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County's Economic Development Strategy Discussed at November Lunch Exchange
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Sumter's County's new economic development strategy will be the topic of the Wednesday, November 9, Chamber Lunch Exchange at Wildwood Country Resort.
Administrator Bradley Arnold and Director of Planning and Development Brad Cornelius will outline the county's new approach to attracting industry.
The Lunch Exchange begins at 11:30am. Wildwood Country Resort is at 1504 Heritage Blvd. in Wildwood. The cost to attend is $10 for members and $15 for non members
premium exposure in the Member Midway.
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Ribbon Cutting
Thurs., October 27, 11am Dibarco Building Corp. 609 N Old Wire Road, Wildwood
Help celebrate DiBarco's 23rd year in business, new look and office remodel. Finger foods and drinks will be provided. |
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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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Sumter County Chamber E-News
Monday, October 24, 2011
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Congratulations to 2011 Leadership Sumter County Graduates
Congratulations to the 2011 graduates of Leadership Sumter County. The class received their graduation plaques Thursday evening. The 2011 graduates are: Christine Burk, Dana Coleman, Desiree Coleman-Cohrn, Michael Eastburn, Don Hahnfeldt, Diane Lamb, Dustin Merritt, Rosie Renier, David Segrest, Billie Faye Smith, Diane Surratt, and John Temple.
Do you know someone who has the right stuff to become a leader in Sumter County? Nominate them for Leadership Sumter County. Leadership Sumter County strengthens the Sumter community by training its leaders for the challenges of tomorrow. The program focuses on developing informed leaders and channeling their ideas and experiences toward community resources, including issues and concerns, so that they might help direct the future of Sumter County. Read More Here>> |
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Beef and Boogie Festival Update
 Some lucky beef cook-off contestants will take this Char-Broil Rugo Infrared 3 Burner gas grill with 680 square foot of cooking space and many more features donated by Sparr Building and Farm Supply home from the Sumter County Beef & Boogie Festival. Think your burger or brisket is worthy? Enter TODAY at the link below.
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.
The Wildwood Women's Club is planning its 25th Christmas Tour of Homes, and is seeking historic or exceptionally decorated homes in Wildwood and Oxford willing to open for the tour. Call Rosiland at 352-457-4936 or Tangie at 748-5855
Tricia Bennett's second book in the Polly Brown trilogy, "The Trouble With Polly Brown" was released nationally on October 4th, and signed copies are now flying out of her restaurant, Polly's Pantry Royal Tearoom in Wildwood. Tricia was brought up in children's homes in the UK, and uses her experiences when writing. In her first book Polly, aged 11, ended up on a journey of self-discovery that took her all over the world. In this second novel Polly now turned 13, makes friends with a boy called Will, and finds herself having once more to be rescued. Read More Here>>
Registration is underway for Take Stock in Children's Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 19, at Dade Battlefield State Park. Read More Here>>
South Sumter High School is raising funds for new "Riddell 360" football helmets with concussion reduction technology. Read More Here>>
E3 Family Solutions in Bushnell will hold its golf tournament on Saturday, November 12, at Shady Brook Golf Course in Sumterville. 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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