The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance

To our Florida neighbors impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, all of us at CITY Furniture are with you. Home means everything to us, and our hearts break seeing so many homes lost. In partnership with the state, we opened our Plant City Distribution Center as a shelter, offering comfort and care to over 300 people in need of safety. We’ll also be partnering with Global Empowerment Mission and Feeding Tampa Bay to get essential resources to those who need them most. We know the road to recovery is long, but please know we’re doing everything we can to lighten that burden for our customers and community. Our hearts are with you, and we’ll be here when you’re ready. ????

Sun ???????? Sphere! From our beaches to the big screen, we’re giving Las Vegas a peek at paradise in Greater Fort Lauderdale. ?? Feel the warmth of our sunrises, taste the salt in the air, and see yourself stepping into the perfect tropical vacay. ?? #VisitLauderdale #EveryoneUnderTheSun #spherevegas Sphere Entertainment Co.

?? INNOVATE? South Florida is proud to feature #TheGreaterFortLauderdaleAlliance in our high-quality coffee table book celebrating the region’s innovation and entrepreneurship! ??? Greater Fort Lauderdale has established itself as a global tech hub, launching iconic companies like Chewy, Citrix, and UKG. ?? From personal computers to climate-ready solutions, this area continues to thrive as a powerhouse of tech-driven economic impact, contributing $29.5 billion annually, according to CompTIA’s 2024 report. ?? With its collaborative culture and a rapidly growing IT workforce, Greater Fort Lauderdale is not just a beautiful place to live—it's an ideal location to "Work in the Cloud. Live in the Sun.?" ???? Read more about the exciting growth in this tech-rich region in their feature! https://lnkd.in/dnsBhb_v #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TechHub #SouthFloridaTech #ClimateReadyTech Brahm Glickman Sven Boermeester The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance South Florida Tech Hub ??

Last week, I had the incredible honor of being named one of the recipients of the prestigious Delta Air Lines Global Sales Excellence Award! This recognition holds special meaning for me, as it’s a reflection not only of the hard work put in, but also the values that make Delta such an extraordinary place to work. I’m truly fortunate to be part of a team that supports and challenges me to grow, both professionally and personally. What makes this journey even more fulfilling is being able to do what I love: connecting people to the world and making a meaningful impact in my community. Thank you to Delta Business, my family, leaders, colleagues, and everyone who’s been part of this amazing chapter!

It was an absolute honor to have a visit from the Stanley Cup today. Thank you, Alliance board member, Florida Panthers COO Bryce Hollweg. Let’s Go Cats!

This week's Alliance #MemberMonday feature's Rory Cooksey. Rory Cooksey serves as the Director of Growth at WheelHouse IT, a leading managed IT services provider ranked No. 1 in the state of Florida. With a team-centric approach, Rory collaborates with a dedicated group of professionals to help businesses optimize their IT infrastructure and stay ahead in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Under his guidance, the growth team has contributed to WheelHouse IT's recognition on the ChannelFutures MSP 501 list, where the company consistently ranks among the top 100 managed service providers worldwide. Rory’s expertise in business development and his focus on collaboration have been integral to WheelHouse IT’s success in supporting clients across industries like healthcare, finance, and education. ? Beyond his role at WheelHouse IT, Rory is an active community leader and the Vice President of the Board of Directors for Undercover Santa, a nonprofit organization that provides resources to families in need during the holiday season. He plays a key role in organizing fundraising events like the 'Cabaret for a Cause,' which has helped grow the nonprofit’s impact in South Florida. Known for his dry, sarcastic sense of humor, Rory values teamwork, community involvement, and a balanced approach to growth in both his professional and personal endeavors. Thanks for your support of the Alliance, Rory!

Yesterday, HCA Healthcare announced that it will contribute $1 million through community organizations to aid in Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina. On Thursday, September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful category 4 hurricane, leaving more than four million people without power and causing major damage as it traveled throughout the Southeast. When the storm hit Asheville, North Carolina, it brought heavy rainfall, strong winds and widespread flooding that resulted in loss of life, significant damage and power outages. HCA Healthcare operates seven hospitals and has thousands of colleagues in western North Carolina, many of whom were affected by the storm and its aftermath. In response, HCA Healthcare is contributing $250,000 to the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County to help with immediate natural disaster response and long-term support for flood victims. HCA Healthcare will also give $250,000 to the American Red Cross North Carolina to help support its shelter locations. An additional $500,000 will be donated to other community partners that provide direct support for hurricane-related issues. Learn more about HCA Healthcare’s response and relief efforts: https://bit.ly/4eMg4PD. #HCACares #CareLikeFamily

Congratulations to our intern Chamara Spence and team Fantastic Five, which placed third in South Florida Tech Hub ??'s Hackathon! #WorkInTheCloudLiveInTheSun

Hung out with some GOATs today ?? and I’m not only talking about international futbol stars Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets, but also the champs ?? of South Florida sports communications. Well done PRSA Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter, our hosts Inter Miami CF and the all-star comms pro panel including the Dolphins, Heat, Inter Miami and our beloved Florida Panthers VP Comms, Adelyn Biedenbach!

Happy New Alliance Year to all - we can't wait to see you on October 24 for our Annual Meeting at the revitalized War Memorial Auditorium, presented by Amazon, the Florida Panthers and Memorial Healthcare System! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eNdMjbFR