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June 29, 2015
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Your Week in Delray Business

Member Showcase: July is Ice Cream Month!
This month in the Chamber lobby we will be featuring ice cream as a part of our Member Showcase.

Stop by each Monday of the month from 1-3pm for special tastings from some of our members!

For more information on Member Showcase, and to be featured in an upcoming month, contact [email protected]. 
 
 Contacts & Cocktails
July 9, 5:15pm
ABC Carpet & Home
777 S Congress Avenue

Members: $10 advance / $15 at door
Non-members: $20 

 

Join us at the  ABC Carpet & Home for our monthly Contacts & Cocktails event.  It's the best way to gain a broader awareness for your business and build relationships within the community. Enjoy cocktails, conversations and culinary delights. 

 


For more information, contact [email protected].

 
 Leadership Delray
Begins October 8

Members: $450 early / $550 after Aug 30
Non-members: $500 early / $600 after Aug 30 

 

Are you passionate about the community and have a desire to grow as a leader? Leadership Delray may be for you. Connect with other prominent business, government and civic leaders as you grow through unique first-hand experiences. Participants learn about what it means to be a leader as they explore all aspects of our community - education, local government, health care, emergency services, arts and culture, recreation, the news media, and more.

 

 
Calendar

Chamber Meetings
Economic  Development
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June 30, 8:00am
Chamber
Chamber Events
No chamber events this week.
Grand Openings
No Grand Openings this week.
Looking Forward
July 9, 5:15pm
ABC Carpet & Home

Business & Bagels
July 29, 8-9am
Chamber

Aug 5, 5:15pm
Vino Van Gogh

Aug 13, 8am
Delray Beach Golf Club

Contacts & Cocktails
Aug 20, 5:15pm
Apeiro Kitchen + Bar
Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce
140 NE 1st Street
Delray Beach, Fl 33444
561-278-0424
Member to Member Events
July 4th in Delray Beach!
July 4
FREE

 

Sandcastle contest 8am - noon; then starting with the flag-raising at 3:30pm, enjoy live music, family activities, a Kid's Corner, and a beer garden. There's a custard eating contest for kids and a burger eating contest for adults courtesy of Burger Fi.

Then, countdown to the coolest fireworks show in South Florida with a Lip-Sync battle hosted by @TheZRock! Fireworks begin at 9pm and launch from the North end of the beach and are simulcast by Wild 95.5. LEARN MORE

 
Wine Down Wednesday
Every Wednesday

Sorrisi Wine Bar

Seminole Coconut Creek Casino 

5550 NW 40th St. Coconut Creek 


Whether you're socializing with friends and co-workers or looking to meet new friends, Sorrisi is the perfect place when you need to wine down. 


 

Wine Down Wednesdays takes place every Wednesday, from 5pm-11pm in the Sorrisi Wine Bar, and will feature "specially priced" small bites paired with fine wines, which have been recommended by wine consultant and Master Sommelier, Virginia Philip.  Wines by the glass will be available for $7, red or white sangria for $8 and small bites will start at $9.
 

 
Shopping for a Cause at Kendra Scott
July 16

6-9pm

Kendra Scott Mizner Park

411 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
   

Join YES! Palm Beaches, Dress for Success Palm Beaches and LLScenefor a fun night of shopping for charity at the new Kendra Scott store in Mizner Park. 


Enjoy champagne and small bites while you shop for a cause. 20% of everything purchased during the event will go to Dress for Success Palm Beaches. 

 
 
Independence Brunch at Lilo's
July 4

11am-3pm

814 E Atlantic Ave 

 

Lilo's is throwing an INDEPENDENCE BRUNCH on Saturday, July 4th. There will be fun contests including a Patriotic Pooch Competition. Join us for drink specials and live music to start the holiday off with a bang! 

 
CareerSource Event for Employers
July 8

7:30am-9am

Center for Business Excellence

951 Yamato Rd 

Suite 100 Boca Raton  

 

Employers: Join us for coffee and let's explore how you can perk up your profits. 

 

RSVP by email:

[email protected]

or call: 561.853.0181 ext. 2042

 

Space is limited.

 
Save the Date  

7/16 Shopping for a Cause at Kendra Scott

7/18: FUNK-SWAY at the Spady Museum

7/19: Meditation, Miracles, Mimosas & Mala hosted by Vixity

10/10: AVDA's 16th Annual Race for Hope Presented by Marshalls
10/24: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event 

 

Look for more details on these events in upcoming newsletters.
 
Member to Member is provided as one of the many benefits for members of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. Inclusion is at the sole discretion of the Chamber. All events, discounts, and announcements must be submitted by email to [email protected]
 
Announcements, Updates, Offers...

See Member to Member specials online (and enter your own through your Chamber Web control panel)

 

Book a hair service with Ava Mellon @ Hair 2 Day Shop 4 Tomorrow in June and receive a free partial set of eyelash extensions. Mention "eyelash" June special when booking with Ava. Call (561) 577-5255

 

Four Members of the Delray Beach Lightning (and 18 over-all from the South Florida Collegiate League) were picked in the MLB draft. Pitcher Chase Ingram of the Delray Beach Lightning was taken by the New York Mets in the 6th round.

 

For the month of July, Savor Our City culinary tours will only be offering private group tours for 10 or more guests.

 Private customized tours of Atlantic Avenue and Pineapple Grove are available. Email [email protected] or call (954) 410-3177 for details and group rates.


 

nSpa at the Delray Beach Marriott is offering summer specials including massages, facials, manicure/pedicure and hair services. Call 561-278-8111 for appointments. 

 Florida Power & Light Company announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Silagy was appointed to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

 

Silagy joins an influential group of 100 business leaders who champion the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors and regions.

 

Eleven Salon & Spa special: Single Process, Mini Foils, & Shampoo and Style For Only $99. Add a Haircut To Your Style For $20. Call Now 561-278-1100.
Upcoming classes and educational opportunities...

 

ClassesJun 30, 6:00pm - Buying A Small Business: This workshop will discuss in depth an alternative way to be your own boss without starting from scratch - buying an existing business. Learn more and Register.

July 14, 2pm - Writing an Awesome Business Plan: This seminar provides a simple and realistic approach for the serious entrepreneur who is ready to write that winning business plan - from identifying your target market to financial projections. Register Online

 

Look for other upcoming classes presented by SCORE and the Florida Small Business Development Center.
New Members

Welcome!

3D Learner (561) 361-7495, 7100 W. Camino Real #215, Boca Raton - EDUCATION & SCHOOLS

 

Remus Shutters Shades & Blinds (561) 702-4353, 114 SE 2nd St - WINDOW TREATMENTS

 

Le Garage and Home & Hospitality Group Partners, LLC (561) 278-5583, 1135 W Atlantic Ave - ARTISTS & GALLERIES, INTERIOR DESIGN

 

Law Offices of Gregory R. George, Esq. (561) 251-1534, 5190 Casa Real Dr - ATTORNEYS / Criminal Defense

 

E.J.S. Project (561) 350-1886, Delray Beach - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

 

Voler UAV LLC (561) 676-3917, 3825 Majestic Palm Way - PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

 

Delray Shores Pharmacy (561) 272-2124, 601 N Congress Ave #407 www.medsmadeeasy.com / www.delrayshorespharmacy.com - HEALTHCARE / Pharmacy 
Pictures from recent Chamber activities... 

As we get ready to celebrate our 90th Birthday at our Gala this year, we will periodically post throwback photos looking at the history of the Chamber.