BNI Boca Raton Business Exchange

Speaking of Networking

2009-07-18T13:29:00.001-04:00

Each meeting features a 10 minute presentation by one of our chapter members.
Upcoming speakers include:

August 5 Brian Moskowitz
August 12 Justin Gurney
August 19 Patrick Ramsden
August 26 Neal Elkin

Boca Raton Personal Injury Attorney Daniel Haverman chosen as one of Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite™ for 2009

2009-06-29T16:37:00.007-04:00

Daniel L. Haverman, The Haverman Law Firm, has been chosen by his peers as one of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite™ for 2009, a select group of lawyers practicing in Florida.

The rigorous selection process began with notifying and inviting members of the Florida Bar to participate in balloting by providing the names of Florida lawyers they hold in the highest regard-lawyers they have worked with personally or would recommend to others. The votes were tallied by an independent research firm, and a Blue Ribbon Panel of prominent lawyers reviewed the list of attorneys who garnered the most votes. As a member of this prestigious group, Mr. Haverman’s name and profile will be listed in Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite™ for 2009 special report.

Mr. Haverman’s Florida Trend profile will read as follows:

Daniel L. Haverman
Practice Areas:

Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Civil Law

Daniel Haverman is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Mr. Haverman is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest rating for legal skill and professional
ethics. He has practiced in the fields of personal injury and wrongful death for more than 25 years. Based in Boca Raton, his practice has served clients as far south as Key West and as far north as Jacksonville. Mr. Haverman is also a Palm Beach County Traffic Magistrate. He is a member of The Florida Bar, the Florida Justice Association, the American Justice Association, the Palm Beach County Justice Association and the South Palm Beach County Bar Association. Mr. Haverman is a New York Stock Exchange Certified Arbitrator. He has been featured in Who's Who in American Law.

The Haverman Law Firm is located in Boca Raton. Mr. Haverman may be reached by calling 561-393-0404

Architect Ken Hirsch AIA, Boca Raton, receives LEED AP designation

2009-06-25T00:13:00.003-04:00

Architect Ken Hirsch AIA, Hirsch Architects, Boca Raton, FL has recently received the professional designation of LEED AP from the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).

GBCI, provides third-party project certification and professional credentials recognizing excellence in green building performance and practice.

LEED AP stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Accredited Professional. LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System.

Ken Hirsch may be reached at 561-826-2555

Speaking of Networking

2009-06-18T13:08:00.002-04:00

Each meeting features a 10 minute presentation by one of our chapter members.
Upcoming speakers include:

July 1 Elliot Stoll
July 8 Ken Hirsch
July 15 Michelle Haines
July 22 Ron Kuruvilla
July 29 Jathy Garcia

Visitors' Day a great success

2009-06-08T11:48:00.001-04:00

BNI Business Exchange chapter in Boca Raton welcomed over 35 guests to its annual Visitors' Day on May 27th.

The members and attendees enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at Maggiano's while Sandy Donovan, BNI Executive Director for Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties offered great advice on improving networking skills.

A number of applications for open spots in the chapter are pending as a result of the morning's event.

pictured: Sandy Donovan with Dr. Eric Mohr.

Speaking of Networking

2009-05-25T13:56:00.002-04:00

Each meeting features a 10 minute presentation by one of our chapter members.
Upcoming speakers include:

June 3    Jon Saluk, American Credit Card Processing
June 10    Jeff Pasternack, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
June 17      Debra Juliano, DJID
June 24     Jeff Gordon, Jeffrey I Gordon & Associates

DJID moves its Interior Design offices from the Beach to a new Boca Raton location

2009-05-21T11:55:00.001-04:00

After 13 years on the beach, DJID Inc. has moved to new location in Boca Raton.

Debra Juliano Interior Design
DJID, Inc.
6600 West Rogers Circle #11
Boca Raton, FL 33487

(561) 368-6367 Tel.
(561) 368-7673 Fax

Debra Juliano, ASID, specializes in luxury residential and corporate interior design.

Debra thanks to all who have supported her firm's Interior Design projects. She looks forward to future creative endeavors.

