Letting Go the Right Way: A Termination Guide for Palm Beach County Business Owners
Ending a working relationship — with an employee or a contractor — is one of the most consequential decisions you'll make as a business owner. Small businesses with between 15 and 100 employees face up to $50,000 in wrongful termination damages in EEOC settlements — and that's before accounting for legal fees and reputational cost. In Port St. Lucie's fast-growing economy, where healthcare systems, construction firms, and service businesses are constantly hiring and reshuffling, workforce separations
Comcast Business Launches Total Solutions Advantage: Simplified, All-In Plans for Small Businesses Starting at $60 per Month
Comcast Business, the nation’s largest provider of connectivity to small businesses, supported by the nation’s largest fiber-powered network, today announced Total Solutions Advantage – a new suite of simplified, all-in-one technology plans that combine high-speed connectivity and built-in cybersecurity into a predictable monthly price. Designed for small businesses, the new plans reduce complexity, improve protection, and help owners stay focused on running their business. Built specifically for
How to Scale Your Market Research as Your Port St. Lucie Business Grows
Scaling your market research means evolving your data practices as your business grows — not running one study at launch and calling it done. Nearly 45% of new businesses fail from avoidable market missteps in their first five years, with poor market fit consistently named as the cause. In Port St. Lucie — where healthcare systems, retail corridors, and residential developments are all expanding simultaneously — the competitive landscape shifts fast enough that last year's customer data can already be
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Clerk’s Office Wins Prestigious GFOA Triple Crown
WEST PALM BEACH (March 11, 2026) - North America’s leading association for government finance experts has awarded the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller the Triple Crown, one of its highest honors, for providing residents of Palm Beach County clear information about their tax dollars. For the 13th consecutive year, the Clerk’s office has earned the Triple Crown after receiving three top awards from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). These awards are given to government
The Ecopreneur's Greenprint: Building a Sustainable Business in Port St. Lucie
Building an eco-friendly business requires a plan that weaves sustainability into every layer — from sourcing to marketing to daily operations. The market case is already proven: 78% of consumers say a sustainable lifestyle matters to them, signaling real demand for green businesses at every scale. For entrepreneurs in Port St. Lucie — one of Florida's fastest-growing cities — this is the right moment to build something the region actually needs.What Ecopreneurship Actually Means Ecopreneurship is
A Practical Growth Blueprint for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Entrepreneurs and small business owners drive economic growth, innovation, and job creation. Yet many founders struggle not because of a lack of effort, but because their growth strategy lacks structure. Success is rarely accidental. It is engineered through disciplined decisions, repeatable systems, and consistent learning.The Foundations That Separate Sustainable Businesses From Struggling Ones Clear positioning makes marketing easier and sales faster. Consistent cash flow management protects you
Sound Vision Technology’s Chris Hall Featured on The Digital Mayors Podcast Discussing Smart Home Innovation in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County, FL — Chris Hall, Director of Business Development at Sound Vision Technology, was recently featured on Dan and Michael Nathanson’s The Digital Mayors Podcast in an episode titled “Smart Homes, Luxury Living: Chris Hall on Sound Vision Tech,” released January 29, 2026. In the conversation, Hall shared insights on how integrated home technology is reshaping the residential experience for architects, builders, real estate professionals, and interior designers across Palm Beach County. The
Austin R. Diaz Joins Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel as Attorney in West Palm Beach
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC is pleased to announce that Austin R. Diaz has joined the firm as an attorney in its West Palm Beach office. Diaz focuses his practice on catastrophic personal injury and complex civil litigation, including vehicular negligence, trucking, maritime, premises liability, products liability, construction defect, negligent security, and medical malpractice matters in both state and federal courts. Diaz previously worked at one of Florida’s most
How a Media Kit Boosts Public Relations and Local Engagement
For many organizations in the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, the challenge isn’t just doing great work—it’s making sure the right people see it. A well-built media kit solves this by giving journalists, partners, and community stakeholders a clear, structured way to understand who you are and why your work matters. Learn below about: The purpose of a media kit Why it boosts visibility How it supports public relations What to include How to organize oneHow a Media Kit Strengthens Community
Xfinity Unveils New Membership Experience Packed with Exclusive Perks and Surprises
Comcast’s Xfinity today announced the launch of Xfinity Membership, a new loyalty experience that brings customers’ favorite rewards together with even more benefits, including epic experiences, everyday perks and special discounts. Designed to make the benefits easier to access and more rewarding than ever, Xfinity Membership includes automatic status, at no additional cost and with no enrollment required. Beginning today, all eligible Xfinity customers will automatically become Xfinity Members, gaining
NAI Merin Hunter Codman Announces 2025 Broker of the Year
Press Release For immediate release:January 20, 2026 Melissa MulcahyNAI Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mmulcahy@mhcreal.com NAI Merin Hunter Codman Announces 2025 Broker of the Year-- Lesley Sheinberg honored with prestigious Broker of the Year award from top South Florida commercial real estate firm, NAI Merin Hunter Codman -- West Palm Beach, FL – NAI Merin Hunter Codman, Inc., one of South Florida’s leading commercial real estate brokerage and investment firms, is pleased to
Lesser Law Firm Partners Named to National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel is proud to announce that Partners Steven J. Clarfield and Ryan M. McCarthy have been selected for the “Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Florida” by The National Trial Lawyers. They join Managing Partner Gary Lesser and Partners Joe Landy, Glenn Siegel and Mike Baxter, who are already members of this exclusive list of practitioners. “Steve and Ryan are highly esteemed attorneys who get great results and are extremely dedicated to their clients and our community,”
Comcast Appoints Kristeen Cominiello as Senior Vice President of Florida Region
Comcast today announced the appointment of Kristeen Cominiello as Senior Vice President of the company’s Florida Region, serving Xfinity and Comcast Business customers in Florida, parts of southeast Alabama and southeast Georgia. Cominiello will drive strategic initiatives to fuel growth and further elevate the customer experience – strengthening the company’s competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market. In her new role, Cominiello will be responsible for deepening customer relationships across the
Palm Beach County Youth Shine at Xfinity’s Annual Symposium for First-Generation College Students
Collaboration Between Comcast, Xfinity, Universal Pictures, Universal Destinations & Experiences, and the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) Immerses 250+ Students in the Wonders of STEAMXfinity and Google Team Up to Provide Students with One Year of Xfinity Mobile Service and a Free Google Pixel Pro XLFlorida was prominently represented at this year’s STEAM Symposium hosted by Comcast, Xfinity, Universal Pictures, Universal Destinations & Experiences, and the Council for Opportunity in
Too Many Voices, One You: Winning Clarity in a Noisy Local Scene
When you're one of dozens—maybe hundreds—of businesses vying for attention in a single ZIP code, clarity isn’t just nice to have. It’s your survival tactic. Customers don’t have time to decode your pitch. You’ve got seconds—maybe less—to spark connection and plant a reason to care. What you say, how you say it, and where it shows up matters more now than ever. This isn’t about volume or slickness. It’s about saying the right thing, the right way, at the right moment, with just enough friction to earn
Forum Club Unveils Leadership for Historic 50th Anniversary Season
Forum Club Unveils Leadership for Historic 50th Anniversary Season West Palm Beach, Fla. – The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches today announced its 2025-2026 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, marking a historic milestone as the organization enters its 50th anniversary season. The Forum Club is Florida’s largest nonpartisan political and public affairs organization, renowned for bringing together nearly 800 community leaders and hosting national and international figures from across the ideological
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
