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FORUM FOR BUSINESS

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

LAKELAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

monthly
“BUY LAKELAND”
June 2009
NOW MORE THAN EVER Vol. XIX, No.6

In these challenging times, it makes

us realize how fortunate we are to
live and work in Lakeland.
Not only do we have a rich quality of life in the
abundance of educational, cultural, recreational
and economic assets, but we also have a strong
sense of community and commitment to work
together for the greater good.
When doing business here in Lakeland,
please visit the Chamber Web site at
www.LakelandChamber.com to identify the
VERIFICATION FORMS
WILL ARRIVE THIS MONTH
Plans are now underway to
produce the 2010 Lakeland Area
Chamber of Commerce Buyer's
Guide. This professional guide is
one of the best marketing tools
offered by the Chamber to help

products and services. Accuracy

member businesses offering the products and members promote their business

Now more than ever, we need to do business
here in Lakeland first. By keeping our purchases
in Lakeland, we’re supporting family, friends
and neighbors who are locally employed. Not
only is our economy positively impacted, but
monies spent here go toward improvement of
our roads, schools and all the resources that
services you are looking for.
One more important request … please make
sure you tell them you’re doing business with
them BECAUSE they’re a Chamber member!
By supporting each other, we’ll come out of this
economic downturn even stronger than before.
of information is critical.
Verification Forms will be sent
to every Chamber member
business during the month of
June to verify current information
listed in the chamber membership
database.

It is vital that all Chamber

make Lakeland great.
Best regards, member businesses review
This Chamber is very proud to represent our their information to ensure its
accuracy and return the form
to the Chamber.
1,900 member businesses in the Lakeland
area. I want to take this opportunity to thank
each of you for your long-standing loyalty and
support. Your membership investment allows If you do not receive this important
form, please contact Mary
us to continue to provide the needed programs Kathleen L. Munson,
Stevenson at 863/688-8551
and services to sustain our economic health. President Ext. 232 or E-mail:
msteveson@lakelandchamber.com

