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Hobe Sound Chamber ofCommerce CalendarAug, Sept, and Oct 2016

◆ August Meetings ◆Wednesday, August 3rd

AMBASSADORS MEETING12:00pm at the Chamber Office

Tuesday, August 9th and 23rdHOBE SOUND TOASTMASTERS MEETING

7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College, Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor,

11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe SoundOpen to Chamber members and the publicCall 772-546-4724 for more information.

Monday, August 15thBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5:30pm at the Chamber Office

◆ August Events ◆Friday, August 5th, 12th, and 26th

SCORE COUNSELING10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office

Free Business Consulting. Visit www.treasurecoast.score.org

to schedule an appointment.

Thursday, August 11thMONTHLY BREAKFAST

8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible CollegeSchmul Dining Center

11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe SoundSponsored by Dennis Root & Associates

Guest Speaker from Protecting Hobe SoundTopic “Making Hobe Sound a Town”

Advance RSVP: $12 Members/$15 Non Members No RSVP: Members $17, Non Members $20

No Shows will be billedRegister at www.hobesound.org

Tuesday, August 16thNEW MEMBER ORIENTATION LUNCHEON

12:00-1:30pm at Hobe Sound Bible CollegeHerron Center, Administration Building, 2nd Floor

11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe SoundSponsored by Elite Payroll Solutions

By Invitation

Wednesday, August 17thWILDLY SUCCESSFUL WOMEN’S

WEDNESDAY LUNCH12:00pm-1:30pm at Outback Steakhouse

3101 SE Federal Highway, StuartSponsored by Grassam Spine & Wellness Center

Guest Speaker Dr. Lisa GrassamWear your favorite “Outback” attire i.e. cowboy hat,

bandana, bootsAdvance RSVP: $25/NO RSVP: $30


Wednesday, May 25thBUSINESS AFTER HOURS

5:30-7:00pm at GHS Custom Home Designs14601 SW 168th Avenue, Indiantown

Advance RSVP: $10 Members & Non-members/$5 Social Members

No RSVP: $15 Members & Non-members/$10 Social Members


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THE

PELICANPELICAN“There is something profoundly satisfying about

sharing a meal. Eating together, breaking bread togeth-er, is one of the oldest and most fundamentally unify-ing of human experiences”- Barbara Coloroso, author.

We invite you to be our guest andbreak bread with us as achamber family.

The 4th annual DineAround Hobe Sound-Progressive Dinner Partyis on Saturday, October1st, from 5:30pm to10:00pm. The HobeSound Chamber prom-ises an amazing eveningof extraordinary dining,camaraderie and fun. This event is sponsored in partby “Executive Chefs,” Eric & Laura Wesel owners ofJupiter Island Pools and Susan & Harold Jenkinsowners of Jenkins Landscape.

The old fashion Progressive Dinner begins at theHobe Sound Golf Club with cocktails, hors d’oeu-vres and mingling sponsored by Marlene Filer forCelebrities Fore Kids. If you didn’t win the grandprize dinner party last year, have no worries. Therewill be a repeat rendition of the popular “balloonbust” where you can win special gifts. From there theguests will separate and proceed to one of ten homesof “celebrity chefs” who will host a special, themeddinner, each with unique cuisine as the main course.After enjoying a delicious dinner, all guests will travelto Flash Beach Grille for an after party featuringdessert and a night cap.

Each volunteer “celebrity chef ” will be providing avariety of delicacies sure to please anyone’s taste buds.Dinner hosts have promised such themes as

Lebanese, German, Italian, Swedish and more.Tickets are $60 per person to include all 3 coursesand should be purchased at the Chamber Office.Tickets will be available September 1st.

“This event isextremely pop-ular and tick-ets sell outquickly,” saidN i c o l eTo w n s l e y ,C o m m i t t e eChair and

member of theBoard of Directors.

“It’s a time to experi-ence incredible menus planned by the various chefs,make new friends and visit a local Country Club andrestaurant. She continued, “Due to the personalnature of inviting fellow chamber members into ourhomes and showcasing area restaurants, guests willenjoy an extraordinarily personal evening solidifyingchamber relationships. Don’t miss the opportunity toparticipate in a night to remember.” Order your tick-ets early so that you enjoy the cuisine you most like.

Be Our Guest!

Photo ProvidedIn 2015, friends enjoyed a beautifully set table at the home of one ofthe hosts of Dine Around Hobe Sound.

Toastmasters International local club, Hobe SoundToasters, for the year ending June 30, 2016, was onceagain honored by being named a “President’sDistinguished Club.” The club excelled under theguidance of a great team of leaders, President MaryWilson; Vice President of Education, Jef Otten; VicePresident of Membership, Brooke Samples; Treasurer,Marybeth Hrim; Secretary, Peggy Mathias; VicePresident of Public Relations, Carol Labuhn, andSargent at Arms, Kevin Hrim.

During the first meeting of the new Toastmastersyear the new officers for July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017were installed. Performing the induction ceremony wasDoug Coenson, Area Director. New officers include,Sargent at Arms, George Kleine; Secretary, Rich Otten;Vice President of Public Relations, Barry McLaughlin;Vice President of Education, Marybeth Hrim; VicePresident of Membership, Kathleen Gemme; Treasurer,Kevin Hrim and the new president is Brooke Samples.

Also at that meeting, Realtor Jamie Schwartz wasinstalled as a new member.

On July 24th the Toasters celebrated their successfulyear with a pool party and pot luck dinner at the homeof Kevin and Marybeth Hrim. A plaque was presentedby the members to Mary Wilson for her outstandingcontribution as President during the 2015-2016 year.

Do you want to be a leader in your business? Doyou want to hone your speaking and listening skills?Would you enjoy a fun evening learning, laughing andlistening? Consider Toastmasters. Hobe Sound Toastersmeets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each monthfrom 7:00-9:00pm in the second floor classroom of theHobe Sound Bible College Administration Building at11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound. Membershipis open to Chamber members and the public. For moreinformation about Toastmasters International visitwww.toastmasters.org. For information about the localclub visit www.1206922.toastmastersclubs.org. Youmay call the Hobe Sound Chamber at 772-546-4724for more information.

The 31st Annual Hobe Sound Chamber ofCommerce Christmas Parade sponsored by TreasureCoast Irrigation/Rood Landscape will be held onSaturday, December 3, 2016 at 1:00pm.

A panel of judges will select winners in the follow-ing categories: Best Overall, Best Religious, BestMarching, Most Humorous, Most Original and BestHobe Sound History.

There is NO entry fee. Sponsoring this parade is theChamber’s gift to the community. Applications are avail-able now. Contact the Chamber if you have not yetreceived one. Deadline for applying is Friday, September23rd. The long lead time is necessary in order to publishthe parade information, prepare line-up of entries andholiday advertisements in the November/December/January issue of The Pelican. In addition, participatingorganizations will time to plan their entries.

