Events and information from your fellow chamber members.

Susan Kelly, UF/IFAS Sumter County Extension Director, is conducting a survey to determine how many people in our area would use a shared commercial kitchen and/or processing facility. To produce food products for sale, you must process them in a licensed commercial kitchen or facility. Please take the survey here. You can also send it to anyone who might be interested in using this facility to start a food business.

Congratulations to Beverly Steele, founder of Young Performing Artists Inc. on being selected as the Florida Alliance for Arts Education 2011 Business Leader. Each year, FAAE honors leaders who help to ensure that Florida students have a complete education that includes the arts. Ms. Steele will be honored at the FAAE's Leadership Luncheon on June 17, part of its Leadership Summit. Read More Here>> 

Hampton Inn and Suites - The Villages presents a Scrapbooking Getaway June 9-12. Guests get a three-night stay, a welcoming ice cream social Thursday, complimentary breakfast and light lunch each day, 24-hour coffee, tea, and snacks, and a hot dinner provided on site to keep you close to your projects. All for $400 plus tax. Read More Here>> 

Devereau Kids is seeking businesses that are hiring to participate in its Back to School Luau on Saturday, July 16, noon to 4pm at the Church of the Fisherman in Lake Panasoffkee. Read More Here>>

The Sumter Schools Enhancement Foundation enhances educational opportunities for the students in our county. The primary focus is to award college scholarships to our students and pro-vide incentives for achievement in schools. To find out how you can support their efforts, Read More Here>>

Anthony Kelsey of Region's Bank says the bank has a new auto loan program with rates as low as 2.99% for new vehicles, or 3.99% for used vehicles with no more than 90000 miles and less than 7 years old as low as 3.99%. Contact him to find out more.