ALSO INSIDE: New Members • EMERGE Lakeland • Ribbon Cuttings • Members on the Move
NOMINATIONS
SOUGHT
for 2010 Board of Directors
The Lakeland Area Chamber of
Commerce is fortunate to be led by an
elected 38-member board of directors and
five ex-officio members. These dedicated
volunteer leaders direct the governance of
the Chamber and represent the interests of
our 1,900 members.
In July, a nominating committee headed by
Chair-elect Joe L. Ruthven (The Ruthvens)
will convene to nominate 12 new directors
to serve a three-year term on the Chamber’s
Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2010.
Active Chamber members in good standing
are invited to submit their name or the
names of other members who meet the
qualifications of nomination. Nominations
will be submitted to the 2010 Officers and
Directors Nominating Committee.
Names of proposed board candidates should
be submitted no later than Friday, July 10,
2009 to:
Kathleen Munson, President,
Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce,
P.O. Box 3607, Lakeland, FL 33802-3607,
by FAX: 683-7454
or by email:
kmunson@lakelandchamber.com.
Questions regarding the nomination
process may be directed to Kathleen at
688-8551, ext. 234 or to the above
email address.
Lakeland Area
Chamber of Commerce
Forum For Business Monthly
Volume Information: June 2009, Vol. XIX, No. 6
Anu Saxena Kathleen L. Munson
Chairman of the Board Publisher & President
Aaron Bates Kingston Partners
Managing Editor Design
Chamber Foundation
The Lakeland Area Chamber Foundation was founded in 1973 to assist the Lakeland
Chamber in supporting vital community and education initiatives. Through the
generous contributions of several businesses in our community over the past 35 years,
the Foundation has been able to award more than $500 million in grants to many
not-for-profit organizations.
Regretfully, the economic downturn has impacted the Foundation’s investment fund
and its ability to disburse grant funding in 2009 and 2010. The Foundation’s board
of directors, led by Chairman Timothy F. Campbell (Clark, Campbell, Mawhinney &
Lancaster, P.A.) met recently to review its investment fund and made the decision, as
a result of the downturn and the resulting inability to award grant requests, not to
send out grant applications this year to 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the
Greater Lakeland community. While the Foundation board would prefer to consider
and grant awards this fiscal year, the more prudent approach was to suspend the
grant process for this fiscal year.
The Chamber Foundation is grateful for the tremendous support of Chamber members
who continue to make voluntary contributions to the Foundation through their
Chamber membership renewal invoice. The Foundation board is hopeful that the
we all experience a strong economic rebound and that they will be accepting
applications and granting awards soon.
Special thanks to all member businesses and individuals who have contributed
to the Foundation, including those who contributed for the most recent reporting
period - 10/1/08 – 5/5/09. The tax-deductible contributions will support the Foun-
dation’s mission to improve Lakeland’s quality of life.
Any Lab Test Now
Brickyard Div of Custom Coatings & Design, Inc.
Buckner Commercial Properties
Century 21 A.H. Realty, Inc.
Champs Sports Bar & Grille
Compton-Peachee Construction, Inc.
Edi’s Place, Inc.
Fletcher Printing Company
Flower Cart Florist
Herndon & Associates, LLC
Hunt Construction of Central Florida, Inc.
Institute of Spanish Communication, Inc.
The Ledger
Quality Petroleum Corporation
Stille Real Estate
Tapatio's Restaurante Mexicano, Inc.
SUPPORT
GIVE YOUR If you are interested in contributing to the
Foundation’s efforts, simply mark the Foundation
amount on your annual Chamber Investment
renewal form. To learn more about the
Foundation and its mission, please contact
Barbara Bennett at the Chamber,
688-8551, ext. 233.
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Riverside Bank hosts New Member Reception
The new member reception was held in the lobby of the Riverside
Bank located at 4400 South Florida Ave. While Riverside is
the presenting sponsor for the entire series, they were glad to
help host sponsor Go Minis with a logistics problem. New to
Lakeland, and concentrating on placing storage units around
the local area, Go Minis had yet to secure an office location!
Riverside offered their lobby and this cooperative effort provided
a perfect example of Chamber members helping each other.
Presenting Sponsor Riverside Bank's Chrissy Schaff learns about Cartridge
& Toner Zone's business om Bill Masters as Tom Cancellare of Fairfield
Inn & Suites looks on.
Chamber staff provided new members with an overview of
chamber events and programs. New members sharpened their
networking skills by sharing their “30 second” commercials with
the group and the business relationships that help all businesses
prosper began. A special announcement was made: Go Minis
has been sold to Jerry Herring and will continue to operate
under the same name. The group was positive and upbeat and
anxious to use the chamber to develop and grow their business.
Brian Bernard, Jamie Hendrix, and new owners Brian and Jerry Herring
om Go Minis hosted the event.
Citizens Bank & Trust hosts April’s Business After Hours
A tremendous crowd enjoys networking, eating, and drinking during Business Aer Hours at Citizens Bank & Trust in downtown Lakeland.
The deck at Citizens Bank & Trust was the perfect venue for
the Luau's evening festivities! Bank staff were on hand and
created a welcoming and fun atmosphere for everyone to
enjoy- especially at the beverage dispensers!
Nearly 600 Chamber members and guests sampled wings, ice
cream and more as they waited for the announcement of the
judges’ careful decision. Attendees were able to sample food &
treats from: Beef O’Brady’s, Bubba Que’s BBQ, Dragon Ice
Cream, The End Zone, Gator’s Dockside, Kazbor’s, Kerr’s
Winghouse, Mojo’s Winghouse, Rita’s Water Ice, & Zohra’s
Lakeside Restaurant.
Josh Reeves and Chris Provette of Bubba Ques show off their trophy.
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In addition to the food folks, the luau had wonderful support
from sponsors! Bernie Little Distributors, Fun Bike Center
Motorsports, Focus Magazine all provided support. Party
People Celebration Co. dressed the tables, added balloons &
created the “luau feel”. Southside Package & Lounge, Signs &
Specialties & Image Creations By Billie all provided the last
little extras to bring the event together.
After much deliberation (and a little math), the judges were
happy to announce BubbaQue’s BBQ as the 2009 King of the
Wing… Congratulations!
Sandy Serletic accepts the Plaque of Appreciation for Citizens Bank & Trust.
e Judges are ready to begin taste testing wings.
 TIRED OF OPENING ALL THAT MAIL?
The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce would like to help you out with

