LC Forum January 2010

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January 2010Vol. XX, No.1

Buy Lakeland. It makes good cents! visit LakelandChamber.com

Schmoozea PaloozaSizzles!:Attendee blogsabout eventexperience.Pages 2-3

Small Businessof the Month:See whoreceived theplaque for thismonthly award.Page 5

CarBQ HugeSuccess:Volunteers helpmake annualevent successfulPage 6

insidethis issue

FORUM FOR BUSINESS

monthly

LAKELAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ALSO INSIDE: Upcoming Events EMERGE Lakeland Ribbon Cuttings Members on the Move

MARCH 18, 2009

SAVE THE

DATEThe Lakeland Center

11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m

Call the Chamber now at863/688-8551 Ext. 228 toorder your corporate tables.

You wont want to miss thisevent. Heres a hint:

HOT, HOT, HOT!!!


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This months recap of the Schmooze aPalooza

was contributed by Jack Duncan of RadianceRoad Marketing. Jack first wrote about the

event on his blog, which you can read atradianceroadmarketing.com.

Today, I attended my first Lakeland AreaChamber of Commerce SchmoozeaPalooza and I am so glad I did! Thispower networking event, held at FloridaSouthern College in the Eleanor SearleDrawing Room, brought together about50 of Lakelands shakers and movers topromote our businesses to sell the sizzle and enjoy lunchtogether.

We gathered in the elegant drawing room

on the architecturally-awesome FSCcampus about 11:30 this morning where abuffet of salad, grilled chicken, roast beef,pasta and steamed veggies awaited us. Istarted building my power for the eventwith some cheese and crackers whilemeeting some of my fellow LakelandChamber members and staff many forthe first time since I am a fairly newmember. Editors note: FSCs food serviceis provided by Guest Services, a fellowChamber member.

Jessica Gutowski, standing-in for All-Solars Dillon Daniels, joined me at mytable since we already knew each otherfrom another event. Sitting to my right

was Adam Baust of the Welborn Com-panies Administrative Service

Offerings, who is openinga new branch here

in Lakeland

to help local businesses with theiraccounting, payroll and tax matters.KeiserUniversitys Director of StudentServices Ryan Reis joined us as well, andwe got to talk about helping students

develop practical business experiencethrough internship and portfoliodevelop-ment with Lakeland companies. I taughtat [then] Keiser College in Melbourne, FLand am reallyexcited about mentoringlocal students.

At the Schmooze a Palooza, eachattendee gets to stand up and give a 30-second elevator-pitch for their businessto the crowd. Its a great way to hone yourpresentation skills! I enjoyed watching myfellowChamber members give their

pitches. The event gave me a chance tohear local enterprises marketing messagesand get to know some of the people thatare active in the business community. Itsa real whirl to go through almost 50marketing pitches in less than an hour! Inthe marketing world, you are competingagainst so many messages for attention

and to gain interest in about half aminute. YOU GOTTA MAKE ITSIZZLE!

As a local internet marketing consultant, I

analyze marketing messages for a living.As a prospective consumer, I want toknow whats in it for me as quickly aspossible. This was a wonderful way to takea look at what I do and how I presentmy business to prospects. After all, my jobis to get your BEST prospects to visit yourwebsite and BUY your products andservices. I had better be able to deliver aclear, compelling message myself!

If youd like a few tips you can use todevelop or hone your 30-second elevator

pitch email me and Ill get those out toyou. It really is a vital skill for anyone whoneeds to explain what your business does.Ill be working on my elevator pitch tomake the best impression to makeit sizzle at ALL of the events andencounters here in Lakeland this year.

Joe L. RuthvenChairman of the Board

Kathleen L. MunsonPublisher & President

Kingston PartnersDesign

Lakeland AreaChamber of CommerceForum For Business Monthly

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Volume Information: January 2010Vol. XX, No. 1

Chambers Schmooze aPalooza SIZZLES!


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Members network before lunch.

Pictured aboe:Brian Monk,Sessums & Sessums, PA, shareshis30-secondcommercialwith thegroup.

Pictured Below:Host & FSC Head Athletic Trainer, Al Green welcomes the crowd as Guest ServicesCatering Director, Kevin Adair looks on.

holds annual meetingEMERGE

EMERGE Lakeland members attendedthe organizations annual meeting on

November 12th at the Sorosis Building.Members heard a brief recap of 2009and learned about 2010 initiatives.There were opportunities for networkingand members enjoyed great food and

beverage while enjoying music andentertainment. Thanks to Texas CattleCompany, Southern Wine and Spirits,Bernie Little Distributors and Publixfor helping make the event possible.

