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Winter Haven EDC Names Executive Director

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Bob Gernert

The Winter Haven Economic Development Council announced today the hiring of David Petr as Executive Director for the newly-formed organization. Petr most recently served as Director of Marketing for the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and Visit Lubbock, Lubbock’s Convention and … Continue reading →

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Lauren O. Schwenk: Polk Emerging Leader

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Bob Gernert

When Lauren went off to the University of Florida and then the University of Central Florida, she had no intentions of returning to Winter Haven. But after receiving a job in Winter Haven and commuting from Orlando each day, she … Continue reading →

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Q&A with Debra Ogzewalla, Candidate for City Commission Seat 1

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Following is a list of questions that we are asking each candidate for Winter Haven City Commission to address and these are the answers from Debra Ogzewalla, candidate for Seat 1. What motivates you to seek or retain this Commission … Continue reading →

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Q & A with Macy V. Butler, Candidate for City Commission Seat 2

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Bob Gernert

The Chamber presented a series of questions to each candidate for Winter Haven City Commission. What follows are the responses from Macy V. Butler, candidate for City Commission, Seat 2. What motivates you to seek or retain this Commission seat? … Continue reading →

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“WWII & D Day Events” at Fantasy of Flight May 13, 14

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Bob Gernert

POLK CITY, Fla. (May 12, 2011) – It has been recreated countless times in books and movies… but on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, the largest military invasion in world history will come to life once again at … Continue reading →

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Plaza Cafe Opens Downtown

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Bob Gernert

The Plaza Cafe is Open! Located in the lobby of the Verizon building the cafe is locally owned by John and Debbie Tennick. The Plaza offers foods made with the highest quality yet simple all natural ingredients. They bake their cookies (ginger … Continue reading →

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High Speed Rail = Opportunity for Polk Businesses …

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Bob Gernert

BARTOW, Fla. (August 27, 2010) – The Central Florida Development Council is encouraging all small and minority-owned business in Polk County interested in working with the Florida High Speed Rail project to attend a meeting hosted by the Florida Rail … Continue reading →

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LEGOLAND® Florida Marketing Team Takes Shape …

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven, FL (July 1, 2010) –The bricks are falling into place at LEGOLAND® Florida as the first three members of the marketing team begin to market the first LEGOLAND Park on the east coast here in Winter Haven. Director … Continue reading →

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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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Gail McKinzie to Retire November 1

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Polk County’s first appointed school superintendent, Gail F. McKinzie, PhD, has resigned effective November 1, 2010. McKinzie’s contract originally ran through June of 2011 but she had made a decision to retire early, hence the November 1 date. In announcing … Continue reading →

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