As we approach Thanksgiving, our Chamber family would like to be among the first to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.
Our Chamber offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 29th. Leading up to the holiday, we have several networking opportunities. You will find some of those dates in our "Upcoming Events" section below.
Also below, read about Fort Lauderdale continuing to lead the state in job growth and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport being ranked among the best airports in the nation!
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We want to recognize your business' accomplishments, so remember to send your press releases or any major news about your organization to
[email protected].
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Greater Fort Lauderale's Steady Job Growth Continues
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced Broward County's jobless rate was 3.3% last month (August 2019). This rate is 0.4% lower than our region's year ago rate.
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www.ftlchamber.com
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Council of Economic Advisors Convenes for Final 2019 Meeting
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce's Council of Economic Advisors gathered on the morning of November 13, 2019 for its final quarterly meeting of the year. Chamber President & CEO Dan Lindblade began the meeting by offering thoughts...
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www.ftlchamber.com
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Workshop Held After GFLCC Opposes Downtown Master Plan
City of Fort Lauderdale staff is proposing zoning changes that will put new development regulations on all properties in the Downtown Regional Activity Center (RAC). These regulations will impact property rights. In September, The Greater Fort...
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www.ftlchamber.com
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Fort Lauderdale's Airport Ranked Among Best in the U.S.
It's not the most reliable place to catch a flight, and when it comes to the food - pack a sandwich. But Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is one of the top large airports in the entire country, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Read more
www.sun-sentinel.com
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Congratulations to
Randy Toth
, Vice President of Premium Digital Control & Automation, for being named November's Member of the Month!
Mixing interior design with AV design, Premium Digital has created a vertically integrated one-stop-shop, servicing both residential and commercial properties in South Florida.
Interested in adding automated smart technology to your home or business? Contact Premium Digital at (305) 433-6184,
email
them, or visit their
website
.
Let us know who you think should be an upcoming Member of the Month by
clicking here
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Perspectives on Florida's Healthcare & Awards Breakfast
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce's Healthcare Committee helped bring hundreds of healthcare professionals together for an important day of discussion, while honoring some of South Florida's healthcare heroes, during Sunshine...
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www.ftlchamber.com
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Photos provided by Trustee member,
Downtown Photo
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Salute to Business
Presented by Bank of America
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Video courtesy of Chairman's Circle member,
Eye on South Florida
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The Chamber continues to develop a new feature for members. Every Chamber member's business is being included. This website is independent of the Chamber site, designed to drive visitors to your homepage. If you're looking for even more exposure, you can move on up! Click the video below to see how it works.
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Biz Perks WEST
Tomorrow, November 20, 8:00 a.m.
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No matter your stance, medical marijuana is evolving. This month's Biz Perks WEST allows you to learn more about the treatment it offers, while taking part in a great networking event. Trulieve will be opening up its doors to give all attendees a look at its new location along 441.
Location
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Trulieve
1417 SW 40 Terrace, Suite C1 and C2
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
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GLBX Networking Mixer
Thursday, November 21, 5:30 p.m.
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Come and "wine" down for a great cause with the GLBX Council. This mixer is open to all Chamber members, but attendees
MUST
bring a non-perishable food item, which will be donated to Poverello. Please bring at least one item that will go towards putting a Thanksgiving meal on the table for families and individuals in need. We appreciate all of our members' generosity and look forward to an exciting mixer with a very special mission!
Poverello has requested the following items: stuffing, gravy, pasta, soups, low sodium stocks, canned vegetables, rice and juices.
Location
: Modern Sixties Wine Lounge
1828 E. Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
*This event is complimentary, but attendees MUST bring a non-perishable food item
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Holiday Social
Thursday, December 12, 5:30 p.m.
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Celebrate the holiday season with us, while benefiting a local non-profit. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, spirits and the great company of Chamber members and non-members. And you can do it all while helping
Broward Partnership for the Homeless
, which will be collecting unwrapped gifts and gift cards for children, teens and adults.
Location:
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cost:
$35 for Members
$50 for Non-Members
*Pre-registration deadline is December 11th
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Congratulations to GFLCC Chair-Elect Bill Feinberg on being honored with the "Heart of Humanity Award" from Habitat for Humanity of Broward.
We invite you to click on the video to the left and learn about the incredible impact that Bill and Allied Kitchen and Bath have had on Habitat for Humanity's mission to make the dream of home ownership a reality for well-deserving families within our community.
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Congratulations to SR Construction Services on being awarded a major remodeling project.
SR Construction Services, a FL statewide vertically integrated turnkey General Contractor, has been awarded the East Point Towers upcoming remodel project that includes all common areas including lobbies in both the north and south towers.
East Point Towers is a waterfront mid-rise condominium located at 1170 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, FL. EPT is location is in close proximity of several other award winning SRCS projects.
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