Events

The Small Business Workshop: Strategies to Attract and Retain the ‘Right’ Talent

Date and Time

Thursday Feb 12, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EST

Location

Chamber Boardroom
401 N. Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

PARKING: Free parking is available in the Chamber parking lot. Entrance on 4th Street.

Fees/Admission

ENGLISH:
This event is free for members.
Non-Members $25

Event Registration Policy:
We no longer issue refunds for event registrations. If you register for an event and are unable to attend, your payment will be recognized as support for the work of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches to strengthen our business community.
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a colleague from your organization by notifying us at least 24 hours in advance at mcastano@palmbeaches.org

Contact Information

Marden Castano
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Description

Every entrepreneur and small business owner needs a trusted team of expert advisors. The Small Business Workshop is a monthly series offering free, practical guidance to help you protect and grow your business. Each session features expert-led instruction on essential topics like finance, marketing, operations, and legal protection, giving you the tools and knowledge to strengthen your business today and plan confidently for tomorrow.

Presented by the Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative, with the support of the Avanza Palm Beaches Committee.

This month's speaker:

Evelin Costa Andrade
Evelyn Costa is a dynamic leader committed to fostering a people-first culture that drives organizational success. With over 10 years of experience in human resources management, she holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in human resources management. Evelyn brings extensive expertise in talent development, employee engagement, and strategic workforce planning, having led organizations in the private equity sector from $1 million to over $500 million in the U.S.

In Evelyn’s most recent role, she served as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Oasis Marinas, where she has been instrumental in shaping the organization’s employee experience. Before joining Oasis, Evelyn held key leadership roles at prominent private equity-backed organizations across diverse industries, including Animal Health, Education, Retail, Restaurant, and Luxury Hospitality. These experiences have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of HR dynamics, encompassing talent acquisition and development, performance management, and organizational design.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Evelyn is married and a proud mother of two children. She loves reading, volunteering and serving the community, exercising and spending time with her family.