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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.

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.

Meet The Candidates,
Eat a Free Hotdog!
  Once again Bartow Political Rally will be offered as a free event to the public. Polk Politics, to be held Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., will take place at the Bartow Civic Center.
  This year, the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce is also offering those attending a free hot dog! American Compliance Technologies Environmental & Infrastructure (A-C-T) is presenting sponsor.
  Local candidates from all over the county will be on hand to speak, answer questions and meet the public at the Rally.
  The Rally will afford voters an opportunity to participate in a straw vote, sponsored by ENGAGE Chamber Young Professionals, with the results announced at the conclusion of the evening.
  For more information about the Political Rally, please call Virginia Condello at (863) 533-7125, or check out the EVENT PAGE HERE. You may sign up to be a sponsor at this site.

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

Wednesday, June 6, 2018, Noon
WE'RE IN! CHAMBER CONNECTOR DRIVE
AMBASSADORS / DELEGATES LUNCHEON

Thursday, June 7, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
SPURLOW'S ARCHERY PRO SHOP RIBBON-CUTTING
1264 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow 33830

Thursday, June 14, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
LINKSTERS TAP ROOM FUN THURSDAY
5125 US Hwy. 98 S., Highland City, FL 33812

Friday, June 15, 2018, 11:30 a.m.
ENGAGE LUNCH AND LEARN
with DEE DEE WRIGHT, Polk County School Board
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, 9:30 p.m.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Emily Spath Clark, President
   Spath Jewelers
Phil Minden, Incoming President
  BayCare Bartow Regional Medical Center
Clint Edwards, Immediate Past President
 

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Food Processing
HPP Fresh Florida
205 Agricola Mine Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
Keith Sirois
800-484-0532
www.hppfreshflorida.com

Books, Gifts & Collectibles 
Imperial Publishing
S.L. Frisbie, IV
1840 Margaret Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
863-513-0358

Archery Shop
Spurlow's Archery Pro Shop
David Brimlow
1264 N Broadway Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
863-635-0240
www.spurlowsoutfitters.com

ARTS IN MEDICINE AT WATSON CLINIC
The Watson Clinic Foundation’s Arts in Medicine program will observe National Cancer Survivors Week with a series of creative and inspiring activities designed to celebrate the spirit of cancer survivorship in our community. Attendees will enjoy snacks, free giveaways, participation in group art projects and live music between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm the week of June 4 –7. These festivities are open to the public, including patients, family members and caregivers who have experienced the struggles of cancer firsthand.
 
Arts in Medicine is an empowering outreach initiative that elevates the spirits and quality of life for cancer patients and their caregivers through the practice of the creative arts.  Housed in the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center at 1730 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, the program is made possible by a dedicated group of volunteers comprised of musicians, crafters, artists, performers and educators; all joining together to represent nearly all forms of creative expression. By taking part in these creative activities, patients and their family members experience an improved sense of self-esteem, focus, relaxation and engagement with others, which can ultimately have a positive impact on their medical outcomes as well.
 
For more information, call Arts in Medicine Program Coordinator at 863-603-4718.
 

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.

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.

Bartow's electric bills lowered because of a series of "fortunate" events. Find out how by visiting the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce blog.

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.