CHAMBER EVENTS
(All meetings are in the Chamber Boardroom unless otherwise noted.)
Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 3:45 p.m.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, 3:45 p.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 17, 2018, 5:30-6:30 p.m. reception;
6:30 p.m. Graduation
LEADERSHIP XVII GRADUATION
Polk State College Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center
Thursday, May 17, 2018
CHAMBER QUARTERLY MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTED
Friday, May 18, 6:00 p.m.
MAIN STREET BARTOW'S FRIDAY FEST
Downtown Bartow
Wednesday, May 23, 2018, Noon
YOUTH VILLA CLASSIC LUNCHEON
Bartow Civic Center
Wednesday, June 6, 2018, Noon
AMBASSADORS / DELEGATES LUNCHEON
Friday, June 15, 2018, 11:30 a.m.
ENGAGE LUNCH AND LEARN
Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute
Friday, June 15, 2018, 6:00 p.m.
MAIN STREET BARTOW'S FRIDAY FEST
Downtown Bartow
June 19, 2018, 3:45 p.m.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
BARTOW EXTRAVAGANZA
FIREWORKS
2:30 p.m. Bartow Adult Band Concert at Bartow Civic Center
3:30-9:00 p.m., Entertainment at the Bandshell
Fireworks Following
NEW MEMBERS
Associations, Clubs & Organizations
Boy Scouts of America
Hector Centeno
13228 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
813-875-5890
tampabayscouting.org
Restaurants
Hardee's
Julie Bales
300 E Van Fleet Drive
Bartow, FL 33830
Restaurants
Wing Stop
Juan Martin
300 E Van Fleet Drive
Bartow, FL 33830
Insurance Agencies
US Health Advisors
Joshua Zarandona
810 South Jackson Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
772-925-9747
ushagent.com/JoshuaZarandona
Advertising - Specialty
Comcast Spotlight
Jami Rear
3010 Herring Avenue
Sebring, FL 33870
941-342-2172
www.comcastspotlight.com/markets/sarasota
Banks, Credit Unions
Wauchula State Bank
Christy Page
4821 US Hwy 17 North
Bowling Green, FL 33834
863-375-2238
www.wauchulastatebank.com
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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 the Chamber, (863) 533-7125.
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 Reserve your space now in the Spring Chamber Quarterly Magazine and hand your business card out to more than 40,000 readers for only $85 per issue. Call Kathryn at 863-533-7125 for more information; or email her at kathryn@bartowchamber.com
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MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES
35 Years
WONN/WPCV/WLKF/WWRZ Radio Stations
30 Years
AAF Flanders
20 Years
Bartow High School
15 Years
Moody Law
10 Years
Asbury United Methodist Church
Elite Detail 'N Tint
First Providence Missionary Baptist Church
5 Years
Arts Ensemble Education Foundation
Doss Flower and Gift Shop, Inc.
RSVP FOR LEADERSHIP BARTOW XVII GRADUATION!
BARTOW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FUN THURSDAY
Thursday, May 10, at 5:00 p.m. at the Bartow Municipal Airport, the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce Fun Thursday welcomed more than 100 visitors to the Airport for a reception for Airport Director John Helms. Thanks to everyone who came out to this fun event!
 More Photos Here.
COUNTER EFFECTS BY ROGER
A Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting was held on Wednesday, May 9 for the new location of COUNTER EFFECTS BY ROGER, 3891 Radford Rd., Bartow, FL 33830. Counter Effects by Roger is a privately owned, family company that is focused on providing you with personalized customer service and quality surrounding your countertop needs. They specialize in Quartz, Granite and Solid Surfaces.For more information about Counter Effects by Roger, call 863-533-0600.
 More Photos Here.
PDA SIGNUPS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES: Leadership In The Workplace
AT POLK STATE COLLEGE - CLEAR SPRINGS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER
7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
SIGN UP HERE!
NEW CLASSES FOR 2018. More than 100 have earned a Professional Development Academy certificate since it began in 2016!
As a member, you and your employees are eligible to participate in a professional development series: LEADERSHIP IN THE WORKPLACE. Successful professionals continually strive to learn. Expanding skill sets and knowledge enables individuals to transcend their careers. The Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Polk State College, announces the launch of the 2018 Greater Bartow Chamber Professional Development Academy (PDA). This program provides skills for business, organization, and personal growth and improvement through a variety of educational and training opportunities. Receive your PDA certificate by attending a minimum of four of the seven classes. Cost for the academy classes are covered in your Chamber membership investment. If you are an employee of a Chamber member business, you are entitled to attend any of the classes at no cost. If you are not employed by a Chamber member business, the classes are $29 per class.
HPP FRESH FLORIDA RIBBON-CUTTING
HPP FRESH FLORIDA, a business making a $7 million investment in Bartow celebrated a Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting on May 10th. HPP Fresh Florida was created to help food manufacturers develop products for todays’ consumer. Their process gives their customers the ability to extend shelf life without the use of chemicals. This added shelf life allows the manufacturers to grow their business through expanded markets.
HPP Fresh Florida is located at 205 Agricola Road, Bartow FL 33830. Find out more: https://hppfreshflorida.com/
EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS
Nominations are open for the 2018 Polk Emerging Leader Awards. If you know a Young Leader between the ages of 21 and 42 who have made significant contributions and commitment to the Polk County community please nominate them now! This years program will once again be a collaborative event of the three young professional groups in Polk County and their host Chambers - Bartow, Lakeland and Winter Haven. Complete your nomination here.
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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 Kathryn Bevilacqua-Ely today! kathryn@bartowchamber.com or 863-533-7125.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Interested in becoming a BUSINESS OF THE MONTH? Call Kathryn, 863-533-7125, or email her here.
Business of Month
Over $1,500 in advertising for $350!
 The featured Business of the Month for the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce is a promotional opportunity available to all Chamber members. This program provides additional marketing and exposure for your organization through a variety of channels. Those channels include:
CAPITAL CITY MAGAZINE 1/3 PAGE AD - $540 VALUE
Your business will receive a free third page ad in the Chamber’s quarterly publication, CAPITAL CITY QUARTERLY, featuring you as business of the month. CAPITAL CITY QUARTERLY has a readership of 40,000 with circulation to homes and businesses throughout Southwest Polk County.
SOCIAL MEDIA - $250 VALUE
Your business will receive weekly shout-outs via the Chamber’s various media sites, the Greater Bartow Chamber Facebook page and Capital City Today Facebook page, with an audience of more than 1,100. You will also receive a targeted, boosted post to reach up to 5,000 viewers.
CHAMBER WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - $500 VALUE
Your business will be the featured business of the month in our Chamber Weekly Newsletter distributed to more than 1,000 emails weekly.
RADIO - $250 VALUE
You will receive periodic shout-outs throughout the month as the Chamber’s featured business on WBF FM 102.9 & AM 1130. Provide a short, one sentence description to help listeners learn more about your business.
STORE DISPLAY
The Chamber will provide you with its Business of the Month store display to keep in your lobby or office to designate you as the Chamber’s Business of the Month.
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