Category Archives: City of Winter Haven

Downtown Parking Garage: Open House Discussion …

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Bob Gernert

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 →

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Polk Voices Speak to Spring Training Baseball Economics …

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Bob Gernert

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 →

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Join the Centennial Parade April 9th!

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Bob Gernert

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 →

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Chamber Board Urges New Chain of Lakes Complex Facilities

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Bob Gernert

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 →

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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 →

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It’s About Time … It’s About Space …

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Bob Gernert

About a familiar landmark returned to its place … Tuesday, December 14, 2010, work crews carefully mount the framework for the return of the landmark McClintock Clock on downtown’s Time Square building.  The Winter Haven community contributed money to restore … Continue reading →

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City/Business Sector Partner for Economic Development Plan

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Bob Gernert

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 →

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SunRail and CSX ILC: Another Step Forward

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Bob Gernert

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 →

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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 →

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Join the Economic Development Discussion

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Bob Gernert

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 →

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