ATTENTION
that by sending your future invoices via E-mail. Not only will it save you time
but you would be helping us “Save the Trees.”
If your company is interested in receiving the E-mail version of invoices,
please complete the information below and return to:
Clubs & Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce
Organizations PO Box 3607
Attn: Invoices
It is time to update our Lakeland, FL 33802-3607
Lakeland Area Guide to Clubs
& Organizations.
YES! I WANT TO RECEIVE INVOICES BY E-MAIL

Company Name:

Please contact us no later than

August 31, 2009
To ensure your club or
Billing Contact Name:

organization is represented. Address:

Please contact Patty Smith at

863/688-8551 Ext. 221 City: State: Zip:

Or E-mail at
psmith@lakelandchamber.com
E-mail:

Phone:

Fax:
CPS Investment Advisors sponsors Business And Breakfast
When budgets shrink, marketing is often box as well as some key ways to market at
one of the first items to be eliminated. At little to no cost. In addition to using email
the Chamber’s April Business & Breakfast, blasts, attendees were encouraged to establish
attendees learned the importance of themselves as experts in their fields, use PR
maintaining a marketing presence for free publicity, and implement or update
throughout tough times as well as free customer referral programs.
ways to make an impact.
Guests were treated to an excellent breakfast
CPS Investment Advisors sponsored the and beautiful scenery at the Grasslands
program, titled “Marketing in a Down Country Club.
Economy.” CPS Regional Director of
Retirement Services, Brian Mau, moderated
a panel discussion and Q&A session with
representatives from Madden, a brand
identity firm in Lakeland. President
Steve Madden, Creative Director Allen
Reed, and Creative Account Manager
Michelle Ledford shared insights about
national and local marketing trends and
trendsetters.
Pictured above, attendees enjoyed a wonderful
A recurring theme of the breakfast was
breakfast as well as an informative program.
the importance of maintaining a marketing Pictured le, panel representatives om Madden:
presence in order to gain market share. Allen Reed, Michelle Ledford, Steven Madden,
The Madden team presented some great and panel moderator Bryan Mau of CPS Investment
ideas for marketing outside of the proverbial Advisors, program sponsor.

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Small Business of the Month Award presented
Don Bosko worked for Owens-Corning
Fiberglas for 18 years when the company
sold the division he was working for in
1990. He decided to try his hand at
owning his own business and being his
own boss. On August 5, 1991 Don and
his family opened his first Beef ‘O’
Brady’s restaurant in South Lakeland.
The restaurant went from sales of
$420,000 the first year of business to
$1,706,000 in 2008. The restaurant is
the place where all locals feel at home
with the friendly atmosphere and sports
theme. Development over the past years
was strongly attributed to community
involvement.
When entering a Bosko owned Beef’s
on the walls are numerous awards
(Sunrise Award, Retailer of the Year,
Founders Award, Golden Spoon)
plaques and pictures of teams sponsored
by Beef ‘O’ Brady’s. Beef’s has become
the meeting place for softball, baseball,
football and soccer teams. The business
is based on people meeting people with
good food and sports are always playing
on television.
Don Bosko and Tim Bosko of Beef O’Brady’s accept the May Small Business of Month award om
Small Business of the Month Award Committee Members Ginny Allen Houghton (Allen & Company of
Florida, Inc.) and Julie DeGeorge (DeGeorge Custom Frames).
A customer will not find a restaurant
with more kids and families having
great fun and enjoying the sports
theme. Mr. Bosko awards hundreds of
Certificate of Merit awards to the local
schools. Beef’s participate in functions
that raise thousands of dollars for Toys
for Tots, March of Dimes, Florida
Southern College, Boy Scouts, Campfire
USA and V.I.S.T.E. The company has
grown because of the involvement
with the community, churches, schools
and the local Lakeland Area Chamber
of Commerce.
Bosko Family Enterprise has now
grown to five restaurants under Don
Bosko’s leadership in three different
counties. Sales have reached $5.5 million
and continue to grow.
The Bosko Family’s lives have changed
tremendously owning the business.
“When you’re a small business owner
you create your own environment. Your
entire attitude relates to the altitude you
reach within your goals. We can only
be as good as our employees”, reports
Don Bosko. The South Lakeland store
is managed by son Tim and Andy and
May winner
Bosko Family Enterprise d/b/a
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Family Sports Pub
Don Bosko & Tim Bosko
4810 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33813
863/646-9299
863/646-2256 Fax
www.beefobradys.com
the North Beef’s is managed by son,
Bill. They have continued the family
tradition to make Beef ‘O’ Brady’s a
family place for good food, good sports
and a friendly atmosphere. The Bosko
children and their families have all
worked in the business. Linda, Bill,
Cara, Tim and Andy Bosko are the
heartbeat of the business. The family
has grown and the communities continue
to grow with Beef’s. Mr. Bosko is active
in numerous groups on the Board of
Directors, Campfire USA, Margarita
Ball, Beef’s Executive Advisory Board,
Leadership Lakeland XX, The Lakeland
Area Chamber of Commerce, Cantor
Resurrection Church and named Beef
‘O’ Brady’s Franchisee of the Year.
The Lakeland Area Chamber of
Commerce would like to congratulate
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Family Sports Pubs as
the Small Business of Month
for May.
No. 8
RENEWALS
The Chamber would like to recognize
and thank the following businesses for
their long-standing support and loyalty.

