team w/ Boca Luxury Realty Positive Pocket Prestige Technology Corporation SBA Communications Corporation Sharon & Caron Group of Keller Williams Singer Law Office, P.A. StarMark Business Solutions, Inc. State Representative Bill Hager United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC 5 Years As A Member 101 Renaissance Centre Alfa J Services Pest Control Atrium Financial Center Boca Bookkeeping Burt & Max's Business Growth Consulting Services, LLC Crystal Corporate Center Farmer's Table FL-Accounting & Advisers Gloria Wank, GRI/Realty Associates Hileman Law, PA Lord & Taylor 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 Sandler Training / Lewis Fogel South City Plaza The Breast Center at West Boca Diagnostic Imaging TLC Animal Hospital *July to September Anniversaries
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5 TIPS TO BETTER NETWORKING
Network Better By Greta Schulz
Schulz Business Sellutions 1. Which Organizations Do You Belong to? A common comment I get when talking about networking is, “I go to everything, I network all of the time, I go to everything in town!” In addition to simply being exhausted and collecting more business cards than a bowl at a tradeshow, you aren’t really accomplishing much. So, what should you do?
2. Be Choosy Be selective about where you network. Of course there are some obvious places that make sense; the chamber, a trade organization, a charity volunteer opportunity and a leads group. The Boca Chamber offers over 150 events each year, but it's important to be selective about which events are right for your business! From women's groups, to young professionals, to Ribbon Cuttings and Black Tie galas... there is something just for you.
3. Set Goals Go to a networking event with a purpose. Always set goals when you are networking. Look up the event attendees in advance and find two people you are going to have a conversation with. Follow up with them, grab coffee, look for strategic alliances!
4. Understanding Strategic Alliances A strategic alliance exists when you intentionally form a connection with someone to puruse a similar objective, but don’t compete with each other. This is your true purpose when you are networking, NOT selling!
5. Let Google Do the Work One of the best Google features for salespeople are Google Alerts. You need to have a gmail account and when you do, go to ALERTS. List all that you would like to learn about and let google send you that information daily. For example, receive alerts on your top clients and prospects, information about the industries you sell to, your competitors etc. This is a great way to stay in front of your clients and prospects without just sending them stuff about you.
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GOLDEN BELL & YEA!
Golden Bell
The Boca Chamber's Education Foundation Supporting K-12 Public Schools in Boca Raton The Golden Bell Education Foundation (Golden Bell) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that exists for the sole purpose of supporting the Boca Raton public school system and administering education programs that promote business skills and workforce readiness. Established in 1991, Golden Bell has granted $1.4 Million since its inception, and has impacted over 800,000 students in grades K-12. Each year, we invite all Boca Raton public schools to submit applications for a Golden Bell grant. The grant cycle is open from January through April. Funds are awarded to deserving and innovative programs. We are pleased to announce that $94,000 of grant money will be dispursed to Boca Raton public schools at the September Membership Breakfast on Thursday, September 13th. To learn more about how you can support the mission of Golden Bell, please contact Sherese James-Grow at (561) 395-4433 ext. 232 or sjamesgrow@bocachamber.
Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Each year, students speak at the Golden Bell breakfast to tell how a Golden Bell grant has impacted their education.
SAVE THE DATES! 9.13.18 -- Golden Bell Breakfast 9.14.18 -- YEA! Applications Close 9.28.18 -- Golden Bell Battle of the Bands
Applications are open now!
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is an exciting program that transforms local middle and high school students into entrepreneurs. Through the nine-month long curriculum, students in grades 6-12 develop life skills, generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, and launch their very own companies. The program culminates with a shark tank style event as students pitch their ideas to a panel of investors. YEA! is held every Wednesday from 4:30 -7:30 p.m. at Saint Andrews School, September 2018 through May 2019. Do you know someone who would like to join our YEA! class of 2019? Are you interested in becoming a business mentor or learning more about sponsorship opportunities? For more information about the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, contact Sherese James-Grow at (561) 395-4433 or sjamesgrow@bocachamber.com. Garret Goodman and his company, Taste Tags, won the 2018 Investor Panel Competition. He competed at regionals in Rochester, NY.
