14112 8th Street

Dade City, FL 33525

Board of Directors

President: Jason Sasser, CBRE

President Elect: Dr. Ed Goolsby, Pasco-Hernando State College

Vice President: Matt Maggard, Maggard Law Firm, PA

Treasurer: Julie Cotton, Lynch, Cotton, & Assoc., PA

Secretary: Carrie Carlberg, San Antonio Citizens FCU

Past President: Dr. Randy Stovall, Retired

Jason Newmyer, Administrator AdventHealth Dade City

Bobby Van Allen, Farm Bureau Insurance

Cliff Martin, Jarrett Ford

Dan Crunk, AdventHealth Zephyrhills

Dr. Paula O’Neil, Leadership Solutions, LLC

Dr. Melanie Storms, Saint Leo University

Frank Notarianni, Dade City Places

Jimmy Adcock, Tampa Electric Company

Kelly Sinn, Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc.

Larry Guilford, Make A Difference

Melanie Armstrong, The Garden Café

Sister Roberta Bailey, O.S.B., Benedictine Sisters of Florida

Stephen Lee, Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club

Steve Hickman, First National Bank of Pasco

Todd Batchelor, Beef O’Brady’s-Dade City & The Brass Tap

Honorary Members:

Charlotte Kiefer and Sylvia Young

Executive Director: John Moors

Email: jmoors@dadecitychamber.org

Senior Administrative Assistant: Melody Floyd

Email: mfloyd@dadecitychamber.org

Administrative Assistant: Jo Uber

Email: juber@dadecitychamber.org

Photographer: Richard Riley

Email: rkr@yahoo.com

Mission Statement “To promote economic growth

and the quality of life in the greater Dade City area”

2020 The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce

www.dadecitychamber.org Phone: (352) 567-3769 Fax: (352) 567-3770

Happy Independence Day 2020!

This Independence Day, let’s take a pledge to protect the peace and unity of our great nation.

By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.

Independence day is a good time to think who we are and how we got here.

From The Desk of the Director

To our valued members – THANKS for your ongoing support of the Chamber during this very difficult time. Please check our website at www.dadecitychamber.org – the front page – for links to various agencies.

The Chamber has had to adjust a number of upcoming events. A quick synopsis of what is coming soon follows below:

Friday September 11th – Chamber Golf Tournament – Lake Joviata Golf & County Club, 8.30 am Shotgun start

Tuesday September 16th – Chamber Business Breakfast – Scotland Yards Golf and County Club, First National Bank of Pasco Sponsor, Ian Anderson, Tampa Bay Business Journal, Speaker – 7 am

Tuesday, October 20th – Chamber Business Breakfast – Scotland Yards Golf & Country Club – Spivey Karate Sponsor and Speaker 7 am

Thursday November 5th – Business Connects – a celebration of Chamber partnerships & Annual Community Awards – Dade City Women’s Club – Lynch Cotton & Associates and Savory Roots Catering Sponsors – 6 pm

Tuesday November 17th – Chamber Business Breakfast – Advent Health Dade City Sponsor and Speaker – 7 am

Friday December 4th – Dade City Christmas Parade – downtown Dade City – 7 pm

Tuesday December 15th – Chamber Business Breakfast – The Edwinola Sponsor, Kurt Browning, Superintendent of Schools, Speaker – 7 am

Stay tuned for date and information regarding all these happenings.

The Chamber is here to try and assist you with the phasing in our your business. We understand the difficulties, as the Chamber is also a small business, with revenue recovery, expense control and customer service all important to our survival.

We appreciate your partnership and support and best of luck with reopening and returning to business!

John & Team

The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce does take pictures and videos at Chamber events in order to promote our Chamber members and the organization. These images/videos may be used by the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce in their printed and online publicity, on social media, in newspapers and magazines, or in any other ways that further the aims of the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, whose mission is “to promote economic development and quality of life in the area” The Chamber publishes this newsletter for our members information. Much of this information is provided by our members. The articles and information submitted to the Chamber belong to their author and do not necessarily mirror the views and opinions of the Chamber.

