February 2015 - Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce

www.hobesound.org
THE
Vol. 24 Issue 1
Time Wasters
that Sales People
Need to Avoid
Part 2 of 3
Chamber of
Commerce Stuff
You Need
to Know!
Thank You
Renewing
Chamber
Members!
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PELICAN
Calling All Golfers! 32nd Annual Hobe Sound Chamber Golf
Tournament Scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2015
Pull out your bag of clubs, dust off your golf shoes,
dig out your sun visor and save this date on your calendar; Friday, May 8, 2015 at 1:00pm. We’re calling
all local golf enthusiasts and reminding them to register early for the 32nd Annual Hobe Sound Chamber
Golf Tournament at the Hobe Sound Golf Club, presented by Metz Construction Company. For only
$150 per player your foursome will have a great day of
golf on a premier private course, followed by a delicious BBQ dinner and awards ceremony with prizes.
You’ll want to register as early as possible this year!
If you are among the first 12 teams registered you
will be entered into a raffle to win a pair of
PeakVision sunglasses.
That’s right! Your Foursome could have a chance to
win a pair of sunglasses for each player, valued at up to
$200 a piece. PeakVision’s Dual-Zone lens optimizes
vision for activities that occur primarily on the terrain,
turf or road.
Once again this prestigious event is presented by
Frank and JoAnn Tricarico of Metz Construction. Also
sponsoring are Gary and Carmen Uber and Joe and
Rebecca Negron. Hole In One sponsors are Braman
Motorcars of Jupiter and Becky & David Nagy &
Associates-Cruise One. There are many other sponsorship opportunities still available.
For details, please call the Chamber at 772-546-4724
or visit the Chamber website: www.hobesound.org.
Going Above and Beyond
“Members Helping Members”
Chamber member Continental Painting
Corporation II owned by Gary Fouts has gone
above and beyond the usual “Members Helping
Members.”
Recently Gary donated manpower for 4 days to
help spruce up the buildings at the Hobe Sound
Nature Center. Gary’s crew of 4 pressure washed
the outside of all of the buildings at the center,
including the decks, the restrooms and the shed.
Then, with paint donated by Chamber member
Sherwin Williams, Continental Painting painted
and stained the outside of the main building.
Gary has helped the Nature Center in the past
and stated that he plans to continue to help take care
of the facility for a few more years to come.
Director, Debbie Fritz-Quincy, said, “we are so
grateful to Gary and his crew for their efforts in
giving the Nature Center a fresh new look for the
new year.”
To contact Gary Fouts of Continental Painting
Corporation II, call 772-336-0524 or visit
www.continental-painting.com.
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1507
Hobe Sound, Florida 33475
Phone (772) 546-4724
Fax (772) 546-9969
www.hobesound.org
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Hobe Sound Chamber of
Commerce Calendar
March-April 2015
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March Meetings
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Wednesday, March 4th
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, March 10th and 24th
HOBE SOUND
TOASTMASTERS MEETING
7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor,
11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Open to Chamber members and the public
Call 772-546-4724 for more information.
Monday, March 16th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
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March Events
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Tuesday, March 3rd
COFFEE TALK
8:00am
Guest Speaker: John Carr, JRC Consulting Group
Topic: 3 Prospecting Techniques with the Chamber
You May Never Have Thought Of.
Limited to the first 12 who sign up.
Friday, March 6th, 13th, and 27th
SCORE COUNSELING
10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office
For information or to schedule an appointment call
772-546-4724 or email [email protected]
Friday, March 6th
HOBE SOUND MURAL
SHORT TOUR
10:00am-12:00pm begins at the Chamber Office
Ends at Taste Restaurant (lunch optional)
Air conditioned van tour led by a local artist.
Attendees will see some of the Murals.
Class size limited, reserve today.
To reserve a spot call 772-546-4724 or
email [email protected]
Saturday, March 7th
DOWNTOWN HOBE SOUND
ART STROLL
6:00-9:00pm
Dixie Highway beginning at Taste Restaurant
Downtown Stores Open/Crafters/Green Market/
Food Vendors/Music
Free Event and Open to the Public.
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• Build Your Business •
Time Wasters Sales People Need to Avoid – Part 2 of 3
Submitted By John Carr, JR Consulting Group
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
2015 Board of Directors
Officers
President: Steve Fenton, Fenton Services
Vice President: Dennis Root, Dennis Root & Associates
Treasurer: Jonathan Milton, Milton Engineering Consultants
Secretary: Doug Smith Janus Investigations
Past President: Charlene Oakowsky, Oakowsky Properties
Ex-Officio: Ralph Davino, Secure Storage of Martin County
Board of Directors
Glen Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Strategic Realty
Kim Biancardi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reelgraphic.com
Melinda Brault . . . . . . . . . . . .Geminye Design Group
Ike Crumpler . . . . . . . . . . . .Upstairs Communications
Michael Dooley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated Properties
Michael Ennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ennis Construction
Robert “Bob” McLean . . . . . . . . . . . . .Avalon Air, Inc.
Pete Morello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The UPS Store
Theresa Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beaches Hair Studio
Kim Nash . .Tobacco Free Partnership of Martin County
Brandon Woodward . Law Office of Brandon Woodward
2015 President’s Council
Tom Balling . . . . . .Treasure Coast Irrig/Rood Landscape
Amy Brunjes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Power & Light
Blake Capps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Capps Roofing
David Chambers . . . . . . . . . .David Chambers Electric
Scott Fay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bridge Boat & RV Storage
Steve Landwersiek . . . . . .Ameriprise Financial Services
Gary Lesser . . . . . . . . . .Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Mary Lopopolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeacoastBank
Derreck Ogden . . . . . . .Word of Mouth Comp. & Elect.
Dennis Root . . . . . . . . . . . .Dennis Root & Associates
Jeff Sabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waste Management
Tony Sementelli . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seabranch ShipCenter
Sue Stutzke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nightingale Private Care
Ambassador Committee
Janet Otten . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director, Chamber Staff
Amber Shirk, Seacoastbank . . . . . . .Committee Chair
Peggy Batch-Gattone, The Keyes Company . . .Secretary
Theresa Smith, Beaches Hair Studio . . . . . . .Vice Chair
Amanda Beese . . . . . . . . . . . .A & B Aquarium Services
Bill Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glory Association
George Kleine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Smart Source
Pauline Lucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jobe Insurance Agency
Noreen Nelson-Slenker . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated Properties
Sharyl Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated Properties
Kim Toth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Jones
Ron Walters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elite Payroll Solutions
Linda Wolf . . . . . . . . . . .ActiveCanvas Interactive Media
Staff
Angela Hoffman, Executive Director
Janet Otten, Director of Member Services
Karen Berkow, Membership Assistant & Bookkeeper
Volunteers
Judy Arbeznik, Carol Branch, Audrey Burzynski,
Marge Cabaniss, Bette Evans, Lillian Johnson,
Bobbi Kauffman, George Kleine, Jeanne Nash,
Richard Nash, Rich Otten, and Jean Tierney
The Hobe Sound Pelican is published quarterly by the
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
11954 SE Dixie, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-4724
Office Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-3:30pm
Managing Editor:
Janet Otten, Director of Member Services
Production:
Theresa Dormi, Tandem VA
Have you ever been running late for an appointment
and it seemed like you were behind every slow driver,
caught every red light, bridge opening (a real pain here in
south Florida) and train. But, when you are not running
late you make every light, there are never any slow drivers
in your way and you avoid all the trains and bridge openings. How do we run late? We usually waste time. This
month we are going to list two more time wasters that
could cost you a closed sale. The time wasters in this article are not in any particular order but you should always
be aware of them.
