Hop Into Spring at the April First Thursday
 
Thursday, April 5, 5:30 to 7:30pm
Lakeside Landings Clubhouse
10052 Regatta Blvd.
Oxford, FL 34482 (From US 301 turn east onto CR 472 and travel 1.2 miles. Entrance to Lakeside Landings is on the right. Enter gate and proceed to the clubhouse.) Wear your finest Easter bonnet or brightest spring necktie. Admission to First Thursday is free for Chamber members, and RSVP is not required. |
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Membership Benefit: Discount at Hollywood Cafe
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Hollywood Café, 105 North Main St. in Wildwood, offers Chamber Members 20% off your next visit during the last week of the month.
Featuring deli sandwiches and salads. Open 8am to 3pm, Mon-Sat.
Click the Image Above for a Coupon Good Through 4/30/2012
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CenterState Bank is getting valuable exposure on the Chamber's website.
You Can Too!
The chamber has advertising opportunities available on the website, and on this newsletter. Ad prices fit any budget but availability is limited. Contact Andy Cripps at the chamber at (352) 793-3099 or via e-mail.
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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,
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 of Commerce Passport Sponsors
Gold Level
Silver Level
Bronze Level
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, March 27, 2012
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Congressman Nugent to Speak at April 12 Chamber Luncheon
 Congressman Richard B. Nugent, shown right, the U.S. Representative for Florida's 5th congressional district, will speak at the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce's next Lunch Exchange. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 12, (Note: one-time move from Wednesday to Thursday), 11:30am at the Blueberry Hill RV Resort, 6233 County Road 609 in Bushnell. Lunch is provided by Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q in Bushnell.
Read More Here>>
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Make Social Media Pay Off for Your Business
Are you struggling to understand how social media can help your business?
 The Sumter County Chamber and THAT! Company will present two social media workshops on Friday, April 27, Hampton Inn & Suites, 11727 NE 63rd Drive in The Villages. These workshops will help you define and execute your social media strategy for maximum results.
Pre-register and SAVE! Pre-register for one session for $20 or both for $35, cost will be higher at the door. Call the chamber at (352) 793-3099 or e-mail sumter-coc@sumterchamber.org for information and registration. Read More Here>> |
Boost Your Sales and Profits at Chamber Workshops
The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce and Lake Sumter Community College are offering workshops designed to help you boost your sales and profits.
"Increasing Sales Through Networking: Maintaining a Successful Network" will be presented Thursday, March 29, 8 to 9:30am. "Winning At Sales: Reaching the Decision Makers and Generating Results," is scheduled for Thursday, April 12, 8 to 9:30am. Both workshops, led by Robert Skolnick of The Delfin Group, will be presented at the Sumter County Schools Professional Center, 200 Cleveland Avenue in Wildwood.
Registration is $30 for each workshop. Space is limited, so advance registration is required. Contact the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce at (352) 793-3099 for information and registration. Read More Here>>
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Ten Tools to Help Small Business Owners Get Free Online Publicity
 Small businesses continue to look for ways to stretch their marketing dollars by getting more exposure for less cost. To that end, BizBytes has compiled a list of 10 tools small business owners can use to get free publicity online. More publicity + more exposure = more customers. Read More Here>> |
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Events and information from your fellow chamber members
Fasttrack Staffing, Inc. has announced that they have been awarded Workers' Compensation Risk Certification. The firm is now recognized as the only WRC Certified firm in its Florida service areas. To be awarded this certification, companies undergo a thorough review of their operational practices.
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The Sumter County Times is preparing for its second annual Portraits of Success special section, for publication April 19. Half and full pages are available. With your ad you will receive an equal amount of advertorial. Contact Mike Taylor at (352) 793-2161. Read More Here>>
South Sumter High School Head Football Coach Inman Sherman is asking for tournament sponsors for the 3rd annual SSHS Raider Pride Football Trout and Redfish Invitational on Saturday, April 21. Cost of sponsorship is $200.00, includes your company logo on tournament shirts each contestant will receive and tournament banner, and special recognition at the tournament awards dinner.
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Florida's United Way and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) are working together to increase children's access to nutritious food in safe, supervised settings over the summer months when school is out. United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties is participating in statewide outreach to increase child participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), through which the USDA provides nutritious meals to all children 18 and under. 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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