Page 11 - Boca Club News - November '24

Boca Club News, Page 11
From the Desk of Commissioner

Marci Woodward: A Message from Marci

Commissioner Woodward, a 20-year Shante Kirksey of Dallas College discussed how these the BDB’s Profile magazine cover.
resident of Boca Raton, was elected programs prepare students for high-skill, high-wage jobs During the luncheon the BDB unveiled several key
in November 2022 as Palm Beach by offering dual credit, career training and certifications. updates, including a new economic development website,
County District 4 Commissioner. Dallas’s early college programs have supported over rebranding under “Wall Street South,” and new strategies
She serves on the following board 30,000 students, equipping them with skills for high- for business retention, talent optimization, and airport
of directors as a representative demand industries – an initiative worth exploring for our expansion.
of the county commission: Palm own students. The event marked the start of a new fiscal year,
Beach Transportation Planning Additionally, we had a deep dive into transportation energized by forward-looking initiatives. I also attended
Agency; South Florida Regional planning with the North Central Texas Council of the BDB’s 4th Annual Gala, where we celebrated these
Transportation Authority (TriRail); Treasure Coast Governments (NCTCOG). Their Transportation achievements and an exciting future for Palm Beach
Regional Planning Council; CareerSource Palm Beach Department at NCTCOG, much like our own Transportation County.
County; Palm Beach Cultural Council, and Value Planning Agency (TPA), works tirelessly to improve Nonprofit Spotlight. The George Snow Scholarship
Adjustment Board. Ms. Woodward graduated from the mobility and address the growing transportation demands Fund is a local nonprofit dedicated to helping deserving
University of South Carolina-Aiken with a Bachelor’s of their region. Their strategies to reduce vehicle students achieve their career goals through higher
Degree in Fine Arts. emissions and enhance public transit options are closely education. By providing financial assistance and support
I recently attended the Dallas Leadership Trip hosted aligned with the goals we share for Palm Beach County. services, they ensure scholarship recipients have the
by the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, and I am I’m excited to bring back the ideas and lessons resources they need to thrive. Founded in 1982 in memory
excited to share my experience. I joined over 70 members learned from this incredible experience. I look forward to of George Snow, a Boca Raton developer, the Fund
of our community from public, private and non-profit continuing to make our community an even better place continues his legacy of community impact.
sectors on this biennial trip designed to exchange ideas to live, work and play. Fun fact: I live in a George Snow home, and it’s still
with other metro areas facing similar challenges. Bonefish Cove Update. As construction continues on standing strong after all these years!
This year we focused on housing, education and the northernmost island at Bonefish Cove Restoration the Congratulations to Tim Snow on receiving the
transportation – key issues both in Dallas and in Palm site has become a bustling hub of bird activity. Observers prestigious M.J. “Mike” Arts Award of Excellence at
Beach County. The insights we gained will help shape have noted flocks of up to 60 birds, including several the Boca Chamber Gala – a well-deserved honor for his
our local approach to these topics. species of shorebirds, roosting and feeding on the newly leadership in making the Fund one of South Florida’s
A standout takeaway was learning how Dallas leaders added sand. most respected nonprofits. For more information visit
collaborate across sectors to create a thriving, balanced Among the many feathered visitors, 13 American scholarship.org.
environment for both residents and businesses. Linda Oystercatchers, three Black Skimmers and one Royal Did you Know? DYK Seagrass is on the Rise in
McMahon, CEO of the Dallas Economic Development Tern have been identified by their unique banding the Lake Worth Lagoon, Palm Beach County’s Largest
Corporation (EDC), highlighted how the city not only combinations. Estuary?
focuses on affordable housing but also ensures that Banding, a common practice in wildlife research, The Lake Worth Lagoon, stretching 20 miles along the
surrounding businesses, parks, restaurants and markets involves attaching small metal or colored bands to a bird’s coast from the Village of North Palm Beach to the Town
are accessible, affordable and walkable. legs. These bands allow scientists to track individual birds of Ocean Ridge, is Palm Beach County’s largest estuary.
Cullum Clark, from the Bush Institute at SMU, over time, gathering valuable information about their This unique ecosystem is a blend of saltwater entering
spoke about the importance of building local workforce migration patterns, lifespan and habitat preferences. through two ocean inlets and freshwater discharged from
development from within communities, rather than relying Business Development Board and Gala. The flood control canals that drain over 305,000 acres of land.
on talent from outside, which was particularly relevant to Business Development Board (BDB) hosted a luncheon The Lake Worth Lagoon is home to hundreds of
our own efforts in Palm Beach County. to highlight Palm Beach County as a premier business marine species, all influenced by both natural and human

Education was a key focus, particularly vocational destination. The event started with a lively photo op
schools and early college high school programs. Dr. featuring the Moke (retro-styled vehicle) and models from From the Desk of Commissioner on page 12

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