Apopka Area Chamber Update - October 2017
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Legislative Preview
On October 17, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce brought together our legislative leaders for an informative look at the important issues and priorities that will be addressed during the upcoming 2018 Florida Legislative Session. The Legislative Preview Breakfast allowed constituents and elected officials to hear directly from Sen. Randolph Bracy, Rep. Kamia Brown and Rep. Jennifer Sullivan as they shared their thoughts on the upcoming legislative session that begins on January 9, 2018, while highlighting their priority bills and session goals.
In addition, Robert Stuart Jr. of GrayRobinson P.A. moderated the panel discussion that included various issues such as budgeting for future hurricane relief, assignment of benefits reform, higher education and workforce development, and the importance of community redevelopment agencies (CRAs). Finally, Dr. Jerry Parrish, the chief economist and director of research for the Florida Chamber Foundation, gave an update on the Apopka area’s economic status.
For more detailed recap, please check out the article in the
Apopka Chief
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We would like to thank all of our sponsors of this fantastic event including Waste Management, Orlando Health, UCF, GrayRobinson P.A., Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and JPMorgan Chase.
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Trip to Tallahassee
Earlier this month, the Apopka Area Chamber President Robert Agrusa traveled to Tallahassee, Florida to meet with our Apopka Area Legislative Delegation and urge our elected officials to act on the important issues that affect the business community and our economic vitality.
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is focused on advocating and advancing our regional business agenda that supports job creation and greater economic prosperity, while improving our quality of life.
Additionally, Agrusa met with several executives at the Florida Chamber of Commerce to discuss opportunities for future collaboration and to join them in their efforts to improve Florida’s business climate and make Florida more competitive.
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Apopka Open House for Realtors
On October 12th, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed over 100 realtors from across Central Florida to participate in this year’s Apopka Open House for Realtors. At this highly successful event, the Chamber organized a bus tour which showcased why Apopka is rapidly growing into a community where families choose to live, work and play.
Several of the stops included the new Florida Hospital Apopka, the developing Kelly Park Crossings, Northwest Recreation Complex, multiple new neighborhoods and ended with the Cooper Sports Complex.
After lunch, the Chamber hosted a panel discussion that included Apopka Mayor Joe Kilsheimer, Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley, Apopka Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale, Orange County Commissioner Bryan Nelson, Tim Cook, S
enior Vice President/Administrator for Florida Hospital Apopka
and Jeff Welch, President of Rochelle Holdings.
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
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Chamber
Morning Mingle
Friday, November 3, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Sam’s Club - Apopka
Lunch Mingle
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Something Fishy
Taste of Apopka
Thursday, November 16, 2017
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Highland Manor
Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
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Community
Food Truck Roundup
Thursday, November 2, 2017
5:30 p.m.- 9:00 a.m.
Kit Land Nelson Park
Apopka First Responders 5K Race
Sunday, November 12, 2017
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Northwest Recreational Complex
Rotary Fall Festival
November 9-12, 2017
Kit Land Nelson Park
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Grand Openings
This month we had three ribbon cuttings to welcome a few of our new members to the Chamber. We celebrated The Learning Experience, Hosanna Building Contractors and 24 Hour Fitness. Congratulations to each of these new businesses and welcome to Apopka!
If you would like for your business to be included in a future Ribbon Cutting, please contact Michelle Bankson at
Michelle@apopkachamber.org.
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Fall has arrived, and it has brought in some new excitement for our monthly networking events. Our Morning Mingle, Lunch Mingle, and Business After Hours are free to our members to attend every month.
Our networking events are a benefit with your Chamber membership at no additional cost. If you’re considering membership and would like to attend this event, we welcome you to join us and check it out!
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