Welcome New Members!
Welcome New Members!
December & January
Chevrolet Center, Inc.
Website
Join Date: 12/10/2019
Sertoma Camp Endeavor
Website
Join Date: 12/10/2019
Wood & Stain DIY Wood Shop
Website
Join Date: 12/16/2019
Smart Start Learning International, Inc. dba Smart Start Learning Center
Website
Join Date: 12/16/2019
Golden Touch Paint and Collision Center
yolandaevans1901@gmail.com
Join Date: 12/17/2019
Community Health Centers
Website
Join Date: 12/19/2019
All Aired Up
Website
Join Date: 12/23/2019
Tallulah Films & Fresh Patch
Website
Join Date: 12/30/2019
GFS Restaurant & Catering
Website
Join Date: 12/30/2019
Equinox Pro Audio
Website
Join Date: 01/12/2020
Texas Cattle Company Catering
Website
Join Date: 01/13/2020
Associates in Dermatology - Lake Wales
Website
Join Date: 01/13/2020
Right Path Pain & Spine Center
Website
Join Date: 01/14/2020
Thank You Renewing Members!
Thank you Renewing Members - December & January
We appreciate your
continued support!
AAD Fine Arts Foundation, Inc.
aadfineartsfoundationinc@gmail.com
Renewed On: 01/10/2020
Affordable Computer Geeks
Website
Renewed On: 01/03/2020
Alfa Romeo FIAT of Winter Haven
Website
Renewed On: 01/15/2020
Allstate Insurance Company - Barcena Insurance Group, Inc.
Website
Renewed On: 01/16/2020
Badcock Home Furniture & More
Website
Renewed On: 12/23/2019
Central Florida Ridge Friends of NRA
Website
Renewed On: 01/13/2020
Charles M. Watts Air Conditioning, Inc.
Website
Renewed On: 12/30/2019
City of Davenport
Website
Renewed On: 12/30/2019
Col. Thomas Broadaway
tombway@yahoo.com
Renewed On: 01/21/2020
Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Winter Haven
Website
Renewed On: 01/15/2020
Ewing, Blackwelder & Duce Insurance
Website
Renewed On: 12/09/2019
Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida
Website
Renewed On: 12/23/2019
Fantasy of Flight
Website
Renewed On: 01/15/2020
Florida Polytechnic University
Website
Renewed On: 12/30/2019
Jennings Resort, Inc.
Website
Renewed On: 12/30/2019
Johanna Velazquez - State Farm Insurance
Website
Renewed On: 12/16/2019
McDonald's - Oerther Foods
Website
Renewed On: 12/30/2019
Mentors, Music & Sports, Inc.
Website
Renewed On: 01/21/2020
Nell Johnson
nelljudy@aol.com
Member Since: 02/01/2010
New Direction Academy
Website
Renewed On: 12/23/2019
Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
Website
Renewed On: 12/30/2019
OneBlood
Website
Renewed On: 12/30/2019
Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT
Website
Renewed On: 01/15/2020
Ridge Island Groves
Website
Renewed On: 12/30/2019
Snyder Discount Tire, Inc./S & S Discount Tire
Website
Renewed On: 12/23/2019
Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club
Website
Renewed On: 01/14/2020
St. Charles Veterinary Hospital
Website
Renewed On: 12/26/2019
Steve's Electric, Inc.
Website
Renewed On: 12/30/2019
United Way of Central Florida
Website
Renewed On: 01/21/2020
Vitas Healthcare
Website
Renewed On: 01/09/2020
Sponsor a student in the Chamber’s 2019-2020 Youth Leadership Program
The Chamber's 2019-2020 Youth Leadership began in October!
Student Sponsors enable the Chamber to present a quality leadership experience at no cost to the students.
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 2019-2020 Youth Leadership Student Sponsors
A Special Thank You to:
Advertise with the Chamber!
Advertise on our website www.northeastpolkchamber.com. Our site received over 1 million hits in 2018 and we are on track for even more in 2019! Web links and banner ads will expose your business to the world.
Advertise on your target audience’s page for a week, month or year!* Logo links to your website start at: Weekly $40; Monthly $100; 6-month contract $90/per month; Annual contract $80/per month.
This weekly e-newsletter, the Link, provides the opportunity for up to 2 exclusive advertising spaces on the TOP of this newsletter each week. The newsletter is distributed to over 600 businesses & contacts each week. One weekly advertiser and the option for one monthly advertiser or an additional weekly advertiser. Advertisements will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis. The cost of the weekly ad with web and flyer link is $50 per weekly advertiser or $150 per monthly advertiser. All advertisements must be reserved and pre-paid.
