e-Business WatchChamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches

July 2011

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Chamber Golf Tournament Photos

Mid-Year ReviewAre you taking advantage of everything the Chamber offers?

Leadership West Palm Beach Class 2011 Graduates

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*All meetings are held at the Chamber unless otherwise noted. Events are subject to change401 N Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | Phone: 561.833.3711 Fax: 561.833.5582 | www.palmbeaches.org

Chamber of Commerce of the Palm BeachesCALENDAR OF EVENTS

Back to School BreakfastPBC Convention Center

7:45 a.m.

Business Builder Seminar 8:30 a.m.

To Sell is NOT to Sell8:30 a.m.

Power Networking @ Lunch 11:30 a.m.

Crowne Plaza

Business Builder Seminar 8:30 a.m.

YPOP HotSpot - Rooney’s All-In 5:30 p.m.

Chamber MixerRussell’s Blue Water

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

One-on-One 1018:30 a.m.

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Business Builder Seminar 8:30 a.m.

To Sell is NOT to Sell8:30 a.m.

Business Builder Seminar 8:30 a.m.

YPOP HotSpot - iBar- PGA National 5:30 p.m.

FLSA Executive Briefing Seminar 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Chamber MixerTiki Bar - Hilton PB Airport

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

One-on-One 1018:30 a.m.

Women in Business 11:45 a.m.

Health Care CommitteeLocation TBA 12:00 p.m.

Ambassador Committee 11:45 a.m.

Science and Technology Committee 8:00 a.m.

Special Breakfast Congressman West

PBC Convention Center 7:45 a.m.

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e -BUSINESS WATCH

ON THE COVER

6 Annual Golf Tournament

17 Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches

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StaffDennis Grady

Chief Executive Officer

Sandy PullensDirector of Administrative Services

Kelley BurkeDirector of Sponsorships and Special

Events

Donald BurgessOperations Coordinator

Alexandra GuthCommunications Coordinator/Webmaster

Kelly FanelliMembership Director

Mike PennMembership Development

Sharon McIntoshInformation Coordinator

Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches401 N. Flagler Drive

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Phone: (561) 833-3711Fax: (561) 833-5582

Visit us online at: www.palmbeaches.org

FIND MORE MARKET INFO AT:RealSolutions.PalmBeachPost.com

Invest:10% of your business’ gross revenue to advertising/marketing efforts 80% to customer acquisition 20% to brand recognition

Rule of Thumb

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Officers

ChairCarey O’Donnell O’Donnell Agency

Chair-ElectMichelle Diffenderfer

Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.

TreasurerDavid D. Brooks, CPA

SecretaryHarvey E. Oyer III

Shutts & Bowen, LLP

General CounselPaul Krasker

Trident Title, LLC

At-Large MemberWesley Lauer

Akerman Senterfitt

Past-ChairDon DeWoody

WGCompass Realty Companies

Board of DirectorsLarry B. Alexander - Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A.Christopher Benvenuto - Gunster David Brooks - D. Brooks and Associates CPA’s, P.A. Scott Butler - Butler Construction Co. John Cassidy - John C. Cassidy Air Conditioning, Inc. Don DeWoody - WGCompass Realty Companies Michelle Diffenderfer - Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. Dr. David Dorfman - Mobile Chiropractic of the Palm Beaches Tom Dye - Carlton Fields Bill Fleming - Palm Beach Atlantic University Charles Gerardi - The Palm Beach Post Clint Glass - Balfour Beatty Construction Russell Greene - Grand Bank & Trust of Florida Christine Hanley - Christine D. Hanley & Associates, P.A. Patti Hamilton - Southern Waste Systems LLC/Sun Recycling Rick Herman - PNC Bank Beth Kigel - KBS Strategies Group, LLCDon Kiselewski - Florida Power & Light Co.Patrick Koenig - Flagler Realty & Development, Inc.Paul Krasker - Trident Title, LLCScott Lampert - Broad and CasselWesley Lauer - Akerman Senterfitt Trish Lowry - Florida’s Blood CentersMonica Manolas - CEMEX Danny Martell - Florida Crystals Corporation Daniel Miller - Broad and CasselFrank Newman - WACHOVIA, A Wells Fargo Company Mark Nosacka - Good Samaritan Medical CenterCarey O’Donnell - O’Donnell Agency Harvey E. Oyer, III - Shutts & Bowen, LLP Kevin Probel - Related CompaniesJay Shearouse - First Bank of the Palm Beaches Keith Spina - Glidden Spina & Partners Jonathan Teaford - Digital Domain Media GroupJohn Templeton - Templeton & Company, LLP Ricky Wade - McDonald’s/”B”ing the Best, Inc. Steve Wasserman - WPTV NewsChannel 5 William S. Williams - Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & FronrathKathy Willoughby - Bank of America Merrill Lynch

