February 2016 - Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce

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THE
Vol. 25 Issue 1
PELICAN
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Announces the New
Board of Directors for Their 35th Anniversary Year
We are happy to announce the Board of Directors
who will be taking us through the 35th year of the
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce.
“The Chamber has been growing at an extraordinary rate over the last year and the dynamics of this
growth requires a Board of Directors able to move it
up a notch to keep up with the current economy and
the changes that come with a larger organization,”
stated Angela Hoffman, Executive Director.
Janet Otten, Director of Member Services added,
“We are excited about the caliber of business members who will be guiding our Chamber through this
anniversary year.”
Not only is this our 35th anniversary, but it is also
a politically charged year with a presidential election
and all the changes that brings to our country and
our community.
Leading the Board this year as President is Ike
Crumpler
of
Upstairs
Communications
International, a highly successful local public relations company. President Elect is Jonathan Milton of
Milton Engineering Consultants. The new Treasurer
is Doug Smith of Janus Background Investigations,
and Theresa Smith of Beaches Hair Studio, a 12-year
member of the Chamber, will be Secretary. This
Board also boasts Ralph Davino as Historian. Ralph
is a long-time Hobe Sound resident, a past president
of the Board and successful local business entrepreneur. Immediate Past President, Steve Fenton, FedEx
Ground, remains onboard to help continue the legacy
of the 2015 leadership.
Directors on the Board are Glen Alexander,
Strategic Realty; Tony Barletta, Brightway
Insurance/Barletta Agency; Melinda Brault, Geminye
Design Group; Michael Dooley, Illustrated
Properties; Michael Ennis, Michael Ennis
Construction; Marlene Filer, Celebrities Fore Kids;
Jan McDonald, AMAC Insurance Agency; Robert
McLean, Avalon Air; Trudi Onus, Seacoast Bank
Mortgage Loan Officer;
Dr. Nicole Townsley,
Merritt Family Chiropractic; and Atty. Brandon
Woodward, The Law Office of Brandon Woodward.
The Chamber also boasts a cohesive and experienced
staff that, in cooperation with the 2016 Board, will
move the Chamber forward. This year Angela Hoffman,
will celebrate 5 years as Executive Director, and Jan
Otten, Director of Member Services, will celebrate 10
years in her position. In addition, Jennifer Ahern joined
the staff in April 2015 as Account Executive and is
responsible for bringing in approximately 40 new members since that time. New bookkeeper/office manager,
Mary Palczer has come to the Chamber with many years
of experience in the area in the hospitality industry and
as a former employee of the Martin County Convention
& Visitors Bureau. Rounding out the office staff is a
dedicated and experienced group of volunteers whose
faithful service is priceless.
With a dynamic Team and Board such as this the 35th
Anniversary year promises to be unmatched in the
Chamber’s past history and a motivating force for its
future growth and success.
Hobe Sound Chamber of
Commerce Calendar
February, March, April 2016
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February Meetings
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Wednesday, February 3rd
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at the Chamber Office
Tuesday, February 9th and 23rd
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, February 15th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:30pm at the Chamber Office
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February Events
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Friday, February 5th, 12th, and 26th
SCORE COUNSELING
10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office
Free service. To schedule an appointment
call 772-546-4724
Saturday and Sunday, February 6th & 7th
HOBE SOUND FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
10:00am-5:00pm
Dixie Highway South of Bridge Road
Free and open to the public
For information call 772-546-4724
Front row: Ike Crumpler, Upstairs Communications International,
Theresa Smith, Beaches Hair Studio, Marlene Filer, Celebrities Fore
Kids, Melinda Brault, Geminye Design Group, Trudi Onus, Seacoast
Bank Mortgages, Jonathan Milton, Milton Engineering Consultants,
Jan McDonald, AMAC Insurance, Brandon Woodward, The Law
Office of Brandon Woodward, Steve Fenton, FedEx Ground
Back row: Tony Barletta, Brightway Insurance/Barletta Agency, Ralph
Davino, Secure Storage of Martin County, Doug Smith, Janus
Background Investigations, Robert McLean, Avalon Air, Nicole
Townsley, Merritt Family Chiropractic, Glen Alexander, Strategic
Realty, and Mike Dooley, Illustrated Properties Not Pictured:
Michael Ennis, Michael Ennis Construction
Find the Pelican, Win a Prize!
Win a prize by being one of the first 10 people to find the tiny Pelican in one of the ads in
this issue and then call the business advertised.
Let them know you found him in their ad in
the November/December/January issue.
February-April 2016
Do you want to be one of the advertisers
with the “hidden” Pelican? Call Jan at the
Chamber, 772-546-4724, to find out how you
can be part of this exciting way to drive people
to your ad and your business!!
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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Thursday, February 11th
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at The Pine School
12350 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound
Sponsored by Crown Car Care
RSVP Required/No Shows Will Be Billed
Register online at www.hobesound.org
$12 Members/$15 Non-members
Saturday, February 13th
SECOND SATURDAY
DOWNTOWN ART STROLL
6:00-9:00pm
Begins Dixie Highway at Taste Restaurant
No fee to attend/no reservations necessary
Tuesday, February 16th
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION LUNCHEON
12:00-1:30pm at Hobe Sound Bible College
Herron Center, Administration Building, 2nd Floor
11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
By Invitation
Wednesday, February 17th
PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL LUNCHEON
11:30-1:00pm at Medalist Village Club
7700 SE Medalist Place, Hobe Sound
Co-hosted with Atty. Marc R. Gaylord
By Invitation Only
Wednesday, February 24th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:00-7:30pm at Hobe Sound Office Plaza
11450 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound
Co-sponsored by Hobe Sound Office Plaza and Hobe
Sound Community Chest$10 Members/$15 Nonmembers/$5 Social Members
Register online at www.hobesound.org
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Praises from a Chamber Member!
Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
2016 Board of Directors
Officers
President: Ike Crumpler, Upstairs Communications
President Elect: Jonathan Milton, Milton Engineering
Consultants
Treasurer: Doug Smith Janus Investigations
Secretary: Theresa Smith Beaches Hair Studio
Past President: Steve Fenton, Fenton Services
Historian: Ralph Davino, Secure Storage of Martin County
Board of Directors
Glen Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Strategic Realty
Tony Barletta . . .Brightway Insurance/Barletta Agency
Melinda Brault . . . . . . . . . . . .Geminye Design Group
Michael Dooley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated Properties
Michael Ennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ennis Construction
Marlene Filer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celebrities Fore Kids
Jan McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMAC Insurance
Robert “Bob” McLean . . . . . . . . . . . . .Avalon Air, Inc.
Trudi Onus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeacoastBank - Mortgages
Nicole Townsley . . . . . . . . . .Merritt Family Chiropractic
Brandon Woodward . .Law Office of Brandon Woodward
We welcome feedback of all kinds and are especially
grateful to hear positive words about Hobe Sound
Chamber referral programs and opportunities.
