Weekly Events & News Update | |
News Briefs________________________February 13, 2023 | |
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Planet Fitness Holds Grand Opening
& Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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The Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Planet Fitness was held on Wednesday, February 9. This new location is at 3600 N. Federal Hwy., in Fort Lauderdale. The ribbon cutting was officiated by District 1 Commissioner, John Herbst. If you have not yet visited this new, state-of-the-art fitness center, you really should! | |
The Greater West Broward Leads Group continues to do business together. We salute their efforts and appreciate their commitment to the Chamber. We’re Chamber strong. | |
Locality Bank Is Here to Support Your Business | |
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There is a new digital bank in town focused on helping small business. Locality Bank launched in 2022 and hit the ground running led by its president Keith Costello,
who is a past Chamber chair of the board.
As of September 30, 2022, it had total assets of $110 million, loans of $55 million,
and deposits of $74 million. Importantly, these numbers are all either in line with our revised business plan, which increased after our capital raise of $38.5 million. Our projection for break-even profitability remains in the middle of 2023.
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Be a part of one of our region’s premier networking events and join more than 500 industry and community leaders as we review the state of business in South Florida at the Chamber’s 113th Annual Meeting at the Signature Grand. 2022 Chair of the Board Melissa Milroy, of Galleria Fort Lauderdale, will highlight the program by officially handing the gavel over to 2023 Chair of the Board Jack Seiler, of Seiler, Sautter, Zaden, Rimes & Wahlbrink. We will also honor the 2022 retiring directors and welcome this year’s leadership team.
Date:
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Signature Grand
6900 W State Rd 84,
Davie, FL 33317
Click here to Register
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2023 Downtowner of the Year | | |
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The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Downtowner of the Year event on Friday, March 31, from 11:30am to 1:30pm, at the Downtown Event Center at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale. This year's honoree is Eugenia Duncan Ellis, President/CEO, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale. Sponsorships are available and tickets are available now. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Dolores Molina at dmolina@ftlchamber.com.
Date:
Friday, March 31, 2023
11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location:
First Baptist Church Fort Lauderdale
Downtown Event Center
301 E Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Click here to Register
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Biz Perks East at Profile Aesthetics & Wellness | | |
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For early risers, the Small Business Council invites you to their free monthly, morning networking event. It includes a continental breakfast, self-introductions with ample opportunity to connect with attendees, the chance to win a raffle prize, and LOTS of coffee. Bring a friend or colleague to join you!
Date:
Friday, February 17, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Location:
Profile Aesthetics & Wellness
2288 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Click here to Register
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Leaders' Lunch to Be Held at Maison du Crab | | |
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Join us in this engaging experience with Arlene Borenstein, Media Relations and Public Relations and Anthea Thomas, Strategic Communications Specialist, Office of Strategic Communications for the City of Fort Lauderdale. The topic for discussion will be "Business & Social Media... How we showcase Greater Fort Lauderdale." Registration is required and the cost for current and future members is $35 per person.
Date:
Friday, February 17, 2023
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Maison du Crab
3485 N. Federal Hwy.
Fort Lauderdale
Click here to Register
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Make the Most of Your Chamber Membership | | |
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ON TUESDAY, FEB. 21 THIS MONTH!
Are you ready to make the most of your chamber membership in 2023? Join Maria on Tuesday, February 21 to learn some great tips on how to network in the new year!
Through purposeful networking, Maria Medina, Business Coach, will help you learn how to:
• Find and show up to the right events
• Participate in meetings and events with intention
• Connect to create long-lasting, meaningful relationships
• Grow your network and much more!
Come listen to Maria's top tips and learn how to truly Network with Purpose.
Date:
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Usually the Third Monday of the Month!
Location:
Greater Fort Lauderdale
Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Click here to Register
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Downtown Business Council's
February Chamber Breakfast
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Join us in this engaging experience for our monthly breakfast set atop one of Fort Lauderdale's iconic buildings at The Tower Club, where you can meet other Chamber members and make connections! This month's guest speakers are Shernette Grant, Ph.D., Chief Program Officer, Junior Achievement of South Florida, Doug Saenz, Business Services Manager, CareerSource Broward, and Dr. Rehana Seepersad, Senior Director of Apprenticeships, Broward College. This month's focus will be "Training the Talent Pool."
Date:
Thursday, February 23, 2023
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Location:
The Tower Club
100 SE 3rd Avenue
City Financial Plaza, 28th floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
Click here to Register
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Rising Leaders Mixer at YOT Bar & Kitchen | | |
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join Rising Leaders for an evening of business networking & connections. This month's event will be held at YOT Kitchen & Bar in Fort Lauderdale, located in the Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center.
Date:
Thursday, February 23, 2023
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
YOT Bar & Kitchen
2015 SW 20th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Click here to Register
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Coffee & Connections Deerfield Beach | | |
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The Deerfield Beach Council welcomes you to join them on Tuesday, February 28, for Coffee & Connections at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort for their monthly networking event.
Date:
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Location:
Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort
2096 NE 2nd Street
Deerfield Beach
Click here to Register
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GET INVOLVED!
The Chamber offers many ways for members to be engaged. In addition to attending events and programs, we encourage everyone to be part of one or more of the 31 Councils that represent the Chamber.
Here's the list!
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