The number of entries is limited, so it is imperativethat you get your application in early if you plan to bepart of this amazing hometown, time-honored event!If your application is received after September 23rdyou will be placed on a waiting list and called if thereis a cancellation.

For more information or to get an application callthe chamber office, 772-546-4724.

Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce2016 Board of Directors

OfficersPresident: Ike Crumpler, Upstairs CommunicationsPresident Elect: Jonathan Milton, Milton EngineeringConsultantsTreasurer: Doug Smith Janus InvestigationsSecretary: Theresa Smith Beaches Hair StudioPast President: Steve Fenton, Fenton ServicesHistorian: Ralph Davino, Secure Storage of Martin County

Board of DirectorsGlen Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Strategic RealtyTony Barletta . . .Brightway Insurance/Barletta AgencyMelinda Brault . . . . . . . . . . . .Geminye Design GroupMichael Dooley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated PropertiesMichael Ennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ennis ConstructionMarlene Filer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celebrities Fore KidsJan McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMAC InsuranceRobert “Bob” McLean . . . . . . . . . . . . .Avalon Air, Inc.Trudi Onus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeacoastBank - MortgagesNicole Townsley . . . . . . . . . .Merritt Family ChiropracticBrandon Woodward . .Law Office of Brandon Woodward

2016 President’s CouncilTom Balling . . . . . .Treasure Coast Irrig/Rood LandscapeStacey Brandt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jupiter Medical CenterAmy Brunjes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Power & LightBlake Capps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Capps RoofingJohn Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JRC Consulting GroupScott Fay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bridge Boat & RV StorageMarlene Filer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celebrities Fore KidsMarc Gaylord . . . . . . .Law Office of Marc R. GaylordPaul L. Kleinfeld . . .First Florida Dev. & ConstructionSteve Landwersiek . . . . . .Ameriprise Financial ServicesGary Lesser . . . . . . . . . .Lesser, Lesser, Landy & SmithJason Lovelady . . . .Carpenter’s Roofing & Sheet MetalCal Meeker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Living RealtyPete Morello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The UPS StoreDerreck Ogden . . . . . . .Word of Mouth Comp. & Elect.Jeff Sabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waste ManagementTony Sementelli . . . . . . . . . . .Hobe Sound ShipCenterDr. Charles & Jessica Simpson . . . .Simpson Advanced

Chiropractic & Medical CenterKevin Staten . . . . . . . .Bank of America Merrill LynchJames Stedham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CostcoSue Stutzke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nightingale Private CareFrank & JoAnn Tricarico . . . . . . . .Metz Construction

Ambassador CommitteeJanet Otten . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director, Chamber StaffAmber Shirk, SeacoastBank . . . . . . .Committee ChairPeggy Batch-Gattone, The Keyes Company . . .SecretaryTheresa Smith, Beaches Hair Studio . . . . . . .Vice ChairMelissa Davis . . . . . . . . . . . .ServPro of Martin CountyGeorge Kleine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Smart SourceNoreen Nelson-Slenker . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated PropertiesJolinda Porfidio . . .Brightway Insurance/Barletta AgencySharyl Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated PropertiesKim Toth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward JonesLinda Wolf . . . . . . . . . . .ActiveCanvas Interactive Media

StaffAngela Hoffman, Executive Director

Janet Otten, Director of Member ServicesMary Palczer, Bookkeeper/Office Manager

VolunteersJudy Arbeznik, Carol Branch, Marge Cabaniss,

Bonnie Colonnese, Lois & Al Dillaire, Bette Evans,Barbara Gomez, Suzan Hughes, Lillian Johnson,

Bobbi Kauffman, George Kleine, Jeanne Nash, RichardNash, Rich Otten, Carol Stewart, & Jean Tierney

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• Avoid the fee – RSVP! Save $5 by registering inadvance of Breakfasts & Business After Hours• Hotline to find out if beaches are open: 772-320-3112• Ambassador Committee Needs YOU! There cur-rently are openings for new Ambassadors. Call Janfor information and to sign up 772-546-4724.• Save the date, Saturday, October 1, 2016, for the4th Annual Dine Around Hobe Sound ProgressiveDinner• Applications for participation in the 31st AnnualHobe Sound Christmas Parade are now availablein the Chamber office• We are beginning to schedule sponsors and guestspeakers for 2017. If you are interested in sponsor-ing or hosting an event, speaking at a breakfast,Coffee Talk, or Wildly Successful Women’sWednesday Luncheon, please call Jan to discussdates and details – 772-546-4724• For the first time in 5 years, the Board ofDirectors has approved a 6% increase in dues inorder to continue and expand our broad range ofservices. The new rate will be Effective January1st, 2017.• And remember: Put your $$ where your ♥ is –Do business with Chamber members!

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Community News

Stamp Out Hunger DeliversTons of Food to House ofHope

This year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive deliveredmore than 61,000 pounds of food to House of Hope -- theequivalent of about 50,000 meals for Martin County resi-dents in need.

The drive, conducted May 14, is organized annually by theNational Association of Letter Carriers and is the nation’slargest single-day food drive.

In Martin County, the drive helps to stock House of Hope’sfour food pantries – Stuart, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach andIndiantown -- with staples such as canned vegetables, soup,tomato products, rice, pasta, cereal, peanut butter and jelly, etc.

The influx of food is especially vital during the summer-time when children are not receiving school lunches andmany workers have their hours cut back because of the lullin seasonal employment.

"Thanks to all involved for their hard work and planningleading up to the big day, especially our local letter carriers andpost offices,” House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri said. “Andthanks for all of the effort on Saturday. This is yet another greatexample of the power of our volunteers and the good they dofor House of Hope and our community.”

House of Hope has many groups and individuals to thank,starting with the National Association of Letter CarriersBranch 1690 and the thousands of residents who put food bytheir mailboxes to contribute to the drive.

About 200 people volunteered to help sort and transportfood on May 14, including dozens of people who regularly vol-unteer at House of Hope.

Volunteers from the following groups were among thehelpers: Martin County High School football team, MartinCounty High School AFJROTC, Wells Fargo, EdgewaterProperty-Realty, Leaders United from United Way of MartinCounty, Hobe Sound Community Presbyterian Church, theTreasure Coast Rowing Club, YMCA Indiantown andStuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce.

The process of moving and weighing all that food wasmade easier by the donation of trucks and equipment byGrainger Foundation, Bob & Jan Crandall, Palm CityPresbyterian Church, and Jim & Ann Schuster. Several UPSdrivers volunteered their time to help with trucking foodfrom the post offices to the fairgrounds for sorting.

Sponsors who helped offset costs incurred during thefood drive, such as additional truck rentals, fuel and sup-plies, included Hooks Construction, St. Joseph CatholicChurch, The Firefly Group and Whiticar Boat Works.

