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Friday, March 24, 2023
Join us for our Ribbon Cutting ceremony at our new Palm Beach Gardens location! Meet the team and learn about our services! We will be serving light refreshments during the event and extend an invite to join us downstairs at Rocco Taco's afterwards for lunch. 
Categories: Community, Chamber
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Sustainability is about more than LED light bulbs and solar panels.  it is about people. Your staff is your biggest risk and biggest opportunity. The Big 5 (insomnia, stress, anxiety, phsical pain and mental acuity) in your employees causes a 5% GDP negative impact on your business each year. If your sustainability program does not include a 'people piece' to address employee performance, ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Assuming you care about the environment and future generations, this article, which includes a podcast and a PPP, will help you use sustainability certification to differentiate and grow your business.
Categories: General News Article
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Tax Collector Office Employees Donate More Than $17,000  Donations supported homeless students and families affected by addiction.West Palm Beach, Fla. – Constitutional Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon is pleased to announce employees at the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Office raised $17,594 in 2022 in support of two local non-profit organizations: Living Hungry and Making Every Day Count. Checks ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Monday, March 20, 2023
You spend a lot of time and money trying to convince people to buy from you versus the other guy.  But are you saying what they want to hear? 75% of Gen X and Gen Z (which combine for 64% of the world’s population and is the future of your business) say sustainability is more important than your brand name. Similarly, 70% of all consumers will move their purchases to a certified sustainable ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Monday, March 20, 2023
On Friday, March 3rd, Tender Care officially opened the doors of their Lake Park location. Their grand opening included free food, ice cream, and a ribbon cutting. They had over 20 people attend including the mayor of Palm Beach Gardens, commissioners, the police chief, the fire department, the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce CEO, Chasin A Dream Foundation members, healthcare workers, ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Saturday, March 18, 2023
This post presents the Forbes 2023 State of Sustainability survey Main point - If you are a vendor to a larger company with a sustainability officer, expect a call
Categories: General News Article
Friday, March 17, 2023
Sea Coast Professional Window & Door, of Deerfield Beach, FL, has renewed its Edenark Group ISO 14001 environmental sustainability certification through 2023. Sea Coast was originally certified in 2022 and, because it is the right thing to do, and because the certification generates a positive ROI, they have renewed. This post shows the release.
Categories: General News Article
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Riviera Beach, Fla. – Michael Meekins, the Port of Palm Beach’s current Director of Operations and Business Development, will take the helm on Monday, March 20th as the new Executive Director of the Port of Palm Beach.   The Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners finalized Meekins three-year employment agreement during today’s Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting. The announcement ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Chamber, Economic, Press Release
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The biggest question/fear we get from our prospects is over the perceived time commitment to become certified sustainable under the Edenark Group ISO 14001 program. In point of fact, Edenark Group handles the vast majority of the work for you. This client video addresses that perception/fear.
Categories: General News Article
Thursday, March 16, 2023
One of the most important roles that this office holds is that of Palm Beach County’s Treasurer. We are the custodian of the billions of tax dollars that our county brings in and it is our responsibility to invest and earn interest on that money. Our office’s certified investment professionals proactively manage an average portfolio of $3.3 billion to maximize investment earnings, while ensuring ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Economic
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Sarah's Slow Jam is proud to announce Master Food Preserver, Sarah Cohen, is now teaching food preservation classes! In small class settings, Sarah teaches a two hour instructional. Sarah is a renowned local business owner whose preserved food product line including gourmet jams, jellies and marmalades is downright scrumptious!! During this beginner courses, attendees will learn the tips, tricks ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Take Stock in Children PBC is expanding services to include workforce development opportunities for our students. We hope to partner with local businesses that seek to provide training tools and resources to 18-22-year-old college going students.  As our students transition from education and into the workforce, this is a great opportunity for students to explore career options in a field they are ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
If you are a certified sustainable company you already know that you are mandated to use vendors that can also prove (via certification or 3rd party audit/verification) that they are also sustainable. Per this article in Sustainability Magazine, the historical problem has been that small vendors have pushed back, saying there are no globally-recognized programs that are designed and priced for ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Autism Innovations and Global Impact Conference: RE-creating RECREATION kicks off March 23 and 24, 2023 at The Els Center of Excellence®, 18370 Limestone Creek Road, Jupiter, Florida.  Co-Hosted by Dr. Marlene Sotelo and Dr. Erin Brooker Lozott of Els for Autism®, the conference will focus on demonstrating how RECREATION can be used as a platform for other therapeutic interventions. The ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Warrior Athletics and Arts Foundation Inaugural Fundraising Event not to be missed!Tickets and tables are going fast so don't miss this black tie event! The Met Gala, at the Pelican Club in Jupiter on April 12, 2023 with doors opening at 7 PM. Join us for a fabulous silent auction, hors d'Oeuvres, elegant plated dinner, music, and live auction. Proceeds are to build a field house for the Jupiter ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Education
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The consumer of today expects different things. Per this article, 75% of Gen X and Gen Z say Sustainability is more important than your brand name. So, next time you write that check for your ad spend, think about this - "Are you saying what you want to say, or are you saying what they want to hear?"   But be careful.  Don't Greenwash.  If you say you are sustainable, you need to have 3rd party ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Monday, March 13, 2023
The job market is tight.  It is a seller's market.  If you are going to find, hire and retain, top talent, you can either over-pay, and lose them later, or offer an environment they want to be part of. This article talks about what today's job seekers want.
