Message from the CEO: Moving Business Forward
Good Morning Valued Chamber Member,
In a recent article by the Business Insider, Palm Beach County and Boca Raton were highlighted as desirable locations in which to live, work, learn and play. The pandemic has shined a brighter light on all the benefits of relocating a business and family to our county and local communities. We appreciate the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis in positioning our State for this positive migration. Click here to read the full article.
The Palm Beach County School District will continue to require students and faculty to wear facial coverings while indoors on school district property and on buses, through the end of the school year. Additionally, facial coverings will be mandatory during next month’s high school graduation ceremonies and for students enrolled in summer school. Facial coverings will be optional when students return to school on August 10, 2021.
Starting July 15th, families will begin receiving monthly child tax credit payments. Eligible families will receive a payment of up to $300 per month for each child under age 6 and up to $250 per month for each child age 6 and above. Additionally, the American Rescue Plan increased the maximum child tax credit in 2021 to $3,600 for children under the age of 6 and to $3,000 per child for kids between ages 6 and 17.
With less than three weeks until the Annual Chamber Golf Classic, sponsored by Truist, foursomes are filling up quickly. The event will be held on June 4th at the Boca Raton Resort and Club.With a morning shotgun tee-off, the day will include a continental breakfast and an awards luncheon at the conclusion of the tournament. Consider a sponsorship to demonstrate your support of the Chamber and gain valuable exposure with your fellow golfers and the Chamber community. Contact our Events Manager, Chasity Navarro, for more information.
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:
5/18 – 3:00 p.m. Virtual Economic Development Committee Meeting
Topic: Economic Growth in the Glades Region and what this means to Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County
Speaker: Shereena Coleman, Vice President, Business Facilitation and Glades Region, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County.
5/18 – 5:30 p.m. In-Person PULSE (Professionals Under 40) After Hours Network
Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel
2000 NW 19th Street
Boca Raton, FL 33431
5/19 – 8:30 a.m. Virtual South Healthcare Advocacy Network (S.H.A.N.)
Sponsored by: Memorial Healthcare System
Topic: COVID-19 and its Impact on Nursing and the Healthcare Industry
Speaker: Dr. Safiya George, Dean and Professor, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University
5/20 – 8:30 a.m. Virtual Boynton Beach Coffee Plus
Meet new people and give your best 30 – second elevator pitch – all before the workday begins!
5/20 – 11:45 a.m. In-Person Successful Women In Business Luncheon
Topic: FAQs: Financially Awkward Questions – Learn how to understand the basics, the complex stuff, and how to recognize when it may be time to ask an expert.
Speaker: Sarah Broglie, CFP Financial Advisor, Legacy Wealth Partners of Raymond James
Boca Lago Country Club
8665 Juego Way
Boca Raton, FL 33433
5/25 – 12:00 p.m. Virtual Smart Talk for Women
Topic: Finding the Right Online Presence in 2021-2022
Speaker: Nancy Proffitt, Founder, Proffitt Management Solutions
Beginning in June Smart Talk for Women Events will be held in-person
5/25 – 5:00 p.m. Virtual Live After Five
Meet, Connect and Have Fun!
5/27 – 8:30 a.m. Virtual Boynton Beach Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Topic: 2021 Florida State Legislative Session Recap
Speaker: Representative Joe Casello, Florida House of Representatives – District 90
5/27 – 12:00 p.m. Virtual Bethesda Hospital Town Hall
Topic: Boynton Beach Bethesda Hospital Town Hall
Speaker: Nelson Lazo, President & CEO, Bethesda Hospital East & Bethesda Hospital West
5/28 – 5:00 p.m. Virtual Boynton Beach Women’s Business Council
Topic: Raising Up Women Entrepreneurs
Speaker: Rhea Jain, CEO and Founder, Renoosh. 2019 YEA Graduate and 2019 Boca Chamber of Commerce Pearl Award Recipient
6/4 – 7:00 a.m. 51st Annual Chamber Golf Classic
Title Sponsor: Truist
Boca Raton Resort & Club
501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL
Boca Chamber Festival Days (BCFD), which takes place during the entire month of August, partners our for-profit members with our non-profit members, to raise money and awareness with a fun event. For-profit members cover the cost of registration which provides marketing and promotion to the event. In a community filled with so many philanthropic and generous businesses, we look forward to many successful events. If your company is interested in partnering with a participating non-profit to support their mission, please contact Alison Miuccio
Together, we continue to Move Business Forward in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and South Palm Beach County, making our region the best place to Live, Work, Learn and Play.
Moving Business Forward
Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP
President & CEO
Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
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