Recently, we received praises from member Ron
Walters of Elite Payroll Solutions. It is words of appreciation like this, from our members, that inspires creativity and motivation.
Ron wrote to us and said, “What a great organization to join! Kudos to Angela Hoffman and the staff
at the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce! Where
most Chambers boast about their ability to help you
with networking, marketing and sales, this Chamber
actually delivers.
In my first year as a member of this friendly, professional and local Chamber, I was not only able to meet
some wonderful business owners, I also increased my
book of business significantly. Their monthly events
and sponsorships allowed me to
spread the word about my
company’s history and the
value proposition we offer to
other Chamber members.
If you have ever considered
joining a Chamber of
Commerce in Martin, or the
surrounding counties, I strongly urge you to consider
joining the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce,
where members (not politics) come first.”
– Ron Walters, Senior Business Consultant
ELITE PAYROLL SOLUTIONS
cell: 561-299-7310, office: 772-220-8600 ext. 111
email: rwalters@elitepayroll.net
web: www.elitepayroll.net
2016 President’s Council
Tom Balling . . . . . .Treasure Coast Irrig/Rood Landscape
Mike Bouse . . . . .Berkshire Hathaway HS Florida Realty
Amy Brunjes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Power & Light
Blake Capps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Capps Roofing
John Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JRC Consulting Group
Scott Fay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bridge Boat & RV Storage
Marlene Filer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celebrities Fore Kids
Marc Gaylord . . . . . . .Law Office of Marc R. Gaylord
Paul L. Kleinfeld . . .First Florida Dev. & Construction
Steve Landwersiek . . . . . .Ameriprise Financial Services
Gary Lesser . . . . . . . . . .Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Jason Lovelady . . . .Carpenter’s Roofing & Sheet Metal
Cal Meeker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Living Realty
Pete Morello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The UPS Store
Derreck Ogden . . . . . . .Word of Mouth Comp. & Elect.
Jeff Sabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waste Management
Tony Sementelli . . . . . . . . . . .Hobe Sound ShipCenter
Dr. Charles & Jessica Simpson . . . .Simpson Advanced
Chiropractic & Medical Center
James Stedham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Costco
Sue Stutzke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nightingale Private Care
Frank & JoAnn Tricarico . . . . . . . .Metz Construction
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
Bill Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glory Association
George Kleine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Smart Source
Noreen Nelson-Slenker . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated Properties
Ralph Perrone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Cancer Society
Sharyl Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated Properties
Kim Toth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Jones
Linda Wolf . . . . . . . . . . .ActiveCanvas Interactive Media
Proudly Hosted by the Hobe Sound Chamber
Celebrating 15 Years in Hobe Sound!
THANK YOU SPONSORS
Staff
Angela Hoffman, Executive Director
Janet Otten, Director of Member Services
Mary Palczer, Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Volunteers
Judy Arbeznik, Carol Branch, Marge Cabaniss,
Lois & Al Dillaire, Bette Evans, Suzan Hughes, Lillian
Johnson, Bobbi Kauffman, George Kleine, Jeanne Nash,
Richard Nash, Rich Otten, Ray Stewart, & 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
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Hobe Sound Pelican
Community News
Photo Provided
Thanks to Harry McArthur for donating a room in memory of
Martha Finney.
Local Business Community
Steps Up to Make Renovation
Project a Success!
Thanks to the help of local businesses, Hobe Sound
Bible College recently initiated a major renovation
project to upgrade both campus residence halls.
Discounted skilled labor and materials, as well as
rooms named in memory of friends and loved ones
enabled the school to upgrade many of the rooms, restrooms, and exterior of the buildings.
Thanks to the following local businesses who made
the renovation project a success: Harry and The
Natives, Addison Drywall, Chambers Electric, Jim
Olsen, CPA, Stuart Rubber Stamp, Home Depot,
Palm City Plastering, Dave’s Plumbing, Martin
County Sheet Metals, Eddie Robledo Painting, Safe
Clean Carpets, Sherwin Williams Flooring, and Scott
Fay - Bridge Boat and RV Storage.
Hobe Sound Toasters Keep
On Toasting
During this 35th Anniversary year for the Hobe
Sound Chamber, Toastmasters International’s local
club, Hobe Sound Toasters, continues to partner with
the Chamber giving its members an opportunity to
learn leadership and communication skills that can
help them in their business and personal lives.
Toasters founder, Rich Otten, stated, “We are proud
to be celebrating our 8th year as a chartered member of
Toastmasters International in cooperation with the
Hobe Sound Chamber. Our club is open to the community as well as Chamber members and we have an
amazing mix of individuals from all walks of life, from
young to mature, who come to learn to communicate
better, listen better and feel comfortable speaking
before a group or even one on one.”
Hobe Sound Toasters has been designated a
“Presidents Distinguished Club” by Toastmasters
International and offers a learn-by-doing environment
where you can reach your goals at your own pace. For
information about Hobe Sound Toasters, visit
www.1206922.toastmastersclubs.org. For information
about Toastmasters International go to www.toastmasters.org. Or call the Chamber office at (772) 546-4724.
Hobe Sound Golf Club
Offers Junior Membership
Hobe Sound Golf Club has created a new membership category for junior golfers age 21 and under who are
serious about the game. This membership is designed for
the younger golfer whose parents do not play golf.
The Junior Golfer has full use of golf facilities (course
and practice areas) with certain restrictions. This membership is offered to the Junior Golfer with a Social
Membership (or Summer/Social Membership) of the
parent sponsor.
Junior Golf Members must abide by all rules and regulations of the Club and meet golf-ready standards set by
the Head Golf Professional.
Interested applicants can find more information
about HSGC on the Club’s website at www.hobesoundgolfclub.com or by contacting Membership Director
Michele Blanco at (772) 545-3017 or mblanco@hobe-
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soundgolfclub.com. Tours of the clubhouse and golf
course can be gladly arranged.
Hobe Sound Golf Club is currently offering nonequity golf memberships with no initiation fee.
Discerning golfers will find that HSGC offers the best
private club value on the Treasure Coast. Equity,
Executive, and Social Memberships are also available.
Hobe Sound Golf Club is a member-owned, Joe Leedesigned private course nestled among preserved wetlands and massive oak hammocks. Established in 1988,
its magnificent 6,664-yard course poses an enjoyable
challenge for all levels of play. The Club prides itself on
presenting golf the way it should be... an impeccably
maintained course with no tee times. As one of the most
welcoming private golf clubs in South Florida, Hobe
Sound enjoys a great sense of camaraderie, where members and their families share an appreciation for the game
and its social aspects. For more information, please call
(772) 545-3017 or visit www.hobesoundgolfclub.com
and www.facebook.com/hobesoundgolfclub.
