Business Before Hours: The Marine Industry's Contribution to Palm Beach North
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Business Before Hours: The Marine Industry's Contribution to Palm Beach North
Date:
May 21, 2025
Time:
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
Business Before Hours: The Marine Industry's Contribution to Palm Beach North
Join the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 for 'Business Before Hours: The Marine Industry's Contribution to Palm Beach North' for an engaging panel discussion on the vital contributions of the marine sector to Palm Beach North. This event will highlight the economic, environmental, and social impacts of marine industries in our region. Hear from industry experts, policymakers, and local leaders as they delve into what's to come in the Palm Beach North region and the sector’s overall influence on our community’s growth and prosperity.
Whether you're a business owner, environmental advocate, or simply interested in the future of our coastal region, this discussion promises to offer valuable insights and foster meaningful dialogue about the marine sector's pivotal role in shaping Palm Beach North's present and future!
Moderator
Alyssa Freeman
Executive Director, Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County
Alyssa Freeman moved to South Florida in 2008 where she began her career with the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, serving as its executive director since 2019. Alyssa was born and raised in Southeast Michigan, where she grew up near the water enjoying boating, fishing, and water sports every summer. With an immense love of the outdoors, Alyssa values conservation and preserving nature for the benefit of future generations. She is a graduate of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a focus in public relations. Alyssa graduated with her MBA in Organizational Leadership from Ashford University. She is part of the Leadership Palm Beach County Class of 2020, Leadership West Palm Beach Class of 2023, and currently serving on boards for CareerSource Palm Beach County, Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, Junior Achievement of Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, Discover the Palm Beaches, and Barky Pines Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.
Panelists
Austin Schell
CEO, PORT 32 Marinas
Austin Schell is the CEO of PORT 32 Marinas and serves on its Board of Directors. Austin believes that great customer experience starts with the people of PORT 32 and our desire to bring PORT 32 members an unparalleled level of service within the marine industry.
Austin has held many executive leadership positions over his career. His diverse industry experience includes client services, transportation and logistics, consumer healthcare, environmental services, and real estate. Prior to PORT 32, Austin was the President and COO of XOJET, the largest on-demand private jet services platform in North America, backed by TPG and Mubadala Investment Company. During his six-year leadership tenure at XOJET, Austin and his team of talented colleagues delivered industry-leading growth and profitability to investors and built a high-performance, customer-centric company culture. Other senior executive roles include COO of Modern Fertility and CFO of Wildlands. Prior to his experience building businesses as an operating executive, Austin served as a private equity investment professional at Parthenon Capital in San Francisco. He began his career in investment banking at UBS Investment Bank in New York City.
Austin is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Virginia. When he’s not working or at home with family, Austin is often found cheering on his kids’ sports teams, traveling to see old friends, or offshore fishing.
Dr. Jim Sullivan
Executive Director, Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Dr. Jim Sullivan has been the Executive Director of Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute since 2018. Prior to this, Sullivan held senior positions in academia and industry, both as research faculty at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography, and as a senior oceanographer for the company Sea-Bird Scientific. Sullivan earned his master’s and doctorate degrees in biological oceanography with specializations in phytoplankton physiology and ecology, as well as bio-optics and biophysics from URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography. He is particularly interested in improving our scientific understanding of harmful algal blooms and how to better inform the public, water management agencies and policy makers of critical harmful algal bloom science and water quality issues. Sullivan has over 60 peer-reviewed publications and several patents to his credit. He currently serves on Florida’s Blue Green Algae Task Force and as Council Chair of the Florida Institute of Oceanography.
Thanks to our Health and Safety Sponsor, Molekule Group Inc., the space will have Pūrgo machines, which help prevent the transmission of infections with medical-grade air sanitization by eliminating 99.99% of harmful airborne pathogens.
Sponsorship Opportunities (Members Only)*: Check out the sponsorship information here (a downloadable Dropbox link) and consider becoming a Corporate or Networking Table Sponsor today!
Sponsorships Available:
Corporate Sponsor (table of 10 + marketing benefits): ONLY TWO Left (Three Available per event) One Event - $1,250 | Three Events $3,100 | Five Events : $4,850
Networking Table Sponsor (4 tickets, high top table in networking area + marketing benefits) ONLY ONE Available One Event - $1,000 | Five Events : $4,000
Networking Exhibitor (2 tickets + 6-foot table): | $350 Non-Profit Rate / $450 For-Profit Rate Two Available per event
Annual Sponsorships Still Available:
Meet and Greet Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) ONLY ONE Available annually
Morning Fuel Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) ONLY ONE Available annually
SOLD OUT Sponsorships:
Presenting Sponsor: $3,500 (table of 10 + 3 minutes to talk) SOLD - Jupiter Medical Center / Florida Atlantic University
Coffee Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - Lesser, Landy , Smith & Siegel
Prosperity Juice Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - HCA Florida JFK North Hospital
Health & Safety Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - Molekule Group, Inc.
Join the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 for 'Business Before Hours: The Marine Industry's Contribution to Palm Beach North' for an engaging panel discussion on the vital contributions of the marine sector to Palm Beach North. This event will highlight the economic, environmental, and social impacts of marine industries in our region. Hear from industry experts, policymakers, and local leaders as they delve into what's to come in the Palm Beach North region and the sector’s overall influence on our community’s growth and prosperity.
Whether you're a business owner, environmental advocate, or simply interested in the future of our coastal region, this discussion promises to offer valuable insights and foster meaningful dialogue about the marine sector's pivotal role in shaping Palm Beach North's present and future!
Moderator
Alyssa Freeman
Executive Director, Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County
Alyssa Freeman moved to South Florida in 2008 where she began her career with the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, serving as its executive director since 2019. Alyssa was born and raised in Southeast Michigan, where she grew up near the water enjoying boating, fishing, and water sports every summer. With an immense love of the outdoors, Alyssa values conservation and preserving nature for the benefit of future generations. She is a graduate of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a focus in public relations. Alyssa graduated with her MBA in Organizational Leadership from Ashford University. She is part of the Leadership Palm Beach County Class of 2020, Leadership West Palm Beach Class of 2023, and currently serving on boards for CareerSource Palm Beach County, Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, Junior Achievement of Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, Discover the Palm Beaches, and Barky Pines Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.
Panelists
Austin Schell
CEO, PORT 32 Marinas
Austin Schell is the CEO of PORT 32 Marinas and serves on its Board of Directors. Austin believes that great customer experience starts with the people of PORT 32 and our desire to bring PORT 32 members an unparalleled level of service within the marine industry.
Austin has held many executive leadership positions over his career. His diverse industry experience includes client services, transportation and logistics, consumer healthcare, environmental services, and real estate. Prior to PORT 32, Austin was the President and COO of XOJET, the largest on-demand private jet services platform in North America, backed by TPG and Mubadala Investment Company. During his six-year leadership tenure at XOJET, Austin and his team of talented colleagues delivered industry-leading growth and profitability to investors and built a high-performance, customer-centric company culture. Other senior executive roles include COO of Modern Fertility and CFO of Wildlands. Prior to his experience building businesses as an operating executive, Austin served as a private equity investment professional at Parthenon Capital in San Francisco. He began his career in investment banking at UBS Investment Bank in New York City.
Austin is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Virginia. When he’s not working or at home with family, Austin is often found cheering on his kids’ sports teams, traveling to see old friends, or offshore fishing.
Dr. Jim Sullivan
Executive Director, Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Dr. Jim Sullivan has been the Executive Director of Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute since 2018. Prior to this, Sullivan held senior positions in academia and industry, both as research faculty at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography, and as a senior oceanographer for the company Sea-Bird Scientific. Sullivan earned his master’s and doctorate degrees in biological oceanography with specializations in phytoplankton physiology and ecology, as well as bio-optics and biophysics from URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography. He is particularly interested in improving our scientific understanding of harmful algal blooms and how to better inform the public, water management agencies and policy makers of critical harmful algal bloom science and water quality issues. Sullivan has over 60 peer-reviewed publications and several patents to his credit. He currently serves on Florida’s Blue Green Algae Task Force and as Council Chair of the Florida Institute of Oceanography.