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Upcoming Chamber Events: August

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Join us for a report from Washington by United States Congressman Allen West on Friday, August 12 from 7:45 – 9:00 a.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. It is sponsored by AT&T Florida.

The Congressman will touch on many important issues, including the raising of the debt ceiling, his upcoming trip to the Middle East, and his proposed legislation that would lower corporate business tax rates 20%. In addition, he will take questions from the audience. This special event is not part of the monthly breakfast series.

Breakfast events offer the early-bird networkers an excellent opportunity to start their day by making valuable business contacts in an energetic atmosphere.

Report from Washington featuring Congressman Allen West

Back to School Breakfast

On Thursday, August 25 from7:45 - 9:00 a.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, the Chamber will host its annual Back to School Breakfast with guest speaker Bill Malone, SuperintendentSchool District of Palm Beach County.

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The Annual Chamber Golf Tournament soared like an eagle at PGA National Resort and Spa on Friday, June 24. The golfers, who were on the Tom and George Fazio designed Squire Course, played a quick round by tournament standards - just over four hours.

The tournament’s winner of the Corporate Cup was Butler Construction Company and the team name will be engraved on the trophy proudly displayed in the Chamber lobby. Its players included Stephen Butler, Gabe Henehan, Kevin Probel and Mark Holsthauzen. Balfour Beatty Construction was the second place foursome with members Rob Gillette, Bill Marcus, Chris Long and Garrett Southern.

Event sponsors included: West Construction, Continental Breakfast sponsor; Braman Motorcars, Hole in One sponsor; Costco, Water

Balfour Beatty Construction Blue Ocean Capital Butler Construction Company

First Bank of the Palm Beaches Florida Crystals FPL

sponsor; Grease Burger Bar, Beer sponsor; and Gordon and Doner PA, Bag sponsor.

Special thanks to the staff of PGA National - David Fine, V.P. Sales, Marketing and Revenue; Jaime Crespy, Corporate Sales Manager; Herb Lyman and Alex Najabadi in Tournament Services; and Karen Soto, Director of Catering.

The Tee Ambassadors included: Alex and Ani; AMLI at Ibis Apartments; Costco; Glidden-Spina & Partners; John C. Cassidy Air Conditioning, Inc.; South Florida Fair and PBC Expositions, Inc.; South Florida Science Museum; The Gardens Court; and Vista Lago Apartment Homes. Golfers enjoyed Italian Ices at the Chill Zone compliments of the O’Donnell Agency and Martinis compliments of The Continental Group

Butler Construction Awarded Chamber Cup in Golf Tournament

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Fuoco Group LLC Good Samaritan Medical Center

Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A.

Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. Massey Clark/GLG Pharma Palm Beach Community Bank

Palm Beach Kennel Club PNC Bank Preferred Printing & Graphics

Professional Firefighters & Paramedics of Palm Beach County

Republic Services of Palm Beach

Rybovich

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Southern Waste Systems/Sun Recycling

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida

Templeton & Company, LLP

The Continental Group, Inc. The Morganti Group, Inc. The Palm Beach Post

Trident Title, LLC West Construction WGCompass Realty Companies

Chamber CEO Dennis Grady (second from left) presents the Chamber Cup to winning team Butler Construction - Stephen Butler, Kevin Probel, and Gabe Henehan

Balfour Beatty came in 2nd place: Bill Marcus (left) and Rob Gillette (right)

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The Chamber held its Annual Business Expo at the new West Palm Event Hall –The Box, located on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard in West Palm Beach on June 16. This free event provided attendees and exhibitors an opportunity to connect, collaborate and communicate. The event was sponsored in part by Good Samaritan, St. Mary’s and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Centers, where you can now hold your place on line for emergency room services.Bonnie Peters from Solantic Walk-in Urgent won the door prize – an HDTV television.

