Monday, September 30, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
Q&A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: SCOTT KLINE, BOYNTON BEACH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Manager is always focusing on adding jobs
By Ana M. Valdes Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Scott Kline, 39, is the new economic development manager for the city of Boynton Beach.
BOYNTON BEACH — Scott Kline has one thing in mind when he walks into work every day— bringing more jobs to Boynton Beach.
As one of the city’s newest hires, Kline’s role as economic development manager is to ensure more companies and private businesses call Boynton Beach home, increasing the city’s tax base.
But the Ohio native isn’t just about numbers and local entrepreneurship. He’s an avid concert attendee. He went to 14 last year. He also enjoys a good camping trip, and this year scratched off a bucket list item by joining a roller derby team.
Question: What does it mean to be Boynton Beach’s business development manager?
Answer: I am in charge of bringing jobs to our community while helping to expand the city’s tax base. I’m very fortunate that our city leaders have made economic development such a high priority because it really is an organizational mindset or focus. A single person cannot do it alone. Literally, it takes a village.
Q: What are some of the immediate issues you have had to tackle in the short time you have been on the job?
A: We recently launched a new website strictly focusing on economic development, www.byb2boynton.com or Bring Your Business to Boynton. We want to highlight what makes Boynton Beach different and what the benefits are of doing business here vs. somewhere else in Palm Beach County or South Florida. A web page focusing on economic development is not unique. It’s Economic Development 101, but it’s where you have to begin.
Q: What are some ideas you have brought to the table to increase business development within the city?
A: I really want to see more of our businesses taking advantage of doing business internationally. I really want to take a look at what the skills sets are of our local labor force vs. the types of skills needed to compete for jobs in the science, math, technology and engineering fields. Lastly, high-bandwidth fiber-optic cable. While it’s now becoming basic infrastructure for high-tech companies, it’s still not affordable yet to our businesses.
Q: What do you enjoy doing when not working as business development manager?
A: I really enjoy going to concerts. I went to 14 last year. I’m not going to reach that same number this year, but I hope to go to a few more before the end of this year. I was pretty bummed I missed Steely Dan last week. I also really love camping. I try to go as much as possible when it’s not too hot out. I’m proud to say I still sleep in tents, but I must admit, I now use an air mattress when possible. I also crossed an item off of my bucket list this year by joining a roller derby team. Although it had been quite a few years since I have been on skates and despite my height (6 feet 3½ inches), I was able to pick it up without injuring myself too badly ... so far.
avaldes@pbpost.com
Twitter: @AnaValdespbp
By Ana M. Valdes Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Scott Kline, 39, is the new economic development manager for the city of Boynton Beach.
BOYNTON BEACH — Scott Kline has one thing in mind when he walks into work every day— bringing more jobs to Boynton Beach.
As one of the city’s newest hires, Kline’s role as economic development manager is to ensure more companies and private businesses call Boynton Beach home, increasing the city’s tax base.
But the Ohio native isn’t just about numbers and local entrepreneurship. He’s an avid concert attendee. He went to 14 last year. He also enjoys a good camping trip, and this year scratched off a bucket list item by joining a roller derby team.
Question: What does it mean to be Boynton Beach’s business development manager?
Answer: I am in charge of bringing jobs to our community while helping to expand the city’s tax base. I’m very fortunate that our city leaders have made economic development such a high priority because it really is an organizational mindset or focus. A single person cannot do it alone. Literally, it takes a village.
Q: What are some of the immediate issues you have had to tackle in the short time you have been on the job?
A: We recently launched a new website strictly focusing on economic development, www.byb2boynton.com or Bring Your Business to Boynton. We want to highlight what makes Boynton Beach different and what the benefits are of doing business here vs. somewhere else in Palm Beach County or South Florida. A web page focusing on economic development is not unique. It’s Economic Development 101, but it’s where you have to begin.
Q: What are some ideas you have brought to the table to increase business development within the city?
A: I really want to see more of our businesses taking advantage of doing business internationally. I really want to take a look at what the skills sets are of our local labor force vs. the types of skills needed to compete for jobs in the science, math, technology and engineering fields. Lastly, high-bandwidth fiber-optic cable. While it’s now becoming basic infrastructure for high-tech companies, it’s still not affordable yet to our businesses.
Q: What do you enjoy doing when not working as business development manager?
