Page 30 - Southern Exposure - January '25

Page 30, Southern Exposure

CHamber Happenings

Tourism Takes Center Stage At Palm Beach North

Chamber Of Commerce’s December Business Before Hours

The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce recently and Ghi sl ai n
hosted an engaging Business Before Hours event, titled d’Humières from
“Tourism’s Impact on Florida’s Prosperity Coast.” the Norton Museum
The event brought together local business leaders and of Art. Moderated
stakeholders to explore how tourism drives economic by Heather Andrews
growth, fosters innovation, and strengthens the cultural from Discover The
fabric of the region. Palm Beaches, the
Attendees heard from a distinguished panel of industry panelists shared
experts, including Andrew George from TMRW Sports, Jodi valuable insights
Cross from the Florida Lodging & Restaurant Association, on the collaborative
strategies shaping
the future of tourism
in P alm Beach
North. Heather Andrews, Jodi Cross, Ghislain d’Humières, Andrew
“The discussion George
highlighted how Deborah Searcy (vice mayor of North
tourism is a Palm Beach), Noel Martinez public, educational, and civic organizations working
cornerstone of together to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s
our region’s economy and a catalyst for community “Prosperity Coast.” The chamber’s four strategic
enrichment,” said Noel Martinez, president and CEO imperatives are: a prosperous economy, high quality
of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. “The of life for all residents, a smart and connected region,
insights shared today will help our business community and regional leadership. They were recognized as 2023
embrace opportunities to build a vibrant and prosperous Chamber of the Year for the state of Florida. For more
future together.” information, visitwww.pbnchamber.com.
The event provided
attendees with actionable
takeaways on the intersection
of tourism and economic
development, along with
opportunities to connect
and network with peers
committed to fostering
growth and innovation in
the region.
About Palm Beach North
Chamber Of Commerce
Palm Beach North
Chamber of Commerce
is one of the largest and
m ost ac t i ve busi ness
organizations in Southeast
Florida. Serving businesses
in the eleven municipalities
that make up Palm Beach
North, the chamber fosters Timothy Burke, Todd Fleming, Joe “Skip” Garcia, Jodi Cross, Heather Andrews, Ghislain
a partnership of private, d’Humières, Andrew George, Noel Martinez

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