Weekly Events & News Update

News Briefs______________________ _ January 16, 2023

The Chamber is closed today, Monday, January 16,

in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Non-Profit Council Meeting Attracts Over 100!

The Nonprofit Council, Co-Chairs, Karen Prescod and Tracey Prescod kicked off

the council's first meeting on Wednesday, January 11th with a panel discussion on

"The Power of Collaborative Partnerships". We had a cross section of both business and nonprofit leaders. Clearly, the cachet of this subject matter attracted over 100 in

attendance. Breakfast was sponsored by Red Chair Catering.

Grand Opening for I ❤️ Mac and Cheese & More!

Paige & Whitney Dutton just launched "I ❤️ Mac and Cheese and More" on January 11.

A fun fast casual restaurant concept featuring custom made Mac and Cheese and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. It is located on 6317 N. Andrews Avenue., Fort Lauderdale and

for more information, visit their website.

Thank You to our Chamber members

who referred new members in December

Nicole Golemi with Alison South Marketing
Rick Tobin with Premier Hotel Realty
Debbie Danto with Danto Builders
Audra Durham with Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort

Signature Events

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

Upcoming Events

Make The Most of Your Chamber Membership!

ON TUESDAY, JAN. 17 THIS MONTH!

Are you ready to make the most of your chamber membership in 2023? Join Maria on Tuesday, January 17 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, January 17, 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

Biz Perks East With a Twist!

Biz Perks is a continental breakfast, networking event held on the 3rd Friday of every month and coordinated by the Small Business Council. All current and prospective Chamber members are invited to join us, however please register so host sponsor can plan for food & coffee. Bring a friend or colleague to join you!

This month's event will be held at the Center for Spiritual Living and the raffle prize will be a F.L.O.W. Meditation and Yoga Class package.

Date:

Friday, January 20, 2023

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Location:

The Center for Spiritual Living

4849 N Dixie Hwy,

Oakland Park, FL 33334

Click here to Register

Coffee & Connections in Deerfield Beach

The Deerfield Beach Council welcomes you to join them on Tuesday, January 24, for Coffee & Connections at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort for their monthly networking event.

Date:

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Location:

Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort

2096 NE 2nd Street,

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Click here to Register

Kick-Off January With The Rising Leaders!

Join the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce's Rising Leaders UPWARD program as they present their 2nd Annual Professional Development Project addressing the Five Pillars of Well-being: What every young professional needs to know as you grow into the professional you seek to be. The panel will share insights, experiences and opportunities to enlighten and inspire emerging executives to invest in tools that make them well-rounded, balanced and equipped to thrive and advance in the Greater Fort Lauderdale community.

Date:

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Riverside Hotel

620 E. Las Olas Blvd.

8th Floor

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Click here to Register

January's Downtown Council Breakfast

Join fellow Chamber members for this monthly breakfast atop one of Fort Lauderdale's iconic buildings at the Tower club. This month's speaker is Broward County Mayor, Lamar Fisher, who will be speaking about the Overview of 2023 Priorities for the county.

Date:

Thursday, January 26, 2023

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Location:

The Tower Club

100 S.E. 3rd Avenue

One Financial Plaza, 28h Floor

Fort Lauderdale

Click here to Register

Partner News

Kick off your weekend early and join your fellow Chamber members at the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Maison Du Crab, Fine Seafood Restaurant, on Friday, January 20 at 4pm. Maison Du Crab is located at 3485 N. Federal Hwy. and their website is maisonducrab.com.

The annual AutoNation SEAGLASS | A Fort Lauderdale Rosé Experience presented by The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort (SEAGLASS) returns to the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach, January 20-22, 2023. Proceeds from this immersive rosé experience weekend benefit AutoNation's DRV PNK initiative. Get tickets now and help us drive out cancer.

We'll see you on the sand! Exclusive Chamber savings – use special code: GFLCC10

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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GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE