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EAST LAKE
COUNTY
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
July 2015 Volume 29, Issue 7
July 2015
The Communicator
Inside this issue:
Calendar / Save the
Dates / VBS
2
Advertising 3
Renewing Members 4
New Members 5
Score Business Semi-
nars
6
Tammy King/ERA
Grizzard
Harris Oil
7
Back 2 School Bash 8
Gimmick Rally
Mid FL Mustang
Club
9
Summer Membership
Drive
10
Board of Director’s
& Officers 11
The East Lake County Chamber of Commerce
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July 23
3pm
U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Health Care Priorities:
Issue Update and Overview of Legislative Efforts
Register here >
July 24
8am
Lake County Chamber Alliance
Lake Sumter State College
If you plan on attending, please R.S.V.P. to [email protected]
East Lake County Chamber of Commerce Beautification Award winner
JR’s Automotive
Story and Photo’s in August Communicator
Vacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible SchoolVacation Bible School
Aug. 3 5:30
ELC Chamber Board of Directors meeting J.A. Croson Offices
Aug. 6 9:00 - 4:30
Florida Chamber Foundation Military, Defense & Veterans Opportunities Summit Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport 9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. Orlando http://www.flchamber.com/event/2015-military-defense-veterans-opportunities-summit/
Aug. 11 9:00 - 12:00
Workshop: The role of the Tourist Development Council with Parks, Recreation and Trails 425 W. Alfred St. Tavares, FL ECOC, Training room A
Aug. 13 8:00 - 11:30
Central Florida Leadership Forum Integrated Refional Transportation Strategy Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Aug. 15 9-1 pm
Back 2 School Bash Sorrento Christian Center 32441 CR 437 North Sorrento, FL Drop Donations at your East Lake Co. Chamber of Commerce
Sept. 16 3pm
Tourist Development Council Meeting Bella Collina, 15920 CR 455 Montverde, FL
Oct. 2 - 4th Lake County’s 4th Annual Wings & Wildflower’s Festival Venetian Gardens Leesburg, FL
Oct. 3rd Pumpkin (Delivery) Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival Chamber of Commerce Property / East Lake Library
Nov. 17/18 Lake Legislative Days 2016
Coming soon! Save the dates!
7/20-24
6:30-9pm
Sorrento Church of God (352) 636-9073 or 250-5431
31605 Orange Street
7/27-31
9-12pm
The Cross at East Lake (352)409-8464
18800 US Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757
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WIGGINS BROS. WELL DRILLING
Sales and Service Since 1939
Wells from 4” to 12”
Mt. Dora/Sorrento Clermont Apopka
352-383-5935 352-242-9252 407-889-9770
Thank you to our paid advertisers
“When you’ve been to the bar… Don’t drive your car
Just pay your tab… and call Triangle Cab!” (352) 589-4222
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Pat’s Auto Sales
Jon’s Nursery
Barbara Wray
Critter Pest Defense
Easter Seals Camp Challenge
Attention Members: Things change from time to time so
please review your listing on our new website
to make sure all information is accurate and
up to date. If it’s not, just let us know. Did you know the following can be
included on our website at no cost to you?
Just ask us!
Member to Member Discounts
Coupons
Thank You Renewing Members
Click on the logo for
more information.
DID YOU KNOW….. The East Lake County Chamber of Commerce’s Meetings are not just for our Board of Directors, it is open to All Membership. Please feel free to join us! We meet the first Monday of
every month (the second Monday if the first is a holiday) here in Sorrento. We welcome mem-
ber participation at our meeting and with our events. We are always looking for new and excit-
ing ways to help our members and our community. Join us and let us know what is going on in
your world and how we can help! Take an active role in our Chamber and with our events.
What better way to show your support of our Chamber and let others know about you and
your business.
Under New Management
Page 5 Community Involvement Welcome Our Newest Members
Mt. Plymouth IGA (352) 792-0516
Fresh Meat, Produce, Fine Deli http://www.mtplymouthiga.com/
Score For the Life of your business https://www.score.org/
Linda King agent Aflac https://www.facebook.com/LKingSpecialist
Randy Stovall, Handyman 352-702-8613
Byron’s Lawn Service 352-217-4350
Manoogian Guru Orthopedic Center, P.A. 1945 Bay Road, Mount Dora, FL 32757
PH: 352-483-5633 FX: 352-483-5070 http://outpatientkneereplacement.com/
Trout Lake Nature Center 520 E County Road 44 Eustis, FL 32736-2518
http://www.troutlakenature.org/
Do You Want to Start Your Own Business?
»SCORE’s new 3 part workshop series is structured to be interactive, with examples and the supporting
resources you need to be successful.
»SCORE mentors will be available to discuss your needs post workshop. ALL SCORE assistance whether
it is a workshop or one on one counseling is free of cost to you.
September 10, 2015 @ 1:30 to 4:30 PM
»Session 1 will provide you an understanding of what it takes to own a business. You will learn ownership
options, the pros and cons of each, responsibilities and what it will take to succeed. The session is
designed to help you decide whether you want to take the next step - How to Prepare.
September 16th and 17th, 2015 @1:30 to 4:30 PM
»Sessions 2 and 3 will address in detail the key steps to business ownership. You will learn how to devel-
op all the elements of a business plan, and where and how to look for funding sources. Emphasis will be
given to key areas such as your Marketing and Financial plan. You will participate in a case study de-
signed to help you develop thought processes you can apply to your own individual Business Concept.
Session 3 will conclude with a self- evaluation to help answer…Are You Prepared to Move Forward?
Workshop Location
Lake Sumter State College
Foundation Building
Conference Room 112
9909 US Hwy 441
Leesburg, FL 32788
( 2nd Building West of Chili's)
Pre-Registration is Required due to limited seating
This is a FREE Workshop
Call 352-365-3579
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It’s Good to do Business with Chamber
Members!
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It’s Good to do Business with Chamber
Members!
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The East Lake County Chamber of Commerce is working hard to
achieve more for our community and bring value to our members!
Our community is getting bigger, we are working to make it
better!
As a member of the East lake County Chamber of Commerce you
have the opportunity to meet and network with numerous other
business leaders as well as participate in chamber events and serve
on our committees, making our East Lake Community stronger.
Our members work on issues that include; government,
transportation, education, community growth, neighborhood
cleanups and emergency preparedness, to name just a few.
Your membership provides: a listing on our chamber website, a
link to your website, business referrals, special advertising rates,
promotion of your events, email blasts and a monthly newsletter.
The chamber also provides monthly networking luncheons,
business after hours and other chamber events. As a member you
will also find leadership opportunities in the community and have
an active voice in community issues affecting your business.
Refer a new member and upon them joining, you will receive a
$5.00 credit towards next year's dues!
Call 352-383-8801 for further information or CLICK HERE
East Lake County
Chamber of Commerce
25530 State Road 46
P.O. Box 774
Sorrento, FL 32776
352-383-8801 Fax: 352-383-9343
Our Officers
President: BettyAnn Christian,
BettyAnn’s Antiques and Collectibles
Vice President: Tammy King,
ERA Grizzard Real Estate
Secretary: Lisa DuRant,
Lake County Soccer Club
Treasurer: Kyle Burnett,
Instant Insurance, Inc.
Past President : Bill Smalley, Individual
Our Directors
Dave Brooks, LD Marketing Associates
Dave Burns, Schooley Mitchell
Dave Croson, J.A.Croson, LLC
George Dore, East Lake County Library
Shirley Grantham, First National Bank Mount Dora
Earl Hammond,
Christ Community Fellowship
Tonya Hodak, Cool Cuts Hot Tans
Frank Lovejoy, Catherine Hanson Real Estate, Inc.
Thuy Lowe, Individual
Jack McDonald, Individual
Bob Otten, Individual
Barbara Tenney, Individual
We’re on the web!
elcchamber.com
Notary services at the ELC Chamber is currently by appointment only.
We will notify you as soon as this changes. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Call 352-383-8801