Category Archives: Success Stories

Leadership 30 Graduates. Hazelwood is Distinguished Alumni

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Leadership Winter Haven Class 30 held graduation ceremonies last evening at Lake Region Yacht and Country Club.  Class Chair Keira Lennox conducted the evening with assistance from Chamber Foundation Chairman Steve Warner. The evening’s festivities were capped with the presentation … Continue reading →

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What We Can Expect from Legoland Florida …

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Bob Gernert

City of Winter Haven and Winter Haven Chamber representatives visited Carlsbad and Legoland California April 8 and 9. The group met with Carlsbad Chamber and City officials on Thursday and enjoyed a five-hour Legoland visit on Friday. Since many local … Continue reading →

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Former Haven Resident Wins Pulitzer

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Kathleen Parker, a columnist for The Washington Post who lives in Camden and Washington, D.C., has won a 2010 Pulitzer Prize for commentary, it was announced Monday afternoon. Parker, whose work appears in The Ledger and more than 400 other … Continue reading →

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How and Why Disney Chose Central Florida …

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 15 as the Chamber presents a special breakfast program with new insights as to how and why Disney chose Central Florida. 45 years ago this June, Walt Disney made the landmark decision to build … Continue reading →

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Fuller and Tinsley are 2010 Banker’s Cup Winners

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Mrs. William H. (Eunice) Fuller and George Wm. Tinsley, Sr. were honored as Winter Haven’s Woman and Man of the year at ceremonies Thursday evening at Nora Mayo Hall. Mrs. Fuller, a quiet and diverse philanthropist, is known for her … Continue reading →

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Savor the Menus From Banker’s Cup/Taste …

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Bob Gernert

M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m! In just little more than a week you can enjoy an exquisite “Taste of Winter Haven” at the Banker’s Cup Awards banquet Thursday, February 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The black-tie optional affair is anevening of wonderful food and … Continue reading →

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Introducing John Jakobsen — the Man that Runs LEGOLAND Parks …

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Bob Gernert

John Jakobsen Managing Director LEGOLAND Parks – Merlin Entertainments As Managing Director of Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND Operating Group John is not only responsible for the continued development of the company’s four existing Parks  – in Denmark, Germany, UK and California, … Continue reading →

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Looks Like it Will Be LEGOLAND!!

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Bob Gernert

In what may be the biggest announcement of the new century for Winter Haven and Polk County tourism, Merlin Entertainments will announce tomorrow, January 21, they will open their second U.S. Legoland Park here in Winter Haven on the Cypress … Continue reading →

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More Info on Legoland California …

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Bob Gernert

For the Sixth Year, LEGOLAND® California is Awarded “Best Children’s Park” For the sixth year in a row, park enthusiasts from around the world have voted LEGOLAND® California as the “Best Children’s Park.” Amusement Today, a monthly trade newspaper, awarded … Continue reading →

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School Board Unanimous in Approving Local Proximity Consideration Policy for Contractors

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Earlier in 2009, the Winter Haven Chamber joined with other Chambers from throughout Polk and approached Polk Public School administration regarding matters of concern from area contractors. Many believed the bidding process needed to give more consideration to businesses based … Continue reading →

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