Business Before Hours: State of Palm Beach County Update

Business Before Hours: State of Palm Beach County Update

Join the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce on Friday, January 23, 2026 for 'Business Before Hours: State of Palm Beach County Update featuring Palm Beach County Administrator Joseph Abruzzo. This discussion will address the most pressing issues and developments within Palm Beach County, offering valuable insights into current priorities, future plans, and strategic initiatives shaping our region’s growth and prosperity. Engage with Administrator Abruzzo as he shares his perspective, answers questions, and explores solutions to enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses across our county.

In addition to hearing from Administrator Joseph Abruzzo, you'll have the opportunity to donate! The Education Committee will be hosting a school supply drive supporting Washington Elementary School. Please bring school supplies to contribute!

School Supplies requested:

Copy & cardstock paper
Composition books
Sticky notes
Glue sticks
Binder clips
Pencils
Erasers
Sharpie fine point permanent markers
Sharpie flip chart markers
Plastic pencil boxes
Alcohol wipes
Expo markers & spray
1" - 2" white binders with plastic front / back
Plastic folders
Sheet protectors
Boxes of crayons
Scented stickers
Glitter sidewalk chalk
White boards
Plastic storage bins
Strong classroom electric pencil sharpener
Chromebook Chargers
Headphones

Joseph Abruzzo – Palm Beach County Administrator

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): ONLY TWO Left (Three Available per event) 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 TWO Remaining (Two Available per event)
Student Table Sponsor: $700 per event - Only available September 2025 - March 2026. Three Available

William T. Dwyer High School has been reserved, thanks to Smith, Ball, Baez, & Prather
Inlet Grove High School has been reserved, thanks to GL Homes
Available:
- Jupiter High School
- Palm Beach Gardens High School
- Suncoast High School

Student Table Sponsorship reservation deadline is TWO WEEKS before the BBH (January 8, 2026).

Annual Sponsorships Still Available:
Meet and Greet Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) ONLY ONE Available annually
A/V Sponsor: $5,500 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) ONLY ONE Available annually

SOLD OUT Sponsorships:
Presenting Sponsor: $3,500 (table of 10 + 3 minutes to talk) SOLD - Cotleur & Hearing / Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
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
Morning Fuel Sponsor: $5,500 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - Lessing's Hospitality Group
Health & Safety Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - Molekule Group, Inc.

Video

Event Sponsors

Date and Time

Friday Jan 23, 2026
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM EST

Location

PGA National
PGA Ballroom
400 Avenue of the Champions
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Fees/Admission

Member Discount: $65 Early Registration (up to two weeks before) | $70 | $75 at the door
General Admission: $75 Early Registration (up to two weeks before) | $80 | $85 at the door
Registration will close Thursday, January 21, 2026 at 12 NOON

Display Advertiser: $350 per event | $500/Two Events Available

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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