Category Archives: Education

School Board Announces Finalists Meet & Greet

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Bob Gernert

Polk County School Board Invites Public to Attend Meet and Greets Scheduled for Final Three Superintendent Candidates BARTOW, FL (May 2, 2013) Starting next week, the Polk County School Board will host several “Meet and Greets” that will provide members … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited to Celebrate with Florida Polytechnic

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Bob Gernert

  You can read more about current Florida Poly plans here. Directions to Innovation, Science and Technology Building: From I-4 East or West: Take Exit 41 from I-4 to the Polk Parkway, southbound. Take Exit 23 on the Parkway to … Continue reading →

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Polk State: Half $ Billion Annual Impact

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Bob Gernert

Polk State College boosts the economy of Polk County by nearly half a billion dollars each year, a study released Monday has found. Idaho-based Economic Modeling Specialists, Intl., (EMSI), conducted the study, as part of a broader examination of the … Continue reading →

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Chain of Lakes Forum for Leadership: May 10 at Polk State

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Bob Gernert

The Winter Haven Chamber Foundation is proud to partner with Polk State College in presenting the inaugural Chain of Lakes Forum for Leadership. The day-long forum will feature Bill Graham – an engaging keynote speaker and valuable training lecturer. He challenges … Continue reading →

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Graduate Polk … Taking Care of Unfinished Business …

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Bob Gernert

Help Make a better workforce for our county … and your business! Graduate Polk, an initiative to increase college completion rates in the Lakeland/Winter Haven metro area, is being coordinated by Polk Vision and chair Dr. Naomi Boyer. In the … Continue reading →

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Join Us for an Education Open House!

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Bob Gernert

You’re Invited! Winter Haven Education Open House Meet Denison Middle School’s new principal, Sheila Gregory and other principals and educators in our Winter Haven schools. You are cordially invited to an open house at the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce … Continue reading →

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Looking to the Future: Let YOUR Voice Be Heard!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Bob Gernert

Aspire: • To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly. • To strive toward an end. • To soar.                                        - American Heritage … Continue reading →

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A Towering Tribute to a Great Winter Haven Asset …

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Bob Gernert

The City of Winter Haven joined with Polk State College officials to unveil a newly repainted water tower featuring the Polk State logo. The tower is located at the south entrance to the city and symbolizes the growing partnership between … Continue reading →

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Marketing Your Business For Success …

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Bob Gernert

The Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce presents a series … A practical look at the major elements of marketing your business for success. Each session will be presented by local experts that know the ins and outs of the Winter … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Winter Haven High School !

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Bob Gernert

On behalf of the Chamber and the Educational Outcomes Taskforce (now evolving into the Public Education Partnership, we want to extend our sincere congratulations to Principal Gina Williams, the WHHS faculty and the student body for their hard work and … Continue reading →

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