Business Expo

The premium exhibitors included: All-Ways Advertising CompanyBrightStar Lifecare Stand Out Media, Inc.

Exhibitors included: Almost FamilyAlpert Jewish Family & Children’s ServiceAlphaGraphics of the Palm BeachesAlwaysNearBest Western Palm Beach Lakes InnCartridge World Boynton BeachChamber of Commerce of the Palm BeachesChick-fil-ACostco WholesaleFocus Video; General Plumbing, Inc.

Global Wines FloridaHahnRoss Wines, LLCHealthcare Solutions Team Hippocrates Health InstituteHospice by the Sea, Inc.Ink & Toner USAMinds i No Limits Corp. Nancy Hanlon Associates, Inc.PayMaster Payroll ServiceRehabilitation Center of the Palm BeachesSolantic Walk-in Urgent CareT-Mobile The Palm Beach PostTropical Financial Credit UnionVista Lago Apartment HomesWorld of BeerZavee

New Members

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For a full list of members visit our

Online Membership Directory at

www.palmbeaches.org

AVID SportswearNicole Johnson - Owner / Operator4521 PGA Blvd., #136Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418(561) 932-2865www.avidsw.comSPORTING GOODS

BrightStar LifecareJon Arnold - President560 Royal Palm Blvd.Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411(561) 383-6967www.brightstarcare.comHOME HEALTH SERVICES

Carlos’ n Charlie’s Jorge Risse - Brand Manager700 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 228West Palm Beach, FL 33401(561) 837-2200www.carlosandcharlies.comRESTAURANTS

CbeyondJoaquin Jara - Marketing Director3601 SW 160th Ave., Suite 400Miramar, FL 33027(630) 468-1223joaquin.jara@cbeyond.netwww.cbeyond.netTELECOMMUNICATIONS

Clinics Can HelpOwen O’Neill - Executive Director1550 Latham Rd., Suite 10West Palm Beach, FL 33409(561) 640-2995www.clinicscanhelp.orgNON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Devonshire at PGA NationalCarole Seigworth - Community Relations Manager350 Devonshire WayPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418(561) 227-2401www.devonshirepga.comRETIREMENT & LIFE CARE COMMUNITIES & HOMES

Healthcare Solutions TeamDuke Hebert - Senior Agent202-F Pinecrest CircleJupiter, FL 33458 (847) 373-5294www.heberthealth.comINSURANCE

Kay ShowersTanya Williams - Owner / Designer213 N. Ware Dr.West Palm Beach, FL 33409(561) 856-4554www.kayshowers.comJEWELRY DESIGNERS

LaBovick Law GroupEsther LaBovick - Director of Financial Affairs5220 Hood Rd., Suite 200Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418(561) 625-8400www.LaBovick.comLEGAL SERVICES & PLANS

Lotus Pro Distribution of FloridaGarry Szyndlar / John Collier President - V.P.6419 Longleaf Pine Dr.Jupiter, FL(561) 779-5125www.LotusPro.coCLEANING SYSTEMS - PRESSURE, CHEMICAL, INDUSTRIAL, ETC. Minds i No Limits, Corp.William K. Horneck - President224 Citrus TrailBoynton Beach, FL 33436(561) 704-1900www.mindsicorp.comVIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES

Stand Out Media Inc.Gale Langford - President7108 Fairway Dr. #290Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418(561) 630-8075www.standoutmediadisplays.comTRADESHOW DISPLAYS - PORTABLE