20+ Years Renewals

1949 - 60 Years
Florida Southern College
1954 - 55 Years
Bank of America
1964 - 45 Years
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
1967 - 42 Years
Lunz Prebor Fowler Architects
1977 - 32 Years
Crowe Horwath LLP
1980 - 29 Years
Executive Cleaners & Launderers
Atlantic Filter of Polk County, Inc.
1983 - 26 Years
Soul Train Wig & Fashion
1984 - 25 Years
The Family Dentist/
Mariela K. Lung-Compton
Estates at Carpenters
1985 - 24 Years
Bella Vista Manor & Vista Villas
Bloodnet USA
The Hair Shanty
Omnia, Inc.
1986 - 23 Years
Daryl A. Johnson, CPA
Sylvan Learning Center
1987 - 22 Years
Imperial Swan Hotel & Suites
1988 - 21 Years
Preston Craft Hearing Aids
1989 - 20 Years
Albe Stamp & Engraving
Saunders & Wilhelm

15-Year Renewals
Graphic Systems Installers

10-Year Renewals
ICT Group, Inc.
All Creatures Animal Clinic
Mitchell Insurance Agency, Inc.
AEI Electrical Construction, Inc.
Savannah Cottage/
Memory Care Residences
Wilhelm Appraisal Company
Boone Distributors, Inc.

5-Year Renewals
Oasis Refreshment Systems, Inc.
BioLife Plasma Services
NEW MEMBERS
e Chamber is proud to welcome 16 new members for April 2009
Through their membership in the Chamber, businesses invest in themselves and their community. We urge to to “Buy Lakeland. It makes good cents!” by
doing business with these new Chamber members. For the most up-to-date list of members, visit our on-line Preferred Business Directory at LakelandChamber.com!

APEX Emergency Services

Gold Lady - Gold Buyer

1875 Northwood Dr
Bartow, FL 33830-9796

RSVP of Polk County

(877) 251-2798 PO Box 7742
Fax: (713) 893-4797 Lakeland, FL 33807-7742
www.apexchoice.com (863) 712-3499 10857 Park Dr
Samuel White Melanie Young Riverview, FL 33569-5148
Restoration - Emergency Services Jewelry - Gold Buyer (813) 263-6422
Fax: (813) 654-3959
Bank of Central Florida Griffin Lawn Care Kathy Chilver
5015 S Florida Ave Lakeland, FL 33803-4518 Diane Krieger
Lakeland, FL 33813-5502 (863) 604-6852 Advertising

Sunbelt Worksite Marketing, Inc.

(863) 701-2685 Mark Griffin
Fax: (863) 701-2767 Lawn Maintenance
www.bankofcentralflorida.com P.O. Box 1287
Gwyndolyn Hughes Kemworks Technology, Inc. Auburndale, FL 33823-1287
Banks 231 N Kentucky Ave (863) 967-8045
(800) 822-8045
Brinton Fairchild LLC
Lakeland, FL 33801-4977
(863) 682-5369 Fax: (863) 967-3848
1720 S Florida Ave Ste 1 Fax: (866) 863-9490 Spencer Vice
Lakeland, FL 33803-2200 www.kemworks.com Insurance

Swan Development Advisors, Inc.

