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Time To Get In Shape!
 The 2016 Wellness Challenge is here! Reduce your insurance cost and empower your employees to get fit during this 90 day challenge.
During the Wellness Challenge, which runs from March 1 to May 24, teams of five will compete to see which team can lose the most body fat. The winning team members will receive great prizes, such as five, 1-year memberships to the LiveWell Fitness Center ($3000 value) and gift certificates.
For more information and to sign up, please
click here, or contact Jennifer Box via
email or at 352-394-4191. The deadline to sign up is February 26.
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Thank You For Coming
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2016 Chairman's Gala.
It was a
great evening of celebration and we are glad you could join us for it.
Congratulations to our award winners:
- Revitalization Award: Langley, Nagel and Crawford, Chartered Attorneys as Law
- Heritage Award: Dennis Horton Attorney at Law
- Oakley Seaver Award: Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation
- Business of the Year (under 20 employees): Hunt Industrial Park
- Business of the Year (more than 20 employees): Uncle Matt's Organic
- Educator of the Year: Rhonda Hunt
- Citizen of the Year: Mike Bucher
Photos are on their way, so watch the Chamber's
Facebook
page for them
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Young Professional's Member of the Month
Congratulations to Amelia Swart, who was named the Young Professional's Member of the Month.
Amelia is a partner and Manager of Accounts for Forefront Architecture and Engineering, LLC. Originally from Fort Hood, Texas, Amelia graduated from South Lake High School before going on to study business administration in college.She is currently a senior at the Art Institutes studying interior design and plans to pursue her MBA after graduation.
Outside of work, Amelia volunteers with the Campus Environment Team at Real Life Christian Church and serves as a mentor with Take Stock in Children.
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Thank You, Winefest Volunteers
Thank you to all of our Winefest volunteers! Our three prize winners are Brian Sukhu, who won a tablet, Keith Ritman, who won a wine basket, and Sue Gelder, who won a Bath and Body Works basket. Congratulations!
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Sponsors Wanted
We are looking for sponsors for the following events. If you are interested, please contact
Lucy Hage or
Jennifer Box.
Chamber Breakfasts
Chamber Breakfast sponsors are given an opportunity to speak in front of everyone for a few minutes about themselves and their business. Chamber breakfasts are well attended by our members which gives you a great opportunity to let everyone know what you do.
- April
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
First Friday Chamber Connections
First Friday sponsors are able to promote their business on the first Friday of every month to both old and new business members in the community.
- Second quarter (April, May and June)
- Third quarter (July, August and September)
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Welcome New Members!
Welcome to all of our recent new members:
Advanced Imaging Centers
HomeWell Senior Care
Wendy Breeden
Yummi's Frozen Yogurt & Cafe
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Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
February 17
ERclinix ribbon cutting, 5:30 p.m.
February 19
Chamber Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. at the Clermont City Center
Grand Opening of the Montverde Academy Beach Volleyball Complex, 3:30 p.m.
March 4
First Friday Chamber Connection, 7:30 a.m. at the Clermont City Center
March 10
Business After Hours sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living, 5:30 p.m.
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Career Expo
 Lake Technical College is hosting a career expo on Wednesday, February 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will be held on their main campus at 2001 Kurt Street, Eustis.
At the career expo, you'll be able to meet with instructors, tour the program area, and learn about the nearly 30 programs they offer. Attendees will also be entered into a drawing for great door prizes such as gift cards and scholarships.
For more information, please call 352-589-2250 or click here.
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Love Our Lakes Clean-Up
Join Lake County Adopt-a-Lake, Keep Lake Beautiful, Lake County Water Authority, City of Clermont, Sea Tow Central Florida Lakes and the Harris Chain Sail & Power Squadron for a lake clean up on March 5 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Bring your boat, rent a canoe, or walk along the shore and help clean up Lake Minnehaha, Lake Hiawatha, Lake Minneola, Lake Susan and the Palatlakaha River. Trash bags, water, lunch and t-shirts will be provided.
For more information,
click here or call 352-434-5025. Please RSVP by February 29.
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Chamber Perks
The Atlanta Braves are offering Chamber members $5 off bleacher and
upper level seats for five spring training games, all of which will be played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. The game dates are:
- Tuesday, March 1 vs. the Baltimore Orioles
- Friday, March 18 vs. the Miami Marlins
- Friday, March 25 vs. the Houston Astros
- Friday, April 1 vs. the Tampa Bay Rays
- Saturday, April 2 vs. the Detroit Tigers
To get your special members only discount, order your tickets here.
You are invited to
take part in an exclusive presale for the 2016 American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Championship, held March 10 to 13 at the Amway Center.
The 2016 American Men's Basketball Championship will feature 10 games over the course of four exciting days. Sunday's championship game is the last of the nation's conference tournaments to be completed leading up to the NCAA Selection Sunday
announcement. For complete championship information visit TheAmerican.org/MBB.
There are three types of tickets available for the championship:
- All-Session tickets include entry to all 10 games of the championship. Prices range from $250 to $350, plus applicable fees. Click here and enter the code "AMERICAN" to purchase your all-session tickets.