Visitors' Day May 27th, Boca Raton area Businesses and Professionals Welcome!

2009-05-20T10:37:00.005-04:00

Boca Business Exchange will be holding its annual Visitors' Day Breakfast on Wednesday, May 27th. The event begins promptly at 7am at Maggiano's Little Italy, Boca Raton (click here for directions). Local business owners and professionals are welcome to come and see how our ten-year-old chapter averages more than 100 quality, revenue-producing referrals every month for our members.

The morning's guest speaker is Sandy Donovan, Executive Director of BNI for Palm Beach, Martin, St Lucie and Okeechobee Counties.

BNI allows only one person per professional classification to join a chapter. If you are a professional or small business in the Boca Raton area that would like to grow too, there might be an opening in our chapter for you. Please call Debra Juliano, 561-368-6367 or email if you would like to be our guest.

Hi-Tech Plumbing Service holds ribbon cutting

2009-05-14T14:41:00.002-04:00

Jathynia Garcia, Director of Hi-Tech Plumbing announces a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Tuesday 5/19 from 12-1 pm in their new offices at 1000 Stinson Way # 111 West Palm Beach, Florida. Refreshments will be served.

Hi-Tech Plumbing Service is a family owned and operated business. Fully licensed and insured, they have served residential and commercial clients in Palm Beach County for the last 25 years.

Speaking of Networking

2009-04-25T13:50:00.001-04:00

Each meeting features a 10 minute presentation by one of our chapter members.
Upcoming speakers include:

May 6    Rena Ross L'Essentiel Clinic
May 8    Edward Kelly, Mad Platter Catering
May 20     Glenn Holsborg, Techno-Aid
May 27     Sandy Donovan, BNI

Mad Platter to cater Boca Raton Historical Society Tour & Tea

2009-04-12T01:05:00.000-04:00

The Boca Raton Historical Society invites members of the community to a Tour & Tea on Sunday, April 19th from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. It will be catered by Mad Platter Catering Specialties, Boca Raton. Mad Platter specializes in traditional tea parties "Properly Done."

To reserve a place for the Tea on April 19th, please call 561-395-6766, ext 100. Tickets are $30.00 and $35.00.

To reach Mad Platter, please call Edward Kelly, (561) 394-5766 or visit Mad Platter Catering

Kenneth J. Hirsch, Hirsch Architects, Inc. named "Star of Design"

2009-04-06T18:35:00.001-04:00

Kenneth J. Hirsch, AIA, Hirsch Architects, Inc. was recently presented with one of Florida’s most prestigious and coveted design industry awards, a "Star of Design" at the DCOTA's 2009 Wintermarket.

Established more than a decade ago in Los Angeles at Pacific Design Center, the Stars of Design Awards honor professionals who have attained distinguished recognition in various fields of design. Honorees are highly regarded for their significant accomplishments and contributions to their professions.

A champagne toast and gala reception in honor of the award recipients was held to acknowledge and celebrate the award recipients.

Kenneth Jay Hirsch, founded Hirsch Architects, Inc. in 1976. Since that time, he has been instrumental in the shaping, influencing and enhancing of the architectural aesthetics of Boca Raton and other communities in South Florida. Coupling imaginative and flexible design of dynamic spaces with management proficiency and technical compliance, he has forged a reputation for delivering outstanding projects in a timely manner, with sensitivity to costs.

Hirsch Architects, Inc.(HAI) in it's fourth decade, offers full service architecture, planning, interior design, consulting and visioning for commercial, corporate, educational, religious, clubhouse facilities and luxury residences. HAI is also experienced in the renovation and addition of existing commercial and residential properties.

Speaking of Networking

2009-03-25T13:40:00.009-04:00

Each meeting features a 10 minute presentation by one of our chapter members.
Upcoming speakers include:

April 1       Michelle Haines, BNI
April 8       Dave Gorte, Aspen Air
April 15      Dr. Les Pachter, Chiropractor
April 22      Dr. Billie Eizenberg, Advanced Family Consultation
April 29      Gil Golan, AAA Riteway Pest Control

Jemstone Construction helps Boynton Soup Kitchen expand

2009-03-25T12:38:00.005-04:00

Excerpted from the March 25, 2009 article in the Sun-Sentinel.

MIKE ROTHMAN, Forum Publishing Group

The Soup Kitchen, an independent volunteer organization relying solely on donations from the community, unveiled its new 1,000-square-foot storage addition March 20.For the past 23 years, the kitchen, 8645 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., has consistently grown and serves on average 500 meals every day to the needy and poor in the area.With the Soup Kitchen being a private facility receiving no state funding, a donation was needed to make the extra storage space a reality.

Jemstone Construction Group, Inc. of Boynton Beach offered to play the role of general contractor. Jemstone Vice President Debbie Marzano said it was her husband Michael's idea to volunteer the company's services for two reasons.

"He has always wanted to work for a soup kitchen since his dad did it four days a week for 10 years. Also, with the economy the way it is, some of his former co-workers might be eating at this soup kitchen right now," she said.

In addition to free meals, the kitchen provides baby products, toys, toiletries and basic supplies to anyone in need and it conducts an after-school program for children with reading instruction.

John Burke, the kitchen's spokesman, said the addition would more than double the size of the facility.

For information, call the Soup Kitchen at 561-732-7595.

The entire article may be found at www.Sun-Sentinel.com

Debbie and Michael Marzano would also like to thank the many South Florida companies who worked as subcontractors on the project:

Alterra Engineering
Eastmen Aggregates and Contracting
Newman Quality Construction
East Coast Truss
Broten Garage Doors
Caner Electric
TWG Painting
Ocean Side Masonry
Jay Mangel Roofing
Entegra Roof Tile
Expert Drywall
Paul Davis Restoration
Florida Windows & Doors
Thermal Concepts Inc. Heating and Air
Farmer & Irwin Sprinkler Corp.
Preferred Air Conditioning
I.B.I Group Surveying and Engineering
Talking Trash
Creative Metal

BNI Business Exchange announces new Leadership Team

2009-03-20T12:53:00.003-04:00

The 2009-2010 Leadership Team will begin their term on April 1st.

President: Randy Bring
Vice-President: Glenn Holsborg
Treasurer: Daniel Haverman

Membership Committee:
Dr Billie Eizenberg
Debra Juliano
Debbie Marzano
Jeff Pasternack
Bob Rathmanner

Educational Coordinator:
Dr Richard Marrotte

Visitor Hosts:
Jay Feingold
Rena Ross
Jon Saluk

Gary Broidis to Moderate Boca Raton Redevelopment Panel

2009-03-04T12:47:00.002-05:00

Gary Broidis, Principal, Atlantic Commercial Group, will be the Moderator of the March 5th Palm Beach Program & Reception titled Downtown Boca Raton Redevelopment: Deal or No Deal?

The City of Boca Raton is currently in the planning stages for creation of a pedestrian-friendly downtown area with shopping, entertainment and restaurants that will attract residents and visitors alike while providing incremental tax revenue. Over the last decade South Florida has seen similarly targeted developments in areas such as South Beach (Miami Beach), Las Olas (Fort Lauderdale), Downtown Delray Beach (Atlantic Avenue) and Clematis Street / City Place (West Palm Beach). Will they succeed in Boca? Please join us for an extremely interesting and informative discussion with the major players who are part of this very exciting and much anticipated Master Plan for the City of Boca Raton

For more information, contact Palm Beach County's Registration department at (646) 728-3800

Speaking of Networking

2009-02-23T15:30:00.003-05:00

Each meeting features a 10 minute presentation by one of our chapter members. Upcoming speakers include:

March 4, Bob Rathmanner, Pennmanner Management Company
March 11 Tiffany Joswick, ADP
March 18 Nancy Suchoff, Snap Creative Group
March 25 Debbie Marzano, Jemstone Construction

Jeff Pasternack awarded expanded 1-800-GOT-JUNK? region

2009-02-21T12:24:00.002-05:00

Jeff Pasternack from 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has been awarded new cities to service and now helps businesses and homeowners reclaim their space and save money by removing their junk throughout south and central Palm Beach county.

