Vol. 25 Issue 1 February-April 2016

Hobe Sound Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 1507Hobe Sound, Florida 33475Phone (772) 546-4724Fax (772) 546-9969www.hobesound.org

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Hobe Sound Chamber ofCommerce Calendar

February, March, April 2016

◆ February Meetings ◆Wednesday, February 3rd

AMBASSADORS MEETING12:00pm at the Chamber Office

Tuesday, February 9th and 23rdHOBE SOUND TOASTMASTERS MEETING

7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College, Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor,

11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe SoundOpen to Chamber members and the publicCall 772-546-4724 for more information.

Monday, February 15thBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5:30pm at the Chamber Office

◆ February Events ◆Friday, February 5th, 12th, and 26th

SCORE COUNSELING10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office Free service. To schedule an appointment

call 772-546-4724

Saturday and Sunday, February 6th & 7thHOBE SOUND FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

10:00am-5:00pmDixie Highway South of Bridge Road

Free and open to the publicFor information call 772-546-4724

Thursday, February 11thMONTHLY BREAKFAST

8:00-9:15am at The Pine School 12350 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound

Sponsored by Crown Car CareRSVP Required/No Shows Will Be Billed

Register online at www.hobesound.org$12 Members/$15 Non-members

Saturday, February 13thSECOND SATURDAY

DOWNTOWN ART STROLL6:00-9:00pm

Begins Dixie Highway at Taste RestaurantNo fee to attend/no reservations necessary

Tuesday, February 16thNEW MEMBER ORIENTATION LUNCHEON

12:00-1:30pm at Hobe Sound Bible CollegeHerron Center, Administration Building, 2nd Floor

11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe SoundBy Invitation

Wednesday, February 17thPRESIDENT’S COUNCIL LUNCHEON

11:30-1:00pm at Medalist Village Club7700 SE Medalist Place, Hobe SoundCo-hosted with Atty. Marc R. Gaylord

By Invitation Only

Wednesday, February 24thBUSINESS AFTER HOURS

5:00-7:30pm at Hobe Sound Office Plaza11450 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound

Co-sponsored by Hobe Sound Office Plaza and HobeSound Community Chest$10 Members/$15 Non-

members/$5 Social MembersRegister online at www.hobesound.org

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PELICANPELICAN

Win a prize by being one of the first 10 peo-ple to find the tiny Pelican in one of the ads inthis issue and then call the business advertised.Let them know you found him in their ad inthe November/December/January issue.

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We are happy to announce the Board of Directorswho will be taking us through the 35th year of theHobe Sound Chamber of Commerce.

“The Chamber has been growing at an extraordi-nary rate over the last year and the dynamics of thisgrowth requires a Board of Directors able to move itup a notch to keep up with the current economy andthe 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 mem-bers who will be guiding our Chamber through thisanniversary year.”

Not only is this our 35th anniversary, but it is alsoa politically charged year with a presidential electionand all the changes that brings to our country andour community.

Leading the Board this year as President is IkeCrumpler of Upstairs CommunicationsInternational, a highly successful local public rela-tions company. President Elect is Jonathan Milton ofMilton Engineering Consultants. The new Treasureris Doug Smith of Janus Background Investigations,and Theresa Smith of Beaches Hair Studio, a 12-yearmember of the Chamber, will be Secretary. ThisBoard also boasts Ralph Davino as Historian. Ralphis a long-time Hobe Sound resident, a past presidentof the Board and successful local business entrepre-neur. Immediate Past President, Steve Fenton, FedExGround, remains onboard to help continue the legacyof the 2015 leadership.

Directors on the Board are Glen Alexander,Strategic Realty; Tony Barletta, BrightwayInsurance/Barletta Agency; Melinda Brault, GeminyeDesign Group; Michael Dooley, IllustratedProperties; Michael Ennis, Michael EnnisConstruction; Marlene Filer, Celebrities Fore Kids;Jan McDonald, AMAC Insurance Agency; RobertMcLean, Avalon Air; Trudi Onus, Seacoast BankMortgage Loan Officer; Dr. Nicole Townsley,Merritt Family Chiropractic; and Atty. BrandonWoodward, The Law Office of Brandon Woodward.

The Chamber also boasts a cohesive and experiencedstaff that, in cooperation with the 2016 Board, willmove the Chamber forward. This year Angela Hoffman,will celebrate 5 years as Executive Director, and JanOtten, Director of Member Services, will celebrate 10years in her position. In addition, Jennifer Ahern joinedthe staff in April 2015 as Account Executive and isresponsible for bringing in approximately 40 new mem-bers since that time. New bookkeeper/office manager,Mary Palczer has come to the Chamber with many yearsof experience in the area in the hospitality industry andas a former employee of the Martin County Convention& Visitors Bureau. Rounding out the office staff is adedicated and experienced group of volunteers whosefaithful service is priceless.

With a dynamic Team and Board such as this the 35thAnniversary year promises to be unmatched in theChamber’s past history and a motivating force for itsfuture growth and success.

Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce Announces the NewBoard of Directors for Their 35th Anniversary Year

Front row: Ike Crumpler, Upstairs Communications International,Theresa Smith, Beaches Hair Studio, Marlene Filer, Celebrities ForeKids, Melinda Brault, Geminye Design Group, Trudi Onus, SeacoastBank Mortgages, Jonathan Milton, Milton Engineering Consultants,Jan McDonald, AMAC Insurance, Brandon Woodward, The LawOffice of Brandon Woodward, Steve Fenton, FedEx GroundBack row: Tony Barletta, Brightway Insurance/Barletta Agency, RalphDavino, Secure Storage of Martin County, Doug Smith, JanusBackground Investigations, Robert McLean, Avalon Air, NicoleTownsley, Merritt Family Chiropractic, Glen Alexander, StrategicRealty, and Mike Dooley, Illustrated Properties Not Pictured:Michael Ennis, Michael Ennis Construction

Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce2016 Board of Directors

OfficersPresident: Ike Crumpler, Upstairs CommunicationsPresident Elect: Jonathan Milton, Milton EngineeringConsultantsTreasurer: Doug Smith Janus InvestigationsSecretary: Theresa Smith Beaches Hair StudioPast President: Steve Fenton, Fenton ServicesHistorian: Ralph Davino, Secure Storage of Martin County

Board of DirectorsGlen Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Strategic RealtyTony Barletta . . .Brightway Insurance/Barletta AgencyMelinda Brault . . . . . . . . . . . .Geminye Design GroupMichael Dooley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated PropertiesMichael Ennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ennis ConstructionMarlene Filer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celebrities Fore KidsJan McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AMAC InsuranceRobert “Bob” McLean . . . . . . . . . . . . .Avalon Air, Inc.Trudi Onus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeacoastBank - MortgagesNicole Townsley . . . . . . . . . .Merritt Family ChiropracticBrandon Woodward . .Law Office of Brandon Woodward

