
July 2019 Newsletter Baker Bulletin
SBDC Mobile Office at the Chamber Mark Yarick with the Small Business Development Center of the University of North Florida will have a mobile office set up at the Chamber every other Thursday. The SBDC provides business owners with confidential consulting and training in all aspects of business management and growth. They serve all stages of business from established & growing businesses to emerging and aspiring businesses. There is no cost for business consulting or information. If you would like to set up an appointment with Mark, you can contact the Chamber at (904) 259-6433. For more information on the SBDC, visit www.sbdc.unf.edu Please note: You do not have to be a Chamber Member to meet with Mark!!! Calendar of Events Import Baker Prevention Coalition Meeting Date 07/25/2019 Baker Prevention Coalition Back to School Fun Day (backpack giveaway) 07/27/2019 Baker Prevention Coalition Youth Mental Health First Aid Training 07/31/2019 Heritage Park Veterans Lunch 08/01/2019 Baker County Clerk of Courts Annual Best in Baker BBQ Cook-Off 08/02/2019- 08/03/2019 Finally Friday Networking Event 08/09/2019 Baker Prevention Coalition Meeting Date 08/22/2019 Open House & Ribbon Cutting for State Representative Chuck Brannan 08/22/2019 Heritage Park Veterans Lunch 09/05/2019 Finally Friday Networking Event 09/13/2019 2019 Baker County Fair 09/13/2019- 09/21/2019 The Arc North Florida Shoot For A Cause 09/14/2019 Northeast Florida State Hospital 60th Anniversary Celebration 09/18/2019 39th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet 09/24/2019 Baker Prevention Coalition Meeting Date 09/26/2019 The Arc North Florida Bass Fishing Tournament 09/28/2019	Welcome New Members Crown Disposal & Hauling Thanks for Renewing Hearing Care Resources, Inc. LaBeuna Farms, Inc. Tarbox Consulting & Design, Inc. The Beauty Parlor V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services 39th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet Please SAVE THE DATE for the 39th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Raiford Road Church in Macclenny (located at 9201 State Road 121 South in Macclenny). Doors will open at 6:30pm with the dinner and program starting at 7pm...More information to come!!! Independence Day Celebration The 8th Annual Independence Day Celebration was held at Memorial Park on Saturday, June 29th. It wasn't too hot of a day and a great time was had by all who attended as well as the vendors that were able to participate. The kids and adults enjoyed the game truck and the entertainment was very good throughout the day. The night was finished with a great fireworks show done by the City of Macclenny Fire Department. Thanks again to all of the vendors that participated, to our sponsors for sponsoring the event: Fireworks Sponsor-Phantom Fireworks, Entertainment Sponsor-TD Bank, Old Glory Sponsors-Baker Prevention Coalition, Blackburn-Curry Funeral and Cremation, Crown Disposal & Hauling, Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital and Wells Insurance, Stars Sponsor-Kelly Klean and also thanks to Sharon Beavers and all of the entertainers that took time out of their weekend, and to the City of Macclenny for all of their help with getting the park ready for the event, this would not have been possible without each and everyone of you. Lunch & Learn A Lunch & Learn was held at the Chamber of Commerce Office on Thursday, July 18th. There was a great crowd of around 30 businesses and individuals from the community in attendance. State Representative Chuck Brannan gave an informative update on the 2019 Legislative Session. We will let everyone know when we have another Lunch & Learn on the calendar.
Chamber Newsletter - July 2019 Newsletter