Baker County Local Information Guide/Membership Directory
Don't forget there is still time to purchase ads for the Baker County Local Information Guide/Membership Directory. The Publication Date is Thursday, December 16th, Deadline to purchase an ad is Monday, November 22nd. To be a part of the Information Guide, please call Sheri Lhotak at (815) 545-6398 or Jon Cantrell at (904) 710-8181.
Calendar of Events Import
Happy Veterans Day
The Chamber of Commerce office will be closed on Thursday, November 11th in Observance of Veterans Day, we will resume normal hours on Friday, November 12th...Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!!
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Thanks for Renewing
Burkins Chevrolet
First Federal Bank
Forbes Funeral Home
Richs Smoke Ring BBQ
Annual Meeting/Family Fun Day
The Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting/Family Fun Day that is being held in place of the Annual Chamber Banquet this year will be on Saturday, November 6th from 11am-2pm at Heritage Park (located at 102 South Lowder Street). There will be bounce houses, games, a food truck with food available for purchase on your own and a guest speaker. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other businesses. The cost for the event is $5 per adult, kids are free with a paying adult. Please contact the Chamber at (904) 259-6433 if you would like more information and to purchase tickets. Check out the bio below for the special guest speaker:
Lucas Boyce shares a powerful story as a former foster care child, born prematurely to an addict mother, developmentally delayed because of his birth mother’s abuse, Lucas overcame daunting life challenges in pursuit of his dreams. He eventually overcome the cards he’d been dealt and has served at the White House, flew aboard Air Force One and became an executive for the NBA’s Orlando Magic at the age of 29. Lucas Boyce currently serves as the Assistant to the County Administrator for Orange County, Florida. He advises the County Administrator and provides administrative, analytical, and technical support. He represents the County in meetings and makes presentations to government and business agencies to promote the interest of the County on key issues. Additional initiatives provide Lucas with the opportunity to be an Advisor to the Financial Aid Network and the Global Institute of College Planning. Lucas is also author of Living Proof: From Foster Care to the White House and the NBA, published in January 2011. With over twenty years of professional speaking experience, he travels across the country giving speeches focused on servant leadership, teamwork, overcoming obstacles, and making a positive impact in the lives of others.
SBDC Mobile Office at the Chamber
Michael Chung with the Small Business Development Center of the University of North Florida will have a mobile office set up at the Chamber the 3rd Thursday of each month. 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 Michael, you can contact him directly by email at mchung-sbdc@unf.edu or Michael's assistant Becky Rapp at (352) 622-8763 or admin-sbdc.rapp@unf.edu.
Please note: You do not have to be a Chamber Member to meet with Michael!!! |