EMERGE announces its executivecommittee and committee chairs for2010:

Chair Kathy WallenVice Chair Cindy GreenTreasurer Todd BaylisSecretary April Mullins

Marketing Chair Ashley HallEvents Chair Karen HoutzVolunteer Chair Craig HillMembership Chair Patrick HowesTechnology Chair Adam Spafford

If you are looking to get more involvedin EMERGE, consider serving on acommittee. The marketing, technology,volunteer, events and membershipcommittees are all looking for assistance.Visit www.emergelakeland.com to

learn more about upcoming events,volunteer opportunities, developmentprograms and social outings or click onthe EMERGE logo on:www.lakelandchamber.com.

EMERGE is also on Facebook andTwitter. See you in 2010!


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Increase Your Business Potential inthe New Year!

Each year, the Chamber offers itsmembers the outstanding opportu-nity to meet and greet up to 20businesses! Hats Off to ChamberMembers has been scheduled for

January 26, 2010. Please volunteerto deliver the 2010 MembershipMaterials to 20+ companies its aperfect way to meet local businessowners and provide assistance to theChamber at the same time! Makesure you reserve your spot- there are alimited number of spaces available!

Please see the insert for details andinformation on how to volunteer.

INCREASE YOUR

POTENTIAL

HATSOFF


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For nearly two decades, Baron Realty,Inc. operated nearly anonymously.Founder and Broker, Tom Petcoff andhis wife (Licensed Agent)Sally, formed the smallcompany and enduredthe licensing process inorder to better managetheir residential realestate holdings. The firstacquisition was a small house facingforeclosure off of Combee Road inLakeland. The Petcoffs joined by twolong time family friends formed a smallpartnership and scraped together$2,000.00 to cover the down paymentand closing costs on a rundown singlefamily home. So began a journey that

ultimately grew into a family businesswhich now manages more than 500,000square feet of office and retail space inFlorida and Georgia.

Cory Petcoff, now President, graduatedfrom Stetson and entered the bankingindustry in Charlotte, North Carolina.Using his special skills in finance, heworked on the special assets section of amajor national bank. From there, hemoved to an Atlanta company whereCory was an analyst for a firm that

exclusively managed the billion dollarportfolios of the once great LehmanBrothers. He developed extensivebackground in real estate investmentanalysis, property management, leasing,and contract compliance.

In 2003, Cory joined the family companyand quickly earned his Florida RealEstate Brokers License as well as hisProperty and Casualty Insurance License.He serves as the commercial real estateconsultant and manager to multiple

insurance companieswho have diversifiedtheir investment portfolios throughhigh quality investment grade commercialreal estate.

Baron believes that it is vital to beinvolved in the community and thereforethe family is involved in numerous civic

and charitable organiza-tions. Cory Petcoffserves on the board ofdirectors of the PeaceRiver Center and thePolk Theatre and is amember of the vestry at

All Saints Episcopal Church.

Baron Realty operates from a serenelakefront setting in WilliamsburgSquare. At its core, Baron believes thatits success has been based upon theapplication of the golden rule in itsrelationships with customers, employees

and vendors.

The Lakeland Area Chamber ofCommerce would like to congratulateBaron Realty, Inc. as the Small Businesof the Month for December.

Small Business of the Month Committee Member, Ginny Houghton (Allen & Company of Florida,Inc.) presents Cory Petcoff with the Small Business of the Month Award for December.

November Small Business of the Month Award presented

Baron Realty, Inc.Cory T. Petcoff, PresidentPO Box 2007

Lakeland, FL 33806-2007863/607-4100 phone863/607-4111 [email protected]

November winner

Looking for a business or service?Lakeland visitors and residents are encouraged to do business with Chamber members. Browse the Member Directory to

locate business products and services. To view the directory, visit the Web at:

LakelandChamber.com


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Volunteers help make Chambers CarBQ huge successCarBQ WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! The 2009 CarBQ Committeewould like to thank our sponsors for makingthis event possible!! Chamber volunteersand committee members met at Tigertownon November 20th to prepare and deliver

2,100 lunches for this years event. Acouple of big THANK YOUS go to

This years CarBQ Committee: DennisRoss & Kelly Aiken, Co-Chairs, LynBaldwin, Don Barclay, Matthew Cantrall,Bob Donahay, John Fitzwater, HerbyGlaros, Tricia Glaros, Fred Johnson, Will

Link, Nick Nicholas, Sam Nimah, Steve Stewart, Bill Tinsley,and Kathy Wallen for all their time andeffort!

