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ROB LIEBMAN DR. JOHN KELLY CPBC CHAMBER NEWSMAKERS CHAMBER MESSAGE Last week I had lunch with a prominent Palm Beach County business leader, he asked if I realized there are 17 chambers of commerce in Palm Beach County. I responded that I had heard this figure before, and then in anticipation of his next question I offered proactively that I doubted I could name them all. He responded, “You’re one of the Big Four.” I asked for clarification. He responded, “regarding chambers of commerce, I’ve heard numerous recent references to the Big Four; your name is always on the list.” I was appreciative of the recognition of what our Central Palm Beach Chamber team and Board achieved in a matter of months. I asked what he thought brought such recognition. He said, “You’ve recruited a top tier Board of Directors and launched economic development programs, which is being widely noticed.” He concluded by stating, “Forget about the other small chambers and the handful of wannabe chambers and keep up the great work; the programs will have an economic impact and soon prospective Board members will be calling you to be considered.” I replied, “ey already are.” Chamber Chief Executive Officer WAYNE BURNS FAU PRES. KELLY TO SPEAK AT CENTRAL PALM BEACH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAMBER EVENTS AFTER HOURS EVENT Date: March 19 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: TBD BUSINESS ACADEMY 1-2-3 SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS Date: March 20 Time: 8:00am - 11:00am Location: Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth Contact: Heidi Breen Phone: (561) 578-4817 ECONOMIC FORUM ECONOMIC GROWTH AND BIOMEDICAL Date: March 25 Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: Breakers West 1550 Flagler Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Contact: Heidi Breen Phone: (561) 578-4817 LEADERSHIP CENTRAL PALM BEACH Date: April 1 - November 4 First Wednesday of each month Time: 7:30am - 5:00pm Enrollment open NOW! Limited availability Contact: Jackie Morales Phone: (561) 578-4809 ECONOMIC FORUM Date: April 16 Time: 11:30am -1:30pm Contact: Heidi Breen Phone: (561) 578-4817 ANNUAL GRAND CELEBRATION Location : International Polo Club Date: May 16 Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00pm Visit the Chamber calendar at www.cpbchamber.com Loxahatchee Groves is the oldest of Palm Beach County’s western communities, comprised of 7,867 acres, named aſter the Indian dialect translation for “turtle creek” [Loxahatchee] and vast citrus groves present before settlement took hold. A proactive effort resulted in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves incorporating on November 1, 2006. e Town Council consists of 5 Council members led by Mayor David Browning and Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel. ough Loxahatchee Groves remained a relatively quiet, seemingly off-the-radar equestrian and agricultural community for the better part of the past 50 years while a construction boom raged to the east, the Town of Loxahatchee Groves has now been discovered by developers. Protecting agricultural lands and thousands of related jobs remains vital to the Palm Beach County economy. Simultaneously, scarcity of undeveloped land makes Loxahatchee Groves appealing to developers because new residences and businesses in or just west of Loxahatchee Groves would enjoy close proximity to a variety of amenities, including restaurants in Royal Palm Beach and Wellington, and large scale retail such as Mall at Wellington Green. Accessibility to hospitals such as Palms West and Wellington Regional is highly attractive. A recent candidate forum hosted at the Central Palm Beach Chamber in preparation for the Town’s March 10th election, focused on managing rapid influx of development request, addressing infrastructure, and protecting a long standing way of life. e biggest developer affecting Loxahatchee Groves thus far is Minto West. Minto, recognized for well planned, mixed use communities, has been given the green light by the Palm Beach County Commission. e discussion and debate about paving dirt roads, expanding Okeechobee Boulevard, and where to put new development that follows Minto will be front and center for years to come. LOXAHATCHEE GROVES DISCOVERED; WRESTLES WITH DEVELOPMENT e Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Economic Forum luncheon, March 25, 11:30am, at Break- ers West, will feature keynote speaker Florida Atlantic Uni- versity President Dr. John Kelly, Ph.D., who presides over 30,000 students, six campuses, and an economic impact of $6 billion. Timing for Dr. Kelly to address influential leaders of Palm Beach County perfectly coincides with FAU, Scripps, and Max Planck announcement to collaborate to create the “Knowledge economy of the future,” and to “provide students unique scientific re- search programs that will be the envy of the world,” as Dr. Kelly describes. e Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching ranks FAU as a High Research Activity Institution. FAU pro- vides the collaboration with an outstanding pool of academic talent to support Scripps and Max Planck. e agreement provides a platform to support FAU’s focus in healthy aging, biotech, coastal and marine is- sues, neuroscience, regenerative medicine, informatics, lifespan and the environment. James Paulson, President and CEO of Scripps is quoted saying “we believe