For Immediate Release
For Further Information:
Stefan Petrella, SPetrella@starshep.com
Starkweather & Shepley Celebrates Successful Fundraising Event in
West Palm Beach to Support Philanthropy Tank
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – OCTOBER 2026 – Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc. is proud to announce the success of its annual fundraising event, held this year at The Park in West Palm Beach. The event brought together business leaders, community partners, and supporters for a day of networking, relationship-building, and philanthropy in support of an organization making a meaningful impact on the local community.
Proceeds from the event benefited Philanthropy Tank, an organization dedicated to empowering and inspiring the next generation of changemakers. Through its programs, Philanthropy Tank challenges and equips students to develop and implement sustainable, service-driven solutions to issues affecting their communities. By providing young people with the resources, guidance, and support to turn ideas into action, the organization helps cultivate the next generation of community leaders.
“Supporting organizations that invest in the future of our communities is an important part of who we are as a firm,” said Andrew J. Fotopulos, Chairman and CEO of Starkweather & Shepley. “Philanthropy Tank gives young people the opportunity to identify challenges, develop meaningful solutions, and see firsthand how their ideas can make a difference. We are proud to support its mission and grateful to everyone who came together to make this event a success.”
Starkweather & Shepley extends its sincere thanks to everyone who helped make the event possible. Their participation reinforces the power of bringing people together around a common purpose and investing in the future of the communities we serve.
For more information on Starkweather & Shepley, please contact Stefan Petrella at spetrella@starshep.com.
About Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc.
Founded in 1879, Starkweather & Shepley is the 57th largest insurance brokerage firm in the U.S. and a recognized Top 10 Best Places to Work in Insurance, mid-sized company by Business Insurance. Privately held in trust since 1935, S&S specializes in commercial, personal, and employee benefits insurance, as well as risk management services. Through its partnership with Assurex Global, S&S also offers national and international expertise. The firm is headquartered in East Providence, Rhode Island, with additional locations in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida.