“Rebound & Recovery”

Upcoming Events

35th Annual Joe Kiefer

Golf Tournament

September 11, 2020

8am Shotgun Start

Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club

September Chamber

Business Breakfast

September 15, 2020

7:30am

Sponsor: First National

Bank of Pasco

Location: Scotland Yards Golf

& Country Club

Business Connects

(fka Annual Banquet)

November 5, 2020

6-8pm

Dade City Woman’s Club

For more information and

registration visit website

www.dadecitychamber.org

or call Chamber office

352-567-3769

July 2020

PASCO SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season is officially here. Although the county has focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to prepare for other disasters. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to plan ahead for hurricane season. Preparing today can save lives and protect your property during a storm.

A crucial first step is to make sure you have a hurricane supply kit. Your kit should include water, non-perishable food, batteries, toiletries, first-aid supplies, medications, cash and fuel. It is important to remember pet supplies, as well. It is recommended to stock enough food and water to last three days per person.

The Pasco Sheriff’s Office suggests obtaining sandbags in advance to prepare your home for hurricanes. Waiting until the storm is here can mean that supplies might be low in stock. If you don’t have storm shutters, consider purchasing plywood to fabricate shutters for your windows. Ensure outdoor items are properly secured or stowed away when a storm is in the forecast. Keeping trees trimmed and disposing of fallen limbs and other yard debris is a good idea before and during hurricane season. Debris and outdoor furniture can become projectiles during a storm, so it is important to secure these items before a storm arrives. It is also important to properly clean your gutters as part of hurricane preparations.

If an evacuation order is issued for your area, please follow it. If you plan to evacuate, keep in mind that community shelters may be limited on space and should only be used as a last resort. Before evacuating make sure to have copies of important papers, including your driver’s license and insurance policies. Let friends and family know where you are going and remember to lock your windows and doors before leaving.

If you choose to shelter in place, plan ahead. Designate a safe room, such as a windowless closet or bathroom on the lower floor of your home. Fill containers with water, to give yourself an alternative in case water sources become contaminated during the storm. Additionally, if flooding occurs in your home, turn the power off at the main breaker to prevent further damage and harm. In the event of a power loss, it’s critical to know what medical equipment will become unusable and make a plan for its absence.

Although most dangers from a hurricane are apparent, such as wind damage or storm surge, there are additional risks that are less apparent. For example, drive carefully and avoid flooded roads.

Staying informed during a storm will help you and your family stay safe. The National Hurricane Center forecasts are an accurate source of information along with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office Facebook and Twitter accounts. Bear in mind that the areas effected will extend beyond the center of the storm. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is here for our community, and we encourage citizens to prepare well in advance for hurricane season.

The Mayor’s Communiqué…………………

Each year, the Dade City Youth Council recognizes graduating seniors for their

contributions to the council and the community. This year, we are recognizing

five seniors for their time on the Youth Council. Before Covid-19 made changes to

everyone’s life, these students spent considerable time obtaining practical

leadership training and understanding of local and state government processes

through strategic collaboration and community partnerships which promoted and

ensured youth services and activities in the community. They have been a joy to

work with over the past years. Please join me in wishing Noah Neptune, Hayley

Johnson. Victoria Conn, Jennifer White and Josie Virgen best wishes as they move

on to the next chapter in their lives and further their studies.

Congratulations to all! Wishing you many years of success in all that awaits you in the coming years both

academically and professionally. As always, it is an honor and privilege to serve the residents of Dade City.

Your ideas are encouraged and welcomed. Please contact me at chernandez@dadecityfl.com with your

questions or comments as we continue to move Dade City from better to best.

Camille

Camille Hernández, Mayor Dade City

An Open Letter From the Thomas Promise Foundation: The onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic protective procedures presented a very large obstacle to the mission of The Thomas Promise Foundation.

With schools closed, social distancing a must, and our most faithful volunteers in the highest risk categories, our mission of providing weekend lunches to more than 1,600 food-insecure students in more than 25 schools was severely hampered.

Through the selfless efforts of our volunteers, including new volunteers and the care and concern of school officials we were able to keep going and continued to send food home on a weekly basis. As we head into the summer we have given more than 325,000 weekend meals to each of our kids.

Summer school will require another 2,000 bags per week for 10 weeks (That's 120,000 meals) and we will also continue to provide food to assist the Zephyrhills Elks Lodge #2731Summer Lunch Program that begins on June 1 at 6851 Wire Rd, in Zephyrhills.

We want to thank all those who have made it possible for us to get food to our students whether it is through packing, delivering, or donating food or funds. It is no exaggeration to say that this foundation's success is a tribute to the generosity of our communities and businesses.

