Business Before Hours: Cradle to Career - How Early Learning Shapes Our Workforce
Business Before Hours: Cradle to Career - How Early Learning Shapes Our Workforce
Join us for Business Before Hours: Cradle to Career – How Early Learning Shapes Our Workforce, a powerful conversation on how early childhood education directly impacts the future of Florida’s talent pipeline and economic prosperity.
Hear from Makayla Buchanan, Director of Early Learning and Literacy at the Florida Chamber Foundation, and Mike Burke, Superintendent of Schools at the School District of Palm Beach County, as they share insights on the crucial connection between early learning and long-term workforce readiness.
From kindergarten readiness to career success, this engaging session will highlight local and statewide strategies to strengthen education outcomes, support working families, and build a stronger, more competitive workforce—starting from the very beginning.
Whether you're a business leader, policymaker, educator, or community advocate, this discussion will provide valuable takeaways on how early learning investments today shape the workforce of tomorrow.
Makayla Buchanan
Director of Early Learning and Literacy at the Florida Chamber Foundation
Mike Burke
Superintendent of Schools at the School District of Palm Beach County
In addition to our panel, the Education Committee will be hosting a school supply drive. Please bring school supplies to contribute!
School Supplies requested:
- Printer Paper
- Blue and Black Pens
- Colored Pencils
- Regular Ruled Paper
- Number 2 Pencils
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.
- *Sponsorships are available for PBN Chamber members only. Membership start at just $565 for businesses with up to 2 employees. Become a member today!
Sponsorships Available:
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) Available (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 Available (Two Available per event)
Display Advertisement: $350/event | $500 For Two Events
Annual Sponsorships Still Available:
Meet and Greet Sponsor: $5,500 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) ONLY ONE Available annually
Morning Fuel Sponsor: $5,500 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) ONLY ONE Available annually
A/V Sponsor: $5,500 for Series (2 tickets/BBH + marketing year-round) ONLY ONE Available annually
SOLD OUT Sponsorships:
Presenting Sponsor: $3,500 (table of 10 + 3 minutes to talk) SOLD - Keiser University & Nicklaus Children's Health System
Coffee Sponsor: $5,500 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Prosperity Juice Sponsor: $5,500 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - HCA Florida JFK North Hospital
Health & Safety Sponsor: $5,500 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - Molekule
Event Sponsors
Networking Table Sponsor
Coffee Sponsor
Health & Safety Sponsor
Lifestyle and Destination Sponsor
Partners in Prosperity
Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
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Date and Time
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Location
**NEW LOCATION**
PGA National Resort
400 Avenue of the Champions
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Fees/Admission
Member Discount: $65 Early Registration (up to two weeks before) | $70 week-of | $75 at the door
General Admission: $75 Early Registration (up to two weeks before) | $80 week-of | $85 at the door
Registration will close Monday, August 18, 2025 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
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Printed courtesy of www.pbnchamber.com/ – Contact the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for more information.
5520 PGA Boulevard, Suite 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 – (561) 746-7111 – info@pbnchamber.com