Our event Chairs, Dennis Ross and Kelly

Aiken, for steering another successful event.

Fred Johnson, of Freds Southern Kitchenand Don Barclay, of RibCrib, for lending utheir culinary wisdom and expertise!

All the Chamber businesses and individualsthat supported CarBQ and purchased lunche

Our volunteers who prepared 2,100 lunches in record time. A special thanks to each of you

Wade AltmanTeresa Biever

Rachel BulmanAmanda Carmichael

Debbi CarterGary Clark

Jonathan CrainRod Crowley

Michael DanielsMarian Dickinson

Riley DonnellLisa Dunson

Preston EavesRachel ErwineJames Evers

Patrick FaganBen Franklin

Daniel FranklinCindy Green

Lisa HallSusan HamesLinda Harkins

Melina HarrisonRachel HollisJason HolmKaren Houtz

Kathy Howard

Patrick HowesGretchen Johnson

Joe JosephBecky Joyce

Thomas LeeJani LowdellLindsay Mack

Salvatore MagneticoLillian MartinezShawn McColeSvea McGordonShelee Meeker

James NewsomeElena Nicholas

Paul NorisTed Payne

Cynthia RobertsonJoe L. Ruthven

Anu SaxenaPunam Saxena

Melanie SmithJoshua Stewart

Cynthia Thomas

Donovan Tinsley

Martha Tinsley

Andrea Ventura

Marji Vetter

Bobby Vogt

Michelle Vogt

Bob Wallen

Marty Wilkey

Dwayne WilliamsJason Witty

Tina Witty


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DETROIT The Detroit Tigers today announced the clubsexhibition game schedule for 2010 Spring Training inLakeland, FL.

Next spring will mark the Tigers 74th season at TigerTownin Lakeland, extending the longest-standing relationshipbetween a major league team and a current Spring Traininghost city. The 2010 spring season marks the clubs 45thconsecutive season of exhibition play at Joker Marchant Stadium.

The Tigers will begin the exhibition schedule on Tuesday,March 2 as the club battles Florida Southern College in theannual matchup against the Moccasins. The club opens thehome portion of the Grapefruit League schedule against theToronto Blue Jays at Joker Marchant Stadium on Thursday,March 4.

The schedule is highlighted by visits from the World SeriesChampion New York Yankees on March 10, March 13 andMarch 27. The schedule also features two visits from the

National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies on March12 and March 20.

Tickets for the 2010 spring exhibition season will be pricedat two separate levels. The first set is for premium games,which include all games against the Atlanta Braves and

New York Yankees and all Friday, Saturday and Sundaygames. The second price level is for the remainder of theschedule. Premium game ticket prices range from $11-22,while the ticket prices for the remainder of games rangefrom $8-19.

Full season ticket packages for the 2010 Tigers SpringTraining exhibition season are on sale now at the JokerMarchant Stadium ticket office, via phone at (863) 686-8075or by visiting www.tigers.com. Fans may also now purchasepartial season ticket plans of five-or-more games by calling(863) 686-8075. Individual game tickets go on sale beginningat 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9th, and can be orderedby visiting the ticket office at Joker Marchant Stadium,calling 866-66-TIGER or visiting www.tigers.com.

For additional ticket information and special group pricing,call the Lakeland office at 863-686-8075.

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Tigers announce 2010 Spring Training scheduleThree visits from New York Yankees highlight schedule


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20+ Years Renewals1945 64 YearsLakeland Animal Nutrition

1950 - 59 YearsChastain-Skillman, Inc.

1969 40 yearsLakeland Center for Oral Surgery& Implantology

1970 39 YearsLakeland Electric

1975 34 YearsMARCOBAY Construction, Inc.

1979 30 YearsSunTrust Bank

1981 28 YearsImport Auto Parts

1982 27 YearsDr. Alan P. Fisher, Optometrist

1984 25 YearsHigh Shine Cleaning ServicePolk County Fraternal Order of Police

1986 23 YearsAlabama Metal Industries CorporationPolk Museum of Art

1988 21 Years

Jimbo's Pit Bar-B-Q

1989 20 yearsTax Advantage of Lakeland

15 Year RenewalsGold's Gym/American Fitness, Inc.PartyLite Gifts, Inc.

10-Year RenewalsThe Mahoney Group, Inc.

