January 16, 2017
BARTOW CHAMBER WEEKLY

A PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE

A PRESIDENTIAL THANK YOU:
Outgoing President:
Jennifer Hall
Incoming President:
Clint Edwards


   At this year's Annual Meeting, Clint Edwards will be accepting the ceremonial gavel of the Chamber's presidency from Jennifer Hall of SEMCO Construction.
     Jen Hall did an amazing job in 2016, which turned out to be a time of learning new methods of operation and improving the ROI for our members. Jen represented her organization and the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce very well, and kept the Chamber steered in the right direction for the benefit of the staff and the entire business community. She was tireless when asked to work on a project, and enthusiastically jumped in and/or offered suggestions that enabled the Chamber to continue be effective and grow. Jen, thanks for all that you did for us in 2016!
      We want to thank Clint Edwards for his willingness to serve the community as the 76th President of the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce.
     Clint's first official duty as Chamber President, is to oversee the Chamber's Annual Meeting. This year's theme, (chosen by Clint) is, "The Silver Screen." It promises to be one of the best ever - and it will probably once again be a sell out event!
     One thing you may not know about Clint Edwards - and, as far as we know - he is one of the youngest Chamber Presidents since the Chamber began as the Board of Trade. That's very exciting. Also, Clint's generation is the best-placed generation for leadership, because of  the Millennial’s strong understanding of today's world reality. It's a new ballgame out there, and we're fast learning the new rules; and looking forward to an exciting year!

B2B BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE TBA

NEXT MEETING: TBA
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS
MORNING BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE

Plenty of coffee and fellowship with your fellow member business owners. Bring lots of business cards and give everyone two - one for them and one for a friend. Hope to see you there! NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY.

CHAMPIONS CUP

Congratulations to the 2016 Champions Cup Winners! Here they are:
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:
Bartow Ford
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS:
Pyramid Fasteners
SERVICE/PROFESSIONAL:
Travel Leaders / International Sun Travel
RETAIL BUSINESS:
The Krazy Kricket
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Bartow Ford
NOT FOR PROFIT/ COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY:
Bartow Community Healthcare Foundation, Inc.
MAIN STREET BUSINESS:
Sweet Magnolias
EMERGING BUSINESS:
The Krazy Kricket

SPIRIT OF BARTOW AWARD:
Jennifer Hall
Karen Guffey

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE:
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam


Click here to see past winners of this prestigious award.
Read more about this prestigious event at the link below:
 http://www.bartowchamber.com/index.php/greater-bartow-chamber/bartow-chamber-chamber-events/bartow-chamber-champions-cup

PHOTOS HERE!

JOIN ENGAGE & GET A COOL CUP!



Want this cool cup? It can be yours, simply by joining ENGAGE Young Professionals. Here's the link to learn about ENGAGE and to join. Become the Community Leader you were meant to be, sign up today!

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

List to be updated following Annual Meeting.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jennifer Hall, President
    SEMCO Construction
Sharon Casey, Immediate Past President
    Retired Banker
Clint Edwards, President-elect, Vice President
    Tom Edwards Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE LIST

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WANT YOUR COMPANY
LISTED HERE?
Contact Barbara@bartowchamber.com

CHAMBER QUARTERLY HAS 40K READERSHIP

 Reserve your space now in the Spring Chamber Quarterly Magazine and hand your business card out to more than 40,000 readers for only $85 per issue. Call Barbara Adamson at 863-533-7125 for more information.

SEE US HERE!

JANUARY BUSINESS: PERKINS RESTAURANT



Left to right: Bartow Perkins Team Members Stephanie Dufuria; Mike Stearns, Manager; and David Juarez with Chamber Membership Services Director Barbara Adamson

January Business of the Month
________________________________________

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
150 E. Van Fleet Dr., Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-9688  www.perkinsrestaurants.com


The Bartow Perkins Restaurant is a local destination. Perkins offers all your favorites from breakfast to dinner, and everything in between. And, don't forget about their fresh bakery goods! Bring your appetite, they'll do the rest!
Open 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., seven days a week.



