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Don't Miss Out on Discounted 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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Economic Report
Home Sales Jump in June
Sales of existing homes in Sumter County rose about 34% in June compared to the same month last year, according to the Realtors Association of Lake and Sumter Counties. Average sale price in Sumter County in June was also up 16% from a year ago.
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Ribbon Cuttings
Main Street Auto Sales
830 S. Main Street in Wildwood (next to Veranda Home Furnishings)
Please help us celebrate the Grand Opening of Main
Street Auto, and check out the vehicles on display.
Thursday, August 25, 3pm
Lucy's Upscale Resale Boutique
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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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via e-mail.
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Sumter County Chamber E-News
Monday, August 1, 2011
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Reserve Your Tickets Now For The
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Third Annual Red, White and Blue BBQ
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Friday, August 5, 5:30 to 7:30pm
Lakeside Landings Clubhouse
10052 Regatta Blvd., (off County Road 472) 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.
Read about the award recipients here>>
Ticket price includes a delicious barbecue chicken and beef dinner, sides and soft drinks. Beer and wine is also available for purchase.
 
Our thanks to Nash Inc., and Bernie Little Distributing LLC, Supporting Sponsors of the Red, White and Blue BBQ.
 Thanks also to SECO Energy, a Passport Partner Sponsor of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce For tickets, register here, call the chamber at
352-793-3099 or e-mail us at
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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. And representatives from Dade Battlefield Memorial State Park the Dade Battlefield Society will talk about local history and upcoming events. 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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Doug Darling to lead new state Economic Opportunity Department
 Gov. Rick Scott has named Doug Darling as the first executive director of the new state Department of Economic Opportunity. Darling is currently deputy chief of staff for Scott and his chief Cabinet aide. As head of the new agency, Darling will oversee most of the state's economic incentives and be expected to work hand-in-hand with state Commerce Secretary Gray Swoope. Read More Here>> |
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Tweeting: 10 marketing mistakes to avoid
 Is your small business effectively using Twitter to market your products or services to existing and potential customers? If not, it should. Aside from Facebook, it's another major tool with marketing power.
To help you successfully navigate your way around Twitter, BizBytes created a list of 10 marketing mistakes small businesses make and how to avoid them. Read More Here>> |
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Member News
Events and information from your fellow chamber members.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board has extended Phase I water shortage restrictions for the District's entire 16-county area through Oct. 31, because the region's water resources have not been replenished due to a delayed start in the summer rainy season. Read More Here>>
Bushnell City Manager Vince Ruano was recently re-elected as chairman of the board of directors of the Florida Municipal Power Agency for 2011-2012. This is Ruano's third consecutive term as chairman. Ruano has served as a member of FMPA's Board of Directors since 1985. Read More Here>>
The U.S. Department of Defense will hold a Defense Procurement Summit Monday, August 8 in Orlando, providing a forum for small businesses to explore contracting opportunities with the defense industry and federal contracting agencies. Read More Here>>
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Sumter Cookbook "Recipes and Reminiscences" Now Available
 Recipes and Reminiscences is the first Sumter County cookbook produced by the Sumter Chamber. The beautifully bound hardback cookbook includes recipes from local restaurants like Cotillion Southern Café, Senator Alan Hays, longtime South Sumter High School principal C.L. Brooks and many more. In the south you can never have a good meal without a good story and Recipes and Reminiscences gives you both. Read rumors about what started the fire in the original county courthouse, find out about a famous Baseball Hall of Famer who called Sumter County home, and many more from the residents who lived it. Letters, photos, and infamous headlines decorate the pages of what is sure to become a favorite in your home. The first run of Recipes and Reminiscences sold out in two months, but IT'S BACK. Contact the chamber office at 352-793-3099 to reserve your copy for only $13.00 today. |
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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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