A: I really enjoy going to concerts. I went to 14 last year. I’m not going to reach that same number this year, but I hope to go to a few more before the end of this year. I was pretty bummed I missed Steely Dan last week. I also really love camping. I try to go as much as possible when it’s not too hot out. I’m proud to say I still sleep in tents, but I must admit, I now use an air mattress when possible. I also crossed an item off of my bucket list this year by joining a roller derby team. Although it had been quite a few years since I have been on skates and despite my height (6 feet 3½ inches), I was able to pick it up without injuring myself too badly ... so far.
avaldes@pbpost.com
Twitter: @AnaValdespbp
OPENING DAY AT EAST BOYNTON LITTLE LEAGUE - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we invite you to join us on Saturday, September 28, for the East Boynton Beach Little League’s Opening Day Ceremonies for the Fall 2013 season. With more than 330 registered players and 29 teams this season, we invite you to join us on this day to participate and help us recognize our very own 50/70 Intermediate All Star State Champions.
Date: Saturday, September 28
Time: 12 noon (please arrive by 11:30 a.m. to find parking)
Location: Little League Park 300 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 – Field 2
Once you arrive, please check-in with: Duane Cyr, Immediate Past President - (561) 870-3239 or Ron Passino, 2013-14 President - (561) 251-8914
ABOUT THE EAST BOYNTON BEACH LITTLE LEAGUEIn its 56th year, the East Boynton Beach Little League was established in 1957 in Boynton Beach, FL and is a member of the Little League District 7. The East Boynton Beach Little League won the National Champion and represented the U.S. in the 2003 Little League International World Series against Musashi-Fuchu Little League of Tokyo, Japan. The League is also the 2002 Senior League National Champions and 2008 Semi-finalists. In Summer 2013, the League won the 50/70 Intermediate and Big League state championship titles.
In its most recent spring season, the East Boynton Little League had more than 400 participants in a variety of youth baseball programs for boys and girls ages 4 to 18. The East Boynton Little League programs is managed by a volunteer Board and community partners. For more information about the East Boynton Beach Little League, please visit: www.EastBoyntonBeachLittleLeague.com; follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/EastBoyntonBeachLittleLeague; or write to us at EastBoyntonLL@gmail.com
Thursday, September 19, 2013
IMPORTANT TAX DEADLINE FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY BUSINESSES
CONTACT:
Anne M. Gannon
Constitutional Tax Collector
(561) 355-4271
KClarke@pbcgov.org
PRESS RELEASE
September 19, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Important Tax
Deadline for Palm Beach County Businesses
West Palm
Beach, FL – Anne Gannon, Constitutional Tax Collector, reminds area businesses
that September 30 is the last day to pay 2013 local business taxes. Taxes paid after September 30 are delinquent
and subject to civil actions and monthly penalties. Delinquent penalties are:
- October 1 = 10% penalty
- November 1 = 15% penalty
- December 1 = 20% penalty + $10.00 collection fee
- January 1 = 25% penalty + $10.00 collection fee
The Tax Collector mailed 104,095 2013 Local Business Tax Renewal bills to Palm Beach County
businesses. “Every business in our
county that provides services or merchandise to the public must pay business
tax and display the Local Business Tax Receipt,” said Gannon. The Receipt must be displayed where customers
can view it.
Gannon
encourages businesses to pay online. E-checks are free. Online credit card vendors charge a
convenience fee per transaction.
Payments can also be made by mail or at a service center. To save time, payments can be deposited in a
lobby drop box at any service location.
Service centers accept cash and checks only.
Local Business Tax Receipts
are mandated in Florida Law, Chapter 205 and Palm Beach County Ordinance,
Chapter 17.17. Anyone suspecting
a business is avoiding taxes is encouraged to report it by completing a short
online form.
