Annual Report - Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Boynton Beach
Chamber of Commerce
ANNUAL REPORT - 2015
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From the Chamber Leadership
Dear Chamber Members,
What an amazing year! Here is a look back on all of the Chamber’s
accomplishments in 2015.
With our more than 34 programs and events throughout the year,
active presence on social media and the redesign of our annual
publication, we continue to strive to “connect business to everything
that creates success.”
This year our Chamber welcomed 75 new business members and dozens
of Young Professionals! We have also increased our social media
followers to over 1,100 on Facebook.
Brenda Martin
Chairman of the Board
As we move into the New Year we continue to be the premier
organization of choice representing and promoting the business
community. Of course, none of this would happen without the
leadership of the Board of Directors, Trustees and the Chamber staff.
We are looking forward to the upcoming year!
2015 Trustee Members
Jonathan Porges
President & CEO
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Mission
Connect business to everything that creates success.
Vision
To be recognized as the premier organization of choice representing and promoting the business community.
Contents
Letter from Chamber Leadership ................................... 1
Board of Directors………………………………………………..………2
Mission…………………………………………………………………………2
Program and Events……………………………………………………..3
Community Involvment………………………………………………..4
Councils and Committees……………………………..……………..5
Membership………….……………………………………………………..6
Marketing…………………………………………………………………….6
Sponsors……………………………………………………………………….7
Board of Directors 2015
Chair
Brenda Martin
Answers: A Healthcare
Resource
Chair-Elect
Nancy Ernst
Iberia Bank
Immediate Past Chair
Ethel Isaacs Williams
FPL
Vice Chair – Membership
Judy Saxton
Practical Billing Services
Vice Chair- Government
Affairs
Jim Williams
AW Architects
Director –At-Large
Gary Nordmark
Bethesda Health
Director – At –Large
James Nugent
Palm Beach Community
Bank
Mike Bottcher
Plastridge Insurance
Bradley Miller
Miller Land Planning
Michael Mohl
Senior Helpers
President & CEO
Jonathan Porges
Greater Boynton Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Donald K. Porges
Donald K. Porges, CPA, LLC
Woodrow Hay
Saint John’s Missionary Baptist Church
Barry Davis
YMCA of South Palm Beach County
Buck Buchanan
The Tomorrow Connection
Ed Kosiec
Roses Realty Services
Domonique Nelson
TrustBridge Health
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Programs & Events
Networking Over Easy
Meet Me at the Mixer
February – TooJay’s
March - Lowes
April – Las Ventanas
May – Boynton Beach High School
June – Cake Garden Bakery
July –AmTrust Bank
August –Boynton Beach Community
Acupuncture
September – Iberia Bank
October – Sun Deck
November -JCC
December –YMCA
January – Carolina Ale House
February –Barrington Terrace
March – Tijuana Flats
April – Banana Boat
May - Guacamole
June – Prime Catch
July - Buffalo Wild Wings
August –Hurricane Grill & Wings
September – Carolina Ale House
October – Don Che Bistro
November – Cypress Creek Country Club
December – Hampton Inn & Suites
Luncheons
January – Board Installation
March – Boynton Beach Mall
May – LinkedIn
July – Motivational Speaker: Bryan Hayes
August – Education Foundation of PBC
September – Chamber Chat, Mayor Taylor
October – Nonprofit Showcase
November – Samantha DeBianchi, Million
Dollar Listing Miami
December – Boynton Beach Community
High School Choir
2015 Special Events
Great Gatsby Gala
Taste of Boynton
Speed Networking
Harvest Fest
42nd Annual Porges Cup
Young Professionals Mixer
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Ribbon Cuttings & Open Houses
Abbington by DR Horton – Lake Worth
Applebee’s – Boynton Beach
Allegiance Home Health – Boca Raton
Amicus Medical Group – Boynton Beach
Atria Meridian – Lantana
Brookdale North – Lantana
Buffalo Wild Wings – Boynton Beach
Don Che Bistro – Boynton Beach
Genesis Health – Boynton Beach
Imagine School – Boynton Beach
Joey’s Home Bakery – Boynton Beach
Johnson’s Memorial Chapel – Boynton Beach
Melissa & Starling Performing Arts – Boynton Beach
Patrishka's Insurance Agency – Boynton Beach
Partners In Motion – Lake Worth
Signature Storage – Boynton Beach
Sola Salon Studios – Boynton Beach
Walmart – Boynton Beach
Women’s Circle – Boynton Beach
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Council, Committees, and Networking Groups
Ambassador Committee
Government Affairs Council
Chair – Ray Adams
United Way of Palm Beach County
Chair – Jim Williams
AW Architects
Member volunteers dedicated to mentor
welcome new members and assist with
introductions at networking events and
luncheons.
Educate and advocate on a select number of
critical issues that affect the business within the
Greater Boynton Beach area, while working with
our local legislators to achieve our mission.
Health Care Council
Women’s Business Council
Chair – Michael Mohl
Senior Helpers
Chair – Roz Kodish
Everything Logo
Mission Statement: To open the lines of
communication between Healthcare
professionals so we can provide optimal care for
our clients.
This group meets monthly and is open to any
woman who maintains membership with the
Chamber or is interested in membership.
Young Professionals
Leads2Success
Chair- Meredith Vorrath
Boynton Beach Community Acupuncture
Chair- Howard Salmon & Edgar Lewis
Premier FL Realty & Edgar R. Lewis Sales
Mission Statement: Providing career minded
individuals with opportunities to develop socially,
professionally and civically.
Vision: To enhance the vitality of the Boynton
Beach area by creating a strong community of
young professionals.
A select group of professionals dedicated to
helping its members grow their business. *One
member per business category.
Leads to Business
President’s Advisory Council
Chair- Heidi Joyce
Family Escrow & Title
Chair – Elaine Burnell
Sit Means Sit
Mission Statement: To create a network of
business professionals that supports each other in
promoting their business and professions in
various ways, not only among the membership
but also through outside sources. * One member
per business category.
This group meets monthly to provide reviews of
events in order to build attendance and encourage
stronger participation from members.
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Membership by Area
Lake Worth
5%
West Palm Beach
7%
Boca Raton
5%
Delray Beach
8%
Boynton Beach
75%
Marketing
www.boyntonbeach.org
Website
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30,000 unique page views
per month
#1 search result for
“Boynton Beach”
Boynton Beach Insider
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52 issues annually
Over 2,000 subscribers
Distributed to members and
non-members throughout
Boynton Beach and the
surrounding area.
Directory
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Social Media
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Over 1,200 followers on
Facebook
Provides interactive view
into Chamber events
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7,000 were produced
last year
Distributed to
businesses throughout
Boynton Beach
Included in all relocation
packages
Also available online
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Sponsorships