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The newest Mural #20, located at 10830 Federal Highway in Hobe
Sound.
Hobe Sound Murals Project
Reaches #20 Milestone!
“What art offers is space - a certain breathing room
for the spirit.” ~ John Updike
The newest Mural #20, titled “Creating Yourself ” is
a burst of color and symbols cascading across the south
wall of new Chamber members - ChildrenAcross
AmericaFL. Their “Amazing Things” office and programming space for youth, family and community, is
located at 10830 Federal Highway. The mural celebrates learning the languages of science, math, music,
literature, and the importance of nurturing creativity
in youth and throughout our lives.
Since 2009, each new Hobe Sound Murals project has
appeared and then blended like carefully embroidered
details in the fabric of our community. When contemplating any of the 20 murals completed so far, one can
sense that the goal to “Create an outdoor gallery of beautiful walls, honoring our rich history, present vitality and
future promise,” is being accomplished.
Among other images, a vivid floral backdrop blossomed at Bluewater Landscape’s Garden Center, a set
of French doors are flung open to a tropical beach
alongside Hobe Sound Deli, seasons shift seamlessly
among the campers at Copley’s RV, the patios of Taste
Restaurant offer a dreamy jungle of tropical fruit trees
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and garden quilt of flowers, a tranquil scene of an old
Florida memory is celebrated on the Jenkins
Landscape building and even the old train station
found a place by the tracks again at the Art Gallery.
From Dixie Highway, down Bridge Road and up
US1 each additional creation visually links our corridors and showcases the amazing talents of 44 professional guest artists, as well as the collective skills of over
100 hobby painters & community members. All participants are honored on each wall’s plaque and a few
very special people have gone above and beyond with
their dedication and help on numerous endeavors.
In the beginning, the grass roots efforts were solely
coordinated by Nadia and Josef Utto with the backing
of their company - Urban Camouflage Arts. Funding
came from them, the assistance of several local grants,
initial supply donations, some welcomed building
patronage and the much-appreciated labor of all who
generously donated their time and services.
In 2011, the Mural Project matured to become part
of Landmark Arts, Inc., a not for profit organization
dedicated to “Creating Community Culture and promoting an enriched community experience through
the arts.” Its creation was formed to support the
murals and another initiative – the World
Fountain/9.11 Memorial, (currently on – hold for
both site and partnership review).
Nadia continues to provide individual professional
services as an Urban Camouflage artist along with its
liability insurance, scaffolding equipment, etc., but
spearheads the mural project’s growth as one of
Landmark Arts six volunteer Board Members; Jennifer
Ferrari, Tom Fucigna, Martha Ann Kneiss, Bosha
Stone and Josef Utto.
The general economy, building owner and business
tenant budget parameters, continue to affect the funding of each mural. Not including the artist’s remuneration, the average basic cost per mural begins at
$1,500. Currently, guest painters are compensated
with either an agreed upfront stipend or after project
time and costs are tallied, the remaining budget is
divided by individual hourly efforts. These amounts
have varied among specific projects. At the national
standard rate of $15 per square foot, the project has
provided nearly $250,000 of mural value throughout
town for approximately only $20,000 over the course
of seven years! Certainly a labor of love for the month–
long effort that each mural requires!
The Landmarks Arts,Inc. is in process for acquiring
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the final step of tax deductible 501 (c) 3 status for
these public endeavors.
To learn more and become a part of the endeavor,
please contact project coordinator Nadia Utto at 561762-9202 or nadiautto@comcast.net/www.landmarkarts.us.
Gear Up for the Rubber
Duck Derby in March!
The Hobe Sound/Port Salerno Rotary is gearing up
for the annual Rubber Duck Derby that will be coming
on March 26th at Sailfish Splash Water Park.
At 5:00pm on Saturday of Easter weekend, hundreds
of sponsored rubber ducks will come barreling down
the big slide to the “Lazy River” to win the big prizes.
The Rubber Duck Derby is a fund raising event to
benefit the Rotary water safety programs like “Josh the
Baby Otter” and the water park’s safety training programs for the lifeguards.
The Rotary Stuart Noon club is joining the local club
this year and hopefully it will be an even greater success
than last year. At this time, donations from Chamber
members and others will be gratefully accepted.
Tickets for sponsorship of the ducks will be available
soon from Rotarians for $10.00 or 3 for $25.00. For
more information, contact Tony DeLorenzo at 772263-0529.
Please note that Hobe Sound/Port Salerno Rotary
now has a new meeting day, time and place: Friday
mornings at 7:30am at the Champions Club at
Summerfield in Stuart.
Martin County School
District Federal Graduation
Rates Increase
Top Five in State
The Florida Department of Education released
Federal Graduation Rates today for the 2014-2015
school year. The report shows that the Martin
County School District’s federal graduation rate is
88.9%, a slight increase over the 2013-2014 rate
which was 88.8%.
The report also shows that Martin County’s 20142015 Federal Graduation Rate is the fifth highest
among Florida’s 67 school districts and is significantly above Florida’s state average of 77.8%.
The Martin County School District has three traditional high schools: Jensen Beach High School,
Martin County High School, and South Fork High
School; and one charter high school: Clark Advanced
Learning Center. The graduation rates for the
District also include data from special schools
Spectrum Junior/Senior High and Willoughby
Learning Center.
“I am ecstatic about the work being done in our
schools to improve the graduation rate as it demonstrates the commitment of the Martin County
School District to all students,” said Superintendent
Laurie J. Gaylord. “I am so proud of our students,
parents, and staff for their hard work. The successful
completion of high school is not only an opportunity
for the future of our students, but also a benefit for
our entire community.”
Federal Graduation Rate 2014-2015
Martin Cty School Dist
88.9%
Florida total
77.8%
2013-2014
88.8%
76.1%
Grad Rate by School
2014-2015
2013-2014
Jensen Beach H.S.
92.8%
92.0%
Martin County H.S.
90.2%
90.9%
South Fork H.S.
86.2%
88.0%
Clark Adv Learning Ctr
98.9%
98.8%
More information on graduation rates in Florida can
be found at:
http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/data-sys/eduinfo-accountability-services/pk-12-public-school-datapubs-reports/students.stml
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Welcome New Members:
About Time
Gabe Ellenson
8880 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Business Classification: Jewelers
Organization Description: Gabe Ellenson is a local
artisan who designs and makes jewelry and is wellknown in the area for his watch and clock repairs.
Advanced Printing
Ken Furcron
3454 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart, FL 34997
772-223-0360
www.advancedprintingstuart.com
Business Classification: Printers/Direct Mail/Print
Distributors
All Florida Investigations & Security Services, Inc.
Richard Stein
2140 N U.S. Highway One
Ft. Pierce, FL 34946
772-595-5335
www.afbb.us
Business Classification: Private Investigation/
Background Screening
Bealls Outlet Hobe Sound
Laura Conner
8859 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-545-8550
www.beallsflorida.com
Business Classification: Retail Sales
Organization Description: Bealls Outlet Hobe Sound
features retail gifts, clothing and home decor. They are
located in the Winn Dixie Plaza on Bridge Road.
Berry Fresh Café
Mitch Timoteo
1429 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994
772-324-8287
www.berryfreshcafe.biz
Business Classification: Restaurants/Catering/Food
Services
Organization Description: Berry Fresh is locally owned
and operated serving farm fresh ingredients. Shop
local. Eat local. Berry Fresh is open for breakfast and
lunch daily. They also cater special events and host
groups and luncheons.
Brown & Brown Insurance
Beth Garcia
1201 W Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 130
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
443-623-6058
Business Classification: Insurance
Organization Description: With over 75 years in business, Brown & Brown Insurance is the 6th largest insurance brokerage and the largest within the State of Florida.
Beth Garcia has over 25 years industry experience and
specializes in commercial insurance, workers compensation, auto insurance, liability, property, employment
practices liability, cyber liability and employee benefits.
Although Beth works out of the Ft. Lauderdale office
(the 2nd largest office within Brown & Brown) she
resides in Stuart with her husband and two children.
Children Across America FL, Inc.
Anne Leavitt
10835 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-475-6227
www.childrenacrossamericafl.com
Business Classification: Non-Profit Organizations
Hobe Sound Pelican
Organization Description: Children Across America
FL, Inc. was founded in 2012 as a solely communitybased organization providing programs and services in
local communities free of charge as possible. Their
mission is to provide access to preventative healthcare,
support for homeless youth, prevention programming
and literacy support. After years of being a grassroots
community-based organization, CAAFL has decided
to set roots in a building and has moved into the former Mama Mia's Restaurant as an Artists’ Collective,
Wellness & Community Resource Center. The space
allows them to provide preventative programming and
also serve as an avenue to the arts, music, gardening
and community cohesion.
Crossroads Consulting International, LLC
Blanche Wells, Melinda Nemiroff, Debra Lawrence
11704 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-675-2110
www.crossroadsconsultinginternationalllc.com
Business Classification: Medical & Health Care
Organization Description: Crossroads Consulting's
approach towards treating their clients utilizes a combination of professional and life experiences coupled
with a common sense approach which helps clients
regain mental and physical balance. They use effective
collaboration and many years of in-depth experience to
provide their clients with the tools they need to effective, positive change in their life.
Digi Tech Solutions
Susan DiGiacomo
4285 SW Martin Highway, Palm City, FL 34990
772-284-3864
www.digitechsolutionspalmcity.com
Business Classification: Web Site Developers
Organization Description: Digi Tech Solutions offers
small businesses an innovative and affordable solution
to digital media. With photography, videography and
website and graphic design Digi Tech helps their
clients have a presence on the web and social media.
They offer graphic design, website design and search
engine optimization.
Health Source of Stuart
Dr. Alyssa Kenyon
4401 SE Federal Highway, Ste. 104, Stuart, FL 34997
772-286-1720
www.healthsourcechiro.com
Business Classification: Chiropractors
HJA Design Studio, LLC
Michael Houston
50 East Ocean Blvd., Ste. 101, Stuart, FL 34994
772-678-7200
www.hjadesignstudio.com
Business Classification: Landscape & Irrigation
Services
Organization Description: HJA Design Studio is an
award-winning landscape architecture and land planning
firm founded by Michael Houston, ASLA in 2010 in
Stuart. HJA has a wide swath of expertise in areas of
planning as broad as local government approvals, eminent domain expert witness, resort and community planning and detailed landscape architecture. The firm has
worked with hundreds of clients on all types and scales of
projects throughout the Treasure Coast as well as around
the world. Their goal is to always add value to their
client's projects and the communities they are located in.
IBMSECU
Tiffany Greenough
300 Avenue of the Champions, Ste. 115
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33487
561-982-4700
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www.ibmsecu.org
Business Classification: Banks
Organization Description: The IBMSECU is a member-owned Credit Union that serves St. Lucie, Martin,
Palm Beach and Broward counties. They offer low loan
rates and free checking accounts. They are a non-profit
organization here to serve their Members and save
them time and money.
Lightworkers Holistic Center
Donna Jones
11844 SE Old Dixie Highway, Ste. A
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-214-1135
www.lightworkersholisticcenter.com
Business Classification: Medical & Health Care
Organization Description: Lightworkers Holistic
Center, recently relocated to Hobe Sound, is an innovative alternative health center offering a variety of
healing modalities addressing body, mind and spirit.
They are a force of three practitioners working individually and/or collectively in their unique intensive sessions to meet the needs of each individual. They offer
reiki, Cranial sacral, Lymphatic Drainage, Healing
Touch, Neuro Emotional Therapy, Guided
Meditation, Alternative Therapies and classes.
Oceana Coffee
Amy Angelo
150 N U.S. Highway One #1, Tequesta, FL 33469
561-401-2453
www.oceanacoffee.com
Business Classification: Restaurants/Catering/Food
Services
Organization Description: Oceana Coffee is Palm
Beach County’s first specialty grade coffee roaster.
Their focus is on small batch roasting to enhance and
highlight the array of flavor possibilities in their specialty grade, properly roasted coffee. They strive to
educate their customers about the coffee itself and the
geographical location of origin as well as how to properly prepare, store, and taste their fine product. This is
all accomplished with the highest level of customer
service possible, provided in a comfortable yet sophisticated atmosphere.
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Find the Pelican, Win a Prize!
See Page 1 for Details!
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Hobe Sound Pelican
Your Computer is in Danger, or is It?
By Dennis Root
Have you, or someone you know, received a phone
call from a complete stranger who said your computer
was in danger of crashing? They said that they work
with – insert any legitimate computer/software company
here – and your computer sent them a message that it is
about to crash. This crash will result in a catastrophic loss
of all of your data. Once they have you significantly concerned for the security of your personal information,
they indicate that they can fix the issue for you over the
phone. All you have to do is permit them remote access
to your computer and pay a technical support fee, which
can be several hundred dollars.
The truth is, unless you have made some special kind
of contractual arrangement, your computer will never
take it upon itself to contact another organization. You
may ask, how do they know my name and other personal
information? Simple. It is available through a variety of
public directories and databases.
For example, they can go to different websites to
obtain residential addresses in an area. Then they simply
go to that county’s Property Appraisers website and
acquire personal information associated with that
address. Now a call can be made and they can ask for the
resident by name and be able to verify their home
address. This minimal amount of information is often
enough to convince some people the call is legitimate.
Here are some tips
to remember.
