A Message From The President
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Do I smell BBQ? Plant City Pig Jam set for Nov. 22 & 23
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Members:
I hope you're ready for some BBQ! Planning is well under way for this year's Plant City Pig Jam and we're excited to open up the gates on Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd.
While the competition teams' grills will be busy cooking for most of the two days there will also be live music, vendors, fireworks, and a kids play area for the family to enjoy. Last year, attendance numbers swelled to over 14,000 and we're expecting an even larger crowd this year!
Of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the highly successful brand new Schmoozapalooza networking expo we hosted last month. Amid all of the football fanfare, I was so pleased to see the Trinkle Center full of exhibitor booths and folks creating new connections with our local business community. I've heard from several of our members that they walked away with over 80 new quality leads to help them grow their business! I am so happy that the Chamber was able to partner with you all and deliver on our mission of
businesses building a better community - I look forward to many more Schmoozapaloozas to come!
Make it a great October,
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
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Yucatan USA LLC
5-917-082-0431
September 16, 2019
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Internal Medicine Associates of Plant City
(813) 659-8960
September 18, 2019
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Bill Yanger For Circuit Court Judge
(813) 601-9500
September 19, 2019
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Fancy Farms, Inc.
(813) 754-4852
September 23, 2019
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On Thursday, September 26th, The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for
ER 24/7, a division of Brandon Regional Hospital
. ER 24/7 is located at 3065 James L. Redman Parkway in Plant City, FL. The Emergency Center at Plant City is staffed by a team of highly skilled physicians and nurses who are experienced in treating emergencies in patients of every age. The department is equipped to handle everything from strokes and heart attacks to injuries and illnesses. The full-service Emergency Center at Plant City offers the most convenient access to high level healthcare services.
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Congratulations to this month's Ambassador Team of The Month:
Team One
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Congratulations to this month's Ambassador of The Month:
Lisa Rhodes
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Schmoozapalooza was held at the Trinkle Center on Thursday, September 19th. 50 exhibitors and over 350 attendees filled the room for this community-wide tailgate party featuring complimentary food, interactive games, cash giveaways, complimentary beer & wine, and networking. No business was a los-a at the all new Schmoozapalooza! We tailgated, we networked, and we had a lot FUN. Check out all of the
event photos by clicking here
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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.
Congratula
tions to Achieve Plant City for
being selected as this month's Member of the Month!
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The Entire Month of October 2019
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Government Advisory Committee (GAC) Meeting
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Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County Workshops
Open to members & non-members
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Chamber Networking Lunch
Non-Profit Summit
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Rise Up with Ed Verner at Krazy Kup
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Plant City Strawberry Classic Cruise-In
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Non-Profit Leadership Round Table
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Chamber Member Orientation
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Business After Hours: G5 Feed & Outdoor
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Java & Jeans: Black's Insurance & Financial Services
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35+ Years:
Bella, Hermida, Valiente PA
Sparky's Properties and Investments
Hopewell Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
Chemical Dynamics, Inc.
Spectrum
V & R Insurance
Creative Flower Designs by Glenn
Plant City Rotary Club
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15+ Years:
Southeast Environmental Solutions, Inc.
First Baptist Church of Plant City
GracePoint Church Plant City
Improvement League of Plant City, CDC
Arts Council of Plant City
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Freddie Mullis Plumbing, Inc.
Sunrise Homes, Incorporated
Watson Clinic LLP
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
Johnson Barbeque
Plant City Church of God
Redlands Christian Migrant Association - Plant City
Minuteman Press
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1-3 Years:
Grits & Berries
Chris Welbon Karate Clubs Inc.
Ice Pop Factory
Cruise Planners
Magnolia Insurance Agency
South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation
OneSource Insurance
Southern Timber
Ellie & Associates
Deanna Hurley Photography
Gould's AC & Heating, LLC
CPAPmyway LLC
Carol's Cleaning
American Southeast Construction, Inc.
TC BEE INC
G Five Feed & Outdoor
Level Seven Graphics
Digithead Business Services
Frontline Community Services of Plant City
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25 + Years:
Jackson Elementary School
Rentlok Self Storage, Inc.
Dean Warehouses Leasing
Walden Lake Elementary School
Hope Lutheran Church
CenterState Bank
Sherwin-Williams Company
Magnolia Hill
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3+ Years:
Consolidated Pest Control
Patterson Companies
Mosaic
Maid Easy Cleaning Professionals
Grace Manor at Hunters Creek
Billy Keel
Publix - Brian West
Easy A/C
Family Medical Specialists of Florida
New Hope at the Cornerstone
Aromatic Harmony
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