The Chamber's First Trustee Plus Member

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling, and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics, and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials, and is the leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America. To learn more please visit https://www.wm.com/

Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Expands its Reach

Greater Fort Lauderdale were guests of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Annual Hispanic Leadership Awards Luncheon at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables Friday, April 5. 

Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center Grand Opening

Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, a top-rated med spa offering cosmetic & body treatments, anti-aging, and hair restoration services with a dedicated surgeon onsite, held a grand opening last week.  They're located at 2715 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. To learn more, please visit https://www.sanctuarymedical.com/

We are accepting applications for Leadership Fort Lauderdale Class 31!

We are seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in Fort Lauderdale and are committed to personal and professional growth. Whether you are a young professional looking to advance your career, an entrepreneur seeking to expand your business network, or a community advocate dedicated to driving meaningful change, this program is tailored to help you achieve your goals.

If you or someone you know would benefit from participating in the Leadership Fort Lauderdale program, we encourage you to apply or nominate a candidate today. Applications are now open, and the deadline is August 30th, 2024.

To learn more about the program and apply, please visit our website here. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Dolores Molina, 954-462-8023 or via email dolores@ftlchamber.com

Scaling Your Business? CareerSource Has Your Workforce Solution

Find skilled workers & build a thriving team. CareerSource Broward can help. Take our quick (3 minute) survey to see if our services are a good fit for your business. Together, let's fuel Broward's workforce!

March Beach Cleanup Moved to April 13th

Real Estate & Construction Council Hosts Bob Moss

Small Business Workshop by Congresswoman

Wasserman Schultz

Discounted Miami Marlins Tickets for Members

As a member of The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce swing into savings for the 2024 Miami Marlins baseball season with discounted tickets all season long! Experience the excitement of Miami Marlins baseball, coming off an unforgettable playoff run in 2023.

Don't miss this chance to be part of the Marlins' journey to victory. Grab your discounted tickets today and get ready for an unforgettable day at the ballpark!

Winter 2024 Digital Magazine Out Now

Every two years, business and community leaders from across Broward County descend on Washington D.C. for the Florida Power & Light (FPL) Washington Summit.

Click the link below to learn more.

Winter 2024 Magazine

Upcoming Events

Level Up: The Essentials for Growing Your Business

Rising Leaders: Rise Out of the Crowd

Chamber Breakfast: Will Property Insurance Rates in Florida Ever Decrease

Social Impact Breakfast Panel:

Collaboration Across Sectors

Upcoming Community Events

Sea Turtle Lighting Panel Discussion

Grand Opening: RobotLab Fort Lauderdale

Broward Estates Elementary School

Students Go Sole-Searching

Getting ready for the students at the Broward Estates Elementary School Soles4Souls Shoe Giveaway

Students in underserved Broward County public schools continue to receive brand new athletic shoes, thanks to Rita Case, President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, who is the founding sponsor and chief fundraiser of the Soles4Souls 4EveryKid program in Broward County.

Most recently, Case led her Rick Case Cares team in volunteering to help every student at Broward Estates Elementary in Fort Lauderdale go “sole”-searching for that perfect pair of sneakers. Students walked away with an extra special spring in their step, choosing from an array of athletic shoes that fit their feet and personality. They also left with a pair of socks and a book.

“It’s been proven that well fitted, branded athletic shoes encourage children and improve every child’s willingness to participate in and join in athletic activities,” Case said....Click Here for Full Story

Children’s Harbor Students to Get Extra Education Assistance

Thanks to Community Foundation of Broward Grant

The Children’s Harbor Academic and Life Skills Program, which guides children on a structured path toward academic success and self-sufficiency, has received funding from The Community Foundation of Broward to assist youth ages 13 to 17 in completing their academic goals.

“We are so appreciative of the support we receive from the Community Foundation of Broward,” said Tiffani Dhooge, President and CEO of Children’s Harbor, a nationally accredited non-profit agency with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in the community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care. “With this generous donation, the Community Foundation will positively impact our teens who come to us having suffered from trauma and neglect, and who struggle in school. This will be life-changing for them.”

The Community Foundation of Broward is funding a full-time professional educator, as well as much needed technology to assist teen students at Children’s Harbor in completing their educational goals by helping them overcome gaps in their schooling. It will also assist youth who struggle with academics due to learning disabilities...Click Here for Full Story

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