Start seeing results now! For more information contact the staff at the Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce, 863-422-3751 or info@northeastpolkchamber.com.
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41st Annual Awards Banquet! - Thursday, January 30th
41st Annual Awards Banquet!
Join us to celebrate the Chamber's 41st Annual Banquet
Thursday, January 30, 2020
6 - 9 p.m.
Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave., Haines City
$40 per person
Semi-Formal Attire. Fabulous buffet dinner catered by Texas Cattle Company Catering, awards ceremony, passing of the gavel & more!
Awards will be presented to the Chamber's Citizen of the Year, Small & Large Business of the Year and our 2019 Hall of Fame Honorees.
Congratulations to our 2019 Hall of Fame Honorees:
Tom Broadaway
Rob Robinson
Frances Vandiver
Hedy Weddington
Betty White
RSVP REQUIRED to the Chamber by Friday, January 24th -
Click HERE to register and pay online or email
info@northeastpolkchamber.com or call 863-422-3751 to RSVP and be invoiced.
Business After Hours - TODAY, January 21st - FFA Leadership Training Center
Join us for the first Business After Hours of the Year at the
Florida FFA Leadership Training Center
TODAY, Tuesday, January 21st
5 -7 p.m.
5000 Firetower Rd.
Haines City, FL
Expect great food, networking with friends, doorprizes and tons of fun!
RSVP to the Chamber TODAY!
info@northeastpolkchamber.com or 863-422-3751
Finally Friday Food Truck Event - Friday, January 31st!
 Finally Friday Food Truck Event - presented by the Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce, The City of Haines City and Events by S&G. Friday, January 31st, 6 - 9 p.m., Railroad Park, 620 E Main Street, Haines City. Karaoke Contest. Food Trucks: Willy T's Crabshack; Uncle Eddies BBQ; K&E Italian; Fully Loaded; Sprinkleista Coffee's; Peter John's Ice Cream. For more info on Karaoke Contest: Jane Waters or Julie Revell, 863-421-5572, jwaters@hainescity.com; julie.revell@hainescity.com. For vendor or food truck information contact Gaynell, gaynell@eventsbysg.com, 960-280-4473.
The Chamber's Annual Education Celebration Luncheon - February 13th!
The next Chamber Luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 13th and will feature the Chamber's Annual Education Celebration. We will honor our local school's nominees for Teacher of the Year and Student Related Employee of the Year.
Date: Thursday, February 13th
Time : 11:30 a.m. - approx. 1 p.m.
Location : Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave., Haines City, FL 33844
Cost : $15 per person Members; $20 non-members
RSVP REQUIRED: to the Chamber by Friday, February 7th!
*Please Note: Due to catering costs and an increasing number of RSVP's received that do not show up to Chamber Events, luncheon RSVP's must now be pre-paid or invoiced for the number attendees provided in the RSVP. No-shows will be charged.
Thank you to our Luncheon Event Sponsor:
AdventHealth Heart of Florida
Due to their generous event sponsorship, our local Principals, Teacher of the Year and School Related Employee of the Year nominees are able to attend the luncheon at no cost. Thank you AdventHealth Heart of Florida for all you do to support and
give back to our community.
Tuesday, February 11th - Business After Hours at Champions Vue Apartments
Join us for a fabulous Business After Hours at Champions Vue Apartments. Don't miss this opportunity to check out these amazing, luxury apartments and to network in a fun & relaxing atmosphere!
Tuesday, February 11th
5 -7 p.m.
Champions Vue Apartments
101 Champions Vue Loop
Davenport, FL 33897
Haines City, FL
Expect delicious food & wine, networking with friends, great door prizes and tons of fun!
RSVP to the Chamber by Friday, February 7th- info@northeastpolkchamber.com or 863-422-3751
Chamber Member News & Events!
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! 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.
 Feltrim Sports Turf Field Party Packages - Host your child's party at Feltrim Sports brand new Turf Field, 204 Macaulays Cove, Haines City (inside Balmoral Resort Florida) - 12 children included in packages - choose 2 games to play and which package works best for your event. Contact Steven Perez, 863-588-2664, steven@feltrimsports.com to book your party. Click HERE for the flyer and more info!
 Smarra Cruises - If the winter blues have you down, unfreeze and feel the breeze with up to $350 onboard spending on select cruise lines or a resort credit of up to $150. Contact me to book your dream vacation today! dsmarra@cruiseone.com 561-232-3170 www.smarracruises.com
 Check out the latest commercial for Smart Start Learning Center: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vh6gR_mC_T_By05M8s3hLaFeVtm5oeSG/view Smart Start Learning Center is a not for profit tutoring and college advisory program in Central Florida that will is now offering their program at the Lake Eva Community Center. Call Smart Start for more information - 855.446.0761.