Plus, several in-kind donors provided equipment andmaterials at no cost or a deep discount:

Waste Management (dumpster).Publix Super Markets (bulk containers).Stuart Auto Body (tow truck for transporting fork lift).Habitat for Humanity (pallet jack).United Way of Martin County (pallet jack and shopping

carts from the White Doves Holiday Project).Eventmakers (fans).Nestle Waters North America (600 bottles of water).Cassidy’s Ice (ice).Brooklyn Joe’s (pizza).Crary Buchanan (digital billboard).

Impressive Click (website design).Fisheye Graphics (banner).House of Hope has been helping people overcome hunger

and hardship in Martin County since 1984. Today, theagency touches the lives of about 6,000 people per monthwith services that include basic needs -- food, clothing, fur-niture, financial assistance -- and long-term case manage-ment that helps people build life skills for a more self-suffi-cient future. The agency has service centers and thrift storesin Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown and Jensen Beach.

Information about House of Hope is available online atwww.hohmartin.org or by calling 772-286-4673.

Humane Society of theTreasure Coast ScoresHighest Possible Ranking

Charity Navigator, America’s premier and largest inde-pendent charity evaluator, has announced that the HumaneSociety of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) has maintained itscoveted 4-star rating — the highest rating possible — undera new rating system that utilizes an enhanced financialmethodology. The new system uses seven financial healthrating metrics, which are designed to help charitable giversmake wise decisions in choosing the charities that are mostworthy of their donations. No other animal-related charityon the Treasure Coast received a 4-star rating.

The Humane Society’s overall ranking of four starsincludes a four star ranking specifically in the areas of finan-cial management and accountability and transparency. Usingan unbiased, objective, numbers-based rating system,Charity Navigator helps guide intelligent giving by evaluat-ing the financial health and accountability and transparencyof roughly 8,000 mid-to-large sized charities that garnerabout 50 percent of all private contributions made in theUSA each year (not including houses of worship).

According to Charity Navigator, receiving four out of apossible four stars indicates that the HSTC adheres to goodgovernance and other best practices that minimize thechance of unethical activities and consistently executes itsmission in a fiscally responsible way. Only 20 percent of the8,000 charities rated by Charity Navigator have received twoconsecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating the HumaneSociety of the Treasure Coast outperforms most other chari-ties in America. This exceptional designation from CharityNavigator differentiates the HSTC from its peers anddemonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.

“We are proud of the fact that we have been rated 4 starssix out of the last eight years, and never below 3 stars,” saidHSTC President and CEO Frank Valente. “As for fiscaltransparency, we have always been rated 4 stars, whichmeans our donors can trust that we are using their contri-butions wisely to help the shelter animals.”

Charity Navigator reviews 17 governance and ethicalpractices as well as measures of openness, providing infor-mation on its website for each of the charities it evaluates.

The nonprofit organization accepts no advertising or dona-tions from the organizations it evaluates, ensuring unbiasedevaluations, nor does it charge the public for this trusteddata. For more information, visit www.charitynavigator.org.

Maddie’s Fund Gives Grantto Humane Society of theTreasure Coast

The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast isamong the qualifying organizations that will bereceiving a $1,000 Maddie’s Fund grant for partici-pating in Shelter Animals Count.

In a congratulatory letter sent to the HSTC,Tammy Fiebelkorn, manager, Shelter Services ofShelter Animals Count: The National DatabaseProject, stated, “I know you all will make great use ofthose funds, and help countless animals!”

“We are proud to be members of Shelter AnimalsCount and the other national and statewide initia-tives involving animal welfare groups dedicated tosaving more lives,” said HSTC President and CEOFrank Valente.

Shelter Animals Count is a new, collaborative ini-tiative with broad representation from the animal wel-fare community. By creating standardized reportingand definitions for shelter statistics including intake,adoptions, return-to-owner, transfers, euthanasia andshelter deaths, the organization hopes to increase liveoutcomes for shelter animals nationwide.

Since 1955, the Humane Society of the TreasureCoast, located at 4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave. inPalm City, has been the leading advocate for home-less, abused and abandoned animals in MartinCounty. The HSTC provides the Treasure Coast’smost progressive spay-neuter and adoption programsand dynamic humane education services. The HSTChas long had partnerships with like-minded organiza-tions, including the Best Friends No More HomelessPets organization. The HSTC does not euthanize tomake space at its shelter, there are no time limits onhow long animals stay in its care, and no companionanimal is turned away for any reason because theHSTC believes that is the humane thing to do. Formore information, visit http://www.hstc1.org or call772-223-8822.

Photo ProvidedKaylee Simpkins, of the Air Force Junior ROTC program at MartinCounty High School.

Photo ProvidedCharity Navigator, America's premier and largest independent chari-ty evaluator, has announced that the Humane Society of the TreasureCoast (HSTC) has maintained its coveted 4-star rating — the high-est rating possible.

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House of Hope is a Four-star Charity

House of Hope’s strong financial health and com-mitment to accountability and transparency haveearned it a four-star rating from Charity Navigator,America’s largest independent charity evaluator.

House of Hope has earned this top distinctioneach of the past three years.

Furthermore, with a score of 98.23 (out of 100),House of Hope is the highest-rated agency based inMartin County.

“Our financial stability, accountability and trans-parency have once again led to us earning a four-starrating with Charity Navigator,” House of HopeCEO Rob Ranieri said. “We are proud of the factthat our donors can trust us to be responsible stew-ards of every dollar we receive as we work to fighthunger and hardship in our community.”

The rating process for Charity Navigator,www.charitynavigator.org, has become increasinglymore rigorous since its four-star program began in2002. In 2011, Charity Navigator added 17 metricsto its ratings methodology, focusing on governance,ethical practices and measures of openness. Theseaccountability and transparency metrics account for50 percent of a charity’s overall rating. Most recent-ly, on June 1, 2016, Charity Navigator upgraded itsmethodology to further substantiate the financialhealth of four-star charities.

“House of Hope’s exceptional four-star ratingdemonstrates its trustworthiness to the public,” saidMichael Thatcher, president and CEO of CharityNavigator. “People can trust that their donations aregoing to a financially responsible and ethical charitywhen they decide to support House of Hope.”

House of Hope touches the lives of about 5,000Martin County residents per month with services thatinclude basic needs — food, clothing, furniture, finan-cial assistance — and long-term case management thathelps people build life skills for a more self-sufficientfuture. The agency has service centers and thrift storesin Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown and Jensen Beach.

For more information about House of Hope, visitwww.hohmartin.org or call (772) 286-4673.

Martin County SchoolGrades AnnouncedTop Ten in State

Since 1999, Florida has used school grades to com-municate how well a school is performing relative tostate standards. These preliminary school and districtgrades reflect major legislative changes in how schooland district grades are calculated, which became effec-tive on January 6, 2016.

Overall, over half of the schools in the District

earned an A or B grade. The District earned a “B”grade, narrowly missing an “A” by two points and iscurrently the eighth highest scoring school district inthe state.