2016 President’s CouncilTom Balling . . . . . .Treasure Coast Irrig/Rood LandscapeMike Bouse . . . . .Berkshire Hathaway HS Florida RealtyAmy Brunjes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Power & LightBlake Capps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Capps RoofingJohn Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JRC Consulting GroupScott Fay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bridge Boat & RV StorageMarlene Filer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Celebrities Fore KidsMarc Gaylord . . . . . . .Law Office of Marc R. GaylordPaul L. Kleinfeld . . .First Florida Dev. & ConstructionSteve Landwersiek . . . . . .Ameriprise Financial ServicesGary Lesser . . . . . . . . . .Lesser, Lesser, Landy & SmithJason Lovelady . . . .Carpenter’s Roofing & Sheet MetalCal Meeker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Living RealtyPete Morello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The UPS StoreDerreck Ogden . . . . . . .Word of Mouth Comp. & Elect.Jeff Sabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waste ManagementTony Sementelli . . . . . . . . . . .Hobe Sound ShipCenterDr. Charles & Jessica Simpson . . . .Simpson Advanced

Chiropractic & Medical CenterJames Stedham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CostcoSue Stutzke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nightingale Private CareFrank & JoAnn Tricarico . . . . . . . .Metz Construction

Ambassador CommitteeJanet Otten . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director, Chamber StaffAmber Shirk, SeacoastBank . . . . . . .Committee ChairPeggy Batch-Gattone, The Keyes Company . . .SecretaryTheresa Smith, Beaches Hair Studio . . . . . . .Vice ChairBill Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glory AssociationGeorge Kleine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Smart SourceNoreen Nelson-Slenker . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated PropertiesRalph Perrone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Cancer SocietySharyl Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illustrated PropertiesKim Toth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward JonesLinda Wolf . . . . . . . . . . .ActiveCanvas Interactive Media

StaffAngela Hoffman, Executive Director

Janet Otten, Director of Member ServicesMary Palczer, Bookkeeper/Office Manager

VolunteersJudy Arbeznik, Carol Branch, Marge Cabaniss,

Lois & Al Dillaire, Bette Evans, Suzan Hughes, LillianJohnson, Bobbi Kauffman, George Kleine, Jeanne Nash, Richard Nash, Rich Otten, Ray Stewart, & Jean Tierney

The Hobe Sound Pelican is published quarterly by theHobe Sound Chamber of Commerce

11954 SE Dixie, Hobe Sound, FL 33455772-546-4724

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-3:30pm

Managing Editor:Janet Otten, Director of Member Services

Production:Theresa Dormi, Tandem VA

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We welcome feedback of all kinds and are especiallygrateful to hear positive words about Hobe SoundChamber referral programs and opportunities.Recently, we received praises from member RonWalters of Elite Payroll Solutions. It is words of appre-ciation like this, from our members, that inspires cre-ativity and motivation.

Ron wrote to us and said, “What a great organiza-tion to join! Kudos to Angela Hoffman and the staffat the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce! Wheremost Chambers boast about their ability to help youwith networking, marketing and sales, this Chamberactually delivers.

In my first year as a member of this friendly, profes-sional and local Chamber, I was not only able to meetsome wonderful business owners, I also increased mybook of business significantly. Their monthly events

and sponsorships allowed me tospread the word about mycompany’s history and thevalue proposition we offer toother Chamber members.

If you have ever consideredjoining a Chamber ofCommerce in Martin, or thesurrounding counties, I strongly urge you to considerjoining the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce,where members (not politics) come first.”

– Ron Walters, Senior Business ConsultantELITE PAYROLL SOLUTIONScell: 561-299-7310, office: 772-220-8600 ext. 111email: rwalters@elitepayroll.netweb: www.elitepayroll.net

Praises from a Chamber Member!

Proudly Hosted by the Hobe Sound Chamber Celebrating 15 Years in Hobe Sound!

THANK YOU SPONSORS

HOBE SOUND WOMEN'S CLUB • AMAC INSURANCE AGENCYCELEBRITIES FORE KIDS • ILLUSTRATED PROPERTIES-DOOLEY

STRATEGIC REALTY SERVICES • FLORIDA LIVING REALTYMICHAEL ENNIS CONSTRUCTION

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Community News

Local Business CommunitySteps Up to Make RenovationProject a Success!

Thanks to the help of local businesses, Hobe SoundBible College recently initiated a major renovationproject to upgrade both campus residence halls.Discounted skilled labor and materials, as well asrooms named in memory of friends and loved onesenabled the school to upgrade many of the rooms, rest-rooms, and exterior of the buildings.

Thanks to the following local businesses who madethe renovation project a success: Harry and TheNatives, Addison Drywall, Chambers Electric, JimOlsen, CPA, Stuart Rubber Stamp, Home Depot,Palm City Plastering, Dave’s Plumbing, MartinCounty Sheet Metals, Eddie Robledo Painting, SafeClean Carpets, Sherwin Williams Flooring, and ScottFay - Bridge Boat and RV Storage.

Hobe Sound Toasters KeepOn Toasting

During this 35th Anniversary year for the HobeSound Chamber, Toastmasters International’s localclub, Hobe Sound Toasters, continues to partner withthe Chamber giving its members an opportunity tolearn leadership and communication skills that canhelp them in their business and personal lives.

Toasters founder, Rich Otten, stated, “We are proudto be celebrating our 8th year as a chartered member ofToastmasters International in cooperation with theHobe Sound Chamber. Our club is open to the com-munity as well as Chamber members and we have anamazing mix of individuals from all walks of life, fromyoung to mature, who come to learn to communicatebetter, listen better and feel comfortable speakingbefore a group or even one on one.”

Hobe Sound Toasters has been designated a“Presidents Distinguished Club” by ToastmastersInternational and offers a learn-by-doing environmentwhere you can reach your goals at your own pace. Forinformation about Hobe Sound Toasters, visitwww.1206922.toastmastersclubs.org. For informationabout Toastmasters International go to www.toastmas-ters.org. Or call the Chamber office at (772) 546-4724.

Hobe Sound Golf ClubOffers Junior Membership

Hobe Sound Golf Club has created a new member-ship category for junior golfers age 21 and under who areserious about the game. This membership is designed forthe younger golfer whose parents do not play golf.

The Junior Golfer has full use of golf facilities (courseand practice areas) with certain restrictions. This mem-bership is offered to the Junior Golfer with a SocialMembership (or Summer/Social Membership) of theparent sponsor.

Junior Golf Members must abide by all rules and reg-ulations of the Club and meet golf-ready standards set bythe Head Golf Professional.

Interested applicants can find more informationabout HSGC on the Club’s website at www.hobesound-golfclub.com or by contacting Membership DirectorMichele Blanco at (772) 545-3017 or mblanco@hobe-

soundgolfclub.com. Tours of the clubhouse and golfcourse can be gladly arranged.

