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Apopka Area Chamber Update - April 3, 2018
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Women in Business & Leadership Luncheon
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This luncheon bought together several accomplished female leaders, corporate executives, business owners, entrepreneurs and young professionals to share insights, exchange business ideas and empower their careers.
It was truly an incredible program and we are grateful for each of the participants who were able to give us inspiring stories and motivational advice on their success and challenges, in business and in leadership throughout our communities.
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2018 Apopka Area Chamber Golf Classic
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On Friday, March 1st, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted our 2018 Golf Classic, a signature event of the Chamber. We had nearly 100 players and all of the attendees enjoyed a fun and challenging golf course, great next working opportunities, and several opportunities for prizes.
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We extend our most sincere appreciation to our generous sponsors for their commitment in this successful event, including our Presenting Sponsor Waste Management ; our Premier Sponsors Mullinax Ford of Central Florida , Specialty Management Company of Central Florida , BJ's Towing , Arrowsmith Realty, Inc. , Legacy Funeral Group, Community Health Centers - CHCFL , Hydro Pro Graphics, FirstCard Merchant Services, Rotary Club of Apopka , Lake Apopka Natural Gas District , Florida Hospital , WKG Water, and the Zellwood Station Golf Course ; and our Hole Sign Sponsors Something Fishy , Keke's Breakfast Cafe , AOK Tire Mart , ALCOLOCK , and Millikan Battery .
Also, congratulations to Seacoast Bank for winning this year's tournament and our hole-in-one winners Clifton Addison and John Santiago on winning a brand-new grill from Walmart of Apopka and The Home Depot .
We hope to see each of you next year!
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The Board of Directors of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is charged with setting the strategic vision for the organization. The Board is also the governing body and all corporate powers are exercised by and under the authority of the Board of Directors.
We are currently seeking applications from our members who are interested in serving on our Board of Directors. If you are interested, you must must be a current member of the Chamber at the time of application. Additionally, all candidates should possess a willingness to contribute a combination of "time, talent and treasure" to ensure future Chamber membership growth and event success.
To assist the nominating committee in learning more about your background, your service to the Chamber and to the community and the region, please take a few moments to answer the following application and questions below.
The deadline to submit the completed application and questionnaire for consideration is Friday, April 20th (at the close of business - 5:00 p.m.).
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i4 Business Women's Inspired Leadership Awards
On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, several members of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and its President Robert Agrusa, joined i4 Business to celebrate the six honorees at the Women’s Inspired Leadership Awards Luncheon.
We were proud to support this event in which Amy Yoder, the CEO of Anuvia Plant Nutrients, was recognized as this year's Spirit of Innovation award recipient. These awards have become one of the most distinguished recognition banquets of the year.
Please join us in saying congratulations to Amy on receiving this coveted and prestigious honor!
The other 2018 Honorees include:
• Spirit of Advocacy: Wendy Brandon, CEO, Central Florida Regional Hospital
• Spirit of Mentorship: Eunice Choi, Regional Director, Florida Small Business Development Center at UCF
• Spirit of Progress: Laura Kelley, Executive Director, Central Florida Expressway Authority
• Spirit of Engagement: Cecelia Bonifay, Chair, Akerman’s Land Use and Development Practice
• Spirit of Collaboration: Pamela Nabors, President and CEO, CareerSource Central Florida
As business leaders, these women embody inner strength while sparking inspiration, empowerment and resilience. Each has tackled unique challenges, obstacles and trials; only to rise above the flames, shine a light upon the world and ignite lasting legacies unabashedly.
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Breakfast and Learn - Morning Mingle
On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to host our newly rebranded Breakfast and Learn - Morning Mingle at the UCF Business Incubator - Apopka.
Each attendee had an opportunity to network and hear from o ur incredibly inspiring guest speaker (and proud new member of the Chamber), Jeff Piersall , who is a coach, author, speaker, entrepreneur and currently the CEO of SCB Marketing , an innovative content marketing company.
Jeff focused on sharing concepts from his new book "Dog's Don't Bark at Parked Cars: Your GPS in an Era of Hyper-Change," which includes 10 proven core principles that serve as the blocking and tackling of a successful business. The program encourages growth and collaboration on both personal and professional levels by discussing these invaluable lessons and business practices. This presentation also provided individuals and business leaders a guide of necessary tools to properly navigate the exponential change curve our society is experiencing for the next twenty years. These tools will help empower you to own a successful, viable and sustainable business in a free market enterprise across the globe.
The Breakfast and Learn - Morning Mingle is a free professional development and networking event available to all of our Chamber members. We look forward to seeing each of you at our next Morning Mingle on April 10th at the UCF Business Incubator - Apopka.
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Leadership Apopka - Session 4 Recap
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On Thursday, March 29, the 2018 Leadership Apopka class completed its second session. Leadership Apopka is an annual program that is designed to educate future leaders from the Apopka area. This in-depth program creates opportunities for participants to engage with our area’s leading public, private and civic leaders and develop impactful friendships with other professionals from the community. Additionally, participants will observe, interact and learn about the various industries and community assets, that are of great importance to the Apopka area and the Central Florida region.
We'd like to thank the Rebounderz Apopka, CenturyLink, Coca-Cola and Kat's Vine and Tap for hosting us at our last session. Additionally, the Publisher from The Apopka Chief and The Planter John Ricketson, gave the participants an excellent perspective about the history of the Apopka area. Finally, we'd like to give a huge thank you to Panera Bread of Apopka and Jet's Pizza o f Apop ka for sponsoring the delicious food for the participants. The next 2018 Leadership Apopka session will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018.
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Business After Hours -
Kat's Vine & Tap
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted March's Business After Hours on March 22nd, at Kat's Vine & Tap.
Our members had an exciting evening of networking and each of the attendees had the opportunity to enjoy the ambience at Kat's, which is an inviting classy lounge with featured local artist that can be enjoyed while still being able to have a conversation. You never know who might stop by to play a few tunes on their house piano.
Business After Hours is a free monthly networking event available to all of our Chamber members. We will not be hosting a B.A.H. in April and we look forward to seeing each of you at our next B.A.H. that will be hosted by Orlando Health (at the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce) on Thursday, May 17, 2018.
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On March 20th, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to host our monthly new member orientation which included First National Bank of Mount Dora , Baptiste Orthodontics, Kat's Vine & Tap , Herzing University , and Priority One Homes Team at Keller Williams Heritage Realty.
Our new member orientations are an opportunity for us to update each of you on the newest benefits that we have to offer, plus we'd like to learn more about your businesses. If you missed it, we'd love to see you at our next new member orientation on Tuesday, April 17th at the Chamber!
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Welcome our new members to the Apopka Area Chamber!
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Abacus Accounting LLC
Ruth Osborne
2941 West SR 434 Ste 400
Longwood, FL 32779
321-972-5010
Budget Garage Doors, LLC
Timothy Short
1069 Dekleva Drive
Apopka, FL 32712
321-277-6085
Herzing University
Xavier White
1865 State Road 436
Winter Park, FL 32792
407-261-3953
Maynard LeBrun M.H.A., M.S.