1. Personal Phone Calls and Meetings – We all know
in today’s fast paced world that we must juggle our personal life and work life. It is very important when working on projects or getting ready to walk into a meeting
with prospect or client that you are not in personal mode.
When I work on my projects I turn my cell phone on
silent and turn it over so I can’t see the screen, better yet
turn it off! You can waste so much time by getting up just
for a minute to take the call from Aunt Susie to talk about
the BBQ on Saturday, next thing you know you start
talking about the next holiday and poof there goes 30
minutes of wasted business time. I try to take one or two
days a month where I schedule all my personal business
that can’t be completed on the weekend, for example I
would schedule someone for maintenance at my home
from 1-4 in the afternoon and schedule as many people
as possible on the same day and make personal calls at
that time. Try to
Schedule going to the
bank or post office at
11:30am to beat the
rush and still be back in
the office by 12:30 to
start working again.
2. Eating Alone – A
perfect time to build
relationships
with
prospects and clients is
during a meal. I am not
John Carr
just talking lunch. I
make sure that during
the week I never eat alone! I have breakfast with referral
partners, lunches and dinners with prospects and
clients. The key here is not sell during these meals but
to build relationships.
Next month we will have more time wasters to avoid!
Make sure that you make the most of your day by scheduling it properly.
These few tips are part of a full Effective Use of Your
Chamber Membership Program. If you would like more
information about jrc Consulting Group please contact
me at [email protected].
John Carr is the founder of JRC Consulting Group,
4440 PGA Blvd Suite 600, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
33410. Telephone: 561-623-5349
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“Mr. Joe” Carlin was a dedicated volunteer at Hobe Sound Early
Learning Center. Thanks to his gift to the Martin County
Community Foundation, his legacy and giving spirit lives on.
“Mr. Joe” Carlin Leaves a
Legacy to Martin County
Community Foundation
Good Samaritans, kind-hearted citizens, and generous individuals often go unnoticed by many, but for
the recipients of their kindness, their contributions can
be uplifting, even life changing.
Hobe Sound resident Joseph “Mr. Joe” Carlin was a
dedicated volunteer and guardian angel to many, prior
to his passing on June 20, 2014. For years, his philanthropy anonymously supported hundreds of local residents whether by covering the dining tabs of Martin
County Sheriff ’s deputies or covering student needs at
his neighborhood preschool where he also volunteered.
“Mr. Joe, as the children and staff referred to him,
was a very giving and generous man. On several occasions, he overheard me speaking to a teacher about a
child whose shoes or clothes were either too big or too
small. He would hand me cash and ask me to buy the
child clothing, always asking me not to tell anyone. He
also anonymously paid for a special needs student’s
summer camp tuition,” said Colleen Gitschier, manager of Hobe Sound Early Learning Center.
“After Mr. Joe was no longer able to volunteer at the
Center, a little girl asked where he was. Many of the children loved him and looked for him to give them their
lunch. We were all surprised because it had been months
since the children had seen him. This is the kind of
impact he made at the Center. We all miss him.”
Mr. Joe’s legacy will forever honor his commitment to
philanthropy. With the help of his wealth advisor, Craig
Price of UBS Financial Services, Inc. and attorney, Steve
Wood of McCarthy, Summers, Bobko, Wood, Norman,
Bass & Melby, P.A, Carlin donated his IRA fund to the
Martin County Community Foundation by naming the
foundation as the beneficiary. This gift established The
Mary Catherine, Mary Elizabeth and Joseph Carlin
Fund. The permanent endowment was established in in
memory of Carlin, as well as his late wife Mary
Elizabeth, and sister Mary Catherine, both who passed
following battles with cancer.
As the earnings of the endowment grow, the Martin
County Community Foundation will award the funds
in the form of grants to support causes that Carlin was
passionate about, including but not limited to early
learning, breast cancer treatment and care, end of life
care, and American veterans.
Thanks to his gift to the Martin County
Community Foundation, “Mr. Joe” Carlin’s legacy and
giving spirit lives on, continuing to make a positive
impact in our community.
To learn how the Martin County Community
Foundation can assist with your personalized philanthropy plans, call 772-288-3795 or visit YourMCCF.org.
The mission of the Martin County Community
Foundation is to facilitate philanthropy. Established in
1988, it is a nonprofit, charitable foundation consisting of named funds established by many separate
donors to support the common good. The Martin
County Community Foundation serves as a vehicle for
donors to make positive, long-term change by supporting causes and organizations they are passionate about.
For more information, call 772-288-3795 or visit
YourMCCF.org.
Exercise for Health and
Wellness
risk of heart disease. You do not have to run a
marathon or swim the English channel to get these
benefits. Three sessions of cardio three times a week
can increase your endurance and help you shed
unwanted pounds. While there is a great deal of debate
about what sort of exercise you should perform, consistency is key. Selecting a form of exercise that you enjoy
increases the chances of you sticking with it, and this is
critical for long-term success.
Strength training is not only critical for the strength
of your muscles, but the strength and stability of your
bones and joints. While cardio is often touted as the
best way to burn muscle, an intense bout of resistance
training can increase your metabolism for up to 24
hours, causing you to burn quite a bit of fat. As we age,
we experience both muscle loss and a decrease in the
strength of our bones, and resistance training is the
only way to avoid this.
For more information, contact Eric Brown, MS,
RCEP, CSCS, CCN of Anytime Fitness Hobe Sound
at 11690 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
or by calling 772-545-2030 or visiting www.anytimefitness.com.
Photo Provided
FFF founder, Hap Harrington accepts a check from the Compagno
family, Anthony, Lisa and John. Also standing is Dr. Jim Harrell,
FFF Board of Directors member. Front row: Audrey Burzynski, FFF
Office Manager and Tai Chi Moving for Balance Instructor, and
Chief Don Hughes, FFF Board of Directors.
By Eric Brown, Anytime Fitness Hobe Sound
We are surrounded by “miracle” products that
promise to burn fat, build muscle, regrow hair and
more. Unfortunately, many of these are no more than
modern day snake oil. Over the long term, diet and
exercise remain the best way to change the composition of your body and improve your overall health.
Please consult a physician before engaging in any diet
or exercise program.
Cardiovascular exercise does more than just burn fat,
it strengthens your heart and lungs and reduces your
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Welcome New Members:
Alzheimer’s Community Care
Jennifer Ferrari
1111 SE Federal Highway, Ste. 116, Stuart, FL 34994
772-223-6351
www.alzcare.org
Business Classification: Non-profit Organizations
Sponsored by: Allon Fish, Town Square Publications
Organization Description: Alzheimer’s Community
Care operates nine Specialized Alzheimer’s Care and
Service Centers with locations throughout Palm Beach,
Martin and St. Lucie Counties. All are licensed in accordance with the higher standards of Florida’s Specialized
Alzheimer’s Day Care Act of 2012. The organization
provides dementia-specific care for the patient and his or
her caregivers. Alzheimer’s Community Care’s programs
include not just day service centers, but also vital ongoing education and support for those who are caring
for their loved ones. The organization offers a safe, compassionate and dignified option for families who want to
delay or avoid nursing home placement.
