Apopka Area Chamber Monthly Update -
July 19, 2018
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2018 Apopka Area Political Hob Nob & Straw Poll
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On Tuesday, July 10, 2018 the
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
held its
2018 Apopka Area Political Hob Nob & Straw Poll
at the
Apopka Community Center
. We had over 27 candidates who participated, along with several groups who are supporting various ballot initiatives. With over 350 people in attendance, this Hob Nob was one of the most successful events in recent history!
We are grateful to each of the candidates and their willingness to share their valuable time with us. Ultimately, we achieved our primary objective of informing and bringing awareness to our community, about the candidates and the issues that will be on the ballot this fall.
On behalf of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, we would like to thank all of our Sponsors including
Mullinax Ford of Central Florida
,
University of Central Florida
,
Orlando Health
,
AT&T
, Alan Byrd & Associates,
Vose Law Firm
,
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
,
Anuvia Plant Nutrients
,
Waste Management - Vista Landfill
,
Clear Channel Outdoor Orlando
,
The Apopka Chief
and the
Salem Media Group
, along with the candidates for their support and involvement.
Finally, we would like to thank the
Orange County, FL Supervisor of Elections
for conducting our Straw Poll and we congratulate each of the winners of the Straw Poll. The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to continuing to our mission of serving the economic development, prosperity, and sustainability of our community and region through connectivity, leadership, education and support.
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Breakfast & Learn - Morning Mingle
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On June 12, 2018, the
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
had a fantastic turnout of over 40 members at our new monthly Breakfast and Learn - Morning Mingle!
Each attendee had an opportunity to network and hear from our guest speaker,
Alan Byrd
. Alan is the President and Founder of Alan Byrd & Associates and the program focused on the "Big Fish and the Minor Leagues: Catching the Client of your Dreams.”
We truly appreciate Alan for his informative and engaging presentation. Additionally, we were honored to have our newly sworn-in Orange County Commissioner
Rod Love
and Apopka City Commissioner
Alexander Smith
join us!
If you missed it, we hope to see you there at our next Breakfast and Learn
- Morning Mingle on August 14th!
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Business After Hours - Hosted by
Hilton/ Altamonte Springs
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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted June's Business After Hours on June 28th, at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs.
This after-hours event is one of the best ways to reach new and returning chamber members, all in one exciting evening! Additionally, the Hilton provided excellent food and refreshments, raffles for a free night stay, gift certificates, and more.
Business After Hours is one of the two complimentary opportunities each month (a total of 24 free opportunities throughout the year), that is included as part of your membership.
We look forward to seeing each of you at our next B.A.H. that will be hosted by the UCF Business Incubator in Apopka on Thursday, July 26, 2018.
To register, click here.
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Our Chamber is growing everyday! On June 19th we were thrilled to welcome several of our newest members at our New Member Orientation! Our New Member Orientations are a unique opportunity for us to update each of our members on the newest benefits that we have to offer.
Please join us in welcoming
Verandahs at Hunt Club Apartments
,
Fifth Third Bank
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Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs
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The Pharmacy Store
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Rhodes+
Br
ito Architects
,
DexYP-Thryv
,
Boscana HVAC and Repairs, LLC
, and Maynard LeBrun, M.H.A.,M.S to the Chamber!
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Welcome our new members to the Apopka Area Chamber!
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Parkside Yoga & Fitness
Shannon Kidwell
1079 West Orange Blossom Trail
Apopka, Florida 32712
407-598-0818
RL Gordon & Company, Inc.
Amy DeVasto
7 West Main Street, Suite 1000
Apopka, Florida 32703
407-703-5073
L & S Diversified, LLC
Fabiana Pouso
405 Lake Howell Road, Suite 1001
Maitland, Florida 32751
407-681-3836
Ann Agee, Realtor
Ann Agee
848 White Ivey Court
Apopka, Florida 32712
407-782-2886
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KJ's Bail Bonds
Keyomi Jones
235 East 5th Street
Apopka, Florida 32703
407-473-8280
KB Home Orlando, LLC
Rebecca Adcock
2273 Carriage Pointe Loop
Apopka, Florida 32712
407-587-3580
Northwestern Mutual
Chris Scarborough
1000 Legion Place, Suite 1400
Orlando, Florida 32801
407-463-4274
Clancy & Theys Construction Company
Gary Kreisler
7308 Greenbriar Parkway
Orlando, Florida 32819
407-578-1449
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
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Chamber
Leadership Apopka Session 7
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Business After Hours- UCF Business Incubator
T
hursday, July 26, 2018
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
325 South McGee Avenue
Apopka, FL 32703
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Community
Apopka City Council Meeting
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
1:30 p.m.
120 East Main Street
Apopka, FL 32703
Apopka Food Truck Round Up
Thursday, August 2, 2018
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Kit Land Nelson Park
10 S Forest Avenue
Apopka, FL 32703
Free admission. Food truck vendors accept cash or credit card for purchases
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Congratulations to our new Chairman and Board Members to the Apopka Area Chamber!
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Yesterday, marked the first Board of Directors meeting for our new Chairman, Ken Croston Jr. We would like to thank our outgoing Chairwoman Deborah Perez for her incredible leadership and her unwavering support of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, over this past year!
Additionally, I want to thank and congratulate Raymond McLeod, David Rankin, Pam Dionne, and Heather Baker, for their countless hours of time, dedication and guidance to this organization over the past twenty-plus years! Each of you will be truly missed and we are grateful for your service! Lastly, we would like to welcome our new Board Members including Chris Dawson, Brent Hill, Frances Portalatin, and Michelle Hinden and we look forward to an exciting year ahead!
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Are you interested in becoming an Ambassador?
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We love our Ambassadors! Our Ambassadors serve as the official hosts of the
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
at ribbon cuttings, open houses, spotlight events, Business After Hours, Membership events and other Chamber functions.
Thank you to our fantastic Ambassadors who helped us out last month with our new resident bags and volunteered at the Hob Nob! If you’re interested in serving as an Ambassador, please contact Holly Jordan Condrey at
407.886.1441 or
holly@apopkachamber.org
for more information.
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In June, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed one of our members to a new location within the Apopka area
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If you would like for your business to be included in a future Ribbon Cutting or ground breaking, please contact Holly Jordan Condrey at
Holly@apopkachamber.org.
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On June 21, 2018, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce was excited to welcome one of our Board Member's Natalie Arrowsmith and her business, Arrowsmith Realty Inc., to a new location within the Apopka area with a special Ribbon Cutting at their Grand Opening.
Arrowsmith Realty, Inc. is a boutique real estate agency in Apopka, Florida. It was founded by Natalie Arrowsmith, a fourth-generation Floridian and experienced real estate professional. The agency serves real estate customers in Central Florida including the communities of Plymouth, Tangerine, Winter Garden, Gotha, Mount Plymouth, Mt. Dora, Sorrento, Zellwood, and Ocoee.
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