Time to Boogie!
We're so excited that Barn Boogie, sponsored by SEMCO Construction, is coming up. Mark your calendars for February 23, at 5:30 p.m. at Leland Young's Barn in Alturas. It's a boot-scootin' good time. Sponsorships and tickets are available online now, so go to www.bartowchamber.com and get yours today!
     And speaking of Barn Boogie, it's time for the Leadership Bartow Class XVII to learn about Agriculture in Polk County, and do we have a great Day Chairman to help us plan the day and travel with us on February 23rd! Danny Kushmer (Leadership XIV) has agreed to ride the bus and talk about what today's agriculture is all about, plus we've planned some very exciting stops along the way. What's especially interesting about this day is that we begin at Leland Young's Barn and end our day there . . . to boogie!
BARN BOOGIE SPONSORS SO FAR:
Presenting Sponsor: SEMCO Construction
GOLD SPONSORS:
A-C-T Environmental and Infrastructure
Bartow Ford Company
BEVERAGE SPONSOR:
Evolve Contracting
CORNHOLE SPONSOR:
Mosaic
PRIZE SPONSOR:
ASHLAND
SILVER SPONSORS:
Affordable Appliance
CenterState Bank
Spherion Staffing Services
Thunder Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
The Villages At Laurel Meadows
BRONZE SPONSORS:
Bank of Central Florida
Ruth Elise Anderson's Cruise Planners of Lakeland
CONTRIBUTORS:
Michell Githens State Farm Insurance
Watson Clinic, LLP

Congratulations to the 2016 Champions Cup Winners! Here they are:

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Clint Edwards, President
Emily Spath Clark, Incoming President
   Spath Jewelers
Jennifer Hall, Immediate Past President
    SEMCO Construction

Left to right: Bean Raj, Stay Inn Manager; Jaison Varghese, Stay Inn Advisor; Mike Chauhan, Stay Inn Owner; and Barbara Adamson, Chamber Membership Director.

February Business of the Month
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Stay Inn & Suites
1035 North Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-0711 • www.stayinnbartow.com



We are the perfect place to relax! Stay Inn & Suites serves the needs of active families in a comfortable setting, featuring newly refurbished rooms. We are the “preferred” lodging choice for vacationers and business travelers. Enjoy a swim in the beautiful swimming pool, or have a refreshing cocktail in the relaxed atmosphere of our modern lounge. Need meeting or event space? Our conference room can accommodate up to 75 people.
Visit us today at www.stayinnbartow.com.


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

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

FEBRUARY

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

February 10-11-12
L.B. BROWN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
at the Historic L.B. Brown House Museum, L.B. Brown Ave.

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

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

Wednesday, February 22, 1:30 p.m.
DIPLOMAT PARTY
Happy Birthday Jean, Nelle and Shirley!

Thursday, February 23
LEADERSHIP BARTOW XVII AGRIBUSINESS DAY
Day Chair: Danny Kushmer, Leadership XIV Class

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

If you missed the Spath Jeweler's event for the Chamber: CHOCOLATE CHARMS AND CHAMBER FUN THURSDAY - you missed it! What a great time we had at Spaths. Thanks to the Spath Family for hosting this wonderful event every year.

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

Associations/Clubs/Organizations
Bartow High School Yellow Jackets Athletic Booster Club Inc.
Ms. Angela Ruiz
P.O. Box 994
Bartow, FL 33831
(863) 326-8177

Warehousing-Mini/Self-Service
Affordable Storage of Bartow
Ms. Lori Raymond
1515 Centennial Blvd.
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-5597

Fitness/Gym
Anytime Fitness
Mr. James Mily
145 E. Van Fleet Dr.
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 537-7123

Pest Control
 Massey Services, Inc.
Mr. Wili Davi
3705 US Hwy 98 S., Suite 4
Lakeland, FL 33812
(863) 665-4137
Visit Website here.

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.

Polk County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller
To Host 4th Valentine's Day Wedding
     Less than one month to go for courting couples to sign up to tie the knot on the most romantic day of the year!
      Beginning at noon on Valentine’s Day, Clerk of Courts & Comptroller Stacy M. Butterfield will be performing the 4^th annual group marriage ceremony on the picturesque steps of the Polk County History Center.
     “This is one of my favorite days of the year,” Stated Clerk Butterfield, “Here in the Clerk’s office we tend to do a lot of business that isn’t exactly uplifting. Most people don’t look forward to coming into my office, because it means they need to pay a traffic ticket, go to court, or they’re showing up for jury duty. The Valentine’s Day Group Wedding stands out as a very special event for me, for my staff, and for everyone involved. It’s a day filled with joy as 30 couples begin a new and exciting journey together.”