Category Archives: Chamber Events

Save the Date: 2011 Chamber Annual Meeting

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Posted in Chamber Events, LEGOLAND® Florida | Leave a comment

Mom RULES! But then we knew that …

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Restaurant Mom Talks Family Friendly Strategies … A packed Chamber auditorium heard Julie Casey, The Restaurant Mom, give an expert overview of how businesses including restaurants, shops and hotels can attract and grow their share of the “family friendly” business … Continue reading →

Posted in Chamber Events, Dining, Economic Development, LEGOLAND® Florida, Success Stories, Tourism | Leave a comment

Is Your Business Ready for LEGOLAND Visitors?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Those children you see pictured to the left, accompanied by their parents and grandparents, are going to descend on Winter Haven by the hundreds of thousands beginning this October 2011. Is your business ready? Do you want to serve them … Continue reading →

Posted in Chamber Events, Dining, Economic Development, General Announcements, LEGOLAND® Florida, Tourism | 2 Comments

Parker and Anastasio Honored with 2011 Banker’s Cup Awards

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Bonnie Parker and Lance Anastasio received the 2011 Banker’s Cup awards at the Taste of Winter Haven event February 10. The gala evening featured outstanding cuisine from 12 area restaurants. SunTrust’s Bonnie Parker won for extensive countywide volunteerism including Girls, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chamber Events, Dining, Success Stories | 3 Comments

Shake it Up with New Members! … February 24 Showcase

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 24 and join your business friends to “Shake it Up with New Members” for the February 24 Networking Showcase. The event is sponsored by Lanier Upshaw Insurance and McGillicuddy’s Bar and Grill — Winter … Continue reading →

Posted in Chamber Events | 1 Comment

Banker’s Cup Will Be Delicious …

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Bob Gernert

The 2011 Banker’s Cup selections have been made and the awards are on their way. Thursday evening’s event will be an evening to savor the food and honor two outstanding individuals. Here is an overview of the menu items you … Continue reading →

Posted in Chamber Events, Dining, General Announcements | Leave a comment

Chamber Launches Educational Outcomes Initiative

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Douglas A. Lockwood Meeting for the January Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting President Cindy Price proposed the creation of an ad hoc Educational Outcomes Steering Committee with Doug Lockwood serving as chairman. The mission and members were presented to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chamber Events, Education, General Announcements | Leave a comment

Banker’s Cup Nomination Deadline Nears …

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Banker’s Cup Nominations Deadline January 14 One well written letter is all it takes … The deadline for Banker’s Cup nominations is near. The Banker’s Cup is Winter Haven’s highest civic recognition and honors a man and a woman who … Continue reading →

Posted in Chamber Events, Dining | Leave a comment

New Destination Winter Haven Now Online …

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Bob Gernert

The 2011 edition of Destination Winter Haven is now online on the Chamber’s website. You can review and print the magazine here. The print version of this information will be available beginning December 27 in the Chamber lobby. Thousands of … Continue reading →

Posted in Chamber Events, City of Winter Haven, General Announcements, Tourism | Leave a comment

Chain of Lakes Boat Parade Winners …

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Bob Gernert

It was a crystal clear night — cool but not bone chilling — and more than 30 boaters decorated their launches and provided a two-hour four-lake Chain of Lakes Parade. The winning boat decorations: $100 First Place – Marty Adams … Continue reading →

Posted in Chain of Lakes, Chamber Events, City of Winter Haven, Tourism | 3 Comments