Speaking of businesses, we would like to thank the following companies who have given us grants, but due to the national emergency and it's impact have not received the thanks they deserve. We want to thank the Tampa Rays Foundation, the Truist Foundation, Mosaic's Goals For Food, and the No Kids Hungry Foundation. Together they have allows us to provide more then 65,000 meals.

This letter has been primarily to thank and to inform you of what we have been doing amid the difficulties of COVID-19, but it would be neglectful of me to not mention that continuing our mission will require additional funds.

One of the effects of the pandemic has been that food costs have doubled. Each dollar donated used to provide two weekend meals – it now provides one and there are six meals per bag. If you would like to help donate or volunteer please feel free to call or text me at (813) 782-0000 or e-mail me at ttpf.org@gmail.com

Rest assured, no matter what the future holds for the education of our children, we will be ready to begin again in the fall.

Gratefully, Joe Simmons, Executive Director, The Thomas Promise Foundation

COMMISSIONER SCOTT BLACK

On May 8, 2020, Scott Black reached 30 years of service with the City of Dade City! Below is a sampling of Scott’s accomplishments during his tenure with the City…

Mayor ProTem 1992 – 2000

Mayor 2000 – 2004; 2008 – 2012

Commissioner 1990 – present

Scott was Chair of the Dade City Community Redevelopment Agency from 2000 to 2004 and 2008 to 2012; he has been a member of the agency since 1999.

Mr. Black was president of the Florida League of Cities (FLC) from 2001 to 2002, having been a board member since 1997. In 2011, he received the E. Harris Drew Lifetime Achievement Award at the FLC annual conference. The annual award recognizes and honors a public official who has made a lasting and worthwhile c ontribution to the citizens of Florida through his or her efforts and dedication in the performance of his or her duties on the local level. Mr. Black was also the recipient of FLC’s Home Rule Hero Award for Years 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 (among others).

Local leaders earn this award for their tireless efforts to protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s municipalities and advance the League’s legislative agenda.

Scott has been involved with the National League of Cities - Small Cities Council. He is a member of various organizations including the Pasco County Historical Preservation Committee, the Pasco County Tourism Development Council and the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. Additionally, he has been president of the Ridge League of Cities and the Suncoast League of Municipalities.

Some other groups that Mr. Black has been affiliated with are: Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Dade City Main Street, Inc., Pasco County Fair Association, Pasco County Farm Bureau, East Pasco Board of Realtors, Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, Southern Genealogists Exchange Society, Pasco County Genealogy Society, Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Airline Railroads Historical Society, and Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochee, Inc.

“Serving on the city commission is a wonderful experience and I have been most appreciative of the confidence that our Dade City residents have placed in me during this time. I remain excited to be able to serve in this position and still feel ‘new’ at it! I enjoy pursuing ‘best practices’ for how we should mature as a community and city and to be able to set goals as a group and work together toward continued improvement of our distinctive lifestyle here in Dade City,” Mr. Black stated.

“It has been a blessing to have worked with the various members of our city administration and staff through the years and several fine commissioners and our many good neighbors and business members throughout the community and to develop long term relationships and friendships with so many of these individuals. I look forward to continuing this collaboration for many years and continuing to showcase and cheer for our hometown and always want to remember to say ‘Thank you!’ to everyone for this wonderful opportunity,” Mr. Black said.

Scott has been an Agent/Partner at Most & Black Agency since 1998. He and his wife, Laura and son, Haden continue to live in Dade City. They attend Trilacoochee Church of Christ, where Scott is a bible class teacher and song leader.

If you see Scott during your travels around town, please extend our appreciation for his many contributions to our way of life in Dade City!

REMINDER: Refer a New Member and receive $25.00 credit towards your

membership renewal!

New Chamber Partners

CARES ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

CARES (Community Aging and Retirement Services, Inc.) is proud to announce our new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Gail Holton. Holton comes with 27 years in aging services; her background includes leadership positions in Hospitals, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Adult Day Services. Holton is originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Communications.

Having spent 15 years with the Area Agency on Aging for SWFL, she has extensive knowledge of the programs and services offered throughout the Department of Elder Affairs and the Florida aging network. “I am thrilled to be part of an amazing team and organization. I look forward to bringing in new ideas, metrics, and planning to grow

CARES’ positive impact on our community,” said Holton.

