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. 

Access Center of Haines City - Edilberto Davila Marin Ribbon Cutting
05/21/2019

Cypresswood Resident's Memorial Weekend Family Pool Party
05/25/2019

Haines City Community Theatre's Annual Public Meeting
06/06/2019

Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast
06/13/2019

Chamber Breakfast - Polk State College Update by Dr. Angela Falconetti
06/20/2019

Central Florida Job Fair
06/25/2019

I-4 Commercial Corridor Conference 2019
06/28/2019

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.  Balmoral Bar & Grill is hiring bartenders - contact Robb Kenyon at 1-866-584-5527​ to apply or for more information.  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!  Quality Cleaners is looking for pressers - experience preferred - Call them at  863-422-1735 for more information.    

 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.

    City of Davenport FY  2018-2019 Community Grant Criteria - The purpose of the City of Davenport Community Grant is to provide opportunities for community-based programs, groups and projects within the City of Davenport. The City of Davenport (“City”) believes that supporting community activities enhances the community as a whole. The City will provide grants to fund programs and activities that promote enhanced community opportunities for its residents. The maximum community services grant award per organization for fiscal year 2018-2019 is $1,000. Community services grants are only awarded to organizations, not to individuals.  Click HERE for more information on the criteria.  Click HERE for the application.  Applications must be received no later than Monday, June 17th at 4 p.m.

    Bright Smiles of Winter Haven "School's Out for Summer" Ice Cream Social - Thursday, May 30th, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., 1550 1st Street S, Winter Haven.  FREE for kids ages 1 to 18.  Bright Smiles patients welcome to arrive at noon.  General public at 1 p.m.  Ice Cream Truck, Raffles, Fun!  Click HERE for the flyer.  

    Chris Cosby, CEO of Poinciana Medical Center, was recently named one of the Orlando Business Journal's CEOs of the Year. Cosby was one of 19 individuals recognized in 2019. The program honors highest-level executives at companies, organizations or agencies based in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Volusia or Brevard counties who have had significant achievements in their careers in the past year, have a strong record of innovation, outstanding performance in their work and are actively involved in the community. Cosby's wife, Margaret (pictured), accepted the award on his behalf.

    Amanda's Academy of Dance presents Game On 2019!  June 8th at 5:00pm at Davenport School of the Arts.  Dance and Circus students will be performing.  Tickets can be purchased at the following  link:  https://27835.recitalticketing.com/r/?tid=1828&sid=0&message=  Tickets may also be purchased by  calling 863-866-9965 or emailing:  aadfineartsfoundationinc@gmail.com

   Summer Reading with the Books Bridge Bus Program Overview:  The Summer Reading with the Books Bridge Bus Program serves to offer summer reading that is fun and that introduces children (and their families) to the joy of reading. The Polk County Library Cooperative (PCLC) and Polk County Schools' Books Bridge Bus have partnered to host engaging story time programs (20-30 min) at select stops throughout the county. Sites were chosen based on lowest performing schools and locations with transportation issues, making public library accessibility challenging.  For questions or more information, contact Pauline Simmonds-Brown, Education and Talent Alignment Coordinator with Polk Vision, pauline@polkvision.com, or Stacy Davis, Senior Coordinator of Library Media Services with Polk County Schools, stacy.davis@polk-fl.net.  Click HERE for the program flyer, which includes program dates, times, and locations.  
 

    The Haines City High School Athletic Department offers athletic passes to ALL HOME games at a discounted price.  Go from one sport season to another for the price of one.  Different types of passes are available so it's easy to pick the one that fits your needs.  Click HERE for the flyer and more information. 

    Check out the inspirational new book, Cleaning Out My Closet - by Chamber Member Marielys Camacho-Reyes of EEC Solutions.  The book is a Memoir-In-Essays and Poems and is available on amazon.  Click HERE for more information.  





    Chamber Member Mentors, Music & Sports is launching a brand new flag football league this fall and it will take place at Balmoral Resort in Haines City. Click HERE for the flyer for registration.  The goal of Mentors, Music & Sports is to garner enough sponsors so that they don't have to charge a registration fee or they will be able to greatly decrease the fee.  Click HERE for sponsorship information.  




    Check out the summer fun at Balmoral Bar & Grill, 124 Kenny Blvd., Haines City - Thursdays at BB&G - HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY! - Happy Hour All Day on Well Liquor, House Wine & Drafts.  Fridays at BB&G - Live DJ - 6-10 PM Come join the fun on the patio, dancing and singing the night away with their live DJ! FREE ENTRY.  LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY 7 - 9PM!  Daily Specials - Every day is a special day at Balmoral Bar & Grill! Check out their daily specials and dining events HERE.  Dine with Balmoral Bar & Grill 5 times and receive FREE 6th meal! You have a chance to win $50 dining certificate in their monthly drawing.  Call 863-588-3097 for more information.
  

