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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. Lunch will be provided by Gandolfo's New York Deli, 3509 Wedgewood Lane in the Villages. The cost to attend is $10 for members and $15 for non members
and RSVP is required. We request that you bring non-perishable food items for donation to the Wildwood Food Kitchen. premium exposure in the Member Midway.
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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, State 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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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, November 7, 2011
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Thanks to All Who Made the Beef and Boogie Festival a Success
 We want to thank everyone who helped make the first Sumter County Beef and Boogie Festival at the Farmers Market this past weekend a success! Special thanks to Marcus Harrell and the crew at the market, Barbara Kane and the Sumter County Fair Association, and to the many volunteers who made it all possible.
We're still in recovery mode this morning, but Like our Facebook page to find out the winners of the Miss Beef and Boogie Pageant and the Beef Cook-offs, and keep up with plans for next year. |
 Nominate a Future Leader for the Leadership Sumter County Program
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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75 Sumter County Students Earn Nationally Recognized Industry Credentials in 2010-11 School Year
 The 2011-12 school year opened with two new Career and Professional Education Academies, also known as CAPE Academies, in Sumter County Schools, bringing the total to nine! Within the nine academies, 444 students are receiving instruction which will prepare them for success on industry-recognized certification exams. Read More Here>> |
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Member News
Events and information from your fellow chamber members.
The Scenic Sumter Heritage Byway Corridor Advisory Group is seeking letters of support from businesses for its application to the state for Scenic Highway designation. See a sample letter here>>
The Alzheimers Family Organization will hold a Candlelight Service on Wednesday, November 9, 6:30pm at the Wildwood Community Center to honor and support those who are dealing with the effects of Alzheimer's. Guest speaker is Suzanne Giesemann, author of "The Real Alzheimer's." For more information, contact Judy Dollard Sims at (352) 430-1343.
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.) Read More Here>>
Lake-Sumter Community College's spring term begins January 9, 2012. That date may sound a long way off; however, open registration for new LSCC students starts November 21. Read More Here>>
Would you like to teach? Enroll in Lake-Sumter Community College's Teacher Certification Course starting January 7. Read More Here>>
Lake-Sumter Community College's Online Courses Begin November 9. Did you know that Lake-Sumter Community College's Computer Institute offers more than 300 non-credit online courses? Read More Here>>
Lake-Sumter Community College offers both 16-hour and 40-hour Security Officer Training classes staring in November on its Leesburg Campus. 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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