“I am proud to be one of the top ten school districtsin the state of Florida. I value the work that our teach-ers, staff and administrators are doing to impact stu-dent learning,” said Superintendent Laurie J. Gaylord.“We celebrate the positive results and have action plansto address areas of need. These results further substan-tiate why our Martin Family Language InvolvementProgram is necessary in our community to build a solidliteracy foundation for school readiness and success forour students,” she said.

“We continue to employ best practices to educate allstudents for success with our vision for a dynamic sys-tem of excellence,” added Gaylord.

Martin County School District School Grades 2015-16 2014-15Elementary SchoolsBessey Creek Elementary A ACitrus Grove Elementary A ACrystal Lake Elementary C AFelix A. Williams Elementary B AHobe Sound Elementary C BJensen Beach Elementary B BJ.D. Parker Elementary C CPalm City Elementary A APinewood Elementary B BPort Salerno Elementary C CSeaWind Elementary C CWarfield Elementary C C

Middle SchoolsDr. David L. Anderson Middle B BHidden Oaks Middle A AIndiantown Middle C CMurray Middle B BStuart Middle A A

High SchoolsClark Advanced Learning Center A AJensen Beach High School B AMartin County High School I ASouth Fork High School C A

The Martin County School District (MCSD) is anAcademically High-Performing School District inFlorida and is fully accredited by AdvancED, the par-ent organization of the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools Council on Accreditation andSchool Improvement. More information about MCSDcan be found online at www.martinschools.org.

Photo ProvidedStaff and volunteers are celebrating House of Hope's recent four-starrating from Charity Navigator. Even better, House of Hope earnedthe highest score among agencies based in Martin County!

772-283-2320Business Classification: Alarm Systems/Burg-Fire

Hobe Sound Coin WashKeith E. Kiger8945 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455772-545-0873Business Classification: Laundry Services & DryCleanersOrganization Description: The Hobe Sound Coinwash services the community as both a self-servicelaundromat and a laundry drop off service. Leave yourlaundry with them and they will wash, dry, and fold foryou. They have oversize machines capable of washingcomforters and other items too large to launder athome. They welcome business customers such asrestaurants, health care providers and others with sig-nificant laundry needs. Orders dropped off in themorning will generally be finished the same day.

Outback SteakhouseNaamen Rolle II3101 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994772-286-2622Business Classification: Restaurants/Catering/FoodServicesSponsored by: Marge Cabaniss, Chamber OfficeVolunteerOrganization Description: Since Outback Steakhouseopened in Stuart in 1994 they pride themselves on get-ting to know their neighbors, making themselves knownto them, building relationships and ensuring theirrestaurant reflects the diversity of the neighborhood.They are active in the community and make valuablecontributions to it. They are a source of strength in timesof need, give back and consistently do their part toenhance the quality of the life in their community.

Papa John’sLucie McGuire6404 U.S. Highway 1, Stuart, FL 34997772-288-7272www.papajohns.comBusiness Classification: Restaurants/Catering/FoodServices

Paramount Disaster RecoveryPenny Kimbrell1111 SE Federal Highway #124, Stuart, FL 34997772-905-2423www.pdrhelps.comBusiness Classification: General Contractors/HomeRepairsOrganization Description: Paramount DisasterRecovery provides crucial disaster recovery services toproperty and business owners. Paramount DisasterRecovery has been licensed and servicing the commu-nity since 1989. As one of the nation's largest privatelyowned restoration contractors, Paramount DisasterRecovery is proud to offer to all customers a personal-ized service experience from their expert managementteam, plus all the logistical and technological benefitsof a large company. Paramount is here to serve all ofyour disaster recovery needs from 24-hour emergencyservice crews, environmental remediation for asbestos,lead, mold and bio-hazards, contents cleaning andreconstruction. Paramount understands the impor-tance of a speedy recovery, which begins with a con-cise, comprehensive and detailed plan in order to facil-itate a quick and thorough restoration of your proper-ty to bring it back to its original condition or better.Best of all, Paramount bills the insurance companydirectly with no out of pocket expense to you otherthan your insurance deductible. Paramount Disaster

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Welcome New Members:Acquisition Experts, LLCDale Armor969 SE Federal Highway, Ste. 300, Stuart, FL 34994772-220-4455www.acquisitionexperts.netBusiness Classification: Real EstateSponsored by: Steve Fenton, FedEx Ground

Bulldog Cross Country Booster ClubFrank Ferreri5084 SE Mariner Garden Circle, Stuart, FL 34997772-521-3548Business Classification: Non Profit OrganizationsOrganization Description: The Bulldog Cross CountryBooster Club serves the student-athletes of South ForkHigh School's cross country team by raising funds forand working to support team activities. Currently, theteam is one of the largest in the area with some 70-plusstudent-athletes, and the booster club's work makessure that all who wish to participate are able to.Community sponsors are the major source of fundingfor the booster club. The booster club is a non-profit501(c)(3) organization with EIN 47-4462742.Contributions are tax deductible.

Elite Business AssociatesJohn Carr4440 PGA Blvd. #600, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410561-623-5349Business Classification: Business OrganizationsOrganization Description: Elite Business Associates isan event company that provides structured networkinggroups. They provide an environment to help youdevelop business relationships and achieve and main-tain your goals through regular networking meetings,monthly education, social mixers and other fun events.They currently have groups serving the business com-munity located in Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

Flamingo Signs, LLCBob Gralak4444 SE Commerce Avenue, Stuart, FL 34997772-220-7377www.flamingosigns.comBusiness Classification: SignsOrganization Description: Flamingo Signs LLC hasbeen serving the Treasure Coast since 1989. Theirfriendly staff provides quality workmanship and expe-rience in all areas of sign design, fabrication, printing,installation and service. They invite you to give thema call for any of your signage needs.

Gordon & Doner, P.A.Adam Doner729 SW Federal Highway, Ste. 212, Stuart, FL 34994772-333-3333www.fortheinjured.com Business Classification: AttorneysOrganization Description: Gordon & Doner has beenrepresenting injury victims for over 23 years. They pridethemselves on being aggressive, zealous and ethical advo-cates for their clients. They appreciate their role to com-fort their clients through the complicated legal process.They empathize with them as to the tragic situation thathas been thrust upon them. They try very hard to gettheir clients the justice they so richly deserve. They han-dle all cases on a no fee unless they win basis.

Group One Safety & SecurityHilary McKeich7983 SW Jack James, Stuart, FL 34997

Recovery is a member of the Better Business Bureau ofSouth East Florida and Central Florida, GAF MasterElite Contractor and Owens Corning PlatinumPreferred Contractor. They are here to get youthrough it.

PrimeLendingJacqueline Brock759 S Federal Highway, Ste. 208Stuart, FL 34994772-324-5300www.lo.primelending/jbrock Business Classification: Mortgage ServicesOrganization Description: PrimeLending has been inStuart almost 3 years. They are a National MortgageLender owned by Plains Capital Bank. JacquelineBrock opened this office. She has been a mortgageloan officer for almost 30 years and brings to theStuart office a wealth of mortgage knowledge and howto best structure a mortgage. Previously she worked inConnecticut serving the tri-state community. She hasbeen licensed in Florida and has done business here formany years.

