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Clerk Joseph Abruzzo investing $25 million with Hispanic-led Anchor Bank
Palm Beach Gardens-based bank is part of Florida Public Deposits Program, Qualified Public Depository WEST PALM BEACH, FL (October 15, 2024) – Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County, is proud to announce a new investment of $25 million in taxpayer money in a money market account at Anchor Bank, a locally owned bank and qualified public depository. “One of my top priorities in my role as Palm Beach County’s Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer is putting your tax
Lesser Law Firm Welcomes New Attorney in West Palm Beach, Stuart Offices
Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, is pleased to announce that Attorney Mike Scott has joined the Firm and will be working out of our Stuart and West Palm Beach offices. A native of New England, Scott has spent the past decade litigating cases, primarily as a defense attorney, at firms in Florida, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Eager to work on behalf of injured clients and their families, Scott will focus his practice on representing individuals and families who have suffered serious personal injury or
Jones Foster Chairman Scott G. Hawkins Appointed to Business Development Board of Palm Beach County's Board of Directors
Jones Foster, a 100-year-old commercial and private client law firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Jupiter, proudly announces that Chairman Scott G. Hawkins has been appointed to the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County’s (BDB PBC) board of directors for the 2024-2025 term. In this role, Mr. Hawkins will work with board members to guide the Business Development Board’s economic development efforts through corporate relocation, expansion, and retention programs for Palm Beach
Comcast Opens Over 261,000 Free Xfinity WiFi Hotspots Across Florida Ahead of Milton’s Arrival
To help residents and emergency personnel stay connected ahead of and after Hurricane Milton’s landfall in Florida, Comcast has opened more than 261,000 public Xfinity WiFi hotspots in areas it serves across the state, including Palm Beach County. The free and public hotspots are open for anyone to use, including non-Xfinity customers.How to Get Connected: For a map of public Xfinity WiFi hotspots, which are located both indoors and outdoors in places such as shopping districts, parks, and businesses,
Two Jones Foster Attorneys Elected Officers of the Federal Bar Association of Palm Beach County
Jones Foster is proud to announce that litigation attorneys Hanna B. Rubin and Lainey W. Francisco have been elected officers of the Federal Bar Association (FBA) of Palm Beach County Chapter for the 2024-2025 term. The FBA PBC Chapter’s Induction of Officers and September Luncheon kicked off the Bar year to a sold-out crowd. Senior Judge Kenneth Marra swore in Ms. Rubin as vice president/president-elect and Ms. Francisco as treasurer of the organization during the installation ceremony, which included
Palm Beach County Lawyers Unite to Combat Antisemitism and Promote Unity with New Jewish Lawyers Association
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In recent times of divisiveness and increased antisemitism, a group of Palm Beach County lawyers have joined together to form an organization committed to the legal profession, support of their Jewish ancestry and the State of Israel and freedom of religious practice.The Jewish Lawyers Association of Palm Beach County strives to unite and represent the interests of Jewish attorneys and allies with a commitment to compassion and the pursuit of a more just and tolerant world.Founding
The Complete Small Business Holiday Checklist
The holiday season is the busiest and most demanding time of the year for small businesses. You must survive the seasonal rush, plan around employee vacations and irregular schedules, and cobble together an effective marketing strategy to keep customers hooked. Early planning and preparation can be your best friends here. Take a look at this merry checklist for prepping your small business for the festivities ahead. Work with marketing professionals who will help you stand out. Small business owners can
Dror Paley, MD Named a 2023 Florida’s Most Influential Business Leaders by Florida Trend 500
Dr. Dror Paley, a pioneer in orthopedic medicine and a visionary leader, has been recognized once again for his exceptional contributions to the healthcare industry and the local economy. For the sixth year in a row, Dr. Paley has been named one of the 2023 Florida 500 Top Business Leaders, an accolade that underscores his relentless pursuit of medical excellence and community well-being. Under Dr. Paley's leadership, the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute has transformed into a beacon of hope and healing