Hobe Sound Golf Club is currently offering non-equity golf memberships with no initiation fee.Discerning golfers will find that HSGC offers the bestprivate club value on the Treasure Coast. Equity,Executive, and Social Memberships are also available.

Hobe Sound Golf Club is a member-owned, Joe Lee-designed private course nestled among preserved wet-lands and massive oak hammocks. Established in 1988,its magnificent 6,664-yard course poses an enjoyablechallenge for all levels of play. The Club prides itself onpresenting golf the way it should be... an impeccablymaintained course with no tee times. As one of the mostwelcoming private golf clubs in South Florida, HobeSound enjoys a great sense of camaraderie, where mem-bers and their families share an appreciation for the gameand its social aspects. For more information, please call(772) 545-3017 or visit www.hobesoundgolfclub.comand www.facebook.com/hobesoundgolfclub.

Photo ProvidedThanks to Harry McArthur for donating a room in memory ofMartha Finney.

Hobe Sound Murals ProjectReaches #20 Milestone!“What art offers is space - a certain breathing roomfor the spirit.” ~ John Updike

The newest Mural #20, titled “Creating Yourself ” isa burst of color and symbols cascading across the southwall of new Chamber members - ChildrenAcrossAmericaFL. Their “Amazing Things” office and pro-gramming space for youth, family and community, islocated at 10830 Federal Highway. The mural cele-brates learning the languages of science, math, music,literature, and the importance of nurturing creativityin youth and throughout our lives.

Since 2009, each new Hobe Sound Murals project hasappeared and then blended like carefully embroidereddetails in the fabric of our community. When contem-plating any of the 20 murals completed so far, one cansense that the goal to “Create an outdoor gallery of beau-tiful walls, honoring our rich history, present vitality andfuture promise,” is being accomplished.

Among other images, a vivid floral backdrop blos-somed at Bluewater Landscape’s Garden Center, a setof French doors are flung open to a tropical beachalongside Hobe Sound Deli, seasons shift seamlesslyamong the campers at Copley’s RV, the patios of TasteRestaurant offer a dreamy jungle of tropical fruit trees

and garden quilt of flowers, a tranquil scene of an oldFlorida memory is celebrated on the JenkinsLandscape building and even the old train stationfound a place by the tracks again at the Art Gallery.

From Dixie Highway, down Bridge Road and upUS1 each additional creation visually links our corri-dors and showcases the amazing talents of 44 profes-sional guest artists, as well as the collective skills of over100 hobby painters & community members. All par-ticipants are honored on each wall’s plaque and a fewvery special people have gone above and beyond withtheir dedication and help on numerous endeavors.

In the beginning, the grass roots efforts were solelycoordinated by Nadia and Josef Utto with the backingof their company - Urban Camouflage Arts. Fundingcame from them, the assistance of several local grants,initial supply donations, some welcomed buildingpatronage and the much-appreciated labor of all whogenerously donated their time and services.

In 2011, the Mural Project matured to become partof Landmark Arts, Inc., a not for profit organizationdedicated to “Creating Community Culture and pro-moting an enriched community experience throughthe arts.” Its creation was formed to support themurals and another initiative – the WorldFountain/9.11 Memorial, (currently on – hold forboth site and partnership review).

Nadia continues to provide individual professionalservices as an Urban Camouflage artist along with itsliability insurance, scaffolding equipment, etc., butspearheads the mural project’s growth as one ofLandmark Arts six volunteer Board Members; JenniferFerrari, Tom Fucigna, Martha Ann Kneiss, BoshaStone and Josef Utto.

The general economy, building owner and businesstenant budget parameters, continue to affect the fund-ing of each mural. Not including the artist’s remuner-ation, the average basic cost per mural begins at$1,500. Currently, guest painters are compensatedwith either an agreed upfront stipend or after projecttime and costs are tallied, the remaining budget isdivided by individual hourly efforts. These amountshave varied among specific projects. At the nationalstandard rate of $15 per square foot, the project hasprovided nearly $250,000 of mural value throughouttown for approximately only $20,000 over the courseof 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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To learn more and become a part of the endeavor,please contact project coordinator Nadia Utto at 561-762-9202 or nadiautto@comcast.net/www.land-markarts.us.

Gear Up for the RubberDuck Derby in March!

The Hobe Sound/Port Salerno Rotary is gearing upfor the annual Rubber Duck Derby that will be comingon March 26th at Sailfish Splash Water Park.

At 5:00pm on Saturday of Easter weekend, hundredsof sponsored rubber ducks will come barreling downthe big slide to the “Lazy River” to win the big prizes.

The Rubber Duck Derby is a fund raising event tobenefit the Rotary water safety programs like “Josh theBaby Otter” and the water park’s safety training pro-grams for the lifeguards.

The Rotary Stuart Noon club is joining the local clubthis year and hopefully it will be an even greater successthan last year. At this time, donations from Chambermembers and others will be gratefully accepted.

Tickets for sponsorship of the ducks will be availablesoon from Rotarians for $10.00 or 3 for $25.00. Formore information, contact Tony DeLorenzo at 772-263-0529.

Please note that Hobe Sound/Port Salerno Rotarynow has a new meeting day, time and place: Fridaymornings at 7:30am at the Champions Club atSummerfield in Stuart.

Martin County SchoolDistrict Federal GraduationRates Increase Top Five in State

The Florida Department of Education releasedFederal Graduation Rates today for the 2014-2015school year. The report shows that the MartinCounty School District’s federal graduation rate is88.9%, a slight increase over the 2013-2014 ratewhich was 88.8%.

The report also shows that Martin County’s 2014-2015 Federal Graduation Rate is the fifth highestamong Florida’s 67 school districts and is significant-ly above Florida’s state average of 77.8%.

The Martin County School District has three tra-ditional high schools: Jensen Beach High School,Martin County High School, and South Fork HighSchool; and one charter high school: Clark AdvancedLearning Center. The graduation rates for theDistrict also include data from special schoolsSpectrum Junior/Senior High and WilloughbyLearning Center.

“I am ecstatic about the work being done in ourschools to improve the graduation rate as it demon-strates the commitment of the Martin CountySchool District to all students,” said SuperintendentLaurie J. Gaylord. “I am so proud of our students,parents, and staff for their hard work. The successfulcompletion of high school is not only an opportunityfor the future of our students, but also a benefit forour entire community.”

Federal Graduation Rate 2014-2015 2013-2014Martin Cty School Dist 88.9% 88.8% Florida total 77.8% 76.1%

Grad Rate by School 2014-2015 2013-2014Jensen 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 canbe found at:http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/data-sys/edu-info-accountability-services/pk-12-public-school-data-pubs-reports/students.stml

Organization Description: Children Across AmericaFL, Inc. was founded in 2012 as a solely community-based organization providing programs and services inlocal communities free of charge as possible. Theirmission is to provide access to preventative healthcare,support for homeless youth, prevention programmingand literacy support. After years of being a grassrootscommunity-based organization, CAAFL has decidedto set roots in a building and has moved into the for-mer Mama Mia's Restaurant as an Artists’ Collective,Wellness & Community Resource Center. The spaceallows them to provide preventative programming andalso serve as an avenue to the arts, music, gardeningand community cohesion.

Crossroads Consulting International, LLCBlanche Wells, Melinda Nemiroff, Debra Lawrence11704 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455772-675-2110www.crossroadsconsultinginternationalllc.comBusiness Classification: Medical & Health CareOrganization Description: Crossroads Consulting'sapproach towards treating their clients utilizes a com-bination of professional and life experiences coupledwith a common sense approach which helps clientsregain mental and physical balance. They use effectivecollaboration and many years of in-depth experience toprovide their clients with the tools they need to effec-tive, positive change in their life.

Digi Tech SolutionsSusan DiGiacomo4285 SW Martin Highway, Palm City, FL 34990772-284-3864www.digitechsolutionspalmcity.comBusiness Classification: Web Site DevelopersOrganization Description: Digi Tech Solutions offerssmall businesses an innovative and affordable solutionto digital media. With photography, videography andwebsite and graphic design Digi Tech helps theirclients have a presence on the web and social media.They offer graphic design, website design and searchengine optimization.

Health Source of StuartDr. Alyssa Kenyon 4401 SE Federal Highway, Ste. 104, Stuart, FL 34997772-286-1720www.healthsourcechiro.comBusiness Classification: Chiropractors

HJA Design Studio, LLCMichael Houston50 East Ocean Blvd., Ste. 101, Stuart, FL 34994772-678-7200www.hjadesignstudio.comBusiness Classification: Landscape & IrrigationServicesOrganization Description: HJA Design Studio is anaward-winning landscape architecture and land planningfirm founded by Michael Houston, ASLA in 2010 inStuart. HJA has a wide swath of expertise in areas ofplanning as broad as local government approvals, emi-nent domain expert witness, resort and community plan-ning and detailed landscape architecture. The firm hasworked with hundreds of clients on all types and scales ofprojects throughout the Treasure Coast as well as aroundthe world. Their goal is to always add value to theirclient's projects and the communities they are located in.

IBMSECUTiffany Greenough300 Avenue of the Champions, Ste. 115Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33487561-982-4700

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Welcome New Members:About TimeGabe Ellenson8880 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455Business Classification: JewelersOrganization Description: Gabe Ellenson is a localartisan who designs and makes jewelry and is well-known in the area for his watch and clock repairs.

Advanced PrintingKen Furcron3454 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart, FL 34997772-223-0360www.advancedprintingstuart.comBusiness Classification: Printers/Direct Mail/PrintDistributors

All Florida Investigations & Security Services, Inc.Richard Stein2140 N U.S. Highway OneFt. Pierce, FL 34946772-595-5335www.afbb.usBusiness Classification: Private Investigation/Background Screening

Bealls Outlet Hobe SoundLaura Conner8859 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455772-545-8550www.beallsflorida.comBusiness Classification: Retail SalesOrganization Description: Bealls Outlet Hobe Soundfeatures retail gifts, clothing and home decor. They arelocated in the Winn Dixie Plaza on Bridge Road.

Berry Fresh CaféMitch Timoteo1429 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994772-324-8287www.berryfreshcafe.bizBusiness Classification: Restaurants/Catering/FoodServicesOrganization Description: Berry Fresh is locally ownedand operated serving farm fresh ingredients. Shoplocal. Eat local. Berry Fresh is open for breakfast andlunch daily. They also cater special events and hostgroups and luncheons.

Brown & Brown InsuranceBeth Garcia1201 W Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 130Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309443-623-6058Business Classification: InsuranceOrganization Description: With over 75 years in busi-ness, Brown & Brown Insurance is the 6th largest insur-ance brokerage and the largest within the State of Florida.Beth Garcia has over 25 years industry experience andspecializes in commercial insurance, workers compensa-tion, auto insurance, liability, property, employmentpractices liability, cyber liability and employee benefits.Although Beth works out of the Ft. Lauderdale office(the 2nd largest office within Brown & Brown) sheresides in Stuart with her husband and two children.

Children Across America FL, Inc.Anne Leavitt10835 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455772-475-6227www.childrenacrossamericafl.comBusiness Classification: Non-Profit Organizations

www.ibmsecu.orgBusiness Classification: BanksOrganization Description: The IBMSECU is a mem-ber-owned Credit Union that serves St. Lucie, Martin,Palm Beach and Broward counties. They offer low loanrates and free checking accounts. They are a non-profitorganization here to serve their Members and savethem time and money.

Lightworkers Holistic CenterDonna Jones11844 SE Old Dixie Highway, Ste. AHobe Sound, FL 33455772-214-1135www.lightworkersholisticcenter.comBusiness Classification: Medical & Health CareOrganization Description: Lightworkers HolisticCenter, recently relocated to Hobe Sound, is an inno-vative alternative health center offering a variety ofhealing modalities addressing body, mind and spirit.They are a force of three practitioners working individ-ually and/or collectively in their unique intensive ses-sions to meet the needs of each individual. They offerreiki, Cranial sacral, Lymphatic Drainage, HealingTouch, Neuro Emotional Therapy, GuidedMeditation, Alternative Therapies and classes.

Oceana CoffeeAmy Angelo150 N U.S. Highway One #1, Tequesta, FL 33469561-401-2453www.oceanacoffee.comBusiness Classification: Restaurants/Catering/FoodServicesOrganization Description: Oceana Coffee is PalmBeach County’s first specialty grade coffee roaster.Their focus is on small batch roasting to enhance andhighlight the array of flavor possibilities in their spe-cialty grade, properly roasted coffee. They strive toeducate their customers about the coffee itself and thegeographical location of origin as well as how to prop-erly prepare, store, and taste their fine product. This isall accomplished with the highest level of customerservice possible, provided in a comfortable yet sophis-ticated atmosphere.

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Today people are business networking more thanever. What I mean by business networking is going toevents with other business people and trying to makemore contacts for future business, or more importantly,finding referral partners (a referral partner is a term weuse at JRC Consulting Group that identifies a personwhom we pass referrals with on a regular basis). Theseevents are important to many business people andunfortunately many people take them very lightly anddo not think of these meetings as an opportunity tomake a first impression. I could write an entire bookon my networking experiences over the past 30 yearsthat would make you laugh, cry, read in stunned shockand sometimes not believe what you are reading.

