Message from the CEO: Moving Business Forward
| Governor DeSantis signed several bills into law this past week during the Special Legislative Session, including the state’s new congressional map. An additional bill that was signed ends the special governing district that allows Walt Disney World Resort to operate as its own city. A recent Florida Chamber statewide poll shows that Florida voters believe Florida is headed in the right direction. As the 15th largest global economy – the poll shows that voters are concerned about Jobs and the Economy, Education, Inflation, and Gas Prices. Additionally, the poll finds that Floridians believe Florida is the best place for good-paying jobs for the next generation rather than any other state. Working in partnership with the Florida Chamber, our elected leaders, and industry experts, the Boca Chamber continues to create awareness and growth opportunities for Floridians to gain competitive wages and employment. For more than 60 years, Presidents of the United States have proclaimed the first week of May as National Small Business Week. This year, May 1-7, we celebrate our small businesses and recognize the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. In a recent study, it was found that more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business and create approximately two out of every three new jobs in the United States each year. The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) also uses this week to showcase the many critical resources and partners of the SBA, which provide support, counsel, advice, and access to capital to help grow and sustain these businesses. To learn more about the SBA, click here for the local office website. We look forward to seeing you at our May Membership Breakfast – next week on Thursday, May 5! The event is being sponsored by Discover The Palm Beaches-the County’s official tourism arm responsible for marketing our beautiful destination. The one-week earlier change in date allows us to celebrate National Tourism Week – which coincides with National Small Business Week. Jorge Pesquera, President & CEO of Discover The Palm Beaches, will highlight the importance of tourism to the local economy, the amazing tourism assets we have in south Palm Beach County, and the strategy behind it all. National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual industry tradition celebrating the value travel holds for the economy, business, and personal well-being. In addition, don’t forget it is also Cinco de Mayo, come prepared for a morning of celebration! Purchase a table and bring your colleagues and friends to learn about this organization’s positive impact in our region. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here. The Palm Beach County School Board unanimously approved Sarah Mooney to join the District as Chief of School Police and School District Security. Mooney comes to the District from the West Palm Beach Police Department, where she has worked for 27 years in various high-level positions, including Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police. To view Chief Mooney’s full resume, click here. 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 activities by visiting us t bocachamber.com. Below is a list of our upcoming in-person and virtual experiences: 4/26 – 5:30 p.m. In-Person Live After 5 NetworkFor more information and to register, click here 5/3 – 12:00 p.m. In-Person International Business RoundtableFor more information and to register, click here 5/5 – 7:45 a.m. In-Person Membership Breakfast For more information and to register, click here 5/6 – 8:30 a.m. In-Person PRIME Professional Roundtable For more information and to register, click here The Chamber’s Annual Golf Classic, driven by Truist, will be held on Friday, June 3rd at The Boca Raton. Join us for a day of networking and a round of golf on one of the most beautiful private resort courses in South Florida. With a morning shotgun tee-off, the day will include a continental breakfast and an awards luncheon after 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. 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, FCCPPresident & CEO Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce #movingbocaforward#movingboyntonforward #movingdelrayforward 1800 N Dixie Hwy | Boca Raton, FL 33432p: 561.395.4433 | f: 561.392.3780 HELPFUL LINKS: City Resources: City of Boca Raton City of Boynton Beach Palm Beach County Resources: Palm Beach County Palm Beach County Schools Chamber Resources: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chamber Events/Resources YouTube Page |
