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Leadership Winter Haven Informational Event
2018-06-05 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Winter Haven Chamber Auditorium
Leadership Winter Haven Informational Event: Everyone Bring One (that’s you alumni!)
Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Chamber Auditorium

The Everyone Bring One event is an informational happy hour for those individuals interested in learning more about the program. Alumni are encouraged to attend to share their stories and to bring prospective participants. Bring a guest (or 2 or maybe 3!) and join us on Tuesday June 5th, between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. You do not have to be a guest of alum to attend, just have an interest in the program. There will be a prize for whichever alum registers the most guests in attendance on that evening. RSVP to Jennifer at jennifer@winterhavenchamber.com.

Haines City Chamber Annual Youth Leadership & Scholarship Golf Tournment
2018-06-02 08:00 - 17:00
The Chamber’s 6th Annual Youth Leadership & Scholarship Golf Tournament , will be held Saturday, June 2nd, at Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club! Win cash & raffle prizes while helping raise funds for the Chamber’s Youth Leadership & Scholarship programs. Teams will play a 4 person scramble format.

Teams still available! Click HERE for the Application.

Sponsorships available!
Click HERE for the Sponsorship form.
Thank you to our current sponsors:

Platinum: City of Haines City; Citizens Bank & Trust
Exclusive Awards Lunch Sponsor:
Jarrett Gordon Ford Davenport
Par 3 Sponsors: Florida Caribbean Distillers; Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center; Polk State College
Putting Contest Sponsor: State Representative
Sam Killebrew

Call the Chamber for more information – 863-422-3751

Memorial Day
2018-05-28 08:00 - 17:00
Memorial Day
Bank Closed

Auburndale Chamber Luncheon
2018-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Rec Hall
Auburndale Chamber Luncheon
12pm – 1pm
Rec Hall

Lakeland Chamber, EMERGE
2018-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Back to Calendar Federal Bar of Lakeland, 124 S Tennessee Ave, Lakeland, FL, 33801, United States
Name: EMERGE Lakeland – Follow the Leaders
Date: May 22, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Event Description:
Join EMERGE for a night of fun, food, and drinks, and hear from great local non-profit leaders. There will be a NEW format this year at NEW downtown location.
Event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket. Cash/Credit bar also available.

Back to Calendar Federal Bar of Lakeland
124 S Tennessee Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801Tuesday, May 22, 2018
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM(863) 688-8551, Ext. 230
Fees/Admission:
Member – $15.00
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Non-Member – $20.00

Ribbon Cutting Lakeland, Mission BBQ
2018-05-21 12:00 - 12:30 | Mission BBQ, 4014 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL, 33813, United States

Kiwanis Club, 21st Serving the Children Charity Golf Tournament
2018-05-19 07:30 - 14:00 | Country Club of Winter Haven, 4200 Club Rd S, Winter Haven, FL, 33881, United States
Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven 21st annual Serving the Children Charity Golf Tournament

May 19 @ 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven will be hosting our 21st annual golf tournament May 19th at the beautiful Country Club of Winter Haven. $125 player/$500 team.
This year we are also excited to host a Kickoff event party May 17th at the Packing House at Grove Roots. Tickets are $35 sold separately.
For kickoff tickets, golf registration or sponsor opportunities, please visit: http://www.winterhavenkiwanis.org/golf

Bartow Chamber, Leadership XVII Graduation
2018-05-17 17:30 - 19:45 | Polk State College Clear Springs Advanced Technolo, 310 Technology Drive, Bartow, FL, 33830, United States
Event Name:
Leadership Bartow XVII Graduation

Event Type(s):
Chamber Event

Description:

You and your guests are cordially invited to the graduation ceremony for the
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce Leadership Bartow Class XVII
Thursday, May 17, 2018
5:30 p.m. Social
6:30 p.m. Graduation Ceremony
Polk State College Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center
310 Technology Drive, Bartow, Florida
Please RSVP to 863-533-7125 or virginia@bartowchamber.com by Tuesday, May 15, 2018, or use the registration below.