John Locke Painting, Inc.

5-Year RenewalsGG Graphic Designs, Inc.

Utopia Home Care, Inc.

RENEWALSThe Chamber would like to recognizeand thank the following businesses fortheir long-standing suppor t and loyalty


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Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills4141 Lakeland Hills Blvd.Lakeland, FL 33805-1978(863) 687-0101

www.arboroakslakelandhills.comAssisted Living CommunityMs. Terry Cook

Badcock Benefit Solutions, LLCPO Box 3742Lakeland, FL 33802-3742(863) 825-6005Fax: (863) 825-6006InsuranceMs. Susan Badcock

Central Florida MediationGroup LLC4729 US Highway 98 S Ste 104Lakeland, FL 33812(863) 594-1113Fax: (863) 594-1121

www.centralfloridamediationgroup.comAttorneysMs. Kathy Leggett, M.A.

Corporate Interiors, Inc.

1723 Commerce Ave NSt. Petersburg, FL 33716-4207(727)539-7544Fax: (727) 539-1262Office FurnitureMs. Brit Paiva

Fields Huston Cadillac, Buick,Pontiac & GMC, Inc.19510 Hwy 27Lake Wales, FL 33853-2455(863) 676-2503Fax: (863) 649-3573

www.fieldshuston.comAutomobile - Dealers - NewMr. Bucky Kast

Floralawn, Inc.PO Box 91597Lakeland, FL 33804-1597(863) 668-0494Fax: (863) 668-0495

www.floralawn.comLandscapingMr. Robert Averitt

KB Home

9102 S Park Center Loop, Ste 100Orlando, FL 32819-8627(407) 587-3400

www.kbhome.comBuilders/ResidentialMs. Amanda Parah

M.S.E.A. Solutions, Inc.Auburndale, FL 33823-9217(863) 965-4621Fax: (863) 965-4631

www.mseasolutions.comConsultants/Human Resources & LaborRelations

Mr. Michael WasnorowiczMainsail Beach Inn101 66th StreetHolmes Beach, FL 34217-1345813 849-4152Fax: (813) 269-4902

www.mainsailbeachinn.comVacation RentalsMr. Joe Brown

Mister FishPO Box 8723Lakeland, FL 33806-8723(863) 688-4280

Fax: (863) 688-4580RestaurantsMs. Michele R. Christman

The Monarch School, Inc.1540 New Jersey RdLakeland, FL 33803-2409(863) 680-1290Fax: (863) 680-1290

www.themonarchschool.orgSchools - PrivateMrs. Misty Reed

Shield Coatings &Weatherproofing, Inc.1028 S 50th StTampa, FL 33619-3630(813) 247-5421Fax: (813) 247-3517ConstructionMs. Marcy Roy

The Village Wine Shop1486 Town Center DriveLakeland, FL 33803-7965(863) 682-8980

Fax: (863) 682-8960www.thevillagewineshop.comWine - RetailerMr. John Patrick

Wachovia Bank5101 US Highway 98 SLakeland, FL 33812(863) 644-2306Fax: (863) 619-2425

www.wachovia.comBanksMs. Jennifer Ivey

NEW MEMBERSe Chamber is proud to welcome 14 new members for November 2009

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Through their membership in the Chamber, businesses invest in themselves and their community. We urge you to to Buy Lakeland. It makes goodcents! by doing business with these new Chamber members. For the most up-to-date list of members, visit our on-line Preferred Business Directoryat LakelandChamber.com!


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MARK YOURCALENDAR

EVENTS

Friday, January 1Chamber Closed New Years Day

Thursday, January 14Economic Forecast Breakfast

7:00 AM, The Lakeland Center,701 W. Lime Street, Sikes Hall

Monday, January 18Chamber Closed

Martin Luther King Holiday

Thursday, January 21Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m.,

St Josephs Academy, 310 McDonald St

Tuesday, January 26Hats Off! To Chamber Members,

8:00 a.m., Florida Technical College,4715 S Florida Ave, Ste 4

MEETINGS

Monday, January 11EMERGE Lakeland Steering

Committee Meeting, 3:45 PM

Wednesday, January 13

Government Affairs, 8:00 AM

BusinessVoice of Greater Lakeland,9:00 AM

Thursday, January 14Leadership Lakeland XXVII

Education Day

Leadership Lakeland XXVIIMid Year Retreat

Wednesday, January 20Executive Committee Meeting,

4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 27Board of Directors Meeting.

