Hot Off The Press: May Newsletter

VISIT OUR WEBSITEA Message From Our PresidentMay 2nd -8th is Small Business Week! We celebrate and recognize small businesses in our community by recognizing their outstanding service and innovation. As you know small businesses are the backbone of our economy accounting for half of America’s workforce and 50% of GDP. More new jobs come from small business than any other source. We used this time to meet with some of our members, hear their stories and then used our social platforms to promote them. Please join us in making a special effort to support our small business community this week, and of course, in the future. 
Florida’s legislative session is completed except a special session about gambling in the state. Two of the items from the Chamber’s 2021 Legislative Agenda were passed and signed by the Governor. First was the COVID Liability Act which shields businesses from liability that adhered to government guidelines from lawsuits related to COVID. In addition, Florida is now going to be collecting tax revenue from internet sales, which puts local businesses on equal footing with internet sellers and will ultimately it will trigger a reduction in Florida’s commercial rent tax.We had a multi Chamber event to assist local businesses in ascertaining whether they were eligible for additional CARES Act dollars. In addition, the Chamber provided information from the SBA in regard to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF).
One of the biggest issues that I am hearing from business owners is the difficulty they are having finding qualified talent and employees. This Friday, the Chamber’s Government/Community Relations Committee is hosting a round table discussion on workforce development. Our guest speakers are Representative Dan Daley, Representative Christine Hunschofsky and Dr. Mildred Coyne, Senior VP of Workforce Development for Broward College. We are proud to provide a platform where the business leaders can interact directors with their legislators and decision makers on the matters that impact their business.
Please Like us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn and check our website for up to date calendar information. Please read “What’s Happening” on Monday mornings for a full list of Chamber happenings for the next two weeks.  To your continued success,
Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of CommerceMember DirectoryJoin Today!May Events & Referral GroupsCoffee & Contacts New Member Mixer with the Ambassadors
Wednesday Morning Virtual Referral Group
Coconut Creek Virtual Referral Group
Masterminds Virtual Referral Group
Biz Academy: Launching Your Marketing Strategy
Government & Community Relations Committee: Business Round Table on Workforce Development
CSCCR Chamber Voices (Toastmasters Club)
NEXTgen Virtual Referral Group
Noontime Networkers Virtual Referral Group
Membership Committee
Wake Up Breakfast Presented by Comcast Business
Coconut Creek Virtual Referral Group
Wednesday Morning Virtual Referral Group
Masterminds Virtual Referral Group
Education Committee
CSCCR Chamber Voices (Toastmasters Club)
NEXTgen Virtual Referral Group
Noontime Networkers Virtual Referral Group
Trustee Luncheon with the Platinum Circle PartnersQuick LinksChamber Referral GroupsChamber Events CalendarChamber Membership UpdatesDirect Auto InsuranceGuaranteed Rate – Sean SegaloffIT Business Solutions Unlimited LLCJB Maintenance & RepairsMikkie BelvedereNaked TacoPremiere Martial ArtsThe Women’s Club of Coconut Creek
Be sure to welcome our new member when you meet them!5 Years Of MembershipA & M Biz Center LLC
Congratulations on this incredible membership milestone!Advisors Mortgage GroupAmera CorporationBergen Sign CompanyBrightStar CareBrodzki JacobsBudget Blinds of Coral SpringsCamilla Day SpaCypress Food Distributors, Inc.DP Window CleaningDrs Reisch and Gendal’s Vision WorldFort Lauderdale Marriott- Coral SpringsMinuteman Press of Coral SpringsNew Dawn Community ChurchOptimum ConsultingRamblewood Middle SchoolStoneman Douglas High SchoolTransworld Business BrokersUniversity Hospital & Medical Center
Thank you for your continued support of our Chamber!The Springs Creek Community at Large Facebook Group is open to all who want to join, regardless of membership status. This space allows you to promote your business and support your community.In Case You Missed It…Watch this video to view the step-by-step instructions on addingyour event to our community calendar.Submit Your Event HERETrustee SpotlightKaufman Lynn Construction is a full-service commercial construction company with extensive experience in a number of market sectors including: multi-family housing, senior living, hospitality, government/public safety, education, healthcare, parking garages and self storage among others.
Since 1989, Kaufman Lynn has built exceptional high-quality buildings and long-lasting client relationships. Headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, the company has more than 200 employees in Florida, Texas and North Carolina. The founder and Chief Executive Officer Michael Kaufman is deeply committed to his clients, his employees and his community. Kaufman has instilled a “client first” philosophy in each of his employees which has resulted in a unique company culture that requires everyone to do whatever it takes to get the job done right. This intense commitment to our clients is the reason that more than 80% of our customers represent repeat business.
Our customer-focused philosophy is anchored in our mission statement:To consistently deliver superior construction projects by relentlessly advancing each client’s vision, beyond their expectations.
This mission is supported by our Core Values that shape our conduct and decision making every day:Integrity | Ingenuity | Initiative
Kaufman Lynn consistently ranks as one of the Top General Contractors in Florida and among the 400 largest contractors nationwide. For the past six years, the company has been named a Top Workplace by the Sun Sentinel Media Group.Partner Robert Friedman, who is located in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office and also works out of the firm’s West Palm Beach office, focuses his practice on Workers’ Compensation and Subrogation. Robert also has experience in the area of Nursing Home Defense. Robert is an active member of the Miami Dolphin’s Foundation, the Coconut Creek Chamber of Commerce and the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member Construction Association of South Florida (CASF) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Additionally, Robert authored an article published in The South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report regarding fraud in the workers’ compensation system. An avid educator, Robert frequently conducts seminars for the firm’s clients regarding Fraud, Subrogation and Civil Litigation case law.Robert received his undergraduate degree in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park, where he was a member of the Student Judiciary, serving as both executive council member and presiding officer. He then obtained his law degree from Florida State University College of Law where he was a President and member of the Mock Trial Team.Exclusive Member to Member Discounts20% Off with free delivery and no minimum orders15% off for all Chamber members