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: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:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000 DTSTAMP:20231001T154540Z CREATED:20231001T154304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T154540Z UID:10002464-1699099200-1699102800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Teen Torah Study 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/teen-torah-study/2023-11-04/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens,Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Website-6.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T113000 DTSTAMP:20240223T205250Z CREATED:20221013T130439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T205250Z UID:10003101-1699094700-1699097400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Minyan 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-morning-minyan/2023-11-04/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Shabbat & Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2024-Shabbat-Morning-Minyan-1045.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T103000 DTSTAMP:20241203T171447Z CREATED:20230503T155254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T171447Z UID:10002072-1699090200-1699093800@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/2023-11-04/ 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:20231104T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T073000 DTSTAMP:20240606T174124Z CREATED:20210715T190216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T174124Z UID:10003676-1699075800-1699083000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Runners 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-runners-circle-meeting-2/2023-11-04/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Runners-event-graphic-e1670441120162.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231103T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231103T203000 DTSTAMP:20251107T145325Z CREATED:20231017T171242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145325Z UID:10002046-1699034400-1699043400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Evening Services: Remembrance and Gratitude 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-remembrance-and-gratitude/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person Events,Shabbat & Holidays,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-11-03-Shabbat-Remembrance.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T200000 DTSTAMP:20231129T214600Z CREATED:20230803T211954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T214600Z UID:10002392-1698951600-1698955200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Essential Kabbalah with Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah 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/essential-kabbalah-with-rabbi-amy-grossblatt-pessah/2023-11-02/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-11-Essential-Kabbalah.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T203000 DTSTAMP:20231016T203856Z CREATED:20231013T141428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T203856Z UID:10002530-1698949800-1698957000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Sisterhood: Designing Fashion Trends - Girls' Night Out and Luncheon Prequel 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/sisterhood-designing-fashion-trends-girls-night-out-and-luncheon-prequel/ LOCATION:Interiors by Brown\, 4501 North Federal Highway\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33431\, United States CATEGORIES:Sisterhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-11-02v3-Interiors-by-Brown.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T181500 DTSTAMP:20231009T205900Z CREATED:20230725T225123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T205900Z UID:10002358-1698946200-1698948900@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class 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/bar-bat-mitzvah-class-7/ LOCATION:https://tbeboca.org/event/bar-bat-mitzvah-class-7/ CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens,Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/fALL-bARBAT-MITZVAH-CLASS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T110000 DTSTAMP:20231026T200907Z CREATED:20231025T180626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T200907Z UID:10002545-1698919200-1698922800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Responding to the War: Update from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev 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/responding-to-the-war-update-from-ben-gurion-university-of-the-negev/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-11-02v5-Responding-to-War.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T104500 DTSTAMP:20230907T205954Z CREATED:20230627T203920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T205954Z UID:10002328-1698916500-1698921900@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Fall Mommy & Me Class (18-24 months) 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/fall-mommy-me-class-18-24-months/2023-11-02/ 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/2023/06/2023-08-23-ELC-Mommy-and-Me.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10002726-1698757200-1698768000@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/2023-10-31/ 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:20231031T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T123000 DTSTAMP:20230907T210058Z CREATED:20230627T203720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T210058Z UID:10002312-1698750000-1698755400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Fall Mommy & Me Class (12-18 Months) 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/fall-mommy-me-class-12-18-months/2023-10-31/ 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/2023/06/2023-08-23-ELC-Mommy-and-Me.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T193000 DTSTAMP:20230913T175017Z CREATED:20230913T175017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T175017Z UID:10002422-1698687000-1698694200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Rehearsals - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 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/rehearsals-joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-22/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens,Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Joseph-Rehearsals-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T150000 DTSTAMP:20231211T201903Z CREATED:20220705T130806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T201903Z UID:10003003-1698674400-1698678000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Conversational Hebrew 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-conversational-hebrew-circle-meeting-2/2023-10-30/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/conv-hebrew-event-graphic-e1670441311645.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T190000 DTSTAMP:20231019T203049Z CREATED:20231019T203049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T203049Z UID:10002543-1698598800-1698606000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Sababa Boca: Drive for Israel at Drive Shack 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/sababa-boca-drive-for-israel-at-drive-shack/ LOCATION:Drive Shack\, 1710 Belvedere Road\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, 33406\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sababa.