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Wellington Chamber of Commerce announces Medical and Wellness Festival Chairmen, Committee and Presenting Sponsors

May 12, 2010 - Wellington, FL --- The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce Dr. Blake Kendall -Emergency Specialists of Wellington (Wellington Regional Medical Center ER) and Dr. Randall Laurich -The Wellness Center as Chairmen of the 2010 Wellington Health and Wellness Festival.

The goal of this event, presented by the Medical Committee of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce is to create awareness of the many dimensions of wellness through experiential booth exhibits. We’ll showcase a variety of specialties including medical screenings, cutting edge fitness trends, integrative and holistic medicine, aromatherapy, pet therapy, free massages and heart healthy food samples. The festival has something for everyone!

Presenting Sponsors are the City of Wellington, The Pointe at Wellington Green, Emergency Specialists of Wellington, The Wellness Center and MedExpress Urgent Care.

Dr. Randy Laurich of the Wellness Center has been practicing chiropractic wellness care since 1998 when he graduated from the Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic. Dr. Laurich’s special focus and passion is helping people change the patterns and habits that are preventing the body from healing itself. His broad knowledge in diverse fields including nutrition and exercise therapy, as well as his experience in personal growth and motivational leadership, allows Dr. Laurich to partner with each patient to help them achieve their desired health goals.

Dr. Blake Kendall, Emergency Specialists of Wellington is a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician and Attending Physician and Director of Marketing and Business Development at Wellington Regional Medical Center- Emergency Department for the past 4.5 years. Dr. Kendall -received his education at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Yale University and has completed Post Graduate Medical Education at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, Philadelphia Orthopedic Group and Mercy Catholic Medical Center

MedExpress is a full-service urgent care center dedicated to providing Great Care. Fast. Focused on the treatment of urgent illnesses and injuries for all ages, MedExpress offers these services with no appointments and no long waits. Every clinic is open seven days a week from 9am to 9pm and has on-site X-ray facilities and laboratory services to provide prompt and comprehensive medical care in a welcoming environment.

The Host Committee of this event includes the Chairmen Dr. Kendall and Dr. Laurich, Kimberly Freedman- MedExpress Urgent Care, representatives from the City of Wellington, Marge Sullivan – The Palm Healthcare Foundation, and Jerry Fonda- Diabetes and Nutrition Centers.

The event will be held Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Pointe at Wellington Green (In Front of LA Fitness). The Pointe at Wellington Green is owner by NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, Inc. who are the largest commercial real estate brokerage firm in Palm Beach County, Florida with over two decades experience advising on strategic acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, comprehensive property management and corporate services. The firm advises on all commercial property sectors from office and industrial to retail, and land, and has among its client base some of the nation's most prestigious institutional and private investors. The firm is a member of NAI Global, the world's leading commercial real estate network with a presence spanning more than 40 countries around the globe.

NAI/Merin Hunter Codman is headed by Chairman Neil E. Merin and President Jay M. Grossman. The Company is headquartered in West Palm Beach with regional offices in Boca Raton, Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.

FREE TO WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS!

Please call 561-792-6525 for more information.

Registration deadline for Wellness Festival vendors will be June 14.

40 Under 40

The Wellington Chamber is looking for 40 good men and women under 40….that want their businesses to not only grow…but take OUR Chamber to the next level

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of our "Young Professionals Organization"!! Our new "YPO" has been created to provide a Networking environment within the Wellington Chamber for our young professionals to network and grow the Chamber and our Community! This group will coordinate networking events, day trips, socials, social networking events and business coaching opportunities.

Any business owner or Associate of that business is welcome! He or She, or the Company they work for, must be a Chamber Member in good standing! A desire to obtain more business through the efforts of the other members, and the membership of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce! Each month or sooner as it grows, one individual will be recognized at out monthly luncheons as well as through various social media networking and chamber newsletters for their efforts in our community. Those efforts can range from entrepreneurial to charitable. What has made them stand out, and why they should be recognized!

**ALL Chamber Members skills are welcome!
We need coaches, Community Leaders, etc.

Chairmen
Chris Zeller, Thomas Leinwol

Membership Recruitment
Fernanda Yanez

"Business of the Month"

Pyrogrill is working hard to make our business culture one of community involvement and would like to reward others like them for making the right choice.

Each month, Pyrogrill will offer a lunch for 10 people for the business the Wellington Chamber Selection Committee chooses. Criteria will be based on community involvement and good deeds locally.

