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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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Make the Most of Your Chamber Membership
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Join us for 12@12!
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Join us for a small group lunch and a review of Chamber membership benefits on Tuesday, May 17, noon to 1pm at Thomas Langley Medical Center. We'll discuss how you can get the most benefit from being a member of the county's premier business organization.
12@12 is sponsored by SECO Energy.
Call 352-793-3099 to RSVP.
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Ribbon Cuttings
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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
Monday, May 9, 2011
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 RSVP for Chamber Lunch Exchange May 11; Win a Kindle and Book Downloads
The chamber's Leads Group Sunrise, which meets Tuesdays in Wildwood, and Leads Group Lunch, which meets Mondays in Bushnell, will give away 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. Be sure to stop by the Leads Groups table and drop your business card.
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 for members and $15 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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2011 Legislative Session Ends
 The 2011 Florida legislative session ended on Saturday. Download the Florida Chamber's summary of business legislation here. Note: The Sumter County Chamber's June 8 Lunch Exchange, presented by the Governmental Affairs Committee, will feature a legislative update by Sen. Alan Hayes and Rep. Marlene O'Toole. |
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Minimum Wage to Rise June 1
The state's minimum wage will increase by 6 cents an hour to $7.31 on June 1 after a judge agreed that the state's employment agency was miscalculating the rate. Source: Associated Press Read More Here>> |
Chamber Members Save Half Off
New Entrepreneurial Institute
 The Business Resources Center of Lake-Sumter Community College is launching a Sumter County Entrepreneurial Institute this spring. Whether you are in business or thinking about going into business this 10-week 30-hour Institute will be a real asset in your planning and/or managing your business.
Sumter County Chamber members receive a 50% discount on tutition.
Start Date: Wednesday, June 8 Times: 6 to 9PM Location: Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Road (CR 139), Wildwood, Fla. Duration: 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings concluding on August 10. Graduation on August 17. Cost: Chamber of Commerce Members: regularly $165 now $82.50. Non-Members: $195 All courses will be taught by successful business professionals sharing real life, proven and practical strategies and experiences. For more information, call 352-365-3579. Read More Here>>
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 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. |
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Member News
Events and information from your fellow chamber members.
Workforce Central Florida to hold Virtual Job Fair
The Virtual Job Fair runs today through Friday, May 13. It is a week-long online recruiting event for showcasing your jobs to high-caliber job seekers. 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.
Homes in Partnership Inc. will celebrate 36 years of Mutual Self Help Housing with its annual appreciation dinner on October 13. The dinner will be held at the Orlando Sheraton Hotel in Maitland. Secure your sponsorship and support Homes in Partnership's commitment to affordable housing. 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>>
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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