Have an Event to Share? Please Tell Us!
On the first Monday of each month, an extended version of the Broadband Beat will include a listing of upcoming member and community events. If you have an event that you would like us to include, please let us know!

If you would like your event to appear in the First Monday Broadband Beat on September 5, please send the information to Jennifer Box by 5 p.m. on August 31.
Join Us for A Business Essentials Lunch on Wednesday with Steve Black
Steve Black will be conducting a business building workshop on Wednesday at the Clermont City Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Steve is an internationally recognized business speaker and social media expert, and is regarded as one of the nation's best sales trainers. He has worked with Tom Hopkins and Brian Tracy for over 20 years, and has developed online and offline marketing techniques that are used by business owners across the country.

During the workshop you will learn how to improve in:
  • Goal Setting - Mental vs Written
  • Time Management and Tech Tools That Get You Two Extra Hours A Day
  • Attitude - Keys To Establishing "Like and Trust"
  • Prospecting and Intial Contact
  • Needs Analysis and Discovery Probing
  • Presentation Skills And Overcoming Objections
  • Closing The Sale Without Offending Your Prospects
  • Leveraging Social Media and Networking To Make More Money
  • Where To Find Referral Partners
  • Referral Generating Techniques To Keep Customers Loyal
  • Plus Many More!
To register for the event, click here.

Congratulations to Kelly Cartier from Cartier Financial, who won a free ticket to this event. Kelly was entered into the drawing after completing a survey after the Business Essentials Lunch on July 26.
Book Your Tickets for the Chamber Cruise 2017 Today!
Chamber members and staff will be cruising to the Bahamas on Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas from January 20, 2017 to January 23, 2017 and want you to come along! 

The cruise will be leaving from Port Canaveral and stopping in Nassau and at Royal Caribbean's Private Island before returning to Port Canaveral.

To book your cruise click here or contact Gerry Ash at 352-552-0421 or gerry@ashtravel.com. If you book your cruise by October 1, you will be entered to win the premium beverage package from Ash Travel. Final payments are due by November 5.

Reservations can be canceled up until November 5 for a full deposit refund.
Member in the News
American Backflow and Fire Services was awarded a contract with the United States Air Force to conduct backflow surveys at over 500 locations at Tyndall Air Force Base, as well as two offsite United States Air Force locations.

American Backflow and Fire Services was able to monitor government bids through the Government Bid Match System available through the Florida SBDC at the University of Central Florida. The FSBDC also helped American Backflow compile a bid package that was compliant with and responsive to the Air Force's requirements.

Founded in 2009, American Backflow and Fire Services provides fire safety solutions by offering sprinkler systems, detection devices and fire backflow inspections. They also track the inspection dates of both commercial and residential devices to ensure the devices are serviced on a regular basis.

Congratulations, American Backflow and Fire Services!
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, August 23: Young Professionals After Hours Social
5:00 p.m., Bubba's Catfish House, 1800 S. Highway 27, Clermont
This event is open to all members.
Sponsored by: Young Professionals Group

Wednesday, August 24: Business Essentials Lunch Series
1 1:30 a.m., Clermont City Center, 620 W. Montrose Street, Clermont
Program: Internationally Recognized Business Speaker and Social Media Expert, Steve Black, will present  How to Triple Your Results Without Working Three Times as Hard
Register here by noon on Tuesday, August 23. Lunch is included in your registration.

Thursday, August 25: New Member Orientation
11:30 a.m., Clermont City Center, 620 W. Montrose Street, Clermont
Sponsored by: Gelmtree Advertising

Friday, August 26: Young Professionals Luncheon
11:30 a.m., Carrabba's Italian Grill, 2240 E. Highway 50, Clermont
Sponsored by: Young Professionals Group

For more upcoming events, please visit our website.

Past Events
Thank you to the 160 people who came to our Monthly Breakfast on Friday at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center. We hope to see you again on September 16 at the Clermont City Center.

Ribbon Cuttings
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Thursday, August 26, 2016, 5:30 p.m.
Clermont Herb Shoppe and Day Spa
720 W. Montrose Street, Clermont





Past Ribbon Cuttings
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 - Remax Titanium
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