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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