VisitFlorida Nature Tourism Insider to Speak at January Lunch Exchange
|  Kevin Mims, right, VisitFlorida's Nature Tourism Insider, will discuss how Sumter County can better promote its wealth of natural attractions at the January Chamber Lunch Exchange on Wednesday, January 11.
Mims is a freelance writer and videographer, and spends most of his days exploring Florida's natural wonders from a kayak, a bike or rambling down a hiking trail. A Florida native living in Citrus County, he's always sharing stories, photos and videos. |
The Lunch Exchange begins at 11:30am. Wildwood Country Resort is at 1504 Heritage Blvd. in Wildwood. The cost to attend is $12 for members and $18 for non members and RSVP is required. Email assistant@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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 Sumter County Chamber of Commerce Passport Sponsors
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For more information about sponsoring chamber events, contact Andrew Cripps, Executive Director at 352-793-3099 or e-mail him at director@sumterchamber.org.
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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
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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Reserve Tickets Now for Chamber Annual Meeting and Installation
 Please be our guest at the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Installation Dinner, Friday, January 20, at the beautiful clubhouse at Lakeside Landings.
Our guest speaker will be Trey Adams, area coordinator of Honor Flight. Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created to transport World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials.
Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple and are available online below, or by calling the Chamber at (352) 793-3099.
Thanks to Sumter Electric Cooperative, Presenting Sponsor of the Annual Meeting and  Installation Dinner, and co-sponsor CenterState Bank.
  Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations, Microtel Inn and Suites in Bushnell and Purcell Chapel-Be yers Funeral Home are Supporting Sponsors.
Get More Information and Reserve Tickets Here>>
Get Sponsorship Information Here>> |
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Sumter Chamber Seeks Nominations for Business/Industry Awards
The Sumter County Chamber is seeking nominations for its annual Business & Industry Awards, to be presented at the Annual Meeting and Installation Dinner on January 20, 2012, 6:30pm at Lakeside Landings Clubhouse.
We are accepting nominations for:
- Outstanding Sumter County large business/industry of 2011* (81+ employees)
- Outstanding Sumter County small business/industry of 2011* (1-80 employees)
- Outstanding Sumter County non-profit of 2011*
- Chamber volunteer of 2011*
- Outstanding Sumter County Chamber Citizen of 2011:
- 2011 Beautification Award (Commercial)*
- 2011 Beautification Award (Retail)*
*Nominee must be a chamber member in good standing.
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Networking a Worthy Business Goal in the New Year
 The thought of networking can be intimidating, awkward and unpleasant. Yet the ability to connect with other professionals and make a positive impression is not only important for your career, it can be fun and exciting if approached with the right attitude. It's a good idea to start the New Year off on the right foot by building relationships that can lead to new business or new business contacts. Read More Here>> |
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Member News
Events and information from your fellow chamber members.
Learn how to take advantage of free marketing and business productivity tools at a Small Business Development Center workshop, Wednesday, January 11, 9am to noon at the National Entrepreneur Center in the Orlando Fashion Square Mall. Learn how to use internet marketing to increase sales in an easy-to-understand training program for small businesses developed by Google. Fee: $30, includes workshop materials. Read More Here>>
The third annual Taste of The Villages will be held on February 8. This is the fundraiser for the Lazarus Free Medical Clinic in Wildwood. Last year, the clinic provided over 700 patient visits to needy people in our community. Approximately 25% of those patients were children. The tickets ($25) are limited and are table-specific this year. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Read More Here>>
Now is a good time to give a donation to support your community through Sumter Sunshine Community Foundation. As a public charity, Sumter Sunshine Foundation offers the highest level of tax benefits for charitable giving. Central Beef Industries will match contributions made to Sumter Sunshine Foundation for up to $5,000 and challenges other companies to meet the match. 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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