The LEADERship Martin County grand finale wrapped up with an all-out, unforgettable graduation celebration at the Monarch Country Club! Guests treated themselves to a delicious dinner, an open bar, and awesome live entertainment. The energy was unmatched as class members marched down the aisle to Pomp and Circumstance, sponsored by Ashley Capital, enjoyed a nostalgic slideshow, embraced their new nicknames, and repped the color of their Simsoc room. This night was made possible with the support of DreamWorks Remodeling, Conchy Joe’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar, Jami McCree/Chapman Capital Advisors, LEADERship Alumni, and Peaceful Projects. More than anything, it was a beautiful celebration of the deep camaraderie and lifelong connections this LEADERship program is known and loved for. Cheers to Class 35—you did it! And cheers to all our LEADERship Committees and Volunteers – you made it ALL happen! Shown are (back row from left) Ike Crumpler, Jason Hahner, Brian Green, Jesse Iacono, Jim Gorton, Manuel Cabarello, Bob Ohrn, John Haggerty, Chief Zenelovic, Nick Darley, Ryan Bloss, Katie Diamond, Jessica Ballash, Alex Gillen; (middle) Kaija Mayfield, Katie Calloway, Sarah Siebritz, James Clark, Jennifer Crow, Steven Rivera, Steven Elias; (front) Meghan Shirey, Regina Marc, Maygan Hunt, Trey Fritz, Jami McCree, Jacob Dominguez, Anne Marie Shultz, Inez Van Ravenzwaaij.
It was a true family celebration, as Melissa Varela cut the Stuart/Martin County Chamber ribbon to officially open Tutu School Stuart in the Regency Square Plaza on May 28. Joining Melissa were (left to right) Sharon Schwab, In the Shade; Ashley Reep, Ileana Jorgenson, Eva, Melissa, Kevin and Julian Varela; Robert and Debra Bales, Tutu School; and Chamber Ambassador JeanMarie McCormack, Emerald Ledger Solutions.The LEADERship Martin County grand finale wrapped up with an all-out, unforgettable graduation celebration at the Monarch Country Club! Guests treated themselves to a delicious dinner, an open bar, and awesome live entertainment. The energy was unmatched as class members marched down the aisle to Pomp and Circumstance, sponsored by Ashley Capital, enjoyed a nostalgic slideshow, embraced their new nicknames, and repped the color of their Simsoc room. This night was made possible with the support of DreamWorks Remodeling, Conchy Joe’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar, Jami McCree/Chapman Capital Advisors, LEADERship Alumni, and Peaceful Projects. More than anything, it was a beautiful celebration of the deep camaraderie and lifelong connections this LEADERship program is known and loved for. Cheers to Class 35—you did it! And cheers to all our LEADERship Committees and Volunteers – you made it ALL happen! Shown are (back row from left) Ike Crumpler, Jason Hahner, Brian Green, Jesse Iacono, Jim Gorton, Manuel Cabarello, Bob Ohrn, John Haggerty, Chief Zenelovic, Nick Darley, Ryan Bloss, Katie Diamond, Jessica Ballash, Alex Gillen; (middle) Kaija Mayfield, Katie Calloway, Sarah Siebritz, James Clark, Jennifer Crow, Steven Rivera, Steven Elias; (front) Meghan Shirey, Regina Marc, Maygan Hunt, Trey Fritz, Jami McCree, Jacob Dominguez, Anne Marie Shultz, Inez Van Ravenzwaaij.More than a hundred Stuart/Martin County Chamber members enjoyed the new décor, delicious feast and craft beers and cocktails at Frazier Creek Brewing & Distilling Co., as they hosted and sponsored the May Business After Hours. Shown are (left to right) Chamber President/CEO Joe Catrambone; Jay Rosicky, Lee Anne Edwards, Brady Edwards and Dan Rogers, Frazier Creek; and Chamber Chair-Elect/Trustee Eric Kiehn, C&W Technologies.Anthony and Christy Compagno, Palm Tree Auto Sales, enjoyed a fun date night at the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s May Business After Hours at Frazier Creek Brewing & Distilling Co.Mandy Burnell, Limitless Financial Group/John Wagner (right), thanked new Stuart/Martin County Chamber member Lauren Minelli, owner of Creative Charcuterie Catering, and her assistant Crystal for providing the delicious hors d’oeuvres at the May Business After Hours at Frazier