Event Date:
05-17-18

Event Time:
05:30 PM – 07:45 PM Eastern

Location:
Polk State College Clear Springs Advanced Technolo
310 Technology Drive
Bartow, FL 33830click here for Google Maps
click here for Mapquest

Contact Person:
Virginia Condello
(phone: 863-533-7125)

Polk County Sheriff's Office Annual Awards Ceremony
2018-05-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Lake Eva, Haines City
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Annual Awards Ceremony

2018-05-15 17:30 - 22:00 | RP Funding Center
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce – Event Information

Event Name:
United Way of Central Florida 2018 Annual Meeting

Event Type(s):
Member Event

Description:
UWCF 2018 Annual Meeting and award presentation.
$50/pp – Dinner Served

Event Date:
05-15-18

Contact Person:
Tara Young
(phone: 863-648-1500)

Details:
$50 per person
Dinner will be provided.

Links:
http://www.uwcf.org

Outlook/vCalendar:
click on the date(s) to add to your calendar:
05-15-18

Lakeland Business After Hours
2018-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | RP Funding Center
Name: Business After Hours with The Phantom of the Youkey Theatre
Date: May 15, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:
You won’t want to miss this! For one night only! It’s the Business After Hours with The Phantom of the Youkey Theatre! Join us to discover what the creative team at RP Funding Center puts together for our monthly networking event.

Meet new contacts!
Reconnect with fellow members!
The teen CEOs from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Polk County (YEA! Polk) will also be there – displaying their product and services at a special trade show.

Back to Calendar RP Funding Center
701 W Lime St
Lakeland, FL 33801Tuesday, May 15, 2018
5:30 pm – 7:00 pmKatie McBride (863) 688-8551 ext 236Fees/Admission:
$10 investors | $30 non-members
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Haines City Chamber, After Hours Event
2018-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, Davenport, FL, United States
Join us for a Business After Hours event at
Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center!
Event : Business After Hours
Location : Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, FL
Date : Tuesday, May 15th
Time : 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Check out their new state of the art equipment, enjoy amazing food,
networking with friends, door prizes & more!
RSVP to the Chamber by Friday, May 11th – 863-422-3751 or info@hainescitychamber.com

Frostproof Chamber Luncheon
2018-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Frostproof City Hall, 111 West 1st Street, Frostproof, FL, 33843, United States
When Tue, May 15, 12pm – 1pm
Where City Hall, 111 West 1st Street, Frostproof, FL 33843
Description Join us for our Monthly “Third Tuesday Luncheon!” We have guest speakers, and lunch is included for $10!

Lakeland Chamber Mission BBQ
2018-05-14 12:00 - 12:30 | Mission BBQ, 4014 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL, 33813, United States
Name: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Mission BBQ
Date: May 14, 2018
Time: 12:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Event Description:
Come and celebrate the ribbon cutting event for Lakeland’s newest restaurant, Mission BBQ.

Back to Calendar 4014 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33813Monday, May 7, 2018
11:00 AM (863) 688-8551, Ext. 239Fees/Admission:
Free.
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Mother's Day
2018-05-13

Ribbon Cutting Lakeland Chamber
2018-05-12 09:00 - 09:30 | Lakeland Library Lawn
Name: Ribbon Cutting for the MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire
Date: May 12, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

Event Description:
Join us for the Ribbon Cutting for the 2018 MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire event on Saturday, May 12 at 9:00 a.m. The Ribbon Cutting will take place at the Lakeland Library Lawn. See you there!

Winter Haven Chamber, She Knows Where She's Going Luncheon
2018-05-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Polk State College, student center, Avenue H NE, Winter Haven, FL, 33881, United States
Join us to celebrate the 27th anniversary of the She Knows Where She’s Going luncheon.