The new areas of service include Wellington, Greenacres, west Boynton Beach and Lake Worth. Customers in those areas can call 1-800-GOT-JUNK for immediate service or book online at 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

The Ticktin Law Group opens new offices to help fight foreclosures

2009-02-17T13:54:00.001-05:00

The Ticktin Law Group has recently opened three new offices to better serve its clients across Florida.

6625 Miami Lakes Drive
Suite 323
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
(305) 731-2022

850 NW Federal Highway
Stuart, Fl 34994
(772) 403-8133

Westshore International Plaza
2202 N West Shore Blvd.
Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 639-4211

The Ticktin Law Group is a Deerfield Beach based law firm headed by Peter Ticktin, CEO. Much of the firm's practice is business and general litigation; it has expanded to better serve the many Florida homeowners facing foreclosure represented by The Firm.

Jeff Pasternack serves non-profit

2009-02-16T13:05:00.002-05:00

Jeff Pasternack from 1-800-GOT-JUNK? continues to serve as a representative for the Ernst and Gertrude Ticho Charitable Foundation. The Ticho Foundation, based in Glen Echo, Maryland, honors the memory of internationally-known psychoanalysts, Drs. Ernst and Gertrude Ticho. They educated countless psychiatrists and other mental health professionals in techniques of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis and their research papers are still used around the world.

The Ticho Foundation recently granted $5,000 to Boca Raton's Hospice by the Sea in order to further promote its caregiver workshops and instructional DVD, “A Lifeline for Caregivers.”

Boca BNI Weekend Bikers Raise money again for Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

2009-02-13T13:39:00.003-05:00

What do four successful businessmen have in common besides BNI? They all love riding their motorcycles on the weekends. And on Sunday February 9, 2009, they rode together to raise funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The PBTF funds research to find a cure for devastating childhood brain tumors.

Mike Marzano of Jemstone Construction rode for the first time in the annual event and said, “I left my house very early so I wouldn’t miss it.” Joseph Frank, owner of TriCounty Printing, rode in the event last year, “I wouldn’t miss it. I had a great time last year.”

American Pioneer Mortgage President, Kurt Heide, also riding in the annual event for the first time said, “I really enjoyed it and will plan to be here again next year.” The fourth rider, Dr. Rick Marrotte , Board Certified Optometric Physician of Custom Vision Care, has ridden in the event 3 times and commented, “This event is a great excuse to ride our motorcycles and raise money for this great charity.”

Top Photo:
Left to Right: Joseph Frank, Kurt Heide, Mike Marzano, Rick Marrotte

New Website Launches by Snap Creative Group

2009-01-30T12:30:00.019-05:00

Nancy Suchoff, Snap Creative Group, is pleased to announce the launch of four new websites.

Moda Salon at Regency Court, Boca Raton
Website Design
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FSA Training, Weston, FL
Website Redesign and new Branding Campaign
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BuzzOff Mosquito of Georgia
Website Design
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Insurance Service Associates LLC
Website Redesign
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Speaking of Networking

2009-01-22T13:00:00.000-05:00

Each meeting features a 10 minute presentation by one of our chapter members. Upcoming speakers include:

February 4 Chris Mobley, CMM Carpet and Flooring Specialist
February 11 Glenn Holsborg, Techno-Aid
February 18 Jay Feingold, Infinity Window Fashions
February 25 Joe Antonelli BOSS Repair

BNI Monthly After-Hours Social Mixer to begin January 22

2009-01-10T22:56:00.003-05:00

The BNI Business Exchange invites all its members, as well as any others in the local business community who are interested in our chapter to join us on Thursday 22 January 5 – 7pm for the first of monthly mixers.

Duffy’s Spots Grill on St Andrews ( 1 block south of Maggiano’s) View Map

Attendees may enjoy two for one drinks and complimentary Happy Hour food.

Speaking of Networking

2008-12-29T15:12:00.002-05:00

01/07/09 Eric Mohr, DMD
01/14/09 Michelle Haines, Ass't Director, BNI
01/21/09 Michael Zapin, Esq., Michael Zapin, PA
01/28/09 Gary Broidis, Atlantic Commercial Group