Movies In The Park 
Third Friday From October-March 

 

Hardee County Mobile Office Hours:

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.

Start the New Year right!!! These six courses make up the critical business foundation all entrepreneurs need to know before starting a business.

BUSINESS STARTUP SERIES

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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The Small Business Administration offers working capital loans to businesses and non-profits that apply before June 11, 2018 and continues to review applications for physical damage loans submitted before the November 24 deadline. More than $900 million of loans have been approved in the state of Florida to aid in recovery from Hurricane Irma. Businesses and non-profits eligible for working capital loans can apply online at http://www.sba.gov/disaster or call 800-659-2955 to request a paper application.

The local Disaster Recovery Center at the Harris Agricultural Center in Sebring will be closed as of Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 7:00pm. I have attached a press release from FEMA to share with your contacts. We want to make sure that local businesses and non-profits are aware of this date and can plan accordingly.

Best regards,

Beth McGovern

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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

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: Agricultural Day: 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

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

Heartland Games for Active Adults- 50 years and older: 
http://www.southflorida.edu/community/community-education/heartland-games-active-adults


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USDA GRANTS SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE FUNDS TO GROW OLIVES

“From Orange Juice to Olive Oil”

South Florida State College (SFSC) has partnered with the Hardee County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) to secure a $150,102 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Specialty Crop grant to research and grow olive trees. 
 

For more information about “From Orange Juice to Olive Oil,” contact Dr. Lynch at 

863-784-7345 or lindsay.lynch@southflorida.edu. 

A Heartland Christmas
12/23/2017
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM E

Choices Family Resource Center Open House
01/07/2018
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM E

Dinner at the Hangar
01/07/2018
05:00 PM - 07:30 PM E

HCCC Lunch & Learn
01/25/2018
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM E