Thanks to everyone who helped celebrate Dr. Tom McMicken's 50 Years of Medicine in Bartow on Saturday. Also thanks to the organizers that included the Family of Dr. Thomas McMicken, and these organizations and individuals: Brian Hinton and the Bartow Community Healthcare Foundation, Inc.; Phillip Minden and BayCare Bartow Regional Medical Center; Jenny Cooper Baker and Dr. Saco of Watson Clinic; Bartow Civic Clubs; and the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce. We estimated that more than 275 friends and family attended.

In the top photo, Brian Hinton, on behalf of the Community of Bartow presented Dr. McMicken with the first "Dr. Thomas E. McMicken Humanitarian Award." This award, named after Dr. Tom, will recognize lifetime achievements for selfless service to the community. Mr. Hinton acknowledged that the award will not be given often, and only to a select few who help improve the well-being of Bartow's citizens.

The next photo shows Bartow City Mayor, James F. Clements, presenting Dr. McMicken with a proclamation from the City naming July 15, 2017, "DR. THOMAS E. MCMICKEN DAY."

UNTIL NEXT WEEK,
CLINT EDWARDS

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.

MEMBER PERK FOR YOU OR YOUR EMPLOYEES:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
 

Congratulations to the 2016 Champions Cup Winners

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

Want to find a retail or service business? Click here.

Left to right: TB&K Outsource Owner Trina Kelly and Chamber Membership Services Director Barbara Adamson

July Chamber Business of the Month:
TB&K Outsource Full Service Printing
(863) 512-0528 • www.tkellyprint.com

With over 15 years of experience in the printing industry, I am positive I can provide you with your printing needs. With one of the best graphic designers on my team and long-standing relationships with various vendors in and out of the state of Florida, I am sure to be able to meet your printing needs at the best price. My attention to detail has proven to be effective when providing clients with the one-on-one attention they deserve. My goal is to exceed your expectations! For a price quote please call or email me anytime.

TRINA

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

Free TEXT ME!

Chamber Members:
We are offering a new feature of your membership, absolutely free to you! If you would like to get a text message about upcoming events, call or email Barbara Adamson, Chamber Membership Services Director, today! barbara@bartowchamber.com or 863-533-7125.

Did you know there were more than 3300 homeless students in Polk County for the school year of 2016-2017?
Join us and help needy school students during STUFF THE BUS, now until August 18. The Chamber runs its campaign a little longer than other organizations to provide a second wave of supplies to schools after they have begun. This year, the Bartow Police Department is partnering up with us in this outreach to the community. Drop off your school supplies for homeless students today! Stuff The Bus is a Hearth Project outreach for Polk County Schools. Thanks to ENGAGE Chamber Young Professionals, Leadership Bartow XVII, DeeDee Yost Wright and the School Board for championing this project.
ENGAGE Young Professionals' Stuff The Bus is coming up! School supplies will be collected for Polk Schools' "Hearth Project," which supplies school supplies to homeless children. Be sure to drop supplies off to the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce from Now through August 18 and help homeless students have the supplies they need for school.

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

Now through August 18
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

Friday, July 21, 6:00 p.m.
FRIDAY FEST
Downtown Bartow

AUGUST
Tuesday, August 1, 9:30 a.m.
INDIGO MOON RIBBON-CUTTING
165 E. Main Street, Bartow 33830

Wednesday, August 2, noon
AMBASSADORS / DELEGATES at PERKINS

Thursday, August 3, 6:00 p.m.
KIWANIS CRYING TOWEL
Bartow Civic Center, Tickets at Chamber

Wednesday, August 9, 7:30 a.m.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
Professional Development Class by J. Lenora Bresler
Polk State College Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center

Thursday, August 10
CAPITAL CITY QUARTERLY PUBLISHED

Thursday, August 10, 5:00 p.m.
THUNDER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FUN THURSDAY
1425 W. Main Street, Bartow

Tuesday, August 15, 6:00 p.m.
EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS
Bartow Civic Center

Friday, August 18, noon
ENGAGE SOCIAL MEDIA LUNCH & LEARN
FIPR Conference Room

Friday, August 18, 6:00 p.m.
FRIDAY FEST
Downtown Bartow

SEE OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS LISTED ON YOUR CHAMBER WEBSITE
 

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

Retail Stores
Indigo Moon
Mark & Deanine Mulpagano
165 E. Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 224-7758
Website

Government-County
Polk County Clerk of Court
Stacy Butterfield
255 N. Broadway Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-4525
Website
 

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