• Recognize your
computer is not contacting people for you
• Do not give
remote
computer
access to anyone you
did not contact for
help, and then only
after you are certain
they are a trusted servDennis Root
ice provider
Dennis
Root Public Safety
• Never give personFoundation, Inc.
al information to anyone you do not know
and trust
• Never provide your financial or credit card information to anyone you do not know and trust
• No legitimate company will contact you and ask you
for your password or other confidential information
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, call 772-324-8147 or
visit www.DennisRootPublicSafetyFoundation.org.
• Build Your Business •
Business Networking and First Impressions! Part One
Submitted By John Carr, JR Consulting Group
Today people are business networking more than
ever. What I mean by business networking is going to
events with other business people and trying to make
more contacts for future business, or more importantly,
finding referral partners (a referral partner is a term we
use at JRC Consulting Group that identifies a person
whom we pass referrals with on a regular basis). These
events are important to many business people and
unfortunately many people take them very lightly and
do not think of these meetings as an opportunity to
make a first impression. I could write an entire book
on my networking experiences over the past 30 years
that would make you laugh, cry, read in stunned shock
and sometimes not believe what you are reading.
A few years ago I was at a networking event that I will
remember forever. I did the usual check in and as I
looked at the sea of people I started scanning the room
for someone I did not know. When you attend networking events one of your objectives should always be to
meet new people. Bingo, within seconds I saw a gentleman standing by himself. I casually walked over to him
and introduced myself. As he said hello and started to
introduce himself I was almost knocked over by a heavy
dose of bad breath! I tried to step back a step however,
he felt obligated to get closer. As he is telling me all
about how great his company is and how he can help
every single person in the world the next thing I knew
he was putting his arm around on my shoulder like we
have been friends for years. I decided that out of the
kindness of my heart I would help him out and offer
him one of my mints. When he stated he did not need
one I almost fell on the floor both from amazement and
the odor of his breath. I decided that it was time for me
to go and excused myself to go to the restroom.
Why I am sharing this particular story is so that you
understand the importance of your hygiene
and appearance when
going to events. Being
properly dressed for an
event is just as important. Either shave or
have a beard, not in
between (unless you are
starting a new beard),
and of course make sure
you have breath mints.
John Carr
When it comes to dressing, make sure you
dress the part of what your business happens to be. If
you are a pool cleaner you may not have to wear a suit
to a regular Chamber of Commerce event, however if
you are going to an awards dinner you should dust off
the suit and make it look good. Also, you should always
keep in mind the dress code for certain facilities. I was
involved in a networking group for years and we met at
local private country club and we had a strict dress code
for the meeting that we had to enforce for the club. I
truly appreciated that. The bottom line is you should
always be ready to meet your next biggest client, referral
partner or your existing clients, because you never know
when your next gigantic client or referral source is
standing right in front of you.
For more information on how jrc Consulting Group
may help you increase your sales please contact John
Carr via email john@jrcconsultinggroup.com.
John Carr is the founder of JRC Consulting Group,
4440 PGA Blvd Suite 600, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
33410. Telephone: 561-623-5349.
www.hobesound.org
Hobe Sound Pelican
Welcome New Members:
Prestige Landscape
Stanley Preston
12195 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-8859
Business Classification: Landscape & Irrigation
Services
Organization Description: Prestige Landscapers design
and maintain residential and commercial properties.
The garden center is open 5 days a week and showcases
a variety of plants to help you turn your yard into a
beautiful tropical oasis. Prestige is a garden center but
also specializes in landscape design and maintenance.
SF Designs, Inc.
Stephanie Ferguson
12330 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-285-0613
www.stephaniefergusoncollection.com
Business Classification: Interior Design
Organization Description: SF Designs, Inc. was established in 2006. They are excited to have made the move
Ribbon
Cuttings…
from Stuart to their hometown, Hobe Sound. They are
an interior design company that caters to residents and
commercial properties. You may have seen some of their
work in the Children’s Home Society’s homes in recent
years. As a company, they are dedicated to achieving
their client’s vision. Their owner, Stephanie Ferguson, is
also a designer of extravagant coastal shell work and has
recently launched her own pillow/fabric collection.
Simpson Advanced Chiropractic & Medical Center
Dr. Charles and Jessica Simpson
104 SE Lonita Street, Stuart, FL 34994
772-463-2344
www.simpsonmedical.com
Business Classification: Chiropractors
Sonia Amber, CNA
Sonia Amber
5978 SE Franklin Place, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
561-909-7271
Business Classification: Companion Services
Organization Description: Sonia Amber has lived in the
Hobe Sound area since 2000. She is serving the community doing private duty home health care. She is caregiver
to several elderly people in the area and hopes to expand
her clientele. She is a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant,
conducting engaging physical therapy exercises and conversing with or reading aloud to patients to keep them
menatally and physically healthy and alert. She is also a
certified Med-Tech, which allows her to administer medication. Prior to home health care Sonia was activities
assistant at the Manors of Hobe Sound where she gained
experience with dementia and Alzheimer patients.
Sunshine Golf Carts
Bob Wolf
2926 SE Waaler Street, Stuart, FL 34997
772-286-7416
www.sunshinegolfcar.com
Business Classification: Golf Equipment/ Accessories/
Cars
George Kleine, Smart Source, Peggy Batch-Gattone, Keyes Company,
Noreen Nelson-Slenker, Illustrated Properties, Linda Wolf, Active
Canvas, Amber Shirk, Seacoast Bank, Shelly Snell, Habitat for
Humanity, Sharyl Pratt, Illustrated Properties, Bill Brown, Glory
Association, Theresa Smith, Beaches Hair Studio, Margot Graff,
Habitat for Humanity, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, Jan Otten,
Hobe Sound Chamber. In the far back: Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer
Ribbon Cutting celebrating the opening of Habitat
for Humanity’s newest Restore location at 2090 NW
Federal Highway in Stuart.
Habitat for Humanity
Margot Graff
2555 SE Bonita Street, Stuart, FL 34997
772-223-9940
www.habitatmartin.org
Front row: Kim Toth, Edward Jones, Sharyl Pratt, Illustrated
Properties, Thomas Courtney, Courtney’s STUFFED Burgers,
Meagan Emerson, Courtney’s STUFFED Burgers, Kourtnie
Courtney holding Taylor Courtney, Jan Otten, Hobe Sound
Chamber, Linda Wolf, ActiveCanvas, Peggy Batch-Gattone, The
Keyes Company Back row: George Kleine, Smart Source, Enieda
Jamies, Courtney’s STUFFED Burgers, and Debbie & Thomas
Courtney
Courtney’s STUFFED Burgers, LLC
Thomas Courtney
8855 SE Bridge Road
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-4093
Sure Show Handyman
Patrick J. Muldoon
6920 SE Congress Street, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
585-474-4859
Business Classification: General Contractors/Home
Repairs
Organization Description: Sure Show Handyman,
LLC can do just about anything to help you maintain
your home. Patrick Muldoon offers free estimates, just
call him to discuss the details. His services are prompt
and professional. Patrick is a veteran, retired from 23
years of service in the Army.
