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2016 HCCC Honorees



Mosaic Business Person of the Year: 
Kevin Hanchey 

Mildred E. & Doyle Carlton Jr. Award: 
Denise Grimsley 

 
 

HCCC Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 
Clay Cobb
President
L. Cobb Construction, Inc.
 
Bo Conerly
Vice President
Kimley-Horn & Associates
 
Andy Bonjokian
Treasurer
Hardee County Disposal, Inc.
 
Olivia Minshew
Secretary
City of Wauchula
 
Steven Southwell
Immediate Past President
J. Steven Southwell, PA
 
DIRECTORS 
Barbara Allen-Reynolds
Florida Hospital Wauchula
 
Derren Bryan
Albritton Insurance Services, Inc.
 
Teresa Crawford
South Florida State College
 
Diana Gonzalez
Solmartmedia LLC 

Brian Pohl
Mosaic

Catharine Woods 
Tropical Holdings, Inc 

Patty Valerio
Mid Florida Credit Union 

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HCCC Golf Tournament: Saturday, April 8, 2017

Leadership Leadercast: Friday, May 5, 2017

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Train Depot for Rent!


Have your next company event at the BEAUTIFUL Historic Train Depot! 

HCCC is now offering event rentals at a low-to-no-cost for our valued members! Rates are affordable but the calendar is filling up fast. To reserve your next training, meeting and/or event, contact us ASAP. director@hardeeecc.com or (863) 773-6967.

HCCC Community Business Center



Leadership Hardee Class of 2017 is taking on a business center the whole COMMUNITY can enjoy!! Stay tuned for ways you can get involved to make this conception a reality for all Hardee County businesses and organizations. 

Calendar of Events

NEW Members

Carter's Meats & Produce
Kelly Pearson
Join Date: 12/10/2016

Copy Life Inc.
Crissie Hickox
Website
Join Date: 01/10/2017
 

December 2016: Renewed Partnerships

Cornerstone Hospice
Website

Kemen's Auto Parts

Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen
Terry Atchley
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Terry Atchley
Member Since: 08/24/2015

Gator Heating and Air
Doug Battey
Member Since: 03/15/2013

Hardee County Disposal, Inc
Sophia Bonjokian
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Canoe Outpost - Peace River, Inc.
Becky Bragg
Website
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Chapman Fruit Company
Lindsay Burnett
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Suncoast Credit Union
Website
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Cobb Site Development
Kyle Cobb
Member Since: 01/29/2015

Thousand Trails Peace River
Lee Collins
Website
Member Since: 01/06/2001

Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Wendi Cummings
Website
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Taylor Rental
Dusty Davis
Website
Member Since: 03/14/2013

Orange Blossom R.V. Park
Caroline Ellis
Website
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Peace River Center
J. William Gardam
Website
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Goodwill Industries Manasota, Inc
Morgan Gerhart
Website
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Alpha & Omega Freedom Ministries, Inc.
Lorraine Gillespie
Website
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Ben Hill Griffin, Inc
Ben Hill Griffin, III
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Henderson Animal Care
Becky Henderson
Member Since: 02/25/2013

Vector Fleet Management
Steve Hill
Member Since: 01/06/2001

Jahna Concrete, Inc.
Frederic W. Jahna, Jr.
Website
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Vandolah Power Company L.L.C
Doug Jensen
Website
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Comfort Keepers In Home Care
Susan Jones
Member Since: 01/31/2014

Herald-Advocate
Michael Kelly
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Bluffs Golf Course
Jason Laman
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Veg-King of Florida, Inc
Gerry Lindsey
Member Since: 01/06/2001

Good Shepherd Hospice
Rebecca Mcintyre
Website
Member Since: 01/06/2001

Applied Aquatic Management, Inc
Paul Myers, Jr.
Website
Member Since: 01/06/2001

Little Charlie Creek RV
Wayne Parrish
Website
Member Since: 01/06/2001

Drug Free Hardee
Maria Pearson
Website
Member Since: 01/06/2001

Michael Prescott
Michael Prescott
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Custom Drilling Services, Inc
Wayne Smith
Website
Member Since: 01/06/2001

Donald E. Smith
Donald E. Smith
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Steven Southwell, PA
Steven Southwell
Member Since: 11/15/2013

Vocational Rehabilitation
Brandy Vickers
Website
Member Since: 09/29/2015

Robin C. Weeks, CPA PA
Robin Weeks
Member Since: 01/11/2001

Dr. James Meaire Pyle
Renee Wyatt
Member Since: 01/11/2001
 

January 11th: HCCC Early Bird

Farm Bureau -
January 11th, 2016 @ 8 a.m.

 
Early Bird Breakfasts will be held the second Wednesday of the month, September through May, from 8:00am - 8:45am at various locations around town. The Early Bird Breakfast will be a great way to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the local business community.

Help us recognize our first HCCC "Student of the Month" of 2017. 

Also, bring cash for 50/50 drawing and business cards for raffle eligibility!

To expedite check-in and appropriately plan for refreshments, RSVP is kindly encouraged. The process is super quick! ---> Click HERE

2016-2017 Schedule **ALL HOST SLOTS ARE FULL**: 
*Jan. 11th: Farm Bureau  
*Feb. 8th: Cricket Wireless 
*Mar. 8th: Suncoast Federal Credit Union
*Apr. 12th: PRECO
*May 10th: Hardee Help Center

 

January 11th : Agriculture Day



The class will meet for Session II on January 11th for Agriculture Day.


Leadership Hardee Transportation Sponsor: 
 : 
 

January 26th - Lunch & Learn

Thursday, January 26th @ Noon. 
"Wellness in the Workplace"

Sponsored by: 


 

Guest welcome! 
RSVP highly encouraged --> CLICK HERE!

or contact Chamber: (863) 773-6967 / director@hardeecc.com.

Monthly Luncheon: 4th Thursday of every month {*unless noted}.
Location: Wauchula Train Depot, 135 E Main St


2016 Luncheon Schedule & Sponsor Partner:

  • Jan 26th: Affordable Appliance - Workplace 
  • Feb 23rd: Hardee County Chamber of Commerce 

If you are interested in sponsoring an upcoming luncheon to showcase your business then click on this link and register as a Host ASAP! --->  http://bit.ly/2i9UXKy 

2017 Membership Renewal


All current 2017 Hardee Chamber members will be recognized in a large one-page ad in the Herald Advocate on January 25th! 
 
If you have not submitted your payment, you will not be included in membership recognition. Please get your dues in ASAP. Membership drops will occur on Friday, January 20th. 

2016 Christmas Parade WINNERS!

2016 WINNERS: 

Commercial:
CareSync 

Non-Commercial:
Hardee Correctional Institution 




2016 Registered Parade Entries: 
HHS Air Force Jr. ROTC Color Guard 
Hardee County Sheriffs' Office 
Hardee County Fire and Rescue 
​Wauchula Police Department 
Hardee Correctional Institute  

Hardee County Board of Commissioners 
City of Wauchula Commissioners and Mayor
Bowling Green Commissioners and Mayor

Hardee County School Board Superintendent

Hardee County Kindergarten Princess 
Hardee County 2nd Grade Prince and Princess
Lil' Miss Hardee County
 Jr. Miss Hardee County
Miss Hardee County 

HJH Band 
HHS Band Blue Star Brigade 

Hardee Senior High Soccer Program 

South Florida State College 
Hilltop Elementary 

4-H Heart of Hardee Club 
4-H Castaways Sportfishing Club 
4-H County Clovers Club 
4-H Lucky Clovers Club

Aaron Sales & Lease 
Crystal Lake Village RV Park 
SKP RV Resort 
Florida Sales and Rental 
Peace River Electric Coop 
Alan Jay Automotive Network 
Heartland Events and Outdoor World Inc. 

Bailey's Dance Academy 
Jazzercize 

MidFlorida Credit Union 
Suncoast Credit Union 

Hardee Manor 
Comfort Keepers 
Florida Hospital 
Central Florida Health Care 
CareSync 

Peace River Rodeo Association 

Hardee County Habitat for Humanity 
Hardee Help Center 
Knight Family 

New Vision Worship Center 
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church 
Faith Temple Ministries Church of God 
Bayside Community Church 





Platinum Parade Sponsor: 


 

December 2016 HCCC Student of the Month


December Student of the Month: Ariana Delerosa

Arianna Delarosa is a senior at Hardee Senior High School. She has a weighted GPA of 4.27 and is ranked 12th out of the current 277 students in her graduating class.

Advanced math teacher, Mrs. Melody Klobuchar, writes in her recommendation of Arianna:

I have known Arianna Delarosa for the past three years, as a student of Honors Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. Arianna is an outstanding student. She is intelligent, self-disciplined, self motivated and goal oriented. A born leader, she is well liked and highly respected by her peers as well as the faculty of the Hardee Senior High School. During her 3+ years at Hardee Senior High, Arianna has received recognition awards in both math and science (Excellence in Biology, Excellence in Pre-Calculus, Award of Merit from the Hardee County Superintendent), and won 2nd place to her to our Regional Science Fair. Arianna is involved in a mind-boggling number of extra-curricular activities, and holds leadership positions in many of the organizations to which she belongs. Arianna balances all of these activities with a rigorous schedule of honors and dual enrollment courses, maintaining a GPA of 4.2. Perhaps more important than her intellectual prowess and her leadership ability, however, is Arianna’s outstanding character. She is an ideal role model for other students at our school, and is always willing to lend a hand. Arianna has the high principles and maturity to make her own wise choices and to influence others for good. Arianna Delarosa is certain to excel in college and beyond.

As Mrs. Klobuchar mentioned in her recommendation, Arianna is highly involved with many different organizations on the Hardee High campus. She serves as Events Director of National Honor Society, is a key member of Future Business Leaders of America, Lionettes, Student Council and Key Club. She is also a member of the volleyball team and volunteers in her spare time for the Children’s Ministry at St. Michaels Catholic Church.

Regarding Arianna’s role as a member of the HHS Student Council, Sponsor Dr. Karen Gustinger stated that, “Arianna is an exceptionable young lady both inside the classroom and as an Officer in the HHS Student Council. She accepts and follows through with responsibility with a smile and always has a word of encouragement for her peers.”

FBLA Sponsor, Mrs. Ashleigh Hayes, shared that, “Arianna is such a kind, polite, and balanced young lady. Always eager to help, she is reliable and conscientious of all she does. I am immensely proud to call her a Future Business Leaders of America member. She is truly a shining star!”

Mrs. Stephanie Mier is Arianna’s art teacher and volleyball coach. When asked to share her thoughts about Arianna, Mrs. Mier wrote, “I was privileged and blessed to meet Arianna. She was meticulous in her art work. She always challenged herself with her projects and was successful.” Mrs. Mier went on to compare the level of Arianna’s work to that of a college level art student. Mrs. Mier also expanded on Arianna’s example as a student athlete. “She came to me last year asking what she needed to do to play on the volleyball team. She constantly sent me emails asking what workouts and drills she needed to do to learn the game since she couldn't attend summer conditioning. She basically taught herself over the summer, came to tryouts and made the team this 2016 year. As a friend, she is the most dedicated, humble, faithful, sweet, competitive, hardworking, meticulous and disciplined young lady I know. She is rare, humble, and unique. I can't wait to see her success in this world. Arianna is a great role model to our youth!”

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