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CHAMBER CONNECTIONS
May 2017
In this issue: President’s Message
New Members &
Ribbon Cuttings
Ambassador Corner
May Anniversaries
Community Flyers
Reverse Raffle
Bike Fest
Bowling Tournament
May Calendar
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce
106 N. Evers Street Plant City, FL 33563 | 813.754.3707 | PlantCity.org
We’re off to the Races Join us on May 11th for our annual Reverse Raffle—Kentucky Derby Style
The first Kentucky Derby was held in 1875; the Chamber’s first
Reverse Raffle was held in 2013; join us on May 11th and celebrate
both! Our annual Reverse Raffle awards the grand prize of $1,500
cash to the person holding the last ticket drawn instead of the first
and only 100 tickets will be sold for this event.
If a one in one hundred shot at $1,500 isn’t enough to convince you,
your ticket also includes access to the silent auction, 2 drink tickets,
and heavy Hors d’oeuvres. Plus, you get to wear your best derby
day attire! You must be present to win, so be sure to reserve your
ticket by calling us at (813) 754-3707 today!
Did you know?
The Kentucky Derby main track is 10 furlongs or 1.25 miles long
20 horses compete in the Kentucky Derby each year
The winning purse is $2 million
Follow us on Facebook for more #DerbyDetails
Facebook.com/PlantCityChamber
THANK YOU TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO THE CHAMBER.
Chair of the Board Yvonne Fry Fryed Egg Productions
Chair Elect Jason Jones Advantage Restoration & Contracting
Immediate Past Chairman Brian West Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Treasurer Edwena Haney Hopewell Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
VC: Membership Division Courtney Paat State Farm Insurance
VC: Community Programs Development Division Clark Smith Suncoast Credit Union
VC: Economic Impact Division Karen Kerr South Florida Baptist Hospital
VC: Community & Governmental Affairs Division Martyn Clay, Ed.D. Hillsborough Community College
Director: Carole Wright Myers & Wright, P.A.
Director: Charles Harris Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Director: Irene Castillo Raulerson Castillo Westlake & Company
Director: Jamey Moody James S. Moody, III
Director: Jim Scott Jarrett-Scott Ford
Director: Ken Gibbs Jack T. Gibbs, Realtors
Director: Matt Buzza Platinum Bank
Director: Paul Hackney Sunshine Bank
Director: Susan Sullivan Plant City High School
Director: Tom Pollock Platinum Bank
Director: William Thomas, Jr. Improvement League of Plant City, Inc.
2017 Trustees THANK YOU TO OUR TRUSTEES FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE CHAMBER AND TO OUR COMMUNITY.
Board of Directors
“BUSINESS BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY” IS MORE THAN A SLOGAN— IT’S A PROMISE.
President’s Message
Members:
Our annual Reverse Raffle is next week! If you have not
done so already, please be sure to purchase your raffle
ticket, we have a few left, but they are going quick! This is
the one time that you don’t want your ticket called because
the last person standing will win $1,500! We’ll be out at
1916 Irish Pub this year and the theme is Kentucky Derby -
don’t forget to wear your best derby day attire! Your ticket
includes entrance into the Pub, access to the silent auction,
two drink tickets, and heavy Hors d’oeuvres. Hope to see
each of you soon!
Our mission at the Chamber is to provide our members with the tools they need to
grow their businesses. As such, I’m excited to announce that we’ve now hired a
Membership Director to serve the needs of our members. Please join me in wel-
coming Norm Nelson to the Plant City Chamber! Norm comes with 3 years of mem-
bership experience from the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce located in
Tennessee and is excited to be a part of the greater Plant City community.
Make it a great May! Christine
Chamber Staff: Christine Miller, President
Lydia Smith-Eugene, Office Coordinator
Laura Leslie, TIC/ Vendor Coordinator
Norm Nelson, Membership Director
Bree Wilson, Communications Coordinator
Norm Nelson,
Membership Director
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CHAMBER MEMBERS
New Members
Tim’s Appliance Repair March 28, 2017
9715 Lithia Pinecrest Road Lithia, FL 33547 (813) 404-6943
[Appliances - Sales & Service]
Universal Insurance of Plant City Inc.
