TCI-South Florida celebrates a milestone at their Fifth Annual Leadership Luncheon

The Commonwealth Institute celebrated five years in South Florida at their Annual Leadership Luncheon on November 14th featuring keynote speaker, Maxine Clark, Founder, Chief Executive Bear and Chairman, Build-A-Bear Workshop®.  The luncheon was attended by over 250 women executives and was met with rave reviews as Maxine shared the story of how she created a magical place for children to dream, a business she started in the basement with her best friend and how it has grown into an international success.  Maxine spoke passionately about her dedication to children and how we all should work to inspire children and demand superior education in our public school system.  “This event brings together some of the most powerful women in South Florida and showcases women who have made a difference” said Jodi Cross, Executive Director, TCI-South Florida.

A special thanks to our sponsors:

Underwriting Sponsors: Sue Miller, Founder, Miller Family Foundation and Elaine Szeto, Senior Vice President, Global Treasury Management, National City

Contributor Sponsors: BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, Linda Paresky, Toni Randolph

Friend Sponsors: Akerman Senterfitt, Build-A-Bear Workshop, CAREERXCHANGE, Carlton Fields, City National Bank of Florida, Coconut Grove Bank, Florida International University, Gerson, Preston, Robinson & Co., International Design Partnership, Landry & Kling Cruise Event Services, Matrix2 Advertising, Miami Children's Museum, Miami Herald Media Company, National Foundation For Teaching Entrepreneurship, rbb Public Relations, Ruden McClosky, Sapoznik Insurance & Associates, Lois Silverman/The Commonwealth Institute, Sunrise Senior Living, University of Miami

To read the Miami Herald article from the event follow the link below
 http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/777721.html