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   May 2008
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 UPCOMING EVENTS

Student Citizenship Award Luncheon
Sponsored by: D & G General Contracting Co.
May 14th, 11:45 a.m.
The Captain and the Cowboy

14th Annual Apopka Chamber Golf Tournament
Presented by: Florida Hospital
Friday, May 16th , 8:30 shotgun start
Rock Springs Ridge Golf Club

Leadership Apopka
Tuesday, May 20th

Business After Hours
Thursday, May 22nd
at Chamber Office
Hosts: Magic City Real Estate and
Porkies Original BBQ
5:30-7:00 p.m.

Zellwood Corn Festival
May 24 & 25

Chamber Office Closed Monday,
May 26th for Memorial Day.
 SPONSORED LINKS
Crosby Motor Inn
Henderson Pest Elimination, Inc.
All Seasons Pest Control
Marc Grossman, GRI Realtor
EXIT Real Estate Results 
Extreme Motor Sales
Total Promotion Company
Great Southern Water
David Weekley Homes
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 EXECUTIVE TRUSTEES
 Amscot
 City of Apopka
 Embarq
 Florida Hospital
 Gray Robinson
 McCree
 Progress Energy
 University of Central Florida
 Wal-Mart
 SUPPORTING TRUSTEES
 Fast Signs
 McLeod Law Firm
 Rochelle Holdings
 Vose Law Firm, LLC
 
   The
  
Apopka
  
Beautification  &
  
Clean Up
  
Project

“Helping businesses grow from the outside in"

What is the ABC Project? Why Should I Participate? What Are The Criteria?
What Landscaping is permitted? Project Sponsors Testimonials
Available Financing Lending Institutions Winners
Winners       Back to Top
Galleria Kitchens and Baths
May
2008
La-Ti-Da Salon
April
2008
 

Daydreams Child Development Center
February
2008

Mid Florida Eye Institute
January 2008
Central Family Practice
December 2007

Roper & Roper, PA
November 2007
Mosquito Creek Outdoors
October
2007
JMD Realty Services
September 2007
Ace Hardware
August 2007
Victory Church World Outreach Center
July 2007
 Mullinax Ford of Central Florida
June 2007
Brusters Real Ice Cream
May 2007
Florida Hospital Apopka
April 2007
George C. Kelley, Attorney
March 2007
What is “The ABC Project”?     Back to Top
  • This project, sponsored by the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, is being initiated to promote beautification and community pride throughout the City of Apopka. Businesses within the Apopka area will be recognized for landscape improvements and maintenance. It is also designed to educate businesses on how to reach their goals to rejuvenate their business presence and increase their “bottom line”.
Why should my business participate?     Back to Top
Winners receive the following FREE advertising valued at over $600.00:
  • Placement of the Beautification Award sign in front of your business for 1 month for increased drive-by visibility
  • Photo and recognition in the Apopka Chief newspaper
  • Photo and recognition in the Apopka Chamber of Commerce monthly newsletter
  • Invitation and recognition at the Apopka Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon
  • $100.00 gift certificate to the restaurant of your choice! (List of eligible restaurants are included with gift certificate)
What are the criteria for winning the award?       Back to Top
  • Your business must be a member of the Apopka Chamber OR located within Apopka.
  • Improvements (i.e. landscaping, new sign, etc.) must be maintained for a period of 3 consecutive months prior to receiving the award.
  • Structural improvements must enhance the aesthetics of the city.
Where can I find information on what landscaping is permitted?       Back to Top
  • The City of Apopka has developed Arbor Regulations as part of the city ordinances. This ordinance describes in detail the process on how, where, and what landscaping is approved within the city limits. Click on the following link to access this information through the City of Apopka web site:
  •  http://Library3.municode.com/mcc/DocView/10117/1/190/192
     
  • Progress Energy has also developed a program entitled “Know Where You Grow” to educate individuals and companies about avoiding power lines when planting trees. For more information, visit their web site at:
  •  http://Progress-Energy.com
  • Want to save money on your landscaping project? Think “Florida Friendly” landscaping!! This type of landscaping promotes the use of native, drought tolerant plants for water conservation. The University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Services has created an online guide to educate the public about how to incorporate this type of landscaping into your design plans. You can access the guide at:
  • http://Hort.UFL.edu/fyn/handbook.pdf (Adobe Reader 6.0 or higher is required to view this document)

 

Project Sponsors       Back to Top

Thank You to our sponsors for encouraging beautification throughout our community.

Restaurant
Porkie's Original BBQ
246 E. Main St.
Apopka, FL 32703

Steve White
407-880-3351
porkiesbbq@earthlink.net
www.porkiesonline.com

Bank

BankFIRST
345 E. Main St.
Apopka, FL 32703

Bill Arrowsmith
407-889-7434
barrowsmith@bankfirst.com

 
Pest Control
All Seasons Pest Control, Inc.
435 W. Main St.
Apopka, FL 32712

Wayne or Terry Levesque
407-886-0204
Wayne@Allspc.com, Terry@Allspc.com
www.Allspc.com
Pest Control
Henderson Pest Elimination
1655 E. Semoran Blvd. #32
Apopka, FL 32703

Johnie Henderson
407-739-7711
hendersonpest@msn.com
www.hpe.cc
Signs
FastSigns
3030 E. Semoran Blvd.
Apopka, FL 32703

Rod Quick
407-774-0003

248@FastSigns.com
www.FastSigns.com/248

Paving
Reliable Pavement Maintenance, Inc.
Michelle Hornor
3439 Jujube Dr.
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone:  407-924-8228
Fax:  407-532-6619

 
Testimonials      Back to Top


All Seasons Pest Control, Inc. – Wayne & Terry Levesque

“Our business has definitely benefited from beautifying the exterior of our business. We have customers who compliment us on a regular basis and tell us they chose us because of how nice our business looks and how well maintained we keep it.”

M & I Bank – David Rankin
“Since opening our Apopka office in 2002, we’ve always made a conscious effort to ensure that our facility is aesthetically appealing. Our rationale is that a quality appearance precedes a quality organization…customer’s will always flock toward quality.”
 

Is Financing Available?       Back to Top
  • If your business is located within the boundaries of the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) in the city limits of Apopka, please contact the Community Development Department at city hall about possible subsidized funding for your project at:
o Community Development Department: 407-703-1712
  • The following local lending institutions are ready to assist you with a special financing program for your beautification project:

Lending Institutions       Back to Top


Bank First
345 E. Main St.
Apopka, FL 32703


407-889-7434
barrowsmith@bankfirst.com

 

 
NEW MEMBERS  Top of pageˆ

Smart Start Book Fairs
Sattie Kazas
516-376-4053
www.book-fairs.net
Sponsor: Paul Hunt

Foliage Garden Club of Apopka
Betty Huntsman
2120 Wekiva Oaks Dr.
Apopka, FL 32703
407-889-8268

Ana Perez
P.O. Box 182232
Casselberry, FL 32718
321-594-0044
Sponsor: Paul Hunt

New Life Full Gospel Ministry
Michelle Brown
1995 S. Park Ave.
Apopka, FL 32703
407-889-7919
Sponsor: Paul Hunt

Cadalu Gift Baskets & More
Carmen Nazario
P.O. Box 2767
Apopka, FL 32704
407-446-2355
Sponsor: Paul Hunt
Got Buzz? Marketing & Design, LLC
Tracy Buzzell
750 Gulf Land Dr.
Apopka, FL 32712
321-246-4800
www.botbuzzmarketing.com
Sponsor: Paul Hunt
Apopka Ministerial Alliance
Pastor Do
ug Bankson
509 S. Park Ave.
Apopka, FL 32703
407-889-7288
Fax 407-889-9001
Sponsor: Paul Hunt
Van Guard Cleaning Systems
LaFontaine Demosthenes
P.O. Box 132
Apopka, FL 32704
407-234-7647
Fax 407-926-0236
www.vanguardcleaning.com
Sponsor: Paul Hunt
Ciao Bella
Renee Benson
2147 E. Semoran Blvd.
Apopka, FL 32703
407-886-5678
Fax 407-814-1010
Sponsor: Paul Hunt
P & M Creations, Inc.
Patricia Shebbein
P.O. Box 1359
Apopka, FL 32704
407-884-8228
Fax 407-884-5411
Sponsor: Paul Hunt
Mary Kay
Chrystal Wright
713 Creek Water Terrace #111
Lake Mary, FL 32746
321-299-3705
www.marykay.com/chrystal
Sponsor: Paul Hunt
Jane Hobson
1543 Skye Ct.
Apopka, FL 32712
407-889-3125
A.I.G. Insurance
Christina Lembo
1927 Beacon Day Court
Apopka, FL 32712
321-262-6272
Park Avenue Animal Hospital (will not open until June)
Dr. Rick Rubinstein
847 N. Park Ave.
Apopka, FL 32712
407-880-8788
Sponsor – Paul Hunt
 
Cardinal Points Landscape-Irrigation
Stephen Huff
290 N. Washington Ave.
Apopka, FL 32703
407-884-0223
Sponsor – Paul Hunt
Solantic Urgent Care
Kristi Davis
3840 E. SR 436, Ste. 1000
Apopka, FL 32703
407-478-3202
Sponsor – Paul Hunt
AFLAC
Amanda Grissom
23734 Brandi Kala Ln
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
352-551-5579
Sponsor – Paul Hunt
     
 THIS MONTH'S RENEWALS - THANK THEM FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT Top of pageˆ
Tropical Plant Carriers, Inc. – 1980
Donna Kunka
Orange County Public Schools, School Board – 1997
Jim Martin
ASAP Quick Print – 1996
Susan Dowling
PBS &J – Orlando – 2001
Thomas Pellarin
Lou Haubner Realty, Inc. – 1976
Lou Haubner
Bradford Botanicals, Inc. – 1996
Ned Bradford
Belvin Perry – 1997 O.C. Tax Collector - 1996
Earl K. Wood
Florida Chalkboard Co., Inc. – 1996
Steve Parker
Stanley Steemer – 1996
Mark Gellner
Howard’s of Apopka, Inc. – 1996
Don Lyda
Florida Door Solutions, Inc. – 2007
Bill Cook
A Book’s Christian Academy – 2002
John Book
City Driving School – 2006
Betty John
Orange County Clerk of the Courts – 2001
Lydia Gardner
World O’Suds – 1999
Ken Voll
 
Hampden DuBose Academy, Inc. – 2007
Michael Jackson
Phoenix Steel, Inc. – 2007
Grant Kasten
Nationwide Insurance – 1996
Wayne Sparling
Emery Medical Solutions – 2007
Kim Thomas
Sweetwater Golf and Country Club, Inc. – 2006
Walter Judge
Gorman Co. – 2004
Rob Coplin
Empower Creative Services – 2007
Christine Hammett
Olive Affairs, Inc. – 2007
Vicki Forton
Fairwinds Credit Union – 2005
Brenda Peterson
BDW Remodeling – 2006
William Bryant
DJ’s Unlimited – 2004
Ralo Flores
Apopka High School DECA Club – 1987
Crystal Sims
John Schrenker, CPA, CFP – 2000 Professional Executive Services – 2002
Theresa Mott
HBA of Metro Orlando – 2001
Beth McGee
 
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