April 2012
Baker Bulletin

Thanks to Renewing Members

Anytime Vending
Baker County Farmer's Market
Jacksonville Jaguars
Macclenny Cycle
NE FL Regional Council
O'Reilly Auto Parts
The Baker County Press
Tregoning Industries
 

Welcome New Members

J&L Loans
Lewis & Lewis Jewelers
Lucas Travel Agency
Rising Star Italian Cafe
Trijon Contracting
Walmart DC #6899

2012 Golf Tournament

If you haven't signed up for the golf tournament, it's time to do that!  The event is Friday, April 27 at Quail Heights Golf Club in Lake City.  Good food, great prizes, raffles!  Entry fee for players is $50. Hole sponsorship is $125. Corporate sponsorship is $350 and includes two players.  Contact the Chamber office at 904-259-6433 or email bblackshear@bakerchamberfl.com.

Member Kudos

GIVING BACK! Burkins Chevrolet has joined with the Baker County Education Foundation to offer more scholarships to graduating seniors of Baker County High School. A portion of each new and used vehicles sold will be deposited in an account at CFCU and used to give several BCHS seniors a college scholarship.

RECOGNITION! A Baker County Health Department project  has been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials as a "Promising Practice".  The Healthy Choice Restaurant Program was implemented to provide and promote healthy nutrition food choices for Baker County residents. Also, WIC has been named a 2012 Davis Productivity award winner for their efforts in making breastfeeding a public health priority.

Glitz Glam & Goodies

We are a month away from the second annual Glitz Glam & Goodies and we are excited about this year's event.  There will be some great entertainment- the Kinderchorus from the Pre-K/Kindergarten Center, a fashion show, etc.  We have alot of new vendors this year and they are excited to join us.  Just to mention a few of our vendors this year:

              * Nina's Hairstyling & Salon
              *Scentimental Gifts
              * Lia Sophia
              *87 Sparrow
              *Pink Zebra Home
              *Thirty One
              *Baker County Health Department
              *Lewis & Lewis Jewelers (Gold & Silver Buyers)
 
And many, many more.  There will be raffles and each table will be giving away a door prize. Ladies, you do not want to miss this event!  Saturday, May 5 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm.  Great graduation presents, Mother's Day presents or just something for yourself. 
 
If you sell "girl" stuff and would like a booth, please let us know asap.  We will soon be out of space.

NLRB's Notice Posting Requirement

A new legal requirement effective April 30, 2012, requires private sector employers to post a notice of employees' rights under the National Labor Relation's Act at their worksite.  If you need additional info on this go to www.nlrb.gov/poster or call 202-273-0064. 

Chamber Newsletter - April 2012

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