June 4, 2016

FROM THE PRESIDENT:

JENNIFER HALL, SEMCO Construction

     Summertime - and the living is easy, especially if you happen to live in Bartow, Florida, and are a member of the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce!
     Our Bartow Chamber members have multiple perks and here's just a few:
  • Marketing & Visibility - Building a name and recognition
  • Use of Chamber’s “we’re in!” Logo and Window Cling
  • Business Referrals: Inquiries are referred to Chamber Members Only
  • Complimentary Link to Organization’s Website from Chamber Website
  • Member Web Page - Includes online marketing tool kit
  • Free Internet/Social Media Assistance and Instruction
  • Business Listings on Chamber Website: One alphabetical listing and one categorical listing
  • Chamber On-Line Communications: Updates via Chamber Weekly Newsletter
  • Subscription to Chamber Weekly Newsletter
  • Opportunity for Articles in Chamber Weekly Newsletter announcing Achievements
  • Subscription to Chamber Quarterly Magazine
  • Business Listings in Chamber Quarterly Magazine
  • Ribbon-Cutting and Open House Opportunities
  • Opportunity to Provide Specialty Item in “Hello Bartow!” Welcome Baskets
  • Access to Free Business Roundtable Series
  • Access to Member-Only Leadership Training Program
  • Access to Business One-On-One Business Counseling
  • Access to Professional Development Training through Polk State College
  • Electronic List of Chamber Business Mailing Addresses
  • Space available for Marketing Materials in Chamber Office
  • Networking - Building Relationships That Enhance
  • Free Admission to Monthly Business After Hours Events
  • Access to Free Monthly Business to Business Morning Business Card Exchange Events
  • Volunteer and Service Opportunities for your Business and Employees
  • Invitations to All Chamber Events and Activities
There's more, we didn't list here. And, keep in mind, these are just the BASIC MEMBER BENEFITS. Becoming a corporate partner with the Chamber gives you more! If you are interested in a corporate partnership with the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, give Barbara Adamson a call and she will fill in you in what all that means! Stay cool,

Jennifer Hall
Your Chamber President, 2016

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jennifer Hall, President
    SEMCO Construction
Sharon Casey, Immediate Past President
    Retired Banker
Clint Edwards, President-elect, Vice President
    Tom Edwards Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE LIST

CHAMPIONS CUP

CHAMPIONS CUP
Champions Cup was created to recognize and honor businesses and organizations that have championed exemplary best practices, and have had a positive influence on the economic well being of the area's business environment. Congratulations to the 2015 Champions Cup Winners! Here they are:
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:
Tom Edwards Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS:
Tindale Oliver
SERVICE/PROFESSIONAL:
Bartow Regional Medical Center
RETAIL BUSINESS:
Tom Edwards Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
A-C-T Environmental and Infrastructure
NOT FOR PROFIT/ COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY:
Bartow Rotary Club
MAIN STREET BUSINESS:
Travel Leaders / International Sun Travel
EMERGING BUSINESS:
Broadway Diner

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE:
Don Wilson


Click here to see past winners of this prestigious award.

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: A-C-T

CRICKETTE CLUB FUN THURSDAY JUNE 9

COMING UP!

HELLO BARTOW! MEMBERS PARTICIPATE FOR FREE











ROI ALERT TO ALL MEMBERS!

We've established a new perk to your membership. Now, as a member of the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, you may include a promotional item for your business in the HELLO BARTOW! welcome baskets for new residents. PARTICIPATION IS FREE OF CHARGE! If you are interested, contact Barbara Adamson, Membership Director, (863) 533-7125, or reply to this email.

CHAMBER EVENTS

(All meetings are in the Chamber Boardroom unless otherwise noted.)

JUNE

Tuesday, June 14, 10:00 a.m.
BIZ KIDS BEGINS
Every Tuesday through July 19

Wednesday, June 15, 9:30 a.m.
LAKELAND PIANO GRAND RE-OPENING
6595 S. Florida Ave., Suite 11, Lakeland

Tuesday, June 21, 3:45 p.m.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, June 22, 1:30 p.m.
DIPLOMAT BIRTHDAY PARTY
Happy Birthday, Karen Donhaiser!

Thursday, June 23, 9:30 a.m.
NEW BEGINNING RIBBON-CUTTING
1255 Gunn Hwy, Bartow
Tri-County Human Services Facility



Thursday, June 30, 9:30 a.m.
MATTRESS FIRM RIBBON-CUTTING
475 E. Van Fleet Dr., Bartow

FOR A LIST OF COMMUNITY EVENTS LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE, CLICK HERE AND THEN CHOOSE "EVENTS"!

B2B BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE JUNE 8!



Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 7:30 a.m., Chamber Boardroom
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
MORNING BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE

Plenty of coffee and fellowship with your fellow member business owners. Bring lots of business cards and give everyone two - one for them and one for a friend. Hope to see you there! NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY.

MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES

40 YEARS
Whit's Building Supply, Inc.

20 YEARS
AIM Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

15 YEARS
The Mahoney Group, Inc.

10 YEARS
Marietta King
Flynn Law Group, PA

APPLICATIONS READY FOR LEADERSHIP XVII



     Could it really be time for a new Leadership class? The current Leadership Class XVI is graduating May 19, 2016, at Polk State College Advanced Technology Center, so it's true!
     If you are interested in joining the more than 450 individuals who have completed the Leadership Bartow program, acquiring the skills, knowledge and passion necessary to participate fully in the life of our community, read the brochure here; and sign up online today. Leadership Bartow continues to be a vital part of the overall effort to ensure that the pool of talent from which the community can draw its future leaders continues to be renewed.
For an electronic application for Leadership XVII, click here.

NEW MEMBERS

Retail Stores
Mattress Firm
Mr. Chuck White
475 E. Van Fleet Dr.
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3530
 
Restaurants
Lenny’s Grill & Subs
Mr. James Harmer
485 E. Van Fleet Dr.
Bartow, FL 33830
www.lennys.com

MEMBER MICRONEWS

BARTOW DEACONS AND STEWARTS ALLIANCE
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET TO FEATURE
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF GRADY JUDD

     Mentor, mediator, peacemaker, law enforcer, motivator and educator, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is keynote speaker for the Saturday, June 25, 2016 Bartow Deacons and Stewards Alliance Annual Scholarship Banquet. The event will be hald at Carver Recreation Center at 6:00 p.m.
     Individual tickets are $25; table sponsorships are $200. For more information, please contact Carver Young, President of the Deacons and Stewards Alliance, at (863) 533-1207; or banquet chairperson, Tylonda Sanders at (863) 709-5180.


BARTOW ANTIQUE FAIR COMING UP JUNE 11
     Main Street Bartow, Inc.’s next monthly Antique Fair will be on Saturday, June 11, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. along Main Street in downtown Bartow.
     Booth spaces are $15.00 each during the summer months, and they 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.

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REACH 22K HOMES WITH YOUR MESSAGE

 Reserve your space now in the Fall Chamber Quarterly Magazine and hand your business card out to more than 22,000 households for only $85 per issue. Call Barbara Adamson at 863-533-7125 for more information.
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