City, Consultants Announce Final Session of The Next Level PANEL

Published on September 02, 2026

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Kathleen Joy, Director of Communications City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office Phone: (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)

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City of West Palm Beach, The Leadership Haven Resource Center, and Keen Ideas Consulting Announce Final Session of The Next Level PANEL

Session III, “Beyond the Bottom Line,” Brings Business and Community Leaders Together for a Closing Conversation on Leadership, Legacy, and Long-Term Impact

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (September 2, 2026) – The City of West Palm Beach, in partnership with The Leadership Haven Resource Center, LLC and Keen Ideas Consulting, will present the third and final session of The Next Level PANEL’s 2026 series on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The final session will bring entrepreneurs, business owners, nonprofit leaders, and professionals together in the Flagler Gallery at West Palm Beach City Hall for a conversation on intentional leadership, sustainable growth, and lasting community impact. Three Strategic Voices will share insights on the decisions, relationships, and resources that help leaders build beyond immediate business success.

The Next Level PANEL – Session III Details

Topic: Beyond the Bottom Line: Leadership, Legacy, and Long-Term Impact
Speakers:

• Thais Sullivan, Vice President, Valley Bank – Florida
• Patrick Franklin, President, Urban League of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, Inc.
• Frank Hayden, Director, Small Business Development Department, City of West Palm Beach

Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Flagler Gallery, West Palm Beach City Hall, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Admission: Free; space is limited and advance registration is required here.

The Next Level PANEL – Professionals Aligning to Network, Empower, and Lead is a leadership and business development series created by The Leadership Haven Resource Center and Keen Ideas Consulting in partnership with the City of West Palm Beach. The series connects entrepreneurs, small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and professionals with experienced leaders for practical insights, resources, and networking opportunities.

Through facilitated panel discussions, audience Q&A, and intentional networking, The Next Level PANEL creates an environment where participants can move beyond surface-level conversations and engage directly with leaders who understand the opportunities and challenges associated with reaching the next level.

For more information about the City of West Palm Beach Office of Small Business Programs, visit the City’s website or contact Sandra Hammerstein at shammerstein@wpb.org.

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