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John Carr Named Palm Beach North Chamber Chair
Jupiter Resident Has Track the government affairs committee, secretary, treasurer, and part worked at his father’s gas station just off 45th Street. “I have
Record Of Giving Back To of the chamber’s strategic plan steering committee. always loved the north end of Palm Beach County and the vast
opportunities for growth here. We are seeing it now as more and
According to Carr, one of his primary focus areas during
Community his chamber tenure will be to work collaboratively with leaders more businesses and residents call our area home. It’s critical
from Palm Beach North and Palm Beach County to encourage that our chamber takes the lead in smart growth for this region,
The new chairman of the the mission of the chamber as the unified voice of business in while we preserve the beauty that attracted so many of us to
Palm Beach North Chamber Palm Beach North. He has already formed a new council of golf, fish, boat and travel here.”
of Commerce is turning his past chamber chairmen to offer their experienced perspective An avid golfer, John and his wife Michelle reside in Jupiter
longtime love affair with to current leadership. This council will also engage in other where he enjoys spending time with his family. “My own
the north end of the county activities with leadership to help provide the resources needed to grandparents had a profound impact on me,” said Carr. “My
into opportunity for local ensure the community delivers on the promise of being Florida’s grandfather taught me by example to have respect for our
businesses. John Carr was “Prosperity Coast.” country and great respect for others. At Christmas I helped my
recently installed as board “I’ve had the honor of serving alongside John over a number grandmother, Nana, deliver home-baked cheesecakes to friends
chairman of the non-for- of years on the chamber’s executive committee,” said former without any family. I constantly have them both in the back of
profit organization – which Palm Beach North Chamber Chairman Rachel Docekal. “John’s my mind as I try to do the next right thing.”
spans 10 Palm Beach County passion for the Palm Beach North Chamber is unparalleled Widely recognized by fellow chamber members for his
municipalities from Tequesta and I look forward to a tremendous year ahead under his enthusiasm, compassion and open communication, Carr serves
to Palm Beach Gardens to Riviera Beach, and serves more than chairmanship.” as a managing director of Venture Construction Group (VCG)
1,000 business members. In his ‘tween years, Carr spent time at his father’s home in of Florida, a position that takes him to major projects located
In this role, Carr serves as the executive officer of the chamber Lake Park and fell in love with the area. Recognizing the north throughout the state. Recently, he spent time in Florida’s
and presides at all business meetings of the board and executive end of the county’s potential for growth even then, Carr recalls Panhandle, where Hurricane Irma left a path of destruction, to
committees, along with any meetings of the membership. His a time before The Gardens Mall became the area’s business assist with the management of recovery projects. VCG is a leader
experience at the chamber includes serving as small business anchor. in residential and commercial construction, roofing, renovations,
advisory council chairman, ambassador chairman, member of “It was much quieter then,” he said of the 1980s, when he restoration, storm damage repairs, and 24/7 emergency services.
Carr also serves as director of the JRC Charitable Foundation,
27 Year old Networking Group has 47 where he raises funds to support nonprofits who are helping to
enrich our local communities. For the past nine years, his annual
members that want to refer business to you! golf tournaments have raised more than $15,000 annually to
help organizations such as Tequesta’s United for Families. He
Where: Abacoa Golf Club also serves as a director at large for 211 of the Palm Beaches.
Founded in 2007 as a result of a merger from two previous
When: Wednesday morning from 7:30 am - 8:45 am chambers, the Jupiter Tequesta Juno Beach Chamber of
Who: Visit our website to see if your category is available. Commerce (founded in 1948) and the North Palm Beach
County Chamber of Commerce (founded in 1947), the Palm
Beach North Chamber of Commerce strives to be a dynamic
organization that serves as a vital business and community
Interested? Join us for a complimentary breakfast to nd out more. resource. The chamber focuses on the development and retention
Call Marc Weinberg at 561-262-4724 of businesses by taking an active role in issues that affect the
profitability of local companies, protecting and improving the
quality of life for residents and, above all, providing superior
The Palm Beach’s premier exclusive networking services and resources to our members. For more information on
organization for extraordinary business owners. www.pbbainc.org membership in the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce,
visit www.pbnchamber.com or call (561) 746-7111.
Pet Matters
For The Love Of Animals
by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Adoption,
Clinic & Ranch
“For the Love of Animals” features
real stories happening at Furry Friends in
Jupiter. We are The Humane Society of
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the only no-
kill shelter open to the public in northern Animals like Cookie and Piper (with volunteers Cayden and
Palm Beach County. We’ve been rescuing, Caleigh) are waiting for you to take them home. Please come visit
rehabilitating, and re-homing the homeless them and the many others at our Palm City Ranch and Jupiter
animals in our community for more than 30 Adoption Center!
years. Our not for profit 501c3 organization
consists of our Jupiter based Adoption Center, Veterinary Clinic Rebecca with Kiki and Sophie Reese waited for her new daddy for
(open to the public), Thrift Boutique, and Palm City Ranch. a long time!
Thirty-three adoptions! Monroe, Sunny, & Luce are just a few
to name. What a tremendous “Clear the Shelter” adoption day we Blue, now
had at our Jupiter Adoption Center & Palm City Ranch on Saturday, Graysea Blu,
August 17. This was a record breaking one-day adoption number is pretty in
for our organization. We are thrilled that so many deserving dogs, pink in her
cats, puppies & kittens found their forever families! new home!!!
One lucky dynamic duo trotting out the door was Sophie and
Kiki, an older, bonded sibling pair surrendered to us in April after
their owner passed away. They sat in our shelter for more than four
months, hopeful that someone kind would pick up on their own kind, Furry Friends’ new Adoption Center & Veterinary Clinic,
loving ways. These two are so special, never barking or behaving located at 100 Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park, will
poorly in the midst of what can often be a chaotic life… shelter life. be completed in October 2019. If you would like to be a part of
Patiently they waited. You would pass them by in their pen, our new beginning, please contact us. Like each nail, block, & tile,
meeting their soulful, hopeful eyes or watching them snooze away every donation, no matter how small, will help make our dream
the day together. August 17 was the answer to their prayerful paws come true… All for the Love of Animals.
when Rebecca walked in, having followed the status of the two on Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call
our website for several weeks. Rebecca lives in an apartment so 561.747.5311 ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat Deshong,
she was looking for an older quiet dog who would lounge on the President, or Curry Krasulak, Director of Development.
couch. When she saw Kiki and Sophie, she thought, “Why not two? This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing, rehabilitating,
They’ll keep each other company when I’m away from home.” and giving homeless companion animals their best future… no
We are thankful to Rebecca and all of the adopters who decided matter how long it takes to find it. We have many wonderful
to rescue a life on August 17. We are thankful to all adopters for dogs and cats at our Jupiter Adoption Center and Palm City
opening their hearts and homes, giving the voiceless their new Ranch. We invite you to come visit us! Our website is www.
beginnings. At Furry Friends, we cannot rescue, rehabilitate and furryfriendsadoption.org.
re-home needy dogs and cats if there is no one willing to help us Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
complete the circle of our mission. like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
When considering adding a furry family member to your family, we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
please come see us. There is no better feeling than when you save us continue our animal saving mission.
a life! Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 401 Maplewood
LOVE of animals! Drive, Ste. 8, Jupiter, FL 33458.
2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 1
“Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
Patricia Deshong, President happen for our Furry Friends”
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