Boca Chamber Connection July 2013

The Official Publication of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce

Boca Chamber

July - September 2013 www.bocaratonchamber.com

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OfficersKeith O'Donnell, Avison Young, ChairRandy Nobles, Chair-ElectKevin Ross, Ed.D., Lynn University, Vice ChairJerry Fedele, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, TreasurerTroy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP, President & CEO/SecretaryCheryl Budd, NCCI, Immediate Past Chair

DirecTOrsAnthony Barbar, Barbar & Associates, LLCVic Beninate, AT&TMichael Daszkal, Daszkal Bolton LLPMelanie Dickinson, South Florida Business JournalJohn Duffy, 3Cinteractive, LLCMitch Feldman, West Boca Medical CenterPeter Gallo, Ph.D., St. Andrew’s SchoolElisa Garcia, Office Depot, Inc.Rick Hayduk, Boca Raton Resort & ClubEthel Isaacs Williams, Florida Power & Light CompanyLarry Katz, Wells FargoMike Kaufman, Kaufman Lynn ConstructionBonnie Kaye, Kaye CommunicationsRick Konsavage, Ocean Properties, Ltd.John Maloney, Jr., Bluegreen VacationsCynthia Prestwood, Merrill Lynch (Bank of America)Jackie Reeves, Bell Rock CapitalRocki Rockingham, Jarden Consumer SolutionsTim Snow, George Snow Scholarship Fund Chuck Stout, CBIZ Meridian Insurance Group

PrOfessiOnal TeamTroy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP, President & CEOBeth Johnston, Executive Vice President Firdaus Dotiwala, V.P., Finance & AdministrationSarah Pearson, V.P., Business Development Sandy Cimbaro, Marketing & Communications CoordinatorChasity J. Navarro, Events CoordinatorSteven Bleier, Senior Sales Associate Sharon Ramsey, Sales AssociateKathy Sheridan, Member Service & Administrative Associate Lynn B. Grant, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

Publisher: Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCPEditor: Sandy Cimbaro

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Table of Contents

message - chamber President . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Buy chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Wine & all That Jazz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5chamber member anniversaries . . . . . . . . . . 6connect With members Through networking . 7Government affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10leadership Boca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11The Boca chamber “seen” . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Boca chamber committees . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15Young entrepreneurs academy . . . . . . . . . . 16ribbon cuttings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17member news . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18new members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-22events calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23surf into summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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As you can see by the cover of this Connection magazine, this issue focuses on Connecting Members. Since the Boca Chamber was established in 1952 we have been creating connections. By connecting your business to the

Boca Chamber, you immediately multiply your connections to your target audience and build long-term relationships to grow your business.

On page 5 you will read about the signature event for the Boca Chamber Festival Days, Wine & All That Jazz. Boca Chamber Festival Days, held during the month of August, is a series of events where non-profit and for profit companies connect to Enhance our Community.

Starting in September our Chamber will be connecting you to a series of business development sessions lead by Annette Gray, President/CEO, Global Business Development Center. This series, titled IMPACT, provides the tools you need to effectively connect your business with your market. Annette’s article, on page 7, provides some great tips for networking effectively.

Leadership Boca 2013, which was successfully completed in June, connects business leaders with the issues that affect our community and businesses. These business leaders also form strong connections with each other which builds a strong network of business leaders in our community. This enables them to contribute their resources to enhancing South Palm Beach County.

The Boca Chamber committees represent a broad cross section of the industries and professional leadership of Boca Raton. These committees work constantly for you to ensure you can connect with community leaders and elected officials, stay informed of advances in the healthcare industry, learn about technologies that will help your business succeed, and bring year-round tourism to the greater Boca Raton area. You can learn more about our committees on pages 14 and 15. If you are interested in hearing more about them, please contact Sarah Pearson at [email protected].

Business is about connecting. Whether it’s to other businesses, community leaders that influence the way you work, or technologies that will improve your business and your reach, the Boca Chamber has you covered!

To your success,

By Troy m . mclellancce, fccP

President & ceO

Business is About ConnectingA message from your Chamber President & CEO

Greater Boca raton chamber of commerce1800 N. Dixie Highway • Boca Raton, FL 33432

p: 561-395-4433 • f: [email protected] • www.bocaratonchamber.com

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Join the Buy Chamber club and drive more attention to your business! Contact Steven Bleier at 561-395-4433 ext. 229 or email [email protected] for details.

advertising Premiums / specialtiesUnique Gifts & Premiums(561) 750-8380 www.uniquegiftsandpremiums.com

advertising – Outdoor Billboard Connection(561) 632-8807 www.bocabillboards.com

attorney - mediatorLaw Office of Robin Caral Shaw(561) 504-9090 www.robincaralshaw.com

attorneys - Personal injuryLesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC(561) 367-7799 www.lesserlawfirm.com

Business servicesElite Executive Assistants(561) 853-2230 www.eliteea.com

caterersA Alexander Events Catering(561) 243-2539 www.alexanderevent.com

condo / HOa associationHawk-Eye Management, Inc.(561) 392-1600 www.hawkeyemanagementinc.com

consultantsProffitt Management Solutions Inc.(561) 582-6060 www.proffittmanagement.com

counselingRelational Consultants(561) 715-6404 www.relationalconsultantsgroup.com

credit card ProcessingCredomatic Merchant Services(954) 755-8960 www.credomaticmerchantservices.com

Dry cleaning Delivery / Pick UpDryClean To Go(561) 479-8411 www.mydrycleantogo.com

Hair restoration for men/WomenBauman Medical Group(561) 394-0024 www.baumanmedical.com

Health / fitness clubsMichael’s Body Scenes(561) 750-7945 www.bodyscenes.com

Hospital / HealthcareJoe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital(954) 265-JDCH (5324) www.jdch.com

Hotels & motelsWyndham Hotel - Boca Raton(561) 368-5200 www.wyndhamboca.com

insuranceNorthwestern Mutual Financial Network(561) 962-2927 www.ruhlfinancial.nmfn.com

