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National Aviation Academy (NAA)
has been training aviation maintenance professionals since 1932. NAA’s Aviation Maintenance and Advanced Aircraft Systems courses are designed to provide the experience and education required to become a federally licensed Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) technician and embark on an in-demand career with great earning potential. Individuals from across the globe attend campuses, including in ours in Clearwater, FL.
"I am with National Aviation Academy and have been attending the Clearwater Regional Chamber events for almost a year now. I have made so many connections with other members and events that my colleagues and I have benefitted from both professionally and personally."
-Liza, NAA
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You voted for our awards, don't forget to get your ticket! Join us for the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 97
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Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner. We will introduce your new board chair, highlight our accomplishments and where we are heading for 2019.
Meet us at the Opal Sands Resort. Doors open at 5:00pm; networking from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Then we move into to the dining room for the program and dinner from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The Annual Meeting traditionally attracts over 500 attendees from all sectors of the Community: Education; HealthCare, Government, Manufacturing, Non-Profit, Tourism, Services.
A $500 Patron Sponsor provides you with two tickets and your company name listed in the event program.
Enjoy our Early Opportunity specials and book your Associate Sponsorship for $1200 (save $300) or Award Sponsors for $2800 (save $200) by December 18
th
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Our Annual Meeting is always a SOLD OUT event. Book your sponsorship today.
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Annual Holiday Golf Tournament
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Wow! Our Annual Golf Tournament, held on December 6th, was our best YET! Between our Auction Items and Sponsorships, we raised over $30,000!!! This wouldn't have been possible without the help of our AMAZING co-chairs, Sarah Byars of CenterState Bank and Bob Roperti of Jiffy Properties along with the rest of our Golf Committee and all of those who contributed, whether it was an auction item, a sponsorship or simply volunteering your time!
Once again, thank you to all of those who were able to attend! Be on the lookout for 2019's tournament date coming soon!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
-Jeni Borrow, Golf Committee Liaison
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Thank you to our High Sponsors:
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Ribbon Cuttings and Open Houses
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Congrats on your Grand Re-Opening! And thank you to Councilmember Cundiff for standing by their side as they cut the ribbon!
Learn more about Blueberry Dental and what they offer!
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Aspirations Winery held an open house this week to show off their recent renovations! Stop by, have a glass of wine, and enjoy the new scenery!
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Daf & Dream Ribbon Cutting
Daf & Dream is new to downtown Clearwater, located right next to Second Century Studios (the future temporary home of Dreams of Dali). They're an Italian Boutique with the PERFECT gifts for that special someone. Join us on January 5th at 5pm for their formal ribbon cutting and grand opening!!
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Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Florida! They plan to film episodes of the hit series
AMERICAN PICKERS
throughout the region in
February 2019!
American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them.
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PINELLAS COUNTY
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Today, Rahul Shukla, President and CEO of S.S. White Technologies, the world's leader in flexible shaft technology, announced he has relocated his company's international headquarters from Piscataway, New Jersey to Pinellas County, Florida, bringing 125 jobs to the state.
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CLEARWATER –For the fourth time,
Morton Plant Hospital has received “Baby-Friendly” designation from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The hospital first earned the “Baby-Friendly” status in 2003 and has been designated “Baby-Friendly” longer than any other facility in Florida. Each designation is good for five years.
Launched in 1991, the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative is a global effort to implement practices that protect, promote and support breastfeeding, safe feeding practices and maternal infant bonding.
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CLEARWATER –BayCare Health System has named
Lou Galdieri
president of Morton Plant Hospital and market leader for the West Region. In this role, he will be responsible for the operations at Morton Plant Hospital, Mease Countryside Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital and Morton Plant North Bay Hospital. In addition, he will work with other BayCare leaders to coordinate all BayCare activities in this market.
Galdieri has served as president of Mease Countryside and Mease Dunedin hospitals since 2009. He’s filling the position following the departure of
Kris Hoce.
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CLEARWATER –BayCare Health System has named
Matt Novak
president of Mease Countryside Hospital and Mease Dunedin Hospital. He replaces Lou Galdieri, who recently was selected as president of Morton Plant Hospital and market leader of BayCare’s West Region.
Novak has served as president of St. Joseph’s Hospital-South since August 2016. In that role, he developed the master campus plan and has led the current expansion while working closely with the hospital staff.
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Special Fall Sale: 50% OFF all Inside Ads, through December 2018.
PLUS, buy 3 or more months and carry your discounted rate through 2019!
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The holidays are drawing near, but there’s still time to save on 2019 Valspar Championship tickets! Now through December 31, get tickets
AS LOW AS $35!
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DOT PHYSICALS FOR
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS $50
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RCS Food Bank Seasonal Give Back
Create a box that helps those in need this holiday season! Reverse advent calendar details different items to donate. Add one item a day to a box, then donate the box on December 26!
Dates: Wednesday, December 26
Location:
RCS Food Bank
700 Druid Rd., Clearwater, FL
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PlacementWorks Open House
Join PlacementWorks anytime of the day to celebrate updates to their location. Stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner with staff, family and friends.
Date: Friday, December 21
Hours: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Location: 4422 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 337711
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Don't miss this is a
Holiday-themed, family friendly
race.
Come experience a beautiful run/
walk starting in downtown Clearwater,
Florida then onto the Clearwater Bridge
and back.
After the race stay for awards,
prizes and a street party finale.
Date: Sunday, December 23
Hours: Registration starts 2:00 pm
Race begins 4:00 pm
Loc
ation: 418 Cleveland St.,
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Eat, drink and celebrate New Years Eve under the stars.
Date: Monday, December 31
Hours: 9:00 pm reserved seating
Location:
Edge Hotel Terrace Balcony
505 S., Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach 33767
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It’s your chance to run or walk 3-miles on the beautiful Copperhead course at Innisbrook Resort prior to the Valspar Championship.
Each participant receives a tech shirt, gallon of Valspar paint and a fun post-race reception featuring green beer and pizza. Spend your St. Patrick’s Day afternoon on a green course. Event benefits Veterans Alternative. To register, visit
www.copperhead5K.com.
Date: Sunday, March 17
Hours: 4:00 pm
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Valspar Championship
At the official PGA TOUR golf tournament see the world’s finest golf professionals compete on the Copperhead Course. After-play on March 23, check out the Valspar
LIVE concert presented by Chick-fil-A featuring country superstar Brad Paisley
. For tournament tickets, purchase online at
www.valsparchampionship.com
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Date: Saturday, March 23
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The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation and the Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department look forward to sharing the beautiful lights displayed at the Florida Botanical Gardens with visitors from near and far.
The Gardens will sparkle with more than
1 million, twinkling, colorful, LED lights
of all shapes and sizes. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures will wow guests of all ages as they stroll through the Gardens.
Date: Until December 30
Hours
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5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Where:
Florida Botanical Gardens
12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, FL 33774
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Winter Wonderland
Celebrate the spirit of the season and bring out the child in you and enjoy the perks of being a grown-up:
live entertainment, wine and hors d’oeuvres
while indulging in the fun of childhood –
a petting zoo, visits with Santa Claus and train rides
, all while
benefiting the cause of literacy
in the Tampa Bay area.
Date: Wednesdays through Sundays
until
Dec. 22
Hours: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: L
ocated on the corner of Drew St. and N. Ft Harrison Ave.
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Celebrate Christmas with family and friends at Tampa Bay's best brunch spot, the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa!
It's an amazing array of delicious entrees and breakfast items, savory soups, carving and omelet stations, endless desserts and their famous seafood boat, brimming with fresh shrimp and oysters
, all for only $44.95 plus tax and gratuity.
Date: Tuesday, December 25
Hours: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location:
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
105 N Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Reserve:
Call 888-BEST SPA
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Ring in the New Year at the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa Havana Style!
Enjoy Lavish Hors D ‘Oeuvres, Dinner Buffet and a 2-Hour Open Bar.
Enjoy the sounds of the 10-piece Ray Olan Latin Band, Salsa Dancers, Champagne Toast & Party Favors at Midnight. $159 per Person All-Inclusive, or purchase a table of 10 for $1499 which includes 1 bottle of house champagne.
Date: Tuesday, December 25
Hours: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location:
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
105
N Bayshore Dr, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
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InnovationLabs presents a true Creative Problem Solving 101, this course
identifies your personal innovation strength(s) and offers an introduction to creative thinking
and the tools and methods used by the top creativity scholars and practitioners in the world to boost creative problem-solving skills and confidence.
Date:
Saturday, January 19
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location:
The Dali Museum
1
Dali Blvd St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Outback Bowl Beach Day
Join the teams, their marching bands and cheerleaders as they enjoy the sun and beaches at the Hilton Clearwater Beach next to Pier 60. This fun day includes live music, skydivers, a tug-of-war and other contests.
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767
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12pm
Raymond James Stadium
- Tampa
4201 Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33607
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CYP Open Forum Meeting
The
Clearwater Young Professionals
is an initiative of the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce designed for up and coming professionals. If you are young at heart and have a passion for mentoring and engaging in a youthful community, then CYP is great for you!
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Clearwater Regional Chamber
600 Cleveland Street Suite 204, Clearwater, FL 33755
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Public Policy & Business Development Committee Meeting
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7:45 am- 9:30 am
St. Petersburg College
2465 Drew Street, ES-104, Clearwater, FL 33765
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January 24th Chamber Annual Meeting And Awards Dinner 2019
Join us for the Clearwater Regional Camber of Commerce’s 97
th
Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner. We will introduce your new board chair, highlight our accomplishments and where we are heading for 2019.
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6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Opal Sands Resor
t 430 S Gulfview Blvd
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
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Hill Ward Henderson has as its cornerstone an obligation and a commitment to our valued clients to provide the highest degree of integrity, professionalism and competence to ensure the timely, efficient delivery of high quality legal services. The dividend to our firm has been the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients and with the Tampa community.
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Economic Development Initiatives Sponsor
Let HealthNav Guide You To The Right Treatment At The Right Time!
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Workforce Development Initiatives Sponsors
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Jeni Borrow
Vice President of Membership
727.461.0011 ext 226
jborrow@clearwaterflorida.org
To submit content to future Membership Newsletters, please email to
Jeni
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