The Link - August exclusive email advertising available: *Your Ad Here! $200 a month. Your ad/wording linked on the top of this e-newsletter, and receive 4 posts on our social media sites (1 per week on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter), and one email blast per week. First come-first served for ad reservations. Only 1 advertiser featured each month. Contact the Chamber for more info - 863-421-3751

Check out our August Member Spotlights: Andrey Kolchurin, KW Realty at the Lakes and Richard Funeral Services.

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

Join us for a Chamber Luncheon featuring a presentation from HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital.

Date: Thursday, August 21st
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 THIS Friday, August 15th

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: HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital

Join us for a Lunch & Learn at the Chamber featuring a presentation from MIDFLORIDA Credit Union on Security Tips & Fraud Prevention. Learn About Scams and Ways to Protect Your Accounts.

Hurry, only 4 seats left at this time! 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 the Monday the week of the event 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: Thursday, August 14th
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 TODAY until filled: info@northeastpolkchamber.com or call 863-422-3751.

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

Attention Nonprofit Members: You're invited to an exclusive Lunch & Learn event designed especially for nonprofits! Join us for a special presentation by Joy Lanez, representative with ROCGiving, and staff as they introduce an innovative new credit card platform built to enhance fundraising, engagement, and mission support for nonprofit organizations. (click on flyer for more information)

Date: Wednesday, August 20th

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Northeast Polk Chamber Office,

35610 Hwy 27, Haines City

Lunch Provided | Free Event | Invitation Only Nonprofits

This is a unique opportunity to explore a game-changing tool that can help take your nonprofit’s outreach and fundraising efforts to the next level. Seats are limited to the first 25 registrants (only 2 attendees per nonprofit), so don’t wait!

To register, please contact us at: 863-422-3751 or info@northeastpolkchamber.com

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting for Caledonia Performing Arts!

Monday, August 25th
1 p.m., Ribbon Cutting
7545 Osceola Polk Line Road, Davenport, FL 33896

Don’t miss this opportunity to check out this beautiful dance studio, network & enjoy refreshments!

RSVP to the Chamber - info@northeastpolkchamber.com or 863-422-3751

Join us for a fun-filled, Business After Hours at Sister’s Junktiques Vintage Market!

Tuesday, August 26th from 5 - 7p.m.
Sister’s Junktiques, 31549 Hwy 27, Haines City, FL 33844

Check out this awesome business! Network, live music, amazing food & drinks, door prizes & more!

RSVP to the Chamber by Friday, August 22nd - info@northeastpolkchamber.com or call 863-422-3751

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting for RISE Florence Villa!

Thursday, August 28th
2 p.m., Ribbon Cutting
515 Corso Lane, Davenport, FL 33897

Don’t miss this opportunity to check out this luxury townhome community, network, enjoy refreshments & more!

RSVP to the Chamber - info@northeastpolkchamber.com or 863-422-3751

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting for Glamorous Allstars Cheer and Dance!

Friday, August 29th
3 p.m., Ribbon Cutting
2195 South 30th Street, Haines City, FL 33844

Don’t miss this opportunity to check out this awesome business, network & enjoy refreshments!

RSVP to the Chamber -info@northeastpolkchamber.com or 863-422-3751

The Chamber held our 43rd Annual Pig Roast & Political Mingle Friday, August 8th at the beautiful Lake Eva Event Center!

Attendees had the opportunity to meet Candidates running for State, Federal & Local offices, enjoyed a delicious dinner from The Catering Co. of Central Florida, entertainment from Red Hot Rooster, a fun-filled photo booth from Evolve Entertainment, won amazing door prizes & much more!

We would like to thank all of our amazing volunteers and ambassadors, Haines City staff for all of their help, and everyone that attended or sponsored the event! We would also like to thank all of the Candidates that attended the event. Pictures from the event and recap coming soon to our social media and website!

A BIG Thank you to our Pig Roast Sponsors!

Presidential: CEMEX, City of Haines City, City of Davenport, Proflex

Congressional: Elements Home Solutions, Sun Newspapers
Gubernatorial: Balmoral Resort, Citizens Bank & Trust, HCA Florida Healthcare Poinciana Hospital, SouthState Bank

State Legislature: Congressman Daniel Webster, Duke Energy, Orlando Health, Pennoni, Polk State College
Exclusive Printing Sponsor: Cromer Press
Legislative Aide: AdventHealth, BayCare, Mahalak Auto Group: The Low Payment Kings

Chest of Cheer: Gratium Wealth Planning
Door Prize Sponsors: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, Nell Johnson, State Farm Insurance Teresa Connell

Balloon Sponsor: Myles of Memories Events

Floral Arrangements Created by: The Hotel Flower Corner

New Members Past 30 days:

Moments Midwifery - Website - Joined: 07/14/2025
Mission Ready Roofing and Construction - Website - Joined: 07/15/2025
JL Law PLLC - Website - Joined: 07/16/2025
Palma Italian Kitchen - Website - Joined: 07/17/2025
Odyssey Real Estate Services - Website - Joined: 07/28/2025
Randi Golemme, CSP - Ryan Homes - Website - Joined: 07/25/2025
Polk Youth Fair - Website - Joined: 07/28/2025
PRP Wine International - Dawn Granberry - Website - Joined: 07/29/2025
Celebration Pediatrics - Website - Joined: 08/01/2025
Celebration Obstetrics & Gynecology - Website Joined: 08/01/2025
ANGELS FOR KIDS ON CALL 24/7, INC. - Website - Joined: 08/05/2025
WAY 2 Shoppe - Furniture & More - Website Joined: 08/07/2025

Renewing Members Past 30 days:

48Forty Solutions LLC - Website - Renewed: 07/24/2025
Associates in Dermatology - Davenport - Website - Renewed: 08/05/2025
CareerSource Polk - Website - Renewed: 07/14/2025
Dave Schmitt Engineering Inc. - Website - Renewed: 07/28/2025
El Zocalo Supermarket - Website - Renewed: 07/17/2025
Fluent Mortgage - Avery Kishore Mortgage Loan Originator - Website - Renewed: 07/17/2025
Habitat for Humanity and ReStore - Website - Renewed: 08/01/2025
Haines City Economic Development Council - Website - Renewed: 08/11/2025
Lake Hammock Village - Website - Renewed: 07/14/2025
New Horizon Church, A United Methodist Congregation - Website - Renewed: 07/17/2025
Northeast Polk County Rotary Club - Website - Renewed: 08/06/2025
Spectrum Business - Jesse Burton - Website - Renewed: 08/11/2025
The Cigar Quarters - Website - Renewed: 07/16/2025
Tri-County Human Services, Inc. - Website - Renewed: 08/05/2025