- Suites include entry to all 10 games of the championship, a select number of parking passes and one souvenir gift per suite. Contact James Gilmore at [email protected] for suite pricing and options.
- Loge Premium Hospitality tickets include entry to all 10 games of the championship, one event parking pass, as well as unlimited food, wine and beer. Contact Kyle Sturley at [email protected] for for Loge pricing and options.
Don't miss your chance to get into the excitement of postseason college basketball in Downtown Orlando. Get your tickets today!
*All Session Tickets are available online only and are subject to availability.
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 Member to Member Benefits
Offering a 10% discount to all Chamber members and their employees for new residential or commercial clients.
Offering Chamber members these three combined discounts:
10% off a 12 Month Contract
$0 Enrollment Fee ($99 savings)
50% off Security Activation ($25 savings)
We help you "Get To A Healthier Place"!!! Call 352-432-3901.
Your premier ballroom dance studio for adults of all levels, from beginner to advanced! Your first lesson is always free and we are happy to offer an additional 50% off to Chamber members (new students only). Walk in, dance out!
Offering members free installation for new Business Solutions services with a three-year agreement ($99 value). See the details
HERE.
Offering a 10% discount for Chamber members! Mediterranean & American cuisine, outdoor seating available. Located next to the Epic Movie Theatres in Clermont Landing.
Offering a delicious benefit to fellow Chamber members - a 15% discount off their yummy meals.
Offering a 10% discount in addition to our Prompt Pay + 5% discount for all Chamber members. Please call 352-243-1212 to schedule your appointment for a free hearing evaluation. We also offer two week free trials with no money down! Visit our website at:
www.connecthearing.com.
To find out how to become a participating vendor for the county's Discover Lake program, click
here
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Offering 10% off lunch checks for Chamber Members. Visit them at 787 West Montrose Street or
www.erikastearoom.com
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Offering fellow Chamber members the following discounts: $50 off 6-page website; 20% off online marketing consulting services. Call 407-374-2924 for more details.
Why hire a Marketing Director when you can 'rent' one for a fraction of the cost?
Chamber members enjoy a 15% discount on marketing services, including blog writing, Social Media Management, Press Release packages and more. Call Carole Holden, "The Media Fairy", at Gelmtree Advertising. (352) 408-8601. First consultation is always free!
Chamber members and their families are invited to take advantage of special Invoice Pricing, meaning you will pay what HQ Honda pays (any customary fees associated with the purchase not included)! Sales through this special South Lake Chamber rate will also benefit New Beginnings. For each car sold under this program, HQ Honda will remit a check for $100.00 to New Beginnings.
Anyone interested in this promotion must contact
Paul Rienzi at 321-276-7800 directly to set an appointment.
Offering a 15% discount to all Chamber members for new residential and commercial clients on lawn care programs that includes fertilizing, weed control and surface insect control. Please give us a call for a free lawn evaluation at 407-347-8888 or go to:
www.lawndoctorclermont-wintergarden.com.
Offering one free 30-minute consultation regarding a Family Law Matter, Wills/Estate Planning or General Civil Litigation. To schedule a consultation please call 352-243-9991 or visit
www.AttorneyHelton.com and mention your South Lake membership to receive this offer.
Offering Chamber members a 25% discount. Call 352-429-0803 for details.
Offering a 20% discount to Chamber members!
Valid at all locations:
WE PICK UP - 352-988-9510
An honest tax CPA, at a flat rate(s). Office in residence = lower overhead. Chamber members receive an additional 10% discount. Call: 352.638.4892 or visit:
www.njdCPA.com.
Offering discounts to South Lake Chamber members. The discount cards are good at any Office Depot and do not expire. Come by the Chamber office to pick up your card.
All Chamber members receive an additional 10% off online orders! Use online code:"southlake".
Offering new businesses FREE Federal and State Labor Poster and New Business Kit. Members who set up payroll service will receive a special discount. Contact Jessica Doney and mention South Lake Chamber. Call 321-594-1518 or email:
[email protected].
Offering free rent for the first month on any size storage unit ($15 admin fee applies; lock and $2,000 of insurance coverage is included). In addition, get 10% off of any moving and/or shipping supplies, including boxes, tape, bubble wrap, wrapping paper, etc.
Offering Chamber members a 15% discount on the restaurant's delicious meals. Mention PROMO CODE: Red Neck Gourmet.
Offering Chamber members a delicious 10% discount off of their sweet treats.
Offering new Chamber members 25% off their Triple Ad Program! Call Katie Kunsman at 352-365-8213 to place your ad.
Offering Chamber members a 20% discount off the purchase of a VIP Annual Pass for adults, children and students. Please print out a copy of your Chamber listing from our website to take with you as proof of your membership.
Offers new members a free business story in this heavily visited virtual newspaper. Contact Mike Corradino at
[email protected] or call 352-535-2057.
Offering a 10% tuition discount for students of Chamber members. They offer 2-year old, 3-year old and VPK preschool as well as extended care.
Do you have a member-to-member discount? If so, let us know! Call 352-394-4191 or send your listing to
[email protected]
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