Friday, May 11, 2018 12:00 Noon – 1:30 AM EST
Student Center
Polk State College Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881

The 27th anniversary celebration luncheon will honor all past honerees and celebrate four outstanding women who are recognized as leaders and role models for the girls and young women of Greater Winter Haven.
Join us to celebrate this years wonderful honorees:

Elizabeth Ann Birdsong – George Jenkins Award
Dr. Nanette Rodgers – Julie Pope Award
Jacqueline Byrd – Virgina Snively Award
Terri Nelson – Ralph & Alice Thompson Award

Tickets are $50 per person.

To purchase tickets or to register as a sponsor – and help our girls, be STRONG, SMART & BOLD please call Peggy at Girls Inc of Winter Haven on 863-967-2864 or click HERE

Seminole Club of Polk County
2018-05-11 11:00 - 18:00 | Lone Palm Golf Club, 800 Lone Palm Drive, Lakeland, FL, 33815, United States
Seminole Boosters Spring Tour – Polk County
Seminole Golf Tournament & Lunch with Willie Taggart
Friday, May 11th, 2018
11:00 am (Doors Open) – 12:00 pm (Lunch Begins) – 1:30 pm (Golf Shotgun)
Lone Palm Golf Club – 800 Lone Palm Drive – Lakeland, FL 33815
Join us as we welcome Coach Taggart to Polk County! Gene Deckerhoff and Coach Taggart will preview what our Seminoles have coming up for 2018. Enjoy a special lunch program with Coach Taggart and Gene, access to a silent auction, and then grab your clubs for the annual Polk Noles Golf Tournament! Reserve your spot by registering below.
For questions regarding this event, please contact Jennifer Wright at Jennifer.Wright@publix.com. We look forward to
seeing you in Lakeland!

Bartow Chamber, Fun Thursday
2018-05-10 17:00 - 18:30 | bartow Muncipal Airport, 5993 Airport Blvd, Bartow
Thursday, May 10, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
BARTOW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FUN THURSDAY
JOHN HELMS RECEPTION
Bartow Municipal Airport

Haines City Chamber Luncheon
2018-05-10 11:45 - 13:00 | Lake Eva, Haines City
Event Name:
Chamber Luncheon – Fraud Protection Update from State Attorney Brian Haas

Event Time:
11:45 AM – 01:00 PM Eastern

Location:
Lake Eva Event Center
799 Johns Avenue
Haines City, FL 33884

Contact Person:
Chamber Staff
(phone: 8634223751)

Details:
Join us for a “Spring Themed” luncheon with an update on Fraud Protection from State Attorney Brian Haas.

Dundee Chamber Luncheon
2018-05-08 11:45 - 13:00 | Dundee Chamber, 310 E. Main Street, Dundee, FL, 33838, United States
Name: May Luncheon
Date: May 8, 2018
Time: 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Lakeland Achievement Academy's Top Chef of Polk County
2018-05-07 18:30 - 21:00 | RP Funding Center
Achievement Academy’s Top Chef of Polk County
Date: May 7, 2018 Website: Achievement Academy’s Top Chef of Polk County Achievement Academy’s 4th Annual Top Chef of Polk County Event has changed its format this year. There will be a tasting of signature dishes from Polk County’s leading chefs while raising much needed funds for children with special needs. As many as 12 chefs will create and prepare their signature dish (tapas style) accompanied with a wine or libation that complements the flavors of the dish. All guests will have the opportunity to try all of the chef’s signature dishes. Chefs are encouraged to create an ambience at their dining stations as unique as their culinary creations. Guests are invited to enjoy cocktails from the cash bar with live music while they view and judge the unique table décor at each dining station. Chefs are asked to donate an item for the auction which takes place that evening. Auction items will range from restaurant gift certificates and gourmet baskets, to dinner cooked at a guest’s home by the chef. Guests will judge each chef on their creation to award the title of “People’s Choice Award—Savory” and “People’s Choice Award—Sweet.” Guests will rate each dining station to award the “Top Table Décor.” The chef that raises the most funds for Achievement Academy through their donated auction item/s and online voting will earn the “Top Philanthropic Chef” award. Finally, guests will vote on the overall “Top Chef of Polk County 2018.”

