Page 13 - Palm City Spotlight - March '24

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President’s Message

First, and foremost, I want to thank everyone for the I know that Missi and her staff are up to the task because their creativity and their drive
wonderful opportunity to serve and lead this organization to make an impact seems unending. For that, I am thankful, as it makes my job a little easier
having been the Treasurer the past 4 years. There is thoughtful as the new president. Remember, we are #YourCommunityChamber and are here for you
and challenging work that happens behind the scenes through and your business. Big or small, the Palm City Chamber of Commerce is a resource for you
Missi and her staff and our board of directors to provide and your business.
a foundation for our membership to build acumen and David L Bradford Jr, CFP , CEPA ®
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relationship within our local business community. To serve at President, Palm City Chamber of Commerce
the organization’s highest level is an honor and privilege that I Financial Advisor – Edward Jones
will not take lightly. I want to take this opportunity to thank Don
Pipes, Immediate Past President, he was able to usher in a new
program, Dish with the Commish – District 5 Commissioner
Ed Ciampi, that has allowed the community an opportunity
to have a better glimpse into what is going on around the county. These special guests of
Commissioner Ciampi have been from both inside and outside the county government. I have
not yet left a meeting without learning something new about where I live, work and play.
As the Treasurer, I have witnessed first-hand, not just the improving financial strength
of this mighty chamber, but its growing impact across the county. I used my induction
speech to talk about a lurking danger after reaching your goals – the danger of complacency. community champion
Complacency is often disguised as contentment with the status quo and poses a significant
threat to our continued progress. It tempts us to rest on our laurels, to become stagnant in
our endeavors, and to overlook the ever-changing landscape of commerce and industry in State Insurance is a full-service, independent agency offering an extensive array of
Martin County. We cannot afford to become complacent, for in doing so, we risk falling personal and commercial lines insurance products, including home, auto, boat, flood,
behind the curve, losing our competitive edge, and failing to meet the evolving needs of our business, and life. We represent a carefully selected group of more than 50 highly rated
members and community. and reputable insurance companies. Utilizing the latest technology, our agents streamline
This means fostering an environment where creativity flourishes, where ideas are the process for you to find the best combination of coverage and price.
encouraged and valued, and where failure is seen not as a setback, but as a steppingstone Whether you need coverage in 60 days or 60 minutes, State Insurance has a solution.
towards success. It means staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices, State Insurance is proud to be an engaged supporter of many nonprofit organizations,
and being willing to evolve and pivot as needed to stay ahead of the curve. And perhaps most schools and athletic leagues on the Treasure Coast. Check out their website at https://
importantly, it means fostering a culture of collaboration and partnership within our chamber stateinsuranceagent.com/ or call Pat and Erin Gleason at (772) 426-9933.
and beyond. By working together, leveraging each other’s strengths and resources, we can
achieve far more than we ever could alone. This is why we are bringing on new initiatives
like “Night School” to help learn from the many talented individuals within our chamber.

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