Message from the CEO: Moving Business Forward

Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce

3 years ago

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) South Florida District Office will be hosting a webinar this afternoon from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm to introduce the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Grant program before it goes live for applications. The webinar will feature available information on the RRF grant including eligibility and use of funds. Additionally, the SBA will offer a preview of the application form to help you prepare to apply. Click here to register.

The Boynton Beach City Commission approved a ban on polystyrene. The newly created ordinance prohibits the use and distribution of polystyrene foam food ware and unencapsulated polystyrene foam products on city property and city facilities. This ordinance also bans balloons and confetti in outdoor areas. Businesses who take the pledge to eliminate Styrofoam will receive discounted facility rentals at city-owned facilities. There will be a 12-month educational period for businesses.

Boca Chamber Festival Days is the Chamber’s commitment to supporting the non-profit community. Non-profit Chamber Members join forces with for-profit Chamber Members to hold fundraising events during the month of August! The goal is to raise awareness and much-needed funds for the non-profit members to advance their important missions. The non-profit members receive tremendous exposure and marketing, including insertion in the Chamber’s Events Calendar, Community Calendar, multiple social media outlets and a printed calendar distributed throughout the community. For more information about getting your business involved in Boca Chamber Festival Days, contact Alison Miuccio, Membership Development Manager. The deadline to participate is June 11, 2021.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and current economic challenges, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) has formed a Task Forceto assess and identify the extent of economic distress that local communities in the Treasure Coast Region are experiencing. The TCRPC is looking for volunteers to join their Task Force who will be responsible for the development of a COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan, which will be incorporated into the current Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Plan. If you are interested in becoming a member of the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Task Force, complete the form by Friday, May 14, 2021.For more information, contact Terry Ann Paulo, Disaster Economic Recovery Coordinator.

Looking for a quick way to find an event, register for an event, and receive pop-up notifications of important Chamber, County, City of Boca Raton, and City of Boynton Beach information? Download the Boca Chamber App – found on the App Store and Google Play Store. Keep your Chamber at the tip of your fingers! You can also stay up to date on all Chamber activity by visiting us at bocachamber.com.

We continue to provide you with valuable virtual and in-person experiences. Most virtual programs are recorded and available for you to access on the Boca Chamber’s YouTube Channel. Hit the subscribe button to find out when new content is posted on our channel.

Below is a list of our upcoming virtual and in-person experiences:

4/27 – 12:00 p.m. Virtual Smart Talk For Women

Topic: Networking or Marketing in the New Normal –

How Do You Intend to Stay in Front of People and Get Noticed?

Speaker: Nancy Proffitt, Founder, Proffitt Management Solutions

Click here to register

4/27 – 5:00 p.m. Virtual Live After Five

Topic: Meet, Connect and Have Fun at this Virtual Happy Hour

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5/4 – 12:00 p.m. Virtual International Business Alliance Roundtable

Topic: Update on Tourism in Palm Beach County

Speaker: Jorge Pesquera, President & CEO, Discover the Palm Beaches