Clark Beaty, President of Pyrogroll, Inc. said "Pyrogrill is corporately dedicated to bettering the communities we sell food in. Our philosophy includes starting with the youth of an area. We do this through local school partnerships and ongoing education and youth performance group fundraising. We wanted to honor other businesses that are making local commitments in these and other areas in the Wellington community. When I was thinking about how to do so, I realized there is no better way to show our appreciation than by providing the exact service we value most, our food. At that moment, the idea for the Pyrogrill Business of the Week program was born."

To become eligible, simply call, fax or e-mail your story! Tell us what your business does locally to enhance the community and share good deeds of employees! Program begins May 3, 2010 but you can begin sending in your good deeds today!

Pyrogrill is located at the Wellington Green Commons, 10590 Forest Hill Blvd in Wellington. Stop by and visit them! 561-798-4099 by phone and www.pyrogrill.com on the web!

State Attorney Michael McAuliffe to speak at Wellington Chamber Luncheon

On Wednesday, May 19th 2010 State Attorney Michael McAuliffe will speak to the members and guests of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce at their member luncheon. The luncheon will be held at Binks Forest Golf and Country Club, 400 Binks Forest Dr. In addition, at this event The Wellington Chamber will be rolling out their BRAND NEW Young Professionals Organization, Technology Committee and PyroGrill Business of The Month Program!! This is a not-to-miss event!

In November, 2008, Michael McAuliffe was elected as the State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida. Mr. McAuliffe took office on January 6, 2009.

Prior to becoming State Attorney, Mr. McAuliffe was in private practice as a partner in Rosenberg & McAuliffe, PL (later McAuliffe Law Group) and a partner in Holland & Knight LLP focusing his practice on litigation matters.

From 1994 to 1999, Mr. McAuliffe served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. From 1997-1999, Mr. McAuliffe was a Section Chief and Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney's Office.

From 1989 to 1993, Mr. McAuliffe was a prosecutor with the Criminal Section, U.S. Department of Justice, in Washington, D.C. As a federal prosecutor, Mr. McAuliffe investigated and prosecuted cases involving domestic terrorism, official misconduct, hate crimes and involuntary servitude. While at the Justice Department, Mr. McAuliffe successfully prosecuted the leader (Grand Dragon) of the Ku Klux Klan and other 13 Klan members in Louisiana on federal hate crimes charges.

Mr. McAuliffe has served an instructor at the National Advocacy Institute/Center of the U.S. Department of Justice and taught appellate advocacy as an Associate Professorial Lecturer in Law at the George Washington University's Law School. For the 1993-94 academic year, Mr. McAuliffe was a CEP Fellow and Visiting Professor of Law in the Czech Republic where he helped establish a reform law school/faculty and taught American constitutional history. Mr. McAuliffe also provided counsel regarding legal reform issues to the Office of the Czech President and various members of Czech Parliament.

Mr. McAuliffe earned his BBA with honors (cum laude) from the University of Texas at Austin in 1985 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from the Law School at the College of William & Mary in 1989. While at William & Mary Law School, Mr. McAuliffe was inducted into the Order of the Barristers, and he, with two teammates, won the National Moot Court Competition, the nation's premier law school advocacy competition.

In the community, Mr. McAuliffe served as the 2007 Vice Chair of the Board for the Children's Home Society, South Coastal Division, and was the 2007-08 Co-Chair of the Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians and Jews. Mr. McAuliffe also served as the President of the Palm Beach Cancer Institute Foundation for 2007-08. In 2007, Mr. McAuliffe was given a special recognition award from the Urban League of Palm Beach County for his service. In 2009, the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce gave its "Shining Star" award to Mr. McAuliffe.

Aside from his professional endeavors and community leadership, Mr. McAuliffe is an avid mountaineer. In May 2006, Mr. McAuliffe successfully climbed and reached the summit of Denali, the highest peak in North America at 20,320 ft. In January/February 2005, Michael successfully climbed and reached the summit of Aconcagua in South America (Andes) which, at 22,843 ft., is the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere and the world outside of Asia. Mr. McAuliffe also has climbed in Washington State (Mount Rainier) and in Colorado.
Mr. McAuliffe is married to Circuit Judge Robin Rosenberg and together they have three children.

Registration and Networking from 11:30-12:00.

Luncheon begins promptly at 12 Noon.

$20.00 Members (with RSVP)

$25.00 at the Door

$30.00 Non-Members

Please call 561-792-6525 to reserve your space today.

Join us for an After Hours Networking Reception ...
Buca Di Beppo

2025 Wellington Green Drive

Appetizers, Cocktails and Networking!

Wednesday, March 24th 5:30-7:30 PM
* RSVP's are Required for this event no later than
March 17th PLEASE

Please call The Wellington Chamber of Commerce
561-792-6525

Complimentary Admission for Chamber Members

$10.00 for Guests

Please Join us…
Wednesday, March 17th

MEMBER LUNCHEON

Business Excellence Awards & 2010 Board of Directors Installation

SPONSORED BY:

Watch top riders compete at this world class venue while you enjoy a fabulous luncheon and hear from our GUESTS OF HONOR …
Mayor Darell Bowen and the
CANDIDATES FOR 2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION

RSVPS REQUIRED- THIS WILL BE A SOLD OUT EVENT

$20.00 Members (with RSVP)

$25.00 at the Door

$30.00 Non-Members

Lake Wellington Professional Centre and Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Annual Holiday Celebration

Thursday, December 17th, 2009
5:30-7:30 PM
Lake Wellington Professional Centre
12230 Forest Hill Blvd
On beautiful Lake Wellington

Great food!!!!
Cocktails, Refreshments and…
Live Music

* Remember to bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to the Toys for Tots Program

Kindly RSVP TODAY 792-6525

Hedrick Brothers Construction to sponsor Wellington Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Event

Kick-Off to the Equestrian Season - Man and Woman of Distinction 2009

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to once again announce our time honored tradition "Kick-Off to the Equestrian and Polo Season" themed luncheon. This exclusive third year event will be held on November 18th at the exclusive Wanderer's Club. Sponsoring this event will be Hedrick Brothers Construction. Guests will be treated to exhibition polo, an exquisite luncheon and an opportunity to meet our speakers and sponsor as well as our Man and Woman of Distinction honorees Ken and Arle Adams.

Speaking on their respective venues and events will be Mr. John Goodman and Mr. John Wash of the International Polo Club as well as Mark Bellissimo and Michael Stone from Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC. This will be an interactive, fun and educational event discussing our upcoming Equestrian and Polo seasons as well as Palm Beach Steeplechase 2009.

Ken and Arle Adams will be honored at this luncheon with the "Man and Woman of Distinction" Award. The Chamber is honored to have the privilege of recognizing the Adams' as true pioneers and pillars of Wellington.

Hedrick Brothers Construction, sponsor of this event will be represented by Dale Hedrick and Cheri Pavlik.

This is an event not to miss if you live, work and play in Wellington! All are welcome.
Networking Reception and Polo begins promptly at 11:30 with our program beginning at noon.

About Hedrick Brothers Construction

Founded in 1979, Hedrick Brothers Construction provides the highest level of craftsmanship and professional management for general contracting, construction management and pre-construction services for Commercial, Luxury Residential, Historic Restoration, Education, and Sustainable construction projects in South Florida.

Dale R. Hedrick, President

Leading Hedrick Brothers Construction is President Dale Hedrick. A fourth generation general contractor active in Palm Beach County since 1979, Dale has been instrumental in building and maintaining the company’s reputation for performing quality construction and conducting business with integrity. Dale is a graduate of the University of Florida School of Building Construction, College of Architecture, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Building and Construction. His dedication to continued professional development is demonstrated by serving on the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County and as a board member and past president of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Florida East Coast Chapter. In the community, Hedrick and his company have supported the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Community College Foundation, the South Florida Science Museum, Habitat for Humanity and the American Heart Association.

Cheri Pavlik, Director of Business Development

Joining the company in 2008, Chéri has more than 18 years of multifaceted real estate development, project planning and interior design experience. She is a Board Member of the South Florida Professional Women in Construction and the Professional Women’s Network, an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Design, and Member of the Rotary Club of West Palm Beach, and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, President’s Circle.

The Wellington Chamber Luncheon will be held on November 18th.

Networking Reception and Polo begins promptly at 11:30
with our program beginning at noon.

$20.00 Members (with RSVP)

$25.00 at the Door

$30.00 Non-Members

VIP tables start at $250.00

Please call 561-792-6525 for reservations

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce
Palm Beach Steeplechase as the location of our Business Expo 2009.

Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP), will be hosting the Second Annual Palm Beach Steeplechase 2009 at "The Stadium" at The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center On November 28th 2009. http://www.palmbeachsteeplechase.com/letter/

We are expecting record-breaking crowds! The event is hosted by the Equestrian Committee of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and chaired by Diana Tashman and Nan Martin. This Expo will allow you to promote your business to over 5000 spectators; families who patronize local businesses in Wellington; other local and non-local businesses (business to business networking); and beyond!

If you have sponsored or participated in this event in the past, then you know what a fantastic opportunity it is to showcase your business. There will be booth space, hospitality opportunities and five levels of sponsorship to meet the needs of each business. With Palm Beach Steeplechase as a backdrop, this event is no doubt to be the event of the season and premiere marketing opportunity for our Chamber members!

Please call the Chamber today at 561-792-6525 for information on booth space and sponsor opportunities.

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