Description

The Government and Community Affairs Committee at the Chamber serves as
a vital bridge between businesses and the our community.

Our mission is to empower our members to stay informed, advocate for their interests, and actively participate in shaping the future of Boynton Beach and beyond.

 Building Opportunity Locally: How Inclusive County Contracting Grows Small Businesses

Antonia Smith: Outreach & Public Information Coordinator
Office of Small Business Development, Palm Beach County

About our Speaker:
Antonia Smith, M.S., is the Outreach and Public Information Coordinator at the Palm Beach County Office of Small Business Development. As the public face of the office, Antonia develops and implements outreach campaigns, crafts press releases and informational materials, coordinates events and workshops, and serves as the primary media contact for small-business programs and funding announcements. Her work connects local entrepreneurs to procurement opportunities, technical assistance, and county resources designed to help small, minority- and women-owned businesses thrive. 

Antonia frequently represents Palm Beach County at community and business-group meetings and delivers presentations on how to do business with the county, small-business funding programs, and youth entrepreneurship initiatives. She has been featured in county videos and public presentations that highlight programs supporting young and emerging entrepreneurs. 

Before and alongside her county work Antonia maintains an active presence on professional networks and collaborates with chambers and local partners to broaden the reach of OSBD services across Palm Beach County. Contact information listed publicly for her office includes the West Palm Beach OSBD address and her outreach phone line/email for media and partnership inquiries.