Chez Bim’s Boutique
Jet Girard
11764 SE Dixie Highway, Ste. #8
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
860-299-6352
www.chezbimsboutique.com
Business Classification: Retail Sales
Organization Description: Chez Bim’s Boutique is a colorful, energetic, and fun place to shop. The owner’s name
is Jet Girard. The name “Bim” comes from her late aunt
whose real name was Violet, but nicknamed, Bim. Bim’s
life long dream was to open a boutique such as this. So,
in her honor, Jet has opened Chez Bim’s Boutique. Her
picture sits proudly on a table and her spirit is part of the
warm welcome you receive as you walk through the door.
The shop is filled with resale items bought at auction –
hence the uniqueness of the merchandise, great prices,
and services. Store hours are Monday-Friday 10am5:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-1pm.
Elite Payroll Solutions
Ron Walters
4425 SW Martin Highway, Palm City, FL 34990
561-299-7310
www.elitepayroll.net
Business Classification: Human Resources
Sponsored by: Brandon Woodward, The Law Office
of Brandon Woodward
Organization Description: Elite Payroll Solutions core
solutions include “Payroll Essentials” for outsourcing
payroll & tax burdens. They provide a dedicated payroll
specialist backed by a robust, web-based platform.
“Payroll Plus” not only provides a dedicated payroll specialist and payroll platform, but includes a partnership
with Elite Payroll’s highly-trained and dedicated HR
team to provide consulting, training, handbooks, audits
and more. It also includes the administration of benefit
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plans helping to reduce employment and human
resource management costs and complexities, while utilizing your own workers’ compensation and health insurance policies. “Professional Employer Organization,”
Elite Payroll’s co-employment solution, provides a comprehensive, “single source” partnership that includes their
web-based payroll platform, complete HR administration, background checks, training and much more allowing you more time to focus on your bottom line and less
time on traditional employer burdens.
Fair Wind Air Charter
Alexander H. Beringer
2525 SE Witham Field Drive, Hangar 7
Stuart, FL 34996
772-288-4130
www.flyfairwind.com
Business Classification: Aviation/Aviation Certification
Organization Description: Based in Stuart, Fair Wind
Air Charter offers a fleet of business jets that includes
Lear, Hawker, Gulfstream, Global Express, Challenger,
Piaggio Avanti and Falcon aircraft complete with the
technologies and privacies of an executive boardroom or
office suite. Their flights cover the entire United States
as well as destinations around the world. Their safety
record is impeccable. An FAA-licensed and certified air
carrier in full compliance with federal regulations. Fair
Wind has never suffered a single incident or accident
throughout its 33-year history. Managed and operated
at the highest levels of safety, service and elegance, with
Fair Wind you’ll enjoy conditions unparalleled in commercial air travel—including first class – and experience
swift, seamless, hassle-free air travel on your schedule.
www.hobesound.org
Just Brakes
Eric Laine
11350 SE Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-2195
www.justbrakes.com
Business Classification: Auto Repairs/Tires
Organization Description: Just Brakes is proud to
announce the grand opening of its new location at
11350 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound. Established
in 1980, Just Brakes has grown from a single location in
Bryan, Texas to 135 locations in fourteen major markets.
In addition to brake system diagnosis and repair services,
the Hobe Sound location is also a full service tire facility
and offers oil changes, alignments, fluid exchange and
basic maintenance services. Just Brakes aims to provide
its customers with the convenience of a one-stop shop,
with the quality and value they’ve come to expect from
the Just Brakes brand. They invite you to stop by or visit
www.justbrakes.com to make an appointment.
First Florida Development & Construction, Inc.
Paul L. Kleinfeld
200 NE Dixie Highway, Stuart, FL 34994
772-692-1387 • www.firstflorida.com
Business Classification: General Contractors/Home
Repairs
LongNeck Brew House
Scott Sundermeier
950 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997
772-210-2296
Business Classification: Restaurants/Catering/
Food Services
Organization Description: LongNeck Brew House is
the Treasure Coast’s primary location solely dedicated
to the home brewer and craft beer. As a fully-licensed
brewery, LongNeck not only produces in-house beers,
but is proudly the only (customer) brew on-premise in
the State of Florida. LongNeck Brew House is committed to providing a pleasurable brewing experience in a
relaxed, social setting with the guidance and support of
the onsite brewing staff. Every session is dedicated to
teaching the fundamentals of brewing, carefree of
details about equipment, preparation, and cleanup,
resulting in a personally hand-crafted quality beer.
Gillman, Shapiro & Dillemuth, PA
Stephen A. Dillemuth, CPA, MS, CRPC®
2608 SE Willoughby Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994-4700
772-220-6655
www.gillmanshapiroCPAs.com
Business Classification: Accounting/Tax
Services/Bookkeeping
Sponsored by: Steven Landwersiek, Amerprise
Financial Services
Organization Description: Gillman, Shapiro &
Dillemuth, PA has been servicing the accounting, tax
and planning needs of individual, businesses, estates,
trusts and not-for-profit entities for more than 25
years. The owners are Florida licensed Certified Public
Accountants and their practice focuses on clients’
needs. They consider themselves to be partners with
the client. Services include Income Tax Compliance,
Payroll Tax Compliance, Accounting Reporting
(Compilations and Reviews), Business Planning,
Bookkeeping Services, IRS Representation, Wealth
and Retirement Planning, to name a few.
Man Li Chinese Restaurant
Adrian Sepulveda
8847 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-9022
www.manli.biz
Business Classification: Restaurants/Catering/
Food Services
Sponsored by: Allon Fish, Town Square Publications
Organization Description: When you visit Man Li
Chinese Restaurant, you’re in for a treat. Located in
the heart of Hobe Sound (Winn Dixie Plaza) and providing Port Salerno, Stuart, Tequesta and Jupiter residents with the best fine Chinese cuisine experience
since 1996. They invite you to taste their fresh
seafood, beef, chicken and pork, scrumptious rice noodles or any of their other mouth-watering dishes.
Their chefs are renowned for their creative combinations of spices and sauces. Their warm and charming
atmosphere will instantly relax you while their staff
spoils you. Weekly menu specials offer unique flavors
and pairings.
www.hobesound.org
Welcome New Members:
NVU Hair and Nails
Renee Erickson
6200 S Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34997
772-220-2177
www.nvuhairsalon.com
Business Classification: Hair Salons
Organization Description: Located in South Stuart for
twenty years, NVU is a Paul Mitchell focus salon offering a variety of hair and nail services for both men and
women. Their staff are trained by national Paul
Mitchell educators. In-salon classes provide the stylists
with the knowledge of excellence and keeps them fresh,
excited and inspired. They are well known for their
friendliness and inviting atmosphere.
