Gail Bulfin Named Seafarers’ House
Business Leader of the Year
January 4, 2024 – FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Seafarers’ House is pleased to announce that Gail Bulfin, Senior Vice President – Investor Relations for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Broward County’s economic development partnership, has been selected as our 2024 South Florida Business Leader of the Year.
Bulfin will be honored at the 2024 South Florida Business Leaders’ Luncheon hosted by Cliff Berry, Inc. and Total Marine Solutions to benefit Seafarers’ House. The luncheon is Chaired by Julie Berry, CBRE Marina & Shipyard Investments, and will take place April 25 at Lauderdale Yacht Club.
Honorees for the South Florida Business Leaders Award are selected by their peers. Acknowledged leadership, entrepreneurial background, philanthropic contributions to the communities where they live and work, as well as long-term contributions to the success, diversity and breadth of the South Florida business community, are all considerations for this award.
Bulfin has a close connection to the community. She directs the Port Everglades Action Team along with her partners from the Port Everglades Association and the Broward Workshop, designed to educate the business community on the Port and to advocate for federal and state support.
Gail plays an instrumental role in the collaboration between the Port and business communities and her efforts have resulted in accomplishments that ensure long-term and sustainable economic growth in South Florida,” stated Jennifer Stewart, Executive Director of Seafarers’ House.
The 15,000 sq ft. Seafarer’s House officially opened November 2023, and includes a meditation garden, expanded recreation areas, a custom store for personal items and other essentials, space for training, meetings and professional development, and an indoor/outdoor café so mariners can enjoy a hot meal.
“Port Everglades is an economic powerhouse for Broward County, and the Seafarers’ House cares for the thousands of hardworking men and women who keep the ships moving in and out of the port,” said Bulfin.
Bulfin joins the ranks of distinguished previous honorees including recipients such as DodieKeith-Lazowick, President and Managing Principal of KEITH, Peggy Nordeen, CEO of Starmark International, Inc. Bob Swindell, President and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance: Bob Moss, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Moss & Associates; and J. David Armstrong Jr., former President, Broward College.
The annual luncheon is a fundraiser for the mission of Seafarers’ House. Tickets are available for $125. Various levels of event sponsorship and support opportunities are available by visiting www.seafarershouse.org or by calling 954-734-1580.
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ABOUT SEAFARERS’ HOUSE
Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades is an award-winning non-profit organization supported by the faith-based community as well as by labor, business and civic leaders with a mission “to offer refuge, resources, renewal and respect to the maritime community through multi-faith service.” Open throughout the year, Seafarers’ House is a safe, friendly place where mariners can connect with their families, relax, or get emergency assistance if needed. With the help of its supporters and volunteers, Seafarers’ House offers many services including free transportation, Internet access, counseling services, and liaison with authorities as well as recreational facilities. Seafarers’ House was honored as the 2015 Seafarer Advocate of the Year by Lloyd’s List North America and received the 2014 Salute to Business award from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. In 2012, Seafarers’ House was honored with the Seafarers’ Center of the Year award from the International Committee on Seafarers’ Welfare – the first American agency to receive this international honor. For additional information visit www.seafarershouse.org.