JewelryGregory’s Fine Jewelry(561) 638-8522

Kitchen & Bath remodelingMTI Kitchen & Bath(561) 200-3791 www.mtikitchenandbath.com

learning centerLearning RX(561) 361-4010 www.learningrx.com/boca-raton

marketing consultantsMarketing & Events By Priscilla(954) 803-9016 www.marketingbyp.com

martial arts / self DefenseProgressive Self Defense Systems(561) 398-3013 www.progressiveselfdefensesystems.com

massage / YogaThe Royal Treatment(561) 716-6569 www.youdeservetheroyaltreatment.com

PrintingMinuteman Press of Boca Raton(561) 392-8626 www.mmpboca.com

real estateLee Realty Team / Bcoa Luxury Realty(954) 629-3069 www.leerealtyteam.com

restaurantFit Foodz Café(561) 451-1420 www.fitfoodzcafe.com

roofingSK Quality Roofing, Inc.(561) 276-8040 www.skqualityroofing.com

school - elementary - secondaryBoca Raton Christian School(561) 391-2727 www.bocachristian.org

signs & letteringSigns Now Boca Raton(561) 395-0745 www.signsnowbocaraton.com

BUY Chamber!Support your fellow Chamber Members by buying their products and using their services.


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Cirque Du Soleil Meets “Wine & All That Jazz”Boca Chamber Festival Days Features Wine & All That Jazz Saturday August 3rd!

Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce will be wining and dining members of the community at “Wine & All That Jazz” on August 3rd.

Wine & All That Jazz, one of the state’s largest wine tasting parties, will be held on Saturday, August 3rd from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. This August night’s classic gives guests the opportunity to sample over 100 fine wines, enjoy lavish hors d’oeuvres provided by several local restaurants, while listening to the sounds of “sweet” jazz. VIP guests will be astonished with the Cirque Du Soleil theme throughout the VIP room! General tickets are available for $60 and VIP tickets are available for $120. Trustee tickets are available for $50 and Trustee VIP tickets are available for $100.

Wine & All That Jazz is the signature event for Boca Chamber Festival Days, a series of city-wide events held during the month of August, organized by the Boca Chamber where non-profits and businesses team up to conduct extraordinary events for the entire community. This year, over 40 events are scheduled! Don’t miss any – the detailed calendar of events is available now at www.bocaratonchamber.com/bcfdschedule

Sponsorships are available. For sponsorship information please contact Sarah Pearson at [email protected] or 561-395-4433 ext. 238..

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GBRCC Member AnniversariesThe companies listed below joined between July and September of the given year.

27 Years as a memberBOCA RATON magazine -

JES PublishingDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Deerfield

Beach - Boca RatonHospice by the Sea, Inc.IBMInvestments LimitedJohn Hancock Financial NetworkJunior League of Boca Raton, Inc.Landon & Associates, PALeonard A. Geronemus, CPA, PALynn UniversityPalm Beach State CollegePersonalized Air ConditioningPlastridge Insurance Agency, Inc.Pope John Paul II High SchoolProskauer Rose LLP

24 Years as a memberBoca Raton Airport

23 Years as a memberKaufman, Rossin & Co., PA

22 Years as a memberPublix Supermarkets

21 Years as a memberAlan I. Garber, CPA, PALang Realty, Inc.Omni Middle SchoolSouth Florida Center for Periodontics &

Implant Dentistry

20 Years as a memberHappy & Healthy Products, Inc.

19 Years as a memberAmerican Heart AssociationGreenfield GroupMary Kay, Inc.

18 Years as a memberCapitol LightingMinuteman PressStanley Steemer of South Fla, Inc.17 Years As A MemberBoca By DesignBoca Nursing Services, Inc.Grandview Preparatory SchoolTwin Palms Center for the Disabled

16 Years as a memberAll-Tag Security Americas Inc.Linda J. Ehrlich, PASouthern Self StorageWeisberg Brause & Company, PA

15 Years as a memberBauman Medical Group, PADel Prado Elementary SchoolFox’sPersonal Limousine Service of

Boca Raton

14 Years as a memberAccrinet Corporation

13 Years as a memberBody Kneads Therapeutic Massage &

Chiropractic Centers, Inc.Feldman Design StudioNational Multiple Sclerosis SocietyPremier Residences of Boca RatonRuth’s Chris Steak HouseSchnabel Learning

12 Years as a memberCentre for the Arts at Mizner Park, Inc.Danburg Properties of Boca RatonHospice of Palm Beach CountyPNC BankRonald Korn ConsultingTerry Lite Consulting, Inc.

11 Years as a memberBoca Raton Dermatology, PADJS Consulting, Inc.

10 Years as a member1st United BankClub Bow WowKids In DistressN4L Strategy ConsultingThe Florida PanthersUnique Gifts & PremiumsVivian Hernandez, MD, FACSWinner’s Award Group, Inc.

9 Years as a memberComputer Community HospitalFred Astaire Dance StudiosNat Steinart and Associates, LLC

8 Years as a memberBlackstone Property ManagementBoca Raton Firefighters & Paramedics

Benevolent Assoc, IncCartridge World Boynton BeachComputerWorX, Inc.Coverall Cleaning ConceptsDevcon Security Services Corp.Katzman, Wasserman, Bennardini &

Rubinstein, P.A.LFC Development, LLCNature’s BestPrestige Limousines, Inc.Sol Children Theatre TroupeWeiner, Lynne & Thompson, P.A.

7 Years as a memberAid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc.

(AVDA)Claire Sheres, P.A. Real EstateCopans Printing & Graphics, Inc.Global Corporation, Inc.HSBC Securities, USAMattlin & Kovacs, PLMorton’s The Steakhouse, Boca RatonTen Golden RulesValerie Kolbert ARNP, PA

6 Years as a memberAll Global Solutions InternationalBob Lappin & The Palm Beach PopsCommunity Blood Center of South

FloridaFairfield Inn & Suites BocaGrace A. Noethen, P.A.Intra-Lock System InternationalKatz Baskies LLCKiwanis of Boca RatonKonquest Inc., General ContractorStortec Systems Co. LLCThe Gordon Agency

5 Years as a memberADCO Technology Solutions, LLCBoca Biolistics, LLCCarlos AristizábalDistinguished Kitchens and Baths, LLCFive Star PaintingLaw Office of Robin Caral Shaw, PAMedExpress Urgent CareSunrise Recycling

Thank you members!!! see an error? The Boca Chamber strives for accuracy in all of our information. If you see an error in your company's information,

please log in to your account at www.bocaratonchamber.com or email [email protected] with the corrected details. Thank you!


