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march 2022 3168 sw martin downs blvd. palm city, fl 34990
phone: (772) 286-8121 fax: (772) 286-3331
www.palmcitychamber.com

president’s message

I wa nt t o t ha nk also a great mentor, every time I said I couldn’t do this he In addition to our monthly breakfasts, after hours and ribbon
EVERYONE for this said, “Yes and you will be great.” For that I thank you, Tyson. cuttings, the Palm City Chamber of Commerce continues to
amazing opportunity to On February 5, the Palm City Chamber of Commerce create opportunities for our local businesses to network and
serve as President of the held its 43rd Annual Installation Gala. The theme for this promote themselves.
Palm City Chamber of year’s gala was a Salute to Service where we celebrated We are here for you and your business, big or small. The
Commerce. It is an honor the 100th Birthday of World War II Veteran Seymour Palm City Chamber of Commerce is a great resource for you
and privilege to serve the Hoffman. Missi had arranged for an American flag to be and your company. As we look forward to 2022, we will keep
business community in this flown over the Capitol to celebrate Seymour’s birthday. the focus on our community and its needs. This is why we
capacity. I am so excited The flag was presented to him at the gala by Representative are #YourCommunityChamber!
to have your trust in doing John Snyder and Commissioner Ed Ciampi. We had
so. I want to thank Missi, Nikki and Liz for being the best everyone dressed in red, white and blue which added the christina l. franco
group of women to lead this Chamber over this past year. final touches to the wonderful event. Senator Gayle Harrell President, Palm City Chamber of Commerce
We cannot wait for the new events and fun you have to share swore in the 2022 Board of Directors. As I mentioned in Hampton by Hilton
for the upcoming year! We are grateful for your dedication my speech, we are a great organization striving to do great
and love for our Palm City Chamber of Commerce and things for our community.
our community. Thank you for making us the Chamber of Keep and eye on our Palm City Chamber website,
Commerce that local businesses want to be part of. I also Facebook page and emails. We have exciting events in the
want to send a big thank you to Tyson Waters, our Immediate weeks and months to come. I encourage you to get involved
Past President, for his leadership this past year. Tyson was with the Chamber! We can help you and your business grow.
march news

The Palm City Chamber of the generosity of the amazing residents and visitors of Martin Design for their continued work in Martin County over the past
Commerce had the opportunity County. We have instituted a Nonprofit of the Month program 38 years. They were the company that constructed the new and
to install our new Board of so that we can highlight a different nonprofit each month. improved Mapp Road. Sunshine Land Design works with many
Directors at our Salute to Service We had amazing award winners at our Installation Gala. of our local homeowners and communities to improve their road
43rd Annual Installation Gala The Michele Radcliffe Dutro Award was given to Dr. Rex structures, drainage, and landscaping.
on Saturday, February 5th. Sentell, by State Representative Toby Overdorf, for his over The Board of Directors for 2022 were sworn in by State
We were privileged to honor 30-year commitment to Palm City and the beautification of Senator Gayle Harrell. Her speech to our new Board was
all veterans but especially Mapp Road. Rex has served as President of the Palm City inspiring and uplifting.
Mr. Seymour Hoffman, our Chamber of Commerce, been on the Board of Directors, chaired The upcoming year looks fabulous for the Palm City
100-year-old World War II Veteran. Mr. Hoffman was presented the Neighborhood Advisory Council and built his practice, Chamber of Commerce!
a United States flag that had been flown over the U.S. Capitol in Palm City Animal Medical Center, in the new Community
his honor celebrating his 100th birthday. The flag was presented Redevelopment Agency. Photos by Patty D Photography
to Mr. Hoffman by Marine Veteran and Florida Representative Our 2021 Ambassador of the Year is Evie Klaassen with
John Snyder and Commissioner Ed Ciampi. Colorado Pawn and Jewelry. Evie is always there to assist any missi campbell
This event reminded us all how our country has been shaped members and volunteers at all of our events. Executive Director
by the amazing men and women of our military. The gratitude David Bradford, with Edward Jones, is the 2021 Board Palm City Chamber of Commerce
and respect that was on display at our event was overwhelming. Member of the Year. David serves as the Treasurer for the Palm
The 2022 Board of Directors under the leadership of City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and always has
President Christina Franco with Hampton by Hilton, has a our best interest. 2022 palm city
strong agenda for this year. The mission of the Palm City Our first Nonprofit of the Year Award went to Boys and Girls
Chamber of Commerce is to serve as the principal advocate Clubs of Martin County. We are incredibly proud of Boys and chamber of
of the community and its businesses, acting as the catalyst in Girls Clubs of Martin County because their vision, passion,
promoting the economic development of the Palm City area, and perseverance during the pandemic has led to extraordinary commerce
stimulating jobs, and improving the quality of life. We believe outcomes for the youth they serve and the community.
that this can be attained in a variety of ways especially focusing The New Business of the Year for 2021 is Rude Bwoy Spirits.
on many of our nonprofits. Martin County has many needed Rude Bwoy has created a wonderful presence in our area in a board of directors
and necessary nonprofits that provide support and guidance short period of time. They offer high class tastings and financial
for our community members. As the Community Chamber, opportunities for local nonprofits and our community. President Christina Franco Hampton Inn and Suites
we promote our local nonprofits so that they can benefit from Our 2021 Business of the Year Award went to Sunshine Land President Elect Don Pipes Atlantic Aviation

Director Keith (Fletch) Fletcher Boys & Girls Club of Martin County
Director Gigi Suntum Caring Children Clothing Children
Director Cheree Ramirez Children’s Services Council of MC
Director Peter Sicoli Sailfish Insurance
Director Robin Hall Out2News
Director Tara Biek-Robison Tara Biek Creative
Ex-Officio Toby Overdorf State Representative
Ex-Officio Ed Ciampi Martin County Commission
Ex-Officio Michael DiTerlizzi Martin County School Board
Vice-President Anne-Marie Persaud iThink Financial
Treasurer David Bradford Edward Jones
World War II Veteran Seymour Hoffman, State Representative Ambassador of the Year Evie Klaassen from Colorado Past President Tyson Waters Fox McCluskey Bush & Robison
John Snyder, and Martin County District 5 Commissioner Pawn & Jewelry Director Shaun Plymale Treasure Coast Legal
Ed Ciampi
march news on next page Director Meghan Shirey Ocean Republic Brewing
Director Rob McLaughlin Access 365 Urgent Care/Back in Action
Director Patrick Gleason State Insurance