June 20, 2017
"Taking Care of Business!"

PRESIDENT'S CORNER: BARTOW IS HISTORY

It’s not just a slogan or tagline, "Our History Comes To Life," has a special meaning for our community.  It recalls a simpler time and traditional values. It represents a real sense of community – lending a helping hand. It stands for the entrepreneurial spirit of Bartow’s forefathers who built a thriving city by cultivating the land, developing new industry, and embracing education and quality of life. These things are just as important today as they were more than a century ago. They are the things that make Bartow one of America’s best small towns.

        Century-old oaks adorned with Spanish moss line the streets of Victorian homes and quaint bungalows. The laughter and delighted squeals of children can be heard as they play on a lush green soccer field. They're having the time of their lives in Bartow. A parade down Main Street complete with a marching band and colorful floats and the quaint down hominess of the City is so appealing.

        A street dance with live entertainment on a warm Friday evening is available to you and your family every month; or you might be interested in attending a string quartet performing in an auditorium with free, first come first served seating. If it’s the big city you’re looking for, take a short drive to Tampa or Orlando. Then come back home to Bartow. You can be back in no time.

        Bartow certainly does have a history – one that we embrace and keep alive each and every day. It’s what makes us different from any other community. We also have a great future with countless opportunities for new business and industry. We invite you to come experience what we hold so dear. Join us as we remember the past, live for today and dream about tomorrow.

Until next week,
CLINT EDWARDS

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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.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY II

MEMBER PERK FOR YOU OR YOUR EMPLOYEES:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

 

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CHAMPIONS CUP

Congratulations to the 2016 Champions Cup Winners
 

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Want this cool cup? It can be yours, simply by joining ENGAGE Young Professionals. Here's the link to learn about ENGAGE and to join. Become the Community Leader you were meant to be, sign up today!

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Clint Edwards, President
Emily Spath Clark, Incoming President
   Spath Jewelers

Jennifer Hall, Immediate Past President
    SEMCO Construction

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JUNE BUSINESS: CITRUS AIR



Left to right: Citrus Air’s Donna Pointer, Dale Burzynski and Chamber Membership Services Director Barbara Adamson

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JUNE Business of the Month
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Citrus Air Conditioners, Inc.
155 Century Boulevard, Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 648-0637 • www.citrusairconditioners.com

Citrus Air Conditioners is Central Florida’s premier air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and ice machine maintenance and repair company. We have extensive knowledge of all makes and models. We’ve specialized in both residential and commercial air conditioning and heating systems for over 30 years. Our team of highly-skilled technicians is on standby to meet your residential or commercial system’s repair needs.


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

MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES

20 YEARS
VISTE

10 YEARS
Central Florida Regional Planning Council
The Law Office of Shiurley D. Pellarchy
State Farm Insurance - Michell Githens

 

RIBBON CUTTINGS COMING UP

NEW MEMBERS

Retail Stores
Queens Fashions and Gifts
Ms. Jennifer Camp
320 E. Summerlin Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 245-7163

Restaurants
Marco’s Pizza
Ms. Kelly Popp
1775 N. Broadway Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 457-4900

Restaurants
The BREADBOARD
Mr. Paul Diakomihalis
1037 North Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 800-3284
 
Restaurants
NiNi’s Landings
Ms. Sandy Joyner
5995 Airport Blvd./Bartow Municipal Airport
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 875-5789

Executive Office Space
RCL Property Holdings LLC
Richard Lindstrom/Carmen Lindstrom
11506 Hammock Oaks Ct.
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 689-1663

Individual Members
Tony Murray
1105 Lee Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-8031
 

NOMINATE SOMEONE AS EMERGING LEADER

Polk Emerging Leaders Awards
Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 6:00 PM
Bartow Civic Center
2250 Floral Ave, Bartow, FL 33830

NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY!
The annual Polk Emerging Leaders Awards will once again be a collaborative event of the three young professional groups in Polk County. Continuing a new era of collaboration and blurring the east/west dividing line, the awards have been established to annually recognize five young professionals between 21- 42 who have made significant contributions and commitment to the Polk County community.
Nominations are now open for 2017!
To nominate an individual for the Polk Emerging Leader Awards, simply fill out the form at this link.
http://www.winterhavenchamber.com/polk-emerging-leaders-awa…
Applications must be returned to pelaApplication@gmail.com or dropped off at 401 Ave B NW, Winter Haven by close of business June 15, 2017.

CHAMBER EVENTS

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

JUNE
Wednesday, June 21, 9:30 a.m.
QUEENS FASHIONS & GIFTS RIBBON-CUTTING

320 East Summerlin St., Bartow 33830

JULY
Tuesday, July 11
ENGAGE STUFF THE BUS BEGINS

Bring School Supplies to the Chamber
For Homeless Kids!

Wednesday, July 19, 1:30 p.m.
WHITE ELEPHANT PARTY FOR DIPLOMATS

Happy Birthday Issie Jencowski

Thursday, July 20, 9:30 a.m.
PATEL, GREENE & ASSOCIATES, PLLC NEW LOCATION

215 E. Main Street, Bartow 33830

SEE OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS LISTED ON YOUR CHAMBER WEBSITE HERE.

DON'T MISS FORTRESS FITNESS FOR SEPT.!

This is a great time of exercise for the whole family! Marie Wilmot, local fitness guru, has designed a program for the Chamber to help the community get fit! Find out what types of exercise suit your needs by coming out to Fort Blount Park on the second Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m., beginning in September, 2017. You can experience a different kind of exercise in each class. It's a blast!

MEMBER MICRONEWS

CHAMBER QUARTERLY HAS 40K READERSHIP

 Reserve your space now in the Fall Chamber Quarterly Magazine and hand your business card out to more than 40,000 readers for only $85 per issue. Call Barbara Adamson at 863-533-7125 for more information.
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