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:20240730T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10002765-1722344400-1722355200@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/2024-07-30/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20240730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240731 DTSTAMP:20240507T205813Z CREATED:20240507T205813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T205813Z UID:10003483-1722297600-1722383999@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Spectacular Bubble Show 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/bubble-show/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summer-adventure-camp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T123000 DTSTAMP:20240705T195508Z CREATED:20240514T160622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T195508Z UID:10003530-1722252600-1722256200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Bereavement Group 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/bereavement-group/2024-07-29/ 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/2024/05/2024v4-Bereavement.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T180000 DTSTAMP:20240705T194355Z CREATED:20240705T155443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T194355Z UID:10003797-1722182400-1722189600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Sababa Tiki Cruise DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/sababa-tiki-cruise/ LOCATION:Boynton Harbor Marina\, 735 Casa Loma Blvd\, Boynton Beach\, FL\, 33435\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sababa-Tiki-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T103000 DTSTAMP:20240703T195155Z CREATED:20240703T195146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T195155Z UID:10003742-1722072600-1722076200@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Laila Haas 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-5/ 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/2023/05/2024v2-Torah-Study-Rabbi-Laila.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240726T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240726T210000 DTSTAMP:20251107T145327Z CREATED:20240613T163800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145327Z UID:10003725-1722022200-1722027600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Evening Services: Judaism is About Love 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-judaism-is-about-love/ 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/2024/06/2024-7-26-Judiasm-Love-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T140000 DTSTAMP:20240911T154946Z CREATED:20240611T210340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T154946Z UID:10003715-1721998800-1722002400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Tapestries: Al-Anon Family Group 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/tapestries-al-anon-family-group-meeting/2024-07-26/ 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/2024/06/2024v2-Al-Anon.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240726 DTSTAMP:20240507T205701Z CREATED:20240507T205701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T205701Z UID:10003482-1721865600-1721951999@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Summer Water Slide in the Big Backyard DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/summer-water-slide-in-the-big-backyard/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summer-adventure-camp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240725 DTSTAMP:20240507T205553Z CREATED:20240507T205553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T205553Z UID:10003481-1721779200-1721865599@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Fiesta Party! 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/fiesta-party/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summer-adventure-camp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10002764-1721739600-1721750400@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/2024-07-23/ 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:20240722T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T123000 DTSTAMP:20240705T195508Z CREATED:20240514T160622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T195508Z UID:10003529-1721647800-1721651400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Bereavement Group 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/bereavement-group/2024-07-22/ 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/2024/05/2024v4-Bereavement.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T103000 DTSTAMP:20240703T195104Z CREATED:20240703T195103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T195104Z UID:10003741-1721467800-1721471400@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Laila Haas 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-4/ 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/2023/05/2024v2-Torah-Study-Rabbi-Laila.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240719T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240719T210000 DTSTAMP:20251107T145328Z CREATED:20240613T163651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145328Z UID:10003726-1721417400-1721422800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Evening Services: Protecting Jewish Heritage - Zionism & 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-protecting-jewish-heritage-zionism-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/2024/06/2024-7-19-Protecting-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T140000 DTSTAMP:20240911T154946Z CREATED:20240611T210340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T154946Z UID:10003714-1721394000-1721397600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Tapestries: Al-Anon Family Group 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/tapestries-al-anon-family-group-meeting/2024-07-19/ 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/2024/06/2024v2-Al-Anon.