*Sponsored post/Paid advertisement: The following is the May newsletter advertisement purchased by Chamber Member Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence (FFCE):

"Build Your Workforce Florida – Employment Partner Showcase is coming to Polk County on June 25th, and you’re invited to join us. Hosted by the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence (FFCE) and the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) this free event offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at state run workforce training and credentialing programs. You’ll have the opportunity to: Tour live, hands-on career training programs inside the facility; Meet individuals who could be your next workforce hire; Learn how Florida is building bridges between training and employment; Connect with others working to strengthen workforce pipelines and community reentry;"

Click to view event flyer and featured training programs - Polk Correctional Institution, June 25 | 9:00–11:30 AM EDT, Free to attend for community members, employers, and partners. [RSVP to attend by June 11th] www.flcorrectionalexcellence.com

Check out our May Member Spotlights: Helen G. Sneed, Drive The Goal and Sister's Junktiques Vintage Market.

Visit the Member Spotlight page of the Chamber Website to read more about these awesome Members!: https://www.northeastpolkchamber.com/members-spotlight

You are invited to a Ribbon Cutting at the Chamber office to celebrate Haines City Rotary’s official name change!

Thursday, May 22nd
5 p.m. Ribbon Cutting
Northeast Polk Chamber Office, 35610 Hwy. 27, Haines City, FL 33844

Don’t miss this exciting networking opportunity featuring delicious food, adult beverages, door prizes & more!

RSVP to the Chamber by Monday, May 19th - info@northeastpolkchamber.com or 863-422-3751

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting for the new Anytime Fitness Davenport, FL!

Friday, May 23rd

3 p.m. Ribbon Cutting

2300 Forest Lake Dr., Davenport, FL 33897

Don’t miss this opportunity to check out this new state-of-the-art Fitness Center!

RSVP to the Chamber by Wednesday, May 21st- info@northeastpolkchamber.com or 863-422-3751

Join us for a Member Orientation to network with fellow Members and learn how to maximize the benefits of your Chamber Membership!

Seats are limited to the first 25 RSVP’s! Open to New Members and existing Members that have never attended an Orientation.

Date: Thursday, May 29th
Time: 9:30- 10:30 a.m.
Location: Chamber office, 35610 Hwy. 27, Haines City, FL

RSVP REQUIRED to the Chamber by Monday, May 26th (or until filled) - Call 863-422-3751 or email info@northeastpolkchamber.com to RSVP.

Coffee & refreshments will be served.

Thank you to our Member Orientation Sponsor: Citizens Bank & Trust

Mark your calendars for our June Business After Hours with SouthState Bank!

Tuesday, June 3rd
5:30 -7:30 p.m.
7722 SR 544, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Networking, Awesome Food & Drinks, Door Prizes & More!

Please RSVP to the Chamber by Friday, May 30th:863-422-3751 or info@northeastpolkchamber.com

Join us for a Lunch & Learn at the Chamber featuring a presentation from Randy Hayes, SBDC, on Resources for Small Businesses

Limited to the first 20 RSVP's.  *FREE for Chamber Members (only 2 attendees per business member) - Non-members $10 person. RSVP REQUIRED for all attendees. *Due to catering costs and space limitations - Anyone that RSVP's for the event and does not show up or cancel by Tuesday, June 3rd will be charged a $10 no show fee. Please remember, by RSVPing, you are taking the space of another person that may have been able to attend.

Date: Friday, June 6th
Time: 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Chamber Office, 35610 Hwy. 27, Haines City
*FREE for Chamber Members; $10 for Non Chamber Members

RSVP REQUIRED to the Chamber by Friday, May 30th or until filled:  info@northeastpolkchamber.com or call 863-422-3751.

Thank you to our Lunch & Learn Series Sponsor:  City of Haines City

Join us for a Chamber Luncheon featuring a presentation on Hurricane Preparedness from Nancy Dodd, Government & Community Relations Manager at Duke Energy, City of Haines City Fire Chief Cody Donahoe, and City of Haines City Police Chief Jay Hopwood!

Date: Thursday, June 12th
Time: 11:30 a.m. - approx. 1 p.m.
Location: Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave., Haines City, FL
Cost: Chamber Members $20 per person; Non-Members $25 per person
RSVP: REQUIRED to the Chamber by Friday, June 6th

Register and pay online HERE or call 863-422-3751 or email info@northeastpolkchamber.com to RSVP and be invoiced. *Due to catering requirements, those that RSVP and do not cancel by the Monday before the event will be charged.

Thank you to our Presenting Luncheon Sponsor: Duke Energy

Thank you to our Co-Sponsor: Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence

For more Chamber events in June, visit https://www.northeastpolkchamber.com/events-calendar

New Members Past 30 days:

JD Business Consultant, LLC - Website - Joined: 04/21/2025
RAM Infrared Services, Inc. - Website - Joined: 04/22/2025
Chairman's Circle Member - Central Florida Tourism Oversight District - Website - Joined 04/23/2025
D.R. Horton - Website - Joined: 04/23/2025
UpsiteGroup - Website - Joined: 04/29/2025
Navigator Academy of Leadership, Inc. - Website - Joined: 04/30/2025
GreatFlorida Insurance of Davenport - Website - Joined: 04/30/2025
FL Realty - Dorothea Taylor Bogert - Website - Joined: 04/30/2025
Jrod AutoBody & Resto LLC - Website - Joined: 05/01/2025
RISE Citrus Ridge - Website - Joined: 05/01/2025
MIF World Fleet Facility - Website - Joined: 05/01/2025
Anytime Fitness Davenport, FL - Website - Joined: 05/02/2025
Aercon Florida, LLC - Website - Joined: 05/05/2025
360 Wellness Clinic, LLC - Website - Joined: 05/05/2025
Ultimutt Service Inc DBA Woofie's of Davenport-Kissimmee - Davenport-kissimmeehq@woofies.com - Joined: 05/06/2025
Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence (FFCE) - Website - Joined: 05/07/2025
Flower Power - Website - Joined: 05/12/2025
A&L Bookkeeping - Website - Joined: 05/12/2025
Deeper Depths Intl. Church - Website - Joined: 05/15/2025
Mike Graham - JW Capital Company - Website - Joined: 05/16/2025

Renewing Members Past 30 days

Alford Oaks Homeowners Association - n.johnson@hcmanagement.org - Renewed: 04/21/2025
Boring Business Systems - Website - Renewed: 04/21/2025
Cam's Catering Company, Inc. - Website - Renewed: 05/06/2025
Central Florida Healthcare Davenport - Website - Renewed: 05/05/2025
Central Park - Sun Communities - Website - Renewed: 05/05/2025
Commissioner Anne Huffman - Website - Renewed On: 05/05/2025
County Auto Auction of Central Florida - Website - Renewed: 04/21/2025
Crosby & Associates, Inc. - Website - Renewed: 05/05/2025
Davenport Elementary School - Website - Renewed: 04/28/2025
Hope Callihan, Broker Associate - Stacey Towns Realty, LLC - Website - Renewed: 05/01/2025
Kids Academy Learning Center - Website - Renewed: 05/15/2025
Kids Academy Learning Center Eglan- Website - Renewed: 05/15/2025
Kids Academy Learning Center USA - Website - Renewed: 05/15/2025
La Criolla Cafe & Restaurant - Website - Renewed: 04/21/2025
Polk County Public Schools - Website - Renewed: 05/06/2025
Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club - Website - Renewed: 04/21/2025
Ultra Cryo & Recovery - Website - Renewed: 04/21/2025