• Apopka Area Chamber Update - July 2018

     
    Apopka Area Chamber Monthly Update -
    August 6, 2018
     
    FEATURED STORIES
     
    Be on the lookout for our brand-new website
    The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is very excited to announce that we will be launching a brand-new website soon. This new website will have a modern look along with interactive member pages that will allow for you to create job postings, view member-to-member deals, stay up to date with upcoming community and chamber events and learn more about the Apopka area.
     
    As we get closer to our live date, we'll be scheduling a time frame to educate our members on how you can best promote your business through our new website.
     
    Stay tuned!
     
    Business After Hours - Hosted by
    UCF Business Incubator
     
    The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted July's Business After Hours on July 26th, at the UCF Business Incubator in Apopka.
     
    This awesome evening of fellowship and networking included plenty of food and refreshments from several Chamber members including Marco's Pizza, Sus Hi Eatstation, Beef 'O' Brady's and Something Fishy. Plus, this was a fantastic opportunity to reach new and returning chamber members, all in one exciting evening! Finally, we want to thank Orange County Commissioner Rod Love for joining us!
     
    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 Sams's Club in Apopka on Thursday, August 30, 2018.
     
     
    Farewell...
    On Friday, July 27th, we celebrated the last day of our Apopka Youth Works intern, Jackie Baez-Lloyd. Jackie was a fantastic addition to our office over the past few months and we wish her the best of luck as she begins college soon!
     
    Apopka Youth Works is a partnership between the  City of Apopka and CareerSource Central Florida  that provides Apopka-area high school juniors and seniors a unique opportunity to explore a variety of rewarding careers in the Apopka area.
     
    Plus, it prepares young people for their first entry into the workplace by teaming them up with local businesses that will guide them through a summer of fulfilling and educational employment.
     
    New Member Orientation
     
     
    Our Chamber is growing everyday! On July 17th, 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  Chris Scarborough  -  Northwestern Mutual  Primary Residential Mortgage Inc.  Ann Agee, Realtor  St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores Orlando CareerSource Central Florida  Insight Credit Union , and  KB Homes to the Chamber!
     
    Plus we were ecstatic to have several of our Ambassadors join us including Cory Miller Betty Jankun  Kathy Hopper  Leanne Fleischer  and Charlie Goodwin!
     
    Welcome our new Partner to the Apopka Area Chamber!
    Dealer Services
    John Burgett
    2166 South Orange Blossom Trail
    Apopka, Florida 32703
    407-464-0555
     
    And welcome our new members to the Apopka Area Chamber!
     
     
    Career Source Central Florida 
    Pamela Nabors
    390 North Orange Avenue, Suite #700
    Orlando, Florida 32801
    407-531-1222
     
    Lisa E, LLC dba Lisa E Hemp CBD
    Lisa Eichenblatt
    878 Evergreen Avenue
    Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701
    407-595-2592
     
    Upcoming Calendar of Events
     
     
    Chamber
     
    Orange County Mayoral Debate
    Wednesday, August 8, 2018
    6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
     
    Walmart Supercenter Apopka
    Re-Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
    Friday, August 10, 2018
    7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
    1700 South Orange Blossom Trail
    Apopka, FL 32703
     
    Hollis Kendall Agency and KJ's Bail Bonds Ribbon Cutting
    Monday, August 13, 2018
    3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    235 East 5th Street
    Apopka, FL 32703
     
    Breakfast & Learn - Morning Mingle
    Tuesday, August 14, 2018
    7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
    UCF Business Incubator
    325 S McGee Ave.
    Apopka, FL 32703
    
    Leadership Apopka Session 8
    Thursday, August 16, 2018
     
    New Member Orientation
    Tuesday, August 21, 2018
    9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
    Apopka Area Chamber Building
    180 East Main Street
    Apopka, FL 32703
     
    Business After Hours – Sam’s Club
    Thursday, August 30, 2018
    5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    1500 S Orange Blossom Trail
    Apopka, FL 32712
     
    Community
     
    Wednesday, August 15, 2018
    7:00 PM 
    120 East Main Street
    Apopka, FL 32703
     
    COOKIES & MILK WITH A COP
    Saturday, August 18, 2018
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
    Northwest Orange/Apopka Library
     
    Become a Take Stock in Children mentor Today!
     
     
    Interested in getting more for your membership?
     
    Businesses today reflect a wide range of structures and sizes. Therefore, not all memberships are one-size-fits-all. The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the need for transparency of our chamber benefits, as well as diversity in investment options that fit the vision of the chamber "to build a prosperous and sustainable community." To take your chamber membership to the next level, please give us a call and ask us about our new Lead and Connect Membership tiers.
     
     
    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.
     
    If you’re interested in serving as an Ambassador, please contact Holly Jordan Condrey at 407.886.1441 orholly@apopkachamber.org for more information.