Creek Brewing & Distilling Co.Relaxing after a long day at the office, Stuart/Martin County Chamber Trustees George Shackett (left) and Camilo Chavez, Fifth Third Bank, enjoyed the ambiance of Frazier Creek Brewing & Distilling Co. during the May Business After Hours.Stuart/Martin County Chamber members gathered on June 4 in the Chamber Conference Center to learn how they can enhance their Chamber involvement to improve their return on investment. Membership Retention Specialist Amber Roberts discussed several ways to drive business to their door while creating meaningful relationships through the Chamber. Special thanks to Susan King, owner of Martin Funeral Home & Crematory, and attorney Chuck Geary of Lesser Landy Smith & Siegel PLLC, for sponsoring the monthly event. Shown are (left to right) Tom Dowd, Break Coffee Company; Peter Alvarez, Comcast Advertising; Sandra Beckett, Guided Path HR; Jack Southard, Rare Blue Moon Marketing; Ari Fox, Wings to Fly Dance Company; Andrew Bailey, B5 Recruiting; Kendra Happ, Progressive Media Solutions; Danny Serra-Arderi, Palm City Tire & Service; Chamber Ambassador Margaret Winfield, Legal/Shield; Antonio Perez, Total Roofing Systems; Nicole King, Little Lights Dentistry; Corey Gagnon, Continuum Electric; Leilane Espinola, Saladworks/Frutta Bowls; Chamber Ambassador Mike Wilbur, Tradewinds United Media; Jeffrey Espinola, Saladworks/Frutta Bowls; and Amanda Brinson, A&M Construction Services; (seated) Susan King, Martin Funeral Home & Crematory.Family, friends and business associates gathered as Nikkisha Maragh, owner of Kay N Luxe Wellness & Aesthetics cut the Stuart/Martin County Chamber ribbon during the Grand Opening of her new wellness center on June 4. Located at 1001 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 102, Stuart, Kay N Luxe offers a wide selection of skin care services, as well as wellness and concierge primary care. Shown are (left to right) Chamber Ambassador Margaret Winfield, AYG Insurance and Financial Services/LegalShield; Olonzo Maragh, Madline Malwah, Camisha and Nikkisha Maragh, Kasilyn and Kaylee Turner, Lanetha Maragh, Kyla Ferguson and Lacey Anderson, Kay N Luxe Wellness & Aesthetics and Chamber Ambassador Miriam Cala-Morrissette, MCMPM Project Management.Christian Domeck, D.R. Horton Southeast Florida, was accompanied by his sales and support staff, Chamber members and guests as he cut the Stuart/Martin County Chamber ribbon on their latest community Sailfish Cay, located on Central Parkway in Stuart. Guests were offered tours and treated to a full hot delicious lunch during the Grand Opening celebration on June 18.These new and prospective Stuart/Martin County Chamber members were introduced at the June 9 Business B4 Breakfast sponsored by Local Guy Air Conditioning Services, Inc. at Frazier Creek Brewing & Distilling Co. Shown are (left to right) new members Nicole King, Little Lights Dentistry; and Sandra Beckett, Guided Path HR; prospect David Ellis, Sailfish Home Watch; new member Michael Colton, DDS 4 Vets; prospects Joe Lee, Premier Roofing Solutions; and candidate Alex Cooke.“This summer is going to be hot! Don’t let your air conditioning system let you down, said Derek Powell, owner of Local Guy Air Conditioning Services, sponsor of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s June 9 Business B4 Breakfast at Frazier Creek Brewing & Distilling Co. A local owned and operated company, he prides himself on starting his small business in 2013 and growing into a leading provider of HVAC services in Martin County. Chamber Chairman/Trustee Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart (left), joined the team, consisting of Jordan Duling, owner Derek Powell, Preston Jones, Christian Sauceda, Lindsey Baker and Jim Jorden for the photo opp.Stuart/Martin County Chamber Ambassador Joel Dowley enjoyed the company of (left to right) Ashlynn Turban and Michele Benton, Coquina Cove at Martin Downs and Celeste White, Serenity Stuart at the June 9 Business B4 Breakfast at Frazier Creek Brewing & Distilling Co.The Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s June Business at