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First Thursday at Banks-Page Theus | 
410 Webster St., Wildwood | |
April 7, 5:30-7:30pm
Free admission to Chamber Members
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Wildwood
Antique Mall
Wildwood, FL
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Ribbon Cuttings | |
Tuesday, April 12
4:00pm
Board of County Commissioners,
Shady Brook Greenway
Located in Lake Panasoffkee, take a right after the rr tracks going West on 470.
Thursday, April 21
4:00pm
Lifestream Behavioral
Center
410 East Belt Ave., Bushnell
Join them in celebration of AIMS program.
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Sumter County Chamber E-News
April 4, 2011 |
Let's Set a Record!
Sumter County government's economic development agency has issued a friendly challenge to businesses to set an attendance record at the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce's April Lunch Exchange. Rick Dodge, president of e5 solutions, issued the challenge to more than 90 business leaders at the chamber's March 2 Lunch Exchange, promising that if more than 100 attend the April event, e5 solutions will contribute $300 to the chamber.
The Chamber Lunch Exchange, scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 11:30AM at NASCAR RV Resorts at Blueberry Hill, 6233 County Road 609, in Bushnell, is sponsored by SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives.
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 I-75 Widening Meeting Set The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting about plans to widen I-75 from four lanes to six from the Hernando/Sumter county line to south of Florida's Turnpike. The project also includes improvements to the interchanges at CR 476B, State Road 48, and CR 470. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, at the Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Park, East Wing Meeting Room, 1589 CR 459, Lake Panasoffkee. It runs from 5 to 7pm, with brief presentations at 5:30 and 6:30pm. You can view plans for the proposed improvements and speak with FDOT representatives. Read More Here.
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 IRS Tax Center to Help Small Businesses The IRS' Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center offers a one stop assistance center for filing your business returns. This includes Highlights of Tax Law Changes, Tax Tips, and more. Visit www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html.
There is also a new IRS Video Portal at www.irsvideos.gov/smallbusinesstaxpayer that contains video and audio presentations on topics of interest to small businesses, individuals and tax professionals. You will find video clips of tax topics, archived versions of live panel discussions, webinars, and audio archives of phone forums. And visit the Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop at www.irsvideos.gov/SmallBusinessTaxpayer/VirtualWorkshops for instructional, interactive lessons designed to help new small business owners learn their tax rights and responsibilities to meet their federal tax obligations. |
 Simply Sumter Simply Sumter gives you a taste of what make Sumter County special. It introduces you to a side of Sumter County that is off the beaten path. Do you know what's in your own back yard? Check out the Simply Sumter Restaurant Tour and Antiques and Uniques Tour available on the counters of participating member businesses. You might find that there's more hidden in plain sight than you thought. Choosing to shop Sumter first is the best way to support your local community, and Simply Sumter is a great place to start.
We encourage you to display our Simply Sumter brochures in your business. Call the Chamber at 352-793-3099 or stop by our office in Lake Panasoffkee to get brochures for distribution at your site. |
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR ADULTS DRASTICALLY REDUCED IN THE SENATE BUDGET [FULL STORY]
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Member News
Events and information from your fellow chamber members.
Jackson Hewitt is offering a special for students who  may not have to file but are entitled to the student credit of UP TO $1000--even if they have had NO income-- as long as NO ONE else has claimed them on another return. Learn More
Jackson Hewitt Special for Seniors - 65/65 -If you are 65 or over we will do your return for $65 ON WEDNESDAYS. Learn more
TAX FILING SEASON IS ALMOST OVER - 3 WEEKS REMAIN - LET JACKSON HEWITT HELP YOU WITH FILING YOUR TAXES. Click here for money saving coupons
City of Wildwood to have a City Logo Design
Competition - DEADLINE IS
APRIL 4, 2011
As the City of Wildwood continues to grow and change, the City Commission believes that a new logo is necessary to better represent our community. The Mayor and Commission are inviting the community to enter into this competition to create and design a logo that would truly represent the City of Wildwood. The logo will become the symbol of our community throughout the City on official documents, on marquees, vehicles, etc. The City is requesting your talents to design our new logo. The winning entry will receive a $500 cash prize. Competition Guidelines Contest Conditions of Entry Contest Entry Form
 The Alzheimer's Family Organization is having a Support Group Leader Orientation/In-Service on Friday, April 15, 2011 at Spring Oaks, 7251 Grove Rd., Brooksville - Hernando County from 9:30am - 12:30pm. Refreshments will be served. The purpose of this meeting is to instruct individuals in the running and proper function of a Support Group. Training is open to the public and is free. You must register by calling 727-848-8888 or 888-496-8004.
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park presents "Art In The Park" April 9, 2011 from 8:00am - 4:00pm. This is their first Art show featuring fine, affordable art by talented local artists. Click here for Registration Form Learn More about Art In The Park
CEMEX CELEBRATES EARTH DAY
Join Cemex at the Sumter Environmental Education Center at Cemex's Center Hill Quarry - 530 W. Kings Hwy, Center Hill, FL on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Food and Refreshments - Tours - SANDesign Artristry - Door Prizes and Entertainment by Local Schools. For more info contact Jenna Register at jregister@cemexusa.com
2011 SCARC, Inc. Benefit Golf  Tournament Friday, May 6 beginning at 12:30PM at Shady Brook Golf Club. For more information call SCARC, Inc. at 352/793-5156 or visit the website www.scarcinc.com
The Southwest Florida Water Management District  urges year-round water conservation. Water levels may rise and fall, but our water resources remain limited. The District encourages efficient, non-wasteful uses of water to sustain our high quality of life. For more information about ways to conserve water, contact the District at 1-800-423-1476 or visit the District's web site at WaterMatters.org.
Lake-Sumter Community College Students Compete in Computer Programming Competition
Teams of students from four area colleges participated in the first Central Florida Intercollegiate Computer Programming Competition on March 19. [FULL STORY]
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Build Your Client Base!
Join one of our Leads Groups.
LEADS LUNCH
every Monday at noon,
Beef O'Brady's, 2586 W. CR48, Bushnell
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LEADS SUNRISE
every Tuesday at 7:30AM
Wildwood Country Resort,
5604 Heritage Blvd., Wildwood
These groups are active networking and referral groups of local business people, providing a variety of products and services. You are invited to attend a meeting. Bring business cards, brochures, etc. For details call the Chamber office at 352-793-3099.
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Remember, our chamber of commerce is here to serve you and your business. If you have a suggestion for how we can help, please call us at 352-793-3099 or e-mail is at sumter-coc@sumterchamber.org.
Sincerely,
Andrew Cripps, Executive Director
Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
Visit our website at
www.sumterchamber.org |
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