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The 561 Local Weekly · Issue 1 · Oct 17, 2026

Hello, 561.

New local businesses, jobs and things to do across Palm Beach County.

Hi neighbor!

Welcome to the very first issue of The 561 Local Weekly. Every week you'll find businesses to know, local jobs, things to do, and a little something for the bosses and managers out there.

561 Local started with one simple idea: local businesses do better when their neighbors know they exist. Thanks for being here from the start.

— Tisha
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Flyer for Special Chill-N-Grill at JoJo's Rawbar & Grill
Sun · Oct 18

Special Chill-N-Grill

5–9 PM · 13889 Wellington Trace, Suite A-20, Wellington

A familiar face is back behind the grill for one special Sunday evening of live-fire grilling.

Flyer for Fall Festival at Gaines Park
Sat · Oct 24

Fall Festival @ Gaines Park

4–6 PM · 1501 N Australian Ave, West Palm Beach

Costumes, candy buckets, music and games. A free family evening from the City's Parks and Recreation Department. Children must be with an adult 18 or older.

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Work close to home

Full-timePosted Oct 15

CDL Drivers

Goode Companies of Florida (GCF) · Lake Park

Up to $1,600/week

Experienced ASL and frontload waste-industry drivers. Weekly performance bonus, health, dental, vision and 401(k).

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Full-timePosted Oct 15

Assistant Manager

Cool Clean Car Wash · Boca Raton

Car wash experience preferred, but open to fast learners. Valid driver's license, basic computer knowledge and good customer service skills.

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The Manager's Corner

The Incentive-Initiative

I've spent about 19 years managing teams in retail, and if I've learned one thing, it's this: people give their best to the places that see their best.

That's the heart of what I call the Incentive-Initiative. Good employees aren't found, they're grown. And the fastest way to grow them is to notice the effort, reward it on purpose, and make sure everyone knows what winning looks like on your team.

Three ways to start

Be specific with praise."Great job" fades by lunch. "You handled that upset customer with real patience" sticks for weeks.
Ask before you reward.Not everyone wants the same thing. One person wants a gift card, another wants first pick of the schedule. Ask.
Keep your word.A small reward you actually deliver beats a big promise you forget.
Try this weekAsk each person on your team one question: "What's one small thing that would make your week better here?" Write the answers down, and make one of them happen within seven days.

This is T.E.A.M. at work: Together Everyone Achieves More.

Know a boss who treats their people right? Nominate them for a Good Boss Shoutout at info@561local.com.

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