Page 9 - Martin Downs Bulletin - March '25

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BUSINESS

MARCH 2025 PALM CITY COMMUNITY CENTER, 2701 S.W. CORNELL AVE., PALM CITY
PHONE: (772) 286-8121 FAX: (772) 286-3331
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President’s Message

March ushers in a season of transformation. With Bradford, Jr., CFP , passed the gavel to me, your 2024 Board Member of the Year, with
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Daylight Savings on the horizon and spring fast grace and goodwill.
approaching, change is in the air. The Palm City Chamber As I step into the presidency, I’m eager to lead the Chamber into an exciting new
of Commerce recently celebrated this spirit of renewal at era. New faces, businesses, venues, and events await us, promising opportunities to
its 46th Annual Installation Gala, a heartfelt event that grow and connect. Change can be daunting, but it’s also invigorating—a chance to
marked a changing of the guard. We welcomed new board innovate and build on our strong foundation. I can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve
members, bid a fond farewell to outgoing leaders, and together this year! I encourage everyone to get involved with the Palm City Chamber
honored chamber members who’ve left a lasting imprint of Commerce—your local community chamber—and make a positive impact!
on our business community.
The 2024 honorees embodied the strength and diversity Rebecca Beckett, CFP ®
of Palm City. The Children’s Museum of the Treasure HJ Sims
Coast earned Non-Profit of the Year for its cultural President, Palm City Chamber of Commerce
impact, First Southern Bank took home Business of the Year for its steadfast presence,
and Twinkles Gift Shop shone as Small Business of the Year. Cher Fisher was named
Ambassador of the Year for her tireless dedication, while Tami Karol, owner of Tami
Karol Insurance Agency, received the prestigious Michele Radcliffe Dutro Award. We
also toasted the retirement of former executive director Missi Campbell and longtime
members Evie and Steve Klaassan, whose legacies endure. Outgoing President David

2025 Palm City

Chamber Of Commerce

Board Of Directors

President Rebecca Beckett HJ Sims
President Elect Meghan Shirey Boys & Girls Club of Martin County

Vice President Mike Gonzalez Blue Stream Fiber
Treasurer Chris Coller Twinkles Gift Shop
Past President David Bradford Edward Jones
Executive Board Member Amanda Foster Zarro Mortgage

Director Pat Gleason State Insurance
Director Rob McLaughlin Access 365 Urgent Care
Director Carolyn Leibowitz Cruise Planners
Director Daniel Wade Century 21 Move with US

Director James FitzGerald Mattamy Homes
Director Lori McNicholas Keller Williams of the Treasure Coast
Director Ryan Bloss Ashley Capital
Director Melissa Zolla Firefly Group

Director Angela Kacprowicz Guaranteed Garage Doors and Repair
Ex-Officio Toby Overdorf State Representative
Ex-Officio Ed Ciampi Martin County Commissioner
Ex-Officio Marsha Powers Martin County School Board