 Aesthetics by Family Care - A new Year. A new You. - Experience BeautiFill, the most advanced technology in liposuction and fat transfer. Hot promo alert: $3,000 for the entire procedure. Call 863-201-8736 for more info. Family Care, 2302 North Blvd Suite D, Davenport Florida 33837.
 Golden Touch Paint & Collision Center - New Year's Special Truck Paint Job - $1,750; New Year's Special Car Paint Job - $1,500 - Specializing in Custom Paint, Candy & Peal Jobs, Headliners, Insurance Claims. All work guaranteed - Free Estimates - 4173 Crump Road, Unit #7, Winter Haven - Call 863-547-6400 for more information. Click HERE for the flyer.
 Polk County residents are invited to apply to become election workers during an informational meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd. “These are paid positions working at polling places on Election Day,” explained Supervisor of Elections, Lori Edwards. The meeting will be held at 11:00 am at the Bartow Civic Center (Game Room), 2250 S. Floral Avenue, Bartow, and no reservation is required. Voters who have served as election workers in Polk County in recent years are welcome but do not need to attend. For more information, contact the Supervisor of Elections Office at (863) 534-5888 or visit PolkElections.com.
 Classes for a Healthy Lifestyle! presented by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, P: 863-519-1072; W: http://polkextension.com Classes are held in various locations throughout the county during the year. Please click HERE for the flyer with details & more information. Registration for classes required at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ufifas-extension-polk-county-family-and-consumer-sciences-13212611362
 The Haines City Community Theatre presents "The Amorous Ambassador" - Don't miss this hilarious presentation. Saturdays, January 25, Feb. 1@ 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, January 26 Feb. 2 @ 2:30 p.m. The American Ambassador to Great Britain and his wife both plan to be gone all weekend, as does their daughter Debbie. But when they all secretly return for romantic engagements, it all hits the fan. Then there’s the surprising twist and turn at the end. Call 863-421-1893 for tickets. 303 Ledwith Ave., Haines City, FL 33844. Visit https://www.hainescitytheatre.com/ for more information.
 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade & Unity Day - Saturday, January 25th, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Haines City's Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade & Unity Day Festival hosted by the Northeast Revitalization Group and Haines City Parks & Recreation. The Parade will begin in downtown Haines City and end at Cook Field. There will be presentations, singing, dancing, kids games and more at the Unity Day celebration immediately after the parade at Cook Field! Enjoy vendors, music and more! Other Events: Sunday 1/19/2020, 2nd Annual MLK Gospel Music Festival - Music, dance & food vendors, Lake Eva Event Center, 3pm; Monday 1/20/2020, MLK Day of Service in the Community, The Haines City Police substation next to the Oakland Senior Center, 10am-12pm; Tuesday 1/21/2020, MLK Literacy Day - Listening & Learning: different exerts of Dr. King’s preaching & teaching, The Haines City Public Library Community Room, 6pm - 9pm; Friday 1/24/2020, 2nd Annual MLK Scholarship Brunch, The Lake Eva Event Center, 11:00am . Call 863-421-3700 for more information.
 Healthy Living Expo - by Events by S&G - Saturday, January 25th, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 950 7th St., Clermont - FREE Admission, Food & Craft Vendors, Door prizes, Kid zone, games, face painting, entertainment, food, demos & more! For more information call Sandy, 352-617-8788 or Gaynell, 906-280-4473. Click HERE for the flyer.
 Feltrim Sports 6v6 Goal Cup - Saturday, February 1st, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Feltrim Sports Village, 204 Macaulays Cove, Haines City, FL 33844 (inside of Balmoral Resort Florida). Division Teams: U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18, 18+men, 18+women, 18+coed. $150 per team. Concessions will be open. Contact Fernando Valverde for more information - 954-774-6104, fernando914fc@hotmail.com. Click HERE for the flyer and more information.
 Luncheon, Fashion Show & Expo - presented by the GFWC Four Corners Junior Woman's Club - Friday, February 7, 2020 - Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Avenue, Haines City. Fashions by Chico's; Catering by Carrabba's. $30 per person. For tickets, email babsdeel@aol.com. www.gfwcfourcorners.org. Click HERE for the flyer.
 Feltrim Sports Football Camp - February 8th - 9th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - 204 Macaulays Cove, Haines City, FL (inside of Balmoral Resort Florida) - all positions; ages 7 -18. Visit www.feltrimsports.com to learn more. Call Steven at 863-588-2664 or email steven@feltrimsports.com for more info. Click HERE for the flyer.
