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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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Showcase Your Business at
"Show Me The Money!" Expo
The Chamber invites you to showcase your business at the
"Show Me The Money!" Business Expo
Thursday, June 2,
5:30 to 8pm at the Waterfront Inn,
1105 Lake Shore Drive in The Villages.
Download a Registration Form Here
ˇGreat networking.
ˇFree admission & parking.
ˇComplimentary hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks (cash bar available).
ˇEnter to win great door prizes.
ˇAll attendees are entered to win a $100 cash prize.
Space is limited. Register now to ensure your company is on display.
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
May 2, 2011
Hats Off to Our Troops for Bringing
Osama Bin Laden to Justice.
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 Transportation Roundtable at Chamber Lunch Exchange May 11; Win a Kindle and Book Downloads
You can also win a Kindle electronic book reader, courtesy of The Insurance Market Place, and book downloads from Amazon.com, courtesy of Edward Jones-Joe Capporelli in Bushnell.
The Lunch Exchange will be held at 11:30am at the Wildwood Country Resort, 5604 Heritage Blvd. in Wildwood. Chick Fil-A of The Villages will provide a delicious lunch. 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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Small Business Advice: Daily Deal Marketing
 What are Groupon and LivingSocial? How can these hot new Daily Deal Marketers (DDMs) help my small business? Dr. Jerry Osteryoung explains at Florida Trend magazine. Read More Here>> |
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Workforce Mobile Jobs Unit Coming to Sumter County Thursday
 Workforce Central Florida (WCF) is driving its employment and jobs vehicle to Sumter County's Villages Services Center in Wildwood on Thursday, May 5, and again on Tuesday, June 14. Both visits are 10am to 3pm.
The workforce jobs unit is a large RV-like vehicle containing a computer lab with satellite link, an online jobs bank, personal assistance in resume-building and career assessment, a labor market library, personalized training and instructions, job openings search and assistance in applying for available jobs - and all services are FREE! (Thanks to e5 solutions for info.) |
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Protect Yourself and Workers from Heat
 With the summer months approaching, the U.S. Department of Labor is raising awareness about the hazards of heat illness.
Heat illness can be deadly. Every year, thousands of workers become sick from heat exposure on the job. Some of these workers even die. These illnesses and deaths are preventable.
Remember three simple words: water, rest, shade. Drinking water often, taking breaks, and limiting time in the heat can help prevent heat illness. Employers should include these prevention steps in worksite training and plans. Also, it's important to know and look out for the symptoms of heat illness in yourself and others during hot weather. Plan for an emergency and know what to do -acting quickly can save lives! Read More Here>> |
 Help the Chamber Plan for the 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. |
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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Member News
Events and information from your fellow chamber members.
Lake-Sumter Community College Makes"Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence" Top 120
 Lake-Sumter Community College was notified this week that it is one of 120 community colleges eligible for the Aspen Institute's "Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence."
The selection was chosen from a national pool of nearly 1,200 colleges using publicly available data on student outcomes. LSCC was one of 14 Florida community colleges selected, the most schools from any state. Full Story
Workforce Central Florida to hold Virtual Job Fair
The Virtual Job Fair runs from Monday, May 8, through Friday, May 13. It is a week-long online recruiting event for showcasing your jobs to high-caliber job seekers. Deadline for booth registration is Friday, May 6. 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 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.
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>>
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities will host a Disability Volunteer/Job Expo to commemorate AmeriCorps Week on Saturday, May 14 from 10am to 2pm at the Mission Inn Resort in Howey in the Hills. Read More Here>>
Wildwood Athletic Club to hold its 4th Annual Fishing Tournament. May 28 is the date for this fund raising event. All proceeds go directly to help athletes in the Wildwood School system. They are also looking for gift donations for the raffle door price. Contact Lester Lucas with any question at 352-303-8066. 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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