Member of the Month - Christopher Savage

Savage Global Marketing joined the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce in February last year, and CEO and Founder, Christopher Savage, has risen this year to the role of Vice Chair of the Branding/Marketing/Technology (BMT) Council. He decided early on to dedicate his time, energy, expertise, and commitment to support the Chamber to help it become stronger, more vibrant, and deeply engaging every member. Christopher said, “I was eager to take on a significant role in the 2024 BMT Council to ensure our community thrives, and through the Chamber efforts, become a beacon of innovation and engagement.”...Click Here for Full Story

Delegates are Ready for Washington Summit

2024 Washington Summit Delegates as they gather to review the issues their taking to DC

Downtown Council, Visit to Avenue of the Arts Festival

Downtown Council met at the Thrive Art District, Flagler Village Group on May 8th. Jonathan Fish , gave an overview of the re-development at Thrive Art District. Maxence Doytier, Founder/Chief Public Art Curator presented the Economic Impact Report for the Avenues of the Arts Festival which is experiencing exponential growth. We had a cross section of businesses and those in the art world attend this meeting with excitement and enthusiasm.

Legacy Estate Invitation

Women Know Y: Finance Matters

We hope you can all join us on Tuesday, May 14^th for an insightful evening with subject matter experts who will unravel the importance of financial independence and security for women at every career juncture

Free Medicare Educational Seminar

Boost Your Business: Free Resources for National Small Business Month

Small businesses are economic engines. Florida alone has 3.1 million small businesses that employ 3.6 million people. Technology is crucial to the success of small businesses. In line with National Small Business Month, the Comcast Business Community Website’s “Small Business” section is providing free content designed to help small businesses understand and apply technology and manage and maximize operations, as well as gain insights from entrepreneurs about starting a new business. Topics include:

• Why small businesses should provide free WiFi to customers.

• How small businesses can increase efficiency.

• Lessons from seasoned startups about how to lead and succeed.

“Small businesses don’t typically have inhouse experts or resources on issues related to technology, which is so critical to their operations – and sometimes even their survival,” said Rich Rollins, Comcast Business Vice-president in Florida. “Comcast Business Community’s goal is to be a free resource for technology solutions, ideas and insights for businesses of all sizes, from small to large.”...Click Here for Full Story

DART Foundation Presents: Coming Home!

In support of Dillard Center for the Arts Foundation. Please join in celebrating the success of our community.

PLA It Forward Foundation

GILDA'S Open House & Ribbon Cutting

The new GILDA’s headquarter is finally done and ready to welcome all.  

Please join us for the official ribbon cutting @ 9:15am on Wednesday, May 22nd

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!

Upcoming Events

WOMEN IN BUSINESS - Bagels & Bosses

Director & Trustee Luncheon at Cambria Hotel

Marine Advisory Council: DTC Breakfast

Social Impact Breakfast

Deerfield Beach: Coffee & Connections

GWBC - Leadership Impact Social

Tri-Regional Mayor's Breakfast Forum & Big Ideas

Tri-Regional Mayors "Breakfast Forum" and Big Ideas, Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 7:30-11:45 am, Coral Ridge Country Club.

Discounted Tickets for Members

Water Taxi Tickets

Miami Marlins Tickets

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!

Artists Outside the Typical Gallery Fare To Finally Get Their Due

For hundreds of years, the finest oil portraits, marble busts, and watercolor landscapes have adorned the halls of museums, galleries, and salons.    This exhibition begs the question:

Why should those artists get all the fun?

This exhibition shines a light on creators whose artistic output may go underappreciated by the art world at large. Ceramicists who specialize in coffee mugs, tattoo artists churning out unique flash sheets every month, wig-makers piling bright pink hair a foot high-- all are amazing artists in their own right who deserve to be celebrated. We are encouraging any and every type of creative to submit, from florist to pâtissier and everyone in between, in a celebration of kitsch, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit....Click Here for full Story

Rita and Rick Case Changemaker Award

Presented at 2024 South Florida Heart Ball

Rita Case, President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, presented the second annual Rita and Rick Case Changemaker Award to the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation and Jonathan DeLuca, board director of the Foundation, during the 2024 South Florida Heart Ball, hosted by the American Heart Association (AHA).

In a rare move by a national organization to establish a perpetual recognition award, the Rita and Rick Case Changemaker Award was established last year. The award is now presented annually in perpetuity to an individual or organization that has made an impact, sets the tone, leads by example and inspires others to join the mission of the AHA. This is the first award of its kind in the AHA’s South Florida market...Click Here for Full Story

NEW MEMBERS - April 2024

General

ARC Document Solutions, LLC

Blackford & Associates, LLC

Brustman Carrino Public Relations

Choice Waste of Florida

Cloud Nine Nonprofit Advisors

Conrad and Scherer Trial Lawyers

Credit Card Processing Agents L.L.C.

DUNE by Laurent Tourondel

Griswold Care Pairing

JGalt Financial Suite

Journey Payroll & HR

Kairos Roofing

Law Office of LLA Esquires

Legacy Estate & Income Planning

Life Tempo Acupuncture

McAllister Towing

Miami Sharks

Morse Communications Inc.

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

ONE Commercial Real Estate

Park and K LLC

Recovery Unplugged

Seafarers' House

Simple Airsoft Indoor Arena, LLC

Special Olympics Florida-Broward County

Supreme Title & Escrow, Inc

Synergy Technologies

The Business Valuation Group

Valpak

YoYoDyne

Trustee

Global Miami Magazine

Latitude Key Vacations

RENEWING MEMBERS - April 2024

General

Amazing Life-Life Coaching

Area Agency on Aging of Broward County

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward

Brightway Insurance, The Mavic Agency

Broward Paper & Packaging, Inc

Brown Legal PLLC

Camaco Development

Cellular Sales

Center for Spiritual Living

Charter Schools of Excellence, Inc.

Children First Community Homes & Services

Children's Services Council of Broward County

Covenant House Florida

Duree & Company

Feller Engineering

FLIPANY (Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth)

Florida Association of Nonprofits

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa

Funding Arts Brwoard

Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida, Inc

Gillen Property Management, LLC

Glover Franchise Consultants, LLC

HandsOn South Florida

Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home & Cremation Center

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

Marine Industries Association of South Florida

Mark's List

Matthews Southwest

MetroMedia, A Town Square Publication Company

Montachem International, Inc.

Newsworthy Stories

Nexus Funding Solutions

Northwestern Mutual

Provenance Wealth Advisors

Rebel Wine Bar

Rogers Towers Fort Lauderdale

S MARK Graphics Florida, Inc.

Sage Consult LLC

Sotheby's Opulent Group

South Florida Hospital News, LLC

The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival/Cinema Paradiso

The Pride Center at Equality Park

The Salvation Army

Tower Club

United Island & Yacht

Wright Dynasty, LLC

Zonta Club of Greater Deerfield Beach

Trustee

American National Bank

Atlantic Hotel & Spa

Berger Singerman LLP

Green Mills Group

Huizenga Holdings, Inc.

Locality Bank

Nova Southeastern University

Orange Bowl

Seacoast Bank

Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach

Spirit Airlines

SYNOVUS

WSP USA Inc.

Chairman’s Circle

Bank of America

Chevron USA, Inc.

Fisher & Phillips LLP

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