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T173000 DTSTAMP:20230913T172615Z CREATED:20230913T172615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T172615Z UID:10002410-1698582600-1698600600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Rehearsals - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 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/rehearsals-joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-10/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens,Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Joseph-Rehearsals-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T113000 DTSTAMP:20230829T142741Z CREATED:20230829T142741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T142741Z UID:10002406-1698571800-1698579000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:3rd Grade Family 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/3rd-grade-family-day/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/3rd-Grade-FD.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T113000 DTSTAMP:20231023T192558Z CREATED:20230707T162826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T192558Z UID:10002345-1698571800-1698579000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:2nd Grade Family Day at the Jacobson Family Food Panty 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/2nd-grade-family-day-at-the-jacobson-family-food-panty/ LOCATION:Jacobson Family Food Pantry\, 430 S. Congress Ave\, Delray beach\, FL\, 33445\, United States CATEGORIES:Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2nd-Grade-FD.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T121500 DTSTAMP:20231023T170938Z CREATED:20231010T203755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T170938Z UID:10002501-1698570000-1698581700@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Madrichim Training 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/madrichim-training/2023-10-29/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens,Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Teen-Programming-FY24-20.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T120000 DTSTAMP:20230606T191308Z CREATED:20230606T191308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T191308Z UID:10002151-1698570000-1698580800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Religious School at the Beck Family Campus 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/religious-school-at-the-beck-family-campus-10/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/RS-Sunday-Beck.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T113000 DTSTAMP:20230606T205542Z CREATED:20230606T205542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T205542Z UID:10001728-1698570000-1698579000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Religious School at the Schaefer Family Campus 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/religious-school-at-the-schaefer-family-campus-9/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RS-Sunday-Schaefer.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T121500 DTSTAMP:20231012T225546Z CREATED:20231012T225546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T225546Z UID:10002511-1698569100-1698581700@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Teacher Assistant Program 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/teacher-assistant-program/2023-10-29/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/TA-Program-.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T160000 DTSTAMP:20231013T183433Z CREATED:20230524T151924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T183433Z UID:10001686-1698490800-1698508800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Art & Artisans\, Israel & Photography Circles - A Special Opportunity 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-art-artisans-movie-photography-circles-day-at-the-museum/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Circles-generic-event-graphic-e1670441434872.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T103000 DTSTAMP:20241203T171447Z CREATED:20230503T155254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T171447Z UID:10002071-1698485400-1698489000@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/2023-10-28/ 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:20231028T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T073000 DTSTAMP:20240606T174124Z CREATED:20210715T190216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T174124Z UID:10003675-1698471000-1698478200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Runners 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-runners-circle-meeting-2/2023-10-28/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Runners-event-graphic-e1670441120162.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231027T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231027T210000 DTSTAMP:20251107T145326Z CREATED:20230727T195326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145326Z UID:10001951-1698435000-1698440400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Evening Services: Blue and White - Beth El Stands with Israel 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-blue-white-israel/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person Events,Shabbat & Holidays,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-10-27-Shabbat-Stand-with-Israel-e1715802079777.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T181500 DTSTAMP:20231009T205748Z CREATED:20230725T225104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T205748Z UID:10002357-1698341400-1698344100@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class 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/bar-bat-mitzvah-class-6/ LOCATION:https://tbeboca.org/event/bar-bat-mitzvah-class-6/ CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens,Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/fALL-bARBAT-MITZVAH-CLASS.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T104500 DTSTAMP:20230907T205954Z CREATED:20230627T203920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T205954Z UID:10002327-1698311700-1698317100@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Fall Mommy & Me Class (18-24 months) 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/fall-mommy-me-class-18-24-months/2023-10-26/ 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/2023/06/2023-08-23-ELC-Mommy-and-Me.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231026 DTSTAMP:20231003T124104Z CREATED:20230626T205543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T124104Z UID:10001860-1698192000-1698278399@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Pink Walk at the Beth El Early Learning Center 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/pink-walk-at-the-beth-el-early-learning-center/ 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/2023/06/2023-Pink-Walk-v2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Ronni Graf":MAILTO:rgraf@tbeboca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T203000 DTSTAMP:20230920T183703Z CREATED:20230607T182438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T183703Z UID:10002215-1698174000-1698179400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Middle School (& 10th) at the Beck Family Campus 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/tuesday-middle-school-at-the-beck-family-campus-5/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RS-MS-Beck.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR