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2016 HCCC Honorees
Mosaic Business Person of the Year:
Kevin Hanchey
Mildred E. & Doyle Carlton Jr. Award:
Denise Grimsley
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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.
Local Happenings!!!
Movies In The Park
Third Friday From October-March
Welcome New Members
Red Apple Boutique
Carson Griffin
Join Date: 09/06/2017
Hardee County Emergency Management
Hardee County Emergency Management now has a Mass Notification System through Everbridge.
This is an opt-in service. You can go to our webpage at www.hardeecounty.net/eoc.htm and register to receive emergency notifications.
There is also a mobile app “Everbridge” that you can download to your smartphone.
Senator Denise Grimsley, District 26
Hardee County Mobile Office Hours:
Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Hardee County Chamber of Commerce
135 E. Main Street
Wauchula, FL 33873
Senator Denise Grimsley’s (R-Sebring) staff will hold “mobile office hours” during the month of October to assist constituents with state agency concerns and to gather public input on legislative issues.
“In an effort to reach constituents in the district our office is traveling to provide help. This is an opportunity to meet and discuss your concerns with my professional staff,” said Senator Grimsley.
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September 28th: FREE Lunch & Learn
SendMeMissions, Inc.
Disaster Relief Team
Hardee Co. Hurricane Irma Update
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LIMITED SPOTS / RSVP TODAY --> 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
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ALL 2017 HOST SEATS ARE FULL.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR 2018 NOW!!
1) Secure ASAP!! ---> http://bit.ly/2i9UXKy
LEADERSHIP 2017-2018
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2017-2018 Leadership Schedule
- July 25, 2017: Applications DUE by 4pm
- August 4, 2017: Acceptance Notifications by 4pm
- August 17, 2017: Welcome & Ice Breaker: 5:30-7:30pm
- August 24, 2017: Class Induction: Noon
- September 13, 2017: Session 1: 8am-4pm (rescheduled)
- October 11, 2017: Education Day: 8am-4pm
- November 8, 2017: Session 3: 8am-4pm
- December 13, 2017: Session 4: 8am-4pm
- January 10, 2018: Session 5: 8am-4pm
- February 14, 2018: Session 6: 8am-4pm
- March 14, 2018: Session 7: 8am-4pm
- April 11, 2018: Session 8: 8am-4pm
- May 9, 2018: Session 9: 8am-4pm
- May 24, 2018: Graduation: Noon-1pm
Dec 2nd: Hardee County Christmas Parade
Registration Now Available:
http://www.hardeecc.com/christmas-parade.html
Jan. 20th: HCCC Annual Gala
CHAMBER SURVEY!
YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED!
Please take 2 minutes to fill out this quick survey on HCCC and let us know how we can better serve you.
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SFSC Upcoming Events!
Dec. 7, 12 noon – Christmas Luncheon, Hotel Jacaranda
Jan. 18-20, Million Dollar Hole in One Shootout, Sun ‘n Lake Golf Course
Apr. 26, 2018, 6 pm – 9pm, SFSC Foundation Annual Gala, Island View Restaurant
Sponsorships for the Spring Gala and Auction are available as follows:
Event Sponsor: $5,000
Platinum Sponsors: $3,000
Gold Sponsors: $2,000
Silver Sponsors: $1,000
Contact the foundation for information about individual sponsorships.
Main Street Heirlooms & Originals!
CRAFTS, ANTIQUES, FRESH PRODUCE!
We're now accepting vendors for our monthly Heirlooms & Originals. The third Saturday of every month (from October - March) Heritage Park will be full of vendors and shoppers from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. If you're interested in setting up shop, call the Main Street office at (863)767-0330!
Hurricane Irma Updates
FEMA Assistance: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4337
HC Disaster Resources 9/16/17
SendMeMissions Volunteer Command Center
303 W. Main St., Downtown Wauchula
#863-255-7543
*Volunteer, Donation/Resources, Relief Assistance, Family Assessments
Water, Hot Meals, & Misc. Items
Bayside HCC - 615 Rainy Blvd., Wauchula - 10am Water @ 10am
Hot Meals @ 12pm
Ice for MEDICAL Purposes ONLY!
1 gallon bag per day at 303 W. Main St., Wauchula, FL
Hardee County Emergency Management 863-773-6373 (not open on the weekend)
FEMA Disaster Assistance
800-621-3362
https://www.fema.gov
Download FEMA App
Arcadia Fall Rodeo - 10/21-22
Emergency Support Function (ESF) 18 – Business, Industry, and Economic Stabilization
Emergency Support Function (ESF) 18 – Business, Industry, and Economic Stabilization
SBA Press Release:
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration has added more counties to the disaster declaration in Florida affected by Hurricane Irma that began on Sept. 4, 2017.
The disaster declaration covers the counties of Broward, Charlotte, Clay, Collier, Duval, Flagler, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Putnam, Sarasota and Saint Johns in Florida which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA. Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Marion, Martin, Nassau, Okeechobee, Pasco, Polk, and Volusia in Florida.
Businesses and private nonprofit organizations of any size may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase up to 20 percent of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may include a safe room or storm shelter to help protect property and occupants from future damage caused by a similar disaster.
For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage.
Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible up to $40,000 to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed personal property.
Interest rates are as low as 3.305 percent for businesses and 2.5 percent for nonprofit organizations, 1.75 percent for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.
Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by mobile device at m.fema.gov. If online or mobile access is unavailable, applicants should call the FEMA toll-free helpline at 800-621-3362. Those who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services should call 800-621-3362.
Additional details on the locations of Disaster Recovery Centers and the loan application process can be obtained by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an e-mail to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov(link sends e-mail).
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Nov. 9, 2017. The deadline to return economic injury applications is June 11, 2018.
Internet Address:
http://www.sba.gov
Release Number:
17-752
Release Date:
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 12:00am
Contact:
Michael Lampton
Related State:
Florida
Field Operations Center:
East
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Farmworker Career Development Program
From Dominique Robinson
Case Manager
Farmworker Career Development Program
PHONE: 863-784-7072 | FAX: 863-773-5081
"Florida Farmworker Career Development Program. We take pride in our program here at South Florida State College. Our program works with individuals who have worked in agricultural jobs or whose parents are migrant or seasonal farmworkers. We assist students with things ranging from help with applying to colleges, applying for scholarships and grants to pay for college, job placement and much more. Our goal is to prepare and place individuals in secure, lucrative employment.
If you know anyone who is interested in finding out if they are qualified for this beneficial program, please have them complete our intake form and forward their information to me. They can also set up an appointment with me by calling (863) 784-7072."
Mosquito Aerial Spraying
Wednesday (TONIGHT) 9/27/17
Dusk to Dawn
8PM - 5AM
(863) 773-4161
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