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Reserve Now and Save on Ad Space in the 2012 Visitors Guide/ Business Directory
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Save 10% before August 31!
The Sumter County Chamber's 2012 Visitors Guide and Business Directory reaches thousands of residents and visitors to our area. Your business can reach potential new customers through distribution to new and current residents and vacationers seeking local information, as well as to local businesses. Read More Here>> |
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Members Poll
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Business groups in Florida are asking our Chamber to support a bill requiring online retailers to collect and remit Fla. sales tax. Tell us how you feel?
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The chamber has new advertising opportunities available on the website, and on this newsletter. Ad prices fit any business' budget. Contact Andy Cripps at the chamber at
352-793-3099
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Sumter County Chamber E-News
Monday, July 18, 2011
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Come Honor Community Heroes at
Friday, August 5, 5:30 to 7:30pm
Lakeside Landings
10052 Regatta Blvd., Oxford, Fla.
Tickets are $20 per person in advance,
$25 at the door. Register Now>>
Please join us in honoring our community heroes!
At this third annual event we celebrate the vital role of public safety professionals by presenting the Valor Awards, which honor representatives from our county's police and public safety organizations. We also honor a deserving private citizen with the annual Community Hero award. Click here to nominate a Community Hero.
 
Our thanks to Nash Inc., and Bernie Little Distributing LLC, Supporting Sponsors of the Red, White and Blue BBQ.
For tickets, register here, call the chamber at
352-793-3099 or e-mail us at
sumter-coc@sumterchamber.org. |
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August Lunch Exchange to showcase plans for downtown Bushnell
 Join us for a discussion of exciting new developments in Bushnell at the Chamber Lunch Exchange Wednesday, August 10, 11:30am, at the NASCAR RV Resorts at Blueberry Hill, 6233 County Road 609 in Bushnell. City Manager Vince Ruano has been invited to review the plans for its $4 million Bike/ Pedestrian & Multi-Modal Transportation Enhancement Project. The project includes construction of a town square park that includes a 35-foot gazebo and decorative fountain across from City Hall. It is funded by the state Department of Transportation.
Mayor Bill Spaude will also talk about the upcoming Bushnell Fall Festival, scheduled for Saturday, October 15. The cost to attend is $10 for members and $15 for non members and RSVP is required. Email sumter-coc@sumterchamber.org or call 352-793-3099 to reserve your seat. Don't forget to ask how to get premium exposure in the Member Midway. |
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Member News
Events and information from your fellow chamber members.
Wildwood Elementary School is holding a School Supplies Drive, Sponsored by Amazing Grace Lutheran Church. You may drop off your donations at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Oxford, Community Bank and Trust in The Villages, Frank Slaughter Insurance in Wildwood and Wildwood Elementary School. Read More Here>>
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will hold a seminar on August 31 in Miami to update businesses on best practices to reduce their liability and on new EEO laws. Read More Here>>
Joe Capporelli, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, will hold a free seminar titled "Preparing Your Estate Plan," on Tuesday, July 19th, at 10am at the Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Park, 1582 CR459 in Lake Panasoffkee. A local attorney will also be available to answer questions. Contact (352) 568-0406 with any questions, or to RSVP. Edward Jones, its associates and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot give tax or legal advice. Please consult a qualified tax or legal professional for advice on your specific situation.
Reach New Teachers: New teacher orientation for Sumter County Schools will be July 28, 29 and August 1 and 2. Businesses can provide literature or items to go into Welcome Bags for about 40 new teachers. Gift items and certificates are appreciated and presented as door prizes. All items should be delivered to the School Board, 2680 West CR 476, Building 2, in Bushnell by today, July 18. Contact Leslie Paxton Mon-Thurs. at (352)793-2315 x 229.
New Students Need to Apply by August 8 for Lake-Sumter Community College's Fall Classes Open registration begins July 25 for new students who have completed the enrollment process. Students who have not taken an LSCC course in a year or more also need to complete this process before registering. Lake-Sumter Community College's fall term begins August 22. Current LSCC students with 45 or more credit hours can register online beginning July 11; students with 44 or fewer credit hours on July 18. Read More Here>>
Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County Recovered Over 45 Animals in Emergency Rescue - A South Sumter family had contacted the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County mid-July for emergency assistance in their large "collection" of stray dogs & cats. Over 25 adult cats plus kittens from a stiflingly hot shed as well as 15 adult large breed dogs & five newborn puppies were in dilapidated chain link pens. The HS/SPCA of Sumter is reaching out with hopes that the community will be able to help with dog/cat food, crates/outdoor kennels & monetary donations. 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
www.sumterchamber.org
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