O’Donnell Impact Windows and Storm Protection
Bob Thornton
6400 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34997
772-408-0200
www.odonnellstormprotection.com
Business Classification: General Contractors/
Home Repairs
Organization Description: O’Donnell Impact Windows
& Storm Protection is a family-owned and operated business, working to rebuild the American dream, one day at
a time, one job at a time. They provide custom-built
accordion shutters, impact windows, storm panels &
sliding glass doors. They are bonded and insured and can
provide excellent references both commercial and residential. You can be confident knowing that you are dealing with local professionals with over 50 years of combined experience in installation and services. Please call
them today to get your free estimate.
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc.
Bryant Stuckey
1800 NW Corporate Blvd., Ste 310
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Mailing Address: 6595 SE Floral Terrace
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-486-3049
www.bryantstuckey.com
Business Classification: Bryant Stuckey is committed
to delivering superior service. He truly understands
that your home purchase or mortgage refinance will be
one of the most important financial decisions that you
will ever make. You need to know all of your financing
options. You need to have all of your questions
answered. You need to know that you are receiving the
best information from an experienced mortgage professional who cares about you and your family. Bryant
believes in providing you with the best mortgage
financing that fits your needs, not what makes him the
most profit. He also believes that it is easier, more cost
effective and more satisfying to keep an existing customer than it is to blindly advertise for all his business.
That is why 50% of his business comes from past referrals. The only way he can achieve this kind of success
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is by providing great service along with valuable advice
and competitive products and rates. Why wait? Let
Bryant go to work for you.
PeakVision, Inc.
Kelly Moore
7882 SW Ellipse Way, Stuart, FL 34997
772-226-8787
www.peakvision.com
Business Classification: Retail Sales
Organization Description: PeakVision/Nicklaus
Eyewear is a boutique eyewear company that designs
high-performance sunglasses that improve visual performance for outdoor activities such as golf, tennis,
baseball, cycling, equestrian and driving. Equipped
with patented Dual-Zone/Zero-Distortion lens technology, PeakVision sunglasses are proven for golf, preferred for everything. A favorite of Jack Nicklaus and
the entire Nicklaus family, PeakVision’s Jack Nicklaus
Signature Collection features the Golden Bear himself!
PeakVision also designs sunglasses featuring proprietary PEAK Polar2 lens technology proven to deliver
superior vision for all water-based activities.
Project Pegasus Local & International Realty
Veronica Bellow
12547 SE Old Cypress Drive, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
561-308-5982
www.projectpegasusinternational.com
Business Classification: Real Estate
Organization Description: Project Pegasus, Inc. is a
boutique International Real Estate company established
in 2006, based in Hobe Sound, Florida serving South
Florida and the Treasure Coast. A true international
service with affiliate companies in Australia, South
America, Spain and the South Pacific. Project Pegasus,
Inc. offers comprehensive, personalized service to South
Florida and Global communities. Project Pegasus, Inc.
treats their clients as part of the team, and approaches
their service with a well organized game plan. They
take affirmative action when it comes to marketing and
promoting property, or business entities. Their service
is detailed and precise, acquiring the information necessary for their buyers’ needs, and focused on getting their
selling clients the best and quickest results, likewise
facilitating the best deals for their buyers. Project
Pegasus, Inc. features Residential, Equestrian,
Commercial, and International Properties and offers a
full service in Business Brokerage, or Exchanges.
Riverside Memorial Park
South Florida Dignity Memorial® Funeral Providers.
Scott Ondich
19351 SE County Line Road, Jupiter, FL 33469
Mailing Address: 6801 SE Federal Highway
Stuart, FL 34997
561-747-1100
Business Classification: Funeral Services
Organization Description: Riverside Memorial Park is
one of 65 Dignity Memorial® providers in South
Florida. They bring you the services you need when it
matters most. They understand losing a loved one is an
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emotional and difficult experience, and they are committed to assisting families with compassion and care.
They are also available if you would like to make your
final arrangements in advance.
RJS Subway’s Inc.
Harry & Gina Kaleka
11770 SE Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-545-1100
Business Classification: Restaurants/Catering/
Food Service
Sponsored by: Charlene Oakowsky, Oakowsky
Properties
Organization Description: Harry & Gina Kaleka
opened Subway in Hobe Sound four years ago and
have been active owners of the establishment. What
makes this Subway unique, it is not part of the franchise; when you go to their Subway you know you are
getting quality food with the family/personal feeling.
Subway offers breakfast, pizzas, soups, subs, cookies, as
well as their catering services and platters. You may
even call ahead and have no wait time.
The Sea Urchin
Marie Scholl
11764 SE Dixie Highway, Unit 7
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-0000
www.theseaurchin.com
Business Classification: Gifts, Home Furnishing,
Accessories
Organization Description: The Sea Urchin is a unique
boutique located in the old St. Onge building. They
have a wide range of unique products not available
anywhere else in Hobe Sound! Spartina 449 handbags,
Chamilia bead jewelry, hand painted Lolita wine glasses, and the famous Frasier Fir line are all available!
They are able to engrave on your Pandora beads, their
Chamilia beads, and glassware. They are working on
building a complete line of Hobe Sound apparel which
will be available soon.
Total Home Inspections
Brian Embick
9136 SE Apollo Street
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-486-2895
www.totalhomeinspections.us
Business Classification: Real Estate
Organization Description: Brian Embick of Total
Home Inspections has been in the home construction
industry and home inspections for over 30 years. Brian
is Florida licensed in multiple trades and has
unmatched experience and knowledge among others
when it comes to residential dwellings. Customer’s satisfaction has always been a top priority for Total Home
Inspections and he takes pride in a strong work ethic
and compelling integrity. Total Home Inspections
offers flexible hours and weekend appointments in
order to meet customer needs. Detailed reports are
made available within 24 hours.
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Welcome New Members:
Treasure Coast Provisions
Frank Flora
3662 SW 30th Avenue #1, Palm City, FL 34990
772-781-7600
Business Classification: Restaurants/Catering/
Food Services
Sponsored by: Ike Crumpler, Upstairs
Communications International
Organization Description: Wholesale Food and
Wholesale Food Products
Waterblasting Technologies
James P. Crocker
3170 SE Slater Street, Stuart, FL 34997
772-223-7393
www.waterblastingtechnologies.com
Business Classification: Pressure Cleaning/Driveway
Stripping & Coating
Organization Description: Waterblasting Technologies,
Inc. manufactures the Stripe Hog® Waterblasting
System and Smart Vac® Vacuum Systems which are
used to remove rubber deposits from touchdown zones
on runways and all types of traffic markings from
asphalt and concrete runways and roadways.
Martin County School District High Schools Receive All “A”
Grades
The Florida Department of Education released high
school grades for the 2013-14 school year and each of
the four high schools in the Martin County School
District earned an “A” grade, which is the state’s top
grade. It marks the third consecutive year of straight A’s
for all of the District’s high schools. School grades
communicate how well a school is performing relative
to state standards and this year the requirements were
increased causing the number of Florida high schools
earning an A to fall by 25%.
“I am very proud of our students, teachers, administrators, and staff for their hard
work.” said Superintendent
Laurie Gaylord. “This is an outstanding accomplishment by our
high schools and their dedication to excellence in education.”
