Search
Browse by Date
Browse by Category
Moderation Policy
The Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce moderates the comments on this blog. Please understand that we reserve the right to edit or delete comments for any reason we deem appropriate. This is a moderated blog and comments will appear if and when they are approved. We will review the queue several times daily, so please don’t resubmit if your comment doesn’t appear immediately. We ask that you respect other people's opinions and refrain from inflammatory statements or use of profanity. If you have an issue with a Winter Haven business, we ask that you address that concern directly with the business involved. Thank you.
Category Archives: City of Winter Haven
Downtown Parking Garage: Open House Discussion …
Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 28 when the City of Winter Haven will hold an Open House to discuss the construction of the downtown parking garage. The facility will be located on the southeast corner of Third Street and … Continue reading
Polk Voices Speak to Spring Training Baseball Economics …
Florida Trend has included an article on “The Economics of Baseball’s Spring Training” among its March 23 suggested reading. The overview written by Ryan Holewell appears online at www.governing.com and speaks to the dilemma public officials face when considering whether … Continue reading
Join the Centennial Parade April 9th!
Winter Haven is celebrating its Centennial year 1911-2011 and city officials are planning a grand parade for April 9. Make time for your business to take part in the festivities. (The Chamber plans to enter the parade.) Pictured below is … Continue reading
Chamber Board Urges New Chain of Lakes Complex Facilities
The Board of Directors of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce met today, February 25, 2011 for their mid-year planning retreat. Among the items considered on the agenda was the fate of the Chain of Lakes Complex property fronting … Continue reading
New Destination Winter Haven Now Online …
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
City/Business Sector Partner for Economic Development Plan
Meeting Monday, December 13 , Winter Haven City Commissioners unanimously approved funding a portion of a public/private partnership to develop a long range economic development plan of action. A specially formed committee of City/Chamber/Business representatives unanimously selected Angelou Economics from … Continue reading
SunRail and CSX ILC: Another Step Forward
The economic downturn has affected companies across the board and the simple law of supply and demand would dictate that if consumer demand is down, there is less freight to move. That fact has certainly affected the timetable for construction … Continue reading
Chain of Lakes Boat Parade Winners …
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
Join the Economic Development Discussion
Help shape Winter Haven’s future Thursday, December 2. The City of Winter Haven is updating its comprehensive plan to adequately prepare for all the opportunities currently at our door. You are invited to participate: Thursday, December 2 at 4 p.m. … Continue reading