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July 2015

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Business Builder

When: Friday, July 10 and Thursday, July 23; 8:309:45 a.m. Where: Chamber Boardroom Cost: Free to members and non-members

Power Networking @ Lunch

When: Tuesday, July 14, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Palm Beach Airport Cost: $35, members; $45, non-members (in advance)

July Business After Hours

When: Wednesday, July 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Residence Inn West Palm Beach Downtown Cost: $15, members; $20, non-members (in advance)

July Breakfast

When: Thursday, July 16, 7:45-9 a.m. Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center Cost: $35, members; $45, non-members (in advance) Speaker: Dr. John Armstrong, Florida’s State Surgeon General

One on One 101

When: Friday, July 17; 8:3010:30 a.m. Where: Chamber Boardroom Cost: Free to members and non-members Speaker: Kelly Fanelli

Power Networking @ Lunch

When: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Palm Beach Airport Cost: $35, members; $45, non-members (in advance)

Privacy Seminar: Part of the Knowledge Series

When: Thursday, August 6, 8:30-10 a.m. Where: Chamber Boardroom Cost: $15, members; $25, non-members (in advance) Speaker: Bob Siegal For information about upcoming events, e-mail Jamie Walton at [email protected] or call (561) 833-3711, ext. 231.

The Palm Beach Post team (from left) Brent Valdov, Patrick Fitzgerald, Jim Mostad and Andy Blizzard with Dennis Grady. PHOTOS BY CAPEHART PHOTOGRAPHY

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2015 GOLF TOURNAMENT WINNER — THE PALM BEACH POST Palm Beach Post team wins Chamber Cup. Last month the Chamber hosted its Annual Golf Tournament held at PGA National Resort and Spa. The tournament’s winner of the Corporate Cup was The Palm Beach Post and the team name will be engraved on the trophy proudly displayed in the Chamber lobby. Its players included Brent Valdov, Patrick Fitzgerald, Jim Mostad and Andy Blizzard. Jones Lang LaSalle, was the second place foursome with members Kevin Propel, Scott Butler, Shaun Blogg and Mark Holzhausen. Event sponsors included South Florida Business and Wealth, Continental Breakfast sponsor; Braman Motorcars, Hole in One sponsor and Southwest Airlines, Airline sponsor.

Thanks to Director of Golf, Buddy Finch and the staff of PGA National Resort and Spa. Special thanks to the Chamber’s Ambassadors, who served as greeters at contest holes and assisted in the setup of the event. Other prizes were won by: Mark Holzhausen, Closest to the Pin, Hole No. 10; Maria Marino, Ladies Longest Drive; Cressman Bronson, Men’s Longest Drive; Juan Porro, Closest to the Pin, Hole No. 13. Corporate Foursomes included: Braman Motorcars; City National Bank of Florida; ESPN West Palm — Boca Raton Bowl; Florida Crystals Corporation; Good Samaritan Medical Center; Palm Beach Community Bank; Reikenis & Associates, LLC; South Florida Business and Wealth; Spin City Media Group Inc.; Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of

Florida; TD Bank; and Woerner Holdings, Inc. The Tee Ambassadors included: Ackerman Link & Sartory; Applebee’s; BB&T; Blue Ocean Capital; Broad and Cassel; Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil P.A.; Hanley Center Foundation; Hedrick Brothers Construction; Insurance Office of America — Team Dorsey; Keiser University; Law Office of Kreusler-Walsh, Compiani & Vargas, P.A.; Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC; Moss & Associates; Paradigm Shift at Work; Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society; Perry & Taylor, P.A.; Pratt & Whitney; RADISE International, LC; Ramsay Marine Mechanical Services; South Florida Fair & PBC Exposition, Inc.; South Florida Science Center and Aquarium; and WPEC-TV CBS 12 News.

FPL’s Eric Silagy appointed to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

From left: Nicolas Bitzer, Tim Burke, Sara Alsofrom, Antonio Fins, Wendy Sartory Link, Paul Edgewater.

New Business Editor addresses Trustee members

Antonio Fins, newly named Business Editor at The Palm Beach Post, addressed more than 30 Trustee members at breakfast. He shared two new additions to the Business Section that will begin this summer. Fins also stressed his desire to work closely with the business community to ensure timely and accurate reporting on issues of concern to our local economy.

