Weekly Events & News Update | |
Events This Week - October 4, 2023 | |
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Unlocking Success with Kelly Roach
Kelly Roach recently brought the heat to our Zoom session, diving deep into crucial topics like hiring strategies, business tactics, the power of networking, and the secrets to achieving success outside the office. If you missed this enlightening session, no worries! You can catch the replay on her podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and golden nuggets of wisdom.
But that's not all! Kelly generously offered a Free Referral Guide during the session, a resource packed with tips and strategies you can implement right away to elevate your business game. You can access this guide by visiting this link.
We encourage you to take advantage of these valuable resources and mark your calendars for January. Kelly will be back to answer your questions and provide even more valuable insights to help you succeed in your business endeavors. Stay tuned for more details as we approach the new year!
Thank you for being part of our vibrant community. We look forward to continuing this journey to success together!
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38th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival | |
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Now in its 38th year, the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF), November 3 through November 16, will showcase nearly 200 films from 40 countries, featuring eight world premieres and six U.S. premieres. The festival includes features, documentaries and short film programs, along with Filmed in Broward, a showcase of 21 films by South Florida filmmakers, all filmed in Broward County.
In addition to the impressive lineup of films, directors, producers, actors and special guests will walk the red carpet,
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conduct Q&A discussions and mingle with attendees. An exciting lineup of parties and special events take place throughout the festival. Some of the most popular events of the week are the Opening Night Film, Red Carpet & Party on Friday, November 3, Gatsby Party at the luxurious Villa de Palma on November 4, Centerpiece Film & Party on November 9, and Intracoastal Elegance, a memorable evening under the stars at a private estate on November 11. | | |
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ArtServe’s Annual Members and Resident Artists’ Exhibit Springboards Aspiring Talent
ArtServe's final exhibit of 2023 exclusively features its members and resident artists, highlighting their interconnected creativity. This annual event is a springboard for up-and-coming talent, with some artists even finding their way to Art Basel. "Sole Perception" invites visitors to explore how artists reinterpret ideas, creating a continuous flow of inspiration.
As Mark Twain famously said, "There is no such thing as a new idea," but this exhibit showcases various visual arts disciplines and offers a chance to support local artists by purchasing their work—perfect for unique holiday gifts. ArtServe's mission is to inspire, support, and promote artistic development and prosperity in its diverse community through the visual and performing arts.
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Dania Pointe Welcomes Sephora | |
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The retail roster continues to grow at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach!
In August the mixed-use lifestyle center welcomed national beauty powerhouse Sephora, featuring products from over 360 carefully curated brands followed by the grand opening in September
of J. Crew Factory store with classic fashion looks for the entire family. Dania Pointe shines as the pinnacle of a modern lifestyle destination showcasing best-in-class retail, restaurants, entertainment, and year-round events, complemented by two Marriott hotels onsite.
This open-air walkable community is conveniently located less than five miles from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades,
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offers free parking, 24/7 security, and plenty of shaded seating areas for visitors.
As the holiday season approaches, Dania Pointe offers a slew of popular and family-friendly events, commencing with the second annual ‘Fun Run Under the Sun’ 5k run on October 11th at 8am and a foodies’ favorite, the Dania Pointe Food & Wine Festival returns for their second year on Saturday, November 4th from 6-10pm featuring an enhanced experience for an even better tasting event! It truly is a one-stop shop where you can Shop, Dine, Play and Stay! For more information about Dania Pointe please visit daniapointe.com, follow us on Instagram @dania.pointe or Like us on Facebook at DaniaPointe.
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Las Olas Capital Arts Receives Grant from The Community Foundation of Broward
Jodi Tanner and her non-profit, Las Olas Capital Arts has just received a generous grant from The Community Foundation of Broward, which will take their mission to new heights.
The flagship program, the Solo Artist Exhibit, has been a big success in showcasing local talent. With this grant, they are expanding and introducing two exciting programs:
Funding the Gap Program: Offering financial support to artists for event fees.
Community Engagement Program: Creating partnerships with local businesses to showcase and promote artists.
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Member Spotlight: Anthony Santana | |
Class 30 of Leadership Fort Lauderdale Learns the Importance of Teamwork at Tiger Tail Park
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Acoustic Visual Innovations LLC
AKT Fort Lauderdale
Art Prevails Project, Inc.
City Cave Flagler Village
CMG Home Loans
Deliver the Dream
eXp Realty, Success Squad
Five Elements Medical Spa & Wellness Center
FYVE Realty
G&JP Fitness LLC dba 9Round Fort Lauderdale
Grain and Berry
Industrious
Kids In Distress
Landmark Travel
Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey, & Fronrath LLP
Maritime Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Neuwest Technology, Inc.
