Wednesday, May 15, 2024.  We are two weeks away from Hurricane Season.  It’s time to get prepared and get ready for the season!

Friday, June 7, 2024.  Port Everglades Association presents the 16^th Annual Economic Engine Performance Report with a Transportation Twist! Greater Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Convention Center. Transportation is our focus with a theme of “Planes, Trains, Ships and Automobiles.” As Port Everglades Association celebrates its 45-year anniversary, the longtime premier gathering of Broward County business leaders is taking on a dynamic transportation twist, focusing on Broward’s Airport, Seaport and Transit progress. From new master plan initiatives to Broward County Transit’s Premium Mobility Plan (PREMO) to interconnectivity advances, transportation is geared up to keep our county moving forward for generations to come. The presenters are Jared Perdue, Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation, Coree Cuff Lonergan, Broward County, General Manager & Director of Transportation; Monica Cepero, Broward County Administrator; Mark Gale, Director of Aviation, Broward County Aviation Department; Glenn Wiltshire, Port Everglades Acting Director; Russell Benford, V.P. Government Relations, Americas, Royal Caribbean Group, & EEPR Event Chairman; Broward County Mayor, Nan Rich; and Lori Baer, EEPR, Executive Director, Port Everglades Association.   Our Sponsorships are SOLD OUT.  All 50 Tables are SOLD OUT!  A limited number of single seats remain for Port Everglades Association members only. Table hosts, we need your table guests’ names now! Parking is on the second level of the parking garage, steps from the walkway.  Come early! 954.463.2801. [email protected]

Friday, June 28, 2024.  Mark your calendar and save the date!  Our July Port Everglades Association Business Luncheon at Lauderdale Yacht Club will be on the June 28^th because of the holiday!  With a theme of “All Things New,” the program is to bring the latest on a major new logistics center, a dynamic superyacht repair and refit hub and the current update of Port Everglades’ master plan. Keynote speakers are John Forman, Assistant V. P., investments at Bridge Industrial, which is completing construction of a 170,892-square-foot industrial real estate facility adjacent to Port Everglades, at 2200 NE 7th Ave. in Dania Beach; Joel Shine, Chief Commercial Officer, Derecktor Shipyards, which counts among its facilities Florida’s most complete mega yacht yard, in Dania Beach, as well as a thriving Fort Pierce shipyard, Dean Fillichio, Director of Development, Informa, who recently moved to the Seagis Logistics Warehouse, adjacent Port Everglades.  Informa is a leading international events, digital services and academic research group, boat show producer founded in 2005, across the globe, in 30 countries. South Florida events include Seatrade expo in Miami, and the boat shows in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach.   Philip Hadfield, V. P. Americas Ports & Marine Group of AECOM Technical Services Inc., who is spearheading development of the Port Everglades Master/Vision Plan Update. Our luncheon programs continue to be sellouts, so please mark your calendar for this special date and make your reservation today. Reservations 954.463.2801, [email protected]

Friday, 13 – 15, September, 2024. Port Everglades Association Summer Retreat, Fort Lauderdale to Bimini via Balearia Caribbean. Take a day trip ($199 pp) or stay for two nights at Hilton Resorts World ($299 dbl occ per room, per night + $45 room charge per night + transportation $199 pp.) Board Members only, free ferry.  Reservations 954.463.2801, [email protected]

Fleet Week, 2025, returns to Port Everglades! Assistant Secretary of Navy, Meredith Berger announced this at the opening night dinner at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Washington Summit. Members of Port Everglades Association Board including Richard Vogel, Johnnie Dixon, Ellen DeRose, Port Director, Glenn Wiltshire, and other Broward Leaders represented Port Everglades at the Summit.

Port Everglades Association welcomes the new Corporate Membership of Bowman Consulting.  Bowman is a civil engineering consulting firm offering a broad range of real estate, energy, infrastructure, and environmental management solutions to both public and private clients across the country. Our Association representatives are Principal, Jenny Baez and Kristhian Morales, Branch Manager. www.bowman.com

Marine firefighting exercises took place with multiple agencies last week. The drill was for our first-responder partners to further enhance their emergency response procedures and preparedness to respond to a fire on a passenger ship. The drill was very successful says Harris Henbest District Chief, Port Everglades Command. Thanks to all those who participated.

Congratulations to our Port Everglades Association Board Member, Bill Burke, President & Vice Chair, Paradise Bank, is ranked 13^th in the nation for community banks. www.independantbanker.org

Wednesday, May 15, 2024. 43^rd Edition - Port Everglades Trade Partner Webinar Series took place today featuring: PMAC (Ports Management Association of the Caribbean) Presented by Darwin Telemaque – PMAC Chairman.  PMAC is the voice for 22 Caribbean ports and plays a vital role in consultation, advocacy, and representation regarding the operations of these ports. 954.468. 0177.

Thursday, May 18, 2024.  Join us for CBP / Ports’ (Virtual) Perishable Cargo Meeting. Hosted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Broward County's Port Everglades. 1.30pm-2.30pm. Microsoft Teams. Robert Barceló, 954.468.0177.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024.  The Marine Industries Association of South Florida. Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon.  11.30am – 1.30pm. Keynote Speaker, Mark Wilson, President & CEO Florida Chamber of Commerce. $75 per person.  Table of 10 available. [email protected]Thursday, 6 – Friday 7, June, 2024. Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas.  Miami Beach Convention Center. www.cruiseshipinteriorsexpo.com

Lori Baer, Executive Director, Port Everglades Association. 954.463.2801.  www.portbiz.org              

ECONOMIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE REPORT 2023

Dear members and friends, we would like to express my sincere gratitude for your valuable support and participation in the recent Economic Engine Performance Report event. Your presence and contributions made the event a resounding success.

We extend our deepest appreciation to our esteemed sponsors for their unwavering support throughout the planning and execution of the event. Your commitment to our cause enabled us to deliver an engaging and insightful experience to all the attendees. Your support goes a long way in furthering our mission of promoting economic growth and fostering collaboration within our industry.

To the members of our esteemed association, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your continuous dedication and active participation. Your involvement in the event, whether as panelists or attendees, added immense value to the discussions and debates that took place. The collective expertise and diverse perspectives you brought to the table significantly enriched the event, leaving a lasting impact on all the participants. Lastly, but certainly not least, we express our gratitude to the participants who attended the Economic Engine Performance Report event. Your presence and active engagement made the event vibrant and dynamic. Your insightful questions, thoughtful observations, and valuable contributions created an atmosphere of intellectual exchange and collaboration. We genuinely appreciate your time, effort, and enthusiasm in making the event a meaningful experience for all.

The success of the Economic Engine Performance Report event would not have been possible without the collective efforts of our sponsors, members, and participants.

Your commitment to excellence and passion for advancing our industry's growth are truly commendable. Once again, please accept our heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable support and participation. We look forward to continuing our journey together, striving for greater achievements and creating a positive impact on our industry and community.

Thank you. Warm regards,

Port Everglades Association 2024 Calendar