Renu Medical aestheticsValerie Barrett845 SE Osceola StreetStuart, FL 34994772-266-4450www.renuforyou.comBusiness Classification: Medical & Health CareOrganization Description: Renu Medical is theTreasure Coast’s only full-service rejuvenation center.Dr.Barrett's sole intention every day is to help herpatients get to a place in their lives where they feelgood about themselves and the way they look. She andher team are committed to keeping up with the rapidprogression of products and services in the MedicalAesthetics field, and are dedicated to providing VIPtreatments to all of their patients in an atmosphere ofcomfort and privacy. They build long-lasting relation-ships with their patients with an emphasis on meticu-lous aftercare and follow-up. They listen carefully tothe desires of their patients and provide realistic expec-tations to assist them in reaching their goals.


When a disaster strikes, are you ready? What ifyou sold nothing? Could you still pay your bills?What if your company was shut down for two weeks?Could you work? These are questions I had to askmyself during the 2004 hurricane season when threestorms battered Florida in just six weeks.

Fortunately for me, I was prepared. Here are sometips to help you be prepared when a storm hits yoursales area.

1. Put away reserve cash just in case a disaster caus-es you to not receive a commission check. I put awayan average of 2 months of commissions for this.

2. During the storm, don’t sell! I made some greatrelationships during the storm. Once I knew myfamily was safe and it was safe to drive I went to sev-eral of my client’s offices to see if they needed help. Ihelped many of them with water, gas and food. Tothis day these clients still do business with me. I justshowed up in jeans, t-shirt and gloves and said, “howcan I help”?

3. After the storm pick up the phone and call justto see if everyone is okay. This actually resulted inseveral sales for me without me even trying to sell.

These are a few tips on the sales side. Now how-

ever, you need toensure your business isstorm ready as well:

• Make sure youback up documentsregularly or keep themin the cloud.

• Make sure yourbatteries are fullycharged on laptopsand cell phones.

• Make sure to letyour customers know(especially those out ofthe area) that we have a storm approaching and whatyour business schedule is.

We have a system in place with all of our cus-tomers so that they know what our policies are withregard to storms. We also make sure to send outemails right before we shut down, another email tolet them know we are ok, and then a final one whenwe reopen. A great tool for this could be socialmedia.

Always remember to take care of your family firstand make sure to follow the news and keep yourselfsafe. Most clients will understand if you have to takecare of your family with a storm approaching.

These few tips helped me survive the storms and Ihope they help you! If you would like more informa-tion about JRC Consulting Group, please contact meat [email protected]

John Carr is the President of JRC ConsultingGroup. For more information, please visit the com-pany website at www.jrcconsultinggroup.com

Telephone: 561-623-5349.

John CarrJR Consulting Group

• Build Your Business •

Are You Ready for a Hurricane?Submitted By John Carr, JR Consulting Group

Fall Classes at the MaltzJupiter Theatre’s Conservatory

Local students are headed back to school this Augustto their favorite classes of all: dance, singing, acting andmore in exciting fall classes at the Maltz Jupiter TheatreGoldner Conservatory of Performing Arts!

In addition to producing full-scale professional familyshows throughout the season, the Theatre’s Conservatoryoffers year-round learning opportunities for kids andadults of all ages, including a fall semester of fun-filledclasses taught by Broadway-caliber theatre professionals.

“Whether you’re going into ballet for the first time,looking for an advanced dance class or taking a voice les-son, this is the place for an innovative and high-qualityarts education experience in a positive, safe and support-ive environment,” said Julie Rowe, the Conservatory’sdirector of education. “Over 600 students attend ourConservatory annually, and we have world-class class-room facilities that include state-of-the-art dance, actingand voice studios.”

The connection to the Theatre allows students theopportunity to perform on the Theatre’s stage and workalongside professionals both onstage and off, with hands-on workshops and master classes.

An exclusive program is the Theatre’s “In the StyleOf” series, which offers an extra-special opportunity forConservatory students to be selected for free, uniquedance workshops with cast members from the Theatre’supcoming 2016/17 musicals Me and My Girl, TheProducers and Gypsy. Attendees will be selected via lot-tery, open to all currently enrolled students.

The Conservatory offers a range of ballet, jazz, tap andhip hop dance classes, as well as courses in improvisation,playwriting, acting the song, musical theatre, a play read-ing club and a once-a-month advanced acting seminarfor teens. Enrollment fees are all-inclusive, covering allcostumes and performance-related costs.

Fall classes begin August 15, and online registrationis now open. Scholarships are also available. For infor-mation, call 561-575-2672 or visit www.jupiterthe-atre.org/education.


Slim Body Laser SpaTred Rissacher2311 SE Ocean Blvd., Ste. A, Stuart, FL 34996772-223-5885www.slimbodylaserspa.comBusiness Classification: SpaOrganization Description: Dr. Tred Rissacher and hisstaff at Slim Body Laser Spa offer a safe, effective, andnon-invasive option for spot fat reduction and bodycontouring. Our FDA-cleared low level laser can allowyou to lose stubborn fat that is not targeted with dietor exercise while lying on your back, listening to music.Most of our clients lose 3-12 inches in three weeks or9 treatments. Our program is completely pain free,requires no down time or swelling, and you can seeresults immediately. Dr Tred Rissacher has developedthis program using his own success found with thelaser, and has since helped over 3,500 people lose inch-es and achieve the bodies they desire. They have loca-tions in both Stuart and Port St Lucie and offer FREEconsultations. If you’ve always wanted to look yourbest beyond the efforts of diet and exercise, Slim BodyLaser Spa has the solution for you.

Two Men and a TruckShauna Bledsoe4271 NW Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, FL 34957772-398-9995www.twomenandatruck.comBusiness Classification: Moving & StorageOrganization Description: Two Men and a Truck areyour local movers. Whether you’re moving down thestreet or across the country they will help you manageyour relocation stress. Their moving services provide youwith: fully licensed, insured and bonded services; pack-ing and unpacking services, clean trucks and properequipment; friendly and courteous staff; and much more.

Welcome New Members:

New President’s Council:Jupiter Medical CenterStacey Brandt1210 S Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter, FL 33458561-263-2892Business Classification: HospitalsOrganization Description: Jupiter Medical Center hasflourished since its founding in 1979 to become one ofSouth Florida’s most respected and preferred hospitals.All of the physicians, technologists, administrative staffand volunteers at Jupiter Medical Center are highlycommitted and dedicated to offering their clientsworld-class care, close to home. They are a not-for-profit 327-bed regional medical center consisting of207 private acute-care hospital beds and 120 long-termcare, sub-acute rehabilitation and Hospice beds.Jupiter Medical Center is reimagining how to restorethe community’s health and wellness. Award-winningphysicians, world-class partnerships and innovativetechniques and technology enable Jupiter MedicalCenter to provide a broad range of services with spe-cialty concentrations in cardiology, oncology, imaging,orthopedics & spine, digestive health, emergency serv-ices, lung and thoracic, women’s health, weight man-agement and men’s health. With approximately 1,500team members, 575 physicians and 640 volunteers,Jupiter Medical Center continues to perform in the top10% of hospitals for patient quality and satisfaction.

