COMMUNITY CONNECTION:

Art Serve Lights Up Chamber Building







The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber together with Leadership Fort Lauderdale and Art Serve hosted the first Art Serve reception at the Chamber building. The featured artist was Rick Esposito. Esposito has participated in a range of different shows and topics in the United States. His work has generated great interest among local and foreign art lovers. Sponsored by S.MARK Graphics. Photos by Art Pollack, artpollack.com

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:

Happy New Year.

Please join me in getting involved in 2009. Following are upcoming events to be aware of:

• Thursday January 8 - Tower Forum - Fort Lauderdale Mayoral Debate, 7:15 am

• Thursday January 8 - Tower Club, Member Mixer, 6:00 pm

• Thursday January 15 - Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, "After Hours," 5:30 pm

• Wednesday January 21 - Riverwalk Trust, Membership Event, 5:30 pm

If you'd like to attend any of these events, just let me know.

Best wishes --

Mark

BUSINESS NETWORKING:

Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce presents 2008 "Salute to Business" awards dinner
Each year, the Chamber recognizes top individuals in our community. This year's gala is coming up on Thursday November 6, 2008. For further information, contact Connie Edery at 954-462-6000, ext. 8760 or connie@ftlchamber.com.

BUSINESS NETWORKING:

Neighborhood Marketing 101
One of the best ways to get business in Fort Lauderdale is by getting involved in the community. I recommend joining a minimum of three organizations. I've selected the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Riverwalk Trust and the Tower Club. Click on the link to learn more about these. What's neat about these three is their membership's overlap, giving me the opportunity to build relationships quicker.

BUSINESS NETWORKING:

A Great Networking Event

When I first moved here back in 2001, I joined the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. I immediately volunteered my time and got involved. I joined the Small Business Committee and became very active and invented “Jazz in the Hall,” a trade-show designed for small business mixing jazz music with a cocktail reception. The annual event brings over 30 exhibitors and a crowd of 300 members to the Chamber building. It’s excellent networking and a great way to expose yourself. The next Jazz in the Hall is coming up Thursday October 30 beginning at 5:30 pm. It takes place at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, 512 NE Third Avenue.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION:

Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Board Members