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FEBRUaRy 2024 Palm City CommUnity CEntER, 2701 S.W. CoRnEll avE., Palm City
PhonE: (772) 286-8121 Fax: (772) 286-3331

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President’s message

As we advertise on social media, the Palm City A community is defined as 1) a group of people living in the same place or having a
Chamber of Commerce is a great way to bring the particular characteristic in common. Or 2) a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of
community together. As I wrap up my tenure as president, sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
I’ve reflected on the past year and what it truly means to The Palm City Chamber of Commerce is the very definition of what a strong
be a community. This last year was marked by loss, illness, community looks like. I am proud to have served as your president, and while I’m sad
and injury for many of us in the Chamber, but we rallied that my tenure is up, I am confident our incoming president, David Bradford, will bring
around one another and supported each other in both our fresh ideas to the table as he continues to represent our community.
business and our personal lives. Many people believe we Don Pipes
are simply a networking organization, but I am proud to President, Palm City Chamber
say that we are so much more than that here at the Palm of Commerce, APP Jet Center
City Chamber!
Yes, we did have numerous after-hours events and
ribbon cuttings, we gained new business members, and supported members who’ve
been with us for a long time. We exchanged business cards, gave our elevator speeches,
and did all the things that one expects at networking events. Business and a healthy
economy are most definitely important to us! However, the magic of the Palm City
Chamber of Commerce is in how we successfully promote business while supporting
the community as a whole. President’s Council member
This magic is evident at the annual Veterans Memorial Bridge 5K, as you cross the
bridge at sunrise. It is also clear as you watch the kids line up to sit on Santa’s lap at
our annual Palm City Holiday Village. And something is definitely in the air at Spring White Glove Moving, Storage and Delivery is here to help you move locally or
Fest with Cow Plop Bingo and Touch-a-Truck! We do like to have fun! nationally. Moving is no fun when doing it alone. In fact, it can be quite daunting. Do
Some of the work I’m most proud of is how we work with various nonprofit not risk hurting yourself or inconveniencing friends and family. Worst yet, don’t become
organizations that support families in our community such as Project Lift, Boys and a moving statistic horror story where items are held hostage with pricing triple what
Girls Clubs of Martin County, Family Promise of Martin County, Safe Space, Volunteers was quoted. Most people preparing for a move struggle with these same thoughts. You
in Medicine, and many more. are not alone. White Glove Moving, Storage and Delivery is here to help because you
Speaking of supporting families in our community, the year has ended much as it began deserve to have a pleasurable moving experience. Contact Anna Valencia Tillery at
with one of our own needing our help. The Palm City Chamber stepped up and hosted the (772) 232-7843 or annav@whitegloveusa.net.
Brooklyn Bridge walk to benefit the Gonzalez family as their 3-year-old daughter fights
cancer. I ask that you continue to lend your support to this family and make sure they
know no one fights alone and their Palm City Chamber family has their back!

2024 Palm City Chamber of

Commerce Board of Directors

President David Bradford Edward Jones
President Elect Peter Sicoli Sailfish Insurance
Vice President Meghan Shirey Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
Treasurer Rebecca Beckett HJ Sims
Past President Don Pipes APP Jet Center
Director Christina Franco Hampton by Hilton
Director Tyson Waters Fox McCluskey Bush & Robison

Director Carolyn Leibowitz Cruise Planners
Director Shaun Plymale Treasure Coast Legal
Director Mike Gonzalez Blue Stream Fiber
Director Rob McLaughlin Access 365 Urgent Care
Director Patrick Gleason State Insurance
Director Steve Klaassen Colorado Pawn & Jewelry
Director Amanda Foster Zarro Mortgage

Director Chris Coller Twinkles
Director Daniel Wade Century 21 Move with Us
Director James FitzGerald Mattamy Homes
Ex-Officio Toby Overdorf State Representative
Ex-Officio Ed Ciampi Martin County Commission
Ex-Officio Michael DiTerlizzi Martin County School Board