Tavory Dentistry, PADr. Yaron Tavory, DMD - President3472 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 2-DWest Palm Beach, FL 33406(561) 246-6595www.tavorydentistry.comDENTISTS

The Human Capital Group, LLCRoy B. Assad - Partner325 Clematis St., Suite 153West Palm Beach, FL 33401(888) 424-9298www.hcgnow.comCOACHING - PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL

The Real Journey LLCDonna Ceriani - Executive Coach638 N. U.S. Highway 1Jupiter, FL 33469(212) 706-0972www.therealjourney.comCOACHING - PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL

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Best Western Palm Beach Lakes InnBlue Heron FleetBrandsMart USAChatsworth at PGA NationalChesterfield HotelCleveland Clinic Florida Health and Wellness CenterCSN Telecommunications Inc.DiVosta HomesElhilow, Smith & Company LLCEquitrack Business ConsultingForte Interactive Inc.Gold Coast Financial Group, LLCGracie Street Interior Design Inc.Greenspoon Marder, P.A.Hippocrates Health InstituteHospice by the Sea, Inc.Hulett Environmental ServicesKauff’s Signs / Tint & Vehicle WrapsNAI Merin Hunter CodmanPalm Beach Cancer InstitutePalm Beach Opera Inc.Pinsky & Lickstein Plastic SurgeryPower Marketing AcademyRuth’s Chris Steak HouseRuth’s Chris Steak House - Boca RatonSir Speedy Printing (Downtown)South Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the CureSouth Florida Radiation OncologySTRAYER UNIVERSITY-Palm Beach Gardens CampusSuccess Talk, Inc.The Honda ClassicThe Law Office of Michael A. Kaufman, P.A.United Way of Palm Beach County

Renewals

So, you’ve been to a Chamber event and collected those all-important business cards. Now what? The Chamber’s One-On-One 101 seminar helps members turn those cards into productive appointments. It’s a step-by-step approach to getting meetings with the right person, setting an agenda for the meeting, using formulas for monitoring results and setting goals.

RSVP to attend the One-On-One 101 Friday, August, 26th at 8:30 a.m. in the Chamber boardroom. For more information on this event and Chamber benefits, contact Kelly Fanelli at (561) 833-3711 ext. 235 or kfanelli@palmbeaches.org

“Kelly’s presentation was informative, entertain-ing and captivating. She brought my scattered thoughts on the subject of networking into a well-defined target for success – thank you!”Roy Williams Southern Self Storage

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Creative Matters, Inc. 1800 Upland RoadWest Palm Beach, FL 33409 561.833.2776 brad@creativematters360.com

Mayor Jeri Muoio joins Bradford P. Miller, CEO, Pamela M.M. Miller, President, and Kimberly Saltrese of Creative Matters, Chamber Ambassadors and friends to celebrate the opening of their new office. Creative Matters is a full service marketing and promotional products company.

Burlington Self Storage422 7th StreetWest Palm Beach, FL 33401Joan Crowley, Facility Manager561.820.8871

Mayor Muoio joined Bill Rockwell, Vice President, Joan Crowley, Facility Manager, and Chamber Ambassadors at Burlington Self Storage, 422 7th Street, West Palm Beach, for a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the expansion of their facility, including 28 new drive-up units. Lift capacity to allow storage of two vehicles per unit is also available. Call 561.820.8871 for information and rates

Carlos’ n Charlie’s700 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 228West Palm Beach, FL 33401(561) 837-2200www.carlosandcharlies.com

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The Health Care Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches held a Coffee Social on July 7 at JFK Medical Center. This joint event with the South Healthcare Advocacy Network (SHAN) attracted seventy-five attendees from throughout the county. The room was abuzz as the attendees took advantage of the informal gathering to freely network with a wide range of professionals from all aspects of the healthcare community.

Chamber Health Care Committee Hosts Coffee Social

The Health Care Committee meets once a month for lunch at 12:00 noon. The committee encourages members to invite guests for continued growth and expansion.