Event Description:
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Name: Achievement Academy’s Top Chef of Polk County

Back to Calendar RP Funding Center
701 W Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33815Monday, May 7, 2018
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.Stacy Williams-Myers, CFRE Fees/Admission:
Sponsorships available
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Lakeland Ribbon Cutting
2018-05-07 11:00 - 11:30 | Mission BBQ, 4014 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL, 33813, United States
RIBBON CUTTING: MISSION BBQ
Monday, May 7, 2018
11:00 AM
4014 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33813

The Kentucky Derby Day
2018-05-05 16:00 - 21:00
The Kentucky Derby Day Party is just around the corner… get your tickets today – tickets sell out fast!
Saturday, May 5, 2018 4:00 p.m.
Rocking H. Ranch
Lakeland, FL
Proceeds support Catholic Charities Polk County programs such as Family Stability, Lakeland Activity Center for Seniors and Agape Mission Markets

Here is how you can help:
· Sponsor a table of ten starting at $1,000
· Donate items to the auction such as wine, jewelry, gift baskets, gift cards
· Volunteer on the planning committee

Your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, mint juleps, dinner and desserts (traditional Derby fare). Cash bar added this year with assorted beer and wine. Enjoy the silent and live auction, racing games and hat contests for men and women.

To reserve tickets, become a sponsor or to volunteer call Renee Baker: 407-451-5315

Renee Baker
Special Events Coordinator |Catholic Charities of Central Florida
1819 N Semoran Blvd | Orlando, FL 32807
P: 407-658-1818 Ext 2121 | F: 407-382-1340
rbaker@cflcc.org | www.cflcc.org

Polk County Harvest Celebration
2018-05-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Lake Eva, Haines City
Details

Date:
May 4
Time:

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Cost:
$100

Organizer

Carole McKenzie
Phone:
(863) 533-0561
Email:
carolem@pcfb.org

Venue

Lake Eva Event Center

799 Johns Ave
Haines City, FL 33844 United States + Google Map

Lake Wales Chamber Gala
2018-05-03 18:00 - 21:30 | West Gate River Ranch, Lake Wales

Lakeland Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
2018-05-03 07:30 - 09:00 | RP Funding Center
Please join us for the 21st Annual Lakeland Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast being held at 7:30 A.M. on May 3, 2018 at The RP Funding Center. If you need detailed information about the breakfast, please send an e-mail to rjchilds77@gmail.com . If you have reserved your table on-line in the past or wish to do so this year, please click on this link – RESERVE TABLE NOW
Contact Citrus Center Kiwanis for cost of the event.

Multi Chamber Mixer
2018-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 | All Saints Academy, Winter Haven
MULTI CHAMBER MIXER!
All Greater Bartow Chamber members are invited to this MULTI-CHAMBER MIXER at All Saints Academy on Tuesday, May, 1, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. Network with new friends from neighboring chambers while enjoying refreshments and exploring All Saints Academy’s Innovation Studio at 5001 FL-540, Winter Haven, FL 33880.
Contact Bartow Chamber of Commerce 863-533-7125, for more information

Haines City Advisory Board Meeting
2018-05-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Southern Dunes, Haines City
Members Only

The Lakeland Derby
2018-04-27 17:00 - 21:00
5:30pm – Gates Open on Lake Mirror
6:15pm – Race One: The Maiden Voyage(High School Race)
6:45pm – Race Two: Leaders of Polk – Derby Dash
7:30pm – Race Three: The Lakeland Derby – Sponsors’ Race
8:15pm – Live Entertainment
9:15pm – Fireworks
Contact: 863-606-1552 or www.LVIM.net
