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Business Blog Update … Boat Parade ON!

Posted by Bob Gernert on November 7, 2008 at 11:53 am

Welcome to our twice monthly business blog update. Based on our 2008 member survey, 75% of you prefer electronic correspondence from the Chamber. The first and third Friday of each month we will share late breaking news with you via our blog post.

Chain of Lakes Boat Parade is on for December 6

(Please note that this post was updated as of November 12 to note that we have dropped Lake Cannon from the parade route. The parade will begin in Lake May at 6:30 p.m. It will then proceed into Lake Shipp and run counter-clockwise around that lake. It then returns thru Lake May around the eastern shore and into Lake Howard where is will make a counter-clockwise circuit ending at Old Man Frank’s Restaurant.) 

What’s Christmas in Winter Haven without the Boat Parade?! We are happy to announce that lake levels appear to be good enough to “float your boat” on Saturday December 6 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Lake May.

The parade route will involve lakes Shipp, May, Howard and Cannon  (due to current water levels the parade will NOT go into Lake Cannon). It may be necessary to “trim” your outboard motor in one or more locations but the Canal Commission has offered to be on hand to assist boaters where possible. We do not recommend that boats requiring deep draft participate.  (It is recommended that your motor have the capability of trimming (lifting the prop upward). We do recommend that you drive the route the weekend before the parade to test your ride.

We will publish further details in mid-November.  Deck those hulls!

“What Now Your Honor?”

 Best Business Practices: HR and Employment Law November 12 

11:30 a.m. @ Chamber’s Coleman Auditorium

Best Business Practices luncheon to focus on human resource and employment law Issues.  Actual court cases will illustrate challenges for small and large businesses. 

Admission (includes lunch) is $10 for Winter Haven Chamber members and $20 for non-members.
Click here to RSVP.

Young Professionals Lunch and Learn November 13

11:30 a.m. @ Chamber’s Coleman Auditorium

Winter Haven Young Professionals Group Lunch & Learn “Community Involvement and Volunteerism” Speakers: Terry Worthington, president of the United Way of Central Florida, and several community leaders. 

Admission (includes lunch from Tijuana Flats): $10 for WHYPG members and $20 for non-WHYPG members. (No shows will be billed). Click here to RSVP.

November Networking Showcase: Thursday, November 20, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Presented by Platinum Bank and Straughn and Turner Attorneys
1285 First Street South  Details and RSVP here

A Couple of Future Dates to Save …

Thursday, February 3 - 2009 Banker’s Cup Awards
Friday, March 27 - 2009 Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament 

Weekend Options as detailed at the Chamber’s Online Calendar: 

Friday, November 7:
Main Street Winter Haven Wine Taste

Saturday, November 8
Roar and Soar at Fantasy of Flight
Sunset & Symphony at Bok Tower 

Sunday, November 9
Roar and Soar at Fantasy of Flight
This Week’s Special Chamber Offer:

“Wine Down at the Sundown” (Look for new options at an old favorite!)

• Wednesdays - 5 to 9 pm
• Samplings of wines from around the world. Have a taste or a whole glass. Samplings of appetizers from Christy’s Sundown. Live relaxing music, not full bands. Come and have a great time, and network with others in the Winter Haven business world.
• $15 for Chamber Members (print and present this ad or show Advantage Card) 
• $20.00 dollars non-members  

Do you have news for the blog or this bi-weekly update?  chamber1@winterhavenfl.com

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