this new agree- ment strengthens our existing collaboration with FAU and the Max Planck Institute.” e same March 2nd press release, quoted Dr. Kelly, “this initiative comes from the core of eco- nomic development,” and “FAU, Max Planck and Scripps will solve real-world problems and take strides to improve human health.” Dr. Kelly has economic and workforce development experience. He led Clemson University’s Public Service Ac- tivities, and served as a co-leader of the University Center for Workforce Development. e Central Palm Beach Chamber began transforma- tional rebranding in 2013 led by then newly recruited CEO Wayne Burns, and Chair of the Board Frank Gonzalez (law firm of Gonzalez & Shenkman). For- malized economic development initiatives were created in place of large scale festivals that were rapidly losing sponsorship prior to Mr. Burns’ arrival. Programs such as structured Business Re- tention and Expansion (intend- ed as a collaborative resource for the Business Development Board); Business Advocacy sup- porting small businesses; Busi- ness Academy providing profes- sional small business education; and Young Entrepreneurship Academy, producing 24 future leaders selected annually from all socioeconomic backgrounds, grades 6-12, who launch their own company upon program graduation. Economic Forums, implemented in 2014, have attracted up to 200 top business leaders monthly. At Dr. Kelly’s request, e FAU gala, Saturday, March 21, 6:30pm, at Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foun- dation Tower of FAU Stadium, traditionally an inauguration will instead celebrate FAU and drives funds to the Kelly Family Scholarship Fund. Candidate,Virgina Standish Seat 1, Candidate, Keith Harris Seat 3, Councilman, Ron Jarriel Seat 1, Councilman, Ryan Liang Seat 3, Moderator, Central Palm Beach Chamber CEO, Wayne Burns DENISE MARIE TESTAI Rob Liebman is the Managing Director of AIG Financial Networking located in Palm Beach Gardens and oversees offices in South Florida. AIG’s vision is to provide a diverse community with quality advice and protection solutions, to build growing multi- cultural, well-trained, ethical sales force capable of ascertaining and satisfying the communities financial needs, and to develop themselves into a top AIG Financial Network agency. Rob is a Board Member of the Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce. FAU, Scripps Florida, Max Planck Announce Plans for Groundbreaking Research and Education Collaboration Max Planck CEO, David Fitzpatrick, FAU President, Dr. John Kelly, and Scripps CEO, James Paulson Denise Marie Testai is the founder and owner of AGTS Insurance Services, a family owned and operated company dedicated to the residents and local businesses of South Florida. AGTS Insurance Services offers coverage options to fit all your insurance needs with a market share of A rated Insurance carriers. Denise is an Ambassador and a Supporter member of the Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce. Dr. John Kelly was named President of Florida Atlan- tic University on January 17, 2014, coming to FAU from Clemson University, where he served in leadership positions for 28 years. As Vice President for Economic Development he was one of Clemson’s three Mission Vice Presidents, with wide-ranging responsibilities that included policy setting, strategic planning, hiring strategies, communication and budgeting. Dr. Kelly holds three degrees in horticulture - a bachelor’s degree from Clemson and both master’s and a Ph.D from the Ohio State University. SPONSORED CONTENT 0 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 US Florida Palm Beach County Unemployment The Palm Beach County jobless rate fell below 5% in December, but still hasn’t reached pre-recession levels. Single-family home prices Palm Beach County home prices continue to rise. $0 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 PBC median sale price Florida median sale price Single-family home sales Volume is up statewide and locally. ’12 ’13 ’14 180 5,180 10,180 15,180 20,180 25,180 30,180 Florida sales PBC sales Want to receive an e-mail with a monthly snapshot of economic indicators that are driving business in Palm Beach County? Sign up at: palmbeachpost.com/newsletters/subscriptions Brought to you by
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Rob Liebman
DR. John KeLLy
CPBC CHAMBERNEWSMAKERS
CHAMBER MESSAGE
Last week I had lunch with aprominent Palm Beach Countybusiness leader, he asked if Irealized there are 17 chambersof commerce in Palm BeachCounty. I responded that I hadheard this figure before, andthen in anticipation of his nextquestion I offered proactivelythat I doubted I could namethem all. He responded, “You’reone of the Big Four.” I askedfor clarification. He responded,“regarding chambers ofcommerce, I’ve heard numerousrecent references to the BigFour; your name is always onthe list.” I was appreciative of therecognition of what our CentralPalm Beach Chamber team andBoard achieved in a matter ofmonths. I asked what he thoughtbrought such recognition. Hesaid, “You’ve recruited a top tierBoard of Directors and launchedeconomic developmentprograms, which is being widelynoticed.” He concluded bystating, “Forget about the othersmall chambers and the handfulof wannabe chambers and keepup the great work; the programswill have an economic impactand soon prospective Boardmembers will be calling you tobe considered.” I replied, “Theyalready are.”
