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Phil Allen, Port Director of Port Everglades, FL Selected as 2011 South Florida Business Leader

Published Jul 29, 2011 1:35 PM by The Maritime Executive

Seafarers' House Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Phil Allen, Director of Broward County's Port Everglades as 2011 South Florida Business Leader of the Year.

At a shipboard luncheon scheduled for November 4, 2011, members of the South Florida business community will gather to recognize the many accomplishments of Mr. Allen.

Phil McNally, Area President of Paradise Bank and the South Florida Business Leaders' Luncheon Chairman, said "Phil is a natural selection for this honor. His career has been focused on strategic growth of business in the Port, the economic engine of Broward County. His clarity of vision coupled with a flair for unconventional thinking has positioned Port Everglades as a leader in cargo shipping and one of the busiest cruise ports in the world. The strength of South Florida's economy is directly tied to the strength of our ports and Phil has worked hard to ensure the success of Port Everglades. We welcome the community to this special event on Friday, November 4, where we will take the time to acknowledge the many contributions of Broward County's own Phil Allen."
Honorees for the South Florida Business Leader Award are selected by their peers for their acknowledged leadership in their field, their entrepreneurial background and long-term contributions to the success, diversity and breadth of the South Florida business community as well as for their philanthropic contributions to the communities where they live and work. The annual luncheon is a fundraiser for the mission of Seafarers' House.

November 4, 2011 will mark the 16th Annual South Florida Business Leaders Luncheon hosted by Holland America Line. A full course luncheon and awards program will take place aboard ms Zuiderdam, berthed in Port Everglades. All proceeds from the event benefit Seafarers' House in Port Everglades.

Sponsors of the July 28 Press Reception and Honoree Selection Announcement were:

• Berger Singerman, P.A.
• International Warehouse Services, Inc.
• National Maritime Services, Inc.
• Paradise Bank
• SeaChange Solutions, Inc.
• Stiles Corporation

In addition: Allied Barton kindly provided valet parking service; Maritime Art by Bobby R kindly provided event photography; and Your Flower Shoppe kindly provided the floral arrangements for the press annoucement event.

Various levels of award luncheon event sponsorship, individual seating and congratulatory ads are available by visiting Seafarers' House website or by calling 954-734-1580.