Page 4 - Boca Club News - January '25

Page 4, Boca Club News

9th Annual Tree Lighting from page 1 Three artist awards were announced:
- Painter of the Year–Marianela Perez;
children in Palm Beach County. The event also raised nearly - Photographer of the Year–Stacey
$8,000 for the Junior League of Boca Raton, an organization Daugherty;
dedicated to promoting volunteerism, empowerment and - Sculptor of the Year–Dorothy Gillespie
community betterment through the sale of VIP tickets. (posthumous);
A new fundraising initiative this year was CPG Cares, “Our ninth annual tree-lighting
a 501(c)(3) organization founded by CP Group members event was a heartwarming reminder of
to support qualified charitable organizations in CP Group’s our community’s spirit of generosity,”
communities. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the said Giana Pacinelli, Director of
event’s popular inflatable candy canes went to CPG Cares, Communications for CP Group. “This
raising nearly $1,000. tradition brings us together to celebrate
“Our partnership with BRiC’s Tree Lighting is a the season and, more importantly,
wonderful opportunity to bring the community together in a to support local charities like Spirit
festive and meaningful way,” said Nikki Stelzer, President of of Giving and the Junior League of
the Junior League of Boca Raton. “We believe that through Boca Raton. We are grateful for the
collaboration we can maximize our impact, creating a season enthusiastic support of everyone who joined us, helping is currently home to 23 national tenants, including Kroger,
of celebration that also champions our mission of promoting make a positive impact for those in need.” Modernizing Medicine, Canon, and Bluegreen Vacations. To
voluntarism, empowering women, and improving the lives Boca Raton Magazine served as the exclusive magazine learn more about the campus visit http://workatbric.com.
of those in our community.” sponsor, and WPTV as the exclusive TV sponsor. For the About CP Group. Active in the commercial real estate
The event transformed the Boca Raton Innovation first time in three years, sponsorship opportunities were business for over 35 years, CP Group has established a reputation
Campus into a festive winter wonderland, offering opened to the public. as a premier owner, operator and developer of office and mixed-
experiences for attendees of all ages. Guests entered About BRiC. Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) is the use projects throughout the Southeast. and Southwest United
through the illuminated “Snowflake Lane,” setting the largest single-facility office building in the state at 1.7 million States. Since 1986, CP Group has acquired and managed over
tone for a night filled with holiday cheer. Highlights of the square feet. Designed by Marcel Breuer, the campus was 170 properties totaling more than 62 million square feet valued
extravaganza included a meet-and-greet with Santa and his originally built in 1969 for IBM and is home to the invention at nearly $8 billion. The firm is currently among the 25 largest
“reindeer-in-training” puppies from Justin Bartlett Animal of the first personal computer. The campus was acquired by CP office landlords in the United States. Headquartered in Boca
Hospital; “Santa’s Workshop,” a kid-friendly tented area Group in 2018 with the vision of building off BRiC’s history Raton, the firm has a corporate office in Atlanta and regional
featuring face painting and holiday-inspired activities and evolving the campus into a science and technology hub. An offices in Dallas, Jacksonville, Miami and Washington DC. To
provided by the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum ideal landing spot for companies with large footprints, BRiC learn more about the company visit CPGcre.com.
and ArtNEST Studios; a petting zoo; holiday-themed bounce
house; mesmerizing LED Cirque performers; a 360-camera
booth, and bustling “Food Truck Lane.”
The evening included community performances
showcasing local talent:
• Grandview Preparatory School music students, led by
Carrie Furman:
○ AcaPride, an acapella group of students (grades 6-12)
harmonizing holiday pop hits;
○ Extensions, a student ensemble performing pop, jazz,
and classical choir arrangements;
• Organic Movements Dance School presenting an excerpt
from “A Christmas Carol;”
• West Boca Raton Community High School’s CALLIOPE,
a treble ensemble for students grades 10-12 arranged by Nat
King Cole Generation Hope.
CP Group also recognized the accomplishments of
several local programs, including the Boca Raton High
School Science Olympiad team, as well as the members
and leaders of the Boca Raton Little League. The event
also honored local artists featured in BRiC’s “Art on BRiC
Walls” walking art exhibit, showcasing rotating works from
regional organizations such as Florida Atlantic University,
Arts Warehouse and the Boca Raton Museum of Art.

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