Business Before Hours: Annual Back To School Breakfast

Business Before Hours: Annual Back To School Breakfast featuring a Panel of Education Experts

Join the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce for our 'Business Before Hours: Back to School Breakfast on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 to hear from a panel of education experts about the upcoming school year.

In addition to our panel, the Education Committee will be hosting a school supply drive for the Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center, supported by Limestone Creek Elementary. Please bring school supplies to contribute!

School Supplies requested:

Printer Paper
Blue and Black Pens
Colored Pencils
Regular Ruled Paper
Number 2 Pencils

Panelists

MaryLynn Magar

MaryLynn Magar was appointed to the State Board of Education by Governor Ron DeSantis in March 2023 and is the Vice President and General Manager of HeartCare Imaging. MaryLynn’s background brings extensive business experience along with considerable sales and marketing success.
She is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives. MaryLynn served in various leadership roles, including Chairman of HealthCare Appropriations. She was the highest-ranking woman in the legislature when elected as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Florida House in 2018 until term limited in 2020.
MaryLynn continues in community service and leadership by serving as a Board Member of Palm Beach N Chamber, Chairman of the Republican Party, and Eucharistic Minister in the Catholic Church. She received her bachelor’s degree from Radford University and lives in Tequesta with her husband and family.

Superintendant Mike Burke
As the Superintendent of a High-Performing School District, Mike Burke is passionate about ensuring academic excellence and paving the way to post-graduate success for the District’s more than 189,000 students who attend 180 schools. He is deeply committed to the School Board’s mission to educate, affirm, and inspire each student in an equity-embedded school system.

As Superintendent of the 10th largest district in the nation, Mr. Burke also oversees Palm Beach County’s largest workforce. The District employs nearly 23,000 people.

Mr. Burke’s tenure as Superintendent began in July 2021. He was unanimously elected by the School Board because of his extensive experience with all aspects of District operations and administration spanning more than 24 years. For most of his career, Mr. Burke served as the District’s Chief Financial Officer and was responsible for both Financial Management and Information Technology.

Mr. Burke has also overseen District Operations, Legislative Affairs, and Labor Relations, and has led several successful referendums to improve funding for public education in Palm Beach County.

Prior to his time in Palm Beach, Mr. Burke served as a budget analyst for Broward County Public Schools for eight years. He earned a bachelor of science in Finance from Florida State University and he holds a master's degree in Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University.

Mr. Burke grew up in South Florida and enjoys working and living in the community with his wife and three grown children.

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 or Networking 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: $3,500 (table of 10 + 3 minutes to talk) SOLD - Keiser University & Nicklaus Children's Health System
Corporate Sponsor (table of 10 + marketing benefits): Available One Event - $1,250 | Five Events : $4,000
Networking Table Sponsor (4 tickets, high top table in networking area + marketing benefits) ONLY ONE Remaining (Two Available per event) One Event - $1,000 | Five Events : $4,000
Networking Exhibitor (2 tickets + 6-foot table): | $350 Non-Profit Rate / $450 For-Profit Rate ONLY ONE LEFT (Two Available per event)
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 Florida 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
Health & Safety Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - Molekule
Tablet Ad Sponsor: $200 per event | $500/Monthly

*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 Aug 7, 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 | $65 at the door
General Admission: $70 Early Registration (up to one week before) | $75 week-of | $85 at the door
Registration will close Monday, August 5, 2024 at 12 NOON

Sponsorship Opportunities (Members Only)*: Check out the sponsorship information here (a downloadable Dropbox link) and consider becoming a Corporate or Networking 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.

Contact Information

Caitlyn Bergman
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