BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T093000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Membership Breakfast - April DESCRIPTION:April Membership Breakfast\nThursday\, April 9\, 2026 | 7:45 AM 9:30 AM\nVenue: Boca Pointe | Sponsored by Florida Atlantic UniversityJoin the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce for our April Membership Breakfast\, featuring a special keynote address from Adam Hasner\, President of Florida Atlantic University.This engaging morning program will offer Chamber members and community leaders the opportunity to hear directly from President Hasner as he shares insights on FAU's vision\, regional impact\, and the university's growing role as a driving force for innovation\, workforce development\, and economic vitality in Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how higher education\, business\, and community partnerships intersect to shape the future of our region.The April Membership Breakfast is an ideal setting to connect with fellow professionals\, welcome new members\, and stay informed on the leaders and institutions influencing our local business landscape.Featured Speaker: Adam Hasner\, President\, Florida Atlantic UniversityAdam Hasner is a lifelong public servant and advocate for education\, economic development\, and innovation\, with more than 30 years of executive leadership experience. He was appointed Florida Atlantic University's eighth president by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees in February 2025 and took office on March 10. With his forward-thinking approach and visionary leadership\, President Hasner is charting a bold new course for the future ensuring that Florida Atlantic remains the place "where tomorrow begins."Raised in Palm Beach County\, President Hasner has long supported his "hometown university." He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010\, including two terms as House Majority Leader. During his tenure\, he championed a number of projects that helped make Florida Atlantic the research and academic powerhouse it is today. These efforts include leading a multi-year initiative to secure funding for the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine\, the ocean energy initiative\, and the Engineering East building on the Boca Raton campus the first state-funded higher education facility to achieve LEED Platinum certification.President Hasner continues his valuable work by overseeing the university's six campuses\, from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Pierce\, which are fueling discovery and creating new avenues for regional and economic growth in areas such as ocean science and engineering\, neuroscience\, artificial intelligence\, and human health. As one of only 21 institutions in the nation to earn both Carnegie R1 top-tier research status and the "Opportunity University" designation for access and post-graduation earnings\, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery and innovation while prioritizing student success to ensure that all Owls thrive.As a university on the rise\, Florida Atlantic welcomed the most academically competitive incoming class in its history this fall\, selected from a record number of more than 57\,000 applicants. Additionally\, the university welcomed dozens of new faculty members with backgrounds from top institutions across the country and set records for student retention and graduation rates.President Hasner earned a juris doctor from Florida State University and a bachelor's degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland. He is married to First Lady Jillian Hasner.About Our Membership BreakfastsThe Boca Chamber hosts Membership Breakfasts on the second Thursday of every month\, creating consistent opportunities for professionals to connect\, learn\, and engage with the South Palm Beach County business community.Each month features a welcoming environment for members to build relationships\, expand their network\, and stay informed through community updates and meaningful conversations.These breakfasts attract leaders from a wide range of industries who come together to collaborate\, support one another\, and contribute to the vibrant business ecosystem that fuels Boca Raton.Together\, our Membership Breakfasts strengthen the spirit of partnership\, connection\, and leadership that makes our community thrive. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

April Membership Breakfast
Thursday\, April 9\, 2026 | 7:45 AM &ndash\; 9:30 AM
Venue: Boca Pointe | Sponsored by Florida Atlantic University

Join the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce for our April Membership Breakfast\, featuring a special keynote address from Adam Hasner\, President of Florida Atlantic University.

This engaging morning program will offer Chamber members and community leaders the opportunity to hear directly from President Hasner as he shares insights on FAU&rsquo\;s vision\, regional impact\, and the university&rsquo\;s growing role as a driving force for innovation\, workforce development\, and economic vitality in Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how higher education\, business\, and community partnerships intersect to shape the future of our region.

The April Membership Breakfast is an ideal setting to connect with fellow professionals\, welcome new members\, and stay informed on the leaders and institutions influencing our local business landscape.

Featured Speaker: Adam Hasner\, President\, Florida Atlantic University

Adam Hasner is a lifelong public servant and advocate for education\, economic development\, and innovation\, with more than 30 years of executive leadership experience. He was appointed Florida Atlantic University&rsquo\;s eighth president by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees in February 2025 and took office on March 10. With his forward-thinking approach and visionary leadership\, President Hasner is charting a bold new course for the future&mdash\;ensuring that Florida Atlantic remains the place &ldquo\;where tomorrow begins.&rdquo\;

Raised in Palm Beach County\, President Hasner has long supported his &ldquo\;hometown university.&rdquo\; He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010\, including two terms as House Majority Leader. During his tenure\, he championed a number of projects that helped make Florida Atlantic the research and academic powerhouse it is today. These efforts include leading a multi-year initiative to secure funding for the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine\, the ocean energy initiative\, and the Engineering East building on the Boca Raton campus&mdash\;the first state-funded higher education facility to achieve LEED Platinum certification.

President Hasner continues his valuable work by overseeing the university&rsquo\;s six campuses\, from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Pierce\, which are fueling discovery and creating new avenues for regional and economic growth in areas such as ocean science and engineering\, neuroscience\, artificial intelligence\, and human health. As one of only 21 institutions in the nation to earn both Carnegie R1 top-tier research status and the &ldquo\;Opportunity University&rdquo\; designation for access and post-graduation earnings\, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery and innovation while prioritizing student success to ensure that all Owls thrive.

As a university on the rise\, Florida Atlantic welcomed the most academically competitive incoming class in its history this fall\, selected from a record number of more than 57\,000 applicants. Additionally\, the university welcomed dozens of new faculty members with backgrounds from top institutions across the country and set records for student retention and graduation rates.

President Hasner earned a juris doctor from Florida State University and a bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland. He is married to First Lady Jillian Hasner.

About Our Membership Breakfasts

The Boca Chamber hosts Membership Breakfasts on the second Thursday of every month\, creating consistent opportunities for professionals to connect\, learn\, and engage with the South Palm Beach County business community.

Each month features a welcoming environment for members to build relationships\, expand their network\, and stay informed through community updates and meaningful conversations.

These breakfasts attract leaders from a wide range of industries who come together to collaborate\, support one another\, and contribute to the vibrant business ecosystem that fuels Boca Raton.

Together\, our Membership Breakfasts strengthen the spirit of partnership\, connection\, and leadership that makes our community thrive.

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