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Small Business Person of the Year Nomination Form

Exciting news! Leadership Fort Lauderdale Class 30 starts this week. Get ready for an incredible journey ahead! Stay tuned for details.

Visit Lauderdale’s Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Months showcases Greater Fort Lauderdale’s diverse culinary offerings to residents and visitors. We're offering you a smorgasbord of ways to eat your way through Greater Fort Lauderdale with curated, three-course dining options. From August 1 through September 30, 2023, more than 110 participating restaurants and eateries throughout the region are featuring prix fixe menus at $45, $55 or a luxe option for $75, plus additional discounts on sweets and treats, brunches, happy hours, and exclusive culinary experiences.



Continue your exploration in this foodie paradise with cooking classes, dinners, wine pairings, and more. Choose among fine dining options at chef-owned eateries, oceanfront settings, intimate venues, and more to discover celebrated cuisine from around the globe in Greater Fort Lauderdale, where we welcome everyone under the sun.  

Kristen Lawlor, Director of Marketing at KEITH, presented at the Branding & Marketing Council meeting revolving insights from their rebranding journey. Kristen emphasized vital brand elements, unique projects, and the significance of digital marketing.

Member Spotlight: Claudia Castillo

New Trustee Member: Disney Cruise Line

General

Acoustic Visual Innovations LLC

AKT Fort Lauderdale

Art Prevails Project, Inc.

City Cave Flagler Village

CMG Home Loans

Deliver the Dream

eXp Realty, Success Squad

Five Elements Medical Spa & Wellness Center

FYVE Realty

G&JP Fitness LLC dba 9Round Fort Lauderdale

Grain and Berry

Industrious

Kids In Distress

Landmark Travel

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey, & Fronrath LLP

Maritime Hotel Fort Lauderdale

Neuwest Technology, Inc.

O'Brien Air Conditioning & Construction Services

Responsive Home Care

Scheffer Mote & Ricks

The Southern Group

Universal Technical Institute

Water Wise Landscape Solutions, LLC

Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz

AdvantaClean of Fort Lauderdale

Alison South Marketing Group

Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLCC

Ballyhoo Media

CAN Community Health

Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc.

Colliers International South Florida, LLC

Crush Law P.A.

DRT Behavioral Services - Brain Love

Embraer Executive Aircraft

Federal Highway Self Storage

Firewall Centers

GFR Photography

Greenberg Traurig, P.A.

Hatch

HollandHues LLC

Hooper Construction, Inc.

Image360 - Lauderhill

Judith Stern Consulting, Inc.

Kalis, Kleiman & Wolfe

Kiwanis Club of Fort Lauderdale

LAN Infotech

Las Olas Capital Advisors

LBU LIGHTING

Niroc Consultants, Inc

Oleron, Inc.

One Lifestyle Management - Miami Dade, Broward

Portrayts LLC

Sawyer & Latimer, P.A.

South Florida Institute on Aging - SoFIA

TriMerge Consulting Group, P.A.

Twig, Trade, and Tribunal PLLC

Umbrella Credit Services

VOS CPAs

WestCare - Village South

WSFL-TV

TRUSTEE

Akerman LLP

Broward County Clerk of Court

Early Learning Coalition of Broward County

Gunster

HOTWIRE

Southwest Airlines

Sunshine Health / Centene Mgmt

Make Your Excellence in Healthcare Awards Nominations Today!

Nominees for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Healthcare Awards are those individuals, programs and entities who provide care, services and innovative programs above and beyond all expectations. These nominees are shining examples of the best and the brightest in our healthcare community. Awards will be presented on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Perspectives on Florida's Healthcare program presented by Broward Health at the Signature Grand. All awardees will be notified by Chamber staff or a member of the Healthcare Council.

The deadline for submitting your nominee is Friday, September 19, 2023. Click here to make your nominations today!

The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, part of the Florida State University, is accepting applications for its Spring 2024 Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) and Nonprofit Executive Program (NPEP) held in South Florida. Offered at no cost to participants, the program is funded by The Jim Moran Foundation and Jan Moran and her late husband, automotive pioneer Jim Moran. The application deadline is Saturday, September 30.

