The Link - April exclusive advertising available! Advertising in this newsletter is available at this time: *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

April Member Spotlights: Carrabba's Italian Grill Davenport and Evolve Entertainment!

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

Join us this Thursday for a Ribbon Cutting for The UPS Store!

Date: Thursday, April 16th
Time: 11:30 a.m., Ribbon Cutting
Location: 35977 US Hwy 27, Haines City, FL 33844

Don’t miss this opportunity check out this new business, network, and enjoy refreshments!

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

Join us this Friday for a Ribbon Cutting for ModWash Davenport!

Date: Friday, April 17th
Time: Ribbon Cutting at 12 noon
Location: 1235 Finely Avenue, Davenport, FL 33897

FREE Car Washes, delicious refreshments & more!

RSVP to the Chamber by Tuesday, April 14th - info@northeastpolkchamber.com or call 863-422-3751.

You are invited to Chamber Connect: Discovering Our Services, Member Orientation to network with fellow Members, find out what's new, and learn how to maximize the benefits of your Chamber Membership! Open to all Members!

Seats are limited to the first 25 RSVP’s!

Date: Thursday, April 23rd

Time: 9:30- 10:30 a.m.

Location: Chamber office, 35610 Hwy. 27, Haines City, FL

RSVP REQUIRED to the Chamber by Monday, April 20th (or until filled) - Call 863-422-3751 or email info@northeastpolkchamber.com

Coffee & refreshments will be served.

Join the Chamber for our April Business After Hours hosted by Palma Italian Kitchen!

Date: Thursday, April 23rd

Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: 8266 Champions Gate Blvd., Champions Gate, FL 33896

Great food & drinks, networking & more!

RSVP to the Chamber by Monday, April 20th - email info@northeastpolkchamber.com or call 863-422-3751

Join us for a presentation on the VCF Savings Pass Program from Austin Wiatroski, Visit Central Florida. Learn about the four mobile passes and how to get your business featured on one of the passes: Sunshine Savings Pass, Fire & Flavor BBQ Trail Pass which focuses on BBQ restaurants, Adventure On Tap: Central Florida Beer Pass and Mural Magic, plus a first look at their newest pass that will be unveiled soon.

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 Thursday, April 23rd, 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: Tuesday, April 28th
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 Wednesday, April 22nd or until filled:  info@northeastpolkchamber.com or call 863-422-3751.

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

The Chamber will hold our 8th Annual Wine & Cheese - Kentucky Derby Themed Event on Saturday, May 2nd at the beautiful Tom Fellows Community Center! Open to the Public!

Tickets to the event are only $30 per person (pre-purchase; $35 at the door - subject to availability) (must be 21 or older to purchase a ticket)

Saturday, May 2nd

5 - 7:30 p.m.

Tom Fellows Event Center, 207 North Blvd. West, Davenport, FL

Purchase tickets & sponsorships HERE!

The Derby will be streaming live at the event. Your ticket to the event provides the opportunity to win multiple door prizes, sample over 16 fabulous wines, enjoy an amazing charcuterie table sponsored by Suncoast Credit Union provided by Palma Italian Kitchen, Mint Juleps provided by 1845 Tap House, Craft Beer samples from Lakeland Brewers Guild, fun contests and more. Don't miss out, get your tickets now before they sell out! *Beer & sodas will be available for purchase at the event.

The Kentucky Derby themed event will feature Hat & Attire Contests, Random Horse Draw 50/50, & more! Click HERE for more info.

Sponsorships available: Visit the Wine & Cheese page on our website for more info.

A HUGE THANK YOU to our Sponsors that are already on board:

Charcuterie Table Sponsor: Suncoast Credit Union

Cabernet: Citizens Bank & Trust, City of Haines City - Government; City of Davenport; Four Corners Sun

Chardonnay: BayCare/Winter Haven Hospital

Another BIG THANK YOU to our current Booth Sponsors: BayCare/Winter Haven Hospital; Citizens Bank & Trust; City of Davenport; City of Haines City - Government; Diversity Healthcare; Jarrett Gordon Ford - Davenport; Johanna Velazquez State Farm Insurance; KB Homes; Project Alive; PRP Wine International (providing samples from PRP's exclusive wine selections); Rustic Grace Barn; Sister's Junktiques Vintage Market; SouthState Bank; Trax Credit Union; Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

Join the Chamber for a fun-filled Cinco De Mayo Morning Mix & Mingle event at Maronda Homes Woodland Ranch!

Tuesday, May 5th
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
569 Broadoak Drive, Dundee, FL 33838

Network and enjoy delicious themed food & drinks, door prizes & more! FREE for Chamber Members. You don't want to miss it!

RSVP to the Chamber by Thursday, April 30th - info@northeastpolkchamber.com or call 863-422-3751

Looking for event more fun-filled things to do in May? Mark your calendars and RSVP for these Chamber Events!

New Members Past 30 days:

STH Windows & Doors - Polk County - Website - Joined: 03/20/2026
Oswaldo Velazquez - State Farm - Website - Joined: 03/20/2026
Velocity Air Conditioning - Website - Joined: 03/26/2026
American Roofing & Construction FL LLC - Website - Joined: 03/27/2026
Diverse Training Center - Website - Joined: 04/01/2026
Higher Point Solutions - Website - Joined: 04/02/2026
ConnectED Polk - Website - Joined: 04/09/2026
Venus Pest Control - Website - Joined: 04/10/2026

Renewing Members Past 30 days:

Andrey Kolchurin REALTOR - Website - Renewed: 04/06/2026
Central Florida Development Council - Website - Renewed: 04/10/2026
Chili's Grill & Bar - Website - Renewed: 03/25/2026
County Auto Auction of Central Florida - Website - Renewed: 03/17/2026
Davenport Elementary School - Website - Renewed: 04/06/2026
Fantasy of Flight - Website - Renewed: 04/01/2026
Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence (FFCE) - Website - Renewed: 04/03/2026
Global Foody Lovers - Asian Fusion Restaurant -Website - Renewed: 03/23/2026
Hope Callihan, Broker Associate - Stacey Towns Realty, LLC - Website - Renewed: 04/06/2026
Inner Wheel Club of Haines City - innerwheel.hainescity@gmail.com - Renewed: 03/18/2026
MIF World Fleet Facility - Website - Renewed: 04/10/2026
ModWash Car Wash - Hwy. 27 - Website - Renewed: 03/25/2026
ModWash Davenport - Website - Renewed: 04/10/2026
Nancy Poe Tax Service - Website - Renewed: 03/19/2026
NorthRidge Church - Website - Renewed: 03/18/2026
Oak Ridge Funeral Care - Website - Renewed: 03/17/2026
Sister's Junktiques Vintage Market - Website - Renewed: 04/07/2026
Spring of Blessing Church - Website - Renewed: 04/06/2026
Stacey Towns Realty LLC - Website - Renewed: 04/13/2026
The Pointe at Siena Ridge - Website - Renewed: 04/03/2026
Town of Dundee - Website - Renewed: 03/30/2026