Candidates:McNicholas for Judge CampaignMichael McNicholas2400 SE Federal Highway, 4th Floor, Stuart, FL 34994Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2394, Stuart, FL 34995772-263-0235Business Classification: Political Candidate

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Photo by George KleineMartin County Supervisor of Elections, VickiDavis and Deputy of Elections Outreach, KherriAndersen, attended the July 14th breakfast andgave a brief overview of current voting regulationsand provided forms for registering to vote andupdating attendees voter information.

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BUILDER magazine has ranked Habitat forHumanity as the No. 1 private home builder onBUILDER 100, its annual listing of the largest U.S.home builders. This is the second year in a rowHabitat’s work across the country has been recog-nized as a top builder of affordable housing in theU.S.

Each year, BUILDER compiles data from U.S.builders and ranks them by the number of closingsfor BUILDER 100. With 3,237 closings in 2015,Habitat topped the private home builder list and

placed No. 16 on the comprehensive list.“We are very proud of our families who are deter-

mined to build their own home, and provide stabil-ity for their children. Our homeowners are alsoteaching their children self-reliance. We currentlybuild about a dozen homes a year in Martin County,however the need for affordable housing is con-stant.” said Margot Graff, Executive Director.

Habitat for Humanity of Martin County is one ofnearly 1,400 Habitat organizations in the U.S. andhas worked in Martin County for 30 years, helpingfamilies achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better future for them-selves through decent and affordable housing. In fis-cal year 2015, 54 families partnered with Habitatfor Humanity of Martin County to build orimprove places they can call home.

“We are honored to be recognized as the top pri-vate home builder on this year’s BUILDER 100,”said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat forHumanity International. “This is a wonderfulachievement for us and it could not have been

accomplished without the support of our donorsand volunteers, who help us empower familiesthrough shelter in every community we work inthroughout the U.S.”

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat forHumanity of Martin County brings people togetherto build homes, communities and hope. Since itsinception as a not-for-profit organization in 1986,Habitat has built 121homes in Hobe Sound,Indiantown, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno and Stuart.Learn more at HabitatMartin.org or call 772-223-9940. www.HabitatMartin.org.

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decentplace to live, Habitat for Humanity has grown froma grassroots effort that began on a community farmin southern Georgia in 1976 to a global nonprofithousing organization in nearly 1,400 communitiesacross the U.S. and in over 70 countries. Peoplepartner with Habitat for Humanity to build orimprove a place they can call home. Habitat home-owners help build their own homes alongside volun-teers and pay an affordable mortgage. Throughfinancial support, volunteering or adding a voice tosupport affordable housing, everyone can help fam-ilies achieve the strength, stability and self-reliancethey need to build better lives for themselves.Through shelter, we empower.


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Front row from left to right: Aranda Wendell, Carmen Marin, AdamDoner, Jennifer Gizowski, Christina Capua, Paula Gutierrez all ofGordon & Doner, and Jan Otten, Hobe Sound ChamberIn the back row from left to right: Candace Lopes, Skin Serenity Spa,Amber Shirk, Seacoast Bank, Linda Wolf, ActiveCanvas, NoreenNelson-Slenker, Illustrated Properties, Peggy Batch-Gattone, TheKeyes Company, Sharyl Pratt, Illustrated Properties, and Kim Toth,Edward Jones-Andersen

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DreamMaker Bath & KitchenRecognized Among the TopCustomer Service Leaders

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of SE Florida (a fami-ly-owned, full service remodeling company in Stuart, FL)has received a 2016 Guildmaster Award for showing acontinued commitment to service excellence.GuildQuality, a third-party customer satisfaction survey-ing company based in Atlanta, has powered theGuildmaster Award since 2005 to celebrate service excel-lence among home builders, remodelers, and contractors.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of SE Florida was oneof over 200 companies nationwide recognized byGuildQuality for delivering exceptional customerexperiences.

GuildQuality reviewed thousands of survey respons-es submitted by customers of Guildmaster candidates.In determining the companies who were recognizedwith this honor, GuildQuality considers two primarymetrics: the percentage of customers who would rec-ommend your business and the percentage of cus-tomers who responded. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchenof SE Florida achieved a recommendation rate ofgreater than 90% from their customers, who were sur-veyed through GuildQuality.

Vice President Dave Morelli commented, “There aremany everyday practices that our team considers stan-dard that helps create our overall high customer satis-faction rating. We at DreamMaker have a printed“Code of Values” (with topics of Respect, Integrity andCustomer Focus) that are very important to ourprocess, and the meaning of the word “Team” is alsovery important to us. From the office staff, design con-sultants, project managers, production crews and tradepartners, all of us understand that we are not only pro-viding a product but a “service” that will be remem-bered long after the cost is forgotten.”

DreamMaker is locally owned, has an A+ rating withthe Better Business Bureau, and has been serving theTreasure Coast since 1987. So when you’re ready totalk about your remodeling project, DreamMaker willbe there to provide a high quality experience for you.

Business Briefs

To learn more about DreamMaker, visit their web-site at www.DreamMaker-Stuart.com, visit their designcenter at 6118 SE Fed. Hwy., Stuart (just south ofCove Rd. in the Port Cove Plaza by TropicalSmoothie), or call them at 772-288-6255 to schedule acomplimentary consultation with one of their threedesigners to discuss your remodeling needs.

GuildQuality helps builders, remodelers, and con-tractors manage their most valuable asset - their repu-tation. Our members rely on our service to gather cus-tomer feedback, measure satisfaction, and continuouslyimprove their business. Supported by comprehensivereporting and marketing tools, GuildQuality helps itsmembers stand out in a competitive market. For moreinformation, visit www.guildquality.com.

Treasure Coast SCORENames New Officers

The Treasure Coast Chapter of SCORE is pleased toannounce new officers as follows for their upcomingFiscal Year which will begin October 1, 2016 and endSeptember 30, 2017:

Chapter Chair – George GreensteinVice Chair – Marketing – Dick ArnoldVice Chair – Administration & Secretary- Ruth FiteVice Chair – Membership - Ken KoziolVice Chair – Finance & Treasurer - Bob McCabeVice Chair - Client Services -Frank TidikisSCORE provides no-cost, confidential business

counseling with expertise in a wealth of business andbusiness-related areas, such as: business start-ups, man-ufacturing, high technology, insurance, public rela-tions, retail operations, textiles, pharmaceuticals, legal,banking, finance, tax, distribution, information tech-nology, materials, auto parts and repairs, engineering,sales and marketing, customer service, commercial leas-ing, electrical contracting, health and nutrition, humanresources, specialty retailing, hospitality, acquisitions,turnarounds, divestitures, business valuations, publicrelations, turnarounds, and non-profits.