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240719 DTSTAMP:20240507T205408Z CREATED:20240507T205408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T205408Z UID:10003480-1721260800-1721347199@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Superhero Bounce House DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/superhero-bounce-house/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summer-adventure-camp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240718 DTSTAMP:20240507T205304Z CREATED:20240507T205304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T205304Z UID:10003479-1721174400-1721260799@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Superhero Dress-Up Parade DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/superhero-dress-up-parade/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summer-adventure-camp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10002763-1721134800-1721145600@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/2024-07-16/ 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:20240715T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T123000 DTSTAMP:20240705T195508Z CREATED:20240514T160622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T195508Z UID:10003528-1721043000-1721046600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Bereavement Group 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/bereavement-group/2024-07-15/ 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/2024/05/2024v4-Bereavement.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240716 DTSTAMP:20240507T203909Z CREATED:20240507T203909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T203909Z UID:10003472-1721001600-1721087999@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Third Session of Summer Adventure Camp Begins! 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/third-session-of-summer-adventure-camp-begins/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summer-adventure-camp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T103000 DTSTAMP:20240703T193529Z CREATED:20240703T193528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T193529Z UID:10003740-1720863000-1720866600@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Elana Rabishaw 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-3/ 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-Elana-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240712T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240712T210000 DTSTAMP:20251107T145329Z CREATED:20240613T163550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145329Z UID:10003727-1720812600-1720818000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Evening Services: Standing Again at Sinai 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-standing-again-at-sinai/ 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/2024/06/2024-7-12-Standing-at-Sinai-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T140000 DTSTAMP:20240911T154946Z CREATED:20240611T210340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T154946Z UID:10003713-1720789200-1720792800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Tapestries: Al-Anon Family Group 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/tapestries-al-anon-family-group-meeting/2024-07-12/ 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/2024/06/2024v2-Al-Anon.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240712 DTSTAMP:20240507T205129Z CREATED:20240507T205129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T205129Z UID:10003478-1720656000-1720742399@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Kona Ice Truck Visit DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/kona-ice-truck-visit-2/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summer-adventure-camp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240711 DTSTAMP:20240507T205042Z CREATED:20240507T205042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T205042Z UID:10003477-1720569600-1720655999@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Dinosaur Dig Day DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/dinosaur-dig-day/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summer-adventure-camp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T160000 DTSTAMP:20250925T161656Z CREATED:20220809T175802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T161656Z UID:10002762-1720530000-1720540800@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/2024-07-09/ 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:20240706T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T103000 DTSTAMP:20240703T193444Z CREATED:20240703T193444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T193444Z UID:10003739-1720258200-1720261800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Torah Study with Rabbi Elana Rabishaw 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-2/ 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-Elana-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240705T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240705T193000 DTSTAMP:20251107T145330Z CREATED:20240613T163256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145330Z UID:10003728-1720202400-1720207800@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Shabbat at Six: Shabbat Celebrating Freedom 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-at-six-shabbat-celebrating-freedom/ 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/2024/06/2024-7-5-Shabbat-Freedom.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T140000 DTSTAMP:20240911T154946Z CREATED:20240611T210340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T154946Z UID:10003712-1720184400-1720188000@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Tapestries: Al-Anon Family Group 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/tapestries-al-anon-family-group-meeting/2024-07-05/ 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/2024/06/2024v2-Al-Anon.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240705 DTSTAMP:20240507T204913Z CREATED:20240507T204913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T204913Z UID:10003476-1720051200-1720137599@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Independence Day - School & Camp Closed 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/independence-day-school-camp-closed-2/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summer-adventure-camp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240704 DTSTAMP:20240507T204722Z CREATED:20240507T204722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T204722Z UID:10003475-1719964800-1720051199@tbeboca.org SUMMARY:Camp Out Day DESCRIPTION:This year\, we will be offering a more engaging and networking Town Hall style event discussing a singular focused topic – whether entering entrepreneurship is best achieved by starting a business from scratch or by acquiring an existing one. Our expert panelists\, made up of both startup entrepreneurs and acquisition entrepreneurs\, will delve into the nuances\, advantages\, and challenges of each approach. From discussing the intricacies of building a brand from the ground up to exploring the potential benefits and risks of purchasing an established business\, our