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INSURANCE & INSURANCE ADJUSTERS
American General Life & Accident
MaryAnne Younger
1007 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 552-4461
 

 

Mark your calendars!

Applications for Leadership Programs will be available on www.OcalaCC.com starting in February of 2012.

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Leadership Ocala/Marion (LOM) - 2012 will mark the 26th year of the LOM program. With over 932 graduates, LOM's mission is to educate, develop and motivate emerging leaders to be involved and committed to meeting the challenges facing our community.  Program sessions are designed by leadership graduates to focus on issues of concern in Marion County.  Held monthly in different locations, sessions include experiential learning and forums with established leaders in economic development, government, education, health care, agriculture, media, environment and culture.

 
 

 

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Leadership Ocala/Marion Youth (LOMY) - Now in its 24th year, LOMY is a program designed to educate and prepare high school juniors for leadership positions through learning experiences and an expanded knowledge of state and local resources and issues.  LOMY also provides the opportunity for students from area schools and diverse backgrounds to work together.  LOMY candidates must apply during the Spring of their Sophomore year to be accepted into the ten month program.

 

For more information on The Chamber's Leadership Programs, please contact Geraldine Bednarz via telephone at 352-629-8051 ext. 107 or email Geraldine@OcalaCC.com

 

 

Chamber News & Events

Friday, January 20: 12 @ 12 Luch with Leadership.  

 

Monday, January 23: Power Series Workshop, 11:30 AM - 1 PM. Topic: Enhance Your Memory, Enhance Your Business, presented by Alan Mong of Freedom Personal Development. RSVP by clicking here.

 

Tuesday, January 24: ELO Lunch & Learn, 11:30 AM at The Chamber. Topic: Vision 2035. Click here to RSVP. 

 

Wednesday, January 25: Cuba Orientation, 5:30 PM at The Chamber. Come learn more about this once in a lifetime opportunity! 

 

Thursday, January 26: Business After Hours at Gettel Ocala, Inc. (BMW/VW Porsche of Ocala). 5 - 7 PM, 3949 SW College Road, Ocala, 34474.

 

Friday, January 27: RPEG Steering Committee Meeting, 10:30 AM at The Chamber. 

 

Friday, January 27: Ribbon Cutting at Maddie's Backyard, 10 AM, 236 SW 10th Street.

 

Monday, January 30: New Member Orientation, 8:30 AM at The Chamber.

 

Wednesday, February 15: Technology Committee Meeting, 8 AM at The Chamber.

 

Note: For all Chamber events and meetings please utilize the parking lot directly behing The Chamber building boardered by 3rd Avenue and 4th Street.

 

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What do business people do when they retire? They join RPEG, the Chamber's Retired Professionals & Executives Group. RPEG members have a lifetime of experience in business and networking - no longer competing for business, they offer their insights to other Chamber members. If you want to do some brainstorming about your business, just call a RPEG member and set up a meeting. No charge, as long as you are a Chamber member in good standing.

 

For a list of RPEG members currently offering mentoring services, their areas of expertise and their contact information, click here.

 

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 SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, March 10th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, The 2012 Health & Wellness Expo at the Paddock Mall.

 

Last year's event drew thousands of visitors and nearly 90 exhibitors. This year over 100 exhibitors are expected to participate in the Expo.

 

This is an excellent opportunity to get your business in front of hundreds of others in the health & wellness profession, as well as to thousands of mall patrons and those who will attend the event specifically to shop your products or service.

 

For more information on the registration process, booth pricing, and sponsorship opportunities for this SELL-OUT event, click HERE or call 352-629-8051 | ext. 106.

 

Sponsored by:

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Member News 

 

Signature Brands adds 40 new jobs to Ocala operations. Click here to read more.

 

Join Chamber member, Dr. Laura McChesney, DC in Supporting Local Charities with Exercise for a Cause! Click here to learn more.

 

Start saving on your utility bill with Florida Express Environmental. Click here for details.

 

Click here for news from the Marion County YMCA.

 

Tranzon Driggers hires new team member! Click here to read more.

 

Click here for a list of winter programs at the Discovery Center.

 

 

January Chamber Connection Newsletter.

 

 News and updates from the Marion Cultural Alliance

 

Marion Scripts, The Marion County Health Department Newsletter 

 

WORDS Newsletter from the Marion County Public Library

 

   

Click here for the County Connection Newsletter

 

 

 

 

From the Membership Desk

 

Do you know that The Chamber's website receives approximately 6,000  hits each month, many of which are searches to our business directory?  If you haven't already taken advantage of your Chamber login portal, this is a good time to start!  Your membership provides you with a robust online web presence through the www.OcalaCC.com website.  You have the ability to populate information for your business such as hours of operation, business description, driving directions, plus much more.  In addition, you can track how many times your business appears in keyword search results and how many times you receive direct hits to your website through The Chamber's website.  Get busy today - because the more active you are with your online presence, the more visible you will be on Internet search engines.  If you have your user ID and password available, go to www.chamberlogin.com to get started, or call your Member Care Team at 352-629-8051 for more information!

 

Upcoming events:

 

Saturday, January 21 & Sunday, January 22: Healthy Happy New Year Open House! 11 AM - 3PM on Saturday and 1 - 3 PM on Sunday. At The Windsor of Ocala, Assisted Living & Memory Care. 2605 SE 18th Ave, Ocala. Call today for more information! 352-873-8000

 

Sunday,  January 22: The Ocala Symphony Orchestra presents its 21st Annual Young Artist Competition Honors Recital, 3 PM at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Auditorium.  $10, general admission.

  

Wednesday - Sunday, January 25 - 29: CF Foundation presents, Dinner Theater, Moon Over Buffalo, 5:45 PM at the Webber Center, Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Road, Ocala. Tickets are $55 each and include a catered meal. For more information call the CF Box Office at 352-746-6721. (Matinee Shows: Saturday and Sunday January 28 - 29 at 12:15 PM.)

 

Thursday, January 26: College of Central Florida, in partnership with Saint Leo University Alumni Career Planning presents "Marketing Yourself for Success." Guest Speaker, Kelley Rexroad, HR Consultant. 6 -8 PM at the CF University Center Ocala Campus. RSVP to Pamela Calero at calerop@cf.edu or by calling 352-873-5808. Space is limited!

 

Friday, January 27: Highland Memorial Park charity picnic to benefit "Youth & Family Alternatives", 11:30 AM - 1 PM at Highland Memorial Park. 1515 NE 3rd Street. For more information, call 369-1020.

 

Saturday, January 28 & Sunday January 29:  Camellia Show, enjoy nature's beauty in the cold of winter! Pioneer Garden Club, 4331 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Admission is free! Hours are 2 - 5 PM on Saturday and 1 -4 PM on Sunday. Visit www.pioneergardenclub.org for more information.  For quetsions or to enter a bloom, call Donna Nichols at 694-2973.

  

 

Click here for a full list of events. 

 

Want to add a news item or an event to the e-Connect? Email details t0 brittany@ocalacc.com

 

 

 

 

 
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