Categories: General News Article
Sunday, March 12, 2023
As a small business owner, part of your job is sorting through the noise - ie, "Is this something I need to commit time to, or is it something I can ignore?"  - Proving your company is sustainable is one of the ones you should commit the time to - Choose to lead, not follow, on this one.Here is a World Economic Forum post on your business being key to a sustainable and inclusive world.  
Categories: General News Article
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Edenark Group is excited to add Dave McColl to its sales team.  Dave is located in London and will focus on the UK market.  link
Categories: General News Article
Saturday, March 11, 2023
This article talks about the top sustainability predictions by IDC for Asia/Pacific (the study does not include Japan) from today (2023) to 2027.   We are seeing the same significant expansion of sustainability in North America and Europe.
Categories: General News Article
Thursday, March 09, 2023
This article talks about the ESG trends you should watch in 2023; impacting the future of your business.
Categories: Education
Thursday, March 09, 2023
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC is proud to announce that five attorneys made the prestigious list of Lawdragon’s 2023 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for their outstanding dedication to fighting for justice on behalf of their clients. These skilled personal injury trial attorneys are part of an illustrious group of leaders in the legal profession. Their inclusion in this list, year ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article, Promotion/Recognition
Wednesday, March 08, 2023
Com-ESCO is a top South Florida construction company, ESCO (energy services company) and parent to a number of sub-companies.  They want to grow and they also want to be part of protecting our planet for you and me.  They are renewing their environmental sustainability certification as it allows them to do both.  
Categories: Promotion/Recognition
Wednesday, March 08, 2023
Warrior Athletics and Arts Foundation Inaugural Fundraising Event not to be missed!Tickets and tables are going fast so don't miss this black tie event! The Met Gala, at the Pelican Club in Jupiter on April 12, 2023 with doors opening at 7 PM. Join us for a fabulous silent auction, hors d'Oeuvres, elegant plated dinner, music, and live auction. Proceeds are to build a field house for the Jupiter ...read more
Categories: Education, Community
Wednesday, March 08, 2023
West Palm Beach, Fla., March 8, 2023 – Florida law firm Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. is excited to announce Kylie Werk has joined the firm as an associate in its West Palm Beach office. Kylie is an excellent addition to the firm as it continues to expand its environmental, land use and agricultural law practice in Florida. Kylie has been an attorney since 2021 and was most recently at the ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, March 07, 2023
This post talks about the advantages certified sustainable companies have over their non-certified peers when it comes to hiring and retaining employees.
Categories: General News Article
Tuesday, March 07, 2023
The year was 2003. Just six years after founding Good Karma Brands, the parent company to ESPN West Palm and many other sports-focused initiatives, Craig Karmazin, Steve Politziner and the team were looking to expand their geographic footprint – they couldn’t get enough of sports both on and off the air, they had found their niche. The first show the West Palm community heard was the Steve ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Fun Facts
Tuesday, March 07, 2023
Last month’s “ransomware and data exfiltration event” suffered by the U.S. Marshals Service was a stark reminder that cybersecurity threats continue as a significant risk to businesses of all kinds. No organization—not even law enforcement—is exempt.Here are some of the latest troubling statistics:International IT trade group CompTIA reports that ransomware attacks grew 41% last year.CompTIA ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Promotion/Recognition, Community, Press Release
Monday, March 06, 2023
All of us in PBNCC, as we live near the ocean and appreciate its power and fragility, should do a happy jump, as this post suggests. 
