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Woman Of The Year 2020 Luncheon

Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz by Palm Beacher Magazine; and “Ultimate CEO” by the South Kelly graduated from the University of Florida. She has three
The Women in Business Council hosted its annual Woman Florida Business Journal. sons and resides in Wellington.
of the Year Luncheon on Friday, Jan. 15 at the Wyndham Grand
Jupiter at Harbourside Place. Women Nominated For Woman Of The Year 2020
The event celebrated the Woman of the Year nominees and
recognized their outstanding leadership and commitment to the
Palm Beach North region.
Out of 25 amazing women nominees, Kelly Smallridge was
chosen the winner.
Smallridge is president and CEO of Palm Beach County’s
public/private economic development agency, the Business
Development Board of Palm Beach County where she has
worked for 32 years. She has won many awards including: the
Ambassador’s Medal by Governor Rick Scott; “Florida’s 500
Most Influential Business Leaders” by Florida Trend; “Top 40
Business Leaders” by South Florida CEO magazine; “Small
Business Leader of the Year” by the Sun Sentinel; “Palm Beach
County Public Schools Distinguished Alumni Award” by the
Education Foundation; “Top 40 Influential Business Leaders”

Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, February 2021 Dubois was is one of the
happiest cats we have had the
pleasure to get to know. He
“ For the Love of is very affectionate and will
Animals” features real ensure you are too. He goes out
stories happening at Furry of his way to greet every person
Friends in Jupiter. We are who visits and is great with all
The Humane Society of of the other cats as well. He is
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta litterbox trained and is ready to
and the only no-kill shelter be your best friend.
open to the public in northern Abandoned at a boarding
Palm Beach County. We’ve Land Rover Palm Beach Presents the Pull for Paws facility... unbelievable! This
been rescuing, rehabilitating, boy is the sweetest. SAMMY
and re-homing the homeless Clay Shoot benefitting the Furry Friends Shelter to Service is a beautiful 5-year-old terrier/
animals in our community Dog Program! Come out to South Florida Shooting Club chocolate lab mix, who weighs
for more than 30 years. on March 26th and enjoy a fun filled day of clays, raffles, 65 lbs. He loves his crate but
Our not for profit 501c3 prizes and lunch all to benefit Furry Friend's Shelter to doesn't need to be crated AND
organization consists of our Service Dog Program which trains abandoned shelter dogs he knows basic commands!
Jupiter based adoption center, veterinary clinic (open to the and trains them to be service dogs for deserving veterans He's good with people but due
public), thrift boutique, and Palm City Ranch. - We Are Saving Two Lives At A Time! to his size, we feel a home with
no small children would be best
for him. Due to his background,
When considering adding a furry family member to he can be cautious with strangers but with proper introductions,
your family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 SW he warms up quickly and LOVES TO BE LOVED. He's lived in
Zarrella Street or our new Jupiter Adoption Center at 100 a home with cats and was fine with them. As with humans, he
Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park. PLEASE would thrive best if proper introductions with other dogs is made.
CALL 561-747-5311 PRIOR TO VISITING EITHER
LOCATION DUE TO COVID-19. Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
for the LOVE of animals! 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 3
“Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
Patricia Deshong, President happen for our Furry Friends”

COME TO FURRY FRIENDS TO MEET THE
LOVE OF YOUR LIFE - TWO LEGGED OR FOUR!
We invite you to our “Paws
For Love - Singles Mingle”
Covid - safe outdoor dating
event on February 11th at
our new facility in Jupiter!
This free event includes hors
d’oeuvres and beverages
and take-home doggy bags!
Visit our website at www.
furryfriendsadoption.org to
register. Paid Advertisement