The Chamber was honored to host a ribbon cutting for the City of Minneola’s new Fitness Zone at Minneola Trailhead Park. This new feature includes fitness equipment in a shaded area for the public to use. Many of the apparatuses are wheelchair accessible. You can learn more about updates to the Minneola Trailhead Park by…
The Clermont City Council seat previously held by the late Ray Goodgame has been filled. The council appointed former Council Member Keith Mullins to Seat 2 at the Aug. 13 council meeting. Effective immediately, Mullins will serve for the next few months, until the winner of the Nov. 5 General Municipal Election takes office. “We…
A special tribute was made in memory of the late Clermont City Council Member Ray Goodgame. The Clermont City Council and City Manager Darren Gray presented a proclamation and plaque to his family at the Aug. 13 meeting, declaring the date as Ray Goodgame Day. “Ray was a true Champion for Clermont,” Gray said. “He…
Leadership Florida recently announced that Darren Gray will be part of its Cornerstone Class 38 for 2019-2020. Leadership Florida’s members represent the highest levels of leadership from Florida’s many diverse sectors. “Mr. Gray is truly worthy of being selected for the Leadership Florida program,” Clermont Mayor Gail Ash said. “It is further validation of the…
Thank you to Suncreek Brewery for hosting a fantastic Business After Hours on August 8. Attendees spent the evening sampling craft beers from Suncreek, pizza from Michael’s Ali Coal Fire Pizza, decadent macaroni and cheese from Mac’d Out and dancing in anticipation of the 2nd Annual Sips & Salsa Festival. For many of our attendees,…
Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, and U.S. Census Bureau Partnership Specialist, Michael Stout, served as guest speakers at the August 1 Public Policy/Economic Development Committee Meeting. Stout will also serve as a guest speaker at an upcoming Chamber Breakfast to discuss the importance of the U.S. Census within the business community.
Last week the South Lake Chamber of Commerce and Pig on the Pond/Project Scholars, hosted 1600 teachers from South Lake County for the 29th Annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast presented by CEMEX and Nerds on Site. On Monday, August 5 Middle and High School teachers attended and on Tuesday, August 6 our Elementary School and Private…
We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Lunar Cow Publishing, a firm specializing in destination marketing for the 2020 South Lake County Chamber of Commerce Visitor & Relocation Magazine. We are excited about the opportunities this new publication will offer you. The 2020 South Lake Chamber of Commerce Official Visitor & Relocation Magazine…
Congratulations to the following businesses who are celebrating their Chamber anniversaries this month! 20-29 Years Kim E’s Flowers – 24 years Modern Orthodontics – 22 years 15 – 19 Years State Farm Insurance – Mike Richards – 18 years Colonial Life & Accident/Cathy Bateham – 17 years Sundance Apartments – 17 years Chick-fil-A Clermont –…
It’s hard to believe an entire year has passed since the grand opening of Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Joe H. and Loretta Scott Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion in Four Corners. On July 31 members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Ambassador team were on hand to help the staff celebrate. Orlando Health…