High school grades are determined by assessment results, graduation rates, college readiness,
student participation in collegelevel classes, and performance in
“Phishing” Scam Alert
Welcome Affiliate Members:
Oakowsky Properties
Lindsey Houck
9073 SE Bridge Road
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
561-701-0451
SeacoastBank
Trudi Onus, Mortgage Loan Officer
11711 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
561-329-5070
www.seacoastbank.com/mlo/tonus
Welcome Social Member:
Kerri Levchuck
www.hobesound.org
Hobe Sound Pelican
By Dennis Root
accelerated courses.
The Martin County School District is one of only
three of the 67 districts in Florida to achieve all “A”
rankings for its high schools.
MCSD High Schools
2013-14 School Grade
Jensen Beach High
A
Martin County High
A
South Fork High
A
Clark Advanced Learning Center
A
Additionally, the Florida Department of
Education released the Federal Graduation Rates for
high schools and the Martin
County School District’s
graduation rate is 88.8%, the
third highest in the state.
Graduation rates in the state
of Florida reached an 11-year
high of 76.1%.
More information on
Florida high school grades can
be found at http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/.
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Most of us enjoy the many benefits of today’s technology. We use our computers or smart phones to do almost
everything, from ordering a pizza to handling our financials. Unfortunately, the criminal also likes to use this
same technology to victimize unsuspecting and trusting
members of our community. Believe it or not, we may
give them the very information they need to ruin our
credit or create havoc with our finances.
One of the most common ploys used by the criminal is called Phishing. This is pronounced “FISHING.” As you would expect, this has nothing to do
with the relaxing activity so many of us enjoy. In fact,
the only real connection to our favorite pass time is
that they use the bait to catch us off guard. Phishing is
when the criminal uses the identity of a legitimate
organization to obtain your personal information.
Their ultimate goal is to acquire sensitive information,
such as account user names or passwords, credit card
information, or other personal information they may
use for fraudulent activities.
Phishing may be done over the phone, but is more
often accomplished via electronic communications, such
as through email. You may receive an email from a bank
with an offer so good you can barely resist providing
your personal information. Perhaps you received an
email from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) indicating you are at risk of being audited and you can avoid
this by immediately paying a small fee. Most recently we
have seen emails being sent to website domain owners
indicating
their
domain may have been
hijacked. One thing all
of these emails have in
common (aside from
being complete scams)
is that they request personal or financial information and contain
links to fraudulent
locations. Sometimes
Dennis Root
the links will actually
Dennis Root Public Safety
download a virus to
Foundation, Inc.
you computer and we
all know how dangerous and destructive that can be.
To protect yourself from such risks, DO NOT provide personal or sensitive information or click on links
contained in unsolicited emails. Review the emails
carefully and never open documents attached to an
email from an unknown source. When in doubt, throw
it out! Delete the email without opening it or actively
interacting with it.
Dennis Root, FCPP, FCP, VSPD is the founder of
the Dennis Root Public Safety Foundation, Inc. The
mailing address is: Post Office Box 443, Port Salerno,
Florida 34992. For more information you may call
him at his office 772-324-8147 or visit
www.DennisRootPublicSafetyFoundation.org
www.hobesound.org
Hobe Sound Pelican
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Jupiter Medical Center and Mount Sinai Heart New York
Announce Landmark Partnership
Two Respected Health Care Institutions Join Forces as Mount Sinai Heart New
York at Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter Medical Center and The Mount Sinai
Hospital has announced their pioneering partnership, Mount Sinai Heart New York at Jupiter Medical
Center, to enhance cardiac patient care services and
research in South Florida.
“This innovative collaboration with Mount Sinai
Heart New York is yet another way we’re delivering
unparalleled health care in our very own backyard,”
said John D. Couris, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Jupiter Medical Center. “This kind of innovative thinking will transform cardiac care in our
region, and is a significant step forward in our mission
Pictured in front row: Mo Foster, Cool 105.5 Radio, Jackson Shirk,
Amber Shirk, Seacoast Bank, Linda Wolf, ActiveCanvas, Sarah
Hamp, Just Brakes, Eric Laine, Just Brakes, Bill Ihnken, CEO, Just
Brakes, Julie Ihnken, Just Brakes, Rick Mareira, Just Brakes, Noreen
Nelson-Slenker, Illustrated Properties, and Jan Otten, Hobe Sound
Chamber. In the back row: Doug Smith, Janus Investigations, Bob
McLean, Avalon Air, and Mike Hall, Just Brakes
Just Brakes
Eric Laine
11350 SE Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-2195
www.justbrakes.com
Pat Morrissey, Tai Chi Moving for Balance Student, Carol Beutens,
Beutens & Beutens Attorneys, George Kleine, Smart Source, Sharyl
Pratt, Illustrated Properties, Noreen Nelson-Slenker, Illustrated
Properties, Barbara Harrington, Floridians Fighting Falls, Hap
Harrington, Floridians Fighting Falls, Lisa Compagno, Palm Tree
Auto Sales, Dr. Jim Harrell, FFF Bd. of Directors, Bill Brown, Glory
Association, Chief don Hughes, FFF Bd. of Directors, Amber Shirk,
SeacoastBank, Theresa Smith, Beaches Hair Studio, Peggy BatchGattone, Keyes Company, Amanda Beese, A & B Aquarium
Terri Watling, Well-Med, Laurel Bencievenga, Tie Chi Moving for
Balance Student, Jan Otten, Hobe Sound Chamber. Floor: La Rue
Hamil, Tai Chi Moving for Balance Student, Audrey Burzynski,
Floridians Fighting Falls, Tai Chi Instructor
Floridians Fighting Falls
William “Hap” Harrington
8965 SE Bridge Road, Ste. 206
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
www.fightingfalls.org
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to restore our community’s health and wellness.”
“Medicine should have no boundaries. We look
forward to sharing Mount Sinai’s expertise in cardiovascular services with Jupiter Medical Center and
creating a transformative health care partnership,”
said Kenneth L. Davis, MD, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Mount Sinai Health System.
“We will collaborate with Jupiter Medical Center so
that patients and families of South Florida and their
entire state have access to our proven models of treatment, care, and research. Together, we are committed
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Thursday, March 12th
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Herron Center, 11298 SE Gomez Avenue,
2nd Floor, Hobe Sound
Sponsored by: Dorothy’s Affordable Accounting
Guest Speaker: Atty. Brandon Woodward
Topic: Business Legal Myths
RSVP Required
Register online at www.hobesound.org
$12 Members/$15 Non-members
Tuesday, April 14th and 28th
HOBE SOUND TOASTMASTERS MEETING
7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor,
11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Open to Chamber members and the public
Call 772-546-4724 for more information.
Monday, April 20th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
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Friday, April 3rd
GOOD FRIDAY
Chamber Office Closed
Wednesday, March 18th
WILDLY SUCCESSFUL WOMEN’S
WEDNESDAY LUNCH
12:00-1:30pm
Location: Pirate’s Cove Resort
4307 SE Bayview Street, Stuart
Sponsored by: ActiveCanvas Website Design
Guest Speaker: Linda Wolf, ActiveCanvas
Cost: $25.00
RSVP Required/No Shows will be billed
Register online at www.hobesound.org
Saturday, April 4th
DOWNTOWN HOBE SOUND ART STROLL
6:00-9:00pm
Dixie Highway beginning at Taste Restaurant
Downtown Stores Open/Crafters/Green Market/
Food Vendors/Music
Free Event and Open to the Public.