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BOCA VOTES
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It ’s your responsibility. Our Mission Boca Votes is the Boca Chamber's initiative to encourage all residents to exercise their right to vote. Are you happy with the sustainable growth in our community? Vote to keep it that way! Are you disatisfied with hanges in our city? Vote to make a difference!
The Statistics Did you know? Only 15% of registered voters participated in the last Boca Raton Municipal Election. It's up to you to change that statistic. Vote to protect your small business. Vote for your voice to be heard. Vote to make Boca Raton the place you want to live.
Get Registered You can register to vote on the Palm Beach County superivisor of elections page. Just visit www.pbcelections.org and go to voter registration. The deadline for registering to vote in order to participate in the August Primary election is July 30, 2018.
Vote on Tuesday, August 28th in the Boca Raton Primary & Special Election.
Polling Locations & Important Dates Tuesday, August 28, 2018 marks the date of the Primary and Special Election in Boca Raton. To find your polling location, please visit www.pbcelections.org/precintfinder. Any qualified Palm Beach County voter is also entitled to vote by mail ballot. Simply complete the online application on www.pbcelections.org and mail it in to the Supervisor of Elections. Vote. It's your responsibility!
BLU-PAC ENDORSED
Mayor Singer is a person of high integrity. He is a visiornary with good judgement who will lead Boca Raton forward in a way that balances projected growth.
Re-Elect Scott Singer Mayor City of Boca Raton
Andy Thomson has the experience and insight to keep Boca the world-class city it is today. His expertise in transportation will help solve our traffic needs.
Andy Thomson Boca Raton City Council Seat A
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NEW MEMBERS TRUSTEE MEMBERS March 1 - May 31, 2018
BV Group - UBS Private Wealth Management (561) 416-6921 www.ubs.com/team/bvgroup Ed Ventrice Boca Raton, FL 33431 Cheribundi Inc. (832) 622-5149 www.cheribundi.com Steve Pear Geneva, NY 14456
GENERAL MEMBERS 4D Associates International LLC (954) 913-7714 www.4dassociates.com Elizabeth Caputo Boynton Beach, FL 33435 A Time to Move (561) 336-5926 www.atimetomove.com Robin Meyerowitz Boynton Beach, FL 33436 AdGraphics (954) 974-9925 www.adgraphics.us Cliff Zoref Pompano, FL 33069 Allegra Fung, Esq. (561) 340-4565 Allegra Fung West Palm Beach, FL 33411 American Investment Planners, LLC (866) 932-5130 www.americaninvestmentplanners.com Barbara Magor Deel Boca Raton, FL 33434 AR Medical Solutions (954) 612-8008 www.armedicalsolutions.com Avner Reoven Boca Raton, FL 33487 Arne Roslund Photography (561) 392-8333 www.photofl.com Robin Roslund Boca Raton, FL 33432 Art's In You (561) 239-5404 www.artsinyou.com Maria Vigne Boca Raton, FL 33433 ASAP Courier & Logistics, a Need it Now Delivers Company (954) 527-4444 www.nindelivers.com Mitchel Guttenberg Lauderhill, FL 33311 Ascendo Resources (954) 378-0001 www.ascendo.com Peri Ginsberg Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Concierge Counseling for the VIP, LLC (561) 479-911 www.conciergecounselingforthevip.com Kim Scheft Boca Raton, FL 33431 Baron Payroll LLC (561) 449-2500 www.baronpayroll.com Gary Schear Boynton Beach, FL 33437 20| Connection Magazine
Eau Spa (561) 540-4885 www.eauspa.com Rebecca Valenza Manalapan, FL 33462
Sack Lunch Marketing (561) 455-4155 www.sacklunchmarketing.com Kara Clapp Delray Beach, FL 33445
GardaWorld Cash Services (561) 289-7952 www.garda.com Hayden Trepeck Boca Raton, FL 33431
The Florida House Experience (954) 422-1456 www.fherehab.com Kathy Hurt Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Regions Bank (954) 707-1305 www.regions.com John Davis West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort (954) 428-2850 www.wyndhamdeerfieldresort.com Claude Dubois Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Beautiful Faces by Anna (561) 569-5647 www.beautifulfacesbyanna.com Anna Yermenson Boca Raton, FL 33487
Center for Long Term Care Planning (561) 272-0720 www.avaplans.com Michael Teller Boca Raton, FL 33431
Bella di Sole Boutique (561) 392-7676 www.belladisole.com Angela Peck Boca Raton, FL 33432
Choice Mortgage Bank, Inc. (561) 362-8441 www.choicemortgagebankinc.com Rosa Calderon Boca Raton, FL 33432
Benihana (561) 962-9980 www.benihana.com Brian Chodash Boca Raton, FL 33432
CI Group (954) 342-7551 www.the-cigroup.com Raquel Salvato Boca Raton, FL 33487
Benny's Mobile Detailing (561) 704-8933 Benjamin Mandell Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Citi Mortgage / Jarret Berman (516) 965-4145 www.citi.com/jarretberman Jarret Berman Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Bizedge (216) 337-5046 www.biz-edge.com Justin Hothem Boca Raton, FL 33431 Boca Lago Country Club (561) 482-5000 www.bocalago.com Jen Marden Boca Raton, FL 33433 Boca Signworks, LLC (561) 393-6010 www.bocasignworks.com John Stingel Boca Raton, FL 33432 BocaFamily Magazine (561) 451-5274 www.bocafamilymag.com Yulimar Trumbo Boca Raton, FL 33497 Bright & Smart (954) 816-3346 www.BrightAndSmart.com Lucy Tamez Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Classic Commercial Services (754) 900-3009 www.classic-commercial.com Bob Cohen Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Coldwell Banker / Forrest White (561) 400- 6779 www.buyandsellfloridahome.com Forrest White Boca Raton, FL 33432 Cross Atlantic Solar LLC (561) 271-1924 www.crossatlanticsolar.com Marcia Kopko Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 Curaleaf (954) 655-7666 www.curaleaf.com Stephanie Kronen Lake Worth, FL 33460 Denise deMarco Designs (201) 602-4147 www.denisedemarco.com Denise deMarco
Burgerim (561) 756-9068 www.bocaratonburgers.com Rob Agjado Boca Raton, FL 33498
Designs by Chad & Jake (561) 997-6675 www.chadandjake.com Steven Gottsegen Boca Raton, FL 33487
Carrabba's Italian Grill (561) 544-8838 www.carrabbas.com/locations/fl/boca-raton Vicki Willis Boca Raton, FL 33433
DHCPA Advisors (305) 707-8007 www.dhcpainc.com David Hernandez Doral, FL 33172
Casa de Montecristo by Prime Cigar (561) 613-6130 www.casademontecristo.com David Resnick Boca Raton, FL 33431
Ella's Euro Matches, LLC (561) 542-1881 www.ellaseuromatches.com Ella Scaduto Boca Raton, FL 33433
NEW MEMBERS Ellie Vail Jewelry LLC (561) 716-3125 www.ellievailjewelry.com Ellie Vail Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida (954) 974-2007 www.equineatsf.org Molly Murphy Boca Raton, FL 33427 ESADoggy (800) 372-4125 www.esadoggy.com Chaz Stevens Boca Raton, FL 33432 eWay Corp, Inc. (641) 919-8899 www.ewaycorp.com John Louros Boca Raton, FL 33487 Ex-Tensions (561) 361-2747 www.ex-tensions.com Kate Harvey Boca Raton, FL 33432 F45 Training Boca Raton (561) 931-8506 www.f45training.com/bocaraton Greg Sebba Boca Raton, FL 33432 Flowers of Boca (561) 465-2968 www.flowersofboca.com Tony Cardile Boca Raton, FL 33431
Galaxy Furniture Inc. (954) 974-1944 www.galaxyfurniture.com Andy Advani Pompano Beach, FL 33073
Gustie Creative LLC (561) 409-5135 www.gustiecreative.com Karen Herman Boca Raton, FL 33431
Garr AI International (561) 271-4750 www.garr-ai.com Brian Garr Boca Raton, FL 33432
GVR Multi Inc. (561) 705-3505 www.gvrcleaningpro.com Graciela Rodriguez Boca Raton, FL 33431
Get Paid for Your Claim (954) 914-5454 www.getpaidforyourclaim.com Dan Labow Boca Raton, FL 33432
Hagan's Towne Insurance Associates, Inc. (561) 231-8084 www.haganstowne.com Charles Hagan Boca Raton, FL 33486
Global Parenting Initiatives/AskDrLinda.com (954) 993-7955 www.askdrlinda.com Linda Abujaber-Ammari Pompano Beach, FL 33062
High America Opioid Awareness Foundation (561) 705-5079 www.highamerica.org Jason Golden Boca Raton, FL 33432
Group Dining (954) 283-2795 www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com /group-dining Tatum Mesorio Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County (561) 355-4764 www.homelesscoalitionpbc.org Marilyn Munoz West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Growth Strategy Consulting (704) 942-1823 www.growthstrategy.consulting Mark Tietbohl
Impact 100 Palm Beach County (561) 336-4623 www.impact100pbc.com Cynthia Krebsbach Boca Raton, FL 33432
Guidant Divorce Advisors, LLC (561) 394-2337 www.guidantadvisors.com Janen Moyer-Pesso Boca Raton, FL 33431
Improv U (561) 706-5128 www.improvu.org Anthony Cutaia Delray Beach, FL 33444
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NEW MEMBERS In Good Hands Home Care Services (954) 709-2113 www.ingoodhandshcs.com Rendy Alfonso Katrinatique (954) 752-4342 www.katrinatique.com Darell Casoria Boca Raton, FL 33432 Launch Media Group (561) 702-2797 www.launchmedia.group Linzi Martin Boca Raton, FL 33487 Law Office of Maxine D. Cheesman PA (561) 656-1715 Maxine Cheesman West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Lord Mortgage & Loan (561) 353-5858 www.lordmtg.com Robert Neadel Boca Raton, FL 33487 Lulo Design Kids (954) 562-4929 www.lulodesignkids.com Catalina Mosoco Boca Raton, FL 33431 Mager Paruas, LLC (954) 763-2800 www.magerparuas.com Joseph Poklemba Hollywood, FL 33020 Management Revenue Solutions (561) 703-5425 www.managementrevenuesolutions.com Pat Campolo Boca Raton, FL 33433 Mini Mitzvahs (561) 373-2028 www.minimitzvahs.com Amy Trujillo Boca Raton, FL 33498 NakedCBD (877) 625-3317 www.nakedcbd.com Kimberlie Marie Boca Raton, FL 33432 New Light Medical LLC (561) 360-6790 www.newlightmed.com Cynthia Weseman Boca Raton, FL 33487 NuBarter (561) 886-9725 www.nubarter.com Gary Field Boca Raton, FL 33433 Olga Aesthetic Medicine (561) 271-4338 www.miznerbotox.com Olga Larossevitch Boca Raton, FL 33432 Onstage Studios (561) 569-8080 www.onstagestudiosboca.com Scott Rippons Boca Raton, FL 33487 Opinion 3 (833) 346-6363 www.opinion3.doctor Jon Salisbury
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OZO2 Eco Dry Cleaners (561) 299-5546 www.ozo2usa.com Irina Rothenberg Boca Raton, FL 33432
Stephen G. Rosen CPA LLC (561) 609-2388 Stephen Rosen Boca Raton, FL 33432
Palm Beach International Academy (561) 338-3811 www.pbiafl.com Jackie Fagan Boca Raton, FL 33432
Tessy Bringas/Signature Paradise Realty International (561) 251-9735 www.floridapropertiesgallery.com Teresa Bringas Boca Raton, FL 33487
Promo Stuff 4 You (561) 870-7010 http://shop.promostuff4you.com/ Jeff Greenberg Boca Raton, FL 33428
The Gudaitis CPA Firm PLLC (954) 756-2624 www.gudaitiscpa.com Jason Gudaitis Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Prosperity Brewers (561) 325-8495 www.prosperitybrewers.com Dominick Peri Boca Raton, FL 33431
