Boardroom Communications’ is a proud recipient of a SILVER ADDY®, from the Advertising Federation of Greater Fort Lauderdale, was for Boardroom’s “This is My Federation” campaign. The ad showcased different families throughout Broward County with testimonials of how the federation has impacted their lives.

Boardroom is proud to be the winner two years in a row of this honorable award!

The ad ran in South Florida publications, including the Lifestyle magazines, which displayed  four family photos with their personal statements about the Jewish Federation.

“Boardroom Communications is proud to handle the public relations, marketing and advertising for The Jewish Federation,” said Julie Talenfeld, President of Boardroom Communications. ” We are honored to receive this award and know our work has helped make a difference in the community.”

Here at Boardroom Communications, we encourage everyone to get involved in professional organizations and not-for-profit organizations.

Just recently, our very own Don Silver was reelected to the Board of Directors of the South Florida Chapter of NAIOP as Vice President of Media and Public Relations. Don has been involved with the organization for more than a decade and chairs the Public Relations committee.

Don was also reelected to the 2012 Executive Council for Legal Aid Services of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida. The council promotes and acts as ambassadors in the community for the organization. Legal Aid assists more than 150 not-for-profits and 10,000 individuals in need each year.

Congratulations to Boardroom client, NAIOP of South Florida for receiving the 2012 Chapter Merit Award for Digital Media Outreach at the national NAIOP Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat held in Washington D.C. last week. The chapter was recognized its digital outreach via the organizations successful launch of the www.naiopsflblog.com blog and social media program.

In addition to featuring chapter events, community outreach and our Gemstone sponsors, the blog features posts and press releases from local NAIOP member companies, as well.  Sections include:  Members in the News, Done Deals, Events, Legislature, Sustainability, Trends and Employment.

Our very own Don Silver chairs the Public Relations Committee that was instrumental in this project.

Come check out “Smashing The Glass Ceiling” February Luncheon Event featuring Kristi Krueger  and Boardroom Communication’s President, Julie Talenfeld,  on February 2 at the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale!

Where:

100 SE Third Avenue

28th Floor

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

When:

February 2, 2012

11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

Cost:

$30 for members

$45 for non-members

Please include attendee name and company name when registering.

Advance registration is required. Please note: Registration closes February 1st, 2012 at noon. Registrations received after noon on Wednesday, February 1st will be charged an additional $10 late fee at the door.

For more information check out their website.

Last week’s “Hollywood Welcomes the Stars” event marked another huge success for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. More than 400 people gathered at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hallandale Beach to raise money for after-school programs. In addition to a cocktail party, dinner, and silent and live auction items, attendees also had a chance to mingle with local celebs and enjoy an unpugged performance by Grammy Award Winner, Jon Secada.

Boardroom Account Executives also attended the event after months of preparing. We were able to secure pre- and  post event media coverage while putting the spotlight on the importance of The Boys & Girls Clubs in our communities.

Boardroom Communications was the proud recipient of the Development Award at the recent “For The Public Good” event, hosted by Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid. Boardroom President Julie Talenfeld, COO Don Silver and Senior Account Executive Michelle Friedman were on hand to accept the honor in front of more than 350 prominent members of Broward’s legal and professional community. Michelle Friedman was also the recipient of a special plaque to commemorate her role as Publicity Chair for the event.

Boardroom has been a proud supporter of Legal Aid and Coast to Coast for several years. Don Silver is a past chair of the organization’s Executive Council and Michelle Friedman is on the NEXT Steering Committee, Legal Aid’s young professionals’ group. The event was held Friday, Oct. 14 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel and has raised more than $120,000 to date!

Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida will host its 10^th Annual For The Public Good Gala on Friday, October 14 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. The event is Legal Aid’s annual fundraiser with proceeds benefiting families and individuals in gaining access to equal justice.  Our very own Account Executive Michelle Friedman was named as Publicity Chair this year and has secured outstanding media placements.

Boardroom Communications is a proud sponsor and looks forward to seeing everyone there! For more information call 954-736-2429.

Here at Boardroom, we have a very open environment in the office. Rather than isolate ourselves from each other, our cozy cubicles allow us to communicate easily and efficiently. Unlike most, we like our cubicles.

Thanks to an article in Fast Company magazine titled, “Redesigning Cubicles,” our cubicles may be receiving a face-lift. The typical cubicles or “corporation killjoy” are no more.

On those beautiful sunny Florida days, all you want to do is be outside. And according to the article, giving your office that “outdoor” feel is simple; you can add plants for some natural greenery and have shorter cubicle walls. The plants will give your cubicle the fresh oxygen of the outdoors, and the shorter walls will give you a better view of your office’s window and a better opportunity to interact with colleagues.

Other creative ideas for ways to be interactive and friendly would be to add a foldout chair and a media screen. The foldout chair can be used to let clients sit in your cubicle comfortably or colleagues can join you for a scenic view of a tropical paradise on your large media screen.

To accommodate colleagues and clients’ needs, an adjustable desk is perfect for all heights so no one has to squeeze or stretch to get their work done. And if you have a client who requests a webcam-meeting, you can have a special webcam lighting feature in your cubicle so it doesn’t look like you’ve been partying all night.

But say you want some alone time for the hectic office life for you and your client or for yourself, adding a privacy shield gives your cubicle the “office-like” feel. Another great thing to add is noise-canceling speakers to cancel out those bothersome noises if you’re hounded with work or if colleagues are shouting throughout the office.

With these simple tips, you can create your own safe-haven at work within your walled-in space. We certainly have. And Boardroom has never looked better!

Boardroom’s very own account executive, Jami Baker, recently joined The Children’s Bereavement Center’s Young Leaders Board.  Last Friday they raised over $5,000 at their most recent fundraising event.  About 300 people attended to taste desserts from STK and have drinks provided by Wodka Vodka, Mar Azul Tequila and Crown Wine and Spirits at Coco de Ville in the Ganesvort hotel.

The Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC) provides peer support groups for children, teens and young adults who are grieving the death of a loved one.  Proceeds from the event will directly sponsor five children to attend the CBC for a full year.

“The Young Leaders have gone above and beyond our expectations and created an incredible event,” said Mindy Cassel, Ph.D. and Executive Director of the CBC.  “We are so lucky to have a board of dedicated and enthusiastic young leaders.”

The CBC promotes the principles supported by research that grieving is a normal, natural process and that people have the ability to heal from their loss at their own unique pace and in their own style.

“We are so excited about the success of this party,” said Lauren Zuckerman, Chair of the event.  “Our goal is to spread the word and really gain visibility in the community; we are looking forward to having more great events like this one.”

For more information about the CBC, please call 305-668-4902 or visit www.childbereavement.org.

Boardroom Communications Account Executive Michelle Friedman was recently named the Publicity Chair for the 10^th Annual For The Public Good Gala. The event is Legal Aid Service of Broward County’s Annual fundraiser, with proceeds to benefit families and individuals in gaining access to equal justice.  As Publicity Chair, Michelle will work with the Publicity Committee to promote the event throughout the Broward community.

Michelle has been with Boardroom since November 2006, and has been actively involved in community and professional organizations, as well as events. She serves as Secretary for NEXT, a joint project between Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida. She has also been involved with the promotion of Florida’s Children First events around the state for several years.

The For The Public Good gala will be held Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina.  For more information call 954-736-2429.