panelists will cover it all. And we’ll even have a Small Business Administration lender join us to share secrets on getting business loans. But the discussion won’t stop there – this event is designed to be interactive. Audience members will be part of the discussion by intermittently asking questions of the panelists\, ensuring that the conversation is moving in the direction that the audience is most curious about. Whether you’re considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship or seeking guidance on your existing business ventures\, this Town Hall meeting is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and come prepared to network\, learn\, engage\, and be inspired as we navigate the complex world of entrepreneurship together. Join us for an evening of enlightenment\, empowerment and exploration. \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Keiffer \n \n \n \n Dr. Lainey Kieffer is a National Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner\, Doctor of Nursing Practice\, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing personalized and comprehensive care to her patients. She began her career as a registered nurse in Miami\, Florida where she grew up and received her education from the University of Miami.  In her role as a Nurse Practitioner at an academic institution\, Dr. Kieffer was responsible for overseeing a panel of over 2\,500 patients. Feeling the system was not providing work/life balance for providers in combination with patient dissatisfaction from long wait times and short visits\, the idea of NP2ME was born. NP2ME’s mission is to make medicine personal again by providing mobile healthcare tailored to one’s individual needs\, schedule\, and goals with the belief that price transparency and honesty are critical to the patient-provider relationship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael Frost \n \n \n \n Michael Frost is Managing Member of Southpoint Equity which he has used as a vehicle for acquisition of small businesses in South Florida for the past 20 years. Michael has had a number of successful exits in the logistics\, hospitality and legal services industries. He currently owns and operates a commercial and residential plumbing company based in Palm Beach County that has served as a platform for 3 acquisitions. Michael is a 1994 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1997 graduate of George Washington University School of Law. He remains a licensed member of the New York State Bar Association.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks \n \n \n \n Bruce Marks helps buyers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions.  Bruce brings over 35 years of SBA Lending experience with the past 9 years focused solely on Mergers & Acquisition Lending. Mr. Marks works with financial buyers\, searchers\, and corporate buyers seeking financing for business acquisition transactions. He specializes in transactions with an Enterprise Values between $3 and $8 million dollars\, having closed over 1\,250 SBA Transactions.  Mr. Marks is employed by First Bank of the Lake\, a community bank based in Osage Beach\, Missouri.   Bruce heads up the Bank’s M&A Vertical\, leading a team of 5. FBOL is a National PLP Lender. Over the last 9 years\, Mr. Marks has personally assisted buyers providing over $350\,000\,000 in SBA 7a loans to facilitate lower middle market M&A Transactions. Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts\, and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA.  Bruce also owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years eventually selling this business and returning back to the banking business. Bruce speaks to audiences nationally via livestreams\, podcast\, and conference appearances on the topic of small business lending and buying businesses.   Bruce is also the co-author of “The Keys to Authenticity” with Jack Canfield.  Bruce is one of the top performing SBA 7a Lenders in the Country and is recognized as an expert in his field.  Bruce is supported by his wife Laurie and two daughters\, Rachel\, and Sara. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Gutmann \n \n \n \n Eric is the President of Marix Group\, LLC a leading importer and distributor of frozen food products in the United States.  For the past 28 years\, Eric has held various positions within the food distribution industry in the areas of logistics\, operations\, sales\, research and development\, and manufacturing.  Eric graduated with honors from the University of Florida.  He has previously served as the President of the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center and as a board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.  He resides in Boca Raton with his two boys\, Ari and Max and his girlfriend Lauren. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny \n \n \n \n Amanda Ratushny brings her contemporary and dynamic presence to the ISR team. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters Degree from The George Washington University in Psychology and Marketing\, Amanda has over 26 years of business\, sales\, marketing and PR experience. Amanda’s main objective is to ensure that every client is provided with cutting-edge marketing strategies that are created with the purpose of business growth. Amanda is responsible for the proper execution of all accounts. She specializes in assessing the needs of each client and their business model with a strong focus on creating profit streams through a multitude of various web properties. She has an innate ability to create unique and forward-thinking campaigns as well as create memorable and impactful branding elements\, slogans\, and taglines. Amanda oversees all areas of the ISR Production Teams. Her ability to integrate various ISR services into results based initiatives has proven invaluable to a client’s portfolio performance. Managing the entire production cycle of all projects\, Amanda continually adds new strategies and web properties into each account. As a client of ISR\, you have access to Amanda’s creativity and passion for making your business stand out from your competition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by Greg Shugar URL:https://tbeboca.org/event/camp-out-day/ LOCATION:Temple Beth El -Beck Family Campus\, 9800 Yamato Rd\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33434\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Learning Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tbeboca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summer-adventure-camp.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR