News for General News Article

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Sustainability is about more than LED light bulbs and solar panels.  it is about people. Your staff is your biggest risk and biggest opportunity. The Big 5 (insomnia, stress, anxiety, phsical pain and mental acuity) in your employees causes a 5% GDP negative impact on your business each year. If your sustainability program does not include a 'people piece' to address employee performance, ...read more
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Assuming you care about the environment and future generations, this article, which includes a podcast and a PPP, will help you use sustainability certification to differentiate and grow your business.
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Monday, March 20, 2023
You spend a lot of time and money trying to convince people to buy from you versus the other guy.  But are you saying what they want to hear? 75% of Gen X and Gen Z (which combine for 64% of the world’s population and is the future of your business) say sustainability is more important than your brand name. Similarly, 70% of all consumers will move their purchases to a certified sustainable ...read more
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Saturday, March 18, 2023
This post presents the Forbes 2023 State of Sustainability survey Main point - If you are a vendor to a larger company with a sustainability officer, expect a call
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Friday, March 17, 2023
Sea Coast Professional Window & Door, of Deerfield Beach, FL, has renewed its Edenark Group ISO 14001 environmental sustainability certification through 2023. Sea Coast was originally certified in 2022 and, because it is the right thing to do, and because the certification generates a positive ROI, they have renewed. This post shows the release.
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
Riviera Beach, Fla. – Michael Meekins, the Port of Palm Beach’s current Director of Operations and Business Development, will take the helm on Monday, March 20th as the new Executive Director of the Port of Palm Beach.   The Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners finalized Meekins three-year employment agreement during today’s Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting. The announcement ...read more
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
The biggest question/fear we get from our prospects is over the perceived time commitment to become certified sustainable under the Edenark Group ISO 14001 program. In point of fact, Edenark Group handles the vast majority of the work for you. This client video addresses that perception/fear.
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
One of the most important roles that this office holds is that of Palm Beach County’s Treasurer. We are the custodian of the billions of tax dollars that our county brings in and it is our responsibility to invest and earn interest on that money. Our office’s certified investment professionals proactively manage an average portfolio of $3.3 billion to maximize investment earnings, while ensuring ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Economic
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Take Stock in Children PBC is expanding services to include workforce development opportunities for our students. We hope to partner with local businesses that seek to provide training tools and resources to 18-22-year-old college going students.  As our students transition from education and into the workforce, this is a great opportunity for students to explore career options in a field they are ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
If you are a certified sustainable company you already know that you are mandated to use vendors that can also prove (via certification or 3rd party audit/verification) that they are also sustainable. Per this article in Sustainability Magazine, the historical problem has been that small vendors have pushed back, saying there are no globally-recognized programs that are designed and priced for ...read more
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Warrior Athletics and Arts Foundation Inaugural Fundraising Event not to be missed!Tickets and tables are going fast so don't miss this black tie event! The Met Gala, at the Pelican Club in Jupiter on April 12, 2023 with doors opening at 7 PM. Join us for a fabulous silent auction, hors d'Oeuvres, elegant plated dinner, music, and live auction. Proceeds are to build a field house for the Jupiter ...read more
Categories: Education, General News Article
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The consumer of today expects different things. Per this article, 75% of Gen X and Gen Z say Sustainability is more important than your brand name. So, next time you write that check for your ad spend, think about this - "Are you saying what you want to say, or are you saying what they want to hear?"   But be careful.  Don't Greenwash.  If you say you are sustainable, you need to have 3rd party ...read more
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Monday, March 13, 2023
The job market is tight.  It is a seller's market.  If you are going to find, hire and retain, top talent, you can either over-pay, and lose them later, or offer an environment they want to be part of. This article talks about what today's job seekers want.
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Sunday, March 12, 2023
As a small business owner, part of your job is sorting through the noise - ie, "Is this something I need to commit time to, or is it something I can ignore?"  - Proving your company is sustainable is one of the ones you should commit the time to - Choose to lead, not follow, on this one.Here is a World Economic Forum post on your business being key to a sustainable and inclusive world.  
