COMMITTEE OF 100
 The next Committee of 100 meeting is set for Friday, October 9, 2015, at 8:00 a.m. Guest speaker is City Manager George Long, who will be talking about the economic development initiative for Bartow. Committee of 100 meetings are held at the Health and Life Center (old hospital), 1239 E. Main Street. If you are interested in becoming a member of this prestigious grouip, contact Chairman Brian Hinton at 863-533-4196.
2015 CHAMPIONS CUP IS OCTOBER 15TH
NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
Landscaping & Lawn Care
Garrison Land Management, Inc.
Mr. Joe Garrison
28609 Hwy. 27, N.
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 439-6550
www.garrisonpropertyservices.com
Join date: 09/08/2015
Property Management
Garrison Property Services, LLC
Ms. Dollie Boyd
28609 Hwy. 27, N.
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 439-6550
www.garrisonpropertyservices.com
Join date: 09/08/2015
Insurance Agencies
LegalShield
Mrs. Kimberly Hooten
189 James Circle
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 287-6697
www.paulhooten.legalshieldassociate.com
Join date: 09/13/2015
Event Venues
The Williams Centre
Ms. Geri Williams
1150 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 558-0635
Join date: 09/13/2015
Antiques & Collectibles
Chinoiserie Antiques & Gifts
Ms. Virginia Cagle
110 W. Broadway St.
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-8050
Join date: 10/01/2015
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN BARTOW
Looking for a commercially zoned lot, building for rent or to buy for your business? Please check out this site :
You'll get to create an account for free and check out MLS commercial listings for Bartow.
For a downloadable CRA District map, click here, scroll down and look under IMPORTANT LINKS in the right hand column of the Chamber's website.
$25 per run (up to 35 words), call 533-7125 or email Virginia.
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.
FOR RENT: OFFICE SPACE
In Historic Bartow Building.
310 East Main Street, one block from Polk County Courthouse.
2 EXECUTIVE OFFICES
3 STAFF OFFICES
2 shared conference rooms and kitchen. Partially furnished with phone system in place. Reserved indoor parking space. Additional parking on-site.
CALL (863) 224-3503 for more information
2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Sharon Casey, President
Community Southern Bank
Myrtice Young, Immediate Past President
Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Jennifer Hall, President-elect, Vice President
SEMCO Construction
Gail Smith, Treasurer
Community Southern Bank
Emily Spath Clark, Vice President
Spath Jewelers
Clint Edwards, Vice President
Tom Edwards Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Rob Clancey, Vice President
Polk State College
Carole McKenzie, Vice President
Polk County Farm Bureau
Shannon Medley, Vice President
Florida Industrial and Phosphate
Research Institute
DIRECTORS
David Carmichael
Boswell & Dunlap, LLP
Lennon Jordan
Madrid Engineering Group
Jeremy M. Katzmann, MD
Watson Clinic
Jeff Kincart
A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure
J.C. Martin
Kelley Buick GMC
Phil Minden
Bartow Regional Medical Center
Callie Neslund
Mosaic
Josh Palmer
Palmer Insurance Agency, Inc.
Freda Ridgway
Mosaic
Carlos Sandoval
Bartow Ford Company
David Sandow
Spherion Staffing
Anita Stasiak
CenterState Bank
Lea Ann Thomas
Polk County Board of County Commissioners
Valerie Tillmon
Citizens Bank & Trust
REACH 22K HOMES WITH YOUR MESSAGE
 Reserve your space now in the Winter Chamber Quarterly Magazine and hand your business card out to more than 20,000 households for only $85 per issue. Call Barbara Adamson at 863-533-7125 for more information. |
FROM THE PRESIDENT:
 Today I would like to tell you all about VISTE, which stands for "Volunteers in Service to the Elderly."
I have been involved with VISTE for many years and I am surprised to know that some folks have never heard of this organization, and the impact that it has on our community.
VISTE is a local non-profit organization with the mission to serve frail and elderly persons to enable them to remain safely and independently in their own homes. VISTE provides services to clients based on age and need who reside in Lakeland, Bartow, Fort Meade and Mulberry. The target population is men and women, age 70 and older, who need assistance for a variety of reasons - advanced age, poor health, unsafe living conditions, financial insecurity, isolation, medical needs, poor nutrition, lack of transportation, lack of family and more.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: MICHELL GITHENS STATE FARM
Left to right, Chamber Membership Director Barbara Adamson, Steven Githens , Michell Githens, "Sophie," Becky Smith and Aura Schuler.
Business of the Month for October is . . .
Michell Githens State Farm
595 West Main Street• Bartow, FL
Phone: 863-533-8119
michell@githensinsurance.com
Call Michell today! She says, "Our agency’s mission is to assist customers with the many products and services that State Farm offers to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. Find great coverage at a great rate. Get a free quote now!"
Free $10 Gift Card with every life insurance quote during the month of October.