CARES (Community Aging and Retirement Services, Inc.) is a charitable, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes quality of life and independence for adults through health, social and supportive services in West Central Florida. CARES offers services in four main categories: home health, daily living, senior centers, and wellness programs. Since 1973, we have worked alongside health professionals, families, volunteers, donors, and businesses who want elders to age positively and with dignity. Contributions to support CARES can be made on our website at www.caresfl.org.

Red Water Media Many Mansions RV Resort, LLC

Abel Tapia Mark Kerns, Community Manager

3498 Riverdale Drive 40603 Stewart Road

Dade City, FL 33523 Dade City, FL 33525

813-714-9907 352-567-8667

Graphic Design, Computer & Website Support Mobile Home/RV Parks, Housing

FER Commercial Dakota’s Document Preparation, LLC

(Extension of Florida Executive Realty) Gloria King

Janel Rand 37522 Meridian Avenue, Suite A

15802 Amberly Drive Dade City, FL 33525

Tampa, FL 33647 352-835-2393

813-967-7910 Legal Services/Legal Documentation Services

Real Estate Companies/Agents

Congratulations to San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union’s mobile banking contest

winner, Joseph Nicholson! Tammy Minton, VP & Dade City Area Manager of SACFCU presented Mr. Nicholson with his

prize. During the months of April and May, any member who logged into online banking from

any mobile device was automatically entered to win a KitchenAid stand mixer. Joe’s name was

drawn from 203,616 sign-ons during the contest period. The next quarterly contest will

run from July through August, giving members a chance to win a Nest Thermostat and Amazon

Echo just by using their debit card.

A Letter from CEO of Premier Community HealthCare

Systemic racism and other discriminatory actions toward Black, Indigenous and all people of color have no place in our society. Racism itself is a social determinant of health and affects the physical and mental health of Black people disproportionately. The senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and so many others require us to work together and change the way our

society treats people of color. No human being deserves to be treated the way George Floyd was treated. It is plain and simple: no human being should be treated that way.

As a Community Health Center birthed out of the civil rights and social justice movement of the 1960s, Premier Community HealthCare has served our community for over forty years and continues to advocate for health equity by providing quality care for all. Not for some people, for ALL. Our mission statement, To provide accessible healthcare services to all is a beacon of hope for anyone that may have been denied health services or treated differently based on their ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, income or insurance status. We are proud to represent the diversity in our communities of Pasco and Hernando Counties and even prouder to serve our diverse community with compassion and dignity.

Like many of you, it saddens me that a life was lost. Many lives have been lost on the premise of racism and discrimination and for hundreds of years our society has turned a deaf ear or a blind eye to these injustices. However, the time is now. We as a community, as a nation, and most importantly as individuals - we have to do more to create real and lasting change for the better. I have watched the video circulating and it is extremely difficult to understand how one human being can treat another human being in that manner. However, the opportunity to come together as a community and have courageous conversations is now.

As the CEO of a community health center dedicated to breaking down barriers and ensuring everyone has access to healthcare, we are ready to be a catalyst in our community and work toward real change. It starts with us listening with intent and learning the stories of our employees, our patients, and of our community members. We welcome the opportunity to actively embrace diversity and inclusion to create a better community health center and a better community.

The time is now for courageous conversations and for change to happen. We are proud to be part of the communities we serve and are committed to embracing positive changes in our community, especially as it relates to equity for all people. We will continue to serve all those that walk through our doors. When you walk through our doors, we see you as a human being that needs healthcare and you will receive compassionate and quality care from our employees. Working on the frontlines against health inequities, our commitment is to demonstrate equity and excellence while being an example to our community. We also will be an example by advocating and supporting policies at the local, state and national level that can bring about the real changes needed to protect and improve the lives of ALL people. Only together, will we be able to bring about equality and social justice for all.

In Good Health,

Joey D. Resnick, MHA, FACHE

Heritage Arts Center Association Gives 2020 Nereim Fine Arts Award

The 2020 winner of the Nereim Fine Arts Award was given to Meagan Alexis Stringer, who received a $1,000 check from Heritage Arts Center Association. Meagan is a graduating senior at Zephyrhills High School, and was presented the certificate by Thaila Stilson, the Visual Arts Chair of the H.A.C.A. Board of Directors.

