January 26, 2015

OUR SPONSOR THIS WEEK:

JAN.-FEB. CHAMBER EVENTS & MEETINGS


Wednesday, Jan. 28, 4:00 p.m.
    Tallahassee Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 29, 10:00 a.m.
    Ribbon-cutting: Homes of Merit
        Bartow Municipal Airport,
            Bldg. 103
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 9:30 a.m.
    Broadway Diner Ribbon-cutting
        1380 N. Broadway
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 4:00 p.m.
    Barn Boogie Committee
Wednesday, Feb. 4, noon
    Ambassadors/Delegates
Thursday, Feb. 5, 5:15 p.m.
    Spath Jewelers Fun Thursday
        Chocolate Charms & Chamber
            1360 N. Broadway

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GET READY TO BOOGIE AT THE BARN!


Event Date: February 19, 2015, Leland Young's Barn. WANTED! All you urban cowboys and sassy lasses to saddle up for a barn-riaising hootenanny at the annual Barn Boogie Dinner & Dance - a southern-styled honky-tonk, boot scootin' celebration featuring a lip-smackin' Texas Cattle Company steak dinner and a live DJ. Watch coming weekly newsletters for information on obtaining tickets and sponsorships for this event.

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60 Years
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15 Years
Steve Hendrix

10 Years
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FROM THE PRESIDENT:

  Wow! The Chamber’s Annual Meeting on Saturday was a blast! For those of you who missed it, it was truly a great evening. The Chamber’s Annual Meeting Committee worked their usual magic implementing an Evening in Paris in Bartow - it was amazing! Thanks to the Committee for doing such a great job; you are appreciated!
I would like to offer my congratulations to Bartow Commissioner James F. Clements on being named the 2014 winner of the George W. Harris, Jr. Leadership Award. I can’t think of anyone who deserves to be recognized more. James is the Chamber’s 20th winner of the honor, which is Bartow’s highest award for community service. I would also like to thank our outgoing board members for all of their hard work these past few years. Sandy Dobbertean, Catherine Tucker and Levonia Wynn are three examples of the many volunteers who work so hard for the Chamber and Bartow.
Allow me to also take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended the event, and the many sponsors and contributors. Without your participation, there is no way the Chamber could accomplish its goals for our great community.
 

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JAMES CLEMENTS IS AWARD WINNER


Bartow City Commissioner James Clements was presented the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce’s highest award  - the George W. Harris Leadership Award - during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 24, 2015. The award winner was announced by  last year’s winner, Len Jordan of Madrid Engineering Group, Inc.

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74TH CHAMBER PRESIDENT IS SHARON CASEY



Sharon Casey of Community Southern Bank, took office as the 74th president of the Bartow Chamber of Commerce on January 24, 2015 at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting.
“Evening in Paris" was the theme of the event and the Civic Center was decorated with red and black with lots of Eiffel Towers thrown in for effect.

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

Thanks to our
Fabulous Sponsors & Auction Item Providers
for the 2015 Annual Meeting - Evening in Paris:

