The Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce represents the local business community in
support of the free enterprise system through programming, advocacy and education.
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That Independent Spirit
We want to share the news about this year’s chamber award winners. They are an independent group – each having accomplished great success with a ‘can-do’ spirit that represents the best of business and community engagement.
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Christine Sylvain
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founder and executive director of the Path to College Fellowship, received the chamber’s
Non-Profit Leadership award
. As a graduate of FAU’s Honors College, Christine created a vehicle to work with highly motivated, low-income students through a one-on-one mentoring academic fellowship program.
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Non-profit: Christine Sylvan
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Path to College
transforms and connects communities one gifted student at a time—helping those who are willing and ready to help themselves, empowering our community’s best and brightest regardless of their race or financial background. Path to College has taken on the mission of securing the acceptance of low-income, high-achieving students into top-tier universities, because they believe no intelligent and motivated student should lower their academic ambitions b
ecause of lack of funds or guidance.
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Christian Angle
, founder of Christian Angle Real Estate, received the
Business Leader award.
His real estate business has grown, along with his reputation as an independent broker who works closely with his clients.
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Business Leader: Christian Angle
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Service and integrity, paired with extensive real estate knowledge, are the hallmark of Christian Angle Real Estate. Specializing in luxury residences & commercial properties of Palm Beach and South Florida, Christian Angle Real Estate is amongst the elite of Palm Beach Island’s highest producing real estate agencies.
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Her vision and accomplishments epitomize the meaning of entrepreneurship.
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Entrepreneur: Sara McCann
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In 2000, Sara established McCann Design Group. Since that time her passion and vision have guided the growth of its reputation, staff and projects. Years of living and entertaining in Palm Beach have honed her expertise for designing homes that are meant for living, with interiors that flow beautifully and function flawlessly. Her stores, Hive Home, Gift & Garden and Hive for Her, Him & Kids have created a showcase for her fresh style to be enjoyed by an ever-growing clientele.
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Palm Beach Young Professionals member
Gina Grandinette
was the recipient of the Young Professional award. Grandinette, an estate planning lawyer, was given the award for “demonstrating a strong focus on goals, independent thinking and a significant understanding of the community in which she lives,” the chamber said.
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Young Professional:
Gina Grandinette, ESQ.
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As an Attorney based in Palm Beach Gardens, Attorney Grandinette is committed to serving her clients with integrity, professionalism, dedication and compassion. From your first consultation, Attorney Grandinette will take the time necessary to educate you about Estate Planning alternatives and options.
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“It’s particularly unfortunate that we can’t celebrate these four individuals because each of them have displayed extraordinary level of independence in developing their business, honing their skills and being survivors in this particular awkward time,” Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce President Laurel Baker told the Daily News. “We’re disappointed we can’t celebrate as we’ve usually done in May, but we hope to be able to recognize them to our entire membership soon.”
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