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Friday
April 6, 2007 |
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The entire Chamber
Staff extends their wishes you a wonderful Easter weekend.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ONLINE EVENT REGISTRATION
for members who have upgraded to Internet
Explorer v 7.0
If you have recently upgraded your
computer to Internet Explorer v 7.0, you may
not be able to register online for Chamber events
due
to a
compatibility problem with our website. If you wish to
register for an event
and
you experience problems,
please call Connie Edery, (954) 462-6000, x8760
for
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March 21 - Board of Directors/Trustee Luncheon
February 28 -
Annual Meeting
February 23 - SEO Graduation Luncheon
January 29 - Goals Conference 2007
January 26 - Business
Perks
January 10 - Weston Breakfast
December 22 - Downtown Council Breakfast
December 7 - Chamber Holiday Party
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 Chamber
Technology Committee
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Chamber's Technology Committee meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each
month at the Chamber. The tech committee provides an opportunity
for networking with other technology oriented Chamber members, as well
as participating in events organized by the Tech Committee for the
benefit of Chamber members. A different committee member will give
a short presentation each meeting to help committee members understand
new products and services that are available.
The Technology Committee is focused on
providing the community with opportunities to leverage technology,
promote awareness, and create economic prosperity by being "The Voice of
Technology" for the Chamber and its members.
The Technology Committee is comprised
of 2 sub-committees:
Technology Infrastructure - To
provide guidance for the operational growth related to technology
requirements of the Chamber.
Technology Outreach and
Promotion - To provide marketing support for all events, speaker
programs and networking opportunities organized by the tech
committee.
For more information, please contact
co-chairs Darren Gideon,
dgideon@dgideon.org or Bob Kristal,
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Leads Groups
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The
goal of the Chamber Leads Groups is to create and maintain
effective networking environments by building personal and professional
relationships with other members while exchanging leads, referrals and
business tips. It’s a valuable way to get to know your fellow members on
an intimate, group level.
All Fort Lauderdale meetings are held at the Chamber
Building, 512 NE 3rd Ave, Second Floor from 8:00-9:00 am. Weston
meetings are held at various locations in the Weston area. Leads
groups require an ongoing commitment to attend all meetings and are
limited to only ONE member from a specific industry. Please
contact the group leader PRIOR to attending a meeting.
Groups are seeking new members in many
categories. Inquire today!
CHAMBER
LEADS GROUPS
Business to Business - Connect with
our newest Leads Group and join other business leaders the 1st and 3rd
Thursday of each month at 8:00 am at the chamber.
For more information contact: Mel DiPietro, (954) 476-4300,
mel@resourcebenefitsinc.com.
Downtown Networking Partners - Every Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 am,
except first Wednesday of each month.
This is a brand new Leads Group that meets at the Chamber.
For information contact: Serge Mallat, (954) 445-8222,
SMallat@finsvcs.com.
Power Partners - 2nd and 4th
Tuesday of each month, 8:00-9:00 am
Several business
categories still available. The leads group comprises 25 members and growing
steadily. Call BJ Parrigin to see if your category is open and receive an
invitation. For information contact: BJ Parrigin, (954) 462-6000, x-8780,
BJ@FtlChamber.com
Weston Leads Groups - A different
Leads Group meets each day of the week, Monday-Friday. For more
information, please contact Amy Fleissig, (954) 660-0601,
Amy@FtlChamber.com.
Weston is
forming a Leads group on Monday in Weston.
Anyone interested, please contact Amy Fleissig, at 954-660-0601 or
amy@ftlchamber.com.
>> Download Leads Group flyer
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 Do we
have your logo?
We maintain a
library of member logos for Chamber use only. We use your logo only when your
company is involved in some way with a Chamber event for
sponsorship, ads, flyers, table tents, etc. We
will NEVER give your logo to anyone else or use it
without your knowledge or permission. If we have your
logo on file, it can save time when we need it.
Logo files should be HI-resolution - preferred type is
.ai or .eps vector file with all fonts outlined. If you don't have that,
you can send a 300 dpi .jpg, .tif, .pdf, or .psd file.
Send us the BEST, largest file you have. We can
always make it smaller, but we can't make it bigger!
Send your logo to
dave@ftlchamber.com.
