Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce

10/20/2026

10/14/2026

It’s time to celebrate! The 42nd Annual Wellington Holiday Parade is right around the corner, proudly presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center.

Join the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, and the Village of Wellington to celebrate this cherished community tradition.

We are kicking off the festivities at 10 AM at the Wellington Amphitheater! Bring your family to enjoy photos with Santa, live music performances, kids’ crafts and activities, and a unique shopping experience at the Holiday Market with local vendors before the parade starts!

Then find your front-row spot along Forest Hill Blvd to catch the magic of the main event! See the festive floats, marching bands, and special guest appearances as we honor our country with this year’s theme: “A Star-Spangled Holiday: Celebrating 250 Years as a Nation.”

Parade Details:
Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Time: Parade kicks off at 1:30pm
Location: The Parade begins at the corner of Wellington Trace and Forest Hill Blvd., and ends at Ken Adams Way and Chancellor Offices Parking Lot.

Holiday Park:
Time: 10am-1:30pm
Location: Wellington Amphitheater | 12100 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414

Safety Note: Road Closures on Forest Hill Blvd. will begin at 1pm. Please plan your arrival accordingly!

To sign as a vendor on the Holiday Market or being part of the parade, go to https://cpbchamber.com/holiday-parade/

10/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Palm Beach Convention Center for our second annual Hispanic Leadership Summit in Partnership with Commissioner Joel G. Flores!

Presented by Discover The Palm Beaches, our sold-out event brought together leaders from across Palm Beach County to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the Hispanic Community.

As an event kick-off, participants networked over cafecito and explored a vendor showcase with local companies and organizations such as Florida Panthers, Palm Beach Zoo, iThink Financial, Premier Family Health, Unique Payment Technologies, E-Care Ambulance, Palm Beach Prep Academy, and Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath.

To start the program, Commissioner Flores welcomed the room, and Milton Segarra, president of Discover the Palm Beaches, gave a presentation about their organization.

On a morning of incredible energy, the highlight was the keynote speech of legendary sports broadcaster Luis Omar Tapia, who inspired us all with a moving address on his life experiences, the resilience to overcome obstacles, and the dedication needed to achieve your goals.

Commissioner Flores gave recognitions to two outstanding members of our local Hispanic Community. We want to extend warm congratulations to the winner of the PBC Board of County Commissioners 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, Helman Ruiz, and PBC Board of County Commissioners 2026 Community Service Award recipient, Albany Rojas, Esq.

Thank you to our sponsors Discover The Palm Beaches and generous corporate partners, including FCC Environmental Services, Comcast, E-Care Ambulance, Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, The BrandX Co., Wellington Regional Medical Center, Florida Power and Light, Florida Public Utilities, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, our community partners, and everyone in attendance. This event was a success because of you.

See the full photo gallery here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EARksBRsX/

See you next year!

09/30/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the ZOO!

Enjoy 15% off your admission with our promo code HERITAGE when purchasing your tickets online until October 15!

09/15/2026

Today marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! What better way to celebrate our vibrant Hispanic and Latino community than connecting with old and new friends at Chamber Connections on this special day?

Thank you to everyone who spent their morning with us. One attendee mentioned that we feel more like a family than a Chamber, and that has always been our goal. Supporting you and helping your business thrive is at the heart of everything we do.

Join us for a myriad of events and activities throughout the month as we celebrate our rich culture, valuable contributions, and entrepreneurial spirit. ¡Viva la Cultura!

09/08/2026

Hear what our amazing sponsors have to say about the WOW Awards!

We are so grateful for your support in bringing this important event back to the Palm Beaches!

Thank you to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC, Discover The Palm Beaches, Wellington Regional Medical Center, and all of our incredible community sponsors.

09/08/2026

After five years, the WOW Awards made a triumphant return on Thursday, August 27 at The Belgrove Resort & Spa. Over 200 community leaders, elected officials, and guests gathered for an unforgettable High Tea honoring the exceptional Women of Worth shaping Palm Beach County.

Guests kicked off the afternoon supporting local, women-owned vendors, including Charm Pop Party Co, The Spa Dress, Sunny + Salty Swimwear, and Wildflower Granola.

We were proud to celebrate our five phenomenal 2026 WOW Award winners:

- Corporate: Dr. Sarit Levy (CEO, Synergy University)
- Education: Dr. Jolande Morgan (Chief of Staff, The School District of Palm Beach County)
- Entrepreneur: Bree Lukosavich (Executive Director, Creative Arts Therapies of the Palm Beaches)
- Non-Profit: Renée Layman (President & CEO, Center for Child Counseling)
- Young Professional: Maria Pumarejo (Vice President of Development, Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast)

Keynote speaker Desiree Karnis Reavis, Regional Director of Multifamily for Florida at Kastle Systems, delivered an inspiring address on the power of vision, perseverance, and community leadership.

This celebration was made possible by our generous sponsors: Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC, Discover The Palm Beaches, Wellington Regional Medical Center, and community sponsors.

Thank you to all who attended and to our dedicated WOW Committee for making this long-awaited return a resounding success. We look forward to gathering again next year to uplift even more local leaders.

See the event photos!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19L48yAM21/
or
https://cpbchamber.com/event-photos/

08/28/2026

We had an unforgettable time celebrating true trailblazers and community champions!

Swipe through to give a big round of applause to our 5 phenomenal WOW Award winners:

• Corporate: Dr. Sarit Levy (CEO, Synergy University)
• Education: Dr. Jolande Morgan (Chief of Staff, The School District of PBC)
• Entrepreneur: Bree Lukosavich (Executive Director, Creative Arts Therapies of the Palm Beaches)
• Non-Profit: Renée Layman (President & CEO, Center for Child Counseling)
• Young Professional: Maria Pumarejo (Vice President of Development, Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast)

Thank you for your dedication, vision, and leadership!

Our event was also made extra special thanks to our wonderful women-owned pop-up shop vendors:

• Charm Pop Party Co
• The Spa Dress
• Sunny + Salty Swimwear
• Wildflower Granola

With deep gratitude, this memorable celebration would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you for championing our community:

• Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
• Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC ‑ Florida Injury Lawyers
• Discover The Palm Beaches
• Wellington Regional Medical Center

Thank you for celebrating with us, and we can’t wait to gather again next year to uplift even more amazing leaders!

08/28/2026

Congratulations to the incredible WOW Awards 2026 Winners!