Leadership West Palm Beach Class 2015 Graduates

The 27 graduates of the 2015 Class of Leadership West Palm Beach received their diplomas on June 8 from Mayor Jeri Muoio at the City Commission meeting. The graduates of the 2015 Class are: Andy Blizzard (The Palm Beach Post); William Brasmar (KPA Promotions, Inc.); Bonnita Calhoun (Stellar Signs & Graphics); Alex Casas (Littky, Smith, Phipps & Casas); Sandy Coto (Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce); Joanne Davis (Florida Atlantic University); Cynthia Dienstag (McLaughlin & Stern, LLP); John Dingle (Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A.); Armando Fana (City of West Palm Beach); Kim French (BG Solutions); Brett Goldblatt (Richman Greer); Kae Jonsons (Hanley Center Foundation); Vamsi Kotta (RADISE International); Kelly Landers (The Law Offices of Kelly V. Landers, P.A.); Claudia Murphy (Grand Bank & Trust of Florida); Patrick Painter (Hedrick Brothers Construction); Edna Palser (West

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Eric Silagy, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a twoyear term. “I’m pleased and honored to have the opportunity to work alongside chamber and business leaders from across the country to advocate for pro-business legislation and advance issues that are critically important as we navigate today’s competitive landscape,” said Silagy. U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue stated: “The Chamber’s volunteer leadership plays a crucial role in helping to set our policy positions, to serve our

Eric Silagy has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

members and to advance our free enterprise mission.” Silagy is the immediate past Chair of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center.

Will you appear in the 20152016 Education Guide?

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Palm Beach Fire Rescue); Eleni Rengepis (Good Samaritan Medical Center); James Rhoads (The Lord’s Place); Christine Shaw (City of West Palm Beach); Hillary Smith (Elhilow, Smith & Company, LLC); Pierre Smith (The Salvation Army); Angelique Thomas (Akerman LLP); Jeffrey Vollat (ADA Engineering, Inc.); Ellen Wellington (CareerSource Palm Beach County); Seth Welner (Holland & Knight LLP); and Heath Wintz (MWH). Following the graduation ceremony, the graduates celebrated at Pistache, located on

Clematis Street. Special thanks to our 2015 Sponsors: KidSanctuary Campus, Inc.; Florida Power & Light; and The Palm Beach Post. For more information about Leadership West Palm Beach, including applying for the 2016 Class, contact Sandy Pullens at [email protected] or (561) 833-3711, ext. 228.

The newest of the Chamber publications, the Education Guide, is ready to go to print. Join the Chamber NOW to be included! ■■Each Chamber member is listed, with contact information, including website addresses. ■■Debuts at the Back to School Breakfast in August, where 500 business men and women will receive a copy hot off the press! ■■Features articles on education services for K-20, trade and technical schools, the arts and education, and financial aid and scholarships. ■■Included in information packets requested from the Chamber and available in the Chamber lobby and in a digital format online at www. palmbeaches.org. ■■Used by area professionals as a resource for educa-

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tion products and services required by businesses and residents. For more information, contact Kelly Fanelli, Membership Director, at (561) 257-0289 or [email protected]

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SkyBike is West Palm Beach’s newest way to get around downtown WPB The Downtown Development Authority, SkyBridge Capital, P3 Global Management and the City of West Palm Beach welcome the international bike-sharing phenomenon as a way to tour our beautiful waterfront. Now you can pick up and drop off your rented bike at the Chamber, located at 401 North Flagler Drive. The Chamber is one of 14 locations available in the downtown area with access to the bikes. SkyBike locations include: the corner of Clematis Street and Tamarind Avenue, 301 Clematis St., Waterfront Park, the corner of S. Flagler Drive and Datura Street, the corner of Dixie Highway and Fern Street,the corner of Iris Street and Dixie Highway, 700 S.

Rosemary Ave., 401 N. Flagler Drive, the County Courthouse, City Hall, 530 Clematis St., 375 S. Rosemary Ave.,

and the corner of Okeechobee Boulevard and Olive Avenue.

Chamber July Breakfast speaker The Chamber announces Florida’s State Surgeon General John Armstrong, MD, FACS will be the guest speaker at the July 16 breakfast. Dr. Armstrong was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott as Surgeon General and Secretary of Health for the State of Florida on April 27, 2012. A graduate of Princeton University, the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Dr. Armstrong believes that education and training are drivers for change. Dr. Armstrong came to the Florida Department of Health having previously served as the Chief Medical Officer of the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in Tampa, where he worked to bring health care professionals together through hands-on team training.

Dr. Armstrong was appointed by Gov. Scott as Surgeon General and Secretary of Health.

The breakfast is sponsored by Good Samaritan Medical Center, celebrating 95 years of serving the community, and will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center promptly at 7:45 a.m. on July 16. Please register at palmbeaches.org, or contact Jamie Walton at [email protected] for more information.

