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January 2025
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Tourism Takes Center Stage At

Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce’s

December Business Before Hours

The Palm Beach Attendees heard from
North Chamber of a distinguished panel of
Commerce recently industry experts, including
hosted an engaging Andrew George from
Busi ness Before TMRW Sports, Jodi Cross
Hours event, titled from the Florida Lodging
“Tourism’s Impact on & Restaurant Association,
Florida’s Prosperity and Ghislain d’Humières
Coast.” The event from the Norton Museum of
brought together local Art. Moderated by Heather
business leaders and Andrews from Discover
stakeholders to explore The Palm Beaches, the
how tourism drives panelists shared valuable
economic growth, insights on the collaborative
fosters innovation, strategies shaping the future
and strengthens the of tourism in Palm Beach
cultural fabric of the Deborah Searcy (vice mayor of North.
region. North Palm Beach), Noel Martinez “The discussion
highlighted how tourism
is a cornerstone of our
region’s economy and a Timothy Burke, Todd Fleming, Joe “Skip” Garcia, Jodi Cross, Heather Andrews, Ghislain
catalyst for community d’Humières, Andrew George, Noel Martinez
enrichment,” said Noel
Martinez, president and CEO of the Palm Beach North Florida. Serving businesses in the eleven municipalities
Chamber of Commerce. “The insights shared today will that make up Palm Beach North, the chamber fosters
help our business community embrace opportunities to a partnership of private, public, educational, and civic
build a vibrant and prosperous future together.” organizations working together to ensure Palm Beach
The event provided attendees with actionable North is Florida’s “Prosperity Coast.” The chamber’s four
takeaways on the intersection of tourism and economic strategic imperatives are: a prosperous economy, high
development, along with opportunities to connect and quality of life for all residents, a smart and connected
network with peers committed to fostering growth and region, and regional leadership. They were recognized
innovation in the region. as 2023 Chamber of the Year for the state of Florida. For
About Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce more information, visitwww.pbnchamber.com.
Heather Andrews, Jodi Cross, Ghislain d’Humières, Andrew Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one of the
George largest and most active business organizations in Southeast

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