NoonLakeland Yacht and Country Club

929 Lake Hollingsworth Drive

NOVEMBER TOURISM INQUIRIES

During the month of November, our Visitor Information Center assisted hundreds

of individuals, answering questions pertaining to Chamber member businesses

and the Lakeland community.

Walk-in Visitors..................................292Relocation Response Mailings................5Relocation Response (Walk In) ............28

Accommodations...................................2

Winter Accommodations .......................0Visitor Information Mailings..................11Visitor Center E-mail Inquiries.............103


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Southeastern University welcomedChamber members to their beautifulcampus with a festive start to theholiday season. Attendees were usheredonto campus with style and enteredinto a beautiful scene of lights and

greenery. With tables and tables ofbeautiful and delicious foods, thefood service department intrigued thecrowd with a tasty tour around theworld.As the networking and introductionsgot under way, John Kautz welcomedeveryone to the campus and encouragedtours. After he accepted the plaque ofappreciation, the development staffoffered tickets to the annual LeadershipForums small group luncheons withnationally recognized speakers. Whata wonderful opportunity for membersto take advantage of an outstandinglocal leadership conference!For more information on this yearsForum, please visit:seuleadershipforum.com

Special thanks to everyone in thedevelopment office at SoutheasternUniversity for organizing a first-classevent!

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November Business After Hours welcomes members with holiday cheer

Mr. John Kautz, Vice President/Finance &Administration accepts plaque of appreciation.

Photo Credit: Randy Pease

Members enjoy a beautiful and festive evening networking on the beautiful campus

Members viewed existing campus layout and future expansion plans


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DONT MISS OUTReserve your tickets now

2010 ECONOMIC FORECAST BREAKFASTThursday, January 147:00 9:00 AM The Lakeland Center

Have we seen the end? Is the worst behind us? Is the economyREALLY rebounding? And what will Floridas new, recoveredeconomy look like once the dust settles? Mark your calendars

NOW because you dont want to miss the op-portunity to hear the latest economic predic-tions for 2010.

The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce andAllen & Company will host the 23rd Annual Economic Fore-cast Breakfast at the Lakeland Center on January 14th.

Back by popular demand, Brian Wesbury will offer his perspectiveon the national economy. Mr. Wesbury is one of Americasprominent economists and economic forecasters. He is the ChiefEconomist at First Trust Advisors L.P., a financial services firmbased in Lisle, Illinois and serves on the Board of Advisors toFirst Trust Capital Partners, an affiliated private-equity firm.Brian is a monthly contributor for the American Spectatormagazine and regularly published in the Wall Street Journal,and has been a CNBC Contributor since 2007.

New to our event, Dr. Robert Lang will join us to offer hisperspective on the future growth and economic potential ofPolk County and the Central Florida region. Robert Lang has

made a strong mark as one of Americaspre-eminent experts on the many faces-urban, suburban and exurban of physicaland population growth across North America.

An urban planning and policy expert, Dr. Lang focuses onsuburban studies; demographic and spatial analysis; metropolitangovernance; the built environment; and other issues ofenvironmental psychology. He is a director of the MetropolitanInstitute at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and StateUniversity and is research director for the Brookings MountainWest Initiative with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

To reserve tickets, call 863/688-8551, x228) or email ChristineMurphy at [email protected]. Tickets are $25.

The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize Mayor BuddyFletcher as he retires after 18 years of dedicated leadership and service to our City andChamber.

During ceremonies at their December meeting, the Chambers Board of Directorspresented Buddy with a plaque honoring him as Chairman Emeritus of RibbonCuttings. As Mayor, Buddy has served on the Chamber Board and cut more ribbons atnew business openings than we can count. He always made that business owner feel

special, and made an effort to learn as much as possible about their business so hecould tell others of their specialty and accomplishments.

Best wishes, Buddy, as you and your beautiful wife, Weetsie, enjoy your well-deservedretirement!

Tribute to Mayor Fletcher


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JANUARY MEMBERS ON THE MOVESouthern HomesSalesperson on the move: Janice Morganwho was at Shores of Lake Sears is nowat Hunters Crossing and Ashwood inLakeland. Jim Tamme who was at Shoresof Lake Sears is now James Town Place,

Bartow and Dinner Lake, Lake Wales.