Networking effectively is a great way to build your business. By taking the time to meet with other business people and discovering Synergies you can

develop relationships that will provide great rewards for you in the future. Undoubtedly, networking is one of the proven methods for growing a business. Networking is not now, nor never has been, a quantifiable process. Although there are academics who study social networks who are mathematicians, behaviorists and even physicists, the reality is that day to day treatment of others, support and exchanges we call networking is an ART... the art of communication. Below are a few tips for preparing for and making your networking activities meaningful.DefineyourpurposeforattendingmeetingsBefore going to a meeting, decide the goal you have for attending. Is it to gain new leads, develop relationships with other people at the meeting, or present a new product or service? Having a purpose in mind will help you be effective in your efforts.Beontimeformeetings,anddon’tleaveearlyWhen you go to a meeting, respect the other attendees and the host. If you arrive late, you disrupt the flow of the meeting. If you leave early, people who have heard your presentation will not be able to find you to ask questions or offer assistance.WearyournametagontherightBy placing your name tag on the right, people you shake hands with will easily be able to see it, making it more likely that they will remember you later on.HaveaneffectivehandshakeYour handshake is the first impression that many people will have of you when you meet them. Your handshake should be firm, but not bone-crushing. Nor should your hand flop around like a limp fish. Practice your handshake with a partner until you have it down right.SpeakClearlyandConciselyWhen you have your opportunity to speak at a meeting, make sure that everyone can understand what you are saying, and that you get your message across. If you are given a microphone, make sure to use it so people on the far side of the room can hear your message. Respect the other people in the room by limiting your speech to the allotted time.MakeeyecontactAs you give your introduction to the group, look around the room and try to catch the eyes of those listening to you. Don’t just stare at an empty wall, or at one person. Make each person in the room feel like you are addressing them personally.

Work the room with small talk first; don’tstay in one place too long and plan yourconversationgenerators.Plan how you are going to meet and engage people at the event. Rather than jumping into conversations with a sales pitch, think of a few pieces of small talk that you can use to get started. (Topics like the weather and sports results are OK, while politics and religion are probably not). Also, have some conversation starters that reflect your purpose for attending the meeting. Finally, don’t take up all your time talking to one person. Start a conversation, and if there is mutual interest, plan on coffee or lunch to get into depth. Your goal should be to meet several people.BuildrelationshipsofsupportandrespectThink of networking as a long-term process, where you develop a list of contacts that you can refer business to, and who can refer business to you. The best way to accomplish this is to create lasting relationships.Be a resource to others and genuinely careaboutpeoplePeople you meet will be much more likely to provide you with referrals if they know that you care about them and their business. After all, they will be referring their clients and friends, and don’t want to be embarrassed by a bad experience.Behelpful,andgotheextramileWhile you’re building your reputation and expanding your referral base, nothing will get you further faster than offering a helping hand that over-delivers on expectations. In today’s active and busy environment the question becomes what does one do after mastering the tips above. The answer is not a simple one; but, technology can be used quickly and effortlessly to convert those business cards into a system that can be used to begin a conversation.NetworkingdoesnotmeanglobalemailingBy the end of the event, you will probably have obtained several business cards. Don’t go back to your office and send an email to everybody reminding them that you attended the meeting and what you have to offer. That is spam, and a sure way NOT to get business. Instead, try some of the current ways of sharing information via your smart phone. It is easy, efficient, and reduces the clutter of business cards on your desk.

Bump [iOS, Android] A great way to connect in business environments, Bump acts the same way a paper business card does: it stores and exchanges contact information when tapped against another Bump-enabled

device. However, this can at times be a limitation because contacts must be Bump users. https://bu.mp/

Connecting Members

Connect With Members Through Networkingby Annette Gray, President/CEO, Global Business Development Center

Continued on page 8


WorldCard Mobile [iOS, Android, Windows Mobile] Strictly a business card reader and scanner, WorldCard Mobile scans paper business cards and stores the information in a digital format. This app can also be linked to iCloud and Dropbox accounts

for universal access. http://worldcard.penpowerinc.com/product.asp?sn=158

CardFlick [iOS, Android]Perhaps one of the simplest card reading apps out there, CardFlick users merely “flick” their business cards to each other. A highlight of this app is that for contacts who are not CardFlick users, business cards can be emailed. http://cardflick.co/

CardMunch [iOS]An innovative concept from LinkedIn, this app gathers information after scanning paper business cards and then transfers it into LinkedIn user profiles. One of its drawbacks however, is that it is

only available for iPhone users. http://www.cardmunch.com/

CamCard [iOS, Android]Fast, efficient, and easy to use, this app scans entire sets of business cards that are then cropped to form individual cards. Contact information can also be converted into QR codes. https://www.camcard.com/

Connecting Members

Connect With Members Through Networkingby Annette Gray, President/CEO, Global Business Development Center

For more marketing, business development and planning tips; join Annette Gray and The Boca Chamber team each quarter for the new IMPACT (Interrogate, Manage Your Image, Plan Act Create & Test) Series; a quarterly business development series that provides you with the tools you need to reinvent your business. More information can be found at www.bocaratonchamber.com/impact or call Sarah Pearson at 561.395.4433 ext 238

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Government Affairs Update

By placing the long-term interests of Florida over short-term fixes, elected leaders and the business community continue working

together to help ensure Florida’s economy is coming back strong. Leading by example during the 2013 Legislative Session, lawmakers helped make Florida more competitive by passing more than 25 business-backed bills. Florida continues to adopt policies that will help small businesses and families by standing up for free enterprise and growing the private sector.

The following key state initiatives endorsed by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors bills passed are:

• Protection From Mandated Leave – Protecting Florida businesses and jobs from union mandates by creating a single statewide leave standard.

• Protecting Growth Management – Clarification that an initiative or referendum process in regard to any local comprehensive plan amendment or map amendment is prohibited.

