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Economic Report
Sumter Home Sales Rebound in March
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Home sales and home prices in Sumter County rose in March over the previous year, according to the Realtors Association of Lake and Sumter Counties. Read More Here>>
Florida House Rolls Back Growth Limits
The Florida House passed legislation that would lift most state controls over urban sprawl, leaving local governments to deal with the issue.
Read More Here>>
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Cheer the USA at First Thursday
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The First Thursday networking reception on May 5 will be a chance to show your patriotic fervor. It's at Beef O'Brady's, 2586 CR 48 in Bushnell. Wear your red, white and blue and show your American pride! No RSVP is required and admission is free to chamber members.
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Sumter County Business Summit Wednesday
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Get current business updates and practical business information at the Sumter County Economic Development Business Summit, Wed., April 27. Sumter Chamber members save $5 on registration. Read More Here>>
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Monday, May 9
10:00am
556 E. SR44, Wildwood
Located at the TA Travel Center adjacent to I-75. Celebrate their total store remodel and grand re-opening.
(Rescheduled)
Tuesday, May 10
4:00pm
Board of County Commissioners,
Shady Brook Greenway
Located in Lake Panasoffkee, take a right after the rr tracks going West on 470.
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Sumter County Chamber E-News
April 25, 2011
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 Help the Chamber Plan for Future; Win a Free Lunch
Your chamber of commerce is developing its strategic plan for serving businesses in 2012 and beyond, and needs your input. Please take a minute to tell us what you feel should be the Sumter County Chamber's priorities in the coming years. Please click here to tell us how we can best address your business' needs. All members who respond will be entered in a drawing to win a free Chamber Lunch Exchange.
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 Transportation Roundtable at Chamber Lunch Exchange Transportation projects in Sumter County, including the planned widening of I-75, will be the topic of the May 11 Chamber Lunch Exchange. Beata Stys-Palasz, Florida DOT Project Manager for the widening project, has been invited to discuss plans to improve safety and capacity on I-75 from the Hernando/Sumter county line to south of Florida's Turnpike. T.J. Fish, Executive Director of the Lake/Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization, will also discuss the Transportation 2035 long-range transportation plan.
The Lunch Exchange will be held at 11:30am at the Wildwood Country Resort, 5604 Heritage Blvd. in Wildwood. The cost to attend is $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. RSVP's are required and can be made by calling the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce at 352-793-2120 or e-mailing sumter-coc@sumterchamber.org. |
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Member News
Events and information from your fellow chamber members.
Leesburg Regional Medical Center's Alliance Lab is pleased to recognize the vital contributions of its highly skilled team of Medical Laboratory Professionals during National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 24 - 30, 2011.
Melon Patch Theater and Patchwork Productions presents The Secret Garden
Our afternoon class will be performing at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 28th for all homeschoolers, daycare or any other groups which would like to attend. The tickets for this special performance are $5.00 each. There will be two other performances, one on Friday April 29th at 7pm, and Saturday April 30, at 2pm. The show is $5 for students and $10 for adults. Call 352.787.3013 for more information.
Register Online Now for Lake-Sumter Community College Summer Term Classes
Two of the college's summer terms start May 9. The seven-week Term A continues through June 23, while the 14-week Term A Extended ends August 11. These terms offer the perfect opportunities for college and university students to pick up some extra credits or complete that required course over the summer. Read More Here>>
6th Annual Tracy's Point Youth Fishing Tournament
May 21 - Entry fee is $30 per person. There will be two age divisions; 6 thru 12 and 13 thru 17. Winners are awarded for top 3 places in each age group based on the most weight out of 10 pan fish. First place in each division gets $300; $150 for 2nd and $50 for 3rd, with one award of $100 for the largest trash fish including Gar fish, Mudfish, Catfish and Tilapia. Registration forms are available at the Tracy's Point Bait and Tackle Shop. This is a not-for-profit event. Sponsors are needed. Contact Steve Lind at 352-793-8060 for information.
No-cost Summer Help Available for Eligible 
Companies
Are you looking for summer help?
WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA (WCF) is offering the Summer Job Connection program, an employment program that will provide summer work experience in local jobs for a limited number of young adults ages 16-21.
Yes, WCF will pay the wages of the young adults in the program, who will work 35 hours a week at $8.25 per hour for six to 12 weeks. Read More Here>>
The Florida National Cemetery Joint Veterans Committee (JVC) will sponsor the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Florida National Cemetery on Monday, May 31, 2011 at 11am. Brigadier General James S. Hartsell, Deputy Commanding General will be the Guest speaker. For further information, please contact the cemetery office - Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm at 352-793-7740.
Deaf and Hearing Services of Lake & Sumter Counties will have their 6th Annual Plant Sale fundraiser on Saturday, May 14, from 8am to 1pm. It will be located at 220 South 9th Street, Leesburg. Jonathan Squires, "The Plant Guy" will speak about Florida Friendly Plants and will be available to answer questions. Proceeds benefit individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Food and refreshments will be available. For questions call 352-323-0757. Read More Here>>
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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 us at sumter-coc@sumterchamber.org.
Sincerely,
Andrew Cripps, Executive Director
Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
Visit our website at
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