A SALUTE TO THOSE WHO SERVED: HOMETOWN HEROES
NYE JORDAN PARK TENNIS COURT OPENING
A Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting was held for tennis courts on Saturday, September 26, during the Bartow Parks and Rec's Day of Play at Nye Jordan Park. Lawanna Jackson cuts the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of the children's tennis courts. Nye Jordan Park is located on the corner of Orange Avenue and Stuart Street.
TRAVEL WITH THE CHAMBER!
We have two very exciting Chamber trips coming up:
NEW YORK CITY HOLIDAY
November 30 - December 4, 2015
(We may still accept reservations, subject to availability)
and
DISCOVER TUSCANY
April 14 - April 23, 2016
Check out this great link!
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?
Call Barbara Adamson, 533-7125, for more information and to secure your seat.
FORTRESS FITNESS PROMOTES FAMILY FITNESS
 FORTRESS FITNESS IS SECOND SATURDAY
The Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce presents “FORTRESS Fitness,” a new program to promote family fitness began in September at Fort Blount Park.
“FORTRESS Fitness is a community-wide outdoor workout program for all fitness levels, all ages, and it’s absolutely free,” said Marie Wilmot, organizer of the new program. Wilmot is a wellness and fitness enthusiast and instructor of Pilates, kickboxing, Zumba and other cardio-fitness programs.
“We hope whole families will join us (the next is on October 10th) for a variety of unique group workouts led by professional wellness instructors,” Wilmot added. “FORTRESS Fitness is free and open to all ages, instruction is for all levels.”
Fifteen people attended the first class, representing all ages and fitness levels. Wilmot demonstrated light aerobic exercises to music supplied by Sean Serdynski of SLS Entertainment.
CHAMBER EVENTS
(All meetings are in the Chamber Boardroom unless otherwise noted.)
OCTOBER
Tuesday, October 6, 11:30 a.m.
ALUMNI SOCIAL PLANNING MEETING
Thursday, October 8, 7:30 a.m.
SCORE ROUNDTABLE
Thursday, October 8
LEADERSHIP BARTOW XVI: ENVIRONMENTAL DAY
Thursday, October 8, 5:15 p.m.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT
SWEET MAGNOLIAS CAFE & GIFT SHOP
125 & 139 S. Central Ave., Bartow
Tuesday, October 13, 4:00 p.m.
HOMETOWN HEROES COMMITTEE
Thursday, October 15, all day
FLORIDA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Representative Available to All Chamber Business Members. Call to schedule an appointment: (863) 678.4182, ext. 227.
Thursday, October 15, 6:00 p.m.
CHAMPIONS CUP EVENT
Friday, October 16, noon
LUNCH & LEARN: DAVID STEELE
“Embrace the Crazy: Leadership Lessons Learned From Trying the Dumb Stuff”
FPIR, 1855 W. Main St.
Tuesday, October 20, 3:30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, October 20, 4:00 p.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, October 21, 1:00 p.m.
DIPLOMATS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Ortelle, Carolyn, Tommie, Marietta, Sherry and Sally!
Thursday, October 22, 6:00 p.m.
BOOK DISCUSSION, "Letters Across the Divide"
Bartow Public Library
Thursday, October 29, 4:00 p.m.
CRICKETTE CLUB PARADE & CARNIVAL
Saturday, October 31
TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT IN BARTOW
NOVEMBER
Thursday, November 5, 4:00 p.m.\
ALPHAGRAPHICS LAKELAND RIBBON-CUTTING
4130 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, 33813
MEMBER MICRONEWS
BARTOW ANTIQUE FAIR IS OCTOBER 10
Main Street Bartow, Inc.’s next monthly Antique Fair will be held on Saturday, October 10, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. along Main Street in downtown Bartow.
Booth spaces are $20.00 each and can be reserved by contacting Irene at 863-646-0644 or the Main Street Bartow office at 863-519-0508. The Antique Fair is held the second Saturday of each month.
BARTOW HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Open House & Expo
International Baccalaureate, Summerlin Academy, Bartow High School
October 8, 2015, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Invited, Media Center, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Open House for Current Students, Academies in Media Center
Find Out What is Happening At Bartow High School!
Nine Career Academies at Bartow High School
International Baccalaureate School At Bartow High School
Summerlin Academy at Bartow High School
Speak with the Teachers, Counselor and Administrators
Come with your friends and family
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MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES
40 YEARS
Edgen Murray Corporation
15 YEARS
Law Office of William Lobb
SMALL BUSINESS HELP IS ON ITS WAY
SBDC Is Available At
The Chamber On
October 15th
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida, assists existing and emerging businesses in Polk County, through no-cost confidential business consulting, and low-cost training. Consultants can assist entrepreneurs in a variety of business topics, including: marketing, business certification, capital access, market diversification, developing strategic business plans, export services, and web optimization. A consultant will be at the Chamber on October 15, 2015 and available to Chamber Businesses. To schedule an appointment, visit www.bartowchamber.com and follow the links on the home page, or call (863) 678.4182, ext. 227. |