• Supporting a Change in Worker’s Compensation Reimbursement – Revises requirements for determining amount of reimbursement for repackaged or relabeled prescription medication to lower business insurance cost.

Reinstating the 2012-2013 reduction of $300 million in the 2013-2014 higher education budget was also a priority for the Boca Chamber. The FY2013-14 Budget allocates approximately $4 billion for the State University System and fully restores the $300 million that was removed from last year’s budget. This represents over a $24 million restoration to FAU.

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Leadership Boca 2013 Participants Enhance Our Community

LeadershipBoca is an annual program developed by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce for top executives and business leaders to gain in depth knowledge about South

Palm Beach County. Participants apply for this exclusive program, which is only offered once a year. This year, the 40 participants in the Leadership Boca class of 2013 represented small business owners and corporate executives in the areas of law, banking, education, health care and more.

Throughout the program, participants had the

opportunity to interact with leaders of our business community. The class visited the corporate headquarters of ADT, Office Depot, NCCI, and 3Cinteractive where participants were able to speak directly with top executives about the business and their commitment to Palm Beach County. In addition, participants met and spoke with leaders such as executive directors of non-profit organizations, local schools and government officials.

During the program participants were able to network with one another and build relationships that will be beneficial both personally and professionally for years to come. The professional bonds that were created go beyond the traditional business card exchange which creates a meaningful network of business leaders in the community, thus enhancing South Palm Beach County.

The class of 2013 graduated in June after completing nine full days of the program, in addition to a unique

program called SIMSOC, which takes participants through a simulated society experience.

If you would like to be a part of Leadership Boca 2014 and would like more information, please contact Chasity J. Navarro at [email protected]

showcase your business in front of thousands of local buying prospects for an entire year with a single ad!

The 2014 Boca Chamber Annual Magazine is in the planning stages and we are offering you the opportunity to advertise your products or services in this annual publication. This is your once-a-year opportunity to reach the entire Chamber membership plus the greater Boca Raton business community and new residents. A total of 25,000 copies - 12,000 printed and 13,000 digital - will be distributed over the publication’s one-year shelf life. The digital version will not only have a link to each advertiser’s website, but will also be available 24/7 on the Chamber’s and Boca Raton magazine’s websites. If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity please contact Bruce Klein at [email protected] or 561-239-3595.

Leadership Boca Class of 2013

Welcome to the Boca Chamber ‘Seen’!

Membership BreakfastMike Miller, Lucy Chau, Phil Perlman

SWIBMaya Sarkisyan, Susan Wandersman

PULSEJoshua Carelli, Flavia Melo,

Andre Melo, Coco Frey

Membership BreakfastDavid Pankey, Casey Casperson, Rob Sures SWIB

Debbie Cancilla, Susan BrotmanPULSE

Eric Ciupak, Sarah Pearson, Robert Hudson

Membership BreakfastAngie Vyas-Knight, Saul Cohen, Jayne Scala

Trustee ReceptionJohn and Dee Sena

Trustee LuncheonPhilip Studer, Tabitha Stambaugh

Membership BreakfastCarlos Ayala, Matthew Swanson

Mike Campbell

Trustee ReceptionKeith O’Donnell, Wayne Huizenga,

Melissa Aiello, Troy M.McLellan

Trustee LuncheonPatrick Chun, Naren Gursahaney,

Randy Nobles

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Welcome to the Boca Chamber ‘Seen’!

Business Award LuncheonJohn Ruhl, Gisele Camargo

Business Award LuncheonMike Gelin, Paul Garner

Business Award LuncheonTroy M. McLellan, Lenny Chesal, Jeffrey Davis

Anthony Barbar, Lise Orr, Mike Orr

Business Award LuncheonMike Wolfson, Jacqueline Grellinger

Shari Gherman, Patricia Egan

Business Award LuncheonPeter Fernandez, Joe Dayan

Business Award LuncheonJerry Fedele, Jane Ciraulo, Ken Kaylor

Business Award LuncheonAlina Gagnon, Bob Gittlin, Kari Oeltjen

Business Award LuncheonNancy Proffitt, PJ Layng

Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie, Penny Morey

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Connecting Members Connecting Members

Boca Chamber Committees: Always Working For You

AmbassadorsA Boca Chamber Ambassador is a unique individual with the motivation, drive, and desire to help propel local business. This group is the largest committee the Boca Chamber has with over 60 volunteers and is chaired by Chim Francisco, Juice Plus and co-chaired by Michael Jacobson, Future Focus Financial, Inc.

Boca Chamber Ambassadors are committed to expanding their knowledge of Boca Chamber affairs and are reputed as very reliable sources of information. This select group takes great pride in representing the Chamber and assisting members in their quests for success. At regularly scheduled Chamber functions and ribbon cuttings, Ambassadors are visible, helpful and friendly - meeting and welcoming new Boca Chamber members, obtaining possible new member leads for the Boca Chamber’s Sales Department, and making monthly phone calls to new and existing members. They are able to answer questions about the Chamber and continually advance their skills as the public relations arm of this organization. They take their expertise from their business to the Chamber functions, and into the community. Ambassadors represent the Boca Chamber, not only at every Chamber function, but also take part in many city and civic functions as well.

SouthHealthcareAdvocacyNetwork(S.H.A.N.)

The Boca Chamber is committed to the healthcare industry sector as an economic driver in the city of Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County. The South Healthcare Advocacy Network’s mission is to provide advocacy, leadership, education, and a networking opportunity for healthcare professionals in South East Florida. Together, the two groups are a powerful source of information and education. Any healthcare provider that works in the healthcare industry is invited to be a part of this monthly healthcare consortium! This committee is chaired by Barbara Roche, Hospice of Palm Beach County.

The committee focuses on the following:LEADERSHIP: Connecting and leveraging health resources and organizations to healthcare professionals.EDUCATION: Providing resources for relevant issues that affect the healthcare community.NETWORKING: Providing a forum in which members can exchange ideas, resources and solutions to better serve the healthcare communityADVOCACY: Utilizing committee expertise to resolve issues surrounding the healthcare community.