Tequesta Brewing Company
Matt Webster
287 S U.S. Highway Once, Tequesta, FL 33469
561-745-5000
www.tequestabrewing.com
Business Classification: Restaurants/Catering/Food
Services
Organization Description: Tequesta Brewing Company
was founded by Matt Webster and Fran Andrewlevich
in 2011. They produce quality handcrafted beers for
your enjoyment in the gorgeous tasting room and 150
local establishments. Always a fun time and great beer.
The Florida Fresh Market and Café
Monica DiCapos
710 S Colorado Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994
352-229-5613
www.DiCapos.com
Business Classification: Grocery Stores
Organization Description: The Florida Fresh Market
and Cafe is located in Downtown Stuart and operates as
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a market and foodery. The Florida Fresh Meat
Company produces and distributes a full line of local
sustainable, chemical free meat. Their product line consists of free range gourmet grass-fed and finished angus
beef, as well as pasture-raised pork, lamb, goat and
chicken. Through their network of local ranches and
farms they also have preservative-free, farm-raised, fresh
water fed young tender gator, quail, duck and rabbit. At
DiCapos you will enjoy all of their fresh, organic pure
ingredients and homemade sauces. Food that is good
for you can also taste great. They can’t wait to serve you.
Wells Fargo Business Banking
Ademil Castrillo
301 E Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994
772-221-4441
www.wellsfargo.com
Business Classification: Banks
Organization Description: Wells Fargo’s Business
Banking, part of Community Banking, serves small to
mid-size businesses that have annual sales of $2 to $20
million. Their more than 260,000 Business Banking
customers have complex financial services needs that
warrant a dedicated business relationship manager
(banker) and relationship management team. With
549 locations across the company's 39-state footprint,
Business Banking provides a comprehensive offering of
business lending, cash management, and financial
management products and services to include:
Traditional lines and loans, SBA loans, Wells Fargo
Equipment Financing, Wells Fargo Insurance,
Merchant Services, Business Payroll and Treasury
Management products and services.
YMCA of the Treasure Coast
Charlene Foster
1700 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34996
772-403-7808
www.ymcatreasurecoast.com
Business Classification: Non-Profit Organizations
Organization description: The mission of the YMCA
of the Treasure Coast is to put Judeo-Christian principals into practice through programs that build a
healthy spirit, mind and body for all. After 38 years of
serving the Treasure Coast, the Y understands what
their community needs to be its best. The Y provides
everyone the opportunity to be healthy and thrive, to
connect with others, and contribute to a better community. Everything the Y does is in service of making
us - as individuals and a community - better.
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Maltz Jupiter Theatre Leads with Twenty-one Carbonell Nominations
Theatre shines with South Florida’s annual equivalent of the Tony Awards®
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre has earned 21 nominations
for the 40th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s
equivalent of the Tony Awards®.
The Theatre garnered the most nominations of any of
the nominated organizations in South Florida. By show,
the Theatre earned 10 nominations for Les Misérables, six
for Billy Elliot The Musical, four for Glengarry Glen Ross
and one for The Wiz. Celebrating the best shows and performances in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach
counties, Carbonell nominations encompass the entire
length of South Florida.
“We are honored and grateful that we are being recognized for four of the shows in our eclectic spectrum of
work – including an epic musical (Les Misérables), a
heartfelt contemporary musical (Billy Elliot The
Musical), a high-octane drama (Glengarry Glen Ross)
and a rarely-produced, reimagined musical (The Wiz),”
said Andrew Kato, the Theatre’s producing artistic director and chief executive. “We are also thrilled for our
friends at Palm Beach Dramaworks, who received 14
nominations. It speaks to the high standard of work that’s
being created here in Palm Beach County.”
In addition to earning double nominations for the
Theatre in six of the categories (doubling the chances of
winning), three of the Theatre’s nominees received double
nominations for both their work at the Theatre and other
theaters: J. Barry Lewis (who earned a Best Director of a
Play nomination for the Theatre’s production of
Glengarry Glen Ross and for Buried Child at Palm Beach
Dramaworks), Elizabeth Dimon (who earned a Best
Supporting Actress in a Musical nomination for her performance in the Theatre’s production of Billy Elliot The
Musical and a Best Supporting Actress in a Play nomination for her role in Summer Shorts at City Theatre) and
Rob Donohoe (who earned a Best Supporting Actor in a
Play nomination for his role in Glengarry Glen Ross, as
well as a Best Actor nomination for his role in Buried
Child at Palm Beach Dramaworks).
“I credit much of our success to the local and national
artists – including actors, directors, musical directors and
designers – who contribute their creative talent to the
Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s productions,” Kato said. “There is
remarkable work being produced here in South Florida,
and we’d like to congratulate all of the artists and designers who have been nominated.”
The nominations come just weeks before the Theatre’s
much-anticipated unveiling of shows for its 2016/17 season, set to be announced Feb. 8.
And the Theatre’s current season is far from over, as the
stage heats up with the current hit show The Will Rogers
Follies: A Life in Revue (onstage through January 31) and
Peter Morgan’s riveting drama Frost/Nixon (February 7 –
21). Closing out the season is the classic Tony Award®winning musical Kiss Me, Kate (March 8 – 27).
The winners will be announced at the 40th annual
Carbonell Awards ceremony, set to be held on Monday,
April 4, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in
Fort Lauderdale.
The not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become
one of Florida’s preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with local and national artists. Currently the state’s
largest award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws
100,000 people annually, serves a subscription base of
nearly 7,600 and has world-class classroom facilities in
support of its Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts,
which serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatre
is a member of the prestigious League of Resident
Theatres and has earned numerous Carbonell Awards,
South Florida’s highest honor for artistic excellence,
including the prestigious Bill Von Maurer Award for
Theatrical Excellence. For more information about the
Theatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory, visit
www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561)
575-2223.
www.hobesound.org
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Business Briefs
“We are very thankful for the collaborative relationship with Martin Health System. Their support enables
IRSC to expand access to nursing education and opens
up opportunities for a rewarding nursing career on the
Treasure Coast, providing far-reaching benefits for the
economy and delivery of health care in our region,”
said Dr. Edwin R. Massey, IRSC President.
The Martin Health System and college partnership was announced at the IRSC District Board of
Trustees meeting on January 26, with a Resolution of
Appreciation presented to Rob Lord.
New Year, New Name!
