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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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Join The Chamber's
Heart Walk Team as we support the American Heart Association in their mission to stop heart disease and save lives. Click here to join! |
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Welcome! New Chamber Members
MASSAGE THERAPY
Franklin Gonzalez Massage Therapist
Franklin Gonzalez, L.M.T./M.M.P./K.T.C.
1107 NE Silver Springs Blvd.
Unit #4
Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: (352)454-0162
bodyandsoul77@hotmail.com
www.FGmassageocala.com
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Arbonne International - Independent Consultant/District Manager
Bonnie Clark
Ocala, FL
Phone: (865) 556-6297
bonnieellenclark@cfl.rr.com
PUBLISHING
Better Living
Rosemary Angeleri
3000 Bayport Drive
Suite 800
Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: (877) 493-0349
rosemary.angeleri@nytrng.com
www.betterliving.com
CLEANING/JANIORTIAL SERVICE & SUPPLIES
Cassie's Meticulous Touch, Inc.
Cassie Smitty
P.O. Box 731
Orange Lake, FL 32681
Phone: (352) 216-0513
cassierhahn320@yahoo.com
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Chamber News & Events
August 22: Greece Trip 2012 orientation, 5:30 PM at The Chamber. 310 SE 3rd Street, Ocala.
August 23: Power Series workshop , 11:30 AM at The Chamber. Topic: How Blogging and Video Impacts Business Search Ranking. Presenter: John Abegglen and Teresa Hofacker, Rock Creek Internet Services. Call The Chamber to RSVP, 629-8051
August 23: Chamber 101, New & Prospective Member Orientation, 5:30 - 6:30 PM at The Chamber, 310 SE 3rd Street, Ocala.
August 26: Ribbon Cutting, Project Hope of Marion County, Inc. 10:00 AM, 830 NE 28th Street, Ocala.
August 30: Ribbon Cutting/Kickoff Celebration at All About You Women's Boutique, 4:30 - 7:30 PM. Come enjoy Mojo Grill, Brusters Ice Cream, Kettle n' Kernel and the unveiling of the Calendar Girls at 5:30 PM. 4901 East Silver Springs Blvd.
With the possibility of hurricane Irene threatening Florida, we encourage Chamber members to review their plans for business continuity. Click here to read more.
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.
The Buy Local Business Expo is selling out quickly! 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 at 352-629-8051 or email, felecia@ocalacc.com
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 out the Chamber calendar for information on upcoming events.
Register now! The 38th Annual Chamber Golf Classic is Friday, October 28th at Golden Hills Golf & Turf Club. Get your team together for a day of networking & fun! "The golf course is the new boardoom!" Click here for more information.
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From the Membership Desk
Help us become your biggest fan! First and foremost, a sincere Thank You to those of you who have taken your Member Care team up on our offer to set up on-on-one meetings with you to ensure you're getting the most of your investment into the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce! We at the Chamber want to help you succeed, to help motivate your colleagues and community partners to engage with your organization, and to be your biggest fan. Perhaps this relatable quote in the spring edition of "Chamber Executive Magazine" from Kelly Thompson Clark at the Cambridge (MA) Chamber of Commerce says it best, "Like a health club membership, just because you join doesn't mean you immediately get into shape." With questions or to schedule your Member Care appointment, please contact our Member Care Team at 352-629-8051 or via e-mail at Jillienne@ocalacc.com. |
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Member News
News from Community Bank & Trust of Florida: Emily Humphreys-Beher to serve as President of Marion County Estate Planning Council. Click here to read more.
City Panel is seeking Diversity Award Nominations. Click here to read more.
There are several City board openings currently available. 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 Outpatient Program. Click here to read more.
Prescription Drug Discount Program Launched by Always Best Care Senior Services. Click here to read more.
Want to personally expose your business to an audience of 5,000 potential customers? Then come out to the SE Livestock Pavilion on Saturday November 5 and compete for Marion County's best chili! Registration and sponsorships have begun for the 30th annual Marion County Chili Cook Off. Where else would you have the opportunity to meet, mingle, and spice up so many new customers while having a great time? Register your team before September 7th* to get a great discount on your booth! Visit MarionCountyChiliCookOff.org
*Registration deadlines have been extended as the cook off date has changed from last year. |
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August Events
August 23: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Team & Participant Kick Off at Silver Springs Nature's Theme Park Banquet Room (North Gate). 6 - 7 PM. Come learn about Making Stries and find out what it REALLY means to "Put on your pink bra"!
August 25: Vertex Consulting and Barracuda Networks is 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 25: My Wedding Day Expo. A fun and interactive event for future brides and grooms to check out professional wedding and life vendors while enjoying food, entertainment, contests, and great prizes. If you would like to be a vendor, please contact Jackson Koontz at 352-369-4257. Looking also for entertainers! Special pricing for wedding entertainers (does not include DJ). Click here to learn more.
August 25: Rasmussen College, 2011 Summer Career Expo. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on their new campus located at 4755 SW 46th Court, Ocala (next to West Marion Community Hospital). This event is free of charge and open to all organizations to attend. You will have the opportunity to connect face-to-face with current Rasmussen College students and graduates who want to become a vital part of your organization. If you are interested in joining the 30 other participating companies and have positions to fill, contact Monica Gagnon at 352-291-8557 or visit www.Rasmussen.edu/CareerExpo.
August 26: From 4 - 7 PM at the Payless Shoe Source on 4920 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala, friends from ARC Marion will be helping Carmen Brown of The Joy FM with shoe collection and preparation for her project "Carmen Needs New Shoes." To participate, simply bring a pair of new shoes to the drop-off site. All sizes are needed.
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 percent of the proceeds benefiting Success By 6. For more information, call 369.1020.
August 26: Forever Young (50+) presents "Holloywood Nites" at Christ's Church of Marion County. 6 PM. Come dressed as your favorite Hollywood star and walk the red carpet! Prizes awarded for best dressed! 6768 SW 80th Street, Ocala. 352-861-6282.
August 27: Stepping Out on Broadway Social Night and Fashion Show. Diversified Event Productions have partnered with Bill Lodzinski of Lamar Billboards, and MCA, to create a night of Fashion, fun and cupcakes! Saturday, August 27th at the Brick City Arts Center. Food by Stella's Modern Pantry and more. $10 at the door. Black and Red semi formal attire ONLY. The Event starts at 5:00 PM and Fashion show at 5:30 PM. Please Come out and have fun!!
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 information.
Click here for a full list of events.
Want to add an event or news item to the e-Connect? Email brittany@ocalacc.com
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