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Follow on Google News | Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Announces Honorees at Annual LUMINARY on October 27By: PR-BS Inc. Local Business & Community Leaders to be Celebrated at Delray Beach Marriott Include: Frances Bourque – Lifetime Achievement Award Conde Center – Business of the Year Pedro Andrade – Business Person of the Year (Delray Beach, FL – October 11, 2017) Vin Nolan, Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, today announced the three noteworthy award recipients that will be honored at this year's LUMINARY. The annual celebration will be held on Friday, October 27, starting at 7:00 pm, in the Grand Ballroom of the beachside Delray Beach Marriott at 10 N. Ocean Blvd. "A major and much-anticipated fundraiser for the Delray Chamber of Commerce, the LUMINARY is an annual opportunity to celebrate the success of both our members as well as the whole community," said Nolan. "The goal of this year's event is to connect our past with the future, building on the energy of our 2016 LUMINARY while returning special moments that were a hallmark of previous galas, such as the presentation of special awards to deserving local individuals and businesses." This year's worthy LUMINARY Award winners include: + Lifetime Achievement Award – Frances Bourque, the visionary founder of the Old School Square Cultural Arts Center. She has been named the recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award which recognizes the body of work of civic and business leaders who leave an indelible impact on Delray Beach. According to Vin Nolan, "Frances Bourque is a true civic icon; her work with Old School Square was a catalyst for downtown revitalization and shows how arts and culture can drive economic development." + Business of the Year – Conde Center for Chiropractic Neurology. Founded in 2006 by Dr. John Conde, The Conde Center offers the most advanced, evidenced-based treatments in an environment with state-of-the- + Business Person of the Year – Pedro Andrade, General Manager of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza Delray, who describes himself as a "partner" with the Delray Chamber of Commerce, not just a member. "People come to Anthony's for the great food but also because Pedro makes everyone feel so special," says Nolan. "He helps countless local nonprofit organizations in Delray by supporting their fundraising events because he truly believes that when you do good, you get good in return." "This has been a very busy and exciting year for the Chamber and the LUMINARY is where, together, we can celebrate our numerous accomplishments, thank our members for their ongoing support, and re-energize to confront the many challenges and opportunities ahead," adds Balestriere. "I urge all of the Chamber's members to RSVP today for this splendid event on October 27, and come out to celebrate our extraordinary award-winners." Tickets to attend the Delray Chamber's LUMINARY are only $150 per person or $2,500 for eight tickets and access to a VIP Lounge. The LUMINARY promises tasty drinks, delectable food, music, dancing and a full evening of fun conversation with friends, and supporters of the Delray Chamber. To RSVP, please call 561.278.0424 or visit www.delraybeach.com/ Sponsors for LUMINARY 2017 include Bethesda Health, CenterState Bank, Conde Center for Chiropractic Neurology, Cranes Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas, Delray Honda, Florida Power & Light, Nason, Yeager, Gerson, White & Lioce, P.A., Porten Companies, Sustainable Economic Development Solutions, Atlantic Ave Magazine, Delray/Boca Newspaper, MacManda Media, MC Alex Entertainment, Delray Garden Center and PR-BS, Inc. Experience Epic, LLC is producing the event. To join the growing list of sponsors, please contact Sarah Martin at 561.501.0277. About the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce: The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce is nearly 1,000 businesses and professional firms working together to make the Delray Beach area a better place to live, work, and play. For nine decades, the Chamber has served as the hub of business where stakeholders intersect with government, technology, health care, education, economic development, tourism, arts, culture and non-profit interests. The Chamber's long-time business owners coupled with new up and coming entrepreneurs create a vibrant business landscape. In fact, it is one of only 300 chambers in the country that is accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, placing it in the top three percent of all chambers in the United States. For more information, call 561-278-0424 or visit www.delraybeach.com. Available for Interview: Vin Nolan Interim CEO The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce 561.278.0424 vin@delraybeach.com Media Contact: Gary Schweikhart PR-BS, Inc. 561.756.4298 gary@pr-bs.net End
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