    The American Institute of Dermatology is working with the American Academy of Dermatology this Spring on a campaign called SPOT. The focus of this is the identification, treatment, and prevention of skin cancer.  As part of the SPOT program the American Institute of Dermatology offers free skin checks in their office every Thursday from 4 - 5pm, 171 Webb Drive, Davenport, FL 33837 - Phone: 863-386-0786.  Click HERE for the Spot Skin Cancer Fact sheet.  Click HERE for more information on reasons to see a dermatologist.  


    Webber International University has announced its intention, pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), to introduce the Bachelor of Arts in Health Services Administration degree.  Click HERE for the press release for more information.  


    Associates in Dermatology and Dr. Steppie are celebrating 30 years of dedicated dermatologic care to central Floridians across 15 convenient locations including Davenport. Most health plans are accepted.  Dr. Michael Steppie and his team of providers at Associates in Dermatology proudly continue to deliver an unrivaled level of care to patients across 15 Central Florida locations including Davenport. This leading dermatology practice delivers a full range of general, surgical and cosmetic procedures. Most health plans are accepted. To learn more, visit www.dermorlando.com.

    Balmoral Resort Florida - Teacher Appreciation Month Savings!  - Teachers, educators or administrators, save 35% in the month of May on Balmoral's nightly rate.  *Proof of school board issued-ID required at check-in.  Book or call today!  - 866-584-5527, www.balmoralresortflorida.com (Special Rate:  Teachers Save 35%).  Click HERE for the flyer.



    In honor of Teacher Appreciation month, Elements Rejuvenating Med Spa, 141 Webb Drive, Ste. 100, Davenport. is offering specials to Teachers:  $10.50 a unit Botox (Friday's only); $90 customized Facials (90 minutes).  10% off any facial sunscreen.  Call/text to pre-book your summer jump start appointment, 863-588-8648.  www.skinandstem.com  Click HERE for the flyer.  

 

    Mobile Office Hours - The Office of Senator Marco Rubio, Thursday, May 30, 2019, Polk County - 1:00pm — 3:30pm - Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce, 35610 US-27, Haines City, Florida 33844.  Meet your local staff and learn about the services Senator Rubio’s Office can offer his constituents, including in areas such as: Immigration, Military/Va, Social Security, Medicare, IRS/Banking, Legislative Issues.  Click HERE for the flyer.


    Poinciana Medical Center presentation on robotic surgery and gynecology -   Monday, June 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Poinciana Library, 101 N. Doverplum Avenue, Kissimmee, FL.  Dr. Joseph Stewart, board-certified gynecologist at Poinciana Medical Center, will provide a free presentation on how robotic surgery has evolved gynecologic procedures. After the lecture, Dr. Stewart will host a Q&A.  A complimentary meal will be served at the event.  Please RSVP at 1-888-253-8117.  For more information, email pmct.marketing@hcahealthcare.com. This event is open to the public.

    Visit Central Florida's Summer CATS program - Certified Ambassador of Tourism and Sports - Invites you to join them for their next training sessions and guided tours this summer! June 12th, The Polk County Historical Museum; July 17th, Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture tour; August 14th, Aerospace Center for Excellence, Sun'n Fun.  Each tour has a small fee of only $10.  Refreshments are provided. Registration is required and spaces are limited.  Call 863-420-2586 or email savannah@visitcentralflorida.org to register or for more information.  Visit:  https://visitcentralflorida.org/visitor-information-center/certified-ambassador-of-tourism-and-sports for more information.  ​


    Central Florida Job Fair - Tuesday, June 25th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Haines City Library, 111 N 6th Street, Haines City.  Meet with some of the area's top employers looking to fill positions.  Attention Employers!  Visit, www.centralfloridajobfair.com to reserve booth space.  For more information call 863-248-7537 or email info@centralfloridamediagroup.com.  ​

    The UF/IFAS Extension presents Classes for a Healthy Lifestyle!  To Register: www.polkfcs.eventbrite.com.  Next class:  June 11th -  10:00-11:00 am - Eat to Beat Diabetes - Talbot House Medical Clinic, 814 N. Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801  

    The Sunshine Foundation's 10th Annual Gala - October 19, 2019, Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate - 6 - 11 p.m.  Tickets available now, $175 per person.  Sponsorships and tables available.  Visit  https://www.sunshinefoundation.org/events/event/2019gala/ to purchase tickets or for more information.  

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      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.