Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Founded 1976

Broward County's largest business organization fostering economic growth and connections

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Economic Development
Contact
Dan Lindblade
Website Contact

About Organization

Oldest and largest business organization in Broward County serving member businesses through networking, advocacy, and economic development programs. Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the chamber has served the business community since 1910 with a membership base of 1,252 companies employing over 500,000 professionals. Operating with $1.8 million in annual revenue and 15 employees.

What They Focus On

Economic Growth

Promotes regional economic development through strategic partnerships and support for business expansion initiatives

Business Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy development and advocates for pro-business initiatives at local and state levels

Workforce Development

Supports talent pipeline development through education partnerships and workforce readiness programming initiatives

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$1.8M

+7.3% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$1.9M

+6.7% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$2.2M

+3.7% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

15

+15.4% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $1,836,672 $1,860,859 $2,150,187 15
2023 $1,711,105 $1,743,487 $2,074,235 13
2022 $1,535,050 $1,611,647 $2,037,810 13
2020 $1,290,476 $1,310,460 $2,123,013 13
2019 $3,085,675 $1,613,970 $2,907,386 13
2018 $1,645,105 $1,492,019 $1,472,360 10

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of

Member Services

Provides networking opportunities, resources, and support to member organizations across the region

Economic Development

Promotes regional economic growth through strategic partnerships and development initiatives

Business Advocacy

Represents business interests in policy development and legislative initiatives at state and local levels

Community Engagement

Facilitates collaboration between business and community stakeholders on shared priorities

Leadership Programs

Develops business leadership capacity through training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of.

DL

Dan Lindblade

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $196,105
JD

Jenny De Borja

Business Developme
Full-time
Compensation: $121,238
DJ

Denise Jordan

Executive VP
Full-time
Compensation: $104,242
BF

Bill Feinberg

Chairman
2 hrs/week
KK

Kelly Kolb

General Counsel
2 hrs/week

Milestones

1976

Organization Founded

1976

Established to serve business community development and economic growth initiatives

2001

Regional Expansion

2001

Extended programming and membership services to serve broader regional business community

2023

Program Enhancement

2023

Launched enhanced member services and expanded advocacy initiatives for business community

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AS
Adam Spiegel Director 2.00 hrs/week
AD
Angie Davis Director 2.00 hrs/week
AA
Anthony Abbate Director 2.00 hrs/week
AD
Audra Durham Director 2.00 hrs/week
Ann Mihaiu
Ann Mihaiu Director 2.00 hrs/week
AS
Anthony Santana Director 2.00 hrs/week
BK
Barbora Kassidikian Director 2.00 hrs/week
BN
Burnadette Norris-Weeks Chair 2.00 hrs/week
CE
Candice Ericks Director 2.00 hrs/week
CH
Carol Henderson Director 2.00 hrs/week
CE
Cathy Elmquist Director 2.00 hrs/week
CS
Christine Shaw Director 2.00 hrs/week
CL
Colleen Lockwood Director 2.00 hrs/week
DC
Danielle Clermont Director 2.00 hrs/week
DC
David Coddington Director 2.00 hrs/week
DD
Debbie Danto Chair-Elect DES 2.00 hrs/week
DZ
Donelle Zunker Director 2.00 hrs/week
DW
Dennis Wright Director 2.00 hrs/week
EB
Ellyn Bogdanoff Director 2.00 hrs/week
GW
Glenn Wiltshire Director 2.00 hrs/week
IF
Ilanit Fischler Director 2.00 hrs/week
Ina Lee
Ina Lee Director 2.00 hrs/week
Irv Scott
Irv Scott Director 2.00 hrs/week
JS
Jack Seiler Director 2.00 hrs/week
JW
Jacky Wright Director 2.00 hrs/week
JL
Jana Lhota Director 2.00 hrs/week
JM
Jean McIntyre Director 2.00 hrs/week
JM
Jenni Morejon Director 2.00 hrs/week
JL
Jennifer Leong Director 2.00 hrs/week
JJ
John Jones Director 2.00 hrs/week
JK
Joseph Karl Director 2.00 hrs/week
KB
Kareen Boutros Director 2.00 hrs/week
KS
Kathy Salerno Director 2.00 hrs/week
KM
Katy Meagher Director 2.00 hrs/week
LW
Lori Wheeler Director 2.00 hrs/week
MS
Marie Suarez Director 2.00 hrs/week
MD
Mark Doyle Director 2.00 hrs/week
MG
Mark Gale Director 2.00 hrs/week
Mary Adams
Mary Adams Director 2.00 hrs/week
MG
Melanie Geddes Director 2.00 hrs/week
MM
Melissa Milroy Chair Of Board 2.00 hrs/week
MG
Michael Goldstein Director 2.00 hrs/week
MJ
Maria Jose Villavicencio Director 2.00 hrs/week
MM
Maria Medina Director 2.00 hrs/week
MB
Mark Budwig Director 2.00 hrs/week
MF
Melissa Fitzgerald Director 2.00 hrs/week
MO
Mili Orsini Peluso Director 2.00 hrs/week
NJ
Nick Jaramillo Director 2.00 hrs/week
RE
Robert Esposito Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
RM
Rozeta Mahboubi Director 2.00 hrs/week
RH
Rion Heldibridle Director 2.00 hrs/week
ST
Stephen Tilbrook Director 2.00 hrs/week
SM
Sandra Mayor Director 2.00 hrs/week
SL
Sarah Leonardi Director 2.00 hrs/week
SW
Scottie Walker Director 2.00 hrs/week
ST
Stephanie Toothaker Director 2.00 hrs/week
TC
Tony Cordo Director 2.00 hrs/week
TR
Ty Richardson Director 2.00 hrs/week
TH
Tameka Hobbs Director 2.00 hrs/week
TP
Tyrone Po Director 2.00 hrs/week
VY
Vincent Yarina Director 2.00 hrs/week
WW
William Walker Director 2.00 hrs/week
WH
William Holland Director 2.00 hrs/week
Kelly Kolb
Kelly Kolb Board Member
Eugenia Ellis
Eugenia Ellis Board Member
Casie Idle
Casie Idle Board Member
SANDRA MARTIN RUIZ, Ed.D
SANDRA MARTIN RUIZ, Ed.D Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$457K

Highest Paid

$212K

Dan Lindblade

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Dan Lindblade President & CEO $196,105 $15,856 $211,961 60
Jenny De Borja Business Developme $121,238 $9,504 $130,742 40
Denise Jordan Executive VP $104,242 $10,013 $114,255 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$134K

Total Forgiven

$135K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

9

Loan Details 1 loan

$133,770
Forgiven
Forgiven: $134,617 100%
Approved Feb 4, 2021
Lender Valley National Bank
Jobs Reported 9
Forgiven On Sep 27, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

2 Registrations
2 Clients

Clients 2 total

C
Chamber Of Commerce Hawaii/ Military Affairs Council
1 filing
C
Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.s.a.
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of

Phone

(954) 462-6000

Social

Visit Website
512 NE 3rd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301