The Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Chamber of Commerce, established in 1955, is a pro-active Chamber that works to enhance, develop, protect and inform the businesses of the Chamber and the Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. Cooperative efforts in marketing, advertising and promotion have established Lauderdale-By-The-Sea as a vacation and relocation destination.
The Town's Welcome Center
Our Welcome Center is a friendly and helpful resource open seven days a week providing information on local accommodations, restaurants, services and attractions to approximately 25,000 visitors annually. Member businesses have brochures and other sales tools displayed at the Welcome Center for visitors to take along with them. There are also two multi-media presentations which feature videos of many Chamber members including hotels and restaurants.
Free Visitors Guide
The Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Visitors Guide, published annually by the Chamber of Commerce, provides a wealth of information about the area for visitors and newcomers and is an excellent advertising opportunity for any business trying to reach new markets. With distribution in welcome centers throughout Florida as well as many area hotels, restaurants and businesses, the LBTS Visitor's Guide enjoys a readership of approximately 40,000 annually.
Request your free Visitors Guide here. It will be mailed to you.
The Chamber's Monthly Newsletter
The Chamber publishes a monthly newsletter, called the Sea Breeze, for distribution by mail to each of its members. The newsletter is also available at the Welcome Center.
Sea Breeze features letters from the Chamber President and the Executive Director, along with up-to-date information about Chamber events, topical town news and an introduction to the newest Chamber members of the previous month.
Sea Breeze is also available for reading right here on the Chamber web site. Click the link at right. Enjoy reading it!
Small Business Assistance, Technology and Public Policy Programs
Special Events
The Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Chamber of Commerce organizes a number of fund raisers and events during each year. Community and business involvement is encouraged to promote goodwill among residents and visitors. Twice a year the Chamber sponsors an arts and crafts show where visiting artisans and craftsmen showcase their wares over a two day period. The Chamber also organizes Taste-of-the-Beach where guests can sample a variety of offerings from local restaurateurs while enjoying live entertainment, cooking demonstrations and a silent auction. Participation in these events is a great way to get involved so that other Chamber members get to know you and your business.
Chamber Bylaws
For further information about the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Chamber of Commerce and how it is run, you can read the Chamber bylaws in the following document.
President - Mark Silver, Argenti Designer Jewelers Vice President - Guy Contrada – Aruba Beach Cafe Secretary - Shevaun Steward-Kuhn - Better Homes & Gardens FL 1st Realty Treasurer - Jim Richards – Richards Tax Returns & Accounting Solutions Sergeant At Arms - Paul Novak - High Noon Resort
2012 Board of Directors
Greg Anderson - Sun Trust Bank
Leann Barber – Edward Jones
Bob Eckblad – By The Sea Realty
Mindy Correa - Tours to You
Dorothy Hacker - Away Inn
Chuck Maxwell - Dr. G's Pharmacy
Malcolm McClintock - Alabaska
Lucke Ricciuti - Village Grille Sushi Bar
Amy Weiss - Coastal Computer Systems
Edward White - Croton Arms Resort Apartments
Staff and Volunteers
STAFF: Veronica Pietronuto and Emily Solos
VOLUNTEERS:
Gary Burnett, John Frasene, Maureen Pickford, Ron Piersante