 Haines City NAACP 5150 Annual Black History Program - Sunday, February 8th - New Mount Zion M.B. Church, 713 N 8th Street, Haines City, 6 - 8 p.m.- Theme: African Americans & The Vote - Guest Speaker: Rev. Eddie Lake of New Bethel AME Church Lakeland, FL. Donation: $15. Call Cynthia Downing for tickets - 863-651- 6776. Tickets also available on Eventbrite.
 Eastside Elementary Community Assessment Team (CAT) meeting - Thursday, February 13th, 6 - 7 p.m., Winter Haven High School Auditorium, 600 6th St. SE, Winter Haven. Eastside Elementary is in need of business members to form a CAT team to discuss and explore viable ways in which more support can be provided to their school. Please contact Principal Dawn Jeffords, 863-421-3254 for more information. Click HERE for the information letter.
 Grills Gone Wild - presented by The City of Davenport - Friday, February 14th, 5 -9 p.m. & Saturday, February 15th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Market Street, Davenport; Bay Street Classic Car Show, Saturday, February 15th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Entertainment to be announced soon. Check mydavenport.org for updates. Proceeds from the event will benefit the City of Davenport businesses. Visit www.mydavenport.org or call 863-419-3300, ext 138 for applications. Click HERE for the Grills Gone Willd flyer. Click HERE for the Bay Street Classic Car Show flyer.
 The Learning Resource Center’s spectacular annual fundraiser and benefit will be held on February 15, 2020 to raise LRC scholarships and program aid for deserving students. Please mark this date on your calendar and visit https://lrcloveoflearning.com/. More information to come at LRCLoveofLearning.com. http://https://lrcloveoflearning.com/?srh=LRC%27s+For+the+Love+of+Learning+be
 Haines City’s 12th annual Ribs on the Ridge BBQ competition presented by Haines City Parks and Recreation & Miracle Toyota will be February 21, 2020, from 5 PM to 9 PM, and February 22, 2020, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Lake Eva Park, Haines City. Ribs on the Ridge draws barbecue teams from across Florida and the nation where professional and amateur teams compete for cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights. BBQ, crafts vendors, and live entertainment. FREE and open to the public. Musical acts featured on main stage throughout the day and include national recording artists Sister Hazel and other local bands. This year's event will also benefit KidsPACK, an organization that feeds food insecure children in Polk County. Check out their FACEBOOK page for more info.
 Feltrim Sports 6v6 Shootout - Saturday, February 22nd, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Feltrim Sports Village, 204 Macaulays Cove, Haines City, FL 33844 (inside of Balmoral Resort Florida). Division Teams: U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18, 18+men, 18+women, 18+coed. $150 per team. Concessions will be open. Contact Fernando Valverde for more information - 954-774-6104, fernando914fc@hotmail.com. Click HERE for the flyer and more information.
 Balmoral Bar & Grill Weekly Specials - Balmoral now has an enclosed patio! That means outdoor seating even when the weather doesn't cooperate. Don't let rain or cold keep you away! Friends Tuesday - Fiesta Bowl & 2 Margaritas - $10.95; Senior Fun Wednesday - 20% off for Seniors! PLUS, GAME OF THE WEEK at 1 PM! Thirsty Thursday - Happy Hour all day! Live Music on the Patio - Friday Nights 7 -9 pm. Book your party at Balmoral Bar & Grill. From small gatherings to larger corporate events. Their team will not only host your event but can plan it for you as well! Call Balmoral, 863-588-3097 or email barandgrill@feltrimresorts.com for more info or to book your event!
Florida Supervisors of Elections to Offer Scholarship Opportunities - the Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE) will award three $1,200 scholarships to Florida students in 2020. Applicants must be: - Registered to vote in the State of Florida; - Be a Citizen of the United States; - Enrolled as a full-time student in a senior college or university in Florida - Majoring in Political Science/Public or Business Administration or Journalism/Mass Communications. Applicants must also possess at least a “C” average for the previous year, demonstrate financial need and be available for an interview in the county where they are registered to vote. “Interested students should contact the Supervisor of Elections in their county of residence to request an application packet,” said Ms. Edwards. Polk County residents may contact Lori Edwards at 863-534-5888, or by email at info@polkelections.com. The deadline to return the scholarship application, which includes two letters of recommendation, is February 28, 2020.
 Smarra Cruises English Castles & Palaces Tour - July 23-31, 2020 - With Downton Abbey Filming locations. Contact Smarra Cruises for more information - (561) 935-4001
Thank YOU 37th Annual Pig Roast Sponsors!
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