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Showcase … Banker’s Cup Menu … Next Breakfast Program …

Posted by Bob Gernert on January 16, 2009 at 12:39 pm

RSVP Now for Networking Showcase at McGee Tires (formerly B & W Tires). Plan now to enjoy barbecue and maybe win a door prize as Bob Lanpher and McGee Tire Store hosts the next Networking Showcase on Thursday, January 22. Meet your friends and make new business contacts –  1803 Third Street, SW at the intersection of Cypress Gardens Boulevard and US 17. RSVP here.

 

Banker’s Cup/Taste of Winter Haven:  Join your friends and enjoy wonderful food from Winter Haven’s finest restaurants as we honor a special man and woman for their civic contributions at the 2009 Banker’s Cup Taste of Winter Haven “For the Love of Communty.” A sample of the selections you will enjoy include:

Arabella’s Ristorante - Chicken Saltinbocca and Shrimp with Pistachio Creamy Brandy Sauce

Chalet Suzanne Restaurant & Inn - Baby King Crab Thermidor in a Shell, Crispy Duckling with Blackberry Sauce, Bison Tenderloin Bites with Marchant De Vin Sauce

Outback Steakhouse - Seared Ahi Tuna with Soy Dressing and Wasabi Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese Chop Salad, Pork Tenderloin Drizzled with Apricot-chili Glaze

Red Lobster - Garlic Shrimp Alfredo over Linguini, Cheddar Bay Biscuits, cool, creamy, Key Lime Pie with Raspberry Sauce

Smokin’ Jim’s BBQ - Ribs, Shredded Pork, Chicken, Baked Beans and Red Velvet Cake

Tam’s Classic Catering - Crostini with Guacamole and Chopped Vegetable, Smoked Salmon with Parmesan Caper Sauce, Chicken Rumaki

Texas Cattle Co - Skillets of Sirloin, Chicken and Mushrooms

Favor - Assorted desserts

This event is sure to sell out. Don’t miss this fabulous evening featuring Winter Haven’s highest civic honor. Purchase tickets here.

 

RSVP now for February 4 ‘First Wednesday Better Business Breakfast “How to Reduce the Chances of Fraud in Your Business”
Presented by: Bob Lynch, CPA, CFE, CVA, Manager – Forensic Accounting and Litigation Support  Cross, Fernandez and Riley, CPAs LLP

Cross, Fernandez and Riley merged with Winter Haven’s Beckert, Price and Rowse, CPAs in August 2008. The combined firm has offices in Orlando, Winter Haven and Tampa. Join us for this timely topic to reduce your chances of losses from fraud in your business. You’ll have a great breakfast and hear timely updates from the City of Winter Haven, Main Street and the Chamber as well.

Here’s what you’ll take away from the C/F/R presentation: 

Why Employees (Fraudsters) Steal?
How Employees (Fraudsters) Steal
Statistics on Fraud by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Learn “Red Flags” of Fraud
What you can to reduce the chances of Fraud

Join us Wednesday, February 4 at 7:30 a.m. in the Chamber’s Coleman Auditorium. $10 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. RSVP required and due to food guarantees, no shows will be invoiced. Make a date for great professional advice for the cost of breakfast.  RSVP here.

Winter Haven Young Professionals Group -  One-Year Anniversary Party
“I Love the 80’s” – Feb. 20
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ Arts Ensemble International

For complete details and ticket purchase, click here. 

 

Click Here For Our Community events calendar. 

Downtown Alive “Health & Fitness” – January 16. 5:30 p.m. (Today!)

Ribbon Cutting & Open House – Bond Clinic Women’s Health Center, Jan. 27, 4:30 p.m.

Bok Tower Gardens 80th Anniversary – Jan. 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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