The Real List Homes, LLC, a division of Skye Louis Realty (954) 328-5782 www.skyelouisrealty.com/agent/audrey-dixon/ Audrey Dixon Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety (954) 942-7210 www.pyebarkerfire.com Louis Frazzano Pompano Beach, FL 33069 QMtel Communications (561) 571-7779 https://QMtel.com Mike Feravolo Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Reliant Insurance Adjusters (561) 288-6434 www.reliantpa.com Scott Scovin Boca Raton, FL 33433 Royalty International Insurance Alliance (561) 866-3020 www.royaltyalliance.com Yara Mustafa Boca Raton, FL 33433 Shoes for Crews, LLC (561) 683-5090 www.shoesforcrews.com Taylor Stevens Boca Raton, FL 33431 SLRhealth (917) 750-0123 Sharon Rubin Boca Raton, FL 33431 SOS Children's Villages Florida (954) 444-2610 www.sosflorida.com Dawn Seay Coconut Creek, FL 33073 Spark Creative Group (561) 314-1355 www.sparkfl.com Edson Daquinta Boca Raton, FL 33487 SparkleTeam (561) 988-6119 www.sparkleteam.com Arely Castellon Boca Raton, FL 33487 Sports & Orthopedic Center (561) 314-7200 www.sportsorthocenter.com Judy Roy Boca Raton, FL 33434 Steier Dental Implants & Prosthetics (561) 395-3190 www.steierdentistry.com Linda Hanono Boca Raton, FL 33486
Tiv Perfume (855) 813-1146 www.tivperfume.com Cynthia Jerry Boca Raton, FL 33431 TotalScape Design, Inc. (561) 247-4485 www.totalscapedesign.com Darren Gruner Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Trattoria Vespri Siciliani (561) 430-5110 www.vesprisiciliani.net Tom Vespri Boca Raton, FL 33432 True Restaurant (561) 334-2144 www.truebocaraton.com Susan Boni Boca Raton, FL 33432 Up A Notch Design (561) 213-0895 www.upanotchdesign.com Scott Novack Boca Raton, FL 33428 Value Capital Funding (561) 288-4510 www.valuecapitalfunding.com Alison Centerbar Boca Raton, FL 33432 Viteri Vibes (571) 224-4540 www.viterivibes.com Sandy Viteri Boca Raton, FL Wyz Consulting Limited aka LAING CONSULTING AND RESEARCH GROUP (242) 397-6541 www.wyzconsulting.com Zhivargo Laing Orange Park, FL 32073 Youfit Boca Town Center (561) 367-2326 www.youfit.com Spencer Washington Boca Raton, FL 33431 Zip in Media Productions, LLC (305) 482-1285 http://zipinmedia.com/boca-raton-video-production-company/ Brian Zippin Miami, FL 33145
THE CALENDAR
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
4
4th of July
1-31
Boca Chamber Festival Days
1-30 Boca Restaurant Month
6
Boca Chamber Ambassador Meeting
3
Prime Professionals Round Table
3
Labor Day
10
New Member Orientation
3
Boca Chamber Ambassador Meeting
4
International Business Alliance
12
July Membership Breakfast
7
International Business Alliance
7
PRIME Professionals Round Table
12
Government Affairs Committee
9
August Membership Breakfast
7
Boca Chamber Ambassador Meeting
17
Economic Development Committee
9
Government Affairs Committee
11
New Member Orientation
17
PULSE Network
14
New Member Orientation
13
Golden Bell Membership Breakfast
19
Successful Women in Business Luncheon
15
South Healthcare Advocacy Network
13
Government Affairs Committee
16
Successful Women in Business Network
18
Small Business Exchange
20
Technology Event: Back to Basics
24
Smart Talk for Women
24
Membership After-Hours Network
19 21
Economic Development Committee
25
Wine & All That Jazz
23 25
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Economic Development Committee
25
Smart Talk for Women
17
25
Membership After-Hours Network
27
Successful Women in Business
28
Golden Bell Battle of the Bands
GOLDEN BELL
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