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. |
Membership Benefit: Advertising Discount at thevillagesdeals.com
 Half-off e-mail blasts for Chamber members at thevillagesdeals.com.
E-mail blasts reach a growing list of more than 2,500 opt-in emails (85% of which belong to residents in The Villages). For details contact Betty Friend by phone at 855-CLIP-ALL, ext. 701. |
 Welcome New Members Allison Kelly Photography 121 West Dade Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513 352-569-1300 Audibel Hearing Center910 Old Camp Road #182
The Villages, FL 32159
352-259-5234
Baker's Nursery & Golf Carts
5042 CR 318C, Bushnell, FL 33513 352-793-1680
Brown's Arctic Air, Inc.
31729 Executive Blvd.
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-728-4990
Bressette Mobile Truck, Tractor & Equipment Repair, LLC
1956 N CR 470
Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
352-303-0349 Capital City Bank
7697 S. Florida Avenue, Floral City, FL 34436 352-344-1555
Cheri's Fitness and Tanning
10889 N. US Hwy 301 #20, Oxford, FL 34484 352-748-0377
Classic Rock Granite
706 South Main St., Wildwood, FL 34785 352-399-6824
Clean Machine II
6096 CR 609
Webster, FL 33597
352-568-1259 Donna's Dream Cakes
PO Box 368
Summerfield, FL 34492
352-245-0274 Edward Jones - David Caraway
110 W. Belt Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513 352-568-0406
The Grand Oaks Resort
3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195 (352) 750-5500
Hook Company Partners, LLC
PO Box 117, Webster, FL 33597 352-793-1359
Insight Credit Union
530 N. Hwy 27/441, Lady Lake, FL 32159 888-843-8328
Kickin' Country Radio WKFL 1170AM
1124 SW 6th Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513 352-569-1008
Mad Airboats & Off Road
7207 CR 763, Bushnell, FL 33513 352-303-0733
Mike Scott Plumbing 5950 Signature Drive, Wildwood, FL 34785 352-748-9111
The Pink Poodle 1114 CR 482C-1
Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
352-568-2547 Porter's Jewelers & Photography
890 N. Main Street, Bushnell, FL 33513 352-568-1153
Rodan & Fields, Independent Consultant 14962 SE 32nd Terrace Summerfield, FL 34491
352-245-0958 Linda Rowsey, MaryKay Director
4107 Maidu Ct
Saint Cloud, FL 34772
352-551-4812 Seamore and Doolittle Farms
10860 SE 14th Drive, Webster, FL 33597 727-423-2160
Sommermay, LLC aka Goga Studios
419 N. West Street, Bushnell, FL 33513 352-444-2914
Universal Machine, Inc.
205 E. Cherokee Ave., Bushnell, FL 33513 352-793-1666
The Village Accountant LLC
328 EmmaLee Place, The Villages, FL 32162 (352) 350-1518
Webster University
44147 SW College Rd. #942
Ocala, FL 34474
352-861-9330 Welcome Wagon
748 Carlsbad Ct.
The Villages, FL 32162
352-750-5521
Window Fashion Galleria
848 S. Main Street, Wildwood, FL 34785 352-689-0210 |
 Sumter County Chamber of Commerce Passport Sponsors
Gold Level
Silver 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, April 3, 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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Define Your Social Media Strategy at Chamber Workshops
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.
Download the Registration Form Here>> |
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Governor Signs Billion-Dollar Business Incentives Plan Into Law
 Gov. Rick Scott last week signed a number of business tax cuts he says will accelerate economic development in the state. The economic development package includes more than $1 billion in tax cuts for businesses over the next three years. It features broad cuts of the unemployment tax and the corporate income tax, and targeted reductions for manufacturers, private plane repairers, and fruit and meat packers. Read More Here>> |
Winning at Sales the Topic of Chamber Workshop
The Sumter County Chamber of Commerce and Lake Sumter Community College offer a workshop designed to help you increase sales and profits.
"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. 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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Google Offers Free Websites to Florida Businesses 
A new partnership between Google Inc. and the state of Florida will bring free websites to small businesses statewide. The partnership, Florida Get Your Business Online, will help drive economic growth by giving Florida companies the tools and resources to establish a website, find new customers and grow. Read More Here>> |
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Edward Jones-David Caraway Ribbon Cutting
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Sumter County Real Estate Outlook
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Watch What's Happening in Sumter on the Chamber's YouTube Channel
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Allison Kelly Photography Ribbon Cutting
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The Sumter County Chamber is posting lots of videos of the local business community on YouTube. You can stay connected by subscribing to the chamber's YouTube channel.
Go to the YouTube Channel Here>> |
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Events and information from your fellow chamber members
The City of Webster will hold its World War II Day and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7, 10am to 4pm in downtown Webster. USO show at 7pm. Admission is free. See military vehicles and living history demonstrations. Read More Here>>
The 5th annual Earth Day Celebration, a partnership activity of the Sumter County School Board and CEMEX, is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, from 10am-2pm at the CEMEX Center Hill Mine on CR 48 in Center Hill. It promises to be a wonderful day for all ages. Read More Here>>
The SCARC, Inc. 2012 "I Missed It By This Much" Benefit Golf Tournament will be April 28, 2012 at Shady Brook Golf & RV Resort with an 8:30 Shotgun Start. Registration Fee - $50.00 Per Person
Golf, Cart, Lunch & Prizes Included. Read More Here>>
Registration for the Swim Safe Sumter program is underway. The program sponsored by: Sumter County Health Department, Sumter County School Board and The Wildwood Rotary. Registration is only $10 per student. The swim lessons begin June 4 and will take place at the Sumter County School Board Pool, 2680 W. CR 476 in Bushnell. Read More Here>>
United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties is working to increase child participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), through which the USDA provides nutritious meals to children 18 and under. Read More Here>>
Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter urgently needs donations for programs for low income residents and their pets. "Kibbles on Wheels" Coordinator Sheri Evans requests help from the community with donations of dry dog food (unopened bags please) or financial contributions. Read More Here>>
Deaf and Hearing Services of Lake & Sumter Counties will conduct free hearing screenings on Thursday, April 5. Dr. S. Vicki Rezen, Ph.D. will be at the Deaf and Hearing Services to help identify significant hearing loss and to appropriately refer them to licensed hearing professionals. Read More Here>>
Deaf and Hearing Services of Lake & Sumter Counties also offers a Level I American Sign Language class, covering basic sign language and introduction to the Deaf culture. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 6 to 8pm at 220 S. 9th Street in Leesburg. The fee is $75 ($35 for the book and $40 for the instruction). If you have questions or would like more information call Rosanne Evans at (352) 323-0757 or e-mail at rosanne@deafandhearing.org.
The Alzheimer's Family Organization will present its annual Alberta's Fashion Show on June 12 at the Heritage Springs Country Club. Fashions will be provided by Patchington and a delicious lunch will be served by Heritage Springs. There will also be raffles and auctions. 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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