Please put "<Your Company Name> Logo" in
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For Complete information,
and to register/RSVP for all Chamber Events online,
please visit
our website at
http://www.ftlchamber.com
If you need to update
your Company and/or Personal information with the
Chamber, please contact Liz Roberts at
liz@ftlchamber.com or (954) 462-6000, ext 8792
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PLEASE NOTE:
Some event listings may contain inactive links.
This is because the flyer is not yet completed, but the
event is listed to allow you to save the date if you are
interested in attending. |
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Click the individual event to see more information about
that event
Chamber events are in
BOLD RED
Events without an active link are shown to allow you to
save the date, information will be posted soon |
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Weston
Membership Breakfast
Wednesday April 11, 7:15-9:00 am
Weston Hills Country Club, 2600 Country Club Way,
WestonMembership
Networking Breakfast, Free for Members, $15 non-members
Speaker: Chief Greg Page, Broward County Sheriff,
District 8
RSVP MANDATORY to
Amy@FtlChamber.com,
(954) 660-0601 or register online
>> View Event Flyer
>> Register Online |
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Benefactors
Advancing Covenant House
Thursday April 12, 5:30-7:30 pm
Pranzo, 402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
Social
admission includes free drinks for ladies and two
complimentary drinks (beer, wine, and well) for men,
appetizers, raffle, and Joker's Wild. Pranzo is
located at 402 Plaza Real (Mizner Park), Boca Raton,
FL 33432 (Located in Mizner Park, on Federal
Highway, between Palmetto Park Rd. and Glades Rd.).
Free valet parking or garage parking available.
Admission: $15 for Members, $20 for Guests, $30 for
New Members/Renewals.
>> View Website
>> Or call Courtney at
(954) 568-7916 with your credit card information |
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Chamber Annual
Golf Tournament
Friday April 13, 11:30 am
Palm-Aire Country Club, 2600 Palm Aire Drive
North, Pompano Beach
$150 single player ($175
non-members), $500 foursome ($600 non-members)includes:
Cart/Greens fee, buffet Dinner, range balls, goodie
bags, Auction prizes
Sponsorships available:
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$2500 - Dinner Sponsor
plus foursome
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$800 - Drink Cart
Sponsor plus twosome
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$600 - Awards Sponsor
plus twosome
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$750 - Hole Sponsor plus
foursome
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$250 - Hole Sponsor only
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Non-members add $100
available to Hole Sponsorships only
>> Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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Cleveland Clinic Healthcare Leadership Summit
Friday April 13, 12:00-1:30 pm
Jagelman Conference Center, 2950 Cleveland Clinic
Blvd, WestonTopic:
Healthcare: Focus on Leadership
Presenter: Tommy Thompson, Sec'y of HHS,
candidate for 2008 presidential election.
>> View Event Flyer (PDF) |
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Spin, Dance & Swing
Saturday April 14, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Midtown Athletic Club, Weston
Charity event benefiting the
Miami Children's Hospital Dan Marino Center.
Tennis clinic hosted by Former French Open Champ and TV
analyst Luke Jensen. Lots of activities.
Sponsorship opportunities available. For general
information, call Emily Jazombek at (954) 384-2582
>> View Event Flyer (PDF) |
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Business after Hours
Thursday April 19, 5:30-7:30 pm
Sally O'Brien's Irish Pub, Beach Place, 17 S Ft
Lauderdale Beach Blvd$15
Members, $20 Non-Members
$5 more at the door
>> Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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The Grape Jazzcapade, a Jazz & Wine Event Worth
Tasting!
Thursday April 19, 5:30-8:00
p,
Gallery One
Hotel, 2670 E
Sunrise Blvd, Ft Lauderdale
2007 is the sixth-consecutive year of
this delightful wine event. Every year, nearly 200
guests attend the fund raising event. As guests arrive
they will find an assortment of wines and beverages that
are generously being provided by different wine
vendors. Guests will enjoy butlered hors d’oeuvres and
desserts while live jazz musicians from Oriente provide
additional enjoyment for guests to relax after a day at
the office. Finally, there will be some exciting silent
auction, art exhibition by Matas and raffle
opportunities. Come join us for a delightful evening!
Tickets may be purchased for $50 prior to the event or
for $55 at the door. To purchase in advance, please
visit
www.grapejazzcapade.com or call Jennifer Storey,
United Way of Broward County Events Manager at
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Seven Habits of Highly Successful Speakers
RE-SCHEDULED TO MAY 18 |
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Business Perks
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED |
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New Member Orientation
Workshop
Tuesday April 24,
8:00 am
Chamber Building,
512 NE 3rd Ave, Second Floor, Fort Lauderdale
Come to this short free workshop to learn more about all the
Chamber has to offer our members and how to maximize your
Chamber membership.
