Join us for a free lunch with the Mayor
May 29, 2009 - Mayor's Office
Green For Good – Wednesday, June 3rd 5pm – 10pm
May 29, 2009 - Library, Mayor's Office
Golf Course Restoration Continues
May 28, 2009 - Newsletter
Crews continue their work restoring the historic West Palm Beach Golf Course, part of a major renovation of the Dick Wilson-designed layout.
Look for the course to reopen in late 2009, and visit wpb.org for more details.
Also, check out the City of West Palm Beach Facebook page to see a full photo album of the renovation process!
Mayor Visits Local Business – Lockheed Martin
May 27, 2009 - Newsletter
On May 27, 2009, West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel took time to tour the local business Lockheed Martin. On this tour the Mayor was educated on Lockheed Martin, the important role they have in our community given the country’s economic state and what they are doing to build relationships with the residents of West Palm Beach.
Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Mayor toured their production area in West Palm Beach and was able to learn more about their products and how the company impacts our community’s young people. Currently Lockheed Martin is involved in mentoring and training local high schools students in math, science and engineering, supporting Boys and Girls Clubs and has local membership with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity.
John C. Brandes, Lockheed Martin’s Senior Program Manager Advanced Programs, led the tour. He commented on the Mayor’s visit as being vital to “building a stronger relationship between the company and the community. It is important for the community to know what we are doing.”
This is the fourth in a series of tours of local businesses so that local leaders can hear the concerns and ideas of business owners and help them formulate economic survival plans. The City of West Palm Beach has joined with the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, the Business Development Board and Workforce Alliance to help local businesses survive the current national economic climate. By using the combined resources of these organizations businesses can gain access to a variety of enhancements including labor resources and worker training, assistance in applying for state and local business incentives for nonretail companies, identification of area vendors and suppliers, networking with corporate executives and government leaders, access to research and statistics and more.
Clematis by Night Moves to City Center
May 27, 2009 - Clematis By Night, Mayor's Office
The Music & Fun Move Up the Street for the Next Three Thursday Nights
(May 26, 2009 – West Palm Beach, FL) As the City of West Palm Beach continues the downtown waterfront revitalization project, its FREE weekly Thursday night concert will move up the street during work around Centennial Square. Clematis by Night will move the music and fun to the new City Center Courtyard, located on the corner of Clematis Street and Dixie Highway, for the next three Thursday nights: May 28, June 4 and June 11.
Clematis by Night is held every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy great live music, mix and mingle with friends, and do a little sidewalk shopping. Clematis by Night will return to its normal venue in Centennial Square on Thursday, June 18, 2009.
Following are additional scheduling changes that residents should also be aware of:
Clematis by Night Road Closures: On May 28, June 4 and June 11, Dixie Highway will be closed to traffic between Banyan Boulevard and Clematis Street from 2:00-11:00 p.m. In addition, Clematis Street will be closed to traffic between Dixie Highway and Quadrille Boulevard from 2:00-11:00 p.m.
Centennial Square Fountain:
Due to electrical work, the Clematis Street fountain in Centennial Square will be closed for a period of approximately two weeks beginning Monday, June 1, 2009. Signs are being put in place to notify people of this temporary closure.
Clematis by Night is produced by the City of West Palm Beach and sponsored by Wachovia, Clear Channel Radio, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Heineken, the West Palm Beach Marriott, and many others. For more information, please call the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at 561-822-1515 or visit the website at www.clematisbynight.net.