SCORE also offers free and low cost workshops in

such areas as: How to Start a Small Business, CashManagement, Financial Recordkeeping, Marketing,Florida Sales Tax, All About Non-Profits, CommercialInsurance, Business Law, Commercial Credit, BusinessPlanning, Corporate and LLC Reporting &Recordkeeping, and Personal Credit/Identity Theft.

For the Fiscal Year to Date as of May 30, 2016 TreasureCoast SCORE Chapter 308 has 461 new clients face-to-face and 61 new clients through email counseling. Inaddition, they have held 77 workshops with 1,168 atten-dees. Total services provided to clients and workshopattendees were 2,759 YTD May 31, 2016.

For the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2015Treasure Coast SCORE Chapter 308 served 636 newclients face-to-face and 180 new clients through emailcounseling. Also, they held 122 workshops with 1,382attendees. Total services provided to clients and work-shop attendees were 4,387.

SCORE Chapter 308, has its main office in FortPierce and satellite mentoring locations in HobeSound, Jensen Beach, Palm City, Port St. Lucie, Stuart,Vero Beach, and Sebastian.

SCORE Chapter 308 is a resource partner with theSmall Business Administration and covers Martin, St.Lucie, Indian River, Glades and Okeechobee Countieson the Treasure Coast.

Please phone their office at 772-489-0548 to makean appointment to discuss your business opportunitywith an experienced volunteer SCORE counselor.

Their website, www.treasurecoast.score.org, can alsobe used to make an appointment at any of their eight(8) locations for face-to-face counseling and also to reg-ister for any of their workshops.

Photo ProvidedDreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of SE Florida was one of over 200companies nationwide recognized by GuildQuality for deliveringexceptional customer experiences. TREASURE COAST SCORE

COUNSELING

HOBE SOUND LOCATIONFridays 10:00am-1:00pm

at the Chamber Office Free Business Consulting.

Visit www.treasurecoast.score.org to schedule an appointment.

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◆ September Meetings ◆Wednesday, September 7th

AMBASSADORS MEETING12:00pm at Chamber Office

Tuesday, September 13th and 27thHOBE SOUND

TOASTMASTERS MEETING7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College,

Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor, 11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound

Open to Chamber members and the publicCall 772-546-4724 for more information.

Monday, September 19thBOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING5:30pm

Chamber Office

◆ September Events ◆Friday, September 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th

SCORE COUNSELING10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office

Free Business Consulting. Visit www.treasurecoast.score.org


Monday, September 5thLABOR DAY

Chamber Office Closed

Thursday, September 8thMONTHLY CHAMBER

BREAKFAST8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College,

Schmul Dining Center11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound

Sponsored by Celebrities Fore KidsGuest Speaker from Martin Reads Program

Advance RSVP: $12 Members/$15 Non Members No RSVP: Members $17/Non Members $20


Tuesday, September 13thCOFFEE TALK

8:00-9:00am in Chamber Conference RoomSponsored by JC ConsultingGuest Speaker Josh Calhoun

Topic: Web security and SEO. Free tools that pro-duce results. The tools and habits to prevent websitehacking and the easy steps anyone can take to raisetheir ranking on Google and other search engines.

Free for members to attend. Limited to the first 12 who RSVP

RSVP at www.hobesound.org

Wednesday, September 28thBUSINESS AFTER HOURS

5:30-7:00pm at Renu Medical Aesthetics304 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta

Advance RSVP: $10 Members & Non-members/$5Social Members

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No RSVP: $15 Members & Non-members/$10 SocialMembers


◆ October Meetings ◆Wednesday, October 5th

AMBASSADORS MEETING12:00pm at the Chamber Office

Tuesday, October 11th and 25thHOBE SOUND

TOASTMASTERS MEETING7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College,

Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor, 11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound

Open to Chamber members and the publicCall 772-546-4724 for more information.

Monday, October 17thBOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING5:30pm

Chamber Office

◆ October Events ◆Saturday, October 1st

DINE AROUND HOBE SOUND PROGRESSIVE DINNER

5:30-10:00pm Sponsored by Jupiter Island Pools

and Jenkins LandscapeBegin the evening at Hobe Sound Golf Club for

cocktails and hors d’oeuvres hosted by Marlene Filerfor Celebrities Fore Kids.

Proceed to the home of one of the ten “celebrity chefs” of your choice.

And finish the evening at Flash Beach Grille fordessert and a nightcap.

Tickets on sale September 1st, $60 per person at www.hobesound.org

Thursday, October 6thPRESIDENT’S COUNCIL

EXECUTIVE MIXER6:00pm

Manatee Queen Cruise

Friday, October 7th, 14th, and 28th SCORE COUNSELINGFree Business Consulting.

10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office Visit www.treasurecoast.score.org


Wednesday, October 12thINSIDE HOBE SOUND TOUR

8:30am-2:30pm Begins at the Chamber office and proceeds by

bus to points of interest.Free and open to the public

Box lunch available for $10.00To RSVP call the Chamber office 772-546-4724

Thursday, October 13thMONTHLY CHAMBER BREAKFAST

8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College, Schmul Dining Center

11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe SoundSponsored by Brookdale Tequesta Assisted

Living & Memory Care

Guest Speaker from Martin County Taxpayers Association

Advance RSVP: $12 Members/$15 Non Members No RSVP: Members $17/Non Members $20


Wednesday, October 19thWILDLY SUCCESSFUL WOMEN’S

WEDNESDAY LUNCH12:00pm-1:30pm

Location: TBASponsored by Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith

Guest Speaker, Gary LesserTopic: Steps the Florid Bar is taking to insure a

competitive work environment for female attorneysThis event is open to all members, gentlemen as well

as the Wildly Successful Women of the Chamber.Watch News You Can Use for location

and cost of luncheon

Wednesday, October 26thBUSINESS AFTER HOURS

5:30-7:00pm at Steele Law10995 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound

Annual Halloween Event, costumes welcomeAdvance RSVP: $10 Members/$15 Non-members/

$5 Social MembersNo. RSVP: $15 Members/$20 Non-members/

$10 Social MembersNo Shows will be billed

Register at www.hobesound.org

President’s Council Members enjoyed a break-fast at Harry & the Natives on July 20th whilelearning about the possibility of Hobe Soundbecoming an incorporated town, presented byProtecting Hobe Sound.

