Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, February 16, 5:15pm Capporelli Financial Services
1611 W. CR 48
Bushnell
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening and open house for Capporelli Financial Services in its new beautiful location shared with Leveritt and Associates and Eco 2000, also proud members of the Chamber There will be an open house beginning at 4:30pm, featuring entertainment, festive beverages and hors d'oeuvres. Tuesday, February 21, 12:15pm Pegasus Pharmacy 115 W Belt Avenue, Bushnell (in the same plaza as Odd Cuples Café). Hors d'ouvres and drinks will be provided. Please make plans to attend and help to welcome a new business to Sumter County!
Monday, February 27, 1:30pm
Allison Kelly Photography,
121 W. Dade Avenue,
Bushnell
Join us to welcome this brand new business to the Sumter community. Take a tour of Allison's studio and plan to come back at 5pm for her open house! |
Lake Panasoffkee Business Council
The next meeting of the Lake Panasoffkee Business Council will be Thursday, February 16, 6pm at Catfish Johnny's Restaurant. The agenda will include a presentation by Kent Adcock, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Lake and Sumter about a proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. |
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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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Sumter County Chamber E-News
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
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Bring a Business Friend to Chamber Membership Drive Event
Wednesday, February 8, 11:30am
Blueberry Hill RV Resort
6233 CR 609, Bushnell
Join us at February's Lunch Exchange for our Membership Drive kick off party, featuring exhibitors, lunch, and door prizes! Members, bring a prospective member to the event with you and you will be entered to win lots of great prizes, including a $75 membership grant for both you and your guest!
The cost to attend this special lunch exchange event is $12.00 for members and for non-members. Lunch is provided by Mo's Family Restaurant in Lake Panasoffkee. RSVP is required.
Please call the Chamber office at 352-793-3099 or email assistant@sumterchamber.org.
Would you like to reserve a spot in the Member Midway and receive premium exposure at this event? Call the Chamber to make your reservation at 352-793-3099 or email membership@sumterchamber.org.
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2011 Annual Report
The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce released its 2011 Annual Report at its Annual Meeting and Installation Dinner on January 20. The report details chamber successes, such as the Beef and Boogie Festival and A Taste of Simply Sumter, and the challenge of becoming independent of municipal and county funds in a difficult economy.
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An Introvert's Guide to Networking
 Do business receptions make you nervous and uncomfortable? Is your aversion to networking preventing you from growing your business, or keeping you from advancing in your career?
An estimated 85% of all business is sold through networking, and 79% of jobs are obtained by networking.
Read how Lisa Petrilli, CEO of C-Level Strategies, Inc. and author of The Visionary Leadership Blog, overcame her fears and learned how to embrace the value of networking. Read More Here>> |
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IRS Offers Small Business Tax Workshops
 The Internal Revenue Service is offering Small Business Tax Workshops in Ocala and Clermont. The workshops are designed to help the small business owner understand and fulfill their Federal Tax responsibilities. Workshops are sponsored and presented by IRS partners who are Federal Tax specialists. Topics vary from a general overview of taxes to more specific topics such as recordkeeping and retirement plans. Although most are free, some workshops have fees associated with them. Any fees charged for a workshop are paid to the sponsoring organization, not the IRS.
Workshops will be held at the Small Business Development Center at Lake-Sumter Community College's campus in Clermont, and at the Ocala Chamber of Commerce offices. Dates and times vary. Read More Here>> |
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Member News
Events and information from your fellow chamber members.
 New Vision for Independence is asking for your help in gauging the attitude of businesses toward employ people with vision-impairments or blindness. Click here to give your opinions in a brief survey.
Promotional Opportunity: Bushnell Assembly of God will host a Winter Visitor Appreciation Dinner on February 28th for the winter visitors who attend our church and friends they would like to invite. They are putting together gift bags and want to include coupons from local businesses. Contact Clarence Crane Jr., Lead Pastor, at 352-793-2240 or pastorc@cfl.rr.com.
Bushnell Family & Cosmetic Dentistry invites families to the 3rd Annual Give-Kids-A-Smile on Saturday, February 25, 9am to 4pm. Qualifying children ages 4-13 receive a free dental screening and treatment including cleaning, X-rays, fluoride treatment, fillings & extractions. Read More Here>>
Sumter County Public Works will have a Household/Business Electronics and Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection on Saturday, March 24, 9am to 3pm, at Wildwood Middle High School, 700 Huey Street in Wildwood. Read More Here>>
The Alzheimer's Family Organization will hold its Caregiver Day on Friday, February 24, 10am to 2pm at New Covenant United Methodist Church, 3470 Woodridge Drive in The Villages. The day is dedicated to information and training for caregivers. Attendees receive a certificate, and continental breakfast and lunch. Registration is free for AFO members, $10 for non-members. Respite care is provided. Space is limited. Call 727-848-8888 for more details. Register 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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