ChamberChiefExecutiveOfficerWAYNEBURNS
FAU PRES. KELLY TO SPEAK ATCENTRAL PALM BEACH COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CHAMBER EVENTS
AfTER HouRS EVENTdate: March 19Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pmLocation: TBd
BuSiNESS ACAdEMy 1-2-3SoCiAl MEdiA TipSdate: March 20Time: 8:00am - 11:00amLocation: Palm Beach StateCollege, Lake WorthContact: Heidi BreenPhone: (561) 578-4817
ECoNoMiC foRuMECoNoMiC GRowTH ANdBioMEdiCAldate: March 25Time: 11:30am - 1:30pmLocation: Breakers West1550 Flagler ParkwayWest Palm Beach, FL 33411Contact: Heidi BreenPhone: (561) 578-4817
lEAdERSHip CENTRAlpAlM BEACHdate: April 1 - November 4First Wednesday of each monthTime: 7:30am - 5:00pmEnrollment open NOW!Limited availabilityContact: Jackie MoralesPhone: (561) 578-4809
ECoNoMiC foRuMdate: April 16Time: 11:30am -1:30pmContact: Heidi BreenPhone: (561) 578-4817
ANNuAl GRANdCElEBRATioNLocation: International PoloClubdate: May 16Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00pm
Visit the Chamber calendar atwww.cpbchamber.com
Loxahatchee Groves is theoldest of Palm Beach County’swestern communities,comprised of 7,867 acres,named after the Indiandialect translation for “turtlecreek” [Loxahatchee] andvast citrus groves presentbefore settlement took hold.A proactive effort resultedin the Town of LoxahatcheeGroves incorporating onNovember 1, 2006. The TownCouncil consists of 5 Councilmembers led by Mayor DavidBrowning and Vice Mayor RonJarriel. Though LoxahatcheeGroves remained a relativelyquiet, seemingly off-the-radarequestrian and agriculturalcommunity for the betterpart of the past 50 yearswhile a construction boomraged to the east, the Town ofLoxahatchee Groves has nowbeen discovered by developers.
Protecting agriculturallands and thousands ofrelated jobs remains vital
to the Palm Beach Countyeconomy. Simultaneously,scarcity of undeveloped landmakes Loxahatchee Grovesappealing to developersbecause new residences and
businesses in or just west ofLoxahatchee Groves wouldenjoy close proximity to avariety of amenities, includingrestaurants in Royal PalmBeach and Wellington, and
large scale retail such asMall at Wellington Green.Accessibility to hospitals suchas Palms West and WellingtonRegional is highly attractive.
A recent candidateforum hosted at the CentralPalm Beach Chamber inpreparation for the Town’sMarch 10th election, focusedon managing rapid influxof development request,addressing infrastructure, andprotecting a long standing wayof life. The biggest developeraffecting Loxahatchee Grovesthus far is Minto West. Minto,recognized for well planned,mixed use communities, hasbeen given the green lightby the Palm Beach CountyCommission. The discussionand debate about paving dirtroads, expanding OkeechobeeBoulevard, and where to putnew development that followsMinto will be front and centerfor years to come.
LOxAHATCHEE GROvES DiSCOvERED; WRESTLES WiTH DEvELOPMENT
The Central Palm BeachCounty Chamber of CommerceEconomic Forum luncheon,March 25, 11:30am, at Break-ers West, will feature keynotespeaker Florida Atlantic Uni-versity President Dr. John Kelly,Ph.D., who presides over 30,000students, six campuses, and aneconomic impact of $6 billion.Timing for Dr. Kelly to addressinfluential leaders of Palm BeachCounty perfectly coincides withFAU, Scripps, and Max Planckannouncement to collaborate tocreate the “Knowledge economyof the future,” and to “providestudents unique scientific re-search programs that will be theenvy of the world,” as Dr. Kellydescribes.
The Carnegie Foundation forthe Advancement of Teachingranks FAU as a High ResearchActivity Institution. FAU pro-vides the collaboration with anoutstanding pool of academictalent to support Scripps andMax Planck. The agreementprovides a platform to supportFAU’s focus in healthy aging,
biotech, coastal and marine is-sues, neuroscience, regenerativemedicine, informatics, lifespanand the environment.
James Paulson, President andCEO of Scripps is quoted saying“we believe this new agree-ment strengthens our existingcollaboration with FAU andthe Max Planck Institute.” Thesame March 2nd press release,quoted Dr. Kelly, “this initiativecomes from the core of eco-nomic development,” and “FAU,Max Planck and Scripps willsolve real-world problems andtake strides to improve humanhealth.” Dr. Kelly has economicand workforce developmentexperience. He led ClemsonUniversity’s Public Service Ac-tivities, and served as a co-leaderof the University Center forWorkforce Development.
The Central Palm BeachChamber began transforma-tional rebranding in 2013 ledby then newly recruited CEOWayne Burns, and Chair of theBoard Frank Gonzalez (law firmof Gonzalez & Shenkman). For-
malized economic developmentinitiatives were created in placeof large scale festivals that wererapidly losing sponsorship priorto Mr. Burns’ arrival. Programssuch as structured Business Re-tention and Expansion (intend-ed as a collaborative resourcefor the Business DevelopmentBoard); Business Advocacy sup-porting small businesses; Busi-ness Academy providing profes-sional small business education;and Young EntrepreneurshipAcademy, producing 24 futureleaders selected annually fromall socioeconomic backgrounds,grades 6-12, who launch theirown company upon programgraduation. Economic Forums,implemented in 2014, haveattracted up to 200 top businessleaders monthly. At Dr. Kelly’srequest, The FAU gala, Saturday,March 21, 6:30pm, at MartinF. and Jane Greenberg Foun-dation Tower of FAU Stadium,traditionally an inaugurationwill instead celebrate FAU anddrives funds to the Kelly FamilyScholarship Fund.
Candidate,Virgina Standish Seat 1, Candidate, Keith Harris Seat3, Councilman, Ron Jarriel Seat 1, Councilman, Ryan Liang Seat 3,Moderator, Central Palm Beach Chamber CEO, Wayne Burns
DeniSe maRie TeSTai
Rob Liebmanis the ManagingDirector ofAIG FinancialNetworkinglocated in PalmBeach Gardensand oversees
offices in South Florida. AIG’s visionis to provide a diverse communitywith quality advice and protectionsolutions, to build growing multi-cultural, well-trained, ethical salesforce capable of ascertaining andsatisfying the communities financialneeds, and to develop themselves intoa top AIG Financial Network agency.Rob is a Board Member of the Central PalmBeach Chamber of Commerce.
FAU, Scripps Florida, Max Planck Announce Plans for Groundbreaking Research and Education CollaborationMax Planck CEO, David Fitzpatrick, FAU President, Dr. John Kelly, and Scripps CEO, James Paulson
Denise MarieTestai is thefounder andowner of AGTSInsuranceServices, afamily ownedand operated
company dedicated to the residentsand local businesses of SouthFlorida. AGTS Insurance Servicesoffers coverage options to fitall your insurance needs with amarket share of A rated Insurancecarriers. Denise is an Ambassadorand a Supporter member of theCentral Palm Beach Chamber ofCommerce.
Dr. John Kelly wasnamed Presidentof Florida Atlan-tic University onJanuary 17, 2014,coming to FAUfrom ClemsonUniversity, where
he served in leadership positionsfor 28 years. As Vice President forEconomic Development he wasone of Clemson’s three MissionVice Presidents, with wide-rangingresponsibilities that included policysetting, strategic planning, hiringstrategies, communication andbudgeting. Dr. Kelly holds threedegrees in horticulture - a bachelor’sdegree from Clemson and bothmaster’s and a Ph.D from the OhioState University.
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