Heritage Arts Center Association is a local non-profit volunteer organization dedication to promoting and sup-porting the performing and visual arts in our community. They produce the "Spotlight on Talent" regional per-forming arts competition for young people through high school seniors, where they award $4,000 in cash prizes and trophies in addition to the $1,000 Pasco Heritage Scholarship. This year that award went to Julianna Mazza,

a Blackwood Studios dancer who had studied dance from age 4, and had been a 10 year finalist in "Spotlight on Talent." For many years H.A.C.A. has also given the Nereim Visual Arts Award to aspiring artists, in honor of the late Founding Board members Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Nereim.

Meagan Stringer was inspired to draw by her talented father and by her supportive elementary school art teacher. She continued working on her artistic talent throughout her childhood, and now plans to enter the

field of illustration at the Academy of Art University. Meagan wants to inspire people to explore what they can do with their art expression. She will be invited to display her art at next February's "Moonlight and Ivory" concerts and art showings at the Women's Club in Dade City.

Meagan was selected for this recognition from eight other highly accomplished local artists via a rigorous process. Her work can be viewed soon on Heritage Art's facebook page at heritagearts.org. Contact: Thaila Stilson, 352-521-3361

Voting by Mail as an Option

Conducting elections in the unprecedented times of a pandemic has given new focus to

the "option" of voting by mail (VBM). In the past, VBM was called "absentee voting" and

was reserved for those who couldn't get to the polls on Election Day and those in the military. More recently, with no excuse required, we have stressed the

convenience of voting at home for those working long hours or having long commutes, registered voters in Pasco who are not in town during election time, or those

with physical or transportation limitations. While all those benefits still exist in 2020, VBM takes on the added benefit of being a "safe yet secure" way to vote in

preparation for the unknown impacts of COVID-19. At a minimum, we feel that long lines and wait times may be inevitable as a result of social distancing

guidelines, a shortage of poll workers, and a shortage of polling places. Although we won't know the exact impact until we get closer to the elections, we are

promoting VBM as a viable and safe option to help you prepare for the unknown.

But what about dead people voting? I heard that ballots get lost in the mail and that elections' offices throw ballots out! My ballot will only count if the race is close!

Anyone could request at ballot and vote in my name. If this sounds familiar, it's taken straight from the urban legend misinformation/disinformation playbook that is

dominating social media threads that will likely continue throughout the election cycle.

In my firsthand experience of nearly 14 years in elections' administration and over 2 million votes cast, I have never lost a ballot once it's received in my office. The

term "thrown out ballots" is a metaphor for ballots the canvassing board has ruled invalid due to issues with missing signatures or ballots received past deadlines -

nothing different from at the polls where you're required to sign for your ballot and be in the polling place by 7:00 p.m. closing time. The statewide Florida Voter

Registration System made many improvements in ensuring the integrity of voter records of deceased voters. As a matter of daily procedure, my staff updates the

voter file in accordance with information supplied by Florida Vital Statistics, the Social Security Administration death match data, and death certificates. If we

received a ballot request in the name of someone who has been removed per death match data, we would not automatically send a ballot out without further

research.

As to counting vote-by-mail ballots, they are in fact one of the first ballots to be tabulated or counted. The formal canvassing process takes place the week before

the election and is overseen by a county court judge, a county commissioner, and me. Teams of volunteers of opposing parties do the actual work of opening the

VBM certificates and removing the ballots for tabulation. It is a completely transparent process and is open for public observation. In the time frame leading up to

the canvassing process your VBM will have gone through the signature verification process and been filed in a locked room that has limited staff-only access and

24- hour camera monitoring. It is true that we check every ballot certificate signature and compare it to the signature that is on file in our office for that voter. My

team has undergone hand-writing analysis training and any questionable signature is not automatically rejected. After several levels of analysis, voters with truly

questionable signatures are notified and given an opportunity to "cure" their signature. Signature cures through the affidavit process are accepted up to 5:00 p.m.

two days past the election. If a returned VBM is ever questionable, the filing protocol allows us to retrieve the sealed ballot from the secure storage location prior to

tabulation. In my tenure as an elections administrator there has never been an instance of fraudulence from a returned VBM.

While rumors, stories and misinformation attempt to make voting-by-mail a political issue, voting history data in Pasco County does not support the theory that

either party utilizes the option predominately over the other. Pasco has seen a steady increase through the last few election cycles of voters who utilize

voting-by-mail. In fact, approximately 1/3 of votes cast have been VBMs, with the exception being the most recent election - the PPP in March - in which 49% of the

total votes cast were VBMs.