>> View Event Flyer
>> RSVP REQUIRED to
Liz@FtlChamber.com |
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Weston
Business after Hours
Wednesday April 25,
5:30-7:30 pm
The Sagemont School, 1800 Corporate Blvd, NW,
Weston
Comerica Bank Dome, lower school campus
After hours networking
event.
>> RSVP MANDATORY to
Amy@FtlChamber.com
>> Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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Young Pros for
Covenant House
Wednesday April 25, 5:30-8:00 pm
The Cove Restaurant & Marina, 1754 SE 3rd Ct,
Deerfield Beach
Social
admission includes two complimentary drinks (beer,
wine, and well), appetizers, raffle, and Joker's
Wild. The Cove is located at 1754 SE 3rd CT,
Deerfield Beach, 33441 - (954) 421-9272 (Located
between US-1 and A1A, on E. Hillsboro Blvd.) Valet
parking or free lot parking available. Admission:
$15 for Members, $20 for Guests, $30 for New
Members/Renewals.
>> View Website
>> Or call Courtney at
(954) 568-7916 with your credit card information |
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Wild Hearts Charters Special 2-Hour Sunset Sail
Wednesday April 25, 6:30-8:30 pm
Departs from Ft Lauderdale's Pier 66
Women Wining on Wednesday aboard Wild
Hearts Grab your girlfriends and join us for this 2 hour
sunset sail while tasting hand picked wines and enjoying
light Hors D' Ouevres.
Chamber Members receive $5.00 off
your ticket price.
Call 954-473-0595 today!! Seats
are limited.
www.wildheartscharters.com |
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4th Annual Jessica June Open Golf Tournament
Thursday April 26
The Links at Madison Green, Royal Palm Beach
As most
of you know, Jessica June Eiler passed away after a
short battle with leukemia in October 2003. In an
effort to give back, Jessica’s father, David Eiler has
been working with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to put
on a golf tournament to be held in Jessica’s memory.
The 4th Annual Jessica June Open Golf
Tournament, in memory of Jessica June Eiler will take
place at The Links at Madison Green in Royal Palm
Beach. We are reaching out to you to ask that you
support David Eiler in this wonderful endeavor.
>> View Event Flyer for
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DOWNTOWNER
OF THE YEAR |
Downtowner of the Year
Friday April 27, 11:30-1:30 pm
Hyatt Regency Pier 66, 2301 SE 17th St, Ft
Lauderdale
Annual signature event sponsored by the Downtown
Council.
SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE
>> Register Online
>> View Sponsorship
Information
>> View Event Flyer/Invitation |
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FRIENDS
OF THE AIRPORT |
Airport Expansion Public Workshop & Hearing
Tuesday May 1, 4:00-8:00 pm
Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd,
Ft Lauderdale
We need to have as many supporters as possible on
May 1 at the Convention Center to voice their
support of the expansion of the airport runway in
order to meet today’s and tomorrow’s business needs.
If the Broward County Commission does not hear
enough support for this project, the expansion could
be cancelled and then we are stuck with what we
currently have in capacity. All business owners and
managers need to be there and speak, and hopefully
bring employees as well whose jobs are dependent on
the travel, tourism and marine industries.
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41st
Annual Miami Dolphins Award Night
Thursday May 3, 6:30-10:00 pm
Miami Dolphins Training Facility
Join us for an award-winning evening in the new Indoor
Practice Facility as we announce the top players of 2006
and announce the recipients of the Dan Marino Most
Valuable Player Award, the Don Shula Leadership Award,
and the Nat Moore Community Service Award. Plus, hear
the keynote address by new Head Coach Cam Cameron, be
the first to meet the 2007 Miami Dolphins and enjoy
fabulous entertainment by the Miami Dolphins
Cheerleaders.
>> Go to Dolphins website for
reservations
>> View Event Flyer (PDF) |
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Third
Annual Small Business of the Year Awards
Friday May 4, 8:00-9:00 am
Chamber Building, 512 NE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
FREE to Chamber Members and Guests
Join us as we announce the winners of this Chamber award
given to outstanding Chamber members. Nominations
are welcome from anyone wishing to nominate their
company, or another company.
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 30, NO
EXCEPTIONS.