Governmental Center • 301 N. Olive Avenue West Palm Beach , FL
33401
Mailing
Address • P.O. Box 3715West Palm Beach , FL
33402-3715
www.pbctax.com
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
BOYNTON BEACH CITY MANAGER APPOINTS INTERIM POLICE CHIEF JEFFERY S. KATZ AS PERMANENT POLICE CHIEF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Boynton Beach
PO Box 310, Boynton Beach, FL 33425
www.boynton-beach.org
www.facebook.com/boyntonbeachcity
@cityofboynton
Contact: Eleanor Krusell
E-mail: KrusellE@bbfl.us
Phone: 561.742.6010
BOYNTON BEACH CITY MANAGER APPOINTS INTERIM POLICE CHIEF JEFFERY S. KATZ AS PERMANENT POLICE CHIEF
BOYNTON BEACH, FL --- City Manager, Lori LaVerriere, has announced the appointment of Interim Chief Jeffery S. Katz as permanent Police Chief of the Boynton Beach Police Department, effective September 17, 2013. Chief Katz has 24 years of experience; the last 15 with the City of Boynton Beach, serving in the roles of Sergeant and Lieutenant and working within the Departments of Internal Affairs, Training, Media Relations, Recruitment and Agency Accreditation.
Under his direction as Interim Chief, the Police Department has begun the following initiatives:
Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, states, "I have been very impressed with the delivery of Police services and positive community interaction that Chief Katz has provided as an Interim Chief over the past 69 days. I am confident that he will successfully lead the Police Department to a new era of policing."
City of Boynton Beach
PO Box 310, Boynton Beach, FL 33425
www.boynton-beach.org
www.facebook.com/boyntonbeachcity
@cityofboynton
Contact: Eleanor Krusell
E-mail: KrusellE@bbfl.us
Phone: 561.742.6010
BOYNTON BEACH CITY MANAGER APPOINTS INTERIM POLICE CHIEF JEFFERY S. KATZ AS PERMANENT POLICE CHIEF
BOYNTON BEACH, FL --- City Manager, Lori LaVerriere, has announced the appointment of Interim Chief Jeffery S. Katz as permanent Police Chief of the Boynton Beach Police Department, effective September 17, 2013. Chief Katz has 24 years of experience; the last 15 with the City of Boynton Beach, serving in the roles of Sergeant and Lieutenant and working within the Departments of Internal Affairs, Training, Media Relations, Recruitment and Agency Accreditation.
Under his direction as Interim Chief, the Police Department has begun the following initiatives:
- Quarterly Town Meetings within community
- "Think" Teams that have proposed new ideas, funding options and implementation methods
- Redesigned hiring process
- Activated Citizen Volunteer registration
- Assessment of Berkshire Report and plan of action
Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, states, "I have been very impressed with the delivery of Police services and positive community interaction that Chief Katz has provided as an Interim Chief over the past 69 days. I am confident that he will successfully lead the Police Department to a new era of policing."
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Monday, September 16, 2013
NEW MEMBER - JIMMY JOHN'S
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A big shout-out to our new member, Jimmy John's, located at 1100 N. Congress in Boynton Beach! You can order just one sandwich from your phone or tablet at jimmyjohns.com. Or give them a call for freaky fast delivery at 561-737-7301!
Saturday, September 14, 2013
BLACK & WHITE MASQUERADE GALA
Habitat For Humanity Of
South Palm Beach County
Cordially Invites You To Our
Black & White Masquerade Gala
Cordially Invites You To Our
Black & White Masquerade Gala
Individual Ticket: $175
Tables of 10: $1500
Tables of 10: $1500
Thursday, September 12, 2013
COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY ~ FAMILY FUN DAY - HARVEST HOEDOWN
Bubbling over with excitement, the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to host Family Fun Day – Harvest Hoedown on Saturday, November 9 at the Intracostal Park. We are pleased to have you be one of our Sponsors for this exciting event!
This is a great marketing opportunity for you. Please click here for our detailed sponsorship levels.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact me.
Donna Ciardullo
Special Events & Account Development Officer
561-732-9501
donna@boyntonbeach.org
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
BEAUTY BAG MAKEOVER ~ EUROPEAN WAX CENTER
Now through
October 31, European Wax Center guests can purchase one product and
save 50% on the second! This includes EWCs celebrated Ingrown Hair Serum, Body Wash, Post
Wax Exfoliate (yum!), new Brow Powders and more. Stop by any EWC between
now and 10/31 for details. Visit waxcenter.com for locations.
SECOND ANNUAL HAUNTED PIRATE FEST & MERMAID SPLASH
**The Boynton Beach CRA is still accepting vendor applications for this year's Pirate Fest**
Click here to download the Pirate Fest Vendor Application.
The Boynton Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) proudly announces the arrival of
the 2nd Annual Haunted Pirate Fest on Saturday, October 26th
and Sunday, October 27th in Downtown Boynton Beach. The free two-day
fest will be located along E. Ocean Avenue between Seacrest Blvd.
and NE 1st Street, and held from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day.
During the fest 129 E.
Ocean Avenue will be transformed to Hobb’s Cove, a bustling old
world port brimming with supernatural superstitions of the
pirate era where pirates roam free to pillage and plunder. This lively
pirate village will feature 3 stages of continuous live music,
children’s activities, pirate reenactments and pirate stunt shows. The
Haunted Pirate Fest drew thousands of people of all ages to Downtown
Boynton Beach last year to enjoy a variety of
swashbuckling
adventures.
On Saturday, October
26th the swashbuckling fun doesn’t stop at 5:00 PM. The festivities
continue with fest’s first ever community led Mermaid Splash Parade,
an enchanting walk that will allow participants to encounter magical
mermaids. The parade begins at 5:00 PM on 129 E. Ocean Avenue, next to
the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum, travels to the Marina and then back
to Ocean Avenue.
Event stages will be
setup at 640 Ocean Ave. (Ocean Plaza), 400 Ocean Ave., and the Boynton
Harbor Marina. Local restaurants will be setup under tents along Ocean
Avenue for participants to enjoy food ranging from a quick bite to a
full meal. The CRA invites everyone to join in on the community fun.
Additional activity
highlights include:
• The interactive pirate
ship Avenger
• Magicians, Fairies and
the Wheel Walker
• Pirate reenactments
and Captain Jack Sparrow with his crew of over 70 buccaneers.
• A Spooktacular Haunted
House presented by the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum
• The Black Sparrow
Pirates ship located at the Boynton Harbor Marina
• Kids’ costume parade
and pirate ceremony at noon
Please visit www.catchboynton.com for a list of the scheduled
events for the pirate-themed
weekend.
More about Boynton Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
The Boynton Beach CRA is
committed to serving the community by guiding redevelopment activities
and stimulating economic growth within its 1,650 acre district. The
CRA focuses on creating a vibrant downtown core, providing
affordable housing, and revitalizing neighborhoods.
For more information on
the CRA, its programs, projects and free special events, call
(561) 737-3256, or visit www.catchboynton.com.
Contact Information:
Tracy Smith-Coffey,
Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Phone: (561) 737-3256 x219
Monday, September 9, 2013
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
NEW SCULPTURES, WORKSHOP & RECEPTION FOR AVENUE OF THE ARTS EXHIBIT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS
City of Boynton Beach
PO Box 310, Boynton Beach, FL 33425www.boynton-beach.org
www.facebook.com/boyntonbeachcity
www.twitter.com@cityofboynton
Contact: Debby Coles-Dobay, Public Art Administrator
E-mail: ColesDobayD@bbfl.us
Website: www.BoyntonBeachArts.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BoyntonBeachArtInPublicPlaces
Phones: 561-742-6026 (office)/561-632-7992 (cell)
NEW SCULPTURES, WORKSHOP & RECEPTION FOR AVENUE OF THE ARTS EXHIBIT
BOYNTON BEACH, FL --- The Avenue of the Arts installation will begin September 23, 2013. Twelve new artworks, by eight artists, will be installed along the streets in Boynton Beach's Civic/Cultural District (see map below). This is the seventh year for the Avenue of the Arts on loan program. Local, and national artists, submitted their artwork for the Arts Commission to select, and site, the year-long outdoor exhibit.
An Avenue of the Art Artists Reception is planned for Friday, September 27, 2013, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at The Little House, 480 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach. Hors d' Oeuvres, and drink specials, are provided while officials, art patrons and the public can mingle with the Avenue of the Arts artists to learn more about their artwork. Special eco-friendly electric vehicles, provided by ijoyrides.com, will transport people to tour the Avenue of the Arts. The Avenue of the Arts is a easy walkable tour from The Little House location.
For more information, contact Debby Coles-Dobay, City of Boynton Beach Public Art Administrator, at 561-742-6026. Visit BoyntonBeachArtinPublicPlaces or www.boyntonbeacharts.org.
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Public Art Administrator
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
Art in Public Places
Enriching Our Community through Public Art
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2015 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium
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