Wednesday, March 25th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30-7:00pm
Sponsored and Hosted by: Anytime Fitness
and The UPS Store
11690 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
RSVP Required
$10 Members/$15 Non-members/$5 Social Members
RSVP online at www.hobesound.org
Friday, March 27th
HOBE SOUND MURAL TOUR
1:00-5:00pm begins at the Chamber Office
Ends at Taste with refreshments and painting
of a Mural from 4:00-5:00pm.
Participants Tour all 15 Murals, hear from artists who
painted them and have a chance to contribute to a
mural in progress. Tour includes painting supplies,
transportation on air conditioned van,
and coffee and dessert at Taste.
Class size is limited/$22
To reserve a spot call 772-546-4724 or
email [email protected]
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12:00pm at the Chamber Office
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Wednesday, April 8th
INSIDE HOBE SOUND TOUR
8:30am-2:00pm
Begins at the Chamber office
and then proceeds by bus to points of interest
Free and open to the public; space is limited
Box Lunch available for $10; Order at time of RSVP
RSVP Required at 772-546-4724
Thursday, April 9th
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College,
Schmul Dining Center
11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Sponsored by: Glen Alexander, Strategic Realty
Guest Speaker: Local Historian, Nathaniel Reed
$12 Members/$15 Non-members
RSVP online at www.hobesound.org
Friday, April 10th and 24th
SCORE COUNSELING
10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office
For information or to schedule an appointment call
772-546-4724 or email [email protected]
Thursday, April 16th
COCKTAILS & CONNECTIONS
6:00-7:00pm at the The Keyes Company
11960 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
By Invitation • No fee to attend
Wednesday, April 29th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30-7:00pm at Longneck Brew House
950 SE Indian Street, Stuart
$10 Members/$15 Non-members/$5 Social Members
RSVP Required
Register online at www.hobesound.org
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• Business After Hours Fee Change – The Board
of Directors made a decision recently to change
the way Business After Hours is organized. There
will no longer be a fee associated with hosting a
BAH. Instead the hosts will only be responsible
for the beverages, which include beer and wine
enough for 2 drinks for each attendee and for the
hors d’oeuvres. The entry fee for the guests will be
raised from $7 to $10 for members, from $10 to
$15 for non-members and the social member fee
will remain the same at $5.
• The Chamber will now be hosting a new
“Murals Tour” showcasing the beautiful murals
that adorn many buildings in Hobe Sound painted by local artists. The tours will begin on March
6 with a “short tour” from 10am until noon. It
begins at the Chamber office and ends at Taste for
lunch (which is optional.) Attendees can make a
donation for this thour. The next Tour will take
place on March 27 and will go from 1pm until
5pm. It will begin at the Chamber office and end
at Taste with refreshments and an opportunity to
paint a Mural from 4pm-5pm. The fee for this
tour is $22 per person and includes the tour,
painting supplies, transportation in an air conditioned van and coffee and dessert at Taste.
• The Hobe Sound Stroll and Art Walk has been
resurrected. It now takes place on the first
Saturday of each month, January thru May from
6pm to 9pm. The eclectic downtown stores are
open, there’s music, food and interesting vendors.
It’s a great chance to shop and mingle with your
neighbors.
• There are still a few opportunities for sponsorships in 2015. Please call Jan at the Chamber
office 772-546-4724 if you are interested in hosting and/or sponsoring an upcoming event.
• And remember: Put your $$ where your ♥ is
– Do business with Chamber members!
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Jack and Diane Nicol
Brightstar Care Recognizes
Jack and Diane Nicol at
National Conference
By: Cindy Kent
On-the-job Leadership Jack and Diane Nicol,
BrightStar Care of Jupiter owners, were recognized at the
BrightStar Care national conference as distinguished
recipients of the company's Clinical Excellence award.
The national franchise, with more than 260 locations
that provide medical and non-medical care to private
clients within their homes, as well as supplemental care
staff to corporate clients, recognized Jack and Diane
Nicol for going above and beyond in their clinical practices; for staying current with licensures, trainings and
oversight of its Jupiter team caregivers; and for receiving
a perfect Joint Commission survey score.
The Law Office of Brandon
Woodward Opens New
Stuart Location
The Law Office of Brandon Woodward, P.A. has
opened a new office in the Geary Law Building at 27
SE Ocean Boulevard in Stuart. The new office is conveniently located in downtown Stuart near the Martin
County Courthouse.
The Law Office of Brandon Woodward, P.A. was
established in 2011 by Brandon Woodward, and focuses on the legal needs of startups, small businesses, family businesses, independent contractors, and non-profit
organizations. Woodward has over 14 years of experience as a practicing attorney, primarily as company
counsel to FPL/NextEra and Black & Veatch (a global
engineering/construction firm) where he advised on
corporate, commercial, and technology matters, as well
as financial transactions and contracts.
The Geary Law Building is one of the oldest buildings in historic downtown Stuart and was originally
Stuart’s first doctor’s office. The new location offers
more conference space, ample parking, and more room
for support staff.
The Law Office of Brandon Woodward is the Treasure
Coast’s only business law firm offering outsourced general counsel services to Florida and international corporate
clients. They also offer general business legal services,
such as contract review and negotiation, employment
issues, business operations, financing and mergers, litigation management, and public relations.
For more information, visit www.woodwardcounsel.com or call 772-497-6544.
a Small Business April 23 (Free); Managing Your
Business’s Cash April 29 (Free); An Excellent Business
Plan May 6 (Free); and, Marketing your Small Business
May 13 (Free); and. How to Start a Small Business
(Free) May21.
At the Hobe Sound Library:
Marketing Your Small Business April 21 (Free); and,
Managing Your Business’s Cash May 12 (Free).
Pre-registration is required for all workshops.
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small Business’s start,
grow, and succeed nationwide.
SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than fifty years
nationally and locally since 1973. To register or for
more information, visit www.treasurecoastscore.org or
call 772-489-0548.
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SCORE Announces
Upcoming Workshops on the
Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast SCORE Chapter 308, in conjunction with the Small Business Development Center at
Indian River State College (IRSC), is offering several
free and low-cost workshops for small business owners
or people who are thinking of starting a small business
over the coming months.
At the Chastain Campus of Indian River
State College in Port Salerno:
Financial Recordkeeping for Small Business on
February 18 (Free); Affordable Care Act & What It
Means to Your Small Business on April 8 (Free);
Business Law for the Small Business on April 9 ($29
Fee); How to Start a Small Business Workshop – For
the Encore Entrepreneur on April 14 (Free); Business
Insurance for Small Business Owner on April 28 ($29
Fee); and, Financial Recordkeeping for Small Business
May 20 (Free).