Lunch Summer Speaker Series held at Monarch Country Club featured the topic “Young Faces/Future Places,” outlining the differences between Baby Boomers, Gen X, Y and Z, and planning for communities to adapt to the new social norms. Accompanied by Lunch sponsor and moderator Anna Valencia-Tillery, White Glove Moving & Storage (left), were featured speakers Kevin Crowder, Business Flare; Ruth Buchanan, BMI Buchanan Management; Susan Kores, Martin County Director of the Office of Community Development; and George Stokus, Assistant County Administrator.Stuart/Martin County Chamber Business at Lunch sponsor Anna Valencia-Tillery, White Glove Moving & Storage (second from left) moderated the “Young Faces/Future Places” program featured during the luncheon held on June 10 at Monarch Country Club. Shown with Anna are (left to right) Chamber President/CEO Joe Catrambone; Vanessa Sticker, White Glove Moving & Storage; and Chamber Chairman Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart.Stuart/Martin County Chamber Chairman Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart (center), welcomed special guest Florida State Representative District 86 John Snyder and his aide Steven Bolduc to the June Business at Lunch sponsored by White Glove Moving & Storage at Monarch Country Club. Rep. Snyder led the pledge of allegiance and gave a brief update on the recent legislation session.These lovely ladies from Humane Society of the Treasure Coast took a break from the kitties and puppies to attend the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s June Business at Lunch at Monarch Country Club. Shown are (left to right) Tracy Steffen, Jessica D’Ambrosio and Shelly Marino.These lovely ladies took a break from networking to smile for the camera during the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s June 16 Business B4 Breakfast at ARC of the Treasure Coast’s Alice’s “A Caring Café.” Shown (left to right) Meg Shirey, Martin County Police Athletic League; Jaime Oldenborg, Florida Commercial Real Estate Co.; Christina Lofthus, Mary Kay Cosmetics; and Lourdes Stortz, The Salvation Army.New, returning and prospective members enjoyed meeting fellow businesses during the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s Business B4 Breakfast at ARC of the Treasure Coast’s Alice’s “A Caring Café.” Shown are (left to right) School Board member/candidate Christia Li Roberts; Past Chamber Chair Pete Lashenka, LPT Realty; Brenna Lauren, Century 21 Tenace Realty; and County Commission District 2 candidate Althea Wiley.ARC of the Treasure Coast proudly presented Alice’s “A Caring Café,” a long-time local favorite restaurant they now own and operate, as they sponsored and hosted the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s June 16 Business B4 Breakfast. ARC offers employment placement for individuals with disabilities, including Alice’s. Representing ARC and Alice’s are (left to right) ARC President/CEO Keith Muniz, Ashlee Gear, Steve Cummins, Jamie McLaughlin, Jude Allen, Tera Fey, Lynn Creedon, Dani Sexton Wills, Walter Zapputa Zapputa, Brandon Herrick, Jennifer Rooks and Alice’s GM Marc Rosen, with Chamber Chairman/Trustee Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart.Stuart/Martin County Chamber members were treated to a night of great food, drinks and camaraderie during the June Business After Hours hosted and sponsored by Manero’s Restaurant. Shown are (left to right) Chamber Chairman/Trustee Dr. Brian Moriarty, Loving Chiropractic of Stuart; Jay Mahoney, owner of Manero’s Restaurant; and Chamber President/CEO Joe Catrambone.Bonnie and Michael Nance, Bonnie’s Magic, enjoyed the appetizers and ambiance of Manero’s Restaurant during the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s June Business After Hours.The gang’s all here! Enjoying a break from the office to attend the Stuart/Martin County Chamber’s June Business After Hours at Manero’s Restaurant were representatives of Brightway Insurance/V. Zanfini Family Agency including (left to right) Matthew Barile, Dalton Powell, Kim Zanfini, owner Vincent Zanfini, Michaela Martin and Julian Noel.