March 31, 2017 1501 S. Alexander
Suite 101 Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 752-6742 http://univinspc.com/
[Insurance]
Southern Strategy Group April 3, 2017
201 E Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 563-4100
[Government]
Hometown Painters
April 5, 2017 Plant City, FL 33564
(813) 451-3544 https://www.facebook.com/
Hometownpainters [Painting - Contractors & Painters]
Ribbon Cuttings are an excellent way to showcase your business and
generate publicity; they’re posted on our Facebook page, in the Plant City
Observer, and in our monthly newsletter Chamber Connections. If you
haven’t had a ribbon cutting, or have recently remodeled or moved, call us
to schedule a ribbon cutting for your business today!
Captain Ship Fish Market The Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting
for Captain Ship Fish Market on Thursday, April 27th. Captain Ship Fish Market is a family owned business located at 3418 West Baker Street in Plant City, FL. The idea to open The Captain Ship Seafood Market was the response to Plant City’s need for fresh seafood. They are committed to supporting the community by hiring locally and primarily working with local distributors to provide our neighbors with the freshest seafood possible. They ask that you will continue to partner with them to make this place a real asset to Plant City and surrounding communities.
Ribbon Cuttings
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings:
Tuesday, May 2nd:Save the Moment
Thursday, May 4th: Universal Insurance
Tuesday, May 16: Axiom Bank
Thursday, May 25: The Law Office of Makar, P.A.
OUR CHAMBER AMBASSADORS ARE SECOND TO NONE
Ambassador Corner
Congratulations to Team One, Chamber Ambassador Team of the Month!
Team members: Dean Pfeffer, Verna
McKelvin, Chuck Sullivan, Michelle Valdes, Pat Pogue, Karen Crumley
Congratulations to
Alice Bullard, Chamber
Ambassador of the month
MAY CHAMBER MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Member Anniversaries
30+ Years
Tampa Electric Company
Jack T. Gibbs, Realtors
Sunshine Bank
Florida Strawberry Festival
Paradise, Inc.
South Florida Baptist Hospital
City Properties Company
One Blood
Feola Insurance Agency
20+ Years
Plant City Lock & Key
Southern Environmental Sciences
James Hardie Building Products, Inc.
Wetherington Tractor Service, Inc.
Dart Container Corporation
Family Bowl
GFWC Woman's Club of Plant City
Marlin James, Inc.
Plant City Lions Club
10+ Years
Hillsborough County FFA Federation
Pregnancy Care Center of Plant City
Al Berry
Jewellco Roofing
Timothy R. Kip, Family Estate
Advisors, Inc.
Heron Publishing
Carapezza Construction & Roofing
Co.
Plant City Daybreak Rotary
Santa Sweets, Inc.
Brewington's Towing & Recovery
J.M. Stare Construction
Payne Air Conditioning and Heating,
Inc.
Hi Performance Designs, Inc.
Canco General Contractors, Inc.
Jewellco Roofing
5+ Years
Plant City Community Church of the
Nazarene
Master Craft Memorials
I-4 Power
Everyday Blessings, Inc.
Caring Concepts Chiropractic Clinic
1-4 Years
Greater New Hope Anointed
Ministries
Central Florida Speech & Hearing
Center
ACTS 360
Alan's Air Conditioning
BLI Biblical Leadership Institute
American Veterans Post 44
Ace Realty Advisors
Chastain-Skillman, Inc.
Hakeem Investments Florida, LLLP
First Baptist Church of Midway
All United Automotive
Liberty National Insurance
Gary Dolgin, Attorney at Law
Happy's Home Centers, Inc.
Trudie's Haven
72HRPrint.com
Heron Publishing
MAY EVENTS, CONTESTS, EXPOS, AND ALL THINGS PLANT CITY
Community Event Flyers
MAY EVENTS, CONTESTS, EXPOS, AND ALL THINGS PLANT CITY
Community Event Flyers
MAY EVENTS, CONTESTS, EXPOS, AND ALL THINGS PLANT CITY
Community Event Flyers
MAY EVENTS, CONTESTS, EXPOS, AND ALL THINGS PLANT CITY
Community Event Flyers
MAY EVENTS, CONTESTS, EXPOS, AND ALL THINGS PLANT CITY
Community Event Flyers
INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP, GET INVOLVED
Involvement Opportunities
Wednesday, May 3rd at 8:00am
INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP, GET INVOLVED
Involvement Opportunities
MAY EVENTS, CONTESTS, EXPOS, AND ALL THINGS PLANT CITY
May Calendar
106 North Evers Street Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 754-3707
PlantCity.org
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