A Message From The President
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Members:
We are less than ONE WEEK out from our annual Chamber Gala! We are so excited to share with you what has been months of planning and a true labor of love. This year's Chamber Gala is going to be bigger and better than ever before, continuing to build on the legacy of leadership here at the Chamber. You could even say that Thursday, February 6th is sure to be a "roaring 20s" great time! With signature cocktails, a roaring 20s themed meal, the winners of the 2020 Best of Plant City Awards being revealed and our 2020 installation of officers - this this one Chamber event you can't afford to miss! If you haven't had a chance to do so yet, please
click here to add your name to the RSVP list. There will be no tickets available at the door on the day of the event.
The weekend following the Gala, we are proud to be hosting the 3rd annual AAA Strawberry Classic Cruise-In. On the third Saturday of every month we host the cruise-in in downtown Plant City but once a year our partners at AAA come in and help us elevate the cruise-in and add a fun twist! Save the date for Saturday, February 15th and plan to bring your family and friends to downtown for any afternoon of classic cars, vendors, music, and local shopping.
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's - the 10th anniversary of
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles! This year I am excited to share that both Nationwide Insurance and Stahl & Associates Insurance have partnered with us as title sponsors to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this event. Held at the Plant City Airport, PTA features free flights for children (registration required), plane displays, vendors, a car competition, and model trains. There's even opportunities for scouts to earn their aviation and maintenance badges and K9 demonstrations. This event is a hands-on look at the aviation industry and its impact on the Plant City area - and it's FREE to attend! Parking is just $5 per car so load up the family and join us on Saturday, February 22nd!
For a full list of upcoming Chamber events, visit our
events calendar. Hope to see you soon!
Make it a great February,
Christine
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[Executive Board of Directors]
Chair:
Courtney Paat
State Farm Insurance
Chair Elect:
Mike Arndt
Minute Man Press
Immediate Past Chair:
Karen Kerr
South Florida Baptist Hospital
Treasurer:
Carole Wright
Myers & Wright, P.A.
VC, Membership Division:
Alice Bullard
OnPoint IT Solutions
VC, Community Relations Division:
Irene Castillo
Raulerson Castillo & Company
VC, Community Events Division:
Kayla Drawdy
Hillsborough Title, Inc.
VC, Governmental Affairs Division:
Jake Raburn
Hinton Farms
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[Board of Directors]
Chuck Gore
Stahl & Associates, Inc.
Dean Pfeffer
Hope Lutheran Church
Deanna Hurley
Deanna Hurley Photography
Doug Driggers
Tampa Electric Company
Jason Jones
Advantage Restoration & Contracting
John Haney
Ace Realty Advisors
Lisa Rhodes
The Rhodes Group
Nick Thurston
The Bank of Tampa
Remi Sanchez
Ice Pop Factory
Shari Sun
Suncoast Community Health Center
Tim Lovett
Florida Strawberry Festival
Trey Stevens
Coulter, Aviles & Co
Wesley Joyner
Pilot Bank
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Heartland Payment Systems
(813) 917-2456
December 26, 2019
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Pelican's SnoBalls
(813) 759-1975
December 27, 2019
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Clever Massage
(813) 774-2418
December 30, 2019
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Camp Gladiator
(813) 967-0956
January 1, 2020
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Wooden Spoon Diner
(813) 652-8192
January 1, 2020
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Tom Lee, State Senator
(813) 653-7061
January 8, 2020
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Circle C Ranch Academy
(813) 817-8429
January 9, 2020
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Tampa Bay Diversity Chamber of Commerce
(727) 755-8390
January 15, 2020
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Carlson Gracie Plant City
(813) 704-1090
January 20, 2020
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Culver's of Plant City
(813) 707-0800
January 21, 2020
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Adcock Cranes
(813) 662-4708
January 23, 2020
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KettleBella Bakery
(813) 239-4500
January 25, 2020
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings:
March 12 @ 11:00am:
First Call - First Responder Church
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Congratulations to
Michelle Valdes
the 2019 Plant City Chamber
Ambassador of the Year!
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Congratulations to
Team One
the 2019 Plant City Chamber
Ambassador Team of the Year!
(L-R: Pat SImmons, Michelle Valdes,
Rob Hulburt, Tammy Folsom See)
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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, the red bucket will be present - simply drop your 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 The Rhodes Group for being selected as this month's Member of the Month!
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Raise a Glass with Rise Social Networking Event
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Tourist Information Center Volunteer Luncheon
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Government Advisory Committee Meeting
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Leadership Alumni Luncheon - Col. Kyle Robinson
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Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County Workshops
Open to members & non-members
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Plant City Strawberry Classic Cruise-In
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Business After Hours - Focus Magazine
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Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
10 Yr Anniversary Event
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Non-Profit Leadership Round Table
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Volunteer Opportunity: Chamber Booth @ Florida Strawberry Festival
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February 27 - March 8, 3 shifts per day
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Annual Children's Classic Golf Tournament
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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
City of Plant City
Bealsville, Inc.
Haught Funeral Home, Inc.
United Food Bank & Services of Plant City
State Farm Insurance - Courtney Paat
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
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15+ Years:
Walden Lake Community Association
Keller Williams Realty
Lighthouse Ministries
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5+ Years:
Reddy Ice
Sysco International Food Group, Inc.
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
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services - SFBH
Plant City Dermatology
Davis, J. Coleman
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1-4 Years:
College Hunks Hauling Junk & College Hunks Moving
U.S. Army Recruiting
Jimmy John's
Createch Machine & Design
A Chair Affair Event Rentals
Fazoli's
Certipay
Movement Mortgage
People Ready
Access Point
Bikes For Christ
Brick City Bricks
Skyspot Advertising, LLC
Strawberry Hut
Central Florida Development
Outback Steakhouse
Meals on Wheels of Plant City
Mid Florida SHRM
MF Concrete Services, LLC
JMG Benefits
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