Florida Association of Chamber Professionals
Certifies Five Local Chambers

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Tallahassee, Fla. (October 16, 2009) – The Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) recognized Florida’s top chambers of commerce throughout the state for their outstanding achievement and dedication to the industry at the 89th annual leadership conference held October 14, 2009 in Orlando.

In, 2003, FACP implemented the distinction of Florida Certified Chamber to recognize standards of professional excellence in Florida. The Certified Chamber of Commerce program identify chambers who have met high standards and strengthened free enterprise by protecting the business environment.

This year, five chambers received this prestigious certification;

Manatee County Chamber of Commerce,
Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce,
Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce,
Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce,
Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.

The Certified Chamber of Commerce program is designed to promote the public awareness of the intent of the Chamber of Commerce brand as a not for profit community development based business membership organization.

Florida Association of Chamber Professionals
Appoints 2009-2010 Board of Directors

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Tallahassee, Fla. (October 16, 2009) – The Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) installed its 2009-2010 Board of Directors at the 89th annual leadership conference held October 12-14 in Orlando. The Board of Directors is the governing body responsible for overseeing the operations of FACP.

Troy McLellan, President & CEO of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce will replace Kellie Jo Kilberg, President/CEO of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce, as the chair of FACP. As chair, McLellan will lead the board and oversee their direction in the coming year.

The 2009-2010 Board of Directors include:

CHAIR: Troy McLellan, Greater Boca Raton Chamber
CHAIR-ELECT: Shane Moody, Destin Area Chamber
TREASURER: Tammy Bracewell, Greater Brandon
PAST CHAIR: Kellie Jo Kilberg, Clay County Chamber

The following Vice Chairs have been appointed for the 2009-2010 term:

NW Region – Carol Roberts, Bay County Chamber;
NE Region – Robin Burchfield, St. Johns County;
Central Region – Ray San Fratello; South Lake Chamber;
West Central – Laura Simpson, Greater Brandon Chamber;
SE Region – Stella Tokar, Miramar-Pembroke Pines Regional;
SW Region – Marietta Mudgett, Greater Fort Myers Chamber.

In addition, five individuals have been appointed for a one-year term, including:

John Long, St. Petersburg Chamber;
Art Kimbrough, Jackson County Chamber;
Laura Simpson, Greater Brandon Chamber;
Christine Michaels, Melbourne-Palm Bay Area Chamber;
John Ashworth, Seminole County Regional Chamber.

Board nominees for the 2009-2012 include: Jaye Baillie, Seminole business Chamber; Tricia Brunson, Niceville Valparaiso Chamber; Penny Chandler, Indian River County Chamber; Nicole Christian, Northern Palm Beach County; Sonia Douglas, Gainesville Area Chamber; Stina D’Uva, West Orange Chamber; Robin Grabowski, Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber; Dennis Grady, Chamber of the Palm Beaches; Barry Johnson, Greater Miami Chamber; Julie Mathis, Charlotte County Chamber; Tom Morrissette, Largo/Mid Pinellas Chamber; Tom Ramiccio, Greater Lake Worth Chamber; Michael Reagen, Greater Naples Chamber and Mark Wilson, Florida Chamber.

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Florida Association of Chamber Professionals Certifies Five Local Chambers

Florida Association of Chamber Professionals Appoints 2009-2010 Board of Directors

Florida Association of Chamber Professionals
Certifies Five Local Chambers

Florida Association of Chamber Professionals
Appoints 2009-2010 Board of Directors