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Can a Business Community Succeed Without Culture? Palm Beach Chamber Of Commerce Meeting

Posted on February 6th, 2014 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Art in Public Spaces, Associations, Guilds, Leagues, Cultural Council Of Palm Beach County, Fiber Arts, Glass, Jewelry, Local News and Events, Metal, Mixed Media, Museums, Oil, Pastel/Drawing, Photography, Polymer Clay, Pottery/Ceramics, Sculpture, Water Color, Weaving/Fabric Art, Wood

What do business owners consider when relocating their enterprises? The Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce invites you to breakfast and an exchange of views. Rena Blades, President and CEO of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, will moderate a panel discussion on music, drama and the visual arts with three leaders in the community: Daniel Biaggi (Palm Beach Opera), Hope Alswang (Norton Museum of Art) and SueEllen Beryl (Palm Beach Dramaworks). The Rickie Report looks forward to the event and shares the details with you here.

Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce 2014 Guide. Cover artwork by Cheryl Maeder

Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce

WHAT’S CULTURE GOT TO DO WITH BUSINESS PROFITS?

CAN A BUSINESS COMMUNITY SUCCEED WITHOUT CULTURE?

Cultural Council of Palm Beach County

Chamber President Kevin Lamb will open the February 13^th meeting at The Breakers Palm Beach at 8:15. Chamber members attend the monthly breakfasts at no charge. Future members may attend by making reservations on-line at www.palmbeachchamber.com. for $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Seating is limited. Early reservations are encouraged.

Palm Beach Dramaworks

Palm Beach County is poised to grow with the relocation of businesses around the country. What do the decision-makers consider when relocating their businesses? What are they looking for? The BDB has long stressed the importance of location conveniences, strong educational opportunities, local talent and a community that offers a diverse cultural experience.

The arts are important! Learn more about Palm Beach County, Florida’s cultural capital and the wealth of offerings available that continue to draw new industries here. Rena Blades, president and CEO of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, will moderate a panel discussion on music, drama and the visual arts with three leaders in the community: Daniel Biaggi (Palm Beach Opera), Hope Alswang (Norton Museum of Art) and SueEllen Beryl (Palm Beach Dramaworks) .

Harriet Himmel Theater, Home of Palm Beach Opera

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County Receives Bernays Award

for Excellence in Marketing and Public Relations

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County received the Bernays Award for its marketing and public relations campaign surrounding “The Deep and the Shallow: Photographers Exploring a Watery World” exhibition. The award was for a project by or on behalf of a non-profit organization.

The “Deep and the Shallow” campaign was deemed by the Gold Coast Public Relations Council to be the best campaign in South Florida at communicating the mission and reach of the Council in Palm Beach County, as well as the Council’s dedication to local artists through education, opportunities to exhibit, and marketing and public relations support. The awareness campaign consisted of collateral materials, news releases to local media, a catalog, exhibition, lecture series, magazine feature article and cover, all featuring the original photography of Palm Beach County artists, including the “Shark Whisperer” Jim Abernethy. “The Cultural Council is honored to receive this prestigious award,” said Marilyn Bauer, director of marketing and government affairs for the council. ‘To be recognized for our work in support of local artists is very gratifying.”

From “Deep and Shallow”

The Gold Coast Public Relations Council is the largest independent organization of public relations, marketing and communications professionals in South Florida, with members coming from Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties. The group awarded the Cultural Council the Bernays Award during its 10th annual awards program at the Boca Dunes Golf and Country Club in Boca Raton on January 24.

The award is named after Edward J. Bernays, considered the “father” of public relations. The “Deep and the Shallow” exhibition of underwater photography was held from November 21 to January 18 at the Council’s main exhibition space and headquarters in the 1940 Streamline Moderne-style Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. landmark building at 601 Lake Avenue, in Lake Worth.

About the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County:

The Cultural Council is the official arts and culture support agency for Palm Beach County serving non-profit organizations, individual artists and arts districts. The Council markets the county’s cultural experiences to visitors and residents, administers grants, expands arts and cultural education, advocates for funding and arts-friendly policies and serves the arts community through capacity building training and exposure to funders and audiences. Connect with the Council at www.palmbeachculture.com or 561-471-2901. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

For more information please contact Laurel Baker 655.3282 laurel@palmbeachchamber.com or Rena Blades, 471.2901 or rblades@palmbeachculture.com

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