Thanks to our Health and Safety Sponsor, Molekule Group Inc., the space will have Pūrgo machines, which help prevent the transmission of infections with medical-grade air sanitization by eliminating 99.99% of harmful airborne pathogens.
| Event Cancellation Policy: A notice of cancellation must be received by e-mail within 48 hours (2 business days) prior to the event. NO verbal cancellations will be accepted. Cancellations under 48 hours prior to the event, will NOT receive event credit in order to solidify attendance numbers with the event venue. All cancellation notices received BEFORE 48 hours (2 business days) prior to the event will be given an event credit of equal value. Event credits will be applied upon request and are good for up to 1 year from the purchase date. There are NO REFUNDS. |
NOTE: Premier Events (ArtiGras Tickets / Loggerhead Triathlon Registrations) and Special Events (The Leadership Awards Dinner / Holiday Mixer / Business 2 Baseball / Golf Classic) do not qualify for an event credit upon cancellation. Contributions or gifts to the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. |
Sponsorship Opportunities (Members Only)*: Check out the sponsorship information here (a downloadable Dropbox link) and consider becoming a Corporate or Networking Table Sponsor today!
- Sponsorship deadline is ONE WEEK before the event! Click the blue "Register" button at the top right corner of the event webpage (see this video tutorial) to secure your spot. Email Brittany Cartwright for further questions.
- *Sponsorships are available for PBN Chamber members only. Membership start at just $565 for businesses with up to 2 employees. Become a member today!
Sponsorships Available:
Corporate Sponsor (table of 10 + marketing benefits): ONLY TWO Left (Three Available per event) One Event - $1,250 | Three Events $3,100 | Five Events : $4,850
Networking Table Sponsor (4 tickets, high top table in networking area + marketing benefits) ONLY ONE Available One Event - $1,000 | Five Events : $4,000
Networking Exhibitor (2 tickets + 6-foot table): | $350 Non-Profit Rate / $450 For-Profit Rate Two Available per event
Annual Sponsorships Still Available:
Meet and Greet Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) ONLY ONE Available annually
Morning Fuel Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) ONLY ONE Available annually
SOLD OUT Sponsorships:
Presenting Sponsor: $3,500 (table of 10 + 3 minutes to talk) SOLD - Jupiter Medical Center / Florida Atlantic University
Coffee Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - Lesser, Landy , Smith & Siegel
Prosperity Juice Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - HCA Florida JFK North Hospital
Health & Safety Sponsor: $5,000 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) SOLD - Molekule Group, Inc.
Event Sponsors:
Health & Safety Sponsor
Corporate Sponsor
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Coffee Sponsor
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Networking Exhibitor
Event Sponsors:
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Location:
Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
4000 RCA Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
4000 RCA Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Date/Time Information:
Contact Information:
Caitlyn Bergman
Fees/Admission:
Member Discount: $55 Early Registration (up to one week before) | $60 week-of | $65 at the door
General Admission: $75 Early Registration (up to one week before) | $80 week-of | $85 at the door
Registration will close Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12 NOON
Display Advertisement: $350/event | $500 for Two Events
Sponsorship Opportunities (Members Only)*: Check out the sponsorship information here (a downloadable Dropbox link) and consider becoming a Corporate or Networking Table Sponsor today!
Sponsorship deadline is ONE WEEK before the event! Click the blue "Register" button at the top right corner of the event webpage (see this video tutorial) to secure your spot. Email Brittany Cartwright for further questions.
General Admission: $75 Early Registration (up to one week before) | $80 week-of | $85 at the door
Registration will close Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12 NOON
Display Advertisement: $350/event | $500 for Two Events
Sponsorship Opportunities (Members Only)*: Check out the sponsorship information here (a downloadable Dropbox link) and consider becoming a Corporate or Networking Table Sponsor today!
Sponsorship deadline is ONE WEEK before the event! Click the blue "Register" button at the top right corner of the event webpage (see this video tutorial) to secure your spot. Email Brittany Cartwright for further questions.
