On the Move

 
Lori Kifer
 recently joined Edelman - the largest independent global public relations agency - to build its Florida practice and expand the agency's already strong Southeast presence. Lori will take the role of vice president for the firm.
 

Have you recently changed jobs? Received a promotion?
If so, we want to feature you in this column. Don't forget to update your online profile and send us any press releases, etc
: sbennett@leadershipflorida.org

 
 


In Lights

 
Randall Vitale
, with SunTrust Bank in Fort Lauderdale, was elected to serve a second term as co-chair of Emerge Broward.

Ivette Marques was recently crowned one of  the Tallahassee Democrat's "25 Women You Need to Know". Ivette was recognized for her role as senior account executive with Tallahassee based Ron Sachs Communications and her  active roles in Access Tallahassee, Connect Florida, the Tallahassee Film Festival and the Junior League of Tallahassee.
 

Receive an award?
Spotlighted in the News?
If so, we want to feature you in this column. Send us any articles, press releases, etc
: sbennett@leadershipflorida.org

 
 

 


YP's in the News


Emerge Broward was featured in Westin Lifestyle this month. Click here to read the full article.


The St. Pete Times article "Young professionals to peers: It's great in Tampa Bay" featured area YP groups: Emerge Tampa Bay, St. Pete Young Professionals, YES Pasco, West Pasco Young Professionals Group and HYPE Pinellas.

The International 2008 YP Summit wil be hosted by the Young Professionals of Brevard. Leaders of Young Professionals Organizations from around the globe are invited to the 5th Annual YP Summit, September 25-28, 2008 in Cocoa Beach.

 

 

Dear Connect Florida Member -

You're reading the new Connect Florida newscast - our effort to ensure Connect Florida members are connecting and staying up-to-date on current state events and hot topics. Distributed monthly, this newscast will feature the activities of our local YPGs and Connect Florida members in communities throughout the state. From local networking

events, to educational activities and the heated political scene, there are many ways for you to get engaged and make the most of your membership.

Behind the monthly newscasts is a team of volunteers, better known as our Communications Committee, who are dedicated to making sure you're in the know.
 

Jason Albu
Vice President
Albu + Associates
Winter Park

Christine Anzevino
Account Executive
Tucker/Hall, Inc.
Tampa

Christopher Oleson
Business Relations Officer
St. Leo University
St. Leo

 
If you have information or ideas for upcoming newscasts, please send it to us - information and photos are welcome. We want your ideas and thoughts, but most of all we want this to be your newscast. Please send information to my attention at lori.kifer@edelman.com or to Sara Bennett at sbennett@leadershipflorida.org.

In the meantime, enjoy the first issue and be prepared to hear more about what we're doing around the state. See you soon!
 

Sincerely,

Lori Kifer

Lori Kifer

Communications Chair

Connect Florida

 

Annual Meeting Registration is Open!
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SAVE THE DATE
Connect Florida's 2008 Annual Meeting
June 27 - 28th in Hollywood

The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
To make your reservation call 1-888-627-9057 and be sure to mention that you are a Connect Florida member to receive our discounted rate.


Connect Florida Welcomes
 
NEW MEMBERS

Nikisha Bronson-Hunter
Simone Brown
Martin Casado
Danny Cuervo
Joanna de Velasco
Donna Dudash
Tammy Gantt
Ricardo Garbati
Ashley James
Lee Johnson
Alejandro Jordan
Cat Keen

Alex Kelly
Kurt
Lopez
Dustin McCormick
Colleen McQuone
Erin Puzel
LJ Rodriguez
Janisse Rosario
Avinash Shekhar
Cameron Sisser
Richard Tapia
Nancy Vaughn
Ben Webman
 
To find about more about Connect Florida's newest members visit their profiles in the
online membership database. Don't forget to keep your profile up to date as well by including a photo, expertise information, new job information and contact information.


     
 
 


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