WANT TO FIND OUT HOW TO BECOME
THE BUSINESS OF THE MONTH?
Contact Barbara Adamson, Membership Services,
863-533-7125 or email
barbara@bartowchamber.com

THE SILVER SCREEN COMING JAN. 21, 2017



Spherion Staffing's staffing coordinator, Zenia Luna, adds her handprints to the cement in front of the Chinese Theatre to help incoming Chamber President, Clint Edwards, get the word out about the upcoming Chamber Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 21, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Bartow Civic Center. Do you have your tickets? You may purchase them online at the Chamber's website: www.bartowchamber.com. This year's theme is THE SILVER SCREEN, and you may simply dress to impress, or dress up as your favorite movie character - like Taladega Nights' Ricky Bobby! Tickets are available now for $65. Sponsorships are also still available. Get your tickets now! Call Barbara, 863-533-7125, or click here!
 

AUCTION AND TICKET ITEMS HERE

CHAMBER EVENTS

You are cordially invited to the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce FUN THURSDAY / BUSINESS AFTER HOURS for JANUARY at SACKETT MOTORSPORTS, 500 W. Brannen Rd., next to SPCA off South Florida, at 5:00 p.m. SEE YOU THERE!

(All meetings are in the Chamber Boardroom unless otherwise noted.)


JANUARY, 2017

Tuesday, January 17, 5:30 -7:00 p.m.
WATSON CLINIC's OPEN HOUSE!
200 E. CR 540A, Lakeland
Come meet the new Doctors and new facility!

Saturday, January 21, 6:00 p.m.
CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETING: THE SILVER SCREEN
Bartow Civic Center

Thursday, January 26
LEADERSHIP COUNTY GOV. DAY

Thursday, January 26, 5:00 P.M.
SACKETT MOTORSPORTS FUN THURSDAY
350 Brannen Rd., Lakeland 33813

FEBRUARY

Thursday, February 2, 5:00 p.m.
CHOCOLATE CHARMS & CHAMBER FUN THURSDAY
AT SPATH JEWELERS

Wednesday, February 8, noon
AMBASSADORS AND DELEGATES LUNCHEON
Perkins Restaurant
(Note: Date change from regular first Wednesday)

Friday, February 17, 6:00 p.m.
JEEPIN' WITH JUDD DOWNTOWN EVENT

Saturday, February 18, 10:00 a.m.
SYFY BARTOW
Downtown

Thursday, February 23, 5:30 p.m.
BARN BOOGIE sponsored by SEMCO
Leland Young's Barn

MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES

65 YEARS
Bartow Ford Company
Smith Bros. Oil Company, Inc.


5 YEARS
All Saints Academy
Luster-all Pastoral Care & Culture Center
Shirley Whitney

HELLO BARTOW! MEMBERS PARTICIPATE FOR FREE











ROI ALERT TO ALL MEMBERS!

We've established a new perk to your membership. Now, as a member of the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, you may include a promotional item for your business in the HELLO BARTOW! welcome baskets for new residents. PARTICIPATION IS FREE OF CHARGE! If you are interested, contact Barbara Adamson, Membership Director, (863) 533-7125, or reply to this email.

NEW MEMBERS

Construction-Contractors
Romeo’s Roofing
Mr. Audie Romero
P.O. Box 1163
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 944-7719
Visit Website here.

Employment/Staffing Services
CertiTemp, Inc.
Mrs. Lynee Tice
3009 Hwy 92 E
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-7744
Visit Website here.

Community Action &  Human Services
Sunrise Community of Central Florida, Inc.
Ms. Rebecca McGuire
807 North Lake Parker Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 680-2817
Visit Website here.

Insurance
Mulling Insurance Agency

Mr. Dennis Hollingsworth
230 Old Bartow Eagle Lake Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
 

DON'T MISS FORTRESS FITNESS FOR JANUARY!

This is a great time of exercise for the whole family! Marie Wilmot, local fitness guru, has designed a program for the Chamber to help the community get fit! Find out what types of exercise suit your needs by coming out to Fort Blount Park on the second Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. You can experience a different kind of exercise in each class. It's a blast!

MEMBER MICRONEWS

DON'T MISS WATSON CLINIC'S OPEN HOUSE!
Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
at 200 E. County Road 540A, Lakeland
RSVP at Watson Clinic, 904-4651
DOOR PRIZES!


 

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SUPPORT BARTOW HIGH SCHOOL!

BARTOW HIGH SCHOOL
FRESHMAN EXPO
&
FRESHMAN FOOTSTEPS
FRESHMAN EXPO
JANUARY 26, 2017
UNION ACADEMY 8TH graders
12:45pm – 1:45pm
BARTOW MIDDLE SCHOOL 8th graders
2:30pm – 3:45pm
FRESHMAN FOOTSTEPS (Incoming 8th grade students)
6:00PM – 7:30PM
BARTOW HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

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