Pleased to announce Novembers sales-person of the month, Janet Backman.Hats off to you Janet for your dedicationto excellence. Congratulations!

Alliance for IndependenceJoan Eby, Director of Development forAlliance for Independence, was a recentfacilitator for the Non-profit ManagementProgram at USF Polytechnic. Joanspresentation was Program Development

and Marketing.

Shirley Balogh, President/CEO ofAlliance for Independence, has beenappointed Chair of the RESPECT ofFlorida Oversight Committee.RESPECT of Florida is a preferentialbuying program for State Agencies thatoperates in accordance with Section413.036, Florida Statutes.

Joan Eby, Director of Development atAlliance for Independence and thePresident of the Greater Polk CountyChapter of the Association forFundraising Professionals (AFP), recentlyattended a Leadership DevelopmentConference in Orlando, Florida. ThisConference focused on training anddevelopment for Presidents and PresidentElects of Regional AFP Chapters.

Coldwell Banker CommercialSaunders Real EstateRichard Dempsey, ALC, Realtor, and

sales associate at Coldwell BankerCommercial Saunders Real Estate(CBCSRE) in Lakeland, FL, has beenawarded the Accredited Land Consultant(ALC) designation from theREALTORS Land Institute (RLI).

Proud to announce Terry Flynn hasrecently joined as a Realtor and SalesAssociate.

Polk State CollegePolk State Colleges Respiratory Careprogram has been accredited by theCommittee on Accreditation of AlliedHealth Education (CAAHEP) and theCommittee on Accreditation for

Respiratory Care.

Lunz Prebor Fowler ArchitectsDaniel Fowler, AIA, a principal at LunzPrebor Fowler Architects, recentlypassed the national exam for Leadershipin Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) accreditation, joining three

other architects in the firm who areLEED Accredited.


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CPS Investment AdvisorsChas P. Smith, CPA/PFS, president ofCPS Investment Advisors, was akeynote speaker at the 15th annual CPAlliance Roundtable conference heldin Celebration, Florida. His topic was

Investment Opportunities for 2010and 2011.

The RuthvensProud and excited to announce therecent addition of Kim Reveron andMelissa Garthwaite to their organization.Kim will be working as a LeasingCoordinator and Melissa as an Ad-

ministrative Assistant. They are bothintegral members of the Ruthven team.

The Sanoba Law FirmThe Sanoba Law Firm has relocated to422 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland,Florida 33801. Gregory A. Sanoba,Esq. and The Sanoba Law Firm willcontinue to handle residential and

commercial real estate transactions,commercial, banking and creditorsrights, collections, evictions, foreclosuresand commercial litigation.

Southwest Florida WaterManagement DistrictDanny Kushmer recently acceptedappointment to the Leadership Councifor Youth and Family AlternativesGeorge Harris, Jr. Youth Shelter. Dannyis the Community Affairs Manager forSWFWMD responsible for Polk,

Hardee and Highlands Counties.

Gentry MorrisonFuneral Home SouthsideLew Hall was appointed by Gov. Cristto a four year term on the Funeral,Cemetery and Consumer ServicesBoard in Tallahassee. The board consistsof three Funeral Directors, a cemeterian,a monument dealer, two CPAs and theconsumer members.

The Lakeland Chamber prints business announcements each month as space permits. Please mail

your announcements to the Chamber or e-mail: [email protected]


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RIBBON CUTTINGSThe following companies recently celebrated their ribbon cuttings in the month of November.

See the photos on our Web site at LakelandChamber.com.

RIBBON CUTTING THANK YOUSpecial thanks to Mayor Buddy Fletcher and all of the board members andChamber Champions who truly make these ceremonies a special event.

Law offices of Allen and Abaray5835 U.S. HWY 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812

863/669-9999 www.allenandabaray.com

Smart Creative208 E. Pine Street, Lakeland, FL 33801

863/286-8040 www.SomeLikeItSmart.com

Great Florida Insurance1619 Harden Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33803

863/683-8300

Pappys Grill, a Florida BBQ Company3043 Drane Field Road, Suite 1, Lakeland, FL 33811

863/581-7101

Boys & Girls Club of Lakeland, Inc.1525 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, Lakeland, FL 33804

863/686-1719 www.bgclakeland.com


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