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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T103000 DTSTAMP:20241203T171447Z CREATED:20230503T155254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T171447Z UID:10002085-1706952600-1706956200@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/2024-02-03/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education,Shabbat & Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Torah-Study-Dan-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T073000 DTSTAMP:20240606T174124Z CREATED:20210715T190216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T174124Z UID:10003689-1706938200-1706945400@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-2/2024-02-03/ 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:20240202T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240202T200000 DTSTAMP:20251107T145355Z CREATED:20231205T165420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145355Z UID:10002641-1706896800-1706904000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Evening Services: The Spirit of Jewish Peoplehood 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-the-spirit-of-jewish-peoplehood/ 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/2024/01/2024-02-09-Shabbat-of-the-Jewish.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205 DTSTAMP:20230913T152826Z CREATED:20230404T153506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T152826Z UID:10001627-1706832000-1707091199@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Confirmation Retreat 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/confirmation-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Jackie Robinsom Training Complex\, Vero Beach\, Florida CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens,Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Teen-Programming-FY24-12.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T181500 DTSTAMP:20231219T203842Z CREATED:20230725T225545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T203842Z UID:10002370-1706808600-1706811300@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-13/ LOCATION:https://tbeboca.org/event/bar-bat-mitzvah-class-13/ CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens,Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SPRING-BARBAT-MITZVAH-CLASS-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T104500 DTSTAMP:20231031T201542Z CREATED:20231031T201542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T201542Z UID:10002566-1706778900-1706784300@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Spring 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/spring-mommy-me-class-18-24-months/2024-02-01/ 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:20240131T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T203000 DTSTAMP:20240103T152837Z CREATED:20240103T152836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T152837Z UID:10003086-1706725800-1706733000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Mussar and Movement 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/mussar-and-movement-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024v2-Mussar-and-Movement.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T210000 DTSTAMP:20240125T184955Z CREATED:20240124T151005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T184955Z UID:10003117-1706643000-1706648400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Israel Hostage Update: An Evening with Natali Afgan\, Daughter of Israeli Hostage 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/israel-update-an-evening-with-natali-afgan/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-1-30v3-Daughter-of-Hostage.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T203000 DTSTAMP:20230607T185728Z CREATED:20230607T183740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T185728Z UID:10001790-1706641200-1706646600@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-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/2023/06/RS-MS-Beck.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T190000 DTSTAMP:20230913T204905Z CREATED:20230913T204905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T204905Z UID:10002433-1706637600-1706641200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Middle School Mixers Before Religious School 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/middle-school-mixers-before-religious-school/2024-01-30/ 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/2023/09/middle-school-mixerswebsite.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T183000 DTSTAMP:20231012T231916Z CREATED:20231002T184234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T231916Z UID:10002478-1706634900-1706639400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Rocks Teen Band 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-rocks-teen-band/2024-01-30/ 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/use-this-5.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T180000 DTSTAMP:20230607T172220Z CREATED:20230607T172220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T172220Z UID:10002189-1706630400-1706637600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Tuesday 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/tuesday-religious-school-at-the-beck-family-campus-20/ 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-Tuesday-Beck.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10002739-1706619600-1706630400@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/2024-01-30/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Circles-Graphics-e1670441472148.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T123000 DTSTAMP:20231031T201326Z CREATED:20231031T201326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T201326Z UID:10002551-1706612400-1706617800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Spring 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/spring-mommy-me-class-12-18-months/2024-01-30/ 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:20240130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T103000 DTSTAMP:20231031T201836Z CREATED:20231031T201836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T201836Z UID:10002581-1706605200-1706610600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Spring 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/spring-mommy-me-class-18-24-months-2/2024-01-30/ 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:20240129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T150000 DTSTAMP:20231211T201903Z CREATED:20220705T130806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T201903Z UID:10003016-1706536800-1706540400@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-2/2024-01-29/ 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:20240128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T180000 DTSTAMP:20231218T193934Z CREATED:20231120T153659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T193934Z UID:10002615-1706457600-1706464800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Middle School Backyard Bash! 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/41357-2/ 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/2023/11/Teen-Programming-FY24-32.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T140000 DTSTAMP:20240109T182522Z CREATED:20230103T221908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T182522Z UID:10001923-1706446800-1706450400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Finding Quiet 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-finding-quiet-circle-meeting/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/heart-event-graphic.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T140000 DTSTAMP:20231214T174848Z CREATED:20230616T194826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T174848Z UID:10002250-1706443200-1706450400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Tribal Gathering - Tu B'Shevat Planting 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/tribal-gathering-tu-bshevat-planting/ 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/TU-BSHEVAT-PLANTING-2023-3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T120000 DTSTAMP:20230606T192227Z CREATED:20230606T192227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T192227Z UID:10002154-1706432400-1706443200@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-17/ 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:20240128T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T113000 DTSTAMP:20230606T205940Z CREATED:20230606T205940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T205940Z UID:10002170-1706432400-1706441400@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-17/ 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:20240128T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T121500 DTSTAMP:20231012T225546Z CREATED:20231012T225546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T225546Z UID:10002518-1706431500-1706444100@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/2024-01-28/ 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:20240127T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T103000 DTSTAMP:20240111T192429Z CREATED:20231213T160300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T192429Z UID:10002084-1706347800-1706351400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Service and Musical Torah Study with Josh Warshawsky 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-josh-warshawsky/ 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/2023/12/2024-01v3-Shabbat-Morning.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T103000 DTSTAMP:20241203T171447Z CREATED:20230503T155254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T171447Z UID:10003736-1706347800-1706351400@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/2024-01-27/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El – Schaefer Family Campus\, 333 SW 4th Avenue\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33432\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education,Shabbat & Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-Torah-Study-Dan-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T130000 DTSTAMP:20240119T213241Z CREATED:20230627T144428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T213241Z UID:10002279-1706346000-1706360400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Family Fun Day 2024 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/family-fun-day-2024/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center,Parenthood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/family-fun-day.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T100000 DTSTAMP:20240109T181434Z CREATED:20211004T151957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T181434Z UID:10001404-1706346000-1706349600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Beth El Circles: Walking 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-walking-circle-meeting/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Beth El Circles ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Walking-event-graphic-e1670441176732.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T073000 DTSTAMP:20240606T174124Z CREATED:20210715T190216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T174124Z UID:10003688-1706333400-1706340600@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-2/2024-01-27/ 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:20240126T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240126T210000 DTSTAMP:20251107T145311Z CREATED:20231205T165303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145311Z UID:10002640-1706297400-1706302800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Shira with Josh Warshawsky 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-shira-with-josh-warshawsky/ 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/2024/01/2024-01v2-Shabbat-Shira-Weekend2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T203000 DTSTAMP:20240117T164649Z CREATED:20231205T174437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T164649Z UID:10002699-1706211000-1706214600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Coping with the Crisis in Israel: How do we Combat Feeling Powerless to Help? with Rabbi David Baum 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/coping-with-the-crisis-in-israel-how-do-we-combat-feeling-powerless-to-help-with-rabbi-david-baum/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Adult Programs & Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Coping-with-Israel-Series-pp2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T181500 DTSTAMP:20231219T203859Z CREATED:20230725T225522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T203859Z UID:10002369-1706203800-1706206500@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-12/ LOCATION:https://tbeboca.org/event/bar-bat-mitzvah-class-12/ CATEGORIES:Beth El Teens,Religious School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SPRING-BARBAT-MITZVAH-CLASS-2.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR