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***ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS***
*** A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR PERSON
*** UPCOMING EVENTS
*** SAVE THE DATE
*** SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
*** NEW MEMBERS
*** PHOTO GALLERY

Dear Chamber Members:

Did I Say Networking?

Yes, of course I did. The Chamber is responding to what you said you wanted: not only more networking opportunities, but help with how you can maximize your networking skills.

- April 16th, make it to the breakfast at 7:30AM and be part of our new Speed Networking Program. The session starts out with helpful tips from Wayne Stofsky on how to maximize the impact of your promotional message.

- April 23rd, bring your business cards to the Ribbon Cutting/Business After Hours event at International Title Solutions. Come welcome one of our newest members and make connections with fellow members as well.

- April 29th, “Connect for Success” seminar, hosted by the Women in Business Committee, will include creating your 30 second networking commercial and maximizing your communication skills. Guys, of course, are welcome to attend, too, from 6 – 8PM at the Chamber office.

- The Wednesday and Thursday Networking Groups have openings in several professional categories. These one-of-a-kind networking groups are highly effective networking vehicles. Give Alice a call to see if your category is available and join a group or add your name to the waiting list…it’s worth it.

Let us know if you have ideas for other networking events. Just email me at kblanton@ameribiz.net.

On another note, it’s that time of year for nominations for the Small Business Person of the Year. Applications will be available at this month’s breakfast or from the Chamber office. If you can’t stop by, just call so we can fax one to you. Application deadline is April 25th.

Hope to network with you soon!

Kathy Blanton

JOIN A COMMITTEE OR
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR BUSINESS, IN YOUR CHAMBER,
IN YOUR COMMUNITY


Business Development Committee
1st Tuesday @ 8:00 a.m.
Education Committee2nd Tuesday @ 8:00 a.m.
Membership3rd Tuesday @ 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday Networking Group 1st, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 8:00 a.m.
Thursday Networking Group1st, 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 8:00 a.m.
Marketing Committee 1st Tuesday @ 4:00 p.m.
Government & Economic Affairs2nd Thursday @ 4:00 p.m.
Women In Business Committee4th Tuesday @ 4:00 p.m.



MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16th
7:30 – 9:00 AM


Pine Island Ridge Country Club
9400 Pine Ridge Drive, Davie

Sponsor: Pick Me, Inc.
Members: $15 / Non - Members $20




RIBBON CUTTING &
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

WEDNESDAY, April 23rd
5:30 – 7:30 PM


International Title Solutions
4801 S. Unversity Drive, Ste. 2200 Davie


Members: Complimentary - Non-Members: $15



SAVE THE DATE
TUESDAY, APRIL 29 TH 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Women In Business Committee Presents:
“CONNECT FOR SUCCESS”
Chamber Office, 4185 Davie Road, Davie

Presented by: Stayce Smith, Mass Mutual & Toastmaster
** Tips on perfecting your 30 second networking commercial
** Making & maintaining your networking connections

Refreshments provided compliments of Individually Wrapped
Members: $5 Guests: $10 Reservations Required (954) 581-0790



IT’S NOMINATION TIME FOR
SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

 
We are completely unbiased when we say that our Chamber has exceptionally hard working business and community-minded leaders. Our members manage to build businesses, volunteer, engage in civic and community outreach – all in a normal business day! Having the opportunity to nominate a fellow Chamber member to be recognized for his or her contribution is a privilege for all of us. PLEASE take a few minutes to think of those members who meet and exceed the criteria
and submit your nomination. Contact the Chamber office to receive a Nomination Form via fax or email. BE SURE TO FULLY COMPLETE ALL PARTS OF THE FORM. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 25th.

Our recipient will be announced at our May 21st breakfast and be honored at the annual Small Business Person of the Year Luncheon on May 29th, 11:30 a.m. at the Renaissance Hotel, Plantation.

Allstate Insurance
Herb Schultz, CFP®
Auto • Homeowners
• Financial Services
www.allstate.com/
herbschultz



American Business Network
Kathy Blanton

www.ameribiz.net



Davie & The Ranches Magazine
Suzie & Jared Blaut www.davieandtheranches.com


Pick Me, Inc.
Donna Holdsworth www.pickmeinc.com


Edward Jones Investments
Vincent Marino www.edwardjones.com


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$250 Per Year
Contact the Chamber Office


AMERICAN ALLSTATE BACKFLOW
SPECIALISTS, INC.
Colin McCauley
4800 S.W. 64 th Avenue, Ste. 102
Davie , FL 33314
(954) 316-8071

  BIZTEX SERVICES, INC.
Clifton Steele
2269 S. University Drive , Ste. 414
Davie , FL 33324
(954) 964-1099
www.biztexservices.net

ANNETTE Y. BURN, LCSW
6740 Griffin Road
Davie , FL 33314
(954) 791-6920
MASS MUTUAL
Stayce Smith
1000 Corporate Dr. 7 th Floor
Ft. Lauderdale , FL 33334
(954) 494-9070

POSTAL CONNECTIONS OF COOPER CITY
Gary & Sharon Leeds
Stirling Town Center
Cooper City, FL 33328
(954) 769-0483

STANDER & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Lance Mirrer, CPA
4801 S. University Dr . #3100
Davie , FL 33328
(954) 252-7585
www.standertax.com


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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair Person Kathy Blanton – American Business Network
Past Chair Person Patty Sacco – Schott Communities
Chair Person Elect Vincent Marino – Edward Jones Investments
Secretary Lynn Goldman – McFatter Technical Center
Treasurer Howard Carroll – Carroll & Cook, CPAs
General Counsel Bradley Hartman, Esq. – Bradley S. Hartman, PA


Director Jared Blaut
Davie & The Ranches Magazine
Director Dr. Lois Bolton
Broward Community College
Director Gary Collette

Wheelabrator South Broward
Director Sheila Katz, LCSW
Licensed Psychotherapist
President Alice Harrington
Director Bart Peluso
Everything Tradeshows
Director Fatima Perez
AT&T - Florida
Director John Santulli
Nova Southeastern University
Director Herb Schultz
Allstate/Schultz Insurance Group
Membership David Gonsalves

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