Business Before Hours: Future of Florida Business with Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson
Join the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce for our 'Business Before Hours: Future of Florida Business' to hear from Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
Mark Wilson serves as president and chief executive officer of Florida’s largest and most influential business advocacy organization. Wilson leads the substantial political, lobbying, grassroots, and economic research operations of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. The Florida Chamber focuses on creating a business climate that generates prosperity and high-paying jobs, vibrant communities and global competitiveness in Florida by focusing on job creation and the Six Pillars of Florida’s Future Economy: Talent Supply & Education, Innovation & Economic Development, Infrastructure & Growth Leadership, Business Climate & Competitiveness, Civic & Governance Systems and Quality of Life & Quality Places.
Through his focus on unifying the business community, Wilson created the Florida Business Agenda and the Florida Chamber Grassroots Network, which mobilizes the business community on issues ranging from taxes and talent, to insurance and constitutional amendment reform. Wilson was also the first president of the Florida Justice Reform Institute, a Florida Chamber partner organization focused on reducing frivolous lawsuits.
In addition to his legislative successes, Wilson is also the architect of groundbreaking statewide political campaigns that passed significant constitutional amendment reforms, as well as numerous legislative and issue campaigns. Wilson also served as treasurer and co-chair of the Vote No on 4 campaign, an anti-growth proposal, in one of the most successful voter education campaigns in Florida’s history.
Wilson earned Florida Trend’s prestigious honor of being named Floridian of the Year for 2023. Wilson is a recent Chair of the National Association of State Chambers, and he serves on the Board of Directors of Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, Select Florida, Leadership Florida, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Chamber Foundation, as well as participation on the Florida Council of 100, the U.S. Chamber’s Committee of 100, and the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.
A native of Illinois, Wilson received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and has earned the national designation of Certified Chamber Executive (CCE). Prior to joining the Florida Chamber in 1998, Wilson served as vice president of the Chicagoland Chamber and previously served with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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) - GL Homes + FPL
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): 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
Student Table Sponsor (provides students of one high school a reserved table and 1 seat for Chamber Member): One Event - $600 | Three Events - $1,750 | Five Events - $3,250
Available schools:
- William T. Dwyer SOLD - Maria Marino, County Commissioner
- Jupiter Available
- Palm Beach Gardens SOLD - Valley Bank
- Suncoast Available
- The Benjamin School Available
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!
Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 13, 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, March 11, 2024 at 12 NOON
Contact Information
Caitlyn Bergman
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