Zellwood, FL 32798
maynardlebrun@yahoo.com
707-321-7376
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Publix at Hunt Club Corners
Rod Hart
540 S Hunt Club Boulevard
Apopka, FL 32703
407-862-5255
Publix at Shoppes at Sweetwater
Kenneth Bellido
3883 Wekiva Springs Road
Longwood, Florida 32779
407-788-1804
Publix at Wekiva Plaza
Chad Hayes
1545 Rock Springs Road
Apopka, FL 32712
407-880-4040
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
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Chamber
Breakfast and Learn - Morning Mingle
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
UCF Business Incubator - Apopka
New Member Orientation
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Apopka Session 5
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Ambassador Meeting
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
Apopka Area Business Expo
Tuesday, April 26, 2018
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Apopka Community Center
519 South Central Avenue
Apopka FL, 32703
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Community
Apopka City Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
1:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
Apopka Food Truck Round Up
Saturday, April 5, 2018
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Kit Land Nelson Park
Apopka 2018 Post Session Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, April 12, 2018
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Victory Church
Movie in the Park: Despicable Me 3
Friday, April 13, 2018
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Kit Land Nelson Park
Apopka City Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
12th Annual Health and Fitness Fair
Saturday, April 21, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fran Carlton Center
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Grand Openings
Throughout the month of March, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed our new members to the Apopka area including Fuddruckers, Highland Funeral Home, Self-Help Credit Union and the Walmart Neighborhood Market.
If you would like for your business to be included in a future Ribbon Cutting or ground breaking, please contact Michelle Bankson atMichelle@apopkachamber.org.
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On March 5, 2018, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed our new member, Fuddruckers, with a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony.
Since 1980, Fuddruckers has been obsessed with doing one thing better than anyone else. They were born to create the World's Greatest Hamburgers®. The restaurant chain features a variety of specialty burgers including buffalo, elk, turkey and veggie burgers. Customers build their own burgers with a wide variety of toppings and condiments. The menu also includes chicken sandwiches, salads and milkshakes.
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On March 21, 2018, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce was honored to participate in the dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting of the new Highland Funeral Home in Apopka.
Highland Funeral Home & Highland Memory Gardens offers a variety of unique memorial options and whether there is an immediate need or you are interested in planning ahead, you'll find selections ranging in price and style to accommodate your needs and preference. Having a permanent place of remembrance can be a great comfort to those left behind, and it allows your legacy to continue on for generations to come. Highland Funeral Home & Highland Memory Gardens strives to make it personal.
Thank you for your investment and commitment to the Apopka area!
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Self-Help Federal Credit Union
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On March 22, 2018, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce was excited to participate in the Self-Help Federal Credit Union's (which Apopka’s Community Trust Federal Credit Union joined in 2016) ground breaking on its new branch located at 667 West Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka.
The Self-Help Federal Credit Union's new branch’s improved size and visibility (compared to the current location at 825 South Park Ave.) will help the credit union to more fully serve its members by helping working families gain access to mainstream financial services. The full-service branch will ensure members use of state of the art banking technology, equipment, and convenient access.
Congratulations Self-Help Federal Credit Union and we look forward to celebrating a grand opening in late 2018!
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Walmart Neighborhood Market
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On March 28, 2018, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed our new member, Walmart Neighborhood Market, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration.
The Neighborhood Market is Walmart’s smaller grocery concept, which was launched in 1998 and provides a more convenient shopping experience for customers than the typical Walmart Supercenter. The Supercenters are about 160,000 square feet compared to the Neighborhood Market, which is typically 41,000 square feet and includes a drive-thru pharmacy and fueling station.
The brand-new Walmart Neighborhood Market, located at the corner of East Semoran Blvd and Balmy Beach Drive, features a wide variety of products, including fresh produce, deli foods, fresh meat and dairy items, health and beauty aids, one-hour photo and traditional photo developing services, drive-through pharmacies, stationery and paper goods, pet supplies, and household chemicals.
Thank you for making a commitment to the Apopka area and for supporting our community!
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Apopka Area Chamber Update - April 3, 2018
Women in Business & Leadership Luncheon
2018 Apopka Area Chamber Golf Classic
On Friday, March 1st, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted our 2018 Golf Classic, a signature event of the Chamber. We had nearly 100 players and all of the attendees enjoyed a fun and challenging golf course, great next working opportunities, and several opportunities for prizes.
We extend our most sincere appreciation to our generous sponsors for their commitment in this successful event, including our Presenting Sponsor Waste Management ; our Premier Sponsors Mullinax Ford of Central Florida , Specialty Management Company of Central Florida , BJ's Towing , Arrowsmith Realty, Inc. , Legacy Funeral Group, Community Health Centers - CHCFL , Hydro Pro Graphics, FirstCard Merchant Services, Rotary Club of Apopka , Lake Apopka Natural Gas District , Florida Hospital , WKG Water, and the Zellwood Station Golf Course ; and our Hole Sign Sponsors Something Fishy , Keke's Breakfast Cafe , AOK Tire Mart , ALCOLOCK , and Millikan Battery .Also, congratulations to Seacoast Bank for winning this year's tournament and our hole-in-one winners Clifton Addison and John Santiago on winning a brand-new grill from Walmart of Apopka and The Home Depot .We hope to see each of you next year!
Are you interested in serving on the Apopka Area Chamber Board of Directors?The Board of Directors of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is charged with setting the strategic vision for the organization. The Board is also the governing body and all corporate powers are exercised by and under the authority of the Board of Directors.We are currently seeking applications from our members who are interested in serving on our Board of Directors. If you are interested, you must must be a current member of the Chamber at the time of application. Additionally, all candidates should possess a willingness to contribute a combination of "time, talent and treasure" to ensure future Chamber membership growth and event success.To assist the nominating committee in learning more about your background, your service to the Chamber and to the community and the region, please take a few moments to answer the following application and questions below.The deadline to submit the completed application and questionnaire for consideration is Friday, April 20th (at the close of business - 5:00 p.m.).
i4 Business Women's Inspired Leadership AwardsOn Wednesday, March 7, 2018, several members of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and its President Robert Agrusa, joined i4 Business to celebrate the six honorees at the Women’s Inspired Leadership Awards Luncheon.We were proud to support this event in which Amy Yoder, the CEO of Anuvia Plant Nutrients, was recognized as this year's Spirit of Innovation award recipient. These awards have become one of the most distinguished recognition banquets of the year.Please join us in saying congratulations to Amy on receiving this coveted and prestigious honor!The other 2018 Honorees include:• Spirit of Advocacy: Wendy Brandon, CEO, Central Florida Regional Hospital• Spirit of Mentorship: Eunice Choi, Regional Director, Florida Small Business Development Center at UCF• Spirit of Progress: Laura Kelley, Executive Director, Central Florida Expressway Authority• Spirit of Engagement: Cecelia Bonifay, Chair, Akerman’s Land Use and Development Practice• Spirit of Collaboration: Pamela Nabors, President and CEO, CareerSource Central FloridaAs business leaders, these women embody inner strength while sparking inspiration, empowerment and resilience. Each has tackled unique challenges, obstacles and trials; only to rise above the flames, shine a light upon the world and ignite lasting legacies unabashedly.
Breakfast and Learn - Morning MingleOn Tuesday, March 13, 2018, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to host our newly rebranded Breakfast and Learn - Morning Mingle at the UCF Business Incubator - Apopka.Each attendee had an opportunity to network and hear from o ur incredibly inspiring guest speaker (and proud new member of the Chamber), Jeff Piersall , who is a coach, author, speaker, entrepreneur and currently the CEO of SCB Marketing , an innovative content marketing company.Jeff focused on sharing concepts from his new book "Dog's Don't Bark at Parked Cars: Your GPS in an Era of Hyper-Change," which includes 10 proven core principles that serve as the blocking and tackling of a successful business. The program encourages growth and collaboration on both personal and professional levels by discussing these invaluable lessons and business practices. This presentation also provided individuals and business leaders a guide of necessary tools to properly navigate the exponential change curve our society is experiencing for the next twenty years. These tools will help empower you to own a successful, viable and sustainable business in a free market enterprise across the globe.The Breakfast and Learn - Morning Mingle is a free professional development and networking event available to all of our Chamber members. We look forward to seeing each of you at our next Morning Mingle on April 10th at the UCF Business Incubator - Apopka.