A few years ago I was at a networking event that I willremember forever. I did the usual check in and as Ilooked at the sea of people I started scanning the roomfor someone I did not know. When you attend network-ing events one of your objectives should always be tomeet new people. Bingo, within seconds I saw a gentle-man standing by himself. I casually walked over to himand introduced myself. As he said hello and started tointroduce himself I was almost knocked over by a heavydose of bad breath! I tried to step back a step however,he felt obligated to get closer. As he is telling me allabout how great his company is and how he can helpevery single person in the world the next thing I knewhe was putting his arm around on my shoulder like wehave been friends for years. I decided that out of thekindness of my heart I would help him out and offerhim one of my mints. When he stated he did not needone I almost fell on the floor both from amazement andthe odor of his breath. I decided that it was time for meto go and excused myself to go to the restroom.

Why I am sharing this particular story is so that you

understand the impor-tance of your hygieneand appearance whengoing to events. Beingproperly dressed for anevent is just as impor-tant. Either shave orhave a beard, not inbetween (unless you arestarting a new beard),and of course make sureyou have breath mints.When it comes to dress-ing, make sure youdress the part of what your business happens to be. Ifyou are a pool cleaner you may not have to wear a suitto a regular Chamber of Commerce event, however ifyou are going to an awards dinner you should dust offthe suit and make it look good. Also, you should alwayskeep in mind the dress code for certain facilities. I wasinvolved in a networking group for years and we met atlocal private country club and we had a strict dress codefor the meeting that we had to enforce for the club. Itruly appreciated that. The bottom line is you shouldalways be ready to meet your next biggest client, referralpartner or your existing clients, because you never knowwhen your next gigantic client or referral source isstanding right in front of you.

For more information on how jrc Consulting Groupmay help you increase your sales please contact JohnCarr via email john@jrcconsultinggroup.com.

John Carr is the founder of JRC Consulting Group,4440 PGA Blvd Suite 600, Palm Beach Gardens, FL33410. Telephone: 561-623-5349.

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Business Networking and First Impressions! Part OneSubmitted By John Carr, JR Consulting Group

Have you, or someone you know, received a phonecall from a complete stranger who said your computerwas in danger of crashing? They said that they workwith – insert any legitimate computer/software companyhere – and your computer sent them a message that it isabout to crash. This crash will result in a catastrophic lossof all of your data. Once they have you significantly con-cerned for the security of your personal information,they indicate that they can fix the issue for you over thephone. All you have to do is permit them remote accessto your computer and pay a technical support fee, whichcan be several hundred dollars.

The truth is, unless you have made some special kindof contractual arrangement, your computer will nevertake it upon itself to contact another organization. Youmay ask, how do they know my name and other personalinformation? Simple. It is available through a variety ofpublic directories and databases.

For example, they can go to different websites toobtain residential addresses in an area. Then they simplygo to that county’s Property Appraisers website andacquire personal information associated with thataddress. Now a call can be made and they can ask for theresident by name and be able to verify their homeaddress. This minimal amount of information is oftenenough to convince some people the call is legitimate.

Here are some tipsto remember.

• Recognize yourcomputer is not con-tacting people for you

• Do not giveremote computeraccess to anyone youdid not contact forhelp, and then onlyafter you are certainthey are a trusted serv-ice provider

• Never give person-al information to any-one you do not knowand trust

• Never provide your financial or credit card informa-tion to anyone you do not know and trust

• No legitimate company will contact you and ask youfor your password or other confidential information

Dennis Root, FCPP, FCP, VSPD is the founder of theDennis Root Public Safety Foundation, Inc. The mailingaddress is: Post Office Box 443, Port Salerno, Florida34992. For more information, call 772-324-8147 orvisit www.DennisRootPublicSafetyFoundation.org.

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Prestige LandscapeStanley Preston12195 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455772-546-8859Business Classification: Landscape & IrrigationServicesOrganization Description: Prestige Landscapers designand maintain residential and commercial properties.The garden center is open 5 days a week and showcasesa variety of plants to help you turn your yard into abeautiful tropical oasis. Prestige is a garden center butalso specializes in landscape design and maintenance.

SF Designs, Inc.Stephanie Ferguson12330 SE Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455772-285-0613www.stephaniefergusoncollection.comBusiness Classification: Interior DesignOrganization Description: SF Designs, Inc. was estab-lished in 2006. They are excited to have made the move

Welcome New Members:

from Stuart to their hometown, Hobe Sound. They arean interior design company that caters to residents andcommercial properties. You may have seen some of theirwork in the Children’s Home Society’s homes in recentyears. As a company, they are dedicated to achievingtheir client’s vision. Their owner, Stephanie Ferguson, isalso a designer of extravagant coastal shell work and hasrecently launched her own pillow/fabric collection.

Simpson Advanced Chiropractic & Medical CenterDr. Charles and Jessica Simpson104 SE Lonita Street, Stuart, FL 34994772-463-2344www.simpsonmedical.comBusiness Classification: Chiropractors

Sonia Amber, CNASonia Amber5978 SE Franklin Place, Hobe Sound, FL 33455561-909-7271Business Classification: Companion ServicesOrganization Description: Sonia Amber has lived in theHobe Sound area since 2000. She is serving the commu-nity doing private duty home health care. She is caregiverto several elderly people in the area and hopes to expandher clientele. She is a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant,conducting engaging physical therapy exercises and con-versing with or reading aloud to patients to keep themmenatally and physically healthy and alert. She is also acertified Med-Tech, which allows her to administer med-ication. Prior to home health care Sonia was activitiesassistant at the Manors of Hobe Sound where she gainedexperience with dementia and Alzheimer patients.

Sunshine Golf CartsBob Wolf2926 SE Waaler Street, Stuart, FL 34997772-286-7416www.sunshinegolfcar.comBusiness Classification: Golf Equipment/ Accessories/Cars

Sure Show HandymanPatrick J. Muldoon6920 SE Congress Street, Hobe Sound, FL 33455585-474-4859Business Classification: General Contractors/HomeRepairsOrganization Description: Sure Show Handyman,LLC can do just about anything to help you maintainyour home. Patrick Muldoon offers free estimates, justcall him to discuss the details. His services are promptand professional. Patrick is a veteran, retired from 23years of service in the Army.

Tequesta Brewing CompanyMatt Webster287 S U.S. Highway Once, Tequesta, FL 33469561-745-5000www.tequestabrewing.comBusiness Classification: Restaurants/Catering/FoodServicesOrganization Description: Tequesta Brewing Companywas founded by Matt Webster and Fran Andrewlevichin 2011. They produce quality handcrafted beers foryour enjoyment in the gorgeous tasting room and 150local establishments. Always a fun time and great beer.