Photo Provided
Toshiba Gives Back to Local
Christian College
Christine Pitts, Director of Public Relations for
Toshiba, presented a $5,000 gift to Hobe Sound Bible
College Saturday, January 16. Pitts says that Toshiba is
proud to partner with local non-profits who equip
young people to strive for excellence. Hobe Sound
Bible College is a local fully accredited four year
Christian college.
Martin Health System and
Indian River State College
Partner to Expand Nursing
Education on Treasure Coast
Financial commitment from Martin
Health System opens seats for nursing
students at IRSC
Anticipating the need for additional nurses at
Tradition Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, Martin
Health System has partnered with Indian River State
College for expansion and enhancement of the IRSC
nursing program. Owned and operated by Martin
Health System, Tradition Medical Center will
require 200 additional nurses to be hired by 2018.
To meet this challenge, Martin Health System has
made a financial commitment to IRSC of $750,000
to hire additional nursing faculty and enroll 80 additional Associate Degree in Nursing students.
“IRSC has long been a valued partner with Martin
Health System in developing a skilled workforce that
provides exceptional patient care,” said Robert L.
Lord Jr., Senior Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer for Martin Health System. “This collaboration will also have a beneficial impact on our local
economy, with a significant number of new jobs
being created for Treasure Coast residents.”
The partnership expands access to nursing education in the region with 40 new students admitted to
the IRSC nursing program for the current Spring
2016 Semester and 40 new students for the Fall 2016
Semester. The students will benefit from enhanced
clinical experiences and hands-on learning at Martin
Health System in preparation for employment as
Registered Nurses.
The offices of Chapman & Plymale Law, P.A. has
announced that they now have a new name -Treasure Coast Legal. They are the same Firm Still
Committed to the Justice their clients Deserve and
dedicated to providing legal services in the areas of:
Accidents & Personal Injury
Bankruptcy
Civil Litigation
Foreclosure Defense
Real Estate Transactions
Criminal Law
Estate Planning
Divorce & Family Law
Workers Compensation
The attorneys and staff at Treasure Coast Legal are
committed to zealously advocating for each of their
clients, handling all of their legal needs and continuing to serve both their clients and the community.
Their contact information remains the same.
They can be reached by calling 772-283-2626, visiting them online at www.treasurecoastlegal.com or
they are available for consultation by appointment at
any of their convenient Treasure Coast locations.
IN MEMORIAM
William P. “HAP" Harrington
August 27, 1926-January 24, 2016
It’s with a heavy heart that we inform you of the
passing of William Palmer (Hap) Harrington,
founder of Floridians Fighting Falls on Sunday
morning, January 24, 2016 at 5:30am. Hap lived
a life of thought, he was always thinking. His
thoughts and concerns led him to establish
Floridians Fighting Falls. In an interview for the
Hobe Sound Currents (April 2013) Hap said, “If
I could just see a five percent reduction in falls, I’d
die a happy man.” Floridians Fighting Falls has
been striving to achieve his goals.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday,
February 20, 10:00am at the Stuart
Congregational Church, 3110 SE Aster Lane,
Stuart, FL 34994. A reception will be held following the memorial service at the Ridgeway Mobile
Subdivision Clubhouse located at 8347 SE Swan
Avenue, Hobe Sound. In lieu of flowers the family
has requested a donation to be made to Hap’s legacy: Floridians Fighting Falls, 8965 SE Bridge
Rd.,#9, Hobe Sound, FL 33455.
Barbara Harrington may be reached at 8149 SE
Eagle Ave., Hobe Sound, FL 33455, email, or
(772) 233-1995.
www.hobesound.org
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Hobe Sound Chamber of
Commerce Calendar
February, March, April 2016
continued from page 1
◆
March Meetings
◆
Wednesday, March 2nd
AMBASSADORS MEETING
12:00pm at Chamber Office
Tuesday, March 8th & 22nd
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 21st
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING
5:30pm
Chamber Office
◆
March Events
◆
Tuesday, March 1st
COFFEE TALK
8:00-9:00am at Chamber office
Sponsored by ActiveCanvas & Glory Association
Topic: Essential Components of
a Good Business Website
Free Event/Limited to the first 12 who sign up
Register by Calling Jan Otten at 772-546-4724
Friday, March 4th and 11th
SCORE COUNSELING
10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office
Free service. To schedule an appointment
call 772-546-4724
Thursday, March 10th
MONTHLY CHAMBER BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College
Schmul Dining Center
11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Sponsored by: 1st United Methodist Church
Guest Speaker: Sheriff William Snyder
Topic: Workplace Safety
$12 Members/$15 Non-members/
$0 President’s Council
No Shows will be billed
Register online at www.hobesound.org
Friday, March 11th
HOBE SOUND
MURALS TOUR
10:00am-12:00pm
Meet at the Chamber office and travel by air
conditioned van to the various murals painted by
local artists on local business buildings. Tour is led by
one of the artists. Attendees must be able to step up
into and off of the van several times during the tour.
Fee is $15.00pp/No Shows will be billed
Register online at www.hobesound.org
Saturday, March 12th
SECOND SATURDAY
DOWNTOWN ART STROLL
6:00-9:00pm
Begins Dixie Highway at Taste Restaurant
No fee to attend/no reservations necessary
Wednesday, March 16th
WILDLY SUCCESSFUL
WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY LUNCH
12:00-1:30pm
Details: TBA
Friday, March 25th
GOOD FRIDAY
Chamber Office Closed
Wednesday, March 30th
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5:30-7:00pm at House of Hope Thrift Store
2525 SE Federal Highway, Stuart
$10 Members/$15 Non-members/$5 Social members
RSVP online at www.hobesound.org
◆
April Meetings
Thursday, April 14th
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College
Schmul Dining Center
11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound
Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity
Guest Speaker: TBA
$12 Members/$15 Non-members/
$0 President’s Council
No Shows will be billed
Register online at www.hobesound.org
Wednesday, April 27th
BUSINESS
AFTER HOURS
5:30-7:00pm at Audi Dealership Stuart
3990 Federal Highway, Stuart
Sponsored by Audi Stuart
$10 Members/$15 Non-members/$5 Social members
RSVP online at www.hobesound.org
◆
Wednesday, April 6th
AMBASSADORS
MEETING
12:00pm
Chamber Office
Ribbon
Cuttings…
Tuesday, April 12th and 26th
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 18th
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING
5:30pm
Chamber Office
◆
April Events
◆
Friday, April 1st, 8th, 22nd and 29th
SCORE COUNSELING
10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office
Free service. To schedule an appointment
call 772-546-4724
Saturday, April 9th
SECOND SATURDAY
DOWNTOWN ART STROLL
6:00-9:00pm
Begins Dixie Highway at Taste Restaurant
No fee to attend/no reservations necessary
Wednesday, April 13th
INSIDE HOBE
SOUND TOUR
8:30am-2:00pm
Begins at the Chamber office 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
Front row: Rebecca Sisco, Beverly Sisco’s granddaughter, Polly Irwin,
Beverly Sisco’s close friend, Robert Mousseau, Net Heads Graphic
Designs, Betty Wilson, Beverly Sisco’s Sister, Beverly Sisco, Beverly
Sisco Promotions, Noreen Nelson-Slenker, Sharyl Pratt, Illustrated
Properties, Amber Shirk, Seacoast Bank Back row: Robert Sisco,
Beverly Sisco’s son, Harry Sisco, Beverly Sisco’s grandson, Bill Brown,
Glory Association, Linda Wolf, Active Canvas, Peggy Batch-Gattone,
Keyes Company, and Theresa Smith, Beaches Hair Studio
Beverly Sisco Promotions
Bevery Sisco
12911 SE Crooked Stick Lane
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
772-546-5445
Sitting: Tammy and Jon Pasqualone, Standing front row: Peggy
Batch-Gattone, Keyes Company; Ralph Perrone, American Cancer
Society; Theresa Smith, Beaches, Hair Studio; Tequesta Mayor, Abby
Brennan; Noreen Nelson-Slenker, Illustrated Properties; Linda Wolf,
ActiveCanvas; Kim Toth, Edward Jones – Andersen; Jan Otten, Hobe
Sound Chamber. Standing back row: Robert McLean, Avalon Air;
Bill Brown, Glory Association; George Kleine, Smart Source; and
Amber Shird, Seacoast Bank
Clothes Mentor
Jon and Tammy Pasqualone
123 N U.S. Highway One
Tequesta, FL 33469
561-746-9093
www.clothesmentor.com/tequesta
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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
Ronald Schriar, D.D.S.
