A Message From The President
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Save The Date: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles 2019
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Members:
Can you believe that it's already February? The time has been flying by here at the Chamber as we usher in the new year.
On Thursday, January 24th we held the inaugural Chamber Gala where we celebrated the 2019 Best of Plant City Awards, thanked our 2018 Directors, and held the official swearing in of the 2019 Directors. Thank you to all who attended and helped us celebrate this memorable evening!
Save the date for our next big event coming up which is Planes, Trains, & Automobiles, scheduled for Saturday, February 23rd at the Plant City Airport. This fun filled Saturday celebrates the magic of aviation and even has free flights for the kids provided by the EAA Young Eagles organization. Bring the family out for a day of fun in the Florida sun for PTA 2019!
Make it a great February,
Christine
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[Executive Board of Directors]
Chair:
Karen Kerr
South Florida Baptist Hospital
Chair Elect:
Courtney Paat
State Farm Insurance
Immediate Past Chair:
Jason Jones
Advantage Restoration & Contracting
Treasurer:
Carole Wright
Myers & Wright, P.A.
VC, Membership Division:
Kayla Drawdy
Hillsborough Title, Inc.
VC, Community Relations Division:
Larry Jimenez, Jr.
Star Distribution Systems
VC, Community Events Division:
Alice Bullard
OnPoint IT Solutions
VC, Governmental Affairs Division:
Mike Arndt
Minute Man Press
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[Board of Directors]
Matt Buzza
Hillsboro Bank
Irene Castillo
Raulerson Castillo & Company
Doug Driggers
Tampa Electric Company
John Haney
Ace Realty Advisors
Jamey Moody
James S. Moody, III
Dean Pfeffer
Hope Lutheran Church
Jake Raburn
Hinton Farms
Remi Sanchez
Ice Pop Factory
Jim Scott
Jarrett-Scott Ford
Shari Sun
Suncoast Community Health Center
Nick Thurston
The Bank of Tampa
Ed Verner
City Properties Company
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
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Ribbon Cutting: R&L Metals
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On Tuesday, January 15th, The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce had the opportunity to host a ribbon cutting for R & L Metals, Inc.! R&L Metals is a family owned and operated metal recycling company located in Plant City.
"Our reputation has been built on cleanliness, honesty, prompt payment and quality customer service. We treat people the way they want to be treated and are always eager to serve our community! With over 35 years of experience, we are industry leaders in commercial and residential metal recycling. We are the company that thinks outside the box. We can do what they can’t! R&L Metals is open 5 days a week. We invite you to stop by or contact us today for up to date prices and more information on how we can serve you."
Address: 405 E. Alabama Street, Plant City
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Congratulations to the 2019
Best of Plant City Award Winners!
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Clearview Business Solutions
(844) 282-2737
December 28, 2018
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Snellgroves Restaurant
(813) 752-3652
January 8, 2019
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Habitat for Humanity
of Hillsborough County
(813) 239-2242
January 22, 2019
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Lowe's
(813) 659-4040
January 25, 2019
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Harvest Academy
(813) 652-8014
January 25, 2019
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On Thursday, January 24th the Chamber Ambassador teams met to discover the winning team of the year and ambassador of the year.
Kudos to Alice Bullard (left) on being named the 2018 Chamber Ambassador of the Year and to Team One (below) on being named the 2018 Chamber Ambassador Team of the Year.
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Beginning in January 2019, the Plant City Chamber launched a new initiative to recognize members who are involved, regularly attending meetings and events, and are truly getting the most out of their membership through their involvement. At each chamber event in 2019, the red bucket will be present - simply drop you business card in the bucket for a chance to be next month's Member of the Month! The more you attend, the more likely you are to be selected. Each month the business that is drawn from the red bucket and selected as the Member of the Month will be highlighted in the Chamber's newsletter Chamber Connections, showcased on social media, and given a sign to proudly display in the storefront or front entry of their business. Congratulations to Berry Patch Animal Clinic for being selected as the first ever Member of the Month!
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The Leadership Plant City Class of 2019 attended the mid-year retreat held at the YMCA's Camp Cristina on January 8th. The day included several team building activities and the class closed the day with a ropes course. The class has also selected their class project, which will be a partnership with the Plant City Commons Community Garden - details to follow.
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February 2nd, 2019
4:30pm-8:30pm
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Chamber Networking Lunch Survey
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Click on the image above to provide feedback on the Chamber's monthly Networking Lunches. Reminder: No luncheon in February or March.
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Leadership Alumni Lunch Hosted by Hampton Inn
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Thursday, February 7th, 2019
11:30am-1:00pm
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Government Advisory Committee (GAC) Meeting
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Wednesday, February 13th, 2019
9:00am-10:00am
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Strawberry Classic Cruise-In
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Saturday, February 16th, 2019
3:00pm-8:00pm
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Business After Hours: Focus Magazine
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Thursday, January 21st, 2019
5:30pm-7:30pm
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Java & Jeans: Pregnancy Care Center
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Friday, February 22nd, 2019
8:00am-9:30am
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Friday, February 22, 2019
8:30am-2:30pm
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Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County Workshops
Open to members & non-members
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Planes, Trains, & Automobiles 2019
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Saturday, February 23rd, 2019
10:00am-3:00pm
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Non-Profit Leadership Roundtable
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2019
2:00pm-4:00pm
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Lunch & Learn: Excelling in Customer Service
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Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
11:30am-1:00pm
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2019 Florida Strawberry Festival
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Thursday, February 28th - Sunday, March 10th, 2019
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35+ Years:
Cross Pest Control
Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc.
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20 + Years:
Farm Credit of Central Florida, ACA
Trapnell Elementary School
Lee, Tom
City of Plant City
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10+ Years:
Bealsville, Inc.
Haught Funeral Home, Inc.
United Food Bank & Services of Plant City
State Farm Insurance - Courtney Paat
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Walden Lake Community Association
Keller Williams Realty
Lighthouse Ministries
Reddy Ice
Sysco International Food Group, Inc.
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5+ Years:
Suncoast Community Health Centers, Inc. - Plant City Family Care
Enterprise Rent A Car
Malissa Crawford - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc,
Gospel METS Ministries, Inc.
University of Florida - Plant City Campus
Tint Plus
Sweetgum Environmental
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1-4 Years:
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services - SFBH
Plant City Dermatology
Davis, J. Coleman
T-R Drum LLC
Florida E.N.T. & Allergy
College Hunks Hauling Junk & College Hunks Moving
Robin F. Fuson PA
Plant City Boxing Gym
U.S. Army Recruiting
The Law Office of Makar, P.A.
Jimmy John's
Createch Machine & Design
A Chair Affair Event Rentals
Fazoli's
Certipay
Zeno Office Solutions
Movement Mortgage
People Ready
Access Point
Bikes For Christ
Flying Manatee Productions
Brick City Bricks
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