Time to Boogie!
We're so excited that Barn Boogie, sponsored by SEMCO Construction, is coming up. Mark your calendars for February 23, at 5:30 p.m. at Leland Young's Barn in Alturas. It's a boot-scootin' good time. Sponsorships and tickets are available online now, so go to www.bartowchamber.com and get yours today!
     And speaking of Barn Boogie, it's time for the Leadership Bartow Class XVII to learn about Agriculture in Polk County, and do we have a great Chairman to help us plan the day and travel with us on February 23rd! Danny Kushmer (Leadership XIV) has agreed to ride the bus and talk about what today's agriculture is all about, plus we've planned some very exciting stops along the way. What's especially interesting about this day is that we begin at Leland Young's Barn and end our day there . . . to boogie!

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.

Congratulations to the 2016 Champions Cup Winners! Here they are:

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Clint Edwards, President
Emily Spath Clark, Incoming President
   Spath Jewelers
Jennifer Hall, Immediate Past President
    SEMCO Construction

Left to right: Bean Raj, Stay Inn Manager; Jaison Varghese, Stay Inn Advisor; Mike Chauhan, Stay Inn Owner; and Barbara Adamson, Chamber Membership Director.

February Business of the Month
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Stay Inn & Suites
1035 North Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0711 • www.stayinnbartow.com



We are the perfect place to relax! Stay Inn & Suites serves the needs of active families in a comfortable setting, featuring newly refurbished rooms. We are the “preferred” lodging choice for vacationers and business travelers. Enjoy a swim in the beautiful swimming pool, or have a refreshing cocktail in the relaxed atmosphere of our modern lounge. Need meeting or event space? Our conference room can accommodate up to 75 people.
Visit us today at www.stayinnbartow.com.


WANT TO FIND OUT HOW TO BECOME
THE BUSINESS OF THE MONTH?
Contact Barbara Adamson, Membership Services,
863-533-7125 or email
barbara@bartowchamber.com

THE SILVER SCREEN ANNUAL EVENT
The Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our many sponsors and Ticket and Auction Prize sponsors, that helped make THE SILVER SCREEN Annual Meeting a great success.



PRESENTING SPONSOR: THUNDER Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OF OUR SILENT AUCTION PARTNERS FOR THESE GREAT PRIZES AUCTIONED OFF DURING THE SILVER SCREEN EVENT:

• Ernie and Sheryl Cooper, who donated a vacation home at Little Gasparilla Island.
• Sheriff Grady Judd and Polk County Sheriffs Office, donating 2 Days with the Sheriff
• Barbara and Gary Newell, who donated a vacation home at Boca Grande
• Tracy Kimbrough, who donated Serenity Beach Guesthouse at Melbourne Beach
• Mosaic, that donated a Mosaic Fishing Trip, a YETI Hardside cooler

Thanks for supporting your Chamber of Commerce with your generosity!

FEBRUARY

Thursday, February 2, 5:00 p.m.
CHOCOLATE CHARMS & CHAMBER FUN THURSDAY
AT SPATH JEWELERS

Wednesday, February 8, noon
AMBASSADORS AND DELEGATES LUNCHEON
Perkins Restaurant
(Note: Date change from regular first Wednesday)

Friday, February 17, 6:00 p.m.
JEEPIN' WITH JUDD DOWNTOWN EVENT

Saturday, February 18, 10:00 a.m.
SYFY BARTOW
Downtown

Thursday, February 23, 5:30 p.m.
BARN BOOGIE sponsored by SEMCO
Leland Young's Barn

We hope to see you Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Spath Jeweler's event for the Chamber: CHOCOLATE CHARMS AND CHAMBER FUN THURSDAY! The prize drawings are FABULOUS! Hope to see you there, 5:00 p.m.

Thanks to Sackett Motorsports for a great Fun Thursday for January. We enjoyed seeing all the motorcycles, and amazing cars - new and collectible. Thanks to the Sackett Family, and owner Ryan Sackett (in the photo below).


 

Employment/Staffing Services
CertiTemp, Inc.
Mrs. Lynee Tice
3009 Hwy 92 E
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-7744
Visit Website here.

Community Action &  Human Services
Sunrise Community of Central Florida, Inc.
Ms. Rebecca McGuire
807 North Lake Parker Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 680-2817
Visit Website here.

Insurance
Mulling Insurance Agency
Mr. Dennis Hollingsworth
230 Old Bartow Eagle Lake Rd
Bartow, FL 33830

Associations/Clubs/Organizations
Bartow High School Yellow Jackets Athletic Booster Club Inc.
Ms. Angela Ruiz
P.O. Box 994
Bartow, FL 33831
(863) 326-8177

Warehousing-Mini/Self-Service
Affordable Storage of Bartow
Ms. Lori Raymond
1515 Centennial Blvd.
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5597

Fitness/Gym
Anytime Fitness
Mr. James Mily
145 E. Van Fleet Dr.
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 537-7123

Pest Control
 Massey Services, Inc.
Mr. Wili Davi
3705 US Hwy 98 S., Suite 4
Lakeland, FL 33812
(863) 665-4137
Visit Website here.

Sign up for the Bartow Rotary Club's Yellow Jacket Stomp V now!

Polk County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller
To Host 4th Valentine's Day Wedding
     Less than one month to go for courting couples to sign up to tie the knot on the most romantic day of the year!
      Beginning at noon on Valentine’s Day, Clerk of Courts & Comptroller Stacy M. Butterfield will be performing the 4^th annual group marriage ceremony on the picturesque steps of the Polk County History Center.
     “This is one of my favorite days of the year,” Stated Clerk Butterfield, “Here in the Clerk’s office we tend to do a lot of business that isn’t exactly uplifting. Most people don’t look forward to coming into my office, because it means they need to pay a traffic ticket, go to court, or they’re showing up for jury duty. The Valentine’s Day Group Wedding stands out as a very special event for me, for my staff, and for everyone involved. It’s a day filled with joy as 30 couples begin a new and exciting journey together.”