Contact: Cristina Agnone

Title: Director of Operations, Marketing and Communications

Tel.: (954) 462-4139

Email: cristina@ftlchamber.com

Website: www.ftlchamber.com

 Candidates For State Senate District 34 And Broward County District 9 Debate At The Next Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber Of Commerce Downtown Council Breakfast

TMP_DTC_BreakfastFORT LAUDERDALE, June 13, 2016 – Issues ranging from economic development to transportation will be discussed at the Downtown Council Breakfast Candidate Forum, 7:30 AM this Thursday June 23rd, at the Tower Club.

Brittany Wallman, Sun-Sentinel, will moderate the forum for Broward County District 9 candidates, Commissioner Dale Holness and Senator Chris Smith along with State Senate District 34 contenders Gary Farmer, Representative Gwen Clarke Reed and Representative Jim Waldman.

“A lot of emphasis has been placed on the upcoming election due to presidential ballot, but there are a slew of local issues and seats up for consideration.” said Carolyn Michaels, Executive Vice-President – The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. “Our goal is to inform the community about these issues so they may make informed choices come November.”

Pre-registration for the forum is open to both Chamber ($28) and non-Chamber members ($38) at www.ftlchamber.com/CandidateForum. Contact Doug Frens, 954.462.2570. Add $10 after pre-registration and day of the event.

 The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce is the largest and oldest business organization in Broward County.  Established in 1910, the Chamber has 1,311 companies that employ more than 500,000 employees. For more information contact Cristina Agnone, Director of Operations, Marketing and Communications at 954.462.4139 or Cristina@ftlchamber.com