October 2018 Newsletter
Baker Bulletin

Thanks for Renewing


Burkins Chevrolet 
Tim-Prep, Inc.
The Arc North Florida 

New Members Lunch


There will be a New Members Lunch on Tuesday, October 30th from 12 noon-1pm at the Chamber of Commerce office.  Lunch will be provided and a short presentation will be given during lunch as well.  If you are new to the Chamber or would like to know more about what your local Chamber does and how it can help you and your business, please join us for this lunch and presentation.  Please RSVP to (904) 259-6433 or email: bjenks@bakerchamberfl.com or hsands@bakerchamberfl.com.

SBDC Mobile Office at the Chamber

Mark Yarick with the Small Business Development Center of the University of North Florida will have a mobile office set up at the Chamber every other Thursday, beginning on Thursday, August 23rd.  The SBDC provides business owners with confidential consulting and training in all aspects of business management and growth.  They serve all stages of business from established & growing businesses to emerging and aspiring businesses.  There is no cost for business consulting or information.  If you would like to set up an appointment with Mark, you can contact the Chamber at (904) 259-6433.  For more information on the SBDC, visit www.sbdc.unf.edu 
Please note: You do not have to be a Chamber Member to meet with Mark!!!

Christmas Candy for the Christmas Parade

It is that time of the year for us to fill bags with candy to be given away by Santa after the Christmas Parade this year.  If you can donate candy or money to purchase candy, it would be greatly appreciated.  A thank you to all donating will be placed in the bag and in the paper the following week.  Any donation can be dropped off at the Chamber office or call us and we will gladly pick it up.  We will need any donations by Monday, November 26. 

Ditty Bags for Fall Golf Tournament

We are in need of items for our ditty bags and bags to put the prizes in that we give to each player at the golf tournament.  Items that are great ditty bag prizes are sleeves of golf balls, golf towels, packs of tees and/or individual tees, we could also use pens, bag clips, coupons, and individual packs of cookies or crackers, etc.  Items for ditty bags are a great advertising tool if you have them printed with your company logo and/or name on it.  Please let us know if you are willing to donate something for the ditty bags or if you are willing to donate money towards the purchase of the ditty bag items.  Please contact the Chamber at (904) 259-6433 or email: bjenks@bakerchamberfl.com or hsands@bakerchamberfl.com if you have any questions or would like to donate!!! 

Chamber of Commerce Fall Golf Tournament

The Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that we will be having a Fall Golf Tournament this year and it will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Bent Creek Golf Course in Jacksonville.  Lunch & Registration will start at 11:30am with a shotgun start at 12:30pm.  Corporate Sponsorships are available for $350 and includes two complimentary players, business name on putting green, newspaper recognition, name on sign displayed at the course during the tournament and displayed at the Chamber office for one year.  Hole Sponsorships are available for $125 and includes your business name being placed at one of the holes the day of the tournament and newspaper recognition.  Sponsorships also include greens fees, cart, prizes, range/warm up balls and drawings.  Cost for an individual player is $60.  Lunch will be provided for all participants.  Deadline for entry is Monday, December 3 and is limited to the first 120 players. For more information, email: bjenks@bakerchamberfl.com or hsands@bakerchamberfl.com or call (904) 259-6433.
Chamber Newsletter - October 2018 Newsletter