PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Economic Development
 Thousands of businesses, from high technology and light manufacturing to major service providers have chosen to relocate and expand in Central Florida.
According to Inc. Magazine’s recent study, most companies selected the area due to affordable and high-quality living. People find living and working in Central Florida incredibly rewarding – affordable housing, a well-developed university system, fantastic recreational offerings from amusement parks and nature preserves to Florida’s world famous beaches.
The County Seat of Imperial Polk County, Bartow is located just south of the I-4 corridor in Central Florida’s business corridor. Located midway between Tampa and Orlando, Bartow has access to rail, road, air, ports, and mass transportation.
As the governmental center of a county with more than a half million people, Bartow is home to thousands of acres of former phosphate land poised for a variety of development opportunities.
When it comes to economic development, Bartow is the right place at the right time. The City of Bartow is positioned to flourish in an environment that consists of a number of exciting economic development projects. Our future is very exciting.
Until next week,
CLINT EDWARDS
NOMINATE SOMEONE AS EMERGING LEADER
Polk Emerging Leaders Awards
Tuesday, August 15, 2017, 6:00 PM
Bartow Civic Center
2250 Floral Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY!
The annual Polk Emerging Leaders Awards will once again be a collaborative event of the three young professional groups in Polk County. Continuing a new era of collaboration and blurring the east/west dividing line, the awards have been established to annually recognize five young professionals between 21- 42 who have made significant contributions and commitment to the Polk County community.
Nominations are now open for 2017!
To nominate an individual for the Polk Emerging Leader Awards, simply fill out the form at this link.
http://www.winterhavenchamber.com/polk-emerging-leaders-awa…
Applications must be returned to pelaApplication@gmail.com or dropped off at 401 Ave B NW, Winter Haven by close of business June 15, 2017.
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
Retail Stores
Queens Fashions and Gifts
Ms. Jennifer Camp
320 E. Summerlin Street
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 245-7163
Restaurants
Marco’s Pizza
Ms. Kelly Popp
1775 N. Broadway Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 457-4900
Restaurants
The BREADBOARD
Mr. Paul Diakomihalis
1037 North Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 800-3284
Restaurants
NiNi’s Landings
Ms. Sandy Joyner
5995 Airport Blvd./Bartow Municipal Airport
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 875-5789
Executive Office Space
RCL Property Holdings LLC
Richard Lindstrom/Carmen Lindstrom
11506 Hammock Oaks Ct.
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 689-1663
Individual Members
Tony Murray
1105 Lee Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 533-8031
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JUNE BUSINESS: CITRUS AIR
Left to right: Citrus Air’s Donna Pointer, Dale Burzynski and Chamber Membership Services Director Barbara Adamson
CHAMBER MEMBERS SPECIAL: Purchase a one-year Maintenance Agreement and mention this ad, and get 1 Year FREE Maintenance!
JUNE Business of the Month
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Citrus Air Conditioners, Inc.
155 Century Boulevard, Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 648-0637 • www.citrusairconditioners.com
Citrus Air Conditioners is Central Florida’s premier air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and ice machine maintenance and repair company. We have extensive knowledge of all makes and models. We’ve specialized in both residential and commercial air conditioning and heating systems for over 30 years. Our team of highly-skilled technicians is on standby to meet your residential or commercial system’s repair needs.
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
WANT US TO TEXT YOU ABOUT EVENTS?
Free TEXT ME!
Chamber Members:
We are offering a new feature of your membership, absolutely free to you! If you would like to get a text message about upcoming events, call or email Barbara Adamson, Chamber Membership Services Director, today! barbara@bartowchamber.com or 863-533-7125.
FUN THURSDAY AT HARMONY HAVEN
Don't miss the next Fun Thursday!
