Grand Plaza Unveiling

Fort Lauderdale Police Sistrunk Substation - https://www.flpd.gov/

Holy Cross Health Center - https://www.holy-cross.com/about-us/community-health-and-well-being/holy-cross-health-center--sistrunk

This APRN-led health center provides the services such as Family Medicine, Annual Wellness Visits, Care Coordination, Chronic Care Management, Disease Prevention, School Physicals, Pediatric and Adult Immunization.

Optimal Health Pharmacy – https://www.optimalhealthmc.com

Optimal Health is an all-in-one medical center that is revolutionizing how health care services are delivered to the community by providing innovative solutions to various factors that impact health. Minority owned business

Natural Trend Setters Hair Salon - https://www.naturaltrendsetters.com

One stop shop for natural and healthy hair care. Minority-women owned business

The Salad Boss - https://thesaladbossftl.com/

Salad Boss – Healthy food option, which was needed and that the residents of the community asked for – Healthy Living is one of the Y’s primary areas of focus & and the area was becoming a food desert. Creating an environment of healthy eating habits that will translate to a healthy lifestyle for the community at large. Minority owned business

Other Retail Space within the YMCA:

Broward College (4th Floor) - https://www.broward.edu/browardup

Mosaic CoWork (3rd Floor) - https://mosaiccowork.com

Delmar Arts Academy preschool (Adjacent building) – https://delmarartsacademy.com

Next Signature Event: Downtowner of the Year

For many years Elizabeth Van Zandt has consistently served on the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Downtown Council Board, however most notably we are acknowledging her accomplishments as the 2023 Chair. Elizabeth set a goal last year to grow the Council by inviting more people to join it and raise awareness of important issues among a wider audience. She did this by holding the monthly meetings offsite at different business locations providing them with spotlights and tours. She also coordinated guest speakers to present on various topics. Elizabeth shared, “Many people expressed to me how valuable the meetings were and gave them a better understanding of what is happening in the community and how they can get involved. All of which resulted in greater advocacy for both the Chamber and downtown Fort Lauderdale.”

Elizabeth has almost 20 years of planning, transportation and mobility, economic development, and public art experience in the South Florida region....Click Here for Full Story!

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

AVID Hotel Fort Lauderdale Ribbon Cutting

We're thrilled to introduce you to Avid Hotels, where the essentials are done right, every time!

Avid Hotels, part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), offers modern and affordable accommodations in Dania Beach. With a focus on simplicity, comfort, and convenience, Avid Hotels provides a refreshing stay experience for travelers seeking quality lodging at a great value.

Thank you to the elected officials who showed their support:

City of Dania Beach Mayor A. J. Ryan IV

Commissioner Joyce L. Davis

Commissioner Tamara James

Michael Chen, CRA Executive Director

You can find their location at 3001 SW 26th Terrace Dania Beach, Florida, 33312.

Website: https://www.ihg.com/avidhotels/hotels/us/en/dania-beach/flltb/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-VA-_-US-_-FLLTB

Social Media Handles:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityofdaniabeach/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/daniabeachfl/

X: https://twitter.com/DaniaBeachFL

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@DaniaBeachTV

March Beach Clean Up at B Ocean Resort

An Invitation from Membership Council

If you have experience or an interest in designing a Chamber-wide Referral Program, please join us on the Membership Council for a new committee on Designing Referral System for the Chamber. Feel free to reach out to chair, Ty Richardson directly at Ty@yoproglobal.org. You interest and expertise in this would be highly appreciated.

Oppenheim Realty Grand Opening

Please join us for the 5th Anniversary Celebration. Ribbon Cutting will be @ 6:15 with music, food & cocktails.

Inaugural State of the Workforce

In partnership with the Greater Chambers of Commerce of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, and Tamarac, hosted the inaugural State of the Workforce Breakfast and Job Fair at the Broward County Convention Center. Over 300 local business leaders heard from Adrienne Johnston, the President of CareerSource Florida and Rob Petrosino of PeakActivity, forecasting future workforce trends from data to Artificial Intelligence. The event included a marketplace of experts to advise employers on issues of importance to them and a job fair.

 The job fair was the biggest in our 51-year history, drawing over 1200 job seekers, which some of you may have seen showcased on CBS News. This could not have happened without the help of Broward County Transit, which provided free transportation all day long from the distressed zip codes to and from the event and Visit Lauderdale, which provided complimentary parking.

We have attached a video link highlighting the event for your viewing pleasure: https://careersourcebroward.com/2024-SOTW-Video.

Upcoming Events

Deerfield Beach: Coffee & Connections

Real Estate & Construction Council: Florida Insurance Market

Biz West After-Hours: Tacocraft

GLBX Mixer

Social Impact Breakfast: Protecting Your Property

Leads Groups Open House

EXCLUSIVE TO CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE AND TRUSTEE MEMBERS

Leads Groups Open House

Development Series: How to Communicate More Effectively

The Marine Advisory Council: Navigating the Dania Cut Canal & Port Everglades

The Woman's Council: Making Waves

Upcoming Community Events

Understanding Cardiovascular Disease

Baila Conmigo

Special Offer for members of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce: Use this link to save up to 20% off on select seats/dates. For groups of 10+ and VIP packages, save 25% and reduced handling fees, contact hagop.hatchadourian@cirquedusoleil.com for details.

NEW MEMBERS – January 2024

Blue Interactive Agency

Boy Scouts of America

Capital One

Coast To Coast Pizza Company

Dr. Nina, LLC

Energy Futures of America

Envision Real Estate

Gold Kidney Health Plan

Goqui Plus Productions LLC

Greer Abstract Art, LLC

GULLA CPA

Japan Arts, Inc. / Fushu Daiko

JobSquad

Marc

Mount Hermon Apartments

National Cargo Bureau

Preferred Rate/American Pacific Mortgage

ReadyAccept Merchant Services

SafeGuard - Impact Windows & Doors

Team JK

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

The Poverello Center Inc.

Waterfall Bank

RENEWING MEMBERS – January 2024

Adache Group Architects

Affiliated Development

Allegro Fort Lauderdale

Ambius - District 346 & 314

Blue Interactive Agency

Boy Scouts of America

Broward County Cultural Division

Broward County Libraries

Calvin, Giordano & Associates

Capital One

Cayuga Centers

Central Beach Alliance

Chase Roofing

Coast To Coast Pizza Company

Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Weston

Dr. Nina, LLC

Energy Futures of America

Equality Florida

Fellowship Recovery Community Organization Incorporated

First Southeast Mortgage Co.

Florida Professional Law Group PLLC

Gold Kidney Health Plan

Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc.

GULLA CPA

HANDY - Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

Hugh's Catering

Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale 17th St Convention Center

Jewish Family Service of Broward County

JobSquad

Kindred Hospital & Acute Rehabilitation Unit South Florida Ft. Lauderdale

Landmarks Digital

Lochrie & Chakas, PA

Mansell Media Productions

Massey, Coican & King LLC

Robert F. Cowdrey, Bank Consultant

Selza International Inc.

Skyline Marketing

SRS Legal, PA

Sun Sentinel Media Group

Team JK

The Media Lab Inc.

The Poverello Center Inc.

The Strauss Law Firm, P.A.

United Way of Broward County

Trustee

Lago Mar Resort & Club

Marriott's Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

Ed Morse Automotive Group

Kaufman-Rossin

True Digital Security

Tripp Scott, P.A.

TaskForce Fore Ending Homelessness, Inc.

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