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Spaces filling fast 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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Chamber Ambassadors
Being a Chamber Ambassador is a great way to meet new businesspeople coming into the chamber, and to make new contacts. The Chamber Ambassadors are organized to provide networking opportunities for members and to help enhance the Chamber's customer service focus. If you are a member and are interested in becoming a Chamber Ambassador, please contact the Chamber office at 352-793-3099.
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Sumter County Chamber E-News
Monday, May 16, 2011
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 Florida's New Economic Developer-In-Chief Gray Swoope, the former Executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority and the new president of Enterprise Florida, recently talked to Florida Trend magazine about his new job. [Photo: Colin Hackley]
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Handy guide to social media
Are you baffled by all the various social media sites, and figuring out which ones can benefit your business? CMO.com has a handy guide to social media sites you can download and print out 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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 Your Input Is Needed: Help the Chamber Plan for the Future
Your chamber of commerce is meeting Friday, May 20, to develop 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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More than $100,000 in Leads Shared!
Build your customer base at 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's Computer Institute is offering a variety of non-credit computer classes at its Leesburg and South Lake campuses. These courses are helpful in the home and workplace, and begin in June. Read More Here>>
Melon Patch Theater presents Joseph and the Amazing  Technicolor Dreamcoat
"Joseph" is the musical sensation of the season and it opened at The Melon Patch Theater on Friday and will run for two more weekends: May 20, 21, 22, and 27, 28, 29. Tickets are on sale now. Call the box office at (352) 787-3013. Witness your favorite Melon Patch Players in this rollicking Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice adaptation of the Genesis story. It will fill your heart with joy, and the costumes are a veritable palette for the eyes.
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.
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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