A Message From The President
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Annual Chamber Gala to be held Thursday, January 24, 2019
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Members:
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday. There is a lot to be excited about in the coming year - including the 2019 Chamber Gala!
On Thursday, January 24th we will host the Chamber Gala at the HCC Trinkle Center. This year the event will combine the annual Best of Plant City Awards and our traditional Passing of the Gavel ceremony. Invitations and RSVP cards have been sent out, be sure to return those by January 10th to save your seat, tickets at the door will be $125. During the Gala we will celebrate our out-going Chairman of the Board, Jason Jones, and welcome our 2019 Chair, Karen Kerr. We will also reveal the winners of the 2019 Best of Plant City Awards. Sponsorship opportunities are available. I hope to see you there as we ring in the new year!
Make it a great January,
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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In memoriam: Ken A. Gibbs
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Ken A. Gibbs, age 53, passed away December 27, 2018 in Plant City. He was born in Lakeland, FL August 23, 1965, a life long resident of Plant City and a 5th generation Floridian. Ken graduated from Plant City High School and attended Palm Beach Atlantic College. Ken was a Realtor and a member of the local, state and national association of Realtors. He worked with his father Jack, brother Doug, and son Andrew in the family real-estate company that was established by his grandfather Jack in 1954. Some of his civic activities include Plant City Chamber of Commerce director, Plant City Kiwanis Club past president and director, Christmas for an Angel committee, Advisory Council Plant City Photo Archives and Plant City Outstanding Citizen of the Year Committee Chairman.
Survivors include wife, Debbie Fender Gibbs, children Sara, Andrew (Lauren), Paul, Luke, Nathaniel, Anna and Philip; his parents, Jack T. and Elizabeth (Cook) Gibbs, and sister-in-law Carole Wright. He was preceded in death by his brother Doug “Gibber” Gibbs.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Plant City's First Baptist Church, 3309 James L. Redman Pkwy. Visitation will be held one hour prior, from 10:00-11:00 am at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Ken Gibbs Family Education Fund, Hillsboro Bank, 509 W. Alexander St., Plant City, FL 33563.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
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Ribbon Cutting: Shampooches
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On Tuesday, December 18th The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for new Chamber member Shampooches located at 115 West Prosser Drive, Plant City!
Shampooches offers grooming services that will keep your pooch looking and smelling great. Services include 2 shampoos, conditioner, ear hair pulling, ear cleaning, blow dry, teeth cleaning, perfume & bows or bandanas. Nail clipping is free for all. We are happy to work out a customized schedule so your dog stays clean, happy and healthy. Boarding also available. Ask about our military and law enforcement discounts.
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The Re-Up Shop LLC
(863) 393-7739
December 3, 2018
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Plant City Connections
(813) 417-0192
December 4, 2018
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Berry Patch Animal Clinic
(863) 899-2257
December 14, 2018
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Jessi Rae Bridal
(813) 652-8131
December 21 , 2018
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TubTreats Bath and Body
(813) 750-3825
December 21 , 2018
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Triple G Enterprises, Inc.
(815) 838-5141
December 26, 2018
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The Plant City Chamber ambassadors celebrated the holidays on December 13th at the annual Ambassador Holiday Hangout.
Word has it that they are gearing up for 2019 and have some great things in store for the new year!
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The Leadership Plant City Class of 2019 attended their third session on December 11th. The theme of the day was health, wellness, and services. The day include tours of South Florida Baptist Hospital, the Pregnancy Care Center of Plant City, the Plant City Family YMCA, and the United Food Bank, among others.
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Voting Open January 7 - January 14
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Learn more about the nominees & RSVP for the Gala here
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Government Advisory Committee (GAC) Meeting
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Thursday, January 10, 2019
11:30am-1:00pm
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Business After Hours: Hillsborough Title
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Thursday, January 17th, 2019
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Strawberry Classic Cruise-In
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Saturday, January 19
3:00pm-8:00pm
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Lunch & Learn: Preparing for Tax Season
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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Agribusiness Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
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Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County Workshops
Open to members & non-members
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Thursday, January 24, 2019
6:00pm
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35+ Years:
Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
Community Care Center
Sedita Kilton & Company, Certified Public Accountants, P.L.
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20 + Years:
Coronet Industries, Inc.
Friends of the Bruton Memorial Library, Inc.
Product Consultants Unlimited, Inc.
Plant City Garden Club
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10+ Years:
Mario Camacho Foods
Rodwell, Bruce
Plant City Republican Women Federated
General Adjusting Services, Inc.
In The Field - Hillsborough's Agriculture Magazine
Timberlane Pet Hospital & Resort
Olde Town Pizzeria
Unity in the Community, Inc.
WorkComp Partners
AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.
Independence Academy
Plant City Black Heritage
Celebration, Inc.
Stingray Chevrolet
U.S. Lawns of Lakeland & Plant City
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5+ Years:
The Florida Mortgage Firm
Hampton Inn & Suites
Grimes Hardware Center
A To Z Rental Center
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1-4 Years:
The Mercantile
Melissa Snively, School Board, District 4
Jennifer E. Closshey, PhD
Fryed Egg Productions
Zendah Temple
Stahl & Associates, Inc
QGS
Faith Christian Academy of Plant City
Pipe Pros INC
New Beginnings Worship Center COGBF
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services-State Farmers' Market
Pinch A Penny Pool, Patio, and Spa
Centennial Bank
Direct Auto & Life Insurance
Drawdy's Dance School
All Pro Wildlife, LLC
Norma's Plant City Cuban Sandwich Shop
k.e.y Beauty & Esthetics
The Corner Store
Clayton Dermatology Group
The Tooth Caboose
Lawrence McClure, State Representative
Evolve Professional Landscape Management
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