The Link - May 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

Hurry...tickets are racing away! Only 5 days away!

• Over 16 different wines • Mint Juleps • Mimosas • Craft Beer

• Charcuterie Spread • Hat & Attire Contests • Multiple Door Prizes

• Fabulous Selfie Station .....All this & more for only $30 a ticket!

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)

THIS 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.

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

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

Professional Development Workshop: Working Genius assessment, presented by Danny Moosbrugger Ph.D., Higher Point Solutions

Date: Friday, May 8th

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

Location: Community Room at the Haines City Library, 111 North 6th Street, Haines City, FL

*Free to attend but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by Monday, May 4th or until filled. *One (1) free assessment per organization for the first attendee, each additional assessment for additional attendees from the same organization - $30.00. You can also select to attend for free without an assessment when you register.

Click HERE to register.

"Explore how your natural strengths shape the way you approach your work. In this professional development workshop, Danny Moosbrugger of Higher Point Solutions will introduce the impactful Working Genius framework. Working Genius assessment helps individuals and teams better understand where they excel, where they are most effective, and where they may encounter challenges. By learning the six stages of work, participants will gain insights to enhance collaboration, boost productivity, and create more positive, efficient team dynamics."

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Workshop will begin at 9 a.m.

Join us for a presentation from Woodland Web Designs on AI and Business.

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, February 12th, 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, May 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 by Monday, May 11th or until filled:  info@northeastpolkchamber.com or call 863-422-3751.

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

You are invited to a Ribbon Cutting for Davenport Pediatric Dentistry!

Friday, May 15th
11:30 a.m.
2592 Jacks Rd, Davenport, FL 33897

Help us welcome this new business, “Where Little Smiles Grow Big Confidence!”

RSVP to the Chamber by Wednesday, May 13th - info@northeastpolkchamber or call 863-422-3751

Join us for our Annual Adult & Youth Leadership Graduation Chamber Luncheon where we honor the graduates of our Chamber's Adult & Youth Leadership class!

Date: Thursday, May 28th

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 $30 per person

RSVP: REQUIRED to the Chamber by Friday, May 22nd

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 Exclusive Luncheon Sponsor: SouthState Bank

Catered by: Cam's Catering

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting & the Grand Opening Celebration for Diverse Training Center!

Date: Friday, May 29th

Time: 11 a.m., Ribbon Cutting

Location: 2558 US 17-92 North, Ste. E, Haines City, FL 33844

Don’t miss this opportunity to check out this awesome business, network & enjoy refreshments! As part of their Grand Opening Celebration, Diverse Training Center will be giving 50% off of the Registration Fee for anyone that registers on the Grand Opening Day - see the flyer for details! Click HERE for a list of classes offered and more info.

RSVP to the Chamber by Wednesday, May 27th - info@northeastpolkchamber.com or 863-422-3751

New Members Past 30 days:

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
Haines City Print & Ship - Website - Joined: 04/14/2026
Golden Home Care - Website - Joined: 04/15/2026
FL Home Surplus - flhomesurpluscabinetdesign@gmail.com - Joined: 04/16/2026
Stellar Public Adjusting Services - Website -Joined: 04/23/2026

Renewing Members Past 30 days:

Andrey Kolchurin REALTOR - Website - Renewed: 04/06/2026
Central Florida Development Council - Website - Renewed: 04/10/2026
Davenport Elementary School - Website - Renewed: 04/06/2026
DHS Ladies' Quest - Website - Renewed: 04/22/2026
Fantasy of Flight - Website - Renewed: 04/01/2026
Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence (FFCE) - Website - Renewed: 04/03/2026
Haines City PD FOP Lodge 188 - Website - Renewed: 04/13/2026
Hope Callihan, Broker Associate - Stacey Towns Realty, LLC - Website - Renewed: 04/06/2026
Kevin Stock Jr. LLC - Website - Renewed: 04/13/2026
Legacy Union Square - Website - Renewed: 04/20/2026
MIF World Fleet Facility - Website - Renewed: 04/10/2026
ModWash Davenport - Website - Renewed: 04/10/2026
One Hope Church - Website - Renewed: 04/17/2026
Sister's Junktiques Vintage Market - Website - Renewed: 04/07/2026
Southern Homes of Polk County - Website - Renewed: 04/24/2026
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
Tom & Sue Fellows - wtomfellows@gmail.com - Renewed: 04/20/2026
Town of Dundee - Website - Renewed: 03/30/2026
Victory Ridge Academy, Inc. - Website - Renewed: 04/20/2026