Because the impact of COVID-19 on our ability to administer elections in a traditional manner remains largely unknown, we are encouraging you to consider VBM

as a viable, easy and secure manner to exercise your right to vote. Request your ballot today at www.PascoVotes.gov or call 800-851-8754. As in any election

cycle, my team and I will work diligently to provide transparent, accurate and fair elections to the voters of Pasco County.

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Dade City area.”

We have been a member of The Greater Dade City Chamber for many years. We believe that it is just good business to work alongside our community neighbors. The chamber represents the areas of Dade City and San Antonio, where two of our four offices are located and provide banking services. The chamber’s events have continually grown and become staples for our community. We try to be involved with as many as we can. They are a wealth of information, sharing new developments via email blasts and at the monthly business breakfasts. They do a great job of representing our community to others, we are proud of this local partnership. San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union

When I was the director of several drug and alcohol rehab centers I wish I knew the powerful networking opportunities available within a Chamber of Commerce. Like in all businesses, marketing was costly and took up a large part of my time in order to keep our services visible in our community and in front of our referral sources such as health professionals, clinics, hospitals and employers, etc. I wish I knew then what I known now, that all those sources can be found in one place and that place is the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce. Frank Notarianni, Dade City, Florida

John, I just wanted to thank you and the Dade City Chamber for the leadership displayed over the last couple of weeks. With the announcement that Dade City Main Street was shutting down, there was a lot of 'uneasiness' among the retail merchants. But you stepped up immediately to reassure us all that the Chamber was more than willing to help with any gaps that might exist after the shut down. As a member for the last 16 years I am not surprised that this show of leadership was swift and immediate. The Dade City Chamber of Commerce is the arm that reaches out for all the small businesses that are unable to do this alone. The business climate in Dade City today is strong and vibrant and I believe the major contributor for this success is the Dade City Chamber. Again, thanks for all you do. Jim Hendry, A Matter of Taste “The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in the success of our business. John, Jo Mel and all the volunteers at the Chamber are always willing to help and guide my business. If they do not have an answer to your question, they will tirelessly to get an answer and a contact for you. Thank you to entire team, you are great!” D & R Specialty Hot Dogs

San Antonio Antiques applauds the Dade City Chamber of Commerce for its year-round promotion of local businesses and community events that have positive impact on small business owners like myself. I appreciate all the networking and marketing opportunities available to Chamber Members. John Herrmann, Proprietor, San Antonio Antiques

Jarrett Ford has been a proud sponsor of the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce's Annual Kumquat Fes-tival since it's inception 22 years ago in 1998. It fills our city's streets with many visitors and many potential future patrons to our community. They see how unique we are here in east Pasco County with our eclectic community of restaurants and shops and friendly people. We're looking forward to another exciting year with another successful festival. Cliff Martin, Vice President / General Manager Jarrett Ford, Inc.

Member Testimonials If you would like to submit a testimonial please

email to: juber@dadecitychamber.org

Member Testimonials Continued..

Brown & Brown Insurance of FL- Brooksville would like to thank the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce for welcoming us into the community with open arms. We have been in Brooksville for over 20 years and becoming a part of the neighboring community as well as getting to know the community has been enjoyable with the help of the team at the Greater Dade City Chamber. Even though we have only been a part of the Chamber for about 6 months we feel as if we have been with them for years. The team at the chamber is very welcoming and accommodating to our questions and needs. We look forward to working with the chamber and the local community in the future. Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc. John, thank you for working with us on the 2016 Annual Kumquat Festival! Trusted Senior Care’s “Westbrooke Manor” believes being part of the Annual Kumquat Festival® is critical to successfully doing business in East Pasco. You and your team are doing superior work! Trusted Senior Care, Inc. We are so excited to welcome our new members The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce! At the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce their mission is to promote economic growth & quality of life in the Greater Dade City area. The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce has been operating as a successful trade association organization for over 50 years and now represents over 430 business, associations, non-profits and individuals throughout Pasco County. Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce, we are so thankful for your support! For more information about this great organization please feel free to visit http://www.dadecitychamber.org/index.cfm. The Thomas Promise

