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Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce

Hosts Annual Holiday Mixer, Raising Funds For

Literacy Efforts In Our Public Schools

The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce celebrated strengthen relationships, forge
the season in style last week at The Gardens Mall during new connections, and reflect
its Annual Holiday Mixer. The event brought together on the accomplishments
prominent business executives, including Michael Mitrione of the past year. As 2025
and many others, for an evening of connection, celebration, approaches, the Palm
and community impact. Beach North Chamber of
This year’s Holiday Mixer was not only a festive occasion Commerce looks forward
but also a meaningful one. Thanks to the generosity of to continuing its mission of
attendees, the chamber raised $1,350 for the Palm Beach fostering a high quality of
North Education Foundation. These funds will provide life in Palm Beach North
essential literacy materials for an entire classroom, while building a prosperous
supporting local students in their educational journey and economy, developing regional
ensuring brighter futures within our community. leadership, and becoming
“The Annual Holiday Mixer is always a highlight a resilient and connected
of our year, and this year region.
was no exception,” said For more information,
Noel Martinez, president visit www.pbnchamber.com. Rob Taylor, Alex Martinez Slaton, Katie Thompson, Kathleen Joy, Carrie Combes, Noel Martinez
and CEO of the Palm
Beach North Chamber of
Commerce. “We are deeply
grateful to everyone who
attended and contributed
to this incredible cause.
Together, we’re making a
tangible difference in the
lives of our local students.”
The evening was filled
with festive cheer, offering
attendees the opportunity to Sarah Kudisch

Alex Martinez Slaton, Ashley Verturo, and Narupa Baldeosingh Michael Mitrione, Susan Kaplan and Chip Armstrong

Mike Bauer, Stacey Bauer, Mark Holbert, and Corey Saban

Angel Adams, Alex Slaton, Traci Rollins, and Betsy Cohen

Jimmy Glenis, Bruny Rosa, and Eddie Tybuszynski