BARN BOOGIE COMING UP!
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
Citizens Bank & Trust
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
Spath Jewelers
CONTRIBUTORS:
The Mahoney Group
Michell Githens State Farm Insurance
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
Watson Clinic, LLP
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FEBRUARY BUSINESS: STAY INN & SUITES
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
MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES
50 YEARS
R.W. Summers Railroad Contractor, Inc.
35 YEARS
Billy B. Brown, Jr., DDS
Florida Truck & Trailer Company
30 YEARS
Annett Bus Lines
Phillip E. Abbott, DDS
25 YEARS
Camping World of Bartow
Clark/Nikdel/Powell, Inc.
LaVerne McCall
20 YEARS
Graphite Maintenance, Inc.
15 YEARS
Bartow Dixie Baseball, Inc.
10 YEARS
Tommie Jenkins
5 YEARS
Bohde Grove Service
Labor Solutions, Inc.
Patel, Greene & Associates, PLLC
Jean O'Doski
Senator Denise Grimsley
CHAMBER EVENTS
(All meetings are in the Chamber Boardroom unless otherwise noted.)
FEBRUARY
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
NEW MEMBERS
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.
Attorneys
Saunders Law Group, P.A.
Mr. Thomas C. Saunders
480 S. Broadway Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-6200
Visit Website here.
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.
DON'T MISS FORTRESS FITNESS FOR MARCH!
 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
 TASTE OF BARTOW EVENT
TO BENEFIT SHELTER
SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE!
Join the Youth and Family Alternative organization for a fun-filled night of music, dancing, drawings, and delicious local food and drink - all for a great cause!
Proceeds to benefit the George W. Harris Jr. Runaway and Youth Crisis Shelter
Your $25 ticket includes unlimited samples of scrumptious fare from our talented local chefs plus beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Come and enjoy the soulful sounds of gifted local musician Justin Grimes while you participate in a table drawing filled with fabulous prizes. Dance the night away in the beautiful barn at the Allen Cattle Ranch. Come as you are - there’s no dress code and all are welcome!
at the ALLEN BARN, 6410 Garfield Rd.
Fort Meade, 33841
on Thursday, March 30, 2017, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
For tickets call: 863-397-7488
CLICK BELOW TO READ ABOUT THE UPCOMING
FLORIDA SHERIFF'S YOUTH VILLA CLASSIC AND MORE!
BARTOW BLOOMIN' ARTS FESTIVAL
BARTOW ART FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY
FROST VAN DEN BOOM, PA
OFFERS 15K IN AWARDS
The 46 th Annual Bartow Bloomin’ Arts Festival will be hosted by the Bartow Art Guild; Mainstreet Bartow, Inc.; Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce and the City of Bartow on March 4 & 5, 2017.
After being one of the major sponsors for more than 20 years, the law firm of Frost Van den Boom, P.A, is presenter for the third year in a row.
Approximately $15,000 will be awarded in prizes and purchase awards, with Best of Show winning $2,250. There are 12 other adult artist prizes ranging from $150 to $1,500 each. Best of Show for Student Senior High Division is $300 with additional awards totaling $600. Middle school awards are $100 for Best of Show and two awards at $50 each.
In addition to the exhibits and sales by artists and fine craft persons, the show will feature a Quilt Show, Flower Show, Classic Car Show, Bloomin’ Bike Ride on Saturday, and a Children’s Tent with Face Painting and hands-on art activities, as well as live entertainment both Saturday and Sunday.
The Bartow Bloomin’ Arts Festival is presented by Frost Van den Boom, P.A. Additional sponsors are Central Florida Visitors & Convention Bureau; Sun Central Media Group; and the Ledger Media Group.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY II
MEMBER PERK FOR YOU OR YOUR EMPLOYEES:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
NEW PROGRAM, NEW CLASSES FOR 2017. More than 57 earned a Professional Development Academy certificate in 2016!
FIND OUT MORE OR TO REGISTER.
As a member, you and your employees are eligible to participate in a professional development series: LEADERSHIP IN THE WORKPLACE. Successful professionals continually strive to learn. Expanding skill sets and knowledge enables individuals to transcend their careers. The Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce,
in collaboration with Polk State College, announces the launch of the 2017 Greater Bartow Chamber Professional Development Academy (PDA). This program provides skills for business, organization, and personal growth and improvement through a variety of educational and training opportunities. Receive your PDA certificate by attending a minimum of four of the seven classes. Cost for the academy classes are covered in your Chamber membership investment. If you are an employee of a Chamber member business, you are entitled to attend any of the classes at no cost. If you are not employed by a Chamber member business, the classes are $29 per class.
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