O'Brien Air Conditioning & Construction Services
Responsive Home Care
Scheffer Mote & Ricks
The Southern Group
Universal Technical Institute
Water Wise Landscape Solutions, LLC
Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz
AdvantaClean of Fort Lauderdale
Alison South Marketing Group
Austin Pamies Norris Weeks Powell, PLCC
Ballyhoo Media
CAN Community Health
Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc.
Colliers International South Florida, LLC
Crush Law P.A.
DRT Behavioral Services - Brain Love
Embraer Executive Aircraft
Federal Highway Self Storage
Firewall Centers
GFR Photography
Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
Hatch
HollandHues LLC
Hooper Construction, Inc.
Image360 - Lauderhill
Judith Stern Consulting, Inc.
Kalis, Kleiman & Wolfe
Kiwanis Club of Fort Lauderdale
LAN Infotech
Las Olas Capital Advisors
LBU LIGHTING
Niroc Consultants, Inc
Oleron, Inc.
One Lifestyle Management - Miami Dade, Broward
Portrayts LLC
Sawyer & Latimer, P.A.
South Florida Institute on Aging - SoFIA
TriMerge Consulting Group, P.A.
Twig, Trade, and Tribunal PLLC
Umbrella Credit Services
VOS CPAs
WestCare - Village South
WSFL-TV
TRUSTEE
Akerman LLP
Broward County Clerk of Court
Early Learning Coalition of Broward County
Gunster
HOTWIRE
Southwest Airlines
Sunshine Health / Centene Mgmt
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Make Your Excellence in Healthcare Awards Nominations Today! | |
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Nominees for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Healthcare Awards are those individuals, programs and entities who provide care, services and innovative programs above and beyond all expectations. These nominees are shining examples of the best and the brightest in our healthcare community. Awards will be presented on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Perspectives on Florida's Healthcare program presented by Broward Health at the Signature Grand. All awardees will be notified by Chamber staff or a member of the Healthcare Council.
The deadline for submitting your nominee is Friday, September 19, 2023. Click here to make your nominations today!
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BROWARD COUNTY ECONOMY AT A GLANCE | |
Perspectives on Florida's Healthcare | |
The Perspectives on Florida’s Healthcare event is organized by the Chamber’s Healthcare Council, which works to improve our community’s quality of life by catalyzing leadership, growth, innovation, and outcomes. Contact liza@ftlchamber.com for sponsorship information! | |
7th Annual International Boat Show Breakfast | | |
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Join us aboard the South Beach Lady for a special Chamber breakfast event featuring maritime legend Joseph Farrell, Jr. Gain insights from his remarkable career in the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy, and his groundbreaking leadership at Resolve Marine and Mission Resolve Foundation. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Date:
Friday, October 27, 2023
7:30 a.m.
Location:
Next to Riverside Hotel Garage
420 SE 6 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Click here to Register
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Social Impact Council Breakfast | | |
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Discover the art of fostering transformation through intentional and purposeful requests for inspired action at our October Impact Breakfast, the inaugural event of our Serve & Support Series. Join us as we engage with Tracey Prescod, President at Bowtie Kids, a social impact amplifier. Tracey will lead us in exploring the powerful ways we can drive positive change by crafting and delivering impactful requests with clarity and intention. Don't miss this opportunity to harness the potential of your requests for social good.
Date:
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Location:
Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Click here to Register
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Biz Perks is your monthly networking rendezvous, designed to foster valuable connections among local businesses. Join us for a delightful complimentary breakfast while seizing the chance to expand your business network and opportunities. This event welcomes both the public and Fort Lauderdale Chamber members, making it an inclusive platform for community growth and collaboration.
Date:
Wednesday, October 20, 2023
9:00APM
Location:
Island City Stage
2304 Dixie Hwy,
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Click here to Register
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Deerfield Beach State of the City Address | | |
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Join us for the 2023 State of the City Address featuring Mayor Bill Ganz and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Deerfield Beach Historical Society.
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Date:
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
6:00 PM
Location:
Greater Fort Lauderdale
Chamber of Commerce
512 NE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Click here to Register
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Join us for an enlightening evening featuring informative health talks, an overview presentation by Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital at 6 pm in the Jagelman Conference Room, engaging discussions on breast cancer health at 6:30 pm, and a special stamp presentation by USPS. Plus, enjoy delectable bites and refreshing refreshments as you immerse yourself in knowledge and community.
Date:
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location:
Cleveland Clinic - Maroone Cancer Center
2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Weston, FL 33331
Click here to Register
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Join us for the highly-anticipated GLBX Ally Awards event, where we will unveil the 2023 Honorees. We're thrilled to announce this year's exceptional recipients:
- The Business Ally Award will be presented to Tamar Chase of Chase Roofing.
- The Business Leader Award will honor Heiko Dobrikow, Riverside Hotel.
- The Legacy Award will recognize Rober Boo, Pride Center at Equality Park.
- The Visionary Award will celebrate Karen Prescod, Bowtie Kids and Bowtie Gurl.
- The Impact Award goes to Community Foundation Broward.
- The Advocate Award will be bestowed upon Monica Capero, Broward County.
Be part of this memorable evening as we celebrate these outstanding individuals and organizations. Admission is $25 for members and $35 for future members. Don't miss this opportunity to join us in honoring those who have made a significant impact in our community.
Date:
Thursday, November 2, 2023
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location:
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale
Click here to Register
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WOMEN'S COUNCIL: CPR AWARDS | | |
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Join us as we raise a glass in celebration of the remarkable women leaders and empowering companies honored at the CPR Awards by the Women's Council. Recognizing those who uplift and empower women in their industries and communities, the 2023 Honorees include trailblazers, corporate allies, trendsetters, up-and-comers, and mavericks. Cheers to these inspiring champions of progress!
Date:
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location:
Galleria Fort Lauderdale
2414 E Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale 33304
Click here to Register
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Landmark Travel Ribbon Cutting | |
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Landmark Travel's exclusive open house was a remarkable success. Chamber Chair, Jack Seiler, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony, symbolizing the exciting changes underway as Landmark Travel expands to a new location at SE 7th Street, Suite #805, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301.
Guests had the pleasure of meeting distinguished industry experts, including Kim Guimaraes from Abercrombie & Kent and Jessi Fundora from Seabourn. Light refreshments added to the delightful atmosphere as attendees explored the world of luxury travel. Stay tuned for more exciting developments from Landmark Travel!
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Chamber Breakfast Hosted by the Downtown Council: Startups | |
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The focus of this morning's Chamber Breakfast was Startups! The three panelists, Julia Lucidi, Jaap Donath, Ph.D., and Matthew Schnur, Research & Innovation Manager for FTL DDA, represented as leaders in the industry and gave their expertise on the startup ecosystem that is rapidly growing the Greater Fort Lauderdale area.
"I think Innovation and entrepreneurship are two different things. You can be an entrepreneur for a small business or a startup. There are different ways you can pursue entrepreneurship. I think it's a teachable skill. It's a hard route to pursue. You need to be very resourceful and be a confident person to pursue the route of entrepreneurship. Corporations have innovation departments. That's something that's a skill and I don't think all entrepreneurship requires innovation," said Julia Lucidi of Tactics & Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup, in response to the question: "Is innovation a teachable skill or a mindset?"
Jaap Donath, Ph.D., Assistant Executive Director, Programs at NSU, also chimed in on the topic of innovation and explained how innovation challenges can be implemented, "Corporations have 2 or 3 painpoints and are looking for startups that can figure out the solution. That way they can provide corporations with solutions to problems that they may not have the department to solve or shorten the distance to getting it done."
Thank you to our speakers & Elizabeth Van Zandt for providing invaluable information to our members!
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Women Working Win Leads Group: Cybersecurity | |
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Yesterday, the Women Working Win Leads Group gathered for an eye-opening session! Glen Benjamin led a discussion on the growing cybersecurity concerns in Fort Lauderdale, shedding light on real-life incidents like the $1 million fake invoice scam right here in our city.
Glen also highlighted the recent cyber attacks crippling giants like MGM and Caesar's Palace in Vegas. To safeguard ourselves, he shared valuable tips, including the use of password managers and the importance of data hygiene. Stay informed, stay secure!
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Transportation Subcommittee Meets with District 4 Secretary at the Florida Dept. of Transportation | |
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In our recent Transportation Subcommittee meeting, we had the privilege of meeting with Steve Braun, District 4 Secretary at the Florida Department of Transportation. Steve provided valuable updates on various projects, including resiliency initiatives, the Broward Boulevard Premium Transit Study, Eller Drive & McIntosh Road Intersection, as well as other topics.
Steve also stressed the need for more community advocates and discussed how our subcommittee can actively engage and involve the community in these critical matters. Let's work together to make a positive impact on transportation in our region!
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Oakland Park / Wilton Manors / Uptown Council Board Meeting at LBU Lighting | |
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Exciting updates from our recent Oakland Park / Wilton Manors / Uptown Council Board Meeting at LBU Lighting in Oakland Park! Steven Tinsley shared insights on the Sky Building development, slated for completion by mid-late 2024. Plus, congratulations to Irv Scott, who was nominated as our Vice Chair.
Joseph Mustipher brought us the latest in government affairs, keeping us informed and engaged. And we're gearing up for the Mayor's Luncheon on October 23rd! While discussing sponsorship opportunities, Maxence Doytier of the Local Octopus Foundation generously stepped up to support the event.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue to grow and thrive together!
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GET INVOLVED!
The Chamber offers many ways for members to be engaged. In addition to attending events and programs, we encourage everyone to be part of one or more of the 31 Councils that represent the Chamber.
Here's the list!
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