This year, the Jim Moran Institute is celebrating its 10th anniversary of offering these executive programs at no cost to the South Florida community. The South Florida team has guided and graduated 45 classes and more than 700 leaders since its inception in 2013 and they are committed to continue working with the talented entrepreneurs and leaders in their community.

The SBEP is designed for CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, and presidents of small businesses, while the NPEP is for executive directors, presidents, and CEOs of nonprofit organizations. Graduates emerge with the skills and training needed to turn challenges into strategic advantages, capitalize on business opportunities, and implement best practice management. Participants represent a variety of industries.

“Learning that I’m not the only one going through some of the struggles as a business owner and the opportunity to meet and network with others was what I found to be most beneficial,” said Max Zaslavsky, owner of Max Zaslavsky DMD and a graduate of the SBEP.

For the full article, click here.

BROWARD COUNTY ECONOMY AT A GLANCE

The Perspectives on Florida’s Healthcare event is organized by the Chamber’s Healthcare Council, which works to improve our community’s quality of life by catalyzing leadership, growth, innovation, and outcomes. Contact liza@ftlchamber.com for sponsorship information!

The Deerfield Beach Annual Fall Kick Breakfast on Friday September 22, 2023, was sponsored by Broward Health North. Madison Workman, Chief Operating Officer, Broward Health North gave an overview of the services and announced their partnership with FAU.

Greeting from the City Manager, David Santucci, and the announcement that Wyndham Deerfield Beach received Wyndham, Hotel of the Year.

Topic: Hospitality as an Economic Driver for the City of Deerfield Beach. Moderated by Sandy Michael McDonald, Director, Office of Economic and Small Business. Our Panelists were:

Melissa Davis, FHE Health

Tobie Hollenbeck, Visit Florida

R.J. Martino, General Manager, FAU Sports Properties.

Over (40) in attendance, a cross-section of business who networked and enjoyed the camaraderie.

Fort Lauderdale is now home to the healthy acai bowl chain Grain and Berry! Indulge in a vibrant and nutritious culinary experience. From mouthwatering bowls to refreshing smoothies, the menu is a delicious fusion of flavor and health. Dive into a world of wholesome ingredients and delectable dishes that nourish both body and soul. 🍓🥗 Jack Seiler, Denise Jordan, and Daphnee Sainvil were among the many visitors to the new restaurant! They're located at 701 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304! Visit their website to learn more: https://grainandberry.com/

Kristen Lawlor, Director of Marketing at KEITH, presented at the Branding & Marketing Council meeting revolving insights from their rebranding journey. Kristen emphasized vital brand elements, unique projects, and the significance of digital marketing.

She also gave a shoutout to Anthony Santana, MBA and Hardcore Advertising, for their pivotal role in rebranding Keith's website! The encounter left attendees well-informed and inspired!

Yesterday marked orientation for Class 30 of the Leadership Fort Lauderdale Program. Chamber President and Vice President Dan Lindblade, CAE and Denise Jordan welcomed the new class and orchestrated the expectations for what they would get out of the program and what the new class members would need to put in. Jordana Foster of Ready Set Go Beyond LLC also broke down the new vertical and how the new class should approach the program.

“So many times, as leaders, we’re so focused on others, we need to take a closer look at ourselves. How are you leading yourself? Throughout this dynamic class 30 program, you will be exposed to and connected with so many different businesses and organizations. Here’s what I want you to do, I highly recommend that you lean in and fully connect with each other”, said Foster.

Former class 25 member Renea' Wilborn-Peterson, MPA also shared her insight on the program and the benefits she gained from it. ”Ask questions and see how you can collaborate. I’m telling you amazing things can happen. It happened with my class. We stay in touch; we do business together. That’s super important,” said Peterson. From program expectations to leadership styles, the new participants received a wealth of information to guide them on their journey.

But the excitement didn't stop there! The new class had the unique opportunity to choose from four different nonprofit organizations they'll be working with, setting the stage for meaningful community engagement right from the start. The first session promises to be an exciting adventure as the participants embark on their leadership journey with clarity and purpose.

Stay tuned for more updates on their inspiring path ahead!

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