Category Archives: Success Stories

Haven Heart Surgeons Among States Top Five Groups

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Bob Gernert

The September 2011 issue of Consumer Reports contains a report on how well heart surgeons perform state by state. The ratings “allow you to compare surgical groups that perform heart bypass surgery based on overal performance, complications and other quality … Continue reading →

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Haven Company Ranks Second in State for Best Companies …

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Cross, Fernandez & Riley (C/F/R), LLP (with offices in Winter Haven) has been named one of Florida’s Best Companies to Work For ranking number two in the Best Midsized Companies category.  In 2010, C/F/R was ranked number seven on the midsized … Continue reading →

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WiFi for 16,000? Haven Tech Delivers Just That …

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Roberts Named Network Architect for International Technology Conference Once again a Winter Haven-based technology expert is delivering tech connections on a national scale. Ryan Roberts served as Network Architect for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, June … Continue reading →

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Honoring Polk’s Young Professionals …

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Bob Gernert

The Winter Haven Chamber Foundation is pleased to introduce the Polk Emerging Leaders Awards program.   The awards have been developed to recognize those young professionals who have made significant accomplishments in their professional field in addition to contributions and … Continue reading →

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Jacksonville Looks to Downtown WH for Example …

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Bob Gernert

City of Winter Haven  and Main Street Winter Haven — take a Bow! Downtown Winter Haven Third Street at Central Avenue Metro Jacksonville visited downtown Winter Haven. Their well researched article “Elements of Urbanism: Winter Haven” will make you proud … Continue reading →

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Magazine Features Haven’s “A Ward Design” Custom Cabinetry

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Kevin Ward of A Ward Design Custom Cabinetry Shop here in Winter Haven has again been recognized for innovation. Cabinet Maker Magazine featured the shop in a recent issue focused on Ward’s use of automation. The article notes, “For many, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Freeman Named County Manager

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Bob Gernert

We congratulate Jim Freeman on his selection as new Polk County Manager. Freeman, a 21- year county employee had served as Interim County Manager since Mike Herr’s departure in October 2010. You can read complete details regarding the unanimous decision … Continue reading →

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New Owners for Tanners

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Bob Gernert

An interesting transition has just occurred in the realm of downtown Winter Haven’s eating establishments. One of our most popular restaurants, Tanner’s Pub, has transitioned ownership from John and Debbie Tennick to new owners Andrew Fearn and Adrian Troth. The … Continue reading →

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