Small business owners are the economic engine of our country. Since 2005. I have been a proud member of the Miramar-Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce.
I currently serve on two Chamber Boards
1. Co-Chair Business Development Committee
2. Government Affairs Committee
Giving back to the community is a core value that I firmly believe in.
In 2008, I was given the distinct honor to represent more than 500 small business owners for the Miramar-Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce as one of their representatives on the City of Pembroke Pines Economic Development Board. Schwartz Appointed To EDB By Chamber At the time of the appointment, the City had all district seats filled.
Listed below is the Official City Minutes of every meeting since joining the Board. You will see from the very beginning that I stepped up to solve the challenges facing our City.
As 3-Term Chair of the City of Pembroke Pines Economic Development Board, I want to thank my colleagues for their trust, dedication, and overwhelming support you have given me.
2008
4-22-2008 Schwartz First EDB Meeting
5-27-2008 Schwartz Focus on Cost Analysis
7-1-2008 Stamm Joins Board
8-21-2008 Schwartz Tackles Commercial Property For Sale
9-23-2008 Schwartz Calls For Business Plans and City Center Focus
10-30-2008 Schwartz Sets Focus for Goals and Objectives
11-18-2008 Board Works towards Schwartz Goal
2009
01-27-2009 McCluskey Attends 1st Meeting After Year in Office
02-05-2009 EDB Approves Mission Statement
03-05-2009 EDB Power Business Week
04-16-2009 Business Expo Discussion
05-07-2009 EDB Prepares Commission Report
06-18-2009 Schwartz Elected Chairman
08-20-2009 Schwartz Sets Vision
09-17-2009 Schwartz Invites Chair of BOA
10-15-2009 Commercial Real Estate Speaker
11-19-2009 Chamber CEO Addresses Board
12-17-09 Eastern Redevelopment Discussion
2010
01-21-2010 Establishment of Loan-Grant Program for Small Business
02-18-2010 Schwartz Encourages Transparency
03-18-2010 EDB REJECTS Board Cuts
04-15-10 EDB Tackles Property Taxes
06-17-10 Schwartz Elected 2 Term Chair
07-01-10 EDB Tackles Taxes,Fees, Water Rates
08-19-2010 EDB Local Business Forum
09-16-2010 EDB Joint Board Workshop Proposal
10-21-10 Schwartz Wants Local Business Exposure
12-16-10 EBD Takes Lead Role Establishing Board Work Process
2011
01-20-11 EDB Raps Up Stakeholder Meetings
EDB Roles Out Economic Plan For City
02-17-11 EDB Crime Discussion
03-17-11 EDB Crime Discussion
04-21-11 EDB Annual Report Discussion
05-19-11 EDB Recommendation Adopted By Commission
06-16-11 Schwartz Elected 3-Term Chair
09-15-11 EDB General Meeting
Note that I also serve on the Broward County Construction Board. I was appointed by Broward County Commissoner Lois Wexler in 2008 as a consumer advocate.
I have served 2-terms as Vice Chair and current Chair of the Board.
You may request copies of minutes/voting records by calling 954-765-4400. Printing costs may apply.