At the Morgade Library in Stuart:
Managing Your Business’s Cash March 5 (Free);
How to Start a Small Business March 12 (Free);
Marketing your Business March 25 (Free); Managing
Your Business’s Cash April 2 (Free); Understanding
Florida Sales & Use Taxes April 9 (Free); How to Start
Pictured in front row: Johanne, Carmen, Jackie, Renee Erickson, &
Michelle, NVU Hair and Nails, and Noreen Nelson-Slenker,
Illustrated Properties. Pictured in back row: Angela Hoffman, Hobe
Sound Chamber, Sharyl Pratt, Illustrated Properties, Peggy BatchGattone, The Keyes Company, Amanda Beese, A & B Aquarium,
Armando, NVU Hair and Nails, George Kleine, Smart Source,
Theresa Smith, Beaches Hair Studio, Ron Walters, Elite Payroll
Solutions, and Jan Otten, Hobe Sound Chamber
NVU Hair and Nails
Renee Erickson
6200 S Federal Highway
Stuart, FL 34997
772-220-2177
www.nvuhairsalon.com
Save the Date!
Hobe Sound Chamber
Golf Tournament
May 8th
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Surrounded by Sales Associates and Chamber Ambassadors and holding the scissors is Tom Whitehouse, District Sales Manager for the
Hobe Sound office. Also pictured: Mike Papas, President of the Keyes
Company (6th person from the right).
The Keyes Company
11960 SE Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-236-2943
Kate Tours Retailers on the Treasure Coast to Teach
Community About Hunger
Treasure Coast, meet Kate.
Kate is a little girl with smiling eyes, orange pigtails and a sobering story about her life. She’s the
poster child for food banks across the nation and the
families they are helping.
Kate seems like any other kid on the playground,
but her dad lost his job and now her family is struggling to make ends meet. They often don’t have
money for food, and sometimes Kate is hungry.
Kate may be just a cartoon, but her story is reality
for more than 33,000 children in Indian River, St.
Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee counties who don’t
know where their next meal will come from. A donation to Treasure Coast Food Bank is a symbolic plate
for Kate – a meal she and other hungry children otherwise might not have.
Won’t you set a plate for Kate?
Kate is helping Treasure Coast Food Bank educate
the community about hunger by visiting retail partners who support Treasure Coast Food Bank’s mission of a hunger-free community. Already, Kate has
visited Publix in US Highway 1 in Sebastian and a
Winn Dixie on 9th Street in Vero Beach.
If you see Kate, stop by to say hello, and learn a bit
about the struggles for families who don’t have
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Hobe Sound Chamber of
Commerce February 2015
New Member Orientation
Pictured in front row: Kim Toth, Edward Jones, Noreen NelsonSlenker, Illustrated Properties, Linda Wolf, ActiveCanvas, Becky Nagy,
Cruise One, David Nagy, Cruise One, Jan Otten, Hobe Sound
Chamber, and Peggy Batch-Gattone, Keyes Company. In the back row:
Bill Brown, Glory Association, Sharyl Pratt, Illustrated Properties,
Amber Shirk, Seacoast Bank, and George Kleine, Smart Source
David and Becky Nagy & Associates – Cruise One
David & Becky Nagy
6177 SE Georgetown Place
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-237-3910
www.cruisingwithdavidandbecky.com
enough to eat. Tag your photo with Kate with the
hashtag #setaplateforkate.
Find out everywhere Kate is visiting at stophunger.org,
or
Facebook.com/tcfoodbank,
twitter.com/tcfoodbank, or @tcfoodbank via
#tcfoodbank on Instagram.
Treasure
Coast
Food Bank is the
only food bank and
largest hunger relief
agency on the
Treasure
Coast,
providing millions of pounds
of food to over
200 charitable
organizations
in
Indian River,
St.
Lucie, Martin, and
Okeechobee Counties serving those in need. In addition to food distribution, Treasure Coast Food Bank
provides numerous programs that not only solve the
immediate problems of hunger, but help individuals
and families gain long-term food security. For more
information on Treasure Coast Food Bank, call 772489-3034, log on to stophunger.org, visit their
Facebook page at facebook.com/tcfoodbank, or follow
them on Twitter at twitter.com/tcfoodbank.
Pictured from left: Amanda Beese, A & B Aquarium, George Kleine,
Smart Source, Peggy Batch-Gattone, Keyes Company, Mary Wilson,
Artist in Yarn, Bill Brown, Glory Association, Hart Inlow, Creative
Treasures, Lynn Inlow, Creative Treasures, Noreen Nelson-Slenker,
Illustrated Properties, Sharyl Pratt, Illustrated Properties, Kim Toth,
Edward Jones, Theresa Smith, Beaches Hair Studio, and Jan Otten,
Hobe Sound Chamber
Creative Treasures
Lynn Inlow
8831 SE Bridge Road
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
484-529-2120
www.creativetreasures.org
New Chamber members proudly display their “Tool
Boxes” at the New Member Orientation in February.
Pictured from left: Paul Kleinfeld, First Florida Development &
Construction, Ambassador, Sharyl Pratt, Illustrated Properties, Jan
Otten, Chamber Staff, Ron Walters, Elite Payroll Solutions, Terry
Periera, Hobe Sound Ace Hardware, Trudi Onus, SeacoastBank –
Mortgage, Kristin Warner, Unity Recovery Group, Bill Collins,
DialMyCalls, and Kerri Levchuck, Social Member
www.hobesound.org
Thank You Renewals:
Since 1981
Fenton, Lang, Bruner & Associates Real Estate
Financial Planning Associates
Hobe Sound Jewelers
Hobe Sound Veterinary Clinic
Illustrated Properties – Sharyl Pratt
Since 1982
Ranger Air Conditioning Service
Ronald Schriar, D.D.S.