>> View Nomination Form
>> Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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McDonald's Air &
Sea Show
Saturday/Sunday May 5-6
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Preferred Seating Area
provides a front row view of the "Greatest Show Above
the Earth." See flyer below for more information
>> View Event Flyer (PDF)
>> View Event Website |
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Weston
Business after Hours
Wednesday May 9,
5:30-7:30 pm
CitiBank, 1636 Town Center Circle,
Weston
After hours networking
event. Free to Members, $15 non-members
>> RSVP MANDATORY to
Amy@FtlChamber.com
>> Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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Beach Council
Luncheon
Thursday May 10, 11:30-1:00 pm
Renaissance Hotel, 1617 SE 17th St, Ft Lauderdale
Speaker: TBA
$35 Members,
$45 Non-Members,
$10 More at the door
Registration deadline
March 15
>> Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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Ronald McDonald House 17th Annual Golf Tournament
Monday May 14-Tuesday May 15
TPC @ Eagle Trace, 1111 Eagle Trace Blvd, Coral
SpringsAnnual Golf
Tournament to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE
>> View Event Flyer (PDF) |
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Business after Hours
Thursday May 17, 5:30-7:30 pm
World Famous Parrott Lounge, Sunrise & A1A, Ft
Lauderdale Beach$15
Members, $20 Non-Members
$5 more at the door
>> Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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Seven Habits of Highly Successful Speakers
Friday May 18, 7:30-9:00 am
American Intercontinental University, 2250 N
Commerce Pkwy, Weston$10 for
members, $25
Non-members, $10 Additional for Walk-Ins
>> RSVP by MAY 16 to Amy
Fleissig,
amy@ftlchamber.com, (954) 660-0601
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Palm
Beach Celebrity Golf Classic 2007
Sunday May 20-Monday May 21
Country Club at Marisol, Boca Raton
Tee it up this May with your favorite NFL Legends at the
world class Country Club at Mirasol. Raise some money
for Kids@Home and play 18 spectacular holes in what is
being called “The Charity Golfing Event of the Year in
Palm Beach.”
Swap stories, meet your gridiron heroes
and take a shot at qualifying for the 2007 Alumni Super
Bowl of Golf’s National Championships to be held in
April of 2008 at a top rated golf resort on the west
coast.
Doesn’t matter if you are a scratch
golfer or high handicapper, you will compete on an equal
basis and have the time of your life.
>> View Event Flyer (PDF) |
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Weston Town
Center Home Show
Sunday May 20, 11:00-5:00 pm
Weston Town Center, Weston
Furniture, Gardening, Bath
Accessories, Lighting.
>> View Event Flyer (PDF)
>> View Event Website |
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COURTNEY CRUSH
ATTORNEY AT LAW |
Downtown Council Breakfast
Thursday May 24,
7:30-9:30 am
The Tower Club, One Financial Plaza, 28th Floor, Fort Lauderdale
Networking Breakfast.
Speaker: Mark Nerenhausen, Broward Center for the
Performing Arts
$25 Members, $35 Non-Members, $5 more at the door
>> Register Online
>> View Event Flyer |
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MONDAY
MAY 28
MEMORIAL DAY
CHAMBER CLOSED |
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New Member Orientation
Workshop
Tuesday May 29,
8:00 am
Chamber Building,
512 NE 3rd Ave, Second Floor, Fort Lauderdale
Come to this short free workshop to learn more about all the
Chamber has to offer our members and how to maximize your
Chamber membership.
>> View Event Flyer
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Liz@FtlChamber.com |
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2007 Small Business Person of the Year Awards
Thursday May 31, 11:30-1:30 pm
Renaissance Hotel, 1230 S Pine Island Rd,
PlantationGuest
Speaker: Mason Jackson, President/CEO, Work Force
One.
Sponsorship opportunities
still available. Nominations are being accepted
until April 20, 2007.
>> View Nomination Form (PDF) DUE BY FRI APRIL 20
>> View Event Registration & Sponsorship Form (PDF) |
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find more information and register for all Chamber
events on our website
FtlChamber.com
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For Complete information,
and to register/RSVP for all Chamber Events online,
please visit
our website at
FtlChamber.com
If you need to update
your Company and/or Personal information with the
Chamber, please contact
Liz Roberts at
liz@ftlchamber.com or (954) 462-6000, ext 8792
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Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 462-6000
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advertising with the Chamber to
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