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“I want the meetings to be vibrant. I want the Chamber “Dan understands the big picture and he has a lot of great
activities to be vibrant. We’re going to look at holding relationships that the Chamber has benefitted from over the
meetings outside the walls of the Chamber and getting out years,” she said. “He’s a respected leader who understands
into actual businesses. We are going to find time within the the local business community and how pieces of the puzzle fit
meetings to learn about our members and attempt to bring together when something needs to get done.”
forth a lighter atmosphere by trying to make whatever we’re Similarly, Lindblade says it will be a pleasure to work with
doing more enjoyable.”
Burnadette Norris-Weeks during 2024. “Burnadette has a
Focus Issues for the Greater clear idea of what she wants to accomplish in her year and
Fort Lauderdale Chamber I am thrilled to be able to work with her to achieve an even
“When you’re involved with the Chamber, you’re not just stronger economy,” he said. “Her background and experience
tapped into meeting people and networking,” she said. is a perfect fit for the Chamber at this time. She has a
“You’re also tapped into what’s going on from a policy command of the issues and will lead us with aplomb.”
perspective and being exposed to the issues that matter to the A Team Approach to
business community.” Chamber Leadership
Norris-Weeks cited focus issues for 2024, including ensuring that Others in the Chamber are eager to work with Norris-Weeks.
Greater Fort Lauderdale has a viable workforce, with housing “I’m getting calls from people with ideas about what they think
in place that’s affordable for the workers, a good transportation we should be doing,” she said. “One of the issues that keeps
system and an environment that works for business.
coming up is ensuring our workforce is strong and that we
She looks forward to working closely with Chamber have a well-trained workforce to support the businesses that
President/CEO Dan Lindblade. are here.”

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