For more information on the Health Care Committee, contact Mike Penn at mpenn@palmbeaches.org or (561) 833-3711 ext.236

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DAVID BROOKS EARNS VALUATION CREDENTIAL David D. Brooks, CPA CVA has been awarded the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) credential by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts after passing a rigorous written exam and satisfying extensive experience requirements. This credential provides valuable credibility to the valuation and other services offered by David D. Brooks and Associates CPA’s, P.A., including CFO/Controller Consulting, SEC and US GAAP Financial Report Writing, Audits of Public and Private Entities, Tax Preparation, Custody Rule Surprise Examinations for RIA’s, and Due Diligence.

HANLEY RECOGNIZED AS “2011 FLORIDA SUPER LAWYER”Christine D. Hanley, Esq., Principal of Christine D. Hanley & Associates, P.A., was selected and recognized by her peers as a 2011 Florida Super Lawyer. Only five percent of the attorneys in the state are chosen each year.

SIX PARTNERS AT CLARK FOUNTAIN NAMED FLORIDA SUPER LAWYERS FOR 2011WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (June 7, 2011) – The six named partners at the law firm of Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather, Keen & Littky-Rubin have been recognized as Florida Super Lawyers for 2011. Just five percent of attorneys in Florida are recognized with this honorable distinction. The attorneys are Mark Clark, Donald R. Fountain Jr., Nancy La Vista, David C. Prather and Julie H. Littky-Rubin. W. Hampton Keen was recognized in Super Lawyers as an Up and Comer.

Members In MotionPEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, a nonprofit organization that provides rescue services to more than 10,000 homeless, neglected and abused animals each year, has appointed humane society veteran Rich Anderson for the position of executive director and CEO, starting June 13. The current executive director, David Miller, will return to his hometown of Charlotte, N.C. after making important contributions to the advancement of the organization over the last 18 months. Anderson will lead the rescue league in expanding its services and programs to serve more animals in the community and the people who care for them.

LA VISTA NAMED TREASURER OF FLORIDA CHAPTER OF ABOTANancy La Vista, a partner at the law firm of Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather, Keen & Littky-Rubin in West Palm Beach, has been named treasurer of the Florida chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (FlABOTA).

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June MixerThe Chamber celebrated the opening of Carlos’ n Charlie’s at CityPlace on Wednesday, June 8. This 100% authentic Mexican restaurant, with locations in Mexico and throughout the Caribbean, is family-friendly in a laid-back, casual setting. It features lunch specials called bundles, as well as nightly specials like Cheap Date Night Friday and Happy Hour 3pm - 7pm with half price appetizers even on Saturdays. Attendees enjoyed the plentiful Mexican appetizers and Margaritas.

“As Corporate Sales Manager at PGA National Resort & Spa, the position requires me to not only maintain my current account relationships, but build new business relationships as well. Our membership with the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches has facilitated contacts and connections to local area businesses to create strategic alliances throughout Palm Beach County.”

Jaime CrespyCorporate Account ManagerPGA National Resort & Spa

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The 2011 Class of Leadership West Palm Beach was presented with their certificates of completion during the West Palm Beach City Commission meeting on Monday, June 13.

Leadership West Palm Beach is a program that consists of six full-day sessions that explore the following facets of our community: CityPlace; Western Communities; Health & Human Services; City Center; Community & Culture; and The North End.

These men and women represent a core group of individuals who will grow and become the talent pool for improving and leading the City. We congratulate them on the completion of this program. Special Thanks to Luigi’s Italian Restaurant for hosting a reception for our graduates.

Thank you to our Class 2011 Sponsors: Grand Bank & Trust of Florida; FPL; The Palm Beach Post; INTECH; and The Palm Beach Kennel Club.