Harmony Haven, June 15, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
6320 US 98, Bartow 33830
MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES
20 YEARS
VISTE
10 YEARS
Central Florida Regional Planning Council
The Law Office of Shiurley D. Pellarchy
State Farm Insurance - Michell Githens
ENGAGE LUNCH & LEARN IS JUNE 16
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
The ABCs and 123s That You Should Know About Finances
By: Tracy Kimbrough with Baylis and Company PA
Learn tips on budgeting, taxes and future financial planning!
This series is not just for ENGAGE members, and includes FREE LUNCH.
Location: Florida Industrial & Phosphate Research Institute, 1855 W. Main Street, Bartow, FL 33830
NINI'S LANDINGS RIBBON-CUTTING
NiNi's Landings owner Sandy Joyner cuts the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce ceremonial red ribbon on Friday during the ribbon-cutting for the new restaurant at the Bartow Municipal Airport Terminal. For more information, call NiNi's at 863-875-5789. NiNi's Landings is located at 5995 Airport Blvd.
MARCO'S PIZZA RIBBON-CUTTING
Scott and Kelly Popp cut the ceremonial red ribbon during a Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting on Monday, June 12, for Marco's Pizza. Marco's is located at 1775 N. Broadway Avenue. Stop by and give them a try!
RIBBON CUTTINGS COMING UP
CHAMBER EVENTS
(All meetings are in the Chamber Boardroom unless otherwise noted.)
JUNE
Thursday, June 15, 5:00 p.m.
HARMONY HAVEN FUN THURSDAY
"Summer Nights!" Where Rustic Meeting Elegance
6320 US Hwy. 98, Bartow 33830
Friday, June 16, noon
ENGAGE LUNCH & LEARN: FINANCE with TRACY KIMBROUGH
Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute
1855 W. Main Street, Bartow 33830
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Wednesday, June 21, 9:30 a.m.
QUEENS FASHIONS & GIFTS RIBBON-CUTTING
320 East Summerlin St., Bartow 33830
JULY
Tuesday, July 11
ENGAGE STUFF THE BUS BEGINS
Bring School Supplies to the Chamber
For Homeless Kids!
Wednesday, July 19, 1:30 p.m.
WHITE ELEPHANT PARTY FOR DIPLOMATS
Happy Birthday Issie Jencowski
Thursday, July 20, 9:30 a.m.
PATEL, GREENE & ASSOCIATES, PLLC NEW LOCATION
215 E. Main Street, Bartow 33830
SEE OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS LISTED ON YOUR CHAMBER WEBSITE HERE.
DON'T MISS FORTRESS FITNESS FOR SEPT.!
 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., beginning in September, 2017. You can experience a different kind of exercise in each class. It's a blast!
MEMBER MICRONEWS
BAYCARE BARTOW REGIONAL COMING EVENTS:
Bartow Regional Medical Center, Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women’s Hospital offer an array of support groups, screenings and healthy living activities in Polk County each month. The following events will be held in June at Bartow Regional Medical Center.
Weight Management
• Weight Management Surgery Information
Take the first step to weight management surgery and attend an information session. Registration is required.
June 13, 6-7 p.m.
Bartow Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1
2200 Osprey Blvd, Bartow
Registration is required – Free, Call (855) 314-8350.
Orthopedic Classes
• Total Joint Replacement
Increase your knowledge of total joint replacement, prepare for surgery and get familiar with the recovery process.
June 13, 20, 27, 1- 2 p.m.
Bartow Regional Medical Center, Classroom 1
Registration is required – Free
Call (863) 519-1665
GIVE BLOOD, WIN A FOSSIL
The Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Spath Jewelers to help shore up the blood bank! Give blood at the Chamber on Wednesday, June 14th, and be eligible for a drawing for this fabulous and trendy Fossil watch. Noon to 4:30 p.m. All donors will receive a ONE-BLOOD tee shirt and a wellness checkup. Thanks, Spath Jewelers!
CHAMBER PARKING LOT
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 14, 2017, noon to 4:30 p.m.
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