The Florida Fresh Market and CaféMonica DiCapos710 S Colorado Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994352-229-5613www.DiCapos.comBusiness Classification: Grocery StoresOrganization Description: The Florida Fresh Marketand Cafe is located in Downtown Stuart and operates as

a market and foodery. The Florida Fresh MeatCompany produces and distributes a full line of localsustainable, chemical free meat. Their product line con-sists of free range gourmet grass-fed and finished angusbeef, as well as pasture-raised pork, lamb, goat andchicken. Through their network of local ranches andfarms they also have preservative-free, farm-raised, freshwater fed young tender gator, quail, duck and rabbit. AtDiCapos you will enjoy all of their fresh, organic pureingredients and homemade sauces. Food that is goodfor you can also taste great. They can’t wait to serve you.

Wells Fargo Business BankingAdemil Castrillo301 E Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994772-221-4441www.wellsfargo.comBusiness Classification: BanksOrganization Description: Wells Fargo’s BusinessBanking, part of Community Banking, serves small tomid-size businesses that have annual sales of $2 to $20million. Their more than 260,000 Business Bankingcustomers have complex financial services needs thatwarrant a dedicated business relationship manager(banker) and relationship management team. With549 locations across the company's 39-state footprint,Business Banking provides a comprehensive offering ofbusiness lending, cash management, and financialmanagement products and services to include:Traditional lines and loans, SBA loans, Wells FargoEquipment Financing, Wells Fargo Insurance,Merchant Services, Business Payroll and TreasuryManagement products and services.

YMCA of the Treasure CoastCharlene Foster1700 SE Monterey RoadStuart, FL 34996772-403-7808www.ymcatreasurecoast.comBusiness Classification: Non-Profit OrganizationsOrganization description: The mission of the YMCAof the Treasure Coast is to put Judeo-Christian princi-pals into practice through programs that build ahealthy spirit, mind and body for all. After 38 years ofserving the Treasure Coast, the Y understands whattheir community needs to be its best. The Y provideseveryone the opportunity to be healthy and thrive, toconnect with others, and contribute to a better com-munity. Everything the Y does is in service of makingus - as individuals and a community - better.

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George Kleine, Smart Source, Peggy Batch-Gattone, Keyes Company,Noreen Nelson-Slenker, Illustrated Properties, Linda Wolf, ActiveCanvas, Amber Shirk, Seacoast Bank, Shelly Snell, Habitat forHumanity, Sharyl Pratt, Illustrated Properties, Bill Brown, GloryAssociation, 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 HumanityVolunteer

Ribbon Cutting celebrating the opening of Habitatfor Humanity’s newest Restore location at 2090 NWFederal Highway in Stuart.

Habitat for HumanityMargot Graff2555 SE Bonita Street, Stuart, FL 34997772-223-9940www.habitatmartin.org

Front row: Kim Toth, Edward Jones, Sharyl Pratt, IllustratedProperties, Thomas Courtney, Courtney’s STUFFED Burgers,Meagan Emerson, Courtney’s STUFFED Burgers, KourtnieCourtney holding Taylor Courtney, Jan Otten, Hobe SoundChamber, Linda Wolf, ActiveCanvas, Peggy Batch-Gattone, TheKeyes Company Back row: George Kleine, Smart Source, EniedaJamies, Courtney’s STUFFED Burgers, and Debbie & ThomasCourtney

Courtney’s STUFFED Burgers, LLCThomas Courtney8855 SE Bridge RoadHobe Sound, FL 33455772-546-4093

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The Maltz Jupiter Theatre has earned 21 nominationsfor the 40th annual Carbonell Awards, South Florida’sequivalent of the Tony Awards®.

The Theatre garnered the most nominations of any ofthe nominated organizations in South Florida. By show,the Theatre earned 10 nominations for Les Misérables, sixfor Billy Elliot The Musical, four for Glengarry Glen Rossand one for The Wiz. Celebrating the best shows and per-formances in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beachcounties, Carbonell nominations encompass the entirelength of South Florida.

“We are honored and grateful that we are being recog-nized for four of the shows in our eclectic spectrum ofwork – including an epic musical (Les Misérables), aheartfelt 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 direc-tor and chief executive. “We are also thrilled for ourfriends at Palm Beach Dramaworks, who received 14nominations. It speaks to the high standard of work that’sbeing created here in Palm Beach County.”

In addition to earning double nominations for theTheatre in six of the categories (doubling the chances ofwinning), three of the Theatre’s nominees received doublenominations for both their work at the Theatre and othertheaters: J. Barry Lewis (who earned a Best Director of aPlay nomination for the Theatre’s production ofGlengarry Glen Ross and for Buried Child at Palm BeachDramaworks), Elizabeth Dimon (who earned a BestSupporting Actress in a Musical nomination for her per-formance in the Theatre’s production of Billy Elliot TheMusical and a Best Supporting Actress in a Play nomina-tion for her role in Summer Shorts at City Theatre) andRob Donohoe (who earned a Best Supporting Actor in aPlay nomination for his role in Glengarry Glen Ross, aswell as a Best Actor nomination for his role in BuriedChild at Palm Beach Dramaworks).

“I credit much of our success to the local and national

artists – including actors, directors, musical directors anddesigners – who contribute their creative talent to theMaltz Jupiter Theatre’s productions,” Kato said. “There isremarkable work being produced here in South Florida,and we’d like to congratulate all of the artists and design-ers who have been nominated.”

The nominations come just weeks before the Theatre’smuch-anticipated unveiling of shows for its 2016/17 sea-son, set to be announced Feb. 8.

And the Theatre’s current season is far from over, as thestage heats up with the current hit show The Will RogersFollies: A Life in Revue (onstage through January 31) andPeter 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 annualCarbonell Awards ceremony, set to be held on Monday,April 4, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts inFort Lauderdale.

The not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has becomeone of Florida’s preeminent professional theatres, com-mitted to production and education through its collabo-rations with local and national artists. Currently the state’slargest award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws100,000 people annually, serves a subscription base ofnearly 7,600 and has world-class classroom facilities insupport of its Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts,which serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatreis a member of the prestigious League of ResidentTheatres and has earned numerous Carbonell Awards,South Florida’s highest honor for artistic excellence,including the prestigious Bill Von Maurer Award forTheatrical Excellence. For more information about theTheatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory, visitwww.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561)575-2223.

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Maltz Jupiter Theatre Leads with Twenty-one Carbonell NominationsTheatre shines with South Florida’s annual equivalent of the Tony Awards®

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Toshiba Gives Back to LocalChristian College

Christine Pitts, Director of Public Relations forToshiba, presented a $5,000 gift to Hobe Sound BibleCollege Saturday, January 16. Pitts says that Toshiba isproud to partner with local non-profits who equipyoung people to strive for excellence. Hobe SoundBible College is a local fully accredited four yearChristian college.