PRESENTING SPONSOR:
A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure
GOLD SPONSORS:
Boswell & Dunlap, Central Florida Truss, Mosaic, Party People Celebrations, Spath Jewelers, Traviss Career Center, Watson Clinic.
SILVER SPONSORS:
Tom Edwards Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Evolve Professional Landscaping.
BRONZE SPONSORS:
Bank of Central Florida, Bartow Ford, Bartow High School, Bartow Regional Medical Center, CenterState Bank, Central Florida Development Council, Citizens Bank & Trust, City of Bartow, Community Southern Bank, DMAR Technical Training, PalletOne, Polk County Democrat, Polk State College, Simply Storage, Tim Jones Barber Shop, Whidden-McLean Funeral Home.
Prepromotion Sponsors: A-C-T, Bartow Ford, CenterState, Community Southern, Democrat, Evolve, Kelley Buick GMC, Mosaic, Spath Jewelers.
LIVE Auctions:                                              
Week in Boca Grande, Compliments of Barbara & Gary Newell
Weekend at Little Gasparilla Island, Compliments of Ernie & Cheryl Cooper
Day of Fishing at Mosaic, Compliments of Mosaic
3 night Bahamas Cruise for 2, Compliments of Cruise Planners
Week in Paris Penthouse, Compliments of Tim Jones  Barber Shop
TICKET Auctions:
55’ Roku HDTV sponsored by MOSAIC
Panama Jack Ladies’ Bicycle  sponsored by Gene & Sharon Casey
4 Burner Gas Grill sponsored by Community Southern Bank
Keurig Coffee Maker sponsored by Villages of Laurel Meadows
Liquor Basket sponsored by the Chamber Board of  Directors
Home and Gardens Firepit sponsored by Spherion Staffing
Costa Sunglasses Gift Set sponsored by Spath Jewelers
Discovery Flight and Lunches sponsored by Bartow Flying Service & Pappy’s Canteen
SEIKO Musical Motion Wall Clock sponsored by Spath Jewelers
Jar of Cash sponsored by State Farm, Michell Githens
Berkley Desk Clock sponsored by WebPro Realty, Carla Meeks
Hydrangeas Original Art by Trish Pfeiffer
Fitbit Fitness Wristband sponsored by CenterState Bank
Go Pro Camera sponsored by Community Southern Bank
Portable Gas Grill sponsored by Spherion Staffing
Ninja Master sponsored by DMAR Business Centers
Dom Perignon Champagne sponsored by Citizens Bank & Trust
Martini Basket sponsored by Linksters Tap Room
RCA 7’ Tablet sponsored by Community Southern Bank
Heinekin Beertender sponsored by Mike & Kathy Hall
Southeastern University Basket sponsored by Southeastern University
Eiffel Tower w/ $100 in Lottery Tickets sponsored by Main Street Bartow
Movie Night Basket with Roku3 sponsored by MidFlorida Credit
Jobsite Boom Box sponsored by Mine & Mill Industrial Supply
Spa Basket sponsored by Watson Clinic
Wine Basket sponsored by The Wine Stable, Fred and Donna
4 LEGOLAND, 4 Bok Tower Gardens sponsored by Visit Central Florida
Car Maintenance Package sponsored by Tom Edwards Chyrsler Dodge Jeep Ram

MEMBER MICRONEWS

COMMERCIAL RENTAL SPACE perfect for small business client consultation and/or satellite office space in Polk County's county seat. Minutes from the courthouse and county administration buildings. The 40-600 square foot move in ready space is located at 1480 N. Broadway Ave., Suite C in Bartow. Rental rates $450-$650 per month. Interested parties should call (863) 559-3180 or (863) 559-0101.

Two Watson Clinic Foundation Auxiliary Fundraisers set in February: Feb. 8, 5:00-7:30 p.m., Eaglebrooke, TOAST TO FIND A CURE; and Feb. 10, 3:00 p.m., Eaglebrooke, TAKE A CHANCE TO FIND A CURE HOLE IN ONE SHOOT OUT. Questions about either event or about becoming an Auxiliary member may be directed to Auxiliary Chairperson Linda Logan at 863-802-6220 or via email at:  WCFAuxiliary@WatsonClinic.com
 

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NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

RESTAURANTS
Broadway Diner

Rachel Rayl
1380 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830
863-537-7647
Join Date: 12/31/2014

RETAIL STORES
Kehoe Family Fun Sales, LLC d/b/a Unique Pools Spas Patios

Rodney Kehoe
2326 E. Edgewood Dr., Lakeland, FL 33803
863-940-9826
Website
Join Date: 12/31/2014

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Wayne & Janet Harrison

Join Date: 01/15/2015

INDUSTRIAL-RETAIL/WHOLESALE/DISTRIBUTOR
Swagelok Central Florida

Bob Stover
3180 Mulford Road
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 425-3222
Join Date: 01/22/2015
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