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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 

Heather Nedley
Mosaic

Patty Valerio
Mid Florida Credit Union 

Maria Pearson 
Drug Free Hardee 

Sandra Griffin 
Suncoast Credit Union

Allyson Christ
Ponger Kays Grady Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Brittany Nickerson Thurlow 
Nickerson Cattle Company LLC

Mosaic Business Person of the Year: 
Kevin Hanchey 

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

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.

Movies In The Park 
Third Friday From October-March 

 

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.
 

Hardee County Mobile Office Hours:

No mobile office hours in Hardee in November. 

Senator Denise Grimsley’s (R-Sebring) staff will hold “mobile office hours” 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.

http://floridasbdc.org

LOW COST MARKETING IDEAS:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/low-cost-marketing-ideas-tickets-36417497716

Learn how to create a marketing strategy that supports your business goals. This seminar will cover some of the best marketing tools that are free or at a very low-cost and explore creative ways to promote your business without breaking the bank or your budget.

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Recorded webinars from SCORE - click here

SBA Events and Webinars – https://www.sba.gov/tools/events

SBA Learning Center - click here

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U. S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - DISASTER LOANS

FLORIDA Declaration 15302 & 15303

(Disaster: FL-00130)

Incident: HURRICANE IRMA occurring: September 4, 2017 through October 18, 2017

Application Filing Deadlines:
Physical Damage: November 24, 2017
Economic Injury: June 11, 2018

 

For more information, contact SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center by calling (800)659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA’s Web site at http://www.sba.gov/disaster. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may call (800) 877-8339. Applicants may also apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure Web site at

https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
 

Beth McGovern

571-459-6553

ENTRY FORMS DUE TODAY 11/22/17:
http://www.hardeecc.com/christmas-parade.html

*Forms can be emailed to: Director@hardeecc.com 
or dropped off in the black mailbox under Chamber sign @ Depot. 

The Hardee County Chamber wishes all of our valued partners a
----- Happy Thanksgiving -----

** The Chamber office will re-open on Monday, November 27th. 

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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 {*except Nov/Dec}.
Location: Wauchula Train Depot, 135 E Main St

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2018 HOST SEATS FILLING UP FAST.
RESERVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP MONTH NOW!! 

1) Secure ASAP!! --->  http://bit.ly/2i9UXKy 
 

TABLES WILL SELL OUT!!! 
To register CLICK HERE! 

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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
• October 25, 2017: Tourism Day : 8-4pm
• November 8, 2017: Industry Day: 8am-4pm
• December 13, 2017: Social Services Day: 8am-4pm
• January 10, 2018: Session 5: 8am-4pm
• February 14, 2018: Session 6: 8am-4pm
• March 14, 2018: Session 7: 8am-4pm
• March 23, 2018: LEADERSHIP LUAU
• April 11, 2018: Session 8: 8am-4pm
• May 9, 2018: Session 9: 8am-4pm
• May 24, 2018: Graduation: Noon-1pm

Andy Bonjokian 
President 
Hardee County Disposal, Inc. 

Olivia Minshew 
Vice President 
City of Wauchula 

Patty Valerio 
Treasurer 
MidFlorida Credit Union 

Maria Pearson 
Secretary 
Drug Free Hardee 

Clay Cobb 
Past President 
L. Cobb Construction, Inc. 

*Membership Meeting will be held to vote on 2018 Slate of Directors.
January 10, 2018 
135 East Main Street, Wauchula FL 33873 
Wauchula Train Depot 
8AM

Installation of directors will take place at the HCCC Annual Gala 
January 20, 2018 

**Executive Directors will assume new roles as of Feburary 1, 2018. 

 

Wauchula State Bank Donates $100K to Florida Hospital Wauchula for New Facility

Wauchula State Bank has not only served the Florida Heartland since 1929 as a family-owned, locally managed community bank, but also is helping to support health care needs in Hardee County by donating $100,000 to Florida Hospital Wauchula’s new facility building campaign. As thanks for this significant donation, Florida Hospital Wauchula’s Café will be named in honor of Wauchula State Bank.

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.

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!

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest federal disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes. The SBA is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged property.

 Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
 Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 for voice, 711 and Video Relay Service (VRS). If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585. Information on the registration process is available in ASL at: fema.gov/medialibrary/assets/videos/111546.
 Help is available in most languages.
 Download the FEMA App and apply.
You may have other needs while visiting a DRC:
 If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please see a DRC manager when you arrive.
 Language translations are offered through Telephonic Interpretation Services in 200 languages.

Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews are canvassing affected areas and are able to register survivors for FEMA assistance, if needed. Telephonic Interpretation Services are available in many languages to assist survivors with language needs. When residents require further assistance, the teams may refer them to a DRC.
If you have already registered, it is not necessary to visit a DRC, but you may still want to go speak with a Recovery Specialist to update your status or find help from the other organizations.

FEMA grants do not have to be repaid. FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.

Survivors should register even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.
For more recovery information, visit www.FEMA.gov/IrmaFL, or follow us @FEMARegion4 on Twitter and on FEMA’s Facebook page.

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 

Again, the deadline to apply for physical damage loans is Friday, November 24. If you or any of your colleagues have questions about the program, please feel free to reach out to Elizabeth.mcgovern@sba.gov or by cell phone at 571-459-6553.

 

Best regards,

Beth McGovern