Categories: Fun Facts
Monday, March 06, 2023
The old Palm Beach Gardens Best Buy® store is moving to an all-new location that’s bigger and better than ever at 11231 Legacy Avenue Palm Beach Gardens. Experience a brand new store that includes an added assortment of products and brands, including experiential premium sections that include luxury appliances from Viking, Dacor, Thermador and more, plus premium home entertainment gear from ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
Saturday, March 04, 2023
We covered a lot of ground this past week and this post summarizes the key things we learned.
Categories: General News Article
Friday, March 03, 2023
Sustainable Performance Solutions (SPS) is one of the top environmental engineering firms in the FL/Caribbean market.   They know all the sustainability programs, standards and certifications.  Per this post, for their own company, they became certified, and recently renewed that commitment, via the Edenark Group ISO 14001.  
Categories: General News Article
Friday, March 03, 2023
Start saving today with iTHINK March CD specials for individuals and businesses: 9 Month 4.25% APY13 Month 4.75% APY
Categories: Economic
Thursday, March 02, 2023
If your company has a home-grown, self-certified, sustainability program; and you want to promote your company as sustainable, you rish market pushback for Greenwashing. This post discusses options that are available to you.
Categories: General News Article
Wednesday, March 01, 2023
This podcast talks about the key global challenges that our world faces......and the opportunity created by same. Is your company prepared to be part of this?
Categories: General News Article
Wednesday, March 01, 2023
At Graze Craze we believe in doing our part to give back to the community.  We now offer charity/fundraising events at our location.  If you host a charity/fundraising event at our location, we will donate 25% of the proceeds to your charity! We can host these events as many times as you want. All we ask is for you to have confirmed number of participants for us to host!We can host you on Monday ...read more
Categories: Press Release, General News Article, Promotion/Recognition
Thursday, February 23, 2023
MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II Acquires Premier Tampa Office Building, Bridgeport Center for $40,000,000 Million ($222/SF)  West Palm Beach, FL – MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II (“MHCREFII”), a South Florida based real estate private equity fund, has closed on the purchase of Bridgeport Center in the Tampa Westshore submarket for $40,000,000 ($222/SF) in a joint venture partnership with ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, February 08, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Nicole HernandezDirector of Brand ExperienceNicoleHernandez@unitedwaypbc.org561-375-6657  United Way of Palm Beach County Launches 20th Year of Taxes Filed Free ProgramFree, Fast, and Safe Income Tax FilingWest Palm Beach, Fla. (February 8, 2023) – United Way of Palm Beach County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program begins its 20th year of service, offering ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Community
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
For the first time in nearly 15 years, the University of Florida has released a redesigned specialty license plate. Available now statewide at all county tax collector’s offices, the refreshed Florida Gators plate is a great way for Gators to take their Gator pride on the road. All first-time buyers are eligible for a $25 rebate. Visit UFplates.com for more information. And remember, wherever you ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, General News Article
Thursday, January 26, 2023
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, January 26, 2023— Today, Mint Eco Car Wash officially broke ground on its development of 1890 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, located at the corner of Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and I-95. The Company has shared previously that it currently owns 10 properties with the goal of developing a portfolio of 50 car washes in Palm Beach County.“One of the biggest differences about ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, January 05, 2023
NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Hires Matthew Brown as Chief Operating Officer  West Palm Beach, FL – NAI/Merin Hunter Codman one of South Florida’s leading commercial real estate services and investment firms has hired Matthew Brown as Chief Operating Officer.  As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Brown will be responsible for overseeing the growth and operation of NAI/Merin Hunter Codman’s real ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, December 20, 2022 — Mint Eco Car Wash has announced the acquisition of its tenth site in Palm Beach County, officially making the award-winning, local brand the largest car wash business in the County.“We announced at the beginning of 2022 that Mint Eco’s mission is to bring happiness to Palm Beach County through the acquisition and development of 50 car washes over the ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
Join Farmer’s Table North Palm Beach for lunch. Step out of the office and enjoy the amazing views of the 18-hole signature golf course for a farm-fresh lunch!   Your favorite community restaurant, Farmer’s Table, is open for lunch again Monday-Friday from 11:30AM-3PM! Delicious highlights from the lunch menu include: Farmer's Table Cheeseburger with Grass Fed-Grass Finished Burger topped with ...read more
