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Lauderdale Lakes Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Launch: A Great Success! |
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL. September 25, 2025 - Early Thursday morning dozens of local business and government leaders lined up for valet parking at the Lauderdale Lakes Industrial Park as they waited to join the Lauderdale Lakes Chamber of Commerce for their official Business Breakfast launch! And they were not disappointed! After being greeted at the door and then again at the registration tables, they were first treated to a buffet style breakfast spread catered by Singh's Roti Delight Restaurant. It not only included all of the trimmings, but there was plenty to go around!
Once seated, guests immediately began networking and exchanging business cards as they dined and waited for the program to begin. And when it did, the energy only began to grow. Chamber president, Patrick Green took to the podium and delivered an enthusiastic personal greeting and opening remarks well worthy of the momentous occasion, and followed up by recognizing each of the Chamber's board members, as well as thanking the event's sponsors, Levy Realty Advisors, LLC., the owners of Lauderdale Lakes Industrial Park. |
Chamber President, Mr. Patrick Green | Additional greetings were then offered by the city's Mayor, Veronica Edwards Phillips and Commissioners Sharon Thomas and Easton Harrison, followed by Acting City Manager, Venice Howard. Broward County District 9 Commissioner, Hazelle P. Rogers was also in attendance and recognized. Next, Chamber VP Annette Cardoza came up to introduce the event's Keynote Speaker, Ms. Maribel Feliciano, the newly appointed Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Business Development.
Ms. Maribel Feliciano, Director of the OESBD Ms. Feliciano further inspired the city's business leaders by informing them of all the programs, opportunities, and resources the County has to offer to empower them. Following Ms. Feliciano's keynote, President, Patrick Green returned to the podium to present an overview of the Chamber's goals, it's vision for the city's businesses, and a brief preview of the "Shop Lauderdale Lakes" program. |
The program concluded with a drawing for a free Chamber membership, a very surprising musical presentation offered by Commissioner Sharon Thomas, and a photo session that included several of the City's supporting agencies and staff including the CRA and Economic Development and Advisory Board. Overall, the Chamber Launch Breakfast was a great success, exceeding everyone's expectations. Several businesses signed up to become founding members and several more made commitments to follow up. The city's feedback, which was posted on their Facebook and Instagram pages the following day was very positive:
Commissioner, Sharon Thomas |
Sponsors, Levy Realty Advisors, LLC.
Hazelle P. Rogers, Broward Co. District 9 Commissioner, center | "This morning was one for the books! The City of Lauderdale Lakes proudly joined local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners for the official launch of the Lauderdale Lakes Chamber of Commerce with a dynamic Business Breakfast. It was an inspiring morning of networking, collaboration, and conversation about driving economic growth and creating new opportunities for our “We Care” City. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this exciting milestone and help shape the future of business in Lauderdale Lakes!"
Acting City Manager, Venice Howard, Mayor Phillips, CRA Exec. Dir., Celestine Dunmore, and Economic Development Manager, Vielka Buchanan. |
