The South Lake Chamber Education Committee speaks to local high school students annually at its annual “Job Readiness” presentation. This presentation brings together education, business, first responders, military and community representatives to engage high school juniors on discussions about how to approach getting and keeping a job. The presentation also provides a unique opportunity for…
Gary Rudkin has been named President of Utilities, Inc. of Florida. effective January 13, 2020. Catherine Heigel, Executive Vice President and COO of Corix Regulated Utilities, said, “I am excited to welcome Gary to our team. He is a proven leader with a strong track record of building teams that drive results and enhance relationships…
The Chamber was honored to host a ribbon cutting at YogaSix located at 2305 S. US Hwy 27, in the JCPenney plaza in Clermont. YogaSix is offering one month of unlimited classes for $99 for Chamber members and first responders. You can learn more about YogaSix on their website and Facebook page. Congratulations!
On Jan. 17 Hunter Tierman of Lake Minneola High School was awarded the Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader Award. The $1,000 award honors students in the South Lake area, who like its namesake, serve as a champion for our community. Hunter is a dual-enrolled AP and honor student that currently holds a GPA of 4.6….
Clermont… Come one, come all to Sing!, a live concert to benefit Find, Feed & Restore on Saturday, February 8th, at 3:00 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Clermont. Find, Feed & Restore purchases and accepts donations of travel trailers (or funds to put towards them), to temporarily house families with children who…
For the first time in 45 years, the City of Groveland will have a new Fire Chief. The City is pleased to announce Kevin Carroll as its new Fire Chief, filling the position that will be vacated by Chief Willie Morgan, who announced his intent to retire in the near future. Chief Carroll joins the…
SECO Energy members have rated the not-for-profit electric cooperative as a customer satisfaction leader. SECO received an American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) score of 90 for 2019. SECO’s 90 is a one-point increase from its 2018 score. The American Customer Satisfaction Index provides a one-of-a-kind, cross-industry measurement of customer satisfaction in the United States. Each…
Lake County is hosting a public hearing for the County Road 455 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study on Jan. 28 at the Lake County Administration Building in the Board Chambers, located at 315 W. Main St., Tavares. The public hearing will be held following the 9 a.m. Lake County Board of County Commissioners regular…
Congratulations to the following businesses who are celebrating their Chamber anniversaries this month! 30-39 Years Hanks Electric Co., Inc. – 37 years Duke Energy – 37 years Becker Funeral Home – 34 years Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards – 32 years 20-29 Years BCN Law Firm – Boyette, Cummins & Nailos Attorneys at Law – 29…
The Chamber was honored to host a ribbon cutting for the new boat ramp located at 140 East Ave in Clermont. It is located along the southern bank of Lake Minneola, just east of Waterfront Park. The $2.49 million project is part of the city’s $22 million Downtown-Waterfront Master Plan that city council passed in…