Fly with us to scenic Ireland

Panthers executive speaks to Chamber Trustees Peter Luukko, Executive Chairman of the Florida Panthers NHL franchise, addressed the Chamber Trustees this week. Luukko, a former executive with the Philadelphia Flyers, outlined the exciting future of the Panthers. The commitment of ownership to putting a highly competitive team on the ice was reflected in the recent NHL draft picks of the Panthers. On behalf the franchise, Luukko presented a team logo hockey puck to all those in attendance at the luncheon. To order your season tickets now, go to floridapanthers.com.

NEW MEMBERS Adelman & Adelman, P.A. S. Greg McCloskey Associate Attorney 2825 N. University Drive, Suite 410 Coral Springs, FL 33065 adelmanlawyers. com (954) 341-2777 ATTORNEYS — PERSONAL INJURY/ WRONGFUL DEATH [email protected] Artworks International Livan Torres, Owner 420 6th St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 artworksint.com (561) 833-9165 ART & FRAMING info@artworksint. com Ascendo Resources Randy Stefano Managing Director 701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 322 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 ascendoresources. com (561) 288-6395 EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES - PERM & TEMP rstefano@ascendo. com Building Cooling Systems, Inc Lynn Jensen President 545-102 N.W. Mercantile Place Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 buildingcoolingsystems.com (772) 461-9939 AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS & SERVICES [email protected] Commodore Realty, Inc. Daniel Sehayik Real Estate Associate/In-House Counsel 30 W. Mashta Drive #400 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 commodorerealty. com (561) 685-0022 REAL ESTATE — INVESTMENTS [email protected] Crystal &

Company Susie Dwinell Executive Director 1 Clematis St., Suite 305, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 crystalco.com (561) 273-2310 INSURANCE — RISK MANAGEMENT susie.dwinell@ crystalco.com Faith*Hope* Love*Charity, Inc. Casimiro Crockett Director of Administration and Program Employment 3175 S. Congress Ave., Suite 310 Palm Springs, FL 33461 faithhopelovecharity.org (561) 968-1612 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION [email protected] French American International School Celine May, Director 2500 NW 5th Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33431 frenchamericanschoolbocaraton.org (561) 479-8266 SCHOOLS — PRIVATE [email protected] Gast Construction Group, Inc. Allen Gast President 1067 Carambola Circle West Palm Beach, FL 33406 gastconstructiongroup.com (561) 281-1001 CONTRACTORS — GENERAL [email protected] Gourmet Galaxy Franny LaRue President 905 N. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 835-0338 CATERERS gourmetgalaxy@ gmail.com Harbor Breeze Dental Care Mark Kubiliun, Owner 1317 W. Indiantown Road, Suite West Jupiter, FL 33458 harborbreezedentalcare.com (561) 316-4260 DENTISTS [email protected]

Hoffman’s Chocolates — Boca Raton Tammy Mannarino Manager 5250 Town Center Circle #135 Shops at Boca Center Boca Raton, FL 33486 hoffmans.com (561) 750-0021 CANDY & CONFECTIONERY tmannarino@ hoffmans.com Hoffman’s Chocolates — Greenacres Dale Solomon Retail Manager 5190 Lake Worth Road Greenacres, FL 33463 hoffmans.com (561) 967-2213 CANDY & CONFECTIONERY [email protected] Hoffman’s Chocolates — Lake Worth Diane Vogel Manager 705 Lake Ave. Lake Worth, FL 33460 hoffmans.com (561) 766-2517 CANDY & CONFECTIONERY dvogel@hoffmans. com Hoffman’s Chocolates — Palm Beach Gardens Richard Kaye Retail Manager 10957 N. Military Trail Garden Square Shoppes Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 hoffmans.com (561) 626-2009 CANDY & CONFECTIONERY rkaye@hoffmans. com Integra Healthcare Staffing Clive Henry VP Operations 810 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 93 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 integrahealthcarestaffing.com (561) 275-1766 STAFFING —

HEALTHCARE [email protected] Kear Attorney Service Domenic Mancuso Owner — Manager 640 Clematis St., Suite 777, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 kearattorneyservicewpb.com (561) 558-4320 COURIER & MESSENGER SERVICES [email protected] Little Panther Prompting Patty Serrano Owner — Operator P.O. Box 535 Palm Beach, FL 33480 (561) 371-5852 VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES L99panther@aol. com Majestic Princess Cruises, Inc. Judy Gutowitz Account Executive 200 E. 13th St. Riviera Beach, FL 33404 majesticprincesscruises.com (561) 254-0424 CRUISES jgutowitz@majesticprincesscruises. com MFK Reva/ Development Don Patterson President 333 Los Olas Blvd., Suite CU4 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 mfkreva.com (954) 363-0771 REAL ESTATE — DEVELOPERS dpatterson@ mfkreva.org Palm Beach Bagel Jill Goodman, Owner 533 Clematis St. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 palmbeachbagel.net (561) 822-3688 BAGEL SHOP palmbeachbagel@ bellsouth.net Pawn Shop Lounge Cleve Mash Owner/Managing Partner 219 Clematis St. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 pawnshopwpb.com (561) 818-6274

