The Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce ANNUAL REPORT - 2015

The Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce ANNUAL REPORT - 2015

1 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

2 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 Director At Large James Nugent Palm Beach Community Bank Vice Chair- Government Affairs Jim Williams AW Architects President & CEO Jonathan Porges Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce Director At-Large Gary Nordmark Bethesda Health Mike Bottcher Plastridge Insurance Bradley Miller Miller Land Planning Michael Mohl Senior Helpers 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

3 Programs & Events Networking Over Easy 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 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 Meet Me at the Mixer 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 2015 Special Events Great Gatsby Gala Taste of Boynton Speed Networking Harvest Fest 42 nd Annual Porges Cup Young Professionals Mixer

4 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

5 Council, Committees, and Networking Groups Ambassador Committee Chair Ray Adams United Way of Palm Beach County Member volunteers dedicated to mentor welcome new members and assist with introductions at networking events and luncheons. Government Affairs Council Chair Jim Williams AW Architects 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 Chair Michael Mohl Senior Helpers Mission Statement: To open the lines of communication between Healthcare professionals so we can provide optimal care for our clients. Women s Business Council Chair Roz Kodish Everything Logo This group meets monthly and is open to any woman who maintains membership with the Chamber or is interested in membership. Young Professionals Chair- Meredith Vorrath Boynton Beach Community Acupuncture 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. Leads2Success Chair- Howard Salmon & Edgar Lewis Premier FL Realty & Edgar R. Lewis Sales A select group of professionals dedicated to helping its members grow their business. *One member per business category. Leads to Business Chair- Heidi Joyce Family Escrow & Title 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. President s Advisory Council Chair Elaine Burnell Sit Means Sit This group meets monthly to provide reviews of events in order to build attendance and encourage stronger participation from members.

6 Membership by Area West Palm Beach 7% Lake Worth 5% Boca Raton 5% Delray Beach 8% Boynton Beach 75% Marketing www.boyntonbeach.org Website 30,000 unique page views per month #1 search result for Boynton Beach Boynton Beach Insider 52 issues annually Over 2,000 subscribers Distributed to members and non-members throughout Boynton Beach and the surrounding area. Social Media Over 1,200 followers on Facebook Provides interactive view into Chamber events Directory 7,000 were produced last year Distributed to businesses throughout Boynton Beach Included in all relocation packages Also available online

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