Since 1983
Paul Feinsinger C.P.A. CFP
Since 1984
Couse Air Conditioning
Since 1985
Campbell-Wilson Insurance Agency
Hobe Sound Fine Arts League
The Terrace at Hobe Sound
Since 1986
Jeck, Harris, Raynor & Jones
The Travel Gallery – American Express
Since 1987
Babycham Liquors
Florida Power and Light
Hobe Sound Early Learning Center
Peggy’s Natural Foods
St. Christopher Catholic Church
Since 1988
Bradley & Garfield Eye Care
David Chambers Electric
Harry & the Natives
Hobe Sound Golf Club
Michael Ennis Construction
Travis Pest Control
Since 1989
Jenkins Landscape Company
Jupiter Island Pools
Since 1990
Dunbar Center
Since 1991
Allola McGraw
Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County
NisAir Air Conditioning
Sands Construction Co.
Since 1992
Stuart Web
Since 1993
GFWC Hobe Sound Women’s Club
Jupiter Medical Center
United Way of Martin County
Since 1994
Stuart News
Treasure Coast Hospice
Since 1995
A-1 Auto Care
Day Agency
Elite Stor – Hobe Sound
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
R.C. Lindsey Plumbing
Since 1996
Indian River State College
Martin Health System
Since 1997
A-1 Moving & Storage
Jupiter Waterfront Inn
Tony’s Tree Service
Since 1998
Addison Drywall
Bingman’s Painting Service
Capps Roofing
Sister Nails
The Pine School
Since 1999
Habitat for Humanity of Martin County
Hobe Sound Bible College/Academy
Pineapple Hill
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Hobe Sound Pelican
Scooters Fun Food and Spirits
Secure Storage of Martin County
Since 2000
Hobe Sound Presbyterian Church
Since 2001
Barton Electric
Glory Association
Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum & School of Art
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Since 2002
DancenSound
Excel Nails
Kids Kickin’ for Christ
Kitchen Strand
Loggerhead Marinelife Center of Juno Beach
The Friends of Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
Since 2003
First United Methodist Church of Hobe Sound
Hibiscus Children’s Center
Hobe Sound Ace Hardware
Loblolly
Since 2004
Hobe Sound Office Plaza
House of Hope
Mail Services Unlimited
Milton Engineering Consultants
Natives Helping Natives
RFG General Contractors
South Martin Regional Utility
Taste Casual Dining
Since 2005
Martin County Supervisor of Elections
Stuart Jet Center
Since 2006
Ampersand Graphics
Apollo School Foundation
Costco
Mydock Residential Services
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Since 2007
Big Apple Pizza
Raymond James Financial Services
Since 2008
Brookdale Tequesta Assisted Living & Memory Care
Cobb Plumbing
Stuart Family Chiropractic and Acupuncture
Since 2009
Celebrities Fore Kids
FedEx Ground
Hobe Sound Sprinklers
Hughes Umbanhowar Architects
John Gonzales
Molly’s House
The Fur Seasons
Nightingale Private Care
Since 2010
Beck and Call
Braman Motorcars of Jupiter
Crown Trophy
H & H Custom Pools
JM Building Supply
Town Square Publications
Word of Mouth Computers and Electronics
Hobe Sound Pelican
Since 2011
Bottom’s Up Beverage, Di’Michelli’s Catering
Bridge Boat & RV Storage
Carpenter’s Roofing & Sheet Metal
Heart Care Imaging
James Brown
Lauri J. Goldstein & Associates
NAPA Auto Parts
Seabranch ShipCenter
Since 2012
Ameriprise Financial Services
Commissioner Anne Scott
Florida Living Realty
Forward Electric & Air Conditioning
Junior Achievement
Juno Shoe Girl
Water Pointe Realty Group
Since 2013
ActiveCanvas Website Design
Hobe Sound ShipCenter
JRC Consulting Group
Keyes Company – DeMiranda
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Martin County School Board/Superintendent
Merritt Family Chiropractic
Stuart Business Systems
Treasure Coast Urgent and Family Care
Tykes & Teens
Since 2014
Breathe Healthier Air
www.hobesound.org
Elite Payroll Solutions
Fair Wind Air Charter
NVU Hair and Nails
O’Donnell Impact Windows & Storm Protection
Raymond Stewart
The Sea Urchin
Treasure Coast Provisions
Since 2015
Alzheimers Community Care
Seacoast Bank – Mortgage Loan Officer, Trudi Onus
New Members Candidates:
Caroline Barca Campaign for Martin County Tax
Collector
Caroline Barca
P.O. Box 3363
Stuart, FL 34995
772-485-2216
www.carolinebarca4martintc.com
Joshua Ferraro Candidate for Martin County School
Board District 5
Joshua Ferraro
665 SW Lighthouse Drive
Palm City, FL 34990
772-283-6837
www.voteforjoshferraro.weebly.com
Rick Kozell Candidate for Congress District 18
Rick Kozell
P.O. Box 2172
Jupiter, FL 33468
561-252-5423
Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch Candidate for Martin
County Commission
Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch
18 Riverview Drive
Stuart, FL 34996
772-486-3818
www.votejtl.com