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Government Affairs
From the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce
Dear Members,
On Monday, May 25th our nation will celebrate Memorial Day. The last Monday in May is officially known as Memorial Day and is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce will be closed on Monday in observance of this Memorial Day Holiday and we hope all of our members will take a moment to remember those who have died in service to our country.
On Friday, May 15th I was honored to attend the Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at the Delray Beach Police Department, which honored the two Delray Beach Police Officers who have died in the line of duty, Sergeant Adam G. Rosenthal and Officer John D. Kennedy. It was a very touching ceremony and one that reiterated the fact that the first responders that serve our City and our Nation risk their lives every day and we should be forever grateful for their service.
On behalf of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, we would like to thank all the men and women who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice, and those who continue to serve.
Kelli Freeman
Vice-Chair, Government Affairs
561-706-8766
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Memorial Day - May 25
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On this day, please remember to honor those who have stood for us, to protect us and the freedom and prosperity that we all too often take for granted.
(The Chamber will be closed on Monday, May 25)
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Government Affairs Meeting - June 19
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Tim Stillings, Planning & Zoning Director
 Please attend the June Government Affairs meeting on Friday, June 19, at 8am to meet Tim Stillings, the City's new Planning & Zoning Director. Mr. Stillings joins the Delray Beach team from Wellington, where he was Director of Planning & Development Services
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We will also have a brief update on the 4th & 5th Delray (iPic Theatre) project.
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Economic Development Meeting - June 30
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 June 30th's Economic Development meeting will host Hamid Hashemi, owner and founder of IPIC, regarding his 4th & 5th Delray project, which includes an iPic Theater for Delray Beach. Please join us at 8am on June 30th to hear about this important project for our downtown.
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Overview of May's Government Affairs Meeting
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The Chamber would like to thank our panelists who spoke at last week's Government Affairs meeting:
John Lehman - President Florida Association of Recovery Residences
Jeffrey Lynne - Weiner, Lynne & Thompson
Suzanne Spencer - Executive Director, Delray Beach Drug Task Force
Alton Taylor - Executive Director & CEO, Drug Abuse Foundation
Each of these industry experts shared a great deal of information about the recovery community and initiatives that are underway in Delray Beach to help those in recovery, while maintaining the quality of life for all residents in our area. The Chamber is proud to partner with the Delray Beach Drug Task Force and the Delray Beach Police Department to promote the positive results being achieved through the efforts of so many and to continue the dialogue in our community.
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Governmental Affairs Calendar
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Jun 2: City Commission Meeting
Jun 12: On the Record
Jun 16: City Commission Meeting
Jun 19: Gov't Affairs, Tim Spillings, P & Z Director
Jun 26: On the Record
Jun 30: Economic Development, 4th & 5th Delray
Jul:No Government Affairs Meeting
Aug 21: Gov't Affairs, Mike Green, Vice Chair, Education
Sep 18: Gov't Affairs, John Morgan, Sustainability Officer
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Governmental Affairs Resources
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On the Record is a member benefit from the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, a bi-monthly newsletter on regional, state, and federal governmental and regulatory news that is relevant to your business. Articles and links contained in this email may not represent the views of the Chamber.
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Did You Know?
Did you know... that in 2014, members of the Police Department participated in approximately 14,022 hours of training with an approximate cost of $95,013.23? You can learn more in the 2014 Annual Report.
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Did You Know?
Did you know... that Flat Stanley Rides a Harley for Kids and Cops is a fundraiser with a portion going to the Delray Beach Education Foundation here at the Chamber? You can follow Chuck Halberg and Jimmy Christe on Facebook and still
donate online as well
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Did You Know?
Did You Know... That May is We ? Small Biz Month in Delray Beach? For information about this month's events, visit www.weheartsmallbiz.org or call the Office of Economic Development at 243-7054.
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Did You Know?
Did You Know... that Delray Beach Fire Rescue provides fire station tours for school and community groups. To schedule your visit, call (561) 243-7456.
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