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Sen. Hays to Speak at Legislative Luncheon June 8
Florida Senator Alan Hays and Joshua Blake, Legislative Assistant for Rep. Marlene O'Toole, will recap the just-finished legislative session at the June Chamber Lunch Exchange. It will be presented by the chamber's Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday, June 8, 11:30am at the NASCAR RV Resort at Blueberry Hill, 6233 CR 609 (next to Walmart) in Bushnell.
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Tourism Report
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Florida tourism was up in the first quarter of 2011, according to VisitFlorida. Preliminary estimates have Florida's first quarter tourism visitation up 3.3 percent from a year ago to 23.3 million travelers. Read More Here>>
Also, tourism fared surprisingly well during the difficult 2011 legislative session, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Florida will spend more money on travel advertising, vacation-rental homes will avoid new regulations, and hotels will have more power to crack down on people who hand out pizza menus on their properties.
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Sumter County Chamber E-News
Monday, May 23, 2011
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Business Expo the First of New Events for Chamber
 The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce is launching a series of new public events designed to promote county businesses and industry. They include a business-to-business expo on June 2, a food tasting event that will raise funds for scholarships, and a festival celebrating the county's cattle beef industry.Read More Here>> |
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Wildwood to Hold Public Information
 Session on Proposed Land Development Regulations The City of Wildwood Development Services Department will hold a public informational session on the staff working draft of the proposed Land Development Regulations (Code). The proposed code affects residents and business owners of the City of Wildwood.
The session will be held on Tuesday, May 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Chamber, 100 North Main Street, Wildwood, Florida.
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Florida Reduces Unemployment Benefits, Tax Impact on Employers
 Florida lawmakers are cutting unemployment benefits to blunt a massive increase in unemployment taxes that's looming for businesses. Companies were scheduled to pay a minimum of $206.55 per year in 2012, up from $72.10 this year. Under a bill passed by the legislature, they would save $32.10 per worker next year. Source: CNN. Read More Here>>
By the way, Florida's unemployment rate dropped in April to 10.9%, the lowest since September 2009. Read More Here>> |
 Six Tips to Improve Your Email Marketing Although many people feel that email marketing is taking a backseat to other techniques like social media and mobile marketing, email marketing continues to be an effective and low-cost method of acquiring, informing, and keeping customers. Here are six elements for a successful email marketing campaign. 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. Download the Registration Form Here>>
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Member News
Events and information from your fellow chamber members.
Sumter District Schoolsis one of 13 school districts recognized by the state Board of Education as a 2011-12 Academically High Performing School District. The board announced the recognition, based on the latest school and district grades, class size requirements and demonstration of sound fiscal policies. Read More Here>>
Sumter County Veterans Services is in the process of ordering commemorative bricks to be placed in the Veterans Memorial Park at the west side of the Bushnell Courthouse. Bricks are inscribed with the name, service branch and dates of service of living or deceased veterans at a cost of $50 each. Deadline for ordering is July 1. Call 352-569-1520 for information. Source: Daily Commercial.
The Alzheimer's Family Organization will hold its Caregiver Informational Day on Friday, May 27, 10am to 2pm, Rd. at Regional Medical Center-Bayonet Point, 14000 Fivay Rd. in Hudson, Pasco County. Admission is free for AFO members, $25 for non-members. Advance registration is required. Read More Here>>
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
one more weekend: May 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
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