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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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Sign up for the Florida Chamber's Grassroots Action & Information Network by CLICKING HERE.
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Welcome! New Chamber Members
CONSTRUCTION - RESIDENTIAL
Adams Homes
Gina Junglas
6175 SW 47th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34474
Phone: (352) 369-4663
ginajunglas@yahoo.com
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Chamber News & Events
August 11: Ribbon Cutting, The Orthopaedic Institute, 4 PM. 1710 SE 16th Avenue, Ocala.
August 16: Power Series Workshop, 7:30 AM. Topic, Search Engine Optimization, presenter, Rasmussen College. Call the Chamber to RSVP, 352-629-8051.
August 17: The Chamber's International Business Council monthly meeting. 9AM in the Chamber Boardroom. Please join us for the next installation in our ongoing series of Exporting Case Studies by local businesses. Our guest speaker will be Ray Rogers from RKR & Associates Office Furnishings and Interior Products. Ray will be discussing his experience with the Export Directory and his company's experience in foreign markets. We hope that you will be able to join us for this informative presentation and discussion. Please RSVP your attendance to Tamara@ocalacc.com
August 18: Business After Hours - Ocala Gran Prix, 5 - 7 PM. 4121 NW 44th Avenue, Ocala.
August 23: Chamber 101, New & Prospective Member Orientation, 5:30 - 6:30 PM, Chamber Upstairs Boardroom, 310 SE 3rd Street, Ocala.
August 26: Ribbon Cutting, Project Hope of Marion County, Inc. 10 AM, 830 NE 28th Street, Ocala.
September 13: Ocala/Marion Chamber of Commerce Net Perking at Your Local Red Cross! Join us to launch and discuss two new disaster preparedness and prevention programs that can help increase Marion County business and community sustainability before, during and after disasters. Limited to first 30 to RSVP to Felecia@ocalacc.com
Itinerary:
8-8:30 AM- Sign-in, breakfast, networking
8:30-9 AM- Program
9-9:30 AM-Q & As, more networking
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.felecia@ocalacc.com.
The Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce will embark on our Inaugural Legislative Fly In, September 12-14. This is an innovative and exciting opportunity for the business community of Ocala and Marion County because it gives us a chance to be seen and heard by our Federal decision makers in Washington D.C. Please click here to visit the event page, or contact Tamara@ocalacc.com for more information.
Hispanic Business Council moving to bi-monthly meetings. The Hispanic Business Council will be meeting bi-monthly through the rest of 2011. The HBC will be meeting on the second Thursday of September and November at 8:30 AM. Be sure to check the Chamber calendar for information on our upcoming Segundo Tuesday events in October and December.
Save the date! The 38th Annual Chamber Golf Classic is Friday, October 28th at Golden Hills Golf & Turf Club. Get your team together! Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
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From the Membership Desk
How well do you know your Chamber? Conversely, how well does your Chamber Staff and Leadership know you? You, as Members, are central to this organization's existence. The better acquainted we are with you, your organization, and the value of what you have to offer, the more effectively your Chamber can promote you. Let us be an advocate for your business and a champion for your organization! Let us help motivate consumers to patronize your business or learn more about what you do! How, you ask? Please mark your calendars for our next "Chamber 101" orientation session (see above calendar for the details on this month's event on August 23rd) where you can meet the Chamber Staff and learn about how to maximize the benefits offered through Membership - or call your Member Care Team today at 352-629-8051 to schedule a visit with a representative from Chamber Staff. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Member News
Prescription Drug Discount Program Launched by Always Best Care Senior Services. Click here to read more.
Try Sam's Club for FREE! Click here to learn more.
Benefit Advisors and Edward Jones listed as two of the Best Companies to Work For by Floria Trend Magazine. Click here to read more.
Interfaith wants to know... are you in the club? Click here to learn more.
The Ocala Express Network of the American Business Women's Association Receives Proclamation from Mayor Ewers. Click here to read more.
As the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority develops their 500 acres into a destination for all Floridians and visitors to enjoy, they're working hard to "Make the Land a Hero," in accordance with their comprehensive master plan. This summer, The Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority is proud to focus on the Memorial Tree program - an opportunity for you to purchase an oak tree or trees that will be planted at the Park, providing beauty and shade for decades to come. You're invited to participate in this unique legacy program. Your tree will also come with a lasting, thick granite plaque, custom-engraved to your specifications and mounted near your tree. Click here to view the conceptual perspective of the master plan and click here for a Memorial Tree order form.
Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) names Ocala Utility Services Power Services Director Joe Roos as the 2011 Member of the year. Click here to read more.
Ocala Magazine launches new contest! Click here to read more.
Webster University Relocates to Market Street at Heathbrook. Click here to read more.
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.
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August Member Events
August 10: Power Seeker Workshop - Learn how to stand out from the crowd in today's touch labor market. 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM at the College of Central Florida's Klein Conference Center (3001 SW College Road, Ocala, 34474). Click here for more information.
August 11: Marion Regional Manufacturers Association's 2nd Annual MRMA Vendor Fair at the College of Central Florida. Are you a manufacturing company looking for ways to improve your company's efficiency and profitability? Does your business support the manufacturing or distribution business sector? If your answer is yes, then the MRMA Vendor Fair is the place for you. 10 AM - 3 PM at the College of Central Florida's Klein Center.
August 12 - 14: Buy Local for Back to School & Enjoy Sales Tax Holiday. The back-to-school sales tax holiday is returning to Florida this weekend. During this weekend tax holiday, clothing valued under $75 and school supplies under $15 can be purchased tax free no matter how many total items are purchased. Take advantage of this opportunity and support your local retailers and Chamber members at the same time. CLICK HERE to search the Chamber Business Directory to find Chamber members by business category. Save Jobs. Buy Local.
Until August 13: Customer Appreciation Week at Staples. Treat yourself to 10% off! Click here to learn more!
August 15: Take Charge of Your Business Future at the FREE Connect B2B Expo! Ocala Hilton 1-9PM. Attend informative seminars presented by business experts from a variety of fields from Public Relations and Media Strategy to Branding and Social Media, form new alliances on the Expo floor, and Ask-The-Expert sessions will allow you to receive one-on-one advice from industry experts, all FREE. Mix and mingle in a relaxed setting at our after-hours poolside networking mixer ($20 per person). For more information or to register to exhibit please visit www.ConnectB2BExpo.com!
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.
August 20: Dancing the Night Away: Dinner, wine and dancing! Beneficiary: Marion County YMCA (money goes to Scholarship program which provides financial support to youth, adults, families and seniors participate in Y activities who could not otherwise afford to do so), 7 PM at the Hilton Ocala (3600 SW 36th Ave.). Attire: Black Tie Optional. Cost: $100 per person; $1,200 Coprorate Table of 10. Presenting Sponsor: The Institute of Cardiovascular Excellence. For tickets and sponsor information, call: 352.812.0663
August 20: 3rd Annual Antiques & Collectibles Appraisal-thon to benefit the Honor Flight Network. 12 - 4 PM at Angela Santos VFW Post 4781, 9401 SW 110th Street (just off HWY 200, across from Oak Run). Appraising personal jewelry, coins, and WWII era memorabilia, NO stamps or large furniture. Donations for appraisals are $5 per item (limit 6 items please). For more information please contact Al May at 352-239-0091 or Trey Adams at 352-433-6660.
August 25: Verteks Consulting and Barracuda Networks hosting an informative luncheon at Bonefish Grill, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Learn the latest trends in content security, data protection, disaster recovery and application delivery solutions to improve your company's productivity.
August 26: Highland Memorial Park, Ocala's Premier Memorial Park, is hosting a charity picnic to benefit "Success By 6" from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The mission of Success By 6 is to help children ages birth through age six to have access to high quality childcare and educational experiences. Come out and support this great charity! 1515 NE Third Street in Ocala (2 blocks behind the Cascades Office Complex). Lunch will be served on a donation basis with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Success By 6. For more information, call 369.1020.
August 26: Hope Villas Ribbon Cutting & Open House. 10 AM, 830 NE 28th Street, Ocala. Please RSVP by August 24 to Diana@projecthopeocala.org
August 31: Talent Marketplace Career Fair. 8 AM - 1 PM at the College of Central Florida's Klein Conference Center (3001 SW College Road, Ocala, 34474). Click here for more employer information.
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Job seeker? Click here for more information.
Want to add an event or news item to the e-Connect? Email brittany@ocalacc.com
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