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Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway topic of Chamber Lunch Exchange
Efforts to establish the Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway will be the topic of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce's next Lunch Exchange. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 12. 11:30am at the NASCAR RV Resorts at Blueberry Hill, 6233 County Road 609 in Bushnell. The cost for lunch is $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non members. RSVP is required. Please call the Chamber office at 352-793-3099 or email |
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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>> |
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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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 InsurAmerica is Getting Valuable Exposure on the Chamber's Website. You Can Too! Traffic on the website (www.sumterchamber.org) has jumped 400% in the past year and continues to grow. That 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 (352) 793-3099 or via e-mail.
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Sumter County Chamber E-News
Monday, October 3, 2011
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Sample area restaurants at "A Taste of Simply Sumter" October 6
Chamber seeking items for Silent Auction
 "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 Athens Restaurant in The Villages
ˇ Catfish Johnny's Restaurant in Lake Panasoffkee
ˇ City Fire American Oven and Bar in The Villages
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 Osprey Point Nursing Center 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.
The chamber is seeking donations of silent auction prizes from member businesses. Please contact the chamber at 352-793-3099 if you would like to donate a gift certificate or piece of merchandise to the auction to help raise funds for scholarships.
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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Scholarships available for fall Entrepreneurial Institute
 New and established business owners will benefit from Lake-Sumter Community College's Entrepreneurial Institute. The Institute, presented by the college' Business Resources Center, starts its next series of classes on October 5, in the Leesburg Campus' BRC Building. Chamber Members get half-off tuition, and a limited number of full scholarships are available. Read more about the institute here, and contact the chamber at (352) 793-3099 to inquire about a scholarship. |
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Beef and Boogie Festival Update
Sponsors are signing on to support the first Sumter County Beef and Boogie Festival, Thursday to Saturday, November 3 to 5 at the Sumter County Farmers Market in Webster.
Bright House Networks and the Sumter Shopper are Presenting Sponsors. Bernie Little Distributing is an Entertainment Sponsor. CenterState Bank and Gresco Utility Supply are Supporting Sponsors. Business Sponsors include CEMEX, Dogwood Mobile Home Park, InsurAmerica-FL-Steve Stiffler, Agent, The Salon Professional Academy, SECO Energy, Sumter Solid Waste/ACMS Inc., and Webster Farm Supply. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Andy Cripps, Executive Director, for details.
The Beef and Boogie Festival begins Thursday, November 3, 6pm with the Miss Beef and Boogie Pageant. Then Friday evening and all day Saturday there will be live music, beef cookoffs, kids activities, exhibits, Cow Chip Bingo, food, craft and flea market vendors, a beer garden and more.
Read More at the Beef and Boogie Website>>
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Member News
Events and information from your fellow chamber members.
Brian Hudson of McLin Burnsed, P.A. was recently appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the Fifth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission. Florida's judicial selection system uses a nonpartisan nine-member commission in each circuit to locate, recruit, investigate, and evaluate applicants for judicial office. The Fifth Circuit covers parts of Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion & Sumter counties.
Our thanks to CenterState Bank for hosting a chamber-sponsored reception for Sumter County attorneys at the bank on September 22. Thanks to Brooke Hibbard and the bank staff for their gracious hospitality.
Take Stock in Children is seeking sponsors for its Strides for Education 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, November 19, at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park. Proceeds will be used to purchase college tuition scholarships for low income, at-risk youth in Lake and Sumter Counties. Read More Here>>
The inaugural Veterans' Show and Dance will take center stage on Saturday, November 12, at the Leesburg International Airport. Entertainment will be provided by LC Swing Big Band. Proceeds will benefit the Veterans Memorial at Fountain Park and the Rotary Club's Project SOS (Support Our Soldier, Inc.) Sponsorships are needed. Read More Here>>
Parsons Circle Community Outreach will hold a Job Fair on Tuesday, October 11, 10am to 2pm. It will be held at 860 N. Main Street in Bushnell, in the county government complex. Workforce Central Florida's mobile unit will be on site to assist with job placement. For more information, call 352-568-0580.
The Villages Honor Flight is a program to help World War II veterans visit the WWII Memorial in Washington D.C. Allison Metcalf of Mission Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care and Tom Davis of LifeSouth Blood Centers are among those raising money for the inaugural mission for veterans in The Villages in spring of 2012. Read More Here>>
The Internal Revenue Service will present a webinar about Reporting of Employer Provided Healthcare Coverage on Form W-2. The webinar will be held on Monday, October 31, 2pm. This FREE webinar is for employers, tax professionals, attorneys, payroll professionals, small businesses, and more. Read More Here>>
Lake-Sumter Community College Foundation, Inc. is accepting applications for student scholarships for the Spring 2012 semester. The Foundation is awarding $100,850 in scholarships for all types of students. Applications are online at http://lscc.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com. The deadline for submitting applications is October 31. Classes begin January 9, 2012. Read More Here>>
Deaf and Hearing Services of Lake & Sumter Counties is pleased to announce hearing screenings that will be conducted at no charge. 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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