BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Temple Beth El of Boca Raton - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Temple Beth El of Boca Raton X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tbeboca.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Temple Beth El of Boca Raton REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230722 DTSTAMP:20230413T170259Z CREATED:20230413T165548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T170259Z UID:10002039-1689897600-1689983999@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Kona Ice Truck Visit DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/summer-adventure-camp-kona-ice-truck-visit-4/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summer-adventure-camp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230720 DTSTAMP:20230413T170313Z CREATED:20230413T165344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T170313Z UID:10002037-1689724800-1689811199@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Superhero Dress-Up Parade DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/summer-adventure-camp-superhero-dress-up-parade/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summer-adventure-camp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10002711-1689685200-1689696000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting/2023-07-18/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Circles-Graphics-e1670441472148.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230719 DTSTAMP:20230413T170328Z CREATED:20230413T164914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T170328Z UID:10002035-1689638400-1689724799@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Superhero Bounce House DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/summer-adventure-camp-superhero-bounce-house-2/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summer-adventure-camp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T103000 DTSTAMP:20241203T171447Z CREATED:20230503T155254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T171447Z UID:10002059-1689413400-1689417000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/torah-study/2023-07-15/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education,Shabbat & Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Torah-Study-Dan-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230715T120000 DTSTAMP:20230814T143941Z CREATED:20220310T170317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T143941Z UID:10001533-1689404400-1689422400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Cycling Circle Meeting DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-cycling-circle-meeting-8/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cycling-event-graphic.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10002710-1689080400-1689091200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting/2023-07-11/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Circles-Graphics-e1670441472148.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T103000 DTSTAMP:20241203T171447Z CREATED:20230503T155254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T171447Z UID:10002058-1688808600-1688812200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/torah-study/2023-07-08/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education,Shabbat & Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Torah-Study-Dan-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10002709-1688475600-1688486400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting/2023-07-04/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Circles-Graphics-e1670441472148.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T103000 DTSTAMP:20241203T171447Z CREATED:20230503T155254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T171447Z UID:10002057-1688203800-1688207400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/torah-study/2023-07-01/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education,Shabbat & Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Torah-Study-Dan-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10002708-1687870800-1687881600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting/2023-06-27/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Circles-Graphics-e1670441472148.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T103000 DTSTAMP:20230619T154500Z CREATED:20220621T151104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T154500Z UID:10001745-1687599000-1687602600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/torah-study-2022-2023/2023-06-24/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education,Shabbat & Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Torah-Study-Dan.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10002707-1687266000-1687276800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting/2023-06-20/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Circles-Graphics-e1670441472148.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10002706-1686661200-1686672000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting/2023-06-13/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Circles-Graphics-e1670441472148.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10002705-1686056400-1686067200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting/2023-06-06/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Circles-Graphics-e1670441472148.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T103000 DTSTAMP:20230619T154500Z CREATED:20220621T151104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T154500Z UID:10001744-1685784600-1685788200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/torah-study-2022-2023/2023-06-03/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education,Shabbat & Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Torah-Study-Dan.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T200000 DTSTAMP:20240408T153543Z CREATED:20230418T165212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T153543Z UID:10001670-1685642400-1685649600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:2023 Annual Meeting and Dinner DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/annual-meeting-and-dinner-2023/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-06-01-Annual-Meeting.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10001763-1685451600-1685462400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Mah Jongg Circle Meetup DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-mah-jongg-circle-meeting/2023-05-30/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Circles-Graphics-e1670441472148.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T103000 DTSTAMP:20230619T154500Z CREATED:20220621T151104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T154500Z UID:10001743-1685179800-1685183400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Dan Levin DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/torah-study-2022-2023/2023-05-27/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education,Shabbat & Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Torah-Study-Dan.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T170000 DTSTAMP:20230412T125552Z CREATED:20230207T184124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T125552Z UID:10001961-1682586900-1682614800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Art All Day DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/art-all-day/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-04-27v2-Art-All-Day-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T210000 DTSTAMP:20230410T154303Z CREATED:20230203T163115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T154303Z UID:10001956-1682017200-1682024400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:"Nathan-ism" Documentary Film Discussion with Nancy Spielberg and Elan Golod DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/nathan-ism-documentary-premier-screening-with-nancy-spielberg-and-elan-golod/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-04-20-Documentary-Preview-Sneak-Peek.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T200000 DTSTAMP:20230814T143658Z CREATED:20210715T192112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T143658Z UID:10001296-1673463600-1673467200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Photography Circle Meeting DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-photography-circle-meeting/ LOCATION:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-photography-circle-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/photography-event-graphic-e1670441373251.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221223T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221223T210000 DTSTAMP:20251107T145348Z CREATED:20221013T131617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145348Z UID:10001524-1671818400-1671829200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Evening Services: Chanukah Shabbat - A Celebration of Miracles! DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/shabbat-evening-services-chanukah-shabbat-a-celebration-of-miracles/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Chanukah,In-Person Events,Shabbat & Holidays,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-12-23-Chanukah-v3-web-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T200000 DTSTAMP:20230814T144400Z CREATED:20221024T190732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T144400Z UID:10001849-1669057200-1669060800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Technology - Today and Tomorrow Circle Meeting DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-technology-today-and-tomorrow-circle-meeting-6/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/technology-event-graphic-e1670441400177.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221001 DTSTAMP:20220908T172404Z CREATED:20220907T152153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T172404Z UID:10001805-1662076800-1664582399@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Boca Helps Ukraine DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/boca-helps-ukraine/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Boca-Helps-Ukraine-logo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T190000 DTSTAMP:20230814T143832Z CREATED:20220809T195427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T143832Z UID:10001770-1660930200-1661022000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: LGBTQ+ Circle Meeting DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-lgbtq-circle-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LGBTQ-event-graphic-e1670441107602.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T200000 DTSTAMP:20220531T132118Z CREATED:20220413T171350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T132118Z UID:10001340-1654192800-1654200000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting and Dinner - "A Taste of Asian Cuisine" DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/annual-meeting-and-dinner-2022/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Annual-Meeting-2022.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T190000 DTSTAMP:20230814T144351Z CREATED:20220404T175116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T144351Z UID:10001559-1651168800-1651172400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Singles Circle Meeting DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-singles-circle-meeting-4/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Singles-event-graphic-e1670441160670.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T213000 DTSTAMP:20230814T143843Z CREATED:20230410T171304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T143843Z UID:10001636-1651003200-1651008600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Israel Circle Meeting with Speaker Alex Bruner DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-israel-circle-meeting-with-speaker-alex-bruner/2022-04-26/ LOCATION:https://tbeboca.org/event/beth-el-circles-israel-circle-meeting-with-speaker-alex-bruner/2022-04-26/ CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/israel-event-graphic-e1670441360749.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T200000 DTSTAMP:20251107T145350Z CREATED:20220208T214031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145350Z UID:10001326-1650130200-1650139200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Second Night Passover Seder with Rabbi Dan Levin and Cantor Lori Brock DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/second-night-passover-seder-2022/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person Events,Shabbat & Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Passover-2022-graphics-v2.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR