• Apopka Area Chamber Update - June 2018

     
    Apopka Area Chamber Monthly Update -
    July 19, 2018
     
    FEATURED STORIES
     
    2018 Apopka Area Political Hob Nob & Straw Poll
     
     
    On Tuesday, July 10, 2018 the  Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce  held its  2018 Apopka Area Political Hob Nob & Straw Poll  at the  Apopka Community Center . We had over 27 candidates who participated, along with several groups who are supporting various ballot initiatives. With over 350 people in attendance, this Hob Nob was one of the most successful events in recent history!
     
    We are grateful to each of the candidates and their willingness to share their valuable time with us. Ultimately, we achieved our primary objective of informing and bringing awareness to our community, about the candidates and the issues that will be on the ballot this fall.
     
    On behalf of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, we would like to thank all of our Sponsors including  Mullinax Ford of Central Florida  University of Central Florida Orlando Health  AT&T , Alan Byrd & Associates,  Vose Law Firm  Greenberg Traurig, LLP  Anuvia Plant Nutrients  Waste Management - Vista Landfill  Clear Channel Outdoor Orlando  The Apopka Chief  and the  Salem Media Group , along with the candidates for their support and involvement.
    
    Finally, we would like to thank the  Orange County, FL Supervisor of Elections  for conducting our Straw Poll and we congratulate each of the winners of the Straw Poll. The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to continuing to our mission of serving the economic development, prosperity, and sustainability of our community and region through connectivity, leadership, education and support.
     
    Breakfast & Learn - Morning Mingle 
     
     
    On June 12, 2018, the  Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce  had a fantastic turnout of over 40 members at our new monthly Breakfast and Learn - Morning Mingle!
     
    Each attendee had an opportunity to network and hear from our guest speaker, Alan Byrd . Alan is the President and Founder of Alan Byrd & Associates and the program focused on the "Big Fish and the Minor Leagues: Catching the Client of your Dreams.”
     
    We truly appreciate Alan for his informative and engaging presentation. Additionally, we were honored to have our newly sworn-in Orange County Commissioner  Rod Love and Apopka City Commissioner Alexander Smith  join us!
     
    If you missed it, we hope to see you there at our next Breakfast and Learn
    - Morning Mingle on August 14th!
     
    Business After Hours - Hosted by
    Hilton/ Altamonte Springs
     
    The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted June's Business After Hours on June 28th, at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs.
     
    This after-hours event is one of the best ways to reach new and returning chamber members, all in one exciting evening! Additionally, the Hilton provided excellent food and refreshments, raffles for a free night stay, gift certificates, and more.
     
    Business After Hours is one of the two complimentary opportunities each month (a total of 24 free opportunities throughout the year), that is included as part of your membership.
     
    We look forward to seeing each of you at our next B.A.H. that will be hosted by the UCF Business Incubator in Apopka on Thursday, July 26, 2018. To register, click here.
     
     
    New Member Orientation
     
    Our Chamber is growing everyday! On June 19th we were thrilled to welcome several of our newest members at our New Member Orientation! Our New Member Orientations are a unique opportunity for us to update each of our members on the newest benefits that we have to offer.
     
    Please join us in welcoming  Verandahs at Hunt Club Apartments  Fifth Third Bank Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs  The Pharmacy Store Rhodes+ Br ito Architects DexYP-Thryv  Boscana HVAC and Repairs, LLC , and Maynard LeBrun, M.H.A.,M.S to the Chamber!
     
    Welcome our new members to the Apopka Area Chamber!
     
     
    Parkside Yoga & Fitness
    Shannon Kidwell
    1079 West Orange Blossom Trail
    Apopka, Florida 32712
    407-598-0818
     
     
    RL Gordon & Company, Inc.
    Amy DeVasto
    7 West Main Street, Suite 1000
    Apopka, Florida 32703
    407-703-5073
     
    L & S Diversified, LLC
    Fabiana Pouso
    405 Lake Howell Road, Suite 1001
    Maitland, Florida 32751
    407-681-3836
     
    Ann Agee, Realtor
    Ann Agee
    848 White Ivey Court
    Apopka, Florida 32712
    407-782-2886
     
    KJ's Bail Bonds 
    Keyomi Jones
    235 East 5th Street
    Apopka, Florida 32703
    407-473-8280
     
     
    KB Home Orlando, LLC
    Rebecca Adcock
    2273 Carriage Pointe Loop
    Apopka, Florida 32712 
    407-587-3580
     
    Northwestern Mutual
    Chris Scarborough
    1000 Legion Place, Suite 1400
    Orlando, Florida 32801
    407-463-4274
     
    Clancy & Theys Construction Company
    Gary Kreisler
    7308 Greenbriar Parkway
    Orlando, Florida 32819
    407-578-1449
     
     
    Upcoming Calendar of Events
     
     
    Chamber
     
    Leadership Apopka Session 7
    Thursday, July 19, 2018
     
    Business After Hours- UCF Business Incubator
    T hursday, July 26, 2018
    5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
    325 South McGee Avenue
    Apopka, FL 32703
     
    Community
     
    Apopka City Council Meeting
    Wednesday, August 1, 2018
    1:30 p.m.
    120 East Main Street
    Apopka, FL 32703
     
    Apopka Food Truck Round Up
    Thursday, August 2, 2018
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Kit Land Nelson Park
    10 S Forest Avenue
    Apopka, FL 32703
    Free admission. Food truck vendors accept cash or credit card for purchases
     
    Congratulations to our new Chairman and Board Members to the Apopka Area Chamber!
    Yesterday, marked the first Board of Directors meeting for our new Chairman, Ken Croston Jr. We would like to thank our outgoing Chairwoman Deborah Perez for her incredible leadership and her unwavering support of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce , over this past year!
     
    Additionally, I want to thank and congratulate Raymond McLeod , David Rankin , Pam Dionne , and Heather Baker , for their countless hours of time, dedication and guidance to this organization over the past twenty-plus years! Each of you will be truly missed and we are grateful for your service! Lastly, we would like to welcome our new Board Members including Chris Dawson , Brent Hill , Frances Portalatin , and Michelle Hinden and we look forward to an exciting year ahead!
     
     
    Are you interested in becoming an Ambassador?
     
    We love our Ambassadors! Our Ambassadors serve as the official hosts of the  Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce at ribbon cuttings, open houses, spotlight events, Business After Hours, Membership events and other Chamber functions.
     
    Thank you to our fantastic Ambassadors who helped us out last month with our new resident bags and volunteered at the Hob Nob! If you’re interested in serving as an Ambassador, please contact Holly Jordan Condrey at 407.886.1441 orholly@apopkachamber.org for more information.
     
    Ribbon Cuttings
     
    In June, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed one of our members to a new location within the Apopka area .
     
    If you would like for your business to be included in a future Ribbon Cutting or ground breaking, please contact Holly Jordan Condrey atHolly@apopkachamber.org.
     
     
    On June 21, 2018, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce was excited to welcome one of our Board Member's Natalie Arrowsmith and her business, Arrowsmith Realty Inc., to a new location within the Apopka area with a special Ribbon Cutting at their Grand Opening.
    
     
    Arrowsmith Realty, Inc. is a boutique real estate agency in Apopka, Florida. It was founded by Natalie Arrowsmith, a fourth-generation Floridian and experienced real estate professional. The agency serves real estate customers in Central Florida including the communities of Plymouth, Tangerine, Winter Garden, Gotha, Mount Plymouth, Mt. Dora, Sorrento, Zellwood, and Ocoee.