Categories: Fun Facts, Press Release, Community, General News Article, Promotion/Recognition
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida, September 21, 2022 — Mint Eco Car Wash has filled out its senior leadership team with the additions of a Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Gagnon, and Chief Operating Officer, Preston Black. In addition, as a result of the team’s growth, Mint Eco has relocated its corporate Headquarters to Palm Beach Gardens.Kevin Gagnon, Chief Financial Officer, was most recently the CFO ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, August 19, 2022
NPB Public House, North Palm Beach's best Tavern on the Green, is launching Ladies Night Thursdays on August 25th! Every Thursday from 8-11PM, ladies drink FREE (select wines, beers & cocktails). Enjoy beats by DJ Immortal and DJ Real 1 plus happy hour priced bar bites. Mark your calendars & grab your girls to make NPB Public House your new go-to for Ladies' Night!   Reserve your spot and ...read more
Categories: Fun Facts, Community, General News Article
Sunday, August 14, 2022
On August 8th, the Florida Board of Medicine approved the revision of a rule dating back to 1998 that highly restricted the treatment of obesity as a chronic disease. Under the new revised law, patients have access to the full spectrum of medical, evidence-based treatments, already available across the nation, for long-term management of this complex disease.  The Standards for the Prescription ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Political, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A Fresh Approach to Washing Cars   Mint Eco Car Wash Announces Plan to Improve Traffic at Southern Boulevard LocationWEST PALM BEACH, Florida, August 10, 2022 - Mint Eco Car Wash has announced its plan to invest over $1.25MM to solve the well-known West Palm Beach Southend neighborhood traffic issue on Southern Boulevard and South Olive Avenue. This particular intersection near their 316 ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Press ReleaseMay 10, 2022Melissa BeierNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mbeier@mhcreal.com   MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II Acquires Boca Raton Office Complex, Yamato Office Center, for $45.9 Million  West Palm Beach, FL – MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II (“MHCREFII”), a discretionary real estate private equity fund formed by Dung Lam, Neil E. Merin and Jordan Paul, has closed on ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, April 04, 2022
 Press Release  For immediate release:April 4, 2022Melissa BeierNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mbeier@mhcreal.com         MHCommercial Real Estate Fund and Waterfall Asset Management Purchase LEED® Gold Certified 100,525 SF Office Building in West Palm Beach, Florida for $32.5 Million  West Palm Beach, FL – A joint venture between affiliates of West Palm Beach based ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, February 07, 2022
NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Announces Commercial Associate Alexandra Bazo, Selected to be Georgetown University’s AFIRE Representative-- Only two 2022 Georgetown University Master’s in Real Estate Candidates were chosen as AFIRE Representatives. -West Palm Beach, FL – NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, Inc., one of South Florida’s leading commercial real estate firms, is proud to announce that NAI/Merin Hunter ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, February 03, 2022
Press ReleaseFebruary 3, 2021   NAI/MERIN HUNTER CODMAN’S ADAM STARR BRINGS FORT LAUDERDALE’S CYPRESS PLAZA OFFICE BUILDING TO 100% OCCUPANCY, SIGNALING A STRONG CYPRESS CREEK SUBMARKET-- Over 10,000 SF of new leases have been completed within the first seven months of representing the landlord. --South Florida – One of South Florida’s leading commercial real estate services firms, NAI/Merin ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
    Press Release  For immediate release:February 1, 2022Melissa BeierNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mbeier@mhcreal.com  NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Announces 2021 Broker of the Year-- Lesley Sheinberg wins her third Broker of the Year award from top South Florida commercial real estate firm, NAI/Merin Hunter Codman --  West Palm Beach, FL – NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, Inc., one of ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
 Press Release  For immediate release:June 14, 2021Melissa BeierNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mbeier@mhcreal.com      MHCommercial Real Estate Fund and Contrarian Capital Management Acquire Lakewood Ranch Office Property from The Dilweg Companies – 9000 Town Center Parkway - for $20,250,000  West Palm Beach, Fla. – MHCommercial Real Estate Fund LLC (“MHC”) a Florida based ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
  Press Release  For immediate release:June 29, 2021Melissa BeierNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mbeier@mhcreal.com      NAI/Merin Hunter Codman Negotiates 33,488 SF Lease on behalf of Boca Raton’s LGM Pharma as part of their Nexgen Pharma AcquisitionMid-pandemic, NAI/Merin Hunter Codman’s Senior Associate Jeffrey A. Cebula partnered with NAI Capital Commercial to complete a ...read more
Categories: Press Release