Black Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Excellence at Inaugural Our People’s Choice Awards

Palm Beach County, FL — The Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County proudly hosted its inaugural Our People’s Choice Awards Reception on August 26, 2025, during its National Black Business Month Summit at Riviera Beach Marina Village. Sponsored by Velocity Community Credit Union, the event drew over 150 attendees, including entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and local change-makers.

With 6,000+ votes cast and 322 nominations across 21 categories, the event recognized outstanding local community-serving businesses making a significant impact.

The day featured:

• A Vendor Expo with 20+ exhibitors
   
• Two power-packed panel discussions on DEI, economic equity, and leveraging Black buying power, and
   
• A vibrant awards reception and networking celebration.

2025 Our People’s Choice Award Winners:

• Advertising & Media – SHE Holdings LLC
   
• Arts, Culture & Events – Sophisticated Out Loud
   
• Automotive & Marine – Dynamic Brothers Detailing
   
• Business & Professional Services – Clinkscales Consulting
   
• Computers & Communications – Measured Strategy LLC
   
• Construction, Contractors & Design – ECF Engineering Consultants
• Nonprofit – Large – Children’s Services Council
   
• Nonprofit – Small – Love, Hope, and Healing
   
• Finance & Insurance – Kingdom Whealth
   
• Government & Education – United Negro College Fund
   
• Health Care – Dynamic Duo PT+
   
• Home & Garden – CERT Restoration
   
• Personal Services & Care – Black Wolf Security Solutions
   
• Public Utilities – NextEra Energy
   
• Real Estate & Property – France the Realtor
   
• Religious Organization – CROS Ministries
   
• Restaurant, Food & Beverage – Big John’s Eatery
   
• Retail – Rohi’s Readery & Rohi’s Liberation Station
   
• Sports & Recreation – Soul Movement
   
• Transportation – Bus One
   

Special thanks to our vendors:
The Leadership Haven Resource Center, Zeus Consulting Services, Stellar Marketing, KarenHinds.com, Juicylicious Juice, Keisha Cakes, Office of Small Business Development SDPBC, City of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County OEBO, Buddy BaTons, Rollin Stix Cigars, Passionate Care Service, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches and community partners like Palm Beach County Black Business Investment Corporation & Pathway Capital Funding.

Special acknowledgments to:
Big John’s Eatery – Winner in the Restaurant category & event caterer
Cure Cocktails & Events LLC – Beverage sponsor

Panelists & moderators including Joseph Sanches, Keely Gideon-Taylor, Katrina Long Robinson, Tonya Davis Johnson, Frank Hayden, Pamela Stewart, James Green, Patrick Franklin, Ricky Wade, Alfred Fields, and Denise Mutamba.

“We created this contest to help identify and highlight the businesses and nonprofits that are making a positive impact in our community,” said Joseph Sanches, Chairman of the Our People’s Choice Awards Committee.

View full voting results at: https://secure.electionbuddy.com/results/Y22CMBMFX9J4
Watch the recap video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ufpjWE99bOY

For media inquiries or interviews, contact: events@blackchamberpbc.com

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