All attendees work in the healthcare industry. Each meeting has an educational component and networking time. If you are interested in hosting a meeting and/or presenting, please contact Sarah Pearson at [email protected]

GovernmentAffairsThe Government Affairs Committee is comprised of Boca Chamber members that are interested in the political and governmental issues affecting our community.

Chaired by Jim Nau, General Manager Residual Markets, NCCI, this committee is responsible for informing the membership about pertinent legislation facing the business community. Current legislative information is discussed at bi-monthly meetings and once a consensus is reached on the Boca Chamber’s position, dissemination of the information takes place. This committee is vitally important because the Boca Chamber is your political advocate on issues that most affect your business. The committee contributes to the formation of policy after vetting business industry issues and recommends action or non-action. The format of the meetings includes exploring opportunities for proactive partnerships and coalitions.

EconomicDevelopmentThe Economic Development Committee’s mission is to retain and attract business to maintain a diverse and robust economy, maximize employment opportunities, grow the city’s tax base and enhance the quality of life. This committee is chaired by Andrew Duffell, President & CEO, The Research Park at FAU.

With this in mind, the committee works collaboratively with local government, regional business organizations, commercial real estate firms, educational institutions, human resource professionals, manufacturers and venture capital firms to identify and implement strategies aimed at retaining existing business and attracting new business. The committee facilitates development of a healthy/diversified economy in which businesses can locate/innovate/ grow and prosper, and all residents have opportunities for economic prosperity. It also develops a business retention strategy and determines ways to help existing businesses expand and thrive in South Palm Beach County.


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TourismCommitteeThe Boca Chamber has an active Tourism Committee because of the importance of tourism to our local economy.

The mission of the Tourism Committee is to promote, develop and coordinate year-round tourism

in the greater Boca Raton area, while creating an awareness and understanding of tourism’s effect on, and enhancement of, the local economy and overall quality of life.

To ensure the success of the mission, the committee focus is on the following areas:

• Familiarization - create synergy between businesses in the hospitality industry so that we can develop marketing packages to encourage visitors to shop, stay and play in Boca

• Healthcare Tourism - attract the domestic and international visitor to Boca for medical purposes

• Road Signage - advocate for enhanced signage on highways and main thoroughfares into Boca

• Customer Service - provide customer service training classes for professionals in the hospitality industry

• Luggage Tags - roll out the new “Bask in Boca” luggage tags to help promote Boca

The Boca Chamber’s Tourism Committee is chaired by Ken Kaylor, General Manager of the Wyndham Hotel – Boca Raton. Committee members consist of professionals in the hotel, retail, restaurant, travel, medical and recreation industries that are critical to the well-being of our state’s economy. This committee impacts our local economy!

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The mission of the Boca Chamber’s Technology Committee is to successfully Identify and effectively communicate existing and new technologies that can further the Boca Chamber’s mission and help members’ businesses succeed. This committee is chaired by Jay Berkowitz, Ten Golden Rules.

The technology committee strives to be a credible, trusted source for useful tech-related information, education and best practices that promote the success of the Boca Chamber and its members. Through the educational programing offered, Boca Chamber members’ businesses will be more competitive and successful by applying the right technology at the right time.

The committee - a small group of experts in the technology industry - along with the Boca Chamber, creates quarterly events with high level experts in the field, in return giving business professionals the opportunity to stay abreast of tech related issues and advancements.

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Boca Chamber YEA! Program Graduates Class of 2013 Bronsen Bloom, Pine Crest School, Investor Panel Rochester Finalist

This year’s graduating class included the following students:Shirley Bazua Cardinal Gibbons High SchoolJustin Bentayou Eagles Landing Middle SchoolBronsen Bloom Pine Crest SchoolAlex Bruens A.D. Henderson University SchoolTaylor Burrell Eagles Landing Middle SchoolZachary Close Home SchooledKalvaince Die A.D. Henderson University SchoolDylan Ehrnst Boca Raton Community High SchoolJulia Galang Coral Springs Charter SchoolGabriela Heizer Atlantic High SchoolChaz Hermanowski Saint Andrew’s SchoolGabriel Louvet Spanish River High SchoolCarly Manzella Boca Raton Community High SchoolLauren Miller-Petrovich Boca Raton Christian SchoolDonald Nelson Saint Andrew’s SchoolDrew Novak St. Joan of ArcJorge Soares-Paulino Boca Raton Community Middle SchoolJordan Rand Pope John Paul II High SchoolJohn Sutor Boca Raton Community Middle SchoolOliver Vinograd Spanish River Community High SchoolTuana Yazici Pine Crest SchoolRachel Zietz Pine Crest School

Do you know a promising young entrepreneur? Visit www.bocaratonchamber.com/yea for details about this innovative YEA! program.

For more information contact Beth Johnston, Boca Chamber Executive Vice President and YEA! Program Director, 561.395.4433 ext. 236 or [email protected]

2013 Graduating Class Bronsen Bloom, a Pine Crest School student, was chosen by the judges at the Investor Panel Event to represent the program at the national YEA! Finals in Rochester New York. Bronsen’s Not for Profit Business, Musical Cares is a business that collects, donates and provides musical instruments to schools and programs that are in need. “YEA! is an amazing experience that allowed me to bring my business to the next level” said Bronsen. To find out more information about Bronsen and his business Musical Cares, visit www.musicalcares.net.

From Students to CEOs…A program of the Boca Chamber’s Golden Bell Education Foundation

The Boca Chamber YEA! Program graduated 22 students and created 15 businesses from its 2012-2013 class of young entrepreneurs. After eight months of hard work, in partnership with the FAU Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, this year’s instructors Chim Francisco, Kimberly Gramm and Bonnie Kaye, awarded the class their diplomas, alongside the Chairman of the Golden Bell Education Foundation, J.C. Perrin, and the program’s director, Beth Johnston. The Boca Chamber Board of Directors, and Family and Friends of the students gathered to honor the class.

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Boca Helping Hands cafe esperanzeCeremonial Ribbon Cutting held at

1800 N. Dixie HighwayBoca Raton, FL 33432

caffeine spaces3701 FAU Blvd, Suite #210

Boca Raton, FL 33431

shake shack1400 Glades Road


Broadstone north Boca Village7801 North Federal Highway


slim Body laser spa6018 SW 18th Street, Suite C-11


Peak seven advertising40 SE 5th Avenue, Suite 402


fierce Ultimate Dance company 51 Glades Road


H&r Block21090 St. Andrews Blvd.Boca Raton, FL 33433

Popper, Kaufman and Katz Team at morgan stanley

1801 N. Military TrailBoca Raton, FL 33431

reni’s livingroom499-6 NE Spanish River Blvd


Boca Chamber Member Ribbon Cuttings

springHill suites by marriott5130 NW 8th AvenueBoca Raton, FL 33487

Worth avenue realty, llc100 Plaza Real South, Suite F



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Boca Chamber Member News

On Saturday, March 9, 2013, the american cancer society – south Palm Beach chapter leadership along with chairs Mark Sunshine, President and CEO of Veritas Financial Partners and Mark Seigel, CFO of Veritas Financial Partners brought the Hope Gala to Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. The gala coincided with the organization’s 100th birthday and was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate the lifesaving progress against cancer that we have made together in this past century. “Proceeds from the Hope Gala will support the mission of the American Cancer Society, to eliminate cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service,” said Jamie Lober, Public Relations Chairman. Highlights included fabulous silent and live auctions, entertainment and dancing with the NY Minute Band, fine dining, American Cancer Society 100th birthday wish and emcees Nikko Capria and Liz Quirantes, CBS-12. “We look forward to an even bigger and better Hope Gala in 2014,” said Lober.

morgan stanley Private Wealth management announced today that Michael J. Shapiro, a Sr. Vice President and Wealth Advisor in the Firm’s Boca Raton office, has been named to Barron’s annual list of America’s Top 1000 Advisors: 2013 State-by-State, for the 5th consecutive year. The “Barron’s Top 1000 Advisors” is a select group of individuals who are screened on a number of criteria. Among factors the survey takes into consideration are assets under management, revenue produced for the Firm and quality of service provided to clients.

L.A. Perkins is excited to announce the opening of l .a . Perkins law firm Pllc at 1800 N. Military Trail, Suite 470, Boca Raton, FL 33431. The practice focuses on counseling, litigation, and mediation in the areas of trademark & copyright law, employment law, and business disputes. Perkins’ clients have ranged from individuals to Fortune 500 companies and her breadth of experience includes resolving legal and business issues in a variety of industries, including finance, automotive, internet marketing, pharmaceutical, hospitality, home health care, education, real estate, publishing, and more.

At America’s Small Business Summit 2013 on April 30, 2013, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored rapoport’s restaurant Group of Boca raton, FL with the Community Excellence Award, recognizing the success it has achieved and the strong support it received from its employees, customers, and community. “Aspiring small business owners in Florida and across America should look to Rapoport’s Restaurant group as a great example of a small business that gives back and shows leadership in their community,” said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber. “Today we honor Burt Rapoport and Rapoport’s Restaurant Group for their accomplishments.”

The faulk center for counseling announces their 2013 Board of Trustees. Dr. Kenneth Stevenson has been appointed as President and Mara Bernstein, Esq. has been appointed as a new member. The Faulk Center for Counseling was formerly known as the Center for Group Counseling.

Demonstrating its long-standing “Community for Community” commitment, Broken sound club, an award winning 5-Star Platinum Club of America, sponsored the construction of Habitat for Humanity’s most recent South Palm Beach County home with donations of $50,000 and more than 200 volunteer hours from staff members. The keys to the home were presented by Habitat for Humanity leadership and Broken Sound Club members and staff to new homeowner Rhonda Jenkins with her daughter Rashema and granddaughter Kei’jah alongside her at a dedication ceremony yesterday at the new house. Broken Sound Club has donated $100,000 and 400 staff volunteer hours to the Habitat for Humanity South Palm Beach County Village in the spirit of one community making life better for another.

Bonnie Kaye, President and Chief Strategist, and Jon Kaye, Chief Operating Officer and Marketing Strategist, of Kaye communications, inc ., a South Florida-based strategic full-service marketing and public relations firm, were presented the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Board of Trustees Service Award at the University’s 2013 Honors Convocation held in the University Theatre on the Boca Raton campus.

florida atlantic University’s charles e . schmidt college of medicine welcomed Dr. John W. Newcomer, M.D., as Vice Dean for research and graduate programs, and Dr. Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr.P.H., the first Sir Richard Doll Professor in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, as senior academic advisor to the dean.

The research Park at florida atlantic University has entered into a formal agreement with TecnoCampus, a science and technological park located in the city of Mataró, in Barcelona (Spain). The partnership will establish a collaboration framework to create working synergies and develop interrelationships. The goal is to enhance internationalism through the sharing of ideas, facilities, and resources which will benefit both institutions by stimulating economic growth and creating new jobs.

allegiance Home Health & rehab inc . has been named to the 2012 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. Now in its seventh year, the HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis of publicly available performance measures in quality outcomes, process measure implementation, patient experience (Home Health CAHPS), quality improvement, and financial performance.

for more member news visit www .bocaratonchamber .com/news


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TrUsTee memBersaW architects(561) 997-1244awarchs.comJames R. WilliamsBoca Raton, FL 33487

Boca medical Plaza, llc(561) 235-5434zviconstruction.comZvi SchwarzmanBoca Raton, FL 33433

Busy Body fitness center east(561) 367-3542busybodyfitnesscenters.comJonathan LarkinBoca Raton, FL 33432

cristino fine Jewelry(561) 210-5222cristinojewelers.comGloria HoshBoca Raton, FL 33432

Gerrits construction, inc .(561) 477-3553gerritsconstruction.comRandy PierceBoca Raton, FL 33434

Host .net(561) 869-6100host.netLenny ChesalBoca Raton, FL 33431

minuteman Press(561) 392-8626bocaraton.minutemanpress.comMike OrrBoca Raton, FL 33432

resmac(866) 500-1510resmac.usMo KamalzadehBoca Raton, FL 33487

sklar furnishings(561) 862-0800sklarfurnishings.comRick HowardBoca Raton, FL 33487

Woodfield Country Club(561) 997-7704woodfield.orgClaude DuboisBoca Raton, FL 33496

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aDP/ Kelli rahm major accounts District manager(561) 613-8492adp.comKelli RahmFort Lauderdale, FL 33309

american Diabetesassociation(954) 772-8040diabetes.orgJeff RobinFort Lauderdale, FL 33309

andrea Hoffer associates(561) 829-5611andreahofferassociates.comAndrea HofferDelray Beach, FL 33444

arne roslund Photography(561) 392-8333photofl.comRobin RoslundBoca Raton, FL 33432

at Home senior care of south florida(954) 566-8922athomeseniorcarefl.comPhyllis TimlinBoca Raton, FL 33432

at risk international, llc(561) 948-2835atriskpi.comChuck TobinBoca Raton, FL 33487

Bagmet enterprises(561) [email protected] BagmetBoca Raton, FL 33432

Boca Dance studio(561) 391-8557bocadancestudio.comMelanie GibbsBoca Raton, FL 33433

Boca raton startups .com(561) 285-2647bocaratonstartups.comAmir TalebzadehBoca Raton, FL 33432

BoomTech, inc .(561) 300-5080boomtechit.comPhilipp BaumannBoca Raton, FL 33431

Bright Horizons Dental(561) 221-3593brighthorizonsdental.comDr. Arelis Martone DDSBoca Raton, FL 33496

Budget Blinds of West Boca(561) 405-6370budgetblinds.com/westbocaJeff GottliebBoca Raton, FL 33428

c . Gonzalez Photography, llc(561) 866-3309cgonzalezphotography.comCarolina Gonzalez

caffeine spaces(561) 541-0441caffeinespaces.comMark LaymonBoca Raton, FL 33431

california closets(954) 946-2218californiaclosets.com/fort-lauderdaleLori HoytBoca Raton, FL 33432

The children’s Healing institute(561) 687-8115childrenshealinginstitute.orgSandy MunozWest Palm Beach, FL 33409

coast sales(781) [email protected] DoughtyDelray Beach, FL 33483

computer Orange(561) 771-0101computerorange.comLu JaksicBoca Raton, FL 33432

cosmetic solutions llc(561) 226-8600naturalskincare.comWarren BeckerBoca Raton, FL 33487

De Varona law(561) 886-0403devaronalaw.comAlexandra Sierra De VaronaBoca Raton, FL 33431

Dorjon aveda salon(561) 361-1113dorjon.comMaryann BocciaBoca Raton, FL 33431

Driscoll capital advisory(954) 325-9700driscollcapital.comMartin Driscoll

elizabeth H . faulk foundation, inc ., dba faulk center for counseling(561) 483-5300faulkcenterforcounseling.orgVicki S. Katz, CFREBoca Raton, FL 33433

enerzine(561) 405-9062enerzineusa.comDr. Robert GoldsteinBoca Raton, FL 33487

The fashion Doctors(561) 843-9554thefashiondoctorspr.comMarianna DuboisBoca Raton, FL 33496

fierce Ultimate Dance company(561) 338-7778fiercedancers.comLeeAnn Pastore’sBoca Raton, FL 33432

firehouse subs(561) 245-8219firehousesubs.comDoroty DessalinesBoca Raton, FL 33431

Due to press deadlines, members listed are those that joined from March 1, 2013 to May 31, 2013


first choice Professional Painting, inc .(561) 395-1602firstchoicepropainting.comMiljce DonevBoca Raton, FL 33431

francy G . cook/electronic Payments innovation(561) [email protected] G. CookBoca Raton, FL 33428

Gaita & liszt, P .l .(561) 869-3703gllawcenter.comJuliana Gaita, Esq.Boca Raton, FL 33432

General Hardwoods & millwork, inc .(954) 463-2577generalhardwoods.comElizabeth NixonFort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Glenn Miller Certified Hypnotist(561) 201-1838glennmillerhypnosis.comGlenn MillerBoca Raton, FL 33434

The Golf Truck(561) 672-7911thegolftruck.comScott RossBoca Raton, FL 33487

The Greenbot company(954) 288-4543thegreenbotcompany.comDon ChambersPompano Beach, FL 33069

HomeTeam inspection service, inc .(954) 941-1602hometeam.comColin ConroyPompano Beach, FL 33062

Jaramillo enterprises(561) [email protected] JaramilloBoca Raton, FL 33428

Johnson, morgan & White(561) 241-2500jmandw.comAndrea WeisbergBoca Raton, FL 33487

Keep everything Green(561) 299-8597keepeverythinggreen.netDavid MyersBoca Raton, FL 33431

l .a . Perkins law firm, Pllc(561) 910-8923laperkinslaw.comL.A. PerkinsBoca Raton, FL 33431

Law Office of Jason Throne, P .a .(561) [email protected] ThroneBoca Raton, FL 33432

Law Offices of Anne Dufour Zuckerman P .a .(561) [email protected] Dufour ZuckermanBoca Raton, FL 33431

local management(561) 346-9781localmanagement.usStaci SchneiderBoca Raton, FL 33431

mark shearer enterprises(973) 270-7775collegesoccerconnector.comMark ShearerBoca Raton, FL 33486

Medical Staffing Network(561) 676-8326msnhealth.comCheryl RhodyBoca Raton, FL 33431

michaela fine italian Jewelry, llc(561) 306-7769michaelafinejewelry.comMichelle EyalBoca Raton, FL 33487

mint Home management(561) 900-7045minthomemanagement.comFranco PolicaroDelray Beach, FL 33483

morris loskove associates(561) [email protected] D. LoskoveBoca Raton, FL 33434

my learning springboard(561) 714-8173mylearningspringboard.comDeena S. BorzakBoca Raton, FL 33433

national Transaction corporation(954) 346-3300nationaltransaction.comRichard Delos SantosCoral Springs, FL 33065

new York life / Gisele camargo(954) 789-9871newyorklife.comGisele CamargoSunrise, FL 33323

next level Business Planning(561) 997-1229nextlevelbusinessplanning.comDavid SaxeBoca Raton, FL 33496

ninja spinning sushi Bar(561) [email protected] SunBoca Raton, FL 33432

Palm Beach international airport(561) 471-7467pbia.orgStephanie RichardsWest Palm Beach, FL 33406