Pictured here are: Front Row: Marc Gaylord,Law Office of Marc R. Gaylord; Amy Brunjes,FPL; Pete Morello, The UPS Store; , Gayle Harrell,State Representative, District 83; Sue Stutzke,Nightingale Private Care; Angela Hoffman, HobeSound Chamber; Robin Capps, Capps Roofing;Maria Verona, First Florida Development &Construction; Back row: Mike Bouse, BerkshireHathaway; Cal Meeker, Florida Living Realty;Jonathan Capps, Capps Roofing; ; Rick Hartman,Hartman Real Estate; Derreck Ogden, Word ofMouth Computers & Electronics; Scott Watson,Indiantown Marine; Blake Capps, Capps Roofing,Ike Crumpler, Upstairs Communications

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Since 1993Jupiter Medical Center

Since 1996The Framery, Inc.

Since 1998Catfish House, Inc.

Since 1999Edward Jones – Andersen

Since 2000Hobe Sound Bible Church

Since 2001Protocol Office & Residential Services, Inc.

Since 2003Historical Society of Martin County/Elliott MuseumSouthern Pride Gourmet Foods

Since 2004AMAC Insurance AgencyDuren Roofing, Inc.

Since 2005Carrere General Contractors, Inc.Hobe Sound DeliPro-Tech Fire Sprinklers

Since 2006Auto Air & MoreAvalon Air, Inc.Early Learning Coalition

Since 2007Almar/Jackson PoolsAmbrose Advanced Carpet CleaningCaring Children Clothing Children, Inc.Florida Living Realty – Michelle TuckerImages In Paradise/Picture City Studio

Since 2008Stuart Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Since 2009Keyes Company – Peggy Batch Gattone

Since 2010H & H Custom Pools, Inc.Richard & Jeanne NashPirate’s Cove Resort & MarinaThe UPS Store

Since 2011Becker Tree FarmB’ing The Best, Inc./McDonald’sCSI – Carpenter Security IntegratorsFlorida Fire Marshals & Inspectors AssociationGeo. V. Bullen & Son Florida, Inc.Hobe Sound Soccer ClubIllustrated Properties – Noreen SlenkerKeyes Company – Gena DuvallSt. Lucie Battery & Tire-Hobe Sound

Since 2012Ameriprise Financial ServicesCarol BranchFlorida Living RealtyGayle Harrell, State RepresentativeHobe Sound Art GalleryHobe Sound Community ChestJ. O. Jones Plumbing, LLCLandmark ArtsThe law Office of Brandon Woodward, P.A.Old Dixie Café NorthStrategic Realty Services, LLC

Since 2013Fun Tours Travel, Inc.Hobe Sound ShipCenterJRC Consulting GroupMiles Grant Country ClubSelectShred, Inc.

Since 2014All Aboard FloridaFirst Florida Development & Construction, Inc.Florence GodinoJust Gold JewelersKeyes Company/Hobe Sound

Thank You Renewals:

Since 2015Amplified DesignsAudi Stuart/Infiniti StuartBelanger & Belanger Main Street RealtyThe Champions ClubCourtney’s STUFFED BurgersEdward Jones – NunleyFirst Florida Solutions Insurance Agency, LLCGHS Custom Woodwork, Inc.Grassam Spine & Wellness CenterIn The ShadeJ. McLaughlinJC ConsultingThe Milcor Group, Inc.Sailfish Realty Commercial, LLCToday and Tomorrow StrategiesV.F.W. Post 10132We’ll Floor U

Florida Primary ElectionAugust 30th

Thank you to all businesses and local chambers ofcommerce throughout Florida that helped makeEmployee Voter Registration Week a success!

Voter registration deadline for the Florida PrimaryElection is August 1st. If you or your employees have notdone so, visit the nonpartisan website FloridaWins.org tocomplete the voter registration process.

If you and your employees are already registered, nowis the time to learn more about the upcoming primaryelection on August 30, 2016. If you are unable to makeit to the polls on Election Day, you can still participate byvoting early, either in-person or by absentee ballot.FloridaWins.org is a nonpartisan website that providesyou and your employees with the information to vote onor before Election Day. When Florida's employers andemployees vote, Florida Wins!

At FPL, we know the impact that a major stormcan have on your business. We have a plan and urgeyou to prepare as well so you and your employees canget back to business safely and as quickly as possible.

FPL has been recognized for building a strongerand smarter electric grid, most recently receiving anAward of Excellence from the International SmartGrid Action Network and the Governor’s SterlingAward for its innovative smart grid technology. Thesetools are helping FPL improve system reliability yearround, and below is a guide that provides more tipsto help you prepare for hurricane season:

Plan ahead:• Ensure your employees’ contact information is

up-to-date and that you have a plan in place to com-municate after the storm passes.

• Determine if your business is in a flood and/orevacuation zone and review evacuation routes; identifyan emergency temporary site.

• Identify what you need to secure your building oroffice.

• Review your insurance coverage; photograph orvideotape your building or office – inside and out.

Before a storm:• Gather supplies to secure the exterior of your

office and protect interior furniture. • Fully charge all portable electronics.

• Make multiple back-ups of computer files anddata, and store records off premises.

• Record a special voice message informing employ-ees and customers the status of company operations.

• Close your offices with sufficient time to allowemployees to secure their own homes; inform clientsthat you’re closing early and when you plan to reopen.

After a storm:• Watch for downed power lines. Call 911 or FPL

at 1-800-4OUTAGE to report fallen power lines thatpresent a clear and imminent danger to you or others.Do not attempt to touch any power lines. Alwaysassume that every power line is energized.

• Stay connected with us, report an outage and getupdates at FPL.com, which is also accessible onmobile devices.

• In case of interior water damage, immediatelyturn off your circuit breakers, disconnect all electricalappliances and turn off all wall switches. Remember,never stand in water while operating switches orunplugging any electrical device.

• If you use a portable generator, read and follow allthe manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines.

For more storm and safety tips, visit us atFPL.com/storm.

Florida Power & Light Company is the third-largest electric utility in the United States, serving

more than 4.8 million customer accounts or morethan 10 million people across nearly half of the stateof Florida. FPL’s typical 1,000-kWh residential cus-tomer bill is approximately 30 percent lower thanthe latest national average and, in 2015, was thelowest in Florida among reporting utilities for thesixth year in a row. FPL’s service reliability is betterthan 99.98 percent, and its highly fuel-efficientpower plant fleet is one of the cleanest among allutilities nationwide. The company was recognizedin 2015 as one of the most trusted U.S. electric util-ities by Market Strategies International. A leadingFlorida employer with approximately 8,800 employ-ees, FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla.-basedNextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a clean energycompany widely recognized for its efforts in sustain-ability, ethics and diversity, and has been ranked No.1 in the electric and gas utilities industry inFortune’s 2016 list of “World’s Most AdmiredCompanies.” NextEra Energy is also the parentcompany of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC,which, together with its affiliated entities, is theworld's largest generator of renewable energy fromthe wind and sun. For more information, visit thesewebsites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com,and www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.


Preparing For a Storm: A Guide for Your Business

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HS N/L 12/06 - Hobe SoundMarybeth Hrim; Secretary, Peggy Mathias; Vice President of Public Relations, Carol Labuhn, and Sargent at Arms, Kevin Hrim. During the first meeting of the