Leadership Apopka - Session 4 RecapOn Thursday, March 29, the 2018 Leadership Apopka class completed its second session. Leadership Apopka is an annual program that is designed to educate future leaders from the Apopka area. This in-depth program creates opportunities for participants to engage with our area’s leading public, private and civic leaders and develop impactful friendships with other professionals from the community. Additionally, participants will observe, interact and learn about the various industries and community assets, that are of great importance to the Apopka area and the Central Florida region.We'd like to thank the Rebounderz Apopka, CenturyLink, Coca-Cola and Kat's Vine and Tap for hosting us at our last session. Additionally, the Publisher from The Apopka Chief and The Planter John Ricketson, gave the participants an excellent perspective about the history of the Apopka area. Finally, we'd like to give a huge thank you to Panera Bread of Apopka and Jet's Pizza o f Apop ka for sponsoring the delicious food for the participants. The next 2018 Leadership Apopka session will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018.
New Member OrientationOn March 20th, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to host our monthly new member orientation which included First National Bank of Mount Dora , Baptiste Orthodontics, Kat's Vine & Tap , Herzing University , and Priority One Homes Team at Keller Williams Heritage Realty.Our new member orientations are an opportunity for us to update each of you on the newest benefits that we have to offer, plus we'd like to learn more about your businesses. If you missed it, we'd love to see you at our next new member orientation on Tuesday, April 17th at the Chamber!
FuddruckersOn March 5, 2018, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed our new member, Fuddruckers, with a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony.Since 1980, Fuddruckers has been obsessed with doing one thing better than anyone else. They were born to create the World's Greatest Hamburgers®. The restaurant chain features a variety of specialty burgers including buffalo, elk, turkey and veggie burgers. Customers build their own burgers with a wide variety of toppings and condiments. The menu also includes chicken sandwiches, salads and milkshakes.Congratulations to the Fuddruckers of Apopka franchise owner Nick Videla and welcome to the Apopka area!Highland Funeral HomeOn March 21, 2018, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce was honored to participate in the dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting of the new Highland Funeral Home in Apopka.Highland Funeral Home & Highland Memory Gardens offers a variety of unique memorial options and whether there is an immediate need or you are interested in planning ahead, you'll find selections ranging in price and style to accommodate your needs and preference. Having a permanent place of remembrance can be a great comfort to those left behind, and it allows your legacy to continue on for generations to come. Highland Funeral Home & Highland Memory Gardens strives to make it personal.Thank you for your investment and commitment to the Apopka area!
Self-Help Federal Credit UnionOn March 22, 2018, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce was excited to participate in the Self-Help Federal Credit Union's (which Apopka’s Community Trust Federal Credit Union joined in 2016) ground breaking on its new branch located at 667 West Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka.The Self-Help Federal Credit Union's new branch’s improved size and visibility (compared to the current location at 825 South Park Ave.) will help the credit union to more fully serve its members by helping working families gain access to mainstream financial services. The full-service branch will ensure members use of state of the art banking technology, equipment, and convenient access.Congratulations Self-Help Federal Credit Union and we look forward to celebrating a grand opening in late 2018!
Walmart Neighborhood MarketOn March 28, 2018, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed our new member, Walmart Neighborhood Market, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration.The Neighborhood Market is Walmart’s smaller grocery concept, which was launched in 1998 and provides a more convenient shopping experience for customers than the typical Walmart Supercenter. The Supercenters are about 160,000 square feet compared to the Neighborhood Market, which is typically 41,000 square feet and includes a drive-thru pharmacy and fueling station.The brand-new Walmart Neighborhood Market, located at the corner of East Semoran Blvd and Balmy Beach Drive, features a wide variety of products, including fresh produce, deli foods, fresh meat and dairy items, health and beauty aids, one-hour photo and traditional photo developing services, drive-through pharmacies, stationery and paper goods, pet supplies, and household chemicals.Thank you for making a commitment to the Apopka area and for supporting our community!
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