Downtowner of the Year Was a Success

The Global Event Center at First Baptist Church was buzzing with excitement on

Friday, March 31, as over 200 attendees gathered to honor Eugenia Duncan Ellis as the Downtowner of the Year. As President/CEO of Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Eugenia has been the driving force behind the growth and vitality of downtown Fort Lauderdale, transforming it into a must-see destination for both locals and visitors alike. With her outstanding leadership and community-building skills, she has created a vibrant and growing downtown economy. The event was a true celebration of Eugenia's achievements and contributions, and a testament to the power of visionary leadership. Congratulations, Eugenia, on this well-deserved recognition of your outstanding work!

We would like to thank our sponsors for this event – 

Title Sponsor:

 Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority

Corporate Sponsor:

Riverside Hotel / The Las Olas Company • City of Fort Lauderdale

Business Sponsor:

Ellis Diversified, Inc. • Water Taxi • Galleria Fort Lauderdale

Ocean Land Investments, Inc. • Danto Builders, LLC

The Wharf Fort Lauderdale • Fisher & Phillips LLP • BDO USA, LLC

Business F1rst Fort Lauderdale • The Whitfield • Truist • Broward Health

In-Kind Sponsor:

The Media Lab

Women's Council Luncheon CPR Series

Brings Together Leading Healthcare Experts

for a Successful Event

The Women's Council luncheon on March 28th was a smashing success! Healthcare experts led an engaging discussion on 'restoring health', while 50 attendees mingled and connected with other like-minded professionals. Big thanks to our sponsors: Melissa Milroy – Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Milin Espino - Memorial Healthcare System, Dr. Lani Braun, and Akesha Sanjay - Luckey's Management. Food service was provided by Red Chair Catering.

Bahama Breeze Brings Business and

Breakfast to the Oakland Park/Wilton Manors/Uptown Council Meeting

Coffee, connections, and business! The Oakland Park/Wilton Manors/Uptown Council gathered on March 28th to discuss important business developments in these areas. Hosted by at Bahama Breeze (3339 N. Federal Hwy.), over 25 attendees enjoyed breakfast while enjoying valuable networking opportunities.

Networking, Bites, and Beverages:

Rising Leaders Mixer at AQUI Bar & Kitchens!

On March 29, AQUI Bar & Kitchens (511 NE 3rd Ave.) played host to the Rising Leaders mixer, where more than 70 attendees enjoyed lively conversations, networking, and scrumptious food and drinks. They also had the chance to learn more about the non-profit guest, HandsOn Broward. The event was a night of forging connections, having fun, and forming new friendships.

Special Thanks

We can’t do Chamber events and programs without our generous sponsors.

A shout out to Langan for their commitment to Leadership Fort Lauderdale

and their extra support of our Environment Day.

Thanks to our New & Renewing 

Members in March

NEW MEMBERS

• Dynamic Earth, LLC
• ShineTV
• Federal Engineering & Testing, Inc
• Edward Jones
• MANAH
• Sweat440 Deerfield
• Destiny Fulfilled Outreach Ministries, Inc.
• Ancona Real Estate
• Urban Group & Associates, LLC
• Orangetheory Fitness
• Heart Gallery of Broward County, Inc.
• STUDIO ROMAN
• RNB Capital LLC
• Sage Consult LLC
• CSI DMC
• Align with Intent
• The Welcome Center (Sheila D. White Youth Center)
• Business Gliders LLC
• Mauti Health, LLC
• A1A Hospitality LLC - dba McSorley's
• RSM US LLP
• YourBartenderDezire LLC- Mobile Bar & Event Services
• Marine Research Hub
• Chris Mazzara, LLC
• Human Interest
• CycleBar Fort Lauderdale

NEW TRUSTEES

• SYNOVUS
• JetBlue
• Cymbal Development
• Moore Group Corporation

RENEWING MEMBERS

• 13th Floor Investments
• Advanced Roofing INC. & AGT
• Art Pollack Photography
• Atlantic Eye Care & Spa
• Becton, Dickinson and Company
• BowTie Kids
• Brizaga, Inc.
• Broward Education Foundation, Inc.
• Broward Paper & Packaging, Inc
• Bryant Taylor Law
• Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale
• ChainBridge Distillery
• Children's Services Council of Broward County
• Dickey Consulting Services, Inc.
• Dillard Center Arts Foundation
• Don Hillman , Inc.
• Florida Professional Law Group PLLC
• Fort Lauderdale Design and Construction Professionals (FLDCP)
• Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
• Fuss Free AC, LLC
• Glam-A-Thon
• Glover Franchise Consultants, LLC
• Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
• Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites North Lauderdale
• Hudson Capital Group
• iCRYO Fort Lauderdale
• JWR Construction Services, Inc.
• Keyes Company
• KRAEER-FAIRCHILD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER
• Law Office of Stephanie L. Schneider, P.A.
• Lirios Massage
• Makers Air
• Massey, Coican & King LLC
• Mastec North America Inc.
• NSU Museum Of Art -- Fort Lauderdale
• Opzioni Design Inc.
• Publix Stores #348 #861 #246
• Publix Super Markets Inc. Stores #0070/0850/1094
• Rogers Towers Fort Lauderdale
• S MARK Graphics Florida, Inc.
• Santiago's Bodega
• Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, LLP
• South Florida Hospital News, LLC
• SRS Legal, PA
• T. Jay Vitarelli, CPA PA
• The Salvation Army - Adult Rehab Center
• Top Tier Headshots, LLC
• Valley Bank
• Weston Town Center Executive Suites
• Yacht Logistics, Inc.
• Yolofsky Law, P.A.

RENEWING TRUSTEES

• B Ocean Resort
• Baptist Health South Florida
• City of Oakland Park
• HOTWIRE
• Lago Mar Resort & Club
• Luckey's Management
• Nova Southeastern University
• PNC Bank
• TECO Energy
• Tripp Scott, P.A.

CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE

• Eye On South Florida
• Fisher & Phillips LLP
• Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Tuesday, April 4

Wednesday, April 5

Thursday, April 6

Friday, April 7



Government Affairs Council Meeting - Hybrid

GLBX Leads Group

Social Impact Council Breakfast

Biz to Biz Leads Group

Economic Resilience Council Meeting

Washington Summit Post Reception

GLBX Council Meeting

Marine Advisory Council Meeting

Rising Leaders Board Meeting