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Employers Must Not Only Document, But Also Preserve Documents of Employee Poor Performance HR professionals are well aware of the need to contemporaneously document employee performance problems and of the related mantra, “if it is not documented, it never occurred.” Just as important, however, is the need to preserve that documentation once HR is on…

Florida Legislations would be Greatly Enhanced Non-Compete Enforcement We are watching the progress of Florida HB 1219 (the CHOICE ACT) which, if signed by the Governor, would guarantee that a properly worded non-compete agreement would be enforced, regardless of the employer’s actual need for such protection. The new legislation would be applicable to employees earning…

Report from Stephen Tilbrook, Akerman LLP, Chair, Council of Economic Advisors The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce hosted the quarterly meeting of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) on May 14, 2025. This gathering brought together C-suite executives from 25 leading corporate and business institutions in South Florida, alongside executives from the Miami Branch…

Business and Government Leaders Study Boston Over 100 business leaders, elected officials and staff visited Boston last week to study that city in a variety of strategic areas related to our economy. Art, culture and entertainment, technology, affordable housing, resilience, commercial real estate, education, talent, workforce, healthcare, small business, sports and recreation, and transportation were…

Building Momentum: Resilient Broward Sparks Regional Collaboration on Climate and Resilience On February 26th the Economic Resilience Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale of Commerce hosted the Resilient Broward event at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Huizinga Pavilion. The event was a powerful example of collaboration and commitment to addressing the complex challenges…

3 REGIONAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & CAREERSOURCE BROWARD HOSTED 2nd ANNUAL STATE OF THE WORKFORCE BREAKFAST & JOB FAIR AT BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce and CareerSource Broward were once again collaborating for the 2nd Annual State of the Workforce…

Cloud Nine Nonprofit Advisors Welcomes New Team Members FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2025) — Cloud Nine Nonprofi t Advisors, LLC, is pleased to announce the addition of two team members. The South Florida-based consulting firm hired LaKesha Taylor as office manager and Kelly O’Neill as advisor services coordinator. Taylor, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana,…

Beyond IT Boundaries: The AI Revolution Join us to explore the power of Artificial Intelligence. We will delve into the latest advancements in AI technology and its impact on various industries. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights from leading experts, network with professionals, and discover how AI is reshaping the future. Event Details:…

Distinguished Alumni of Broward County Public Schools Recognized at Broward Education Foundation’s 2024 Hall of Fame Award Breakfast Presented by Publix Super Markets Charities Ceremony Honored Education, Business and Community Leaders Distinguished leaders in education, business and the community who are alumni of Broward County Public Schools were honored at the 2024 Hall of Fame Award…

MEMBER OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER 2024 – BARBORA KASSDIKIAN On the heels of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, we are recognizing the 2024 Chair of the Marine Advisory Council, who coordinated its annual Chamber Breakfast on November 1. It is no small feat to pull off a sold-out crowd, and like Barbora Kassdikian…