Martin Health System andIndian River State CollegePartner to Expand NursingEducation on Treasure CoastFinancial commitment from MartinHealth System opens seats for nursingstudents at IRSC

Anticipating the need for additional nurses atTradition Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, MartinHealth System has partnered with Indian River StateCollege for expansion and enhancement of the IRSCnursing program. Owned and operated by MartinHealth System, Tradition Medical Center willrequire 200 additional nurses to be hired by 2018.To meet this challenge, Martin Health System hasmade a financial commitment to IRSC of $750,000to hire additional nursing faculty and enroll 80 addi-tional Associate Degree in Nursing students.

“IRSC has long been a valued partner with MartinHealth System in developing a skilled workforce thatprovides exceptional patient care,” said Robert L.Lord Jr., Senior Vice President and Chief OperatingOfficer for Martin Health System. “This collabora-tion will also have a beneficial impact on our localeconomy, with a significant number of new jobsbeing created for Treasure Coast residents.”

The partnership expands access to nursing educa-tion in the region with 40 new students admitted tothe IRSC nursing program for the current Spring2016 Semester and 40 new students for the Fall 2016Semester. The students will benefit from enhancedclinical experiences and hands-on learning at MartinHealth System in preparation for employment asRegistered Nurses.

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“We are very thankful for the collaborative relation-ship with Martin Health System. Their support enablesIRSC to expand access to nursing education and opensup opportunities for a rewarding nursing career on theTreasure Coast, providing far-reaching benefits for theeconomy and delivery of health care in our region,”said Dr. Edwin R. Massey, IRSC President.

The Martin Health System and college partner-ship was announced at the IRSC District Board ofTrustees meeting on January 26, with a Resolution ofAppreciation presented to Rob Lord.

New Year, New Name!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 StillCommitted to the Justice their clients Deserve anddedicated to providing legal services in the areas of:

Accidents & Personal InjuryBankruptcyCivil LitigationForeclosure DefenseReal Estate TransactionsCriminal LawEstate PlanningDivorce & Family LawWorkers CompensationThe attorneys and staff at Treasure Coast Legal are

committed to zealously advocating for each of theirclients, handling all of their legal needs and continu-ing to serve both their clients and the community.

Their contact information remains the same.They can be reached by calling 772-283-2626, visit-ing them online at www.treasurecoastlegal.com orthey are available for consultation by appointment atany of their convenient Treasure Coast locations.

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IN MEMORIAMWilliam P. “HAP" Harrington

August 27, 1926-January 24, 2016

It’s with a heavy heart that we inform you of thepassing of William Palmer (Hap) Harrington,founder of Floridians Fighting Falls on Sundaymorning, January 24, 2016 at 5:30am. Hap liveda life of thought, he was always thinking. Histhoughts and concerns led him to establishFloridians Fighting Falls. In an interview for theHobe Sound Currents (April 2013) Hap said, “IfI could just see a five percent reduction in falls, I’ddie a happy man.” Floridians Fighting Falls hasbeen striving to achieve his goals.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday,February 20, 10:00am at the StuartCongregational Church, 3110 SE Aster Lane,Stuart, FL 34994. A reception will be held follow-ing the memorial service at the Ridgeway MobileSubdivision Clubhouse located at 8347 SE SwanAvenue, Hobe Sound. In lieu of flowers the familyhas requested a donation to be made to Hap’s lega-cy: Floridians Fighting Falls, 8965 SE BridgeRd.,#9, Hobe Sound, FL 33455.

Barbara Harrington may be reached at 8149 SEEagle Ave., Hobe Sound, FL 33455, email, or(772) 233-1995.

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◆ March Meetings ◆Wednesday, March 2nd

AMBASSADORS MEETING12:00pm at Chamber Office

Tuesday, March 8th & 22ndHOBE SOUND

TOASTMASTERS MEETING7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College,

Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor, 11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound

Open to Chamber members and the publicCall 772-546-4724 for more information.

Monday, March 21stBOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING5:30pm

Chamber Office

◆ March Events ◆Tuesday, March 1stCOFFEE TALK

8:00-9:00am at Chamber officeSponsored by ActiveCanvas & Glory Association

Topic: Essential Components of a Good Business Website

Free Event/Limited to the first 12 who sign upRegister 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 10thMONTHLY CHAMBER BREAKFAST

8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College Schmul Dining Center

11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe SoundSponsored by: 1st United Methodist Church

Guest Speaker: Sheriff William SnyderTopic: Workplace Safety

$12 Members/$15 Non-members/$0 President’s Council

No Shows will be billedRegister online at www.hobesound.org

Friday, March 11thHOBE 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 byone of the artists. Attendees must be able to step upinto and off of the van several times during the tour.

Fee is $15.00pp/No Shows will be billedRegister online at www.hobesound.org

Saturday, March 12th

Hobe Sound Chamber ofCommerce Calendar

February, March, April 2016continued from page 1

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SECOND SATURDAY DOWNTOWN ART STROLL

6:00-9:00pm Begins Dixie Highway at Taste RestaurantNo fee to attend/no reservations necessary

Wednesday, March 16thWILDLY SUCCESSFUL

WOMEN’S WEDNESDAY LUNCH12:00-1:30pm Details: TBA

Friday, March 25thGOOD FRIDAY

Chamber Office Closed

Wednesday, March 30thBUSINESS AFTER HOURS

5:30-7:00pm at House of Hope Thrift Store2525 SE Federal Highway, Stuart

$10 Members/$15 Non-members/$5 Social membersRSVP online at www.hobesound.org

◆ April Meetings ◆Wednesday, April 6th

AMBASSADORS MEETING

12:00pm Chamber Office

Tuesday, April 12th and 26thHOBE SOUND

TOASTMASTERS MEETING7:00-9:00pm at Hobe Sound Bible College,

Administrative Building, Herron Center, 2nd Floor, 11298 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe Sound

Open to Chamber members and the publicCall 772-546-4724 for more information.

Monday, April 18thBOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING5:30pm

Chamber Office

◆ April Events ◆Friday, April 1st, 8th, 22nd and 29th

SCORE COUNSELING10:00am-1:00pm at the Chamber Office Free service. To schedule an appointment

call 772-546-4724

Saturday, April 9thSECOND SATURDAY

DOWNTOWN ART STROLL6:00-9:00pm

Begins Dixie Highway at Taste RestaurantNo fee to attend/no reservations necessary

Wednesday, April 13thINSIDE HOBE SOUND TOUR8:30am-2:00pm

Begins at the Chamber office then proceeds by bus to points of interestFree and open to the public