2011 Graduates are:Peter Camacho - CP Associated Services, Inc.Elena Contreras - PNC BankChristopher Cortez - Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A.Kim Daniel - Florida Association for Women LawyersMartha Franco - INTECHKent Frazer - Akerman SenterfittPhilip Goombs - West Palm Beach Housing AuthorityDouglas Greene - West Palm Beach Association of FirefightersWesley Jolin - West Palm Beach Fire RescueGregory Kino - Casey, Ciklin, Lubitz, Martens & O’ConnellBrian Lamb - West Palm Beach Fire RescueBarbara LeBrun - NAI Merin Hunter Codman, Inc.Jon Schmidt - Jon E. Schmidt & Associates, Inc.Laurie Steele - Steele the Show Public RelationsMaryAnn Stetson - West Palm Pools, Inc.Julie Timm - St. Mary’s Medical CenterStuart Weinstein - Banyan Partners, LLCVernique Williams, FPLJennifer Xie - Downtown Development AuthorityChristopher Zachritz - City of West Palm Beach.

Leadership West Palm Beach Congratulates Class 2011

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August HotSpot to be hosted at Rooney’s All-In Join the Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches on Tuesday, August 9 at Rooney’s All-In Sports Bar & Grille for the August HotSpot. This event is free for all young professionals ages 21-40. For more information visit www.ypopconnect.org.

July HotSpot Hosted by PGA National Resort & Spa/iBar

Using your smart phone, scan this QR code to RSVP for the event.

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It’s important to periodically examine your Chamber participation and be sure you’re getting everything possible out of your investment – both in money and time! Now is a perfect time to step back, evaluate and make necessary adjustments. Don’t have a plan? The Chamber can help! Here are some basic first steps to be sure you are giving your business every possible advantage.

1. Do you know everything that’s available to you? Attend a Business Builder for a refresher course on the various programs and services available to you. There will be a review of all the various Chamber programs and insights as to what will be most effective for you.

2. Attend the FREE events! The Chamber calendar includes a series of events free to members, all designed to help you create a marketing and networking plan and track its success. Business Builders, To Sell is NOT to Sell. One-on-One 101s and seminars all work congruently to help you maximize your Chamber involvement.

3. Have you scheduled a Ribbon Cutting? It’s great PR and for Chamber members, it’s free! We can come to you with the ribbon and giant scissors, take the photo and put it in the newsletters. Are you a home-based business or in a warehouse? We do Ribbon Cuttings in the Chamber boardroom once a month!

4. Does the Chamber have your 25 keywords and phrases? Remember, the Chamber’s website has a search engine similar to a Google search. When you join the Chamber, we ask you for 25 keywords or phrases that describe your company’s products and services. Those keywords and phrases enable visitors to the Chamber’s site to find you more quickly. Keep them up-to-date and accurate so the Chamber’s site can work for you. www.palmbeaches.org receives 125,000 visitors per month; make sure they can find you!

5. Are you offering a Member-to-Member Discount? It may be all your fellow members need to try you above your competition!

6. Do you have a message you need to get out to the members? Advertising is another tool for communicating with Chamber members and the community. The Chamber offers a variety of advertising vehicles from the website to Chamber publications and newsletters. The Chamber even offers discounted advertising packages and mailing labels for mailing to the members and important local officials and agencies.

7. Do you have your user name and password for the Chamber website? You should be using them to do everything from making reservations for Chamber events to updating your contact information and keywords. They are also your vehicle for submitting items to the Chamber’s Community Calendar.

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8. Are you using the Chamber e-plaque? It appears on YOUR website as an image that establishes credibility for you and your business. It lets clients and customers know that you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches and a serious participant in our area’s business community. It’s easy and it’s free with your membership!

9. Are your brochures or business cards in the Chamber lobby? The Chamber responds to more than 20,000 telephone, e-mail and walk-in inquires annually. Make sure your brochures are working for you in the Chamber lobby!

10. Are you getting referrals from your contacts? Chamber members are trained to give referrals to fellow members. The Chamber website, directories, newsletters and events are all geared to make it easier for members and consumers to find you.

The Chamber reaches a select demographic of business owners, residents, area professionals, corporations and non-profits and visitors to Palm Beach County; make sure they know who you are and what your company does.

For more information on the many programs and services offered by the Chamber, contact Kelly Fanelli, Membership Director at 833-3711 ext. 235 or kfanelli@palmbeaches.org.

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