Paul ferraro Hair & Tanning salon(561) 392-7285ferrarosalon.comPaul FerraroBoca Raton, FL 33431

Perrella & associates, P .a .(954) 563-1156perrellacpa.comTed PerrellaFort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Physioactive(561) 241-5499physioactive.comRose BritoBoca Raton, FL 33487

Players edge Baseball academy(561) 245-1478playersedgebaseball.comMyles RunsdorfBoca Raton, FL 33428

Powercard mailer(561) 706-6044powercardmailer.comJames LundeBoca Raton, FL 33487

Promarc, inc .(954) 520-2397promarcinc.comMarc MoroneBoca Raton, FL 33432

Pure salon & spa(561) 362-7102puresalonboca.comFrank DeckertBoca Raton, FL 33432

raw fitness(561) 465-3745rawboca.comSam RussellBoca Raton, FL 33431

red Pepper Group(561) 818-8984redpeppergroup.comJoseph HammondDelray Beach, FL 33445

remax consultant realty(561) 302-9013jonit.remaxagent.comJoni TabanoBoca Raton, FL 33432

reni’s livingroom(561) [email protected] VelezBoca Raton, FL 33431

sequins B(561) 392-7676sequinsb.comJossie CordobaBoca Raton, FL 33432

shake shack(786) 470-3701shakeshack.comDustin DykstraBoca Raton, FL 33432

shelley Bakst and edward B . cutting(617) [email protected] BakstBoca Raton, FL 33496

sheryl a . moore/fowler, White, Burnett(954) 914-2178fowlerwhite.comSheryl A. MooreFort Lauderdale, FL 33394

splendore’ esthetics(561) 400-0261splendoreesthetics.comRachel PetulloBoca Raton, FL 33487

stepping Out florida(561) 929-4449steppingoutflorida.comDeby GoldfarbBoca Raton, FL 33433

success Talk inc .(561) 479-1665successtalkinc.comMichael SolomonBoca Raton, FL 33496


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superior Plumbing and air(855) 241-2822superiorplumbingandair.comAlan SchnallBoca Raton, FL 33432

Tax advisors, inc .(561) 395-0902taxadvisors.ccMark KingBoca Raton, FL 33432

Taxi Taxi(954) [email protected] SolomonFort Lauderdale, FL 33316

The Tech society consulting, llc(561) 628-0185thetechsociety.comAndres PaipaDelray Beach, FL 33446

The Therapeutic alternative(561) 392-3340theTherapeuticAlternative.comHeidi MirisolaBoca Raton, FL 33432

Tilson Pr(561) 998-1995tilsonpr.comTracy TilsonBoca Raton, FL 33431

TriGen insurance solutions, inc .(561) 540-8636trigengroupinc.comCarla BusickBoca Raton, FL 33432

Tutor Doctor(561) 715-3276tutorboca.comPaul BonomoBoca Raton, FL 33431

Ultimate Wellness llc(561) 391-7820ultimatewellnessllc.comMercedes FloresBoca Raton, FL 33431

USA Benefits Group(561) 393-3770popinsure.comMurray HalperinBoca Raton, FL 33486

Web Printing, inc .(561) 449-3516webprinting.orgCamilo GomezPompano Beach, FL 33062

Worth avenue realty, llc(561) 395-0510worthavenuerealty.comNicholas RokanasBoca Raton, FL 33432

Worthy spaces(561) 289-4140worthyspaces.comMichelle WorthingtonBoca Raton, FL 33428

Yakitori sake House(561) 544-0087yakitoriboca.comTina WangBoca Raton, FL 33432

Zone funding / florida Women Business Owner’s network(561) 306-3445flwbon.comApril IannazzoneBoca Raton, FL 33432

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12 New Member Orientation14 Membership Breakfast19 PULSE Network22 DIAMOND Award28 SWIB Luncheon

March

2 Community Cookout7 Start of Leadership Boca 201312 New Member Orientation14 Membership Breakfast19 PULSE Network21 SWIB Luncheon

April

9 New Member Orientation11 Membership Breakfast16 PULSE Network18 SWIB Luncheon23 Technology EXPO

May

7 New Member Orientation9 Membership Breakfast21 PULSE17 Business Award Luncheon23 SWIB Luncheon27 Chamber Closed -

Memorial Day

June

7 43rd Annual Golf Classic11 New Member Orientation13 Membership Breakfast18 PULSE Network20 SWIB Luncheon

July

4-5 Chamber Closed - Independence Day

9 New Member Orientation11 Membership Breakfast16 PULSE Network18 SWIB Luncheon23 International Business EXPO

August

3 Wine & All That Jazz8 Membership Breakfast13 New Member Orientation1-31 BOCA CHAMBER

FESTIVAL DAYS

September

2 Chamber Closed - Labor Day10 New Member Orientation13 Golden Bell Breakfast17 PULSE Network19 SWIB Luncheon

October

8 New Member Orientation10 Membership Breakfast12 Annual Celebration 15 PULSE Network17 SWIB Luncheon23 Boca Chamber EXPO

November

12 New Member Orientation14 Membership Breakfast19 PULSE21 SWIB’s Favorite Things28-29 Chamber Closed -

Thanksgiving Holiday

December

10 New Member Orientation12 Membership Breakfast18 Holiday Auction24-25 Chamber Closed -

Christmas Holiday

Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce1800 North Dixie Highway

Boca Raton, FL 33432www.bocaratonchamber.com

Enhancing Community

“surf into summer” event celebrates the Boca chamber Golden Bell education foundation

Burt Rapoport, founder of Rapoport’s Restaurant Group, celebrated his Community Excellence Award given by the US Chamber and his recognition as a 2013 Dream Big Small Business of the Year finalist by supporting two local not for profits. “Surf Into Summer” benefited the Boca Chamber‘s Golden Bell Education Foundation and the Achievement Center for Children and Families, both in cities where Burt has established restaurants.

Thank you to Burt and his team for his generosity and philanthropic ventures.

Surf Into Summer Celebrates Golden Bell

sponsors include:

Burt and Robin Rapoport, Brenda Husinka, J.C. Perrin

Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce1800 North Dixie HighwayBoca Raton, FL 33432-1892

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Boca Chamber Connection July 2013