There are two words that I cannot say enough and those two words are “Thank You”. I hope the three of you truly know how much you helped me in “2016” AND “2017” has already started off with a bang! If it were not for your support and friendship I would not have been able to help make all the “Littles” dreams come true by helping find them a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister” in Pasco County – You never know who has made the decision to make a difference in someone’s life and by your mere act of kindness that you have shared with me time and time again by sharing our mission and event dates you definitely had a direct impact on the success of my efforts. Just think - What if every child reached their potential? What if every child stayed in school? What if every child gave back to the community? What if every child was sent on the right path? Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Just a little bit of time can make a BIG difference. Once again, “Thank you” Jo, Mel & John for all you do to help make Pasco County such a special place to live and share our lives. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay

“The East Pasco Democratic Club has utilized the services of several of our fellow Chamber members for items we needed - from t-shirts to a vinyl sign - and found the services great and the quality of the items ordered top-notch. We look at the directory first to see if we can find what we need from our fellow Chamber members. Our goal is to shop Dade City first! and to support the Greater Dade City Chamber.” East Pasco Democratic Club

“I have been very pleased with the effective communication and outreach efforts of the Greater Dade City Chamber. As the president of Galen College of Nursing for the Tampa Bay region, I find the meetings and events helpful as I navigate the business climate in our numerous surrounding counties that my college serves. Thanks for all you do!” Galen College of Nursing, Tampa Bay Region Saint Petersburg FL

Member Testimonials Continued..

“Thank you for hosting the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce Breakfast! I saw some people that needed to contact me later that day and some new folks that I will be collaborating with later this Fall. Thank you for providing this forum to allow such great networking opportunities!” Ahmy S. Arca, Pasco-Hernando State College East Campus

Thank you so much John, Mel and Jo for the many years you have worked with the Dade City Garden Club to market and sell our Historic Dade City Ornaments. In 1994 when we produced our first ornament, the Pasco County Courthouse, the Chamber was there to help us. You have continued over the years to sell our ornaments and you have many loyal customers that would only buy their annual ornament at the Chamber. It is the Garden Clubs main yearly fund raiser and your efforts are critical to our success. We are a non-profit organization and all the money is used to maintain our historic building and grounds. It is not an easy job for you and we appreciate your dedication and continued support all these years. Members of the Dade City Garden Club "If you are serious about business, get serious about joining the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce. The place where serious business owners discuss serious business with other serious business owners. Time to get serious." Steven D. Hickman, President & CEO First National Bank of Pasco

Being 13 year member/supporter of our Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce I have gained countless relationships with those in my community. Visibility is key in establishing community connections while promoting your business. The networking opportunities are endless through the Chamber, and there’s no better way to promote your business because it’s “free marketing” and people do business with people they know. Our Greater Dade City Chamber offers many programs and events throughout the year as a way to give back to the community and business owners who supports the Chamber. Joining The Chamber is great. A business receives many benefits visibly and behind the scenes. However, joining only gets you so far. Participating is the true key to receiving the benefits of chamber membership. Being a member of the Chamber only works for you if you participate in what the Chamber has to offer to help you succeed in business and community connectivity. To sum it up, our Greater Dade City Chamber is the very “Best” when it comes to promoting, representing and supporting our community and its local businesses. Bonnie Krummen, CenterState Bank VP/Branch Manager - Dade City office

Jarrett Ford has been a proud sponsor of the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce's Annual Kumquat Festival since it's inception 22 years ago in 1998. It fills our city's streets with many visitors and many potential future patrons to our community. They see how unique we are here in east Pasco County with our eclectic community of restaurants and shops and friendly people. We're looking forward to another exciting year with another successful festival. Cliff Martin, Vice President / General Manager Jarrett Ford, Inc.

I became employed in the Dade City area at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club in Feb. of 2014. Moving here from Western Colorado I had no connection with the community or the surrounding area. In the spring of 2015 I joined the chamber’s golf committee for the Dade City Chamber’s annual Joe Kiefer Golf Tournament held at Lake Jovita. That opened the door for me to get involved and meet many of the local business leaders. Since that first year, my career has moved me from the Golf Pro Staff into the General Manager Posi-tion overseeing 100+ employees, maintaining 500+ acres, and a full service restaurant at Lake Jovita G&CC and the connect with the community and area businesses has been crucial to the success myself and Lake Jovita is experiencing. The Chamber was the gateway to those relationships and the business to business workings that help every aspect of Lake Jovita G&CC. Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club

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