Space is limitedBox Lunch available for $10; order at time of RSVP

RSVP Required at 772-546-4724

Thursday, April 14thMONTHLY BREAKFAST

8:00-9:15am at Hobe Sound Bible College Schmul Dining Center

11295 SE Gomez Avenue, Hobe SoundSponsor: Habitat for Humanity

Guest Speaker: TBA$12 Members/$15 Non-members/

$0 President’s CouncilNo Shows will be billed

Register online at www.hobesound.org

Wednesday, April 27thBUSINESS

AFTER HOURS5:30-7:00pm at Audi Dealership Stuart

3990 Federal Highway, StuartSponsored by Audi Stuart

$10 Members/$15 Non-members/$5 Social membersRSVP online at www.hobesound.org

Front row: Rebecca Sisco, Beverly Sisco’s granddaughter, Polly Irwin,Beverly Sisco’s close friend, Robert Mousseau, Net Heads GraphicDesigns, Betty Wilson, Beverly Sisco’s Sister, Beverly Sisco, BeverlySisco Promotions, Noreen Nelson-Slenker, Sharyl Pratt, IllustratedProperties, 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 PromotionsBevery Sisco12911 SE Crooked Stick LaneHobe Sound, FL 33455772-546-5445

Sitting: Tammy and Jon Pasqualone, Standing front row: PeggyBatch-Gattone, Keyes Company; Ralph Perrone, American CancerSociety; Theresa Smith, Beaches, Hair Studio; Tequesta Mayor, AbbyBrennan; Noreen Nelson-Slenker, Illustrated Properties; Linda Wolf,ActiveCanvas; Kim Toth, Edward Jones – Andersen; Jan Otten, HobeSound Chamber. Standing back row: Robert McLean, Avalon Air;Bill Brown, Glory Association; George Kleine, Smart Source; andAmber Shird, Seacoast Bank

Clothes MentorJon and Tammy Pasqualone123 N U.S. Highway OneTequesta, FL 33469561-746-9093www.clothesmentor.com/tequesta

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Since 1981Fenton, Lang Bruner & Associates Real EstateFinancial Planning AssociatesHobe Sound JewelersHobe Sound Veterinary ClinicIllustrated Properties – Sharyl Pratt

Since 1982Ranger Air ConditioningRonald Schriar, D.D.S.

Since 1983Paul Feinsinger C.P.A. CFP

Since 1984Couse Air Conditioning

Since 1985Campbell-Wilson Insurance AgencyHobe Sound Fine Arts LeagueThe Terrace at Hobe Sound

Since 1986Jeck, Harris, Raynor & JonesThe Travel Gallery – American Express

Since 1987Babycham LiquorsFlorida Power and LightHobe Sound Early Learning CenterPeggy’s Natural FoodsSt. Christopher Catholic Church

Since 1988Bradley & Garfield Eye CareDavid Chambers ElectricHarry & the NativesHobe Sound Golf ClubMichael Ennis ConstructionTravis Pest Control

Since 1989Jenkins Landscape CompanyJupiter Island Pools

Since 1990Dunbar Center

Since 1991Allola McGrawBoys & Girls Clubs of Martin CountyNisAir Air ConditioningSands Construction Co.

Since 1992Stuart Web

Since 1993GFWC Hobe Sound Women’s ClubJupiter Medical CenterUnited Way of Martin County

Since 1994Stuart NewsTreasure Coast Hospice

Since 1995A-1 Auto CareDay AgencyElite Stor – Hobe SoundHumane Society of the Treasure CoastR.C. Lindsey Plumbing

Since 1996Indian River State CollegeMartin Health System

Since 1997A-1 Moving & StorageJupiter Waterfront InnTony’s Tree Service

Since 1998Addison DrywallBingman’s Painting ServiceCapps RoofingSister NailsThe Pine School

Since 1999Habitat for Humanity of Martin CountyHobe Sound Bible College/AcademyPineapple Hill

Thank You Renewals:

Scooters Fun Food and SpiritsSecure Storage of Martin County

Since 2000Hobe Sound Presbyterian Church

Since 2001Barton ElectricGlory AssociationLighthouse ArtCenter Museum & School of ArtMaltz Jupiter Theatre

Since 2002DancenSoundExcel NailsKids Kickin’ for ChristKitchen StrandLoggerhead Marinelife Center of Juno BeachThe Friends of Volunteers in Medicine Clinic

Since 2003First United Methodist Church of Hobe SoundHibiscus Children’s CenterHobe Sound Ace Hardware

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Since 2004Hobe Sound Office PlazaHouse of HopeMail Services UnlimitedMilton Engineering ConsultantsNatives Helping NativesRFG General ContractorsSouth Martin Regional UtilityTaste Casual Dining

Since 2005Martin County Supervisor of ElectionsStuart Jet Center

Since 2006Ampersand GraphicsApollo School FoundationCostcoMydock Residential Services

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Since 2007Big Apple PizzaRaymond James Financial Services

Since 2008Brookdale Tequesta Assisted Living & Memory CareCobb PlumbingStuart Family Chiropractic and Acupuncture

Since 2009Celebrities Fore KidsFedEx GroundHobe Sound SprinklersHughes Umbanhowar ArchitectsJohn GonzalesMolly’s HouseThe Fur SeasonsNightingale Private Care

Since 2010Beck and CallBraman Motorcars of JupiterCrown TrophyH & H Custom PoolsJM Building SupplyTown Square PublicationsWord of Mouth Computers and Electronics

Since 2011Bottom’s Up Beverage, Di’Michelli’s CateringBridge Boat & RV StorageCarpenter’s Roofing & Sheet MetalHeart Care ImagingJames BrownLauri J. Goldstein & AssociatesNAPA Auto PartsSeabranch ShipCenter

Since 2012Ameriprise Financial ServicesCommissioner Anne ScottFlorida Living RealtyForward Electric & Air ConditioningJunior AchievementJuno Shoe GirlWater Pointe Realty Group

Since 2013ActiveCanvas Website DesignHobe Sound ShipCenterJRC Consulting GroupKeyes Company – DeMirandaLesser, Lesser, Landy & SmithMartin County School Board/SuperintendentMerritt Family ChiropracticStuart Business SystemsTreasure Coast Urgent and Family CareTykes & Teens

Since 2014Breathe Healthier Air

Elite Payroll SolutionsFair Wind Air CharterNVU Hair and NailsO’Donnell Impact Windows & Storm ProtectionRaymond StewartThe Sea UrchinTreasure Coast Provisions

Since 2015Alzheimers Community CareSeacoast Bank – Mortgage Loan Officer, Trudi Onus

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New Members Candidates:Caroline Barca Campaign for Martin County TaxCollectorCaroline BarcaP.O. Box 3363Stuart, FL 34995772-485-2216www.carolinebarca4martintc.com

Joshua Ferraro Candidate for Martin County SchoolBoard District 5Joshua Ferraro665 SW Lighthouse DrivePalm City, FL 34990772-283-6837www.voteforjoshferraro.weebly.com

Rick Kozell Candidate for Congress District 18Rick KozellP.O. Box 2172Jupiter, FL 33468561-252-5423

Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch Candidate for MartinCounty CommissionJacqui Thurlow-Lippisch18 Riverview DriveStuart, FL 34996772-486-3818www.votejtl.com