Bethel Lutheran Church
William T. Ingram, Jr., PA
Since 1983
Paul Feinsinger, CPA, CFP
Since 1984
Couse Air Conditioning
Since 1985
Campbell-Wilson Insurance Agency
Hobe Sound Fine Arts League
Manors at Hobe Sound
Since 1986
Jeck, Harris, Raynor & Jones
Travel Gallery – American Express
Since 1987
Babycham Liquors
Hobe Sound Early Learning Center
Peggy’s Natural Foods
St. Christopher Catholic Church
Bingman’s Painting Service
Capps Roofing/President’s Council
Office Depot
Sister Nails
The Pine School
Since 1999
Habitat for Humanity of Martin County
Hobe Sound Bible College/Academy
Pineapple Hill
Scooters Fun Food and Spirits
Secure Storage of Martin County
Since 2000
Hobe Sound Bible Church
Hobe Sound Presbyterian Church
Since 2001
Barton Electric
Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum & School of Art
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Glory Association
Since 2002
DancenSound
Excel Nails
Friends of Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
Loggerhead Marinelife Center of Juno Beach
Since 2003
First United Methodist Church
Hibiscus Children’s Center
Loblolly
The Bridges
Since 1989
Jenkins Landscape Company
Since 2004
House of Hope
Mail Services Unlimited
Milton Engineering Consultants
RFG General Contractors
South Martin Regional Utility (SMRU)
Since 2005
Martin County Supervisor of Elections
Massey-Yardley Body Shop
Stuart Jet Center
Since 1991
Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County
Allola McGraw
NisAir Air Conditioning
Sands Construction
Since 2006
Ampersand Graphics
Apollo School Foundation
Mydock Residential Services
Stone Photography
Since 1992
Stuart Web
Since 2007
Big Apple Pizza
Since 1993
GFWC Hobe Sound Women’s Club
Jupiter Medical Center
Metz Construction Company
United Way of Martin County
Since 2008
Allied Building Products
Oakowsky Properties
Stuart Family Chiropractic and Acupuncture
Since 1988
Bradley & Garfield Eye Care
Harry & the Natives
Michael Ennis Construction Company
Travis Pest Management Company
Since 1994
Treasure Coast Hospice
Waste Management/President’s Council
Since 1995
A-1 Auto Care
Day Agency
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
R.C. Lindsey Plumbing
Since 1996
Indian River State College
Martin Health System
Since 1997
Jupiter Waterfront Inn
Tony’s Tree Service
Treasure Coast Irrigation/Rood Landscape/President’s
Council
Since 1998
Addison Drywall
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Hobe Sound Pelican
Since 2009
Celebrities Fore Kids
Fenton Management Services
Florida Oceanographic
Hobe Sound Sprinklers
Hughes Umbanhowar Architects
Jupiter Island Pools
Molly’s House
Nightingale Private Care/President’s Council
Servpro of Martin County
The Fur Seasons
Since 2010
Beck and Call
Braman Motorcars of Jupiter
Crown Trophy
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
JM Building Supply
Martin County Republican Women
Scoleman Aviation Certification Services
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
UPS Store
Word of Mouth Computers & Electronics/President’s
Council
Since 2011
A Law Firm of Goldstein, Schmitt & Cambron
Bridge Boat & RV Storage/President’s Council
Carpenter’s Roofing & Sheet Metal/President’s
Council
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Jupiter Medical Center and Mount Sinai Heart New York
Announce Landmark Partnership
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to enhancing care of patients and contributing to the
eradication of cardiovascular diseases locally and
globally.”
The partnership encompasses nearly all facets of
cardiac care, including interventional cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation, electrophysiology, non-invasive
imaging, congestive heart failure, wellness and prevention, research, and education. The key benefits of
Mount Sinai Heart New York at Jupiter Medical
Center include:
• Jupiter Medical Center and Mount Sinai Heart
New York physicians will share knowledge, experience, best practices, evidence-based medicine and
quality protocols, and clinical pathways for improved
patient care.
• Jupiter Medical Center physicians will have
access to clinical consults for their patients with
Mount Sinai Heart New York colleagues and partner
to use remote, long-distance telehealth technology
for patient assessments in real-time and sharing cardiac imaging, and lab results.
• Innovative clinical trials will be available to
patients for access to the latest cardiac therapies, and
advanced treatment options.
• For open-heart surgery, or other cardiac procedures not routinely performed at Jupiter Medical
Center, local patients will have option for coordinated access, if they choose, to physicians and surgeons
at Mount Sinai Heart in New York.
“Our new partnership with Jupiter Medical Center
represents an integral step in providing access and
continuity of care for our patients that share a common link and split their time between New York and
South Florida,” said Arthur A. Klein, MD, President
of the Mount Sinai Health Network. “We look forward to collaborative academic activities and joint
program expansion.”
Jupiter Medical Center has a talented roster of cardiac specialists on staff. The cardiology program currently includes two state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs for diagnostic and interventional procedures, cardiac rehabilitation, and advanced technology for non-invasive cardiac testing, including cardiac
computed tomography angiography (CCTA).
“Our experienced cardiac team at Jupiter Medical
Center performs more than 1,000 procedures each
year,” said Gonzalo Loveday, MD, a veteran South
Florida cardiologist who is the newly appointed
Medical Director of Mount Sinai Heart New York at
Jupiter Medical Center. “What’s exciting is the fact
that this collaboration will allow us to access higher
quality treatments for our community.”
Central to the partnership is world-renowned cardiologist and physician-scientist, Valentin Fuster, MD,
PhD, Director of Mount Sinai Heart and Physician-inChief of The Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Fuster has
been a global leader in cardiovascular medicine for four
decades, is Past President of the American Heart
Association, Past President of the World Heart
Federation, and a Member of the Institute of Medicine
of the National Academy of Sciences where he serves as
Chair of the committee on Preventing the Global
Epidemic of Cardiovascular Disease. He is also serves as
Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American College
of Cardiology (JACC).
“I am very excited, as all of us here at Mount Sinai
New York, about this new milestone. The field of cardiovascular medicine is moving very rapidly and to
advance it further we are going to work together,”
says Dr. Fuster. “Shared knowledge leads to more
powerful medicine. This alliance is a big plus for
both of our institutions and will increase the quality
of cardiac care and life of each our patients whether
they are in New York or Florida.”
Already, South Florida patients have gone to Mount
Sinai Heart New York for care and vice-versa. Also, Dr.
Loveday and members of the interventional cardiology
team have visited Mount Sinai Heart in New York and
implemented their new colleagues’ proven protocols
for patient care at Jupiter Medical Center.
The Mount Sinai Health System is an integrated
health system committed to providing distinguished
care, conducting transformative research, and
advancing biomedical education. Structured around
seven member hospital campuses and a single medical school, the Health System has an extensive
ambulatory network and a range of inpatient and
outpatient services—from community-based facilities to tertiary and quaternary care.
The System includes approximately 6,600 primary
and specialty care physicians, 12 minority-owned
free-standing ambulatory surgery centers, over 45
ambulatory practices throughout the five boroughs
of New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, as
well as 31 affiliated community health centers.
Physicians are affiliated with the Icahn School of
Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Mount Sinai Heart, located at The Mount Sinai
Hospital in Manhattan, New York, ranks among the
top 10 in the nation for cardiology and heart surgery
services by U.S. News & World Report. It is home to
some of the world's most renowned cardiologists and
heart surgeons who care for more than 50,000 hearts
each year. Also, nursing care at Mount Sinai Heart,
designated with premier Magnet nursing status, is
provided by 368 nurses and 67 nurse practitioners.
Mount Sinai Heart’s more than 98 cardiologists,
13 heart surgeons, and 40 fellows are led by Valentin
Fuster, MD, PhD, Director of Mount Sinai Heart
and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai
Hospital, who for four decades has been a global
leader in the field of cardiovascular medicine, translational research, and education.
A not-for-profit 327-bed regional medical center
consisting of 207 private acute-care hospital beds and
120 long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation and
Hospice beds, Jupiter Medical Center is reimagining
how to restore the community’s health and wellness.
Award-winning physicians, world-class partnerships
and innovative techniques and technology enable
Jupiter Medical Center to provide a broad range of
services with specialty concentrations in cardiology,
oncology, imaging, orthopedics & spine, digestive
health, emergency services, lung & thoracic, women’s
health, weight management and men’s health.
Founded in 1979, Jupiter Medical Center has
approximately 1,500 team members, 575 physicians
and 640 volunteers. Jupiter Medical Center continues to perform in the top 10% of hospitals for
patient quality and satisfaction. For more information on Jupiter Medical Center, please call 561-2632234 or visit Jupitermed.com.
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