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John Carr Named Palm Beach North Chamber Chair

Jupiter Resident Has Track Record Of Giving Back To Community

The new chairman of the “I’ve had the honor of serving alongside John over a major projects located throughout the state. Recently, he
Palm Beach North Chamber number of years on the chamber’s executive committee,” spent time in Florida’s Panhandle, where Hurricane Irma
of Commerce is turning said former Palm Beach North Chamber Chairman left a path of destruction, to assist with the management
his longtime love affair Rachel Docekal. “John’s passion for the Palm Beach of recovery projects. VCG is a leader in residential
with the north end of the North Chamber is unparalleled and I look forward to a and commercial construction, roofing, renovations,
county into opportunity for tremendous year ahead under his chairmanship.” restoration, storm damage repairs, and 24/7 emergency
local businesses. John Carr In his ‘tween years, Carr spent time at his father’s home services.
was recently installed as in Lake Park and fell in love with the area. Recognizing Carr also serves as director of the JRC Charitable
board chairman of the non- the north end of the county’s potential for growth even Foundation, where he raises funds to support nonprofits
for-profit organization – then, Carr recalls a time before The Gardens Mall became who are helping to enrich our local communities. For the
which spans 10 Palm Beach the area’s business anchor. past nine years, his annual golf tournaments have raised
County municipalities from “It was much quieter then,” he said of the 1980s, when more than $15,000 annually to help organizations such
Tequesta to Palm Beach he worked at his father’s gas station just off 45th Street. as Tequesta’s United for Families. He also serves as a
Gardens to Riviera Beach, “I have always loved the north end of Palm Beach County director at large for 211 of the Palm Beaches.
and serves more than 1,000 business members. and the vast opportunities for growth here. We are seeing Founded in 2007 as a result of a merger from two
In this role, Carr serves as the executive officer of the it now as more and more businesses and residents call our previous chambers, the Jupiter Tequesta Juno Beach
chamber and presides at all business meetings of the board area home. It’s critical that our chamber takes the lead in Chamber of Commerce (founded in 1948) and the North
and executive committees, along with any meetings of smart growth for this region, while we preserve the beauty Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce (founded
the membership. His experience at the chamber includes that attracted so many of us to golf, fish, boat and travel in 1947), the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
serving as small business advisory council chairman, here.” strives to be a dynamic organization that serves as a vital
ambassador chairman, member of the government affairs An avid golfer, John and his wife Michelle reside in business and community resource. The chamber focuses
committee, secretary, treasurer, and part of the chamber’s Jupiter where he enjoys spending time with his family. on the development and retention of businesses by taking
strategic plan steering committee. “My own grandparents had a profound impact on me,” an active role in issues that affect the profitability of local
According to Carr, one of his primary focus areas during said Carr. “My grandfather taught me by example to companies, protecting and improving the quality of life
his chamber tenure will be to work collaboratively with have respect for our country and great respect for others. for residents and, above all, providing superior services
leaders from Palm Beach North and Palm Beach County to At Christmas I helped my grandmother, Nana, deliver and resources to our members. For more information
encourage the mission of the chamber as the unified voice of home-baked cheesecakes to friends without any family. on membership in the Palm Beach North Chamber of
business in Palm Beach North. He has already formed a new I constantly have them both in the back of my mind as I Commerce, visit www.pbnchamber.com or call (561)
council of past chamber chairmen to offer their experienced try to do the next right thing.” 746-7111.
perspective to current leadership. This council will also Widely recognized by fellow chamber members for his
engage in other activities with leadership to help provide enthusiasm, compassion and open communication, Carr
the resources needed to ensure the community delivers on serves as a managing director of Venture Construction
the promise of being Florida’s “Prosperity Coast.” Group (VCG) of Florida, a position that takes him to

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