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For me the best thing about the Trustee experience has been getting to know other business leaders of the community. In turn, others have become more familiar with me, my business and are comfortable contacting me for their personal purchases and for referrals. Of the Chambers in the County, the Coral Springs Chamber would most likely be rated amongst the top Chambers due to its organizational structure and exceptionally strong Trustee Program.
Al Hendrickson, Sr.
Al Hendrickson Toyota
http://www.alhendricksontoyota.com
I LOVE the Chamber! I have been a member for years and cultivated many wonderful business and personal relationships. As the Mayor, I am proud of our development of community and business leaders. There is always an ambassador available to coach and integrate a new member. The Chamber is an extended family and has contributed a great deal to my own success. GO CHAMBER!
Scott J. Brook, Esquire
Scott J. Brook, P.A.
http://www.scottjbrookpa.com
The Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce has afforded us numerous networking opportunities with small and large businesses in our community. As the result of those events we have formed excellent personal as well as business relationships. These relationships contributed over $15,000 of business to our hotel in 2006 and we look forward to an equal or greater contribution in this the New Year.
David Margolis
The Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club and Convention Center
http://www.marriott.com/fllmc
I joined the Coral Springs Chamber almost 7 years ago, and I have been an extremely happy member throughout that time. The Chamber has allowed me to network with other successful people, make valuable business contacts, and get involved in my community. The personal and professional growth I have made in the past years is due in large part to the Chamber, and I would strongly urge any businessperson who either works or lives in the area to join.
Amir Watynski,
Watt Media, Inc.
http://www.watt-media.com
When we started our business in July of 2003 the first thing we did was join the Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce. My wife Wendy and I both thought it would be a great way to get involved in our community. Little did we know at the time it would not only give our business the jump start it needed but the friendships and relationships we would make a long the way are priceless. Wendy became very involved in some of the committees and didn’t miss any events, building relationships along the way. Within a years time our business had grown to the point that we didn’t need to advertise in the yellow pages anymore.
Does the Chamber work? Yes!!! As long as you work it and from our point of view, it’s worth the work.
Chip King
King Moving and Storage, Inc.
http://www.kingmovingandstorage.net
My business, Laser Image, Inc. has been a provider of high-quality office equipment and supplies (ink & toners) for over 16 years now. Realizing the importance of network marketing to continually grow my business and introduce my products and services to the Coral Springs Community is what led me to join the Chamber of Commerce of Coral Springs 4 years ago. I’ve been impressed with all the different stellar functions, exciting events and pragmatic tools that the Chamber has provided for its members. In fact, the Chamber has provided excellent opportunities for my business to sponsor several different events & functions over the years at different capacities, which only proved to be a successful endeavor. But, the most significant has been my membership with the Chamber Referral Group. I have been a member since 2003 and have chaired the group since 2005. The meeting agenda not only allowed for great exposure for the unique mix of businesses in the group but more importantly, for relationships and friendships to emerge. I’m honored to support the Chamber and its outstanding leadership and staff!
Gemma A. Pressinger
Laser Image, Inc.
The Chamber has provided me with the opportunity to meet potential customers and business partners. It is a great way for me to promote Bank Atlantic and myself. I have had the opportunity to develop relationships with business partners I have met through Chamber events and assist other businesses in meeting their financial objectives. My position at Bank Atlantic allows me to interact with the community and the Chamber provides the channel to do so.
Michele Martinez
Bank Atlantic
http://www.bankatlantic.com
The Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce has been good to Al Hendrickson Toyota. Six years ago Al Sr. asked me to represent him, doing Public Relations, at Chamber networking functions. It was all new as I entered a world that I have never known. Walking into a room full of strangers at breakfasts and after hours I started to talk to business people from all different professions from the wonderful city of Coral Springs. Friendships started to form and, from that, people started to talk about Toyota. Some had complaints, some had compliments, and some were looking to buy in the near future. They now had a contact person, someone they could go to for any of these things. More and more I began sending people from the Chamber to the dealership. Al Hendrickson Sr. is a big believer in the Chamber and these people got to see him personally and with special care. He in turn hosts a full breakfast each year and was the first trustee to sign up for the new program with the Coral Springs Chamber. It has been a wonderful reciprocal relationship that keeps growing and I get to keep meeting so many new friends, and loving all the "old" ones I've met through the 6 years. The Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce is a vibrant group of friendly people, learning about their city, networking, and growing their own business at the same time. What a deal!!!!
Connie Carberg
Al Hendrickson Toyota
http://www.alhendricksontoyota.com
Being a Chamber member has so many benefits. Discounted Ink, Auto Service, Dental, Beauty Care, Physical Fitness, Insurance, Banking, Pest Control and plenty of professionals to tap into for advice, direction or a referral to someone they know. I have had so many good experiences and enjoyed friendships with so many. My most recent Chamber experience is My Feet! For years I have suffered from feet that go to sleep while distance walking or exercising. At a recent Chamber ribbon cutting I discovered Foot Solutions and went to them for an evaluation and left with a reasonable and effective remedy. If not for the Chamber, I never would have gone to them. Chamber works by introducing you to businesses and people that you would not have met if not for the doors that being a Chamber member opened. Being a Chamber member works and for me it solves problems.
Joy Carter
Prudential Florida WCI
I am an Optometric Physician, practicing with my partner Dr. Jeffrey Reisch for twenty five years. It has always been my passion both professionally and personally to support and be involved in community activities in Coral Springs and Parkland. We have sponsored more than 50 sports teams, donated funds to countless philanthropic organizations, provided examinations and glasses for those in need and sunglasses for silent auctions etc.
Being a member of the Coral Springs Chamber has been but a joy. I have a great time at all of the meetings and functions that the Chamber offers. If you want the Chamber to work for you, the key is to attend. You will get to know colleagues brain storm with, you can network with potential customers and you will meet people that can provide services to you. To me, it is so satisfying to use a doctor, insurance agent, real estate broker, caterer, nutrition counselor, message therapist, spa etc. with whom I have a personal relationship with the owner or operator.
I have been on the ambassador committee of the chamber for many years. The ambassadors do a great job of facilitating business relationships and starting meaningful friendships between members and guests at Chamber functions. It is very satisfying to mentor new members.
In 2006 I received the prestigious honor, Veteran Small Business Leader Award, given by the Chamber. I sponsored a breakfast and did a lecture on new areas of laser technology in eye care. Over 150 people attended. Recently I was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Chamber. I hope to promote a greater participation and membership of the medical community in our organization. I plan to be a trustee of the chamber to further enhance the status of our practice and make even more relationships.
In summary, the Chamber and its inclusive, friendly, helpful members have become a blessed part of my life. I have profited financially and brought honor and recognition to my business and profession. Most importantly, I have made some terrific life long friends.
Dr. Mark Gendal, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Drs. Reisch & Gendal’s Vision World
Big successes start with an idea that you are passionate about. As the Chair of the Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce several years ago, I was a proponent for a Trustee level membership within the organization. In spite of opposition, I pushed for this upper level group of chamber members that would provide a value-added benefit to members and allow us to achieve our rightful place among the most successful, recognized Chambers in the County, if not the State.
During my tenure, this was not to happen, but here we are 5 years later and, WOW, what a Trustee Group we have. Each time we do self introductions at a Chamber event, it gives me great pleasure to say I am a member of “ your “ Trustee Board and I am very proud to say that I played a part in making it happen
Glorida J. Rossomano/SVP
Community Bank of Broward
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