Small Biz Event Calendar
May 2022
Tues. May 3 , 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Nonprofit Council
Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, 140 NE 1st St, Delray Beach, FL 33444
SPEAKER:
Tammie Sellman
Chief Development Officer of Wayside House
Tickets: Free for Nonprofit Members � $10 for Profit Members
Tues. May 3, 3:30 pm
We ❤ Small Biz Month Proclamation + Team Photo
City Commission Chambers, City Hall.100 NW 1st.Ave. Delray Beach, FL
Join the Delray Beach Office of Economic Development and other community partners for a group photo with Mayor Shelly Petrolia and as the City Commission approves a proclamation to commemorate May 2022 as the 6th Annual We ❤ Small Biz Month.
For more information, email the Office of Economic Development.
Wed. May 4 , 11, 18 and 25, 8:30 am - 9:15 am
Delray Morning Live
Facebook Live (Free)
https://www.facebook.com/delraybeach/live_videos/?ref=page_internal
Thurs. May 5, 12, 19, and 26 , 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Small Business Learning Sessions
City Commission Chambers, City Hall.100 NW 1st.Ave. Delray Beach, FL
May 5 - Social Media 101
May 12 - Stress Management in the Workplace
May19- Funding Resources; SBDC, CRA
May 26 - Procurement Readiness
Fri. May 6, 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Government/Economic Affairs Friday Forum
Zoom
Keynote Speaker: Assistant City Manager Jeff Oris
Fri. May 6, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
First Friday Art Walk
Arts Warehouse, 313 NE 3rd St, Delray Beach, FL 33444
View the current Exhibitions and visit the resident artist studios!
On view:
“Movement of Time and Place” by Marilyn Hoenig
“Transformation” by Kim Rae Taylor
Sat. May 7, 14, and 21, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Winter GreenMarket
Old School Square Lawn, 20 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
At the GreenMarket you’ll find more than 50+ vendors featuring Palm Beach County farm-to-fork produce, just picked citrus and juice, farm fresh eggs, raw milk and butter, 100% grass-fed and finished (antibiotic and hormone free) Florida beef, poultry, pork and lamb, fragrant artisan baked goods, plenty of gluten free, vegan and sugar free products, fresh cut flowers, plants and other unique gourmet fare along with live musical entertainment each week.
Sat. May 7, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Crafted on the Ave
Libby Wesley Plaza, 2 SW 5th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Crafted on the Ave. is a new open-aired craft market created to highlight local Delray Beach small and microbusinesses that are merchants/creators of handmade products, art, and other crafts and goods. Crafted on the Ave. is a way to increase exposure for crafters and stimulate and reactivate business activity in the Historic NW/SW 5th Avenue Business District.
It’s not just business though, there is fun to be had too! The market will be a fun, family-friendly destination, where anyone can shop, stroll, and enjoy the day.
Wed. May 11, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Chairman’s Club
Aloft Delray Beach, 202 SE 5th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Featuring a panel with local CRADirectors, moderated by Michael Weiner
Free for Chairman’s Club Members
Thur. May 12, 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Spring Membership Breakfast
Aloft Delray Beach, 202 SE 5th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Ballroom
This month join us to learn about "Summer Fun for Locals" and browse local member displays to plan your summer calendar!
Browse some member "hidden gem" display tables and see what is happening this summer (including Sandoway House, Throw Social, Silverball Museum, Delray Market, Arts Warehouse, Morikami, Coco Plum Market, Delray Library, Arts Garage, Casa Mannabliss and more....) ****Membership Breakfast Sponsor - The Plaza at Delray****
Tickets: $30 for Members � $45 for Future Members
Fri. May 13, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Chamber U 2022
Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, 140 NE 1st Street
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Board Room
This is the 2nd of 8 classes that will include networking, education and lunch.
Session #2: Learn How to Know, Grow & Scale Your Business - Smart Decisions for Financial Success: Hear from one of Small Business Development's experts about how to scale your business to maximize your financial success. That means more money in the bank! Come learn how!!
Our speaker will be Jacqueline Ramirez, Small Business Development Center Market Growth Consultant.
Sign-up each month to dive into a different relevant business topics, taught by local member experts. Enjoy a delicious lunch and networking with other Chamber professionals.
*****Our Lunch Sponsor for the entire series is Chick-Fil-A East Delray! Thanks to Susan Leffert and her team for providing lunch for our Chamber U 2022!!
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Tickets: $15 for Members � $25 for Future Members
Tues. May 17, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Focus on Women Sip & Share
Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, 140 NE 1st Street
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Board Room
Enjoy a glass of wine, delicious charcuterie boards and time with our Chamber ladies. Kick off your shoes and bring some joy in as we explore where life and business intersect with our facilitator Kery Knutson of UpLevel Consulting. Kery is a Consultant/Coach with some great wisdom and ideas to share! During this interactive conversation you will walk away with:
Plus, we will co-create our first FOW Manifesto together!
Wine Sponsor: Festival Management Group
“Share” Sponsor: Andrea Smallwood/Northwestern Mutual
“Sip” Sponsor: Tammie Sellman, Chief Development Officer of Wayside House
SPEAKER:
Kery Knutson
Communication Coach-sultant, Founder of UpLevel Consulting
Thurs. May 19, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Contacts & Cocktails
Las Catrinas, 3035 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach, FL 33483
South Delray Shopping Plaza
Join us for our monthly Contacts Cocktails event!
It's the best way to gain a broader awareness for your business and build relationships within the community.
Enjoy cocktails & lite bites provided by Las Catrinas. New to Delray Beach, this Mexican restaurant provides both inside and outside seating. Check out the tequila selection at this local gem on the south corridor of Federal Highway.
Enjoy 2 complimentary drinks& light bites provided by Las Catrinas
Tickets: $15 for Members �$25 for Future Members �Free for Chairman’s Club Members
Thurs. May 19, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Public Outreach Meeting
Arts Warehouse, 313 NE 3rd St, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Thurs. May 25, 8:30 am - 9:15 am
Delray Morning Live
Facebook Live (Free)
https://www.facebook.com/delraybeach/live_videos/?ref=page_internal
Wed. May25, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
YPAD
Meso Beach House, 900 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Enjoy 2 complimentary drinksprovided by Meso Beach House
Tickets: $15 for Members �$20 for Future Members / At the door
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