Business Before Hours: Florida: The State of Transportation Innovation

Business Before Hours: Florida: The State of Transportation Innovation

Join the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce for our 'Business Before Hours' on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 to hear from a panel of distinguished transportation professionals. In this panel, we will explore innovative and transformational mobility solutions that will be an important part of Florida's transportation fabric. From flying cars to high speed trains, this discussion will make you feel like the future is here!

Moderated by:

Beth Kigel, VIce President & National Practice Consultant, HNTB Corporation

Beth is a global thought-leader in new mobility and smart city ecosystems and is responsible for assisting transportation agencies, cities and regions in developing smart and connected infrastructure solutions.

Previously, she served as Florida Transportation Commissioner from 2012-2019. Beth also served as president and CEO of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce . Prior to this role, Beth served in various private sector leadership positions, within engineering and other firms, in areas such as finance, business development, quality assurance, and government relations.

Beth is active on numerous appointed boards and industry associations, including the ITS World Congress Board of Directors; SelectFlorida Board of Directors; Co-Chair, ITS America Advanced Air Mobility Working Group; Vice Chair of Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees; University of Florida Transportation Institute External Board of Advisors; Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; chair, Autonomous Florida; Leadership Florida where she served as Chair, Board of Directors 2017-2018; and more.

In 2018, Beth received the Leadership and Innovation Award, presented at the Florida Automated Vehicle Summit. She also received the 2021 Florida Chamber of Commerce Chairman?s Award for her Autonomous Florida leadership. Beth is also recognized as one of the Florida 500, Florida Trend?s recognition of Florida?s 500 most influential executives. She is featured in the Transportation Sector.

Panelists:
TJ Villamil, FloridaCommerce
Racquel Asa, Beep, Inc.
Rolando Tapanes, Ferrovial

Thanks to our Health and Safety Sponsor, Molekule Group Inc., the space will have Pūrgo machines, which help prevent the transmission of infections with medical-grade air sanitization by eliminating 99.99% of harmful airborne pathogens.

Event Cancellation Policy:
A notice of cancellation must be received by e-mail within 48 hours (2 business days) prior to the event. NO verbal cancellations will be accepted. Cancellations under 48 hours prior to the event, will NOT receive event credit in order to solidify attendance numbers with the event venue. All cancellation notices received BEFORE 48 hours (2 business days) prior to the event will be given an event credit of equal value. Event credits will be applied upon request and are good for up to 1 year from the purchase date. There are NO REFUNDS.

NOTE:
Premier Events (ArtiGras Tickets / Loggerhead Triathlon Registrations) and Special Events (The Leadership Awards Dinner / Holiday Mixer / Business 2 Baseball / Golf Classic) do not qualify for an event credit upon cancellation. Contributions or gifts to the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

Sponsorship Opportunities (Members Only)*:
Check out the sponsorship information here (a downloadable Dropbox link) and consider becoming a Corporate, Networking Table or Student Table Sponsor today!
Sponsorship deadline is ONE WEEK before the event! Click the blue "Register" button at the top right corner of the event webpage (see this video tutorial) to secure your spot. Email Brittany Cartwright for further questions.
Presenting Sponsor: $3,000 (table of 10 + 3 minutes to talk) SOLD - Jupiter Medical Center + GL Homes
Corporate Sponsor (table of 10 + marketing benefits): Available One Event - $1,000 | Five Events : $4,000
Networking Table Sponsor (4 tickets, high top table in networking area + marketing benefits): One Event - $1,000 | Five Events : $4,000 TWO Available per event
Networking Exhibitor (2 tickets + 6-foot table): | $450 Non-Profit Rate / $550 For-Profit Rate Two Available
Coffee Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Prosperity Juice Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - HCA JFK North Hospital
Meet and Greet Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) ONLY ONE Available annually
Morning Fuel Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) ONLY ONE Available annually
Digital Display Sponsor: $250 (does not include any tickets) | $300 (includes 1 ticket)
*Sponsorships are available for PBN Chamber members only. Membership start at just $515 for businesses with up to 5 employees. Become a member today!

Event Sponsors

Date and Time

Wednesday May 8, 2024
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Location

Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
4000 RCA Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Fees/Admission

Member Discount: $50 Early Registration (up to one week before) | $55 week-of | $60 at the door
General Admission: $60 Early Registration (up to one week before) | $65 week-of | $70 at the door
Registration will close Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12 NOON

Contact Information

Caitlyn Bergman
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