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"A Decade of Remembrance Honoring 9/11 - Today and Always"
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The Chamber's Retired Professionals & Executives Group (RPEG) is hosting a 9/11 Anniversary tribute sponsored by Hospice of Marion County.
WHEN: September 6, 2011
WHERE: Circle Square Cultural Center
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Welcome! New Chamber Members
PLUMBING & PLUMBING SUPPLIES
Roto Rooter
Matthew Hogsed
5822 NE 55th Place
Gainesville, FL 32609
Phone: (352) 373-7828
Matthew.Hogsed@rrsc.com
www.rotorooter.com/ocala
CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS & FOUNDATIONS
Voices for Children of North Central Florida
Susan I. Carpenter
P.O. Box 4062
Ocala, FL 34478
Phone: (352)362-7938
SHRTLDY@bellsouth.net
www.voicesofcentralfl.com
ADVERTISING, GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING
Group 5 & Associates, Inc.
Melissa Morris
1210 NW 14th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: (352)377-1338
melissam@group5advertising.com
www.group5advertising.com |
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Chamber News & Events
July 26: Chamber 101, New and Prospctive Member Orientation. 5:30 - 6:30 PM at the Chamber. 310 SE 3rd Street, Ocala.
July 26: ELO Lunch & Learn at the Ocala Golf Club, 11:30 AM. Guest speakers Jack White & Chris Challis of White Challis Redevelopment. Sponsored by My Son's Catering. Please call the Chamber to RSVP. (352-629-8051)
July 27: Ribbon Cutting: Cardiowaltz, 6:30 PM at Tuscawilla Park, 516 NE Sanchez Avenue, Ocala.
July 28: Ribbon Cutting, Gentiva Health Services, 5 PM. 311 SE 17th Place, Ocala.
July 29: Ribbon Cutting, Alpha Barbers, 1 PM. 1524 N Magnolia Ave., Ocala.
August 1: 12 at 12 Luncheon with Leadership, 12 noon at the Chamber. Seating is limiteid, please call the Chamber for availability.
August 1: Ribbon Cutting, Webster University, 5 PM. 4414 SW College Road, Suite 942, Ocala (Market Street at Heathbrook).
They're going fast! The Buy Local Business Expo is back! Business to business opportunities abound and general public exposure ensures your business will be visited by thousands! September 24 at the Paddock Mall, 10 AM - 4 PM. Call Felecia Prather for more information, 352-629-8051 or email, felecia@ocalacc.com.
Save the date! The 38th Annual Chamber Golf Classic. Friday, October 28th at Golden Hills County Club. Get your team together now and stay tuned for more information coming soon! |
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From the Membership Desk
Give yourselves a pat on the back! For the second year in a row, your Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce has been recognized nationally for our growth by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) organization! Among Chambers of Commerce our size, O/MCCC has ranked among the top 3 for new member revenue growth among our peers! The passion and enthusiasm you share for this Chamber of Commerce has translated into a willingness to refer friends and colleagues, enabling the continued underwriting of quality opportunities to connect with your community, professionally develop, and utilize resources and tools to help grow your business. THANK YOU, Members of the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce, for a job well done! To refer a friend or with a question, concern or request to engage more fully in your Membership, please contact your Member Care Team at 352-629-8051.
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Member News
From new equipment and aerobics classes to a freebie for Chamber members...there is a lot going on at the Marion County YMCA! Click here to read more.
The Refuge Foundation is now sponsoring scholarships to the citizens of our local community for admission into The Refuge Transitions Intensive Outpatient Program. Click here to read more.
HeritageBank of the South Names New Market President for Ocala - Lori Boring will lead Bank's local team. Click here to read more.
Florida Cattlemen's Association awards Circle Square Ranch with Environmental Stewardship Award. Click here to read more. |
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July Events
July 26: Join the Ocala Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association as they host their annual Toolkit for Success Seminar, "PoweR on! Stay 'Current'" on Tuesday, July 26th from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce Boardroom. This year's program includes speaker Ken Knorr, CEO of THAT! Company, an ethics roundtable discussion, and speaker Mike Griffin, VP of Communications for Disney. The registration is $50 ($45 for non profits) and includes breakfast, lunch, and a Media Contact CD. For additional information and to register go visit http://www.fpraocala.org . Hurry...space is limited and it is expected to fill up fast!
July 26: Don't be a victim, Metro Crime Prevention of Florida will be in our area conducting a FREE Crime Prevention Seminar, at 11:00 AM at Christ's Church of Marion County, 6768 SW 80th Street, Ocala. Learn how to protect yourself against IDENTITY THEFT, PURSE SNATCHING, FRAUD & SCAMS and much, much more. You don't want to miss this FREE program. Contact the church office at 861-6182 or email at info@ccomc.org to register.
July 26: Marion County Fair Tax Presentation at the Belleview Public Library, 6 - 8 PM. 13145 SE Hwy 484 in Belleview.
July 30: REGISTRATION FEE REDUCED! The BMW dealership in Ocala will host the BMW Golf Cup 2011 at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club on Saturday, July 30, with a shotgun start at 8:30 AM. All proceeds benefit the Ocala Symphony Orchestra. The format is Individual Stroke Play, 18 holes low gross and low net (80% of your handicap). All players must have a verifiable USGA Handicap (no exceptions). The entry fee HAS BEEN REDUCED TO $95 per player. For more information visit http://www.bmw-golfsport.com/.
July 30: The Ranch Fitness Center & Spa Open House, 10 AM - 3 PM. 8385 SW 80th Street. 352-861-8180 for more information.
Until August 19: The Marion County YMCA's summer camp. Available for school-aged kids until August 19th. The theme of the camp is Game On!, and the Y has worked to provide positive, fun activities that build athletic, social and interpersonal skills. Every day, we keep campers happy and moving with swimming, field trips, arts and crafts and sports and games. The cost is $110 per week for members and $160 per week for non-members. Camp activity hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and our extended hours are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. To register, call the YMCA at 352-368-9622 or e-mail jcooke@cfymca.org.
Click here for a full list of July/August Events.
Want to add an event or news item to the e-Connect? Email brittany@ocalacc.com |
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