NIGHTCLUBS & BARS Picnic Fashion Rebecca Finn, Owner 303 Gardenia St. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 picnicfashion.com (888) 742-6420 HOME FURNISHINGS picnicfashion@ gmail.com SkyBike Colby Reese Manager 1400 Forsythe Road #F West Palm Beach, FL 33405 skybikewpb.com (305) 523-9440 BIKE RENTAL & SHARING PROGRAM info@skybikewpb. com Surale Phillips, Research Consultant Surale Phillips President P.O. Box 30547 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420 suralephillips.com (561) 328-3039 MARKET RESEARCH & ANALYSIS [email protected] Totally Glass & Mirrors Marcel Llerena Owner 1027 Egremont Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33406 totallygb.com (561) 929-6163 GLASS & GLAZING CONTRACTORS [email protected] Visit Palm Beach Shereen Baal Marketing 100 N. Clematis St. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 visitpalmbeach.com (561) 881-9757 ATTRACTIONS [email protected] Young & Hager Wealth Management Michelle Hager Partner 319 Clematis St. #203, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 wealth401k.com (561) 427-6767 FINANCIAL SERVICES hager@wealth401k. com

MEMBER RENEWALS ANATOM Construction Company BDO USA, LLP Blue Heron Fleet Chesterfield Palm Beach, The Cleveland Clinic Florida Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Compass, Inc./ The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of the Palm Beaches DiVosta Homes Elhilow, Smith & Company LLC Global Sales Expansion, Inc. Gracie Street Interior Design Inc. Hanley Center Foundation Heartland Payment Systems Hilton Garden Inn West Palm Beach Hippocrates Health Institute Hispanic Human Resources Council, Inc. Honda Classic, The Insurance Office of America International College Counselors Ironhorse Country Club Jon E. Schmidt & Associates Inc. Karas Wilders Consulting Landmark Aviation Molly’s Trolleys of West Palm Beach Mrachek, Fitzgerald, Rose, Konopka, Thomas & Weiss, P.A. Oasis Outsourcing Reichel Realty & Investments Inc. Sir Speedy Printing (Downtown) Southern Waste Systems LLC/Sun Recycling SRA Research Group, Inc. St. Mark’s Episcopal School Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. The David Associates Town of Palm Beach United Way U.S. Realty Management Company United Way of Palm Beach County

The Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches will be visiting scenic Ireland in October and is inviting members, family and friends of chamber members to share in this oncein-a-lifetime experience. Rich in history, scenic Ireland is the destination for this exciting trip. Enjoy an eightday journey while visiting stunning destinations such as Adare, County Limerick, the Cliffs of Moher and the beautiful grounds of Adare Manor. On this amazing trip, you will also encounter breathtaking panoramic views of the Dingle Peninsula, and see historic locations including the Rock of Cashel, and Kilkenny Castle. This journey is packed with unforgettable destinations,

but also gives you time to explore Ireland on your own as well. Enjoy local shops and restaurants or stroll through woodland settings. You may choose to venture out and visit the Blarney Castle where you must take the opportunity to kiss the Blarney Stone for good luck! Space is limited, so act fast. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to visit scenic Ireland, exchange ideas with local business representatives, make new friends, and build new memories. For more information about this amazing trip, please call the Chamber (561) 833-3711, ext. 231 or e-mail Jamie Walton at [email protected].

Chamber Making Waves at Business After Hours The Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches set sail at this month’s Business After Hours Event. On Wednesday, June 24, more than 100 attendees took time after a productive day at work to come cruise with us aboard the Majestic Princess. They connected with fellow Chamber members and gained potential business referrals.

It was an evening of networking over drinks, appetizers and sightseeing — all whilst enjoying the panoramic Intracoastal Waterway of West Palm Beach. We hope to see all of you at our next month’s Business After Hours event at the Residence Inn West Palm Beach Downtown. Be sure to register at palmbeaches.org as space will be limited.

Call for ATHENA nominations Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 ATHENA Awards, presented by Wells Fargo. The streamlined nomination process includes just the name, company and contact information for the nominee. The nominee will fill out the detailed application. The ATHENA honors an individual, young professional, and community business for professional excellence, mentoring, and for actively engaging in the promotion of women into leadership roles.

The awards luncheon will be held on Friday, Oct. 9, at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts — Cohen Pavilion. For complete guidelines and qualifications, visit the Chamber’s website at palmbeaches.org

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