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Reserve Ad Space in the 2012 Visitors Guide/ Business Directory
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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. Deadline for ad contracts is October 15. Read More Here>> |
Ribbon Cuttings
Tuesday, September 27, 10am
Country Pride Restaurant
556 E SR 44, Wildwood (attached to the TA Travel Center right next to I-75)
Come to the grand reopening after their total store remodel and see their new 57-seat meeting space! Stick around for your chance to dip a store manager in the dunk tank!
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Leads Groups Grow Your Client Base
LEADS LUNCH
every Monday (except holidays) at noon
Beef O'Brady's, 2586 W. CR48, Bushnell
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LEADS SUNRISE
every Tuesday at 7:30AM
Steeplechase (new location),
12029 County Road 103, Oxford
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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Did You Know?
 Traffic on the chamber's website (www.sumterchamber.org) has jumped 400% in the past year. This makes advertising on the site an even greater marketing tool for your business.
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
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Sumter County Chamber E-News
Monday, September 12, 2011
9/11 Remembered
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New EMS service on agenda for September Lunch Exchange
 The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce's September Lunch Exchange on Wednesday, September 14, will feature an introduction of Rural/Metro Ambulance, the new EMS service serving Sumter County beginning October 1, as well as a presentation from 2011 Leadership Sumter participants. The chamber will also announce the exciting details of its first "Beef and Boogie Festival," scheduled for November 4-5 at the Farmers Market in Webster. Read More Here>> |
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County gauging business interest for sewer in Lake Panasoffkee
Seeking Feedback at Business Council meeting September 15
Sumter County Administrator Bradley Arnold will present information about a proposal for extending sewer service to commercial properties along CR470 at the Lake Panasoffkee Business Council meeting on Thursday, September 15, 6pm at Catfish Johnny's Restaurant, 2396 N. County Road 470, Lake Panasoffkee.
The county is seeking feedback from businesses and commercial property owners in Lake Panasoffkee about their interest in sewer service.
Admission to the meeting is free, and is open to all Lake Panasoffkee businesses, regardless of whether or not they are chamber members.
Please RSVP to the Chamber at 352-793-3099 or via e-mail at sumter-coc@sumterchamber.org
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"A Taste of Simply Sumter" to showcase distinctive restaurants and shops; raise funds for scholarships
"A Taste of Simply Sumter," Thursday, October 6, 5:30-8pm at Continental Country Club, 50 Continental Blvd. in Wildwood, is an evening of food, music and boutique shopping that celebrates the businesses that make Sumter County a wonderful place to live work and play.
Among the businesses that have already agreed to participate are:
ˇ Catfish Johnny's Restaurant in Lake Panasoffkee
ˇ Continental Country Club in Wildwood
ˇ Cotillion Southern Café in Wildwood
ˇ Herb and Peg's Bakery and Deli in Bushnell
ˇ Hollywood Café in Wildwood
ˇ La Hacienda Catering in Lady Lake
ˇ LicketySplits Ice Cream Shop in Bushnell
ˇ Polly's Pantry & Tea Room in Wildwood
ˇ Southern Cider Company in Oxford
ˇ Steeplechase in Oxford
ˇ University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Office in Bushnell.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Funds raised from ticket sales and the silent auction will go for 2012 scholarships to seniors at South Sumter High School, Wildwood Middle-High School and The Villages Charter High School.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Get Info and Advance Tickets Here or contact the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce at 352-793-3099 or via e-mail at info@sumterchamber.org. |
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Member News
Events and information from your fellow chamber members.
The Florida Department of Financial Services will hold free Women's Small Business Workshops in October, which is Women's Small Business Month. There are workshops planned in Tampa and Orlando. Read More Here>>
United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties will hold an e-Recycle fundraising event on Saturday November 5, 8am-1pm at the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, 1010 N. Main St., Bushnell, FL. Read More Here>>
Lake-Sumter Community College's Computer Institute offers computer classes in Leesburg and South Lake. Through the month of September, students can learn the 2010 versions of Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Read more here>>
The Alzheimer's Family Organization is expanding its volunteer program. It now has new and exciting opportunities available for dedicated people who would like to donate their time to help a local, nonprofit organization. Read more here>>
Deaf and Hearing Services of Lake & Sumter Counties will be conducting hearing screenings at no charge. Read more here>>
Central Florida Health Alliance Announces Leadership Changes. The board of directors of Central Florida Health Alliance (CFHA) announced today a reorganization of top leadership for the hospital system. Read more here>> |
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Holiday Shopping Idea: Sumter Cookbook makes a great gift
 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 (including sales tax) 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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