Port of Palm Beach District

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A strong economic engine for Palm Beach County, the Port of Palm Beach is a catalyst for private sector growth in both trade and tourism.
The Port of Palm Beach and its tenants combine to be one of the larger employers in Palm Beach County and is an economic engine for the County. Approximately 2,850 people are employed directly and indirectly because of the Port The Port and its tenants contribute $260 million in business revenue and $12 million in State and Federal taxes.
While the Port of Palm Beach is a special taxing district under the State of Florida, Board has not levied taxes against the citizens of the district since 1975.
The Port of Palm Beach is the 4th busiest container port of Florida's 14 deep-water ports, and it is one of the top 20 busiest container ports in the United States. Over $7 billion worth of commodities moves through the port each year.
Unlike most ports in the U.S., the Port of Palm Beach is an export port, with approximately 80% of its cargo being exported. The Port of Palm Beach supplies 65% of everything consumed in the Bahamas and is an essential lifeline to the rest of the Caribbean.

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Blair Ciklin
Port Commissioner
Dr. Jean L. Enright
Port Commissioner
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Ribbon Cuttings

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Ribbon Cutting time availabilities Monday- Thursday 9:00a.m, 12:00a.m. or 5:30p.m. at host location or area location. (Palm Beach County, FL) 1st Friday of the month 1:00p.m. after the Ambassador meeting.

Pictures are always better with a banner, or sign and designated area to set up for photography. Identify the best place for the picture in advance to ensure a smooth event.

The Chamber of Commerce Membership Services Associate will arrive 20 minutes before the start of the event with a camera, ribbon, and scissors. They will assist in choosing the best position for the photo, if necessary. The person selected to cut the ribbon will be directed and assisted as to where to stand during the picture and how to handle the scissors.

Ambassadors of the Chamber of Commerce will hold the ribbon as the ribbon is cut. Ambassadors meet and greet your guests. Photographer will prompt you when to cut the ribbon, after several photos taken of the group are posed and ready.

We look forward to a great event!

Possible Participants:

  • The Chamber Ambassadors can be invited to participate. Additional committees can be included as appropriate.
  • Company staff including owner, CEO, CFO, COO, management, staff and invited guests.

Food/Refreshments- Optional. Your event will be better attended with refreshment provided. The food preference and the theme for your Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is entirely up to you.

Photos will be placed on the Chamber website, launched on the Chamber’s social media platforms and forwarded to the Ribbon Cutting host.

For the Membership Services Associate:

  • Please state if there are any special driving instructions, parking instructions, and if there are any special requests.
  • Please submit the Ribbon Cutting Request Form one month in advance.