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Saturday, March 11, 2023
Edenark Group is excited to add Dave McColl to its sales team.  Dave is located in London and will focus on the UK market.  link
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Saturday, March 11, 2023
This article talks about the top sustainability predictions by IDC for Asia/Pacific (the study does not include Japan) from today (2023) to 2027.   We are seeing the same significant expansion of sustainability in North America and Europe.
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Thursday, March 09, 2023
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC is proud to announce that five attorneys made the prestigious list of Lawdragon’s 2023 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for their outstanding dedication to fighting for justice on behalf of their clients. These skilled personal injury trial attorneys are part of an illustrious group of leaders in the legal profession. Their inclusion in this list, year ...read more
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Tuesday, March 07, 2023
This post talks about the advantages certified sustainable companies have over their non-certified peers when it comes to hiring and retaining employees.
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Tuesday, March 07, 2023
Last month’s “ransomware and data exfiltration event” suffered by the U.S. Marshals Service was a stark reminder that cybersecurity threats continue as a significant risk to businesses of all kinds. No organization—not even law enforcement—is exempt.Here are some of the latest troubling statistics:International IT trade group CompTIA reports that ransomware attacks grew 41% last year.CompTIA ...read more
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Monday, March 06, 2023
The old Palm Beach Gardens Best Buy® store is moving to an all-new location that’s bigger and better than ever at 11231 Legacy Avenue Palm Beach Gardens. Experience a brand new store that includes an added assortment of products and brands, including experiential premium sections that include luxury appliances from Viking, Dacor, Thermador and more, plus premium home entertainment gear from ...read more
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Saturday, March 04, 2023
We covered a lot of ground this past week and this post summarizes the key things we learned.
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Friday, March 03, 2023
Sustainable Performance Solutions (SPS) is one of the top environmental engineering firms in the FL/Caribbean market.   They know all the sustainability programs, standards and certifications.  Per this post, for their own company, they became certified, and recently renewed that commitment, via the Edenark Group ISO 14001.  
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Thursday, March 02, 2023
If your company has a home-grown, self-certified, sustainability program; and you want to promote your company as sustainable, you rish market pushback for Greenwashing. This post discusses options that are available to you.
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Wednesday, February 01, 2023
For the first time in nearly 15 years, the University of Florida has released a redesigned specialty license plate. Available now statewide at all county tax collector’s offices, the refreshed Florida Gators plate is a great way for Gators to take their Gator pride on the road. All first-time buyers are eligible for a $25 rebate. Visit UFplates.com for more information. And remember, wherever you ...read more
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Tuesday, November 01, 2022
Join Farmer’s Table North Palm Beach for lunch. Step out of the office and enjoy the amazing views of the 18-hole signature golf course for a farm-fresh lunch!   Your favorite community restaurant, Farmer’s Table, is open for lunch again Monday-Friday from 11:30AM-3PM! Delicious highlights from the lunch menu include: Farmer's Table Cheeseburger with Grass Fed-Grass Finished Burger topped with ...read more
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Friday, August 19, 2022
NPB Public House, North Palm Beach's best Tavern on the Green, is launching Ladies Night Thursdays on August 25th! Every Thursday from 8-11PM, ladies drink FREE (select wines, beers & cocktails). Enjoy beats by DJ Immortal and DJ Real 1 plus happy hour priced bar bites. Mark your calendars & grab your girls to make NPB Public House your new go-to for Ladies' Night!   Reserve your spot and ...read more
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Sunday, August 14, 2022
On August 8th, the Florida Board of Medicine approved the revision of a rule dating back to 1998 that highly restricted the treatment of obesity as a chronic disease. Under the new revised law, patients have access to the full spectrum of medical, evidence-based treatments, already available across the nation, for long-term management of this complex disease.  The Standards for the Prescription ...read more
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