The Chamber's 2018-2019 Youth Leadership program began in October! 
 

Student Sponsors enable the Chamber to present a quality leadership experience  at no cost to the students. 
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In return for your generosity, a link to your website will be placed here in the newsletter and on the front page and the leadership page of the Chamber’s website along with recognition of your sponsorship. The link will remain on our website through September 2019.   Call the Chamber at  863-422-3751  to sponsor a student or for more information.  

Thank You to our current 2018-2019 Youth Leadership Student Sponsors

• Associates in Dermatology
• Barbara Heddon - Century 21 Myers Realty
• CenterState Bank
• ​Duke Energy
• ​Murray De Young Educational Foundation
• Pennoni
• State Representative Sam Killebrew
• Teresa Connell - State Farm Insurance 
• Wayne T. Fellows, Inc.

Chamber Member Events:

For additional events, please click HERE for the Chamber's Full Event Calendar page on our website, hainescitychamber.com.  Click on the Titles of the events listed below for complete details. 

Poinciana Medical Center to Host Physician Lecture
01/24/2019

City of Haines City Citizen's Academy
01/25/2019

Balmoral Bar & Grill Live Bands Saturday Nights
01/26/2019

Ribbon Cutting - Heart of Florida Physician Group Plastic Surgery Center
01/29/2019

The Chamber's 40th Annual Awards Banquet
01/31/2019

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening for Nature's Reserve
02/08/2019

Central Florida Health Expo
02/08/2019

Lamb of God's Annual Spaghetti Dinner
02/08/2019

Grills Gone Wild - City of Davenport
02/15/2019- 02/16/2019

Chamber Breakfast at Balmoral Resort Florida
02/21/2019

Ribs on the Ridge - City of Haines City
02/22/2019- 02/23/2019

48th Annual Lake Wales Arts Festival 2019
02/23/2019- 02/24/2019

2019 Atlanta Braves Spring Training Games
02/25/2019

2019 Atlanta Braves Spring Training Games
02/26/2019

2019 Atlanta Braves Spring Training Games
02/28/2019

Chamber Member News:

Chamber Member's Employment Opportunities:   Our Chamber Members have several Employment Opportunities available.  Employment opportunities, additional information and detailed job descriptions are located on the Employment Opportunities page of our website.  Click HERE  for job listings on the employment opportunities page of the Chamber's website.  The City of Haines City is currently hiring for positions on the linked list: City Job Opportunities.  If you know of anyone interested in a Job Opportunity, please share this list and encourage them to fill out an application on the City of Haines City website: www.hainescity.com!  

 Chamber Member's Specials, News & Announcements:   Visit the Members Specials, News & Announcements page of our website for special offers, discounts & exciting news from our members.

   Grills Gone Wild - BBQ Competition - City of Davenport, Market Street - Friday, February 15th, 5 - 9 p.m. & Saturday, February 16th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Bay Street Classic Car Show, Saturday, February 16th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the art programs at Davenport School of the Arts and Horizon Elementary.  Visit the City of Davenport's website for more information and applications:  www.mydavenort.org or call 863-419-3300 x 138.  Click HERE for the flyer.  

   11th Annual Ribs on the Ridge - Friday, February 22nd & Saturday, February 23rd, Lake Eva Park -sanctioned by Florida BBQ Association; February 22, 2019 from 5 PM to 9 PM and February 23, 2019 from 10 AM to 5 PM. This event is FREE to the public. This year's event will benefit KidsPACK, an organization that feeds food insecure children in and around Polk County. Musical acts include: national recording country artist Craig Cambell and local superstar Kenzie Wheeler. Enjoy live entertainment throughout the event as well as food and crafts vendors. Ribs on the Ridge also draws barbecue teams from across Florida and the nation. Professional and amateur teams compete for cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights.  The City is expecting anywhere from 5,000-7,500 people over the two day span of the event and they are looking for donations and sponsors.  Click HERE for the sponsorship package.  Contact the City of Haines City Parks & Recreation Department for more information - 863-421-3700. 

      Haines City Commission and Administration are reinstating the Citizen’s Academy - The purpose of this 8-week program is to bring about awareness to residents and business owners in Haines City regarding municipal government processes and familiarize them with our various departments, staff functions and services provided.  Two sessions, spring and fall, will be held each year. This upcoming spring class will begin February 2019 and held on Monday evenings every week from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Participants are expected to commit to at least six of the eight sessions to receive a Certificate of Completion. Application deadline is January 25, 2019. The top 20 applicants, ranked by the Commission and City Manager, will be selected as participants.  Click HERE for more information.  
 
     Balmoral Bar & Grill Live Bands Saturday Nights - Sit back, relax and enjoy live music from local artists at Balmoral Bar & Grill - Saturday, January 26th 7-9PM: Coastal Acoustic Barefoot (T. Mike & Duke)  


     2019 Atlanta Braves Spring Training Games - Disney Sports Attractions is offering Chamber Members a discount of $5 off of any ticket for any Atlanta Braves Spring Training game. This is the Atlanta Braves's last training season at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, so this is the last chance to watch a Brave's game at Disney.  Click HERE to purchase the discounted tickets and enter the promo code:  19Chamber.  Games begin on February 25th and run through March 23rd.  Click HERE for the Atlanta Braves Spring Training games schedule.
 
     A Call to all Military War Veterans!  Vet Voices recruiting now! - Sessions begin Saturday, January 5, 2019!  TheatreWorks Florida's highly acclaimed TheatreCares community outreach program,Vet Voices, is seeking new recruits for 2019! Military veterans, their families and caregivers are encouraged to join this incredible group of vets who have been working together for self awareness, self discovery and healing from the effects of war through theatre since July 2018. Specifically seeking combat veterans, but all are welcome.Join TheatreWorks happy family today!  Click HERE for more information.  

    Poinciana Medical Center to host Physician Lectures - Thursday, January 24th, Poinciana Medical Center, 325 Cypress Pkwy., Kissimmee, 6 p.m. - Dr. Oral James credentialed gastroenterologist at Poinciana Medical Center, will conduct a lecture about treating and managing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). After the lecture, Dr. James will hold an open Q&A.  A complimentary dinner will be served at the event at 5:30 p.m..  Please RSVP for either event at 1-888-253-8117.  For more information about the Physician Lecture Series, call 407-530-2013 or email pmct.marketing@hcahealthcare.com.   Events are open to the public.

    Lamb of God's Men's Group Annual Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Sunshine Foundation - Friday, February 8th, 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.  $9 per dinner.  Dinner includes:  Spaghetti, Meat Balls, Italian Bread, Salad, Dessert and beverage.  No Tickets will be sold at the door.  http://lambofgod.snappages.com/upcoming-events.htm?srh=Lamb of God's Annual Spaghetti Dinner


      Lakeland Tarpons 2019 Schedule - Season Tickets are now on sale and start at just $50 for all 5 games at RP Funding Center.  Click HERE to get your season tickets!  Home Schedule:  5/11 vs Sarasota BigCats 7:05p; 5/18 vs Gulf Coast Fire 7:05p (Double Header Sarasota vs Manatee at 4:05p); 6/1 vs Manatee Neptunes 7:05p; 6/8 vs Gulf Coast Fire 7:05p; 7/20 A-League Playoff Double Header (4:05p & 7:05p); Click HERE to visit the Tarpons's website for more information on the team.