(863) 687-7777 Marten Walters
Fax: (863) 688-8989 Engineers
www.brintonfiarchild.com PO Box 2097
Chuck Brinton Linksters Taproom Lakeland, FL 33806-2097
Benjamin M. Fairchild 209 E Main St (863) 616-1615
Accountants - Certified Public Lakeland, FL 33801-4656 Fax: (863) 802-9630
www.swanadvisors.com
Ciao Bella
(863) 683-7195
www.linksterstaproom.com Bruce Lyon
4780 S Florida Ave Eric Belvin Consulting Services

USA Recovery, Inc.

Lakeland, FL 33813-2181 Lounges
(863) 701-8101
Northwestern Mutual
Financial Network
(863) 701-8139 PO Box 2685
Gianpaolo Marchi Lakeland, FL 33806-2685
Luigi Verilo 4030 S Pipkin Rd Ste 102 (863) 603-7843
Restaurants Lakeland, FL 33811-1698 Fax: (863) 603-7753
(863) 683-2392 www.usarepos.net
FlightLevel Lakeland, Fax: (863) 682-4795 Heather Fredericks
LLC dba Columbia Air Services Gretchen Johnson Reposessing Agency
Insurance
Warren Tree & Landscape
3900 Don Emmerson Dr Ste 101

Pro Care Auto Repair

Lakeland, FL 33811-1263
(863) 647-3911 1204 N Frontage Rd
Fax: (863) 644-4814 405 S Lake Parker Ave Plant City, FL 33563
www.columbiaairservices.com Lakeland, FL 33801-5713 (813) 927-1289
Steve Leidigh (863) 683-6598 Fax: (813) 707-0449
Aviation Steven Jacklin www.warrentreesales.com
Automobile/Truck - Repair Mike & Lynne Warren
Landscaping

No. 10
 PLEASE BUSINESS
AND BREAKFAST
TOUCH
CAMPFIRE USA SUNSHINE COUNCIL
2600 BUCKINGHAM AVE.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11

7:30 A.M. ~ 9:00 A.M.

“CREATING A TEAM CULTURE” LED BY
CAMPFIRE’S TEAM BUILDING CORPS.
FEATURING TRADITIONAL “CAMPFIRE BREAKFAST”!

$5 Chamber Member ~ $15 Non-Member

Please R.S.V.P. by June 10 to Mary Stevenson, 863/688-8551, Ext 232 or
E- mail: mstevenson@lakelandchamber.com

AN ADVENTURE IN LEARNING
Explorations V Children’s Museum
includes 3 floors of mind-stretching,
kid-powered exhibits featuring art,
science, literature, math, health,
life skills and cultures from around
the world. You’ll be amazed at how
much fun learning can be!

109 N. Kentucky Ave.

Lakeland, FL 33801
863.687.3869
www.explorationsv.com

Explorations V Children’s Museum is a

private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
All donations are appreciated and tax
deductible to the fullest extent by law.

No. 12
APRIL TOURISM INQUIRIES

CALENDAR
During the month of April, our Visitor Information Center assisted hundreds of MARK YOUR
individuals, answering questions pertaining to Chamber member businesses and the
Lakeland community.
Walk-in Visitors..................................354 Winter Accommodations .......................0
Relocation Response Mailings................9 Visitor Information Mailings .................33 EVENTS
Relocation Response (Walk In) ............25 Visitor Center E-mail Inquiries .............194
Accommodations...................................2 Wednesday, June 11
Business & Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.,
Campfire USA Sunshine Council,
2600 Buckingham Ave.

Thursday, June 18
Business After Hours, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.,
Fantasy of Flight
1400 Broadway Blvd SE, Polk City.

MEETINGS
Wednesday, June 10
Government Affairs, 8:00 a.m.
BusinessVoice, 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, June 16
EMERGE Lakeland,
Steering Committee, 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17
Executive Committee Meeting.
4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 24
Board of Directors Meeting,
Noon
Lakeland Yacht and Country Club
929 Lake Hollingsworth Drive
Are you a young professional who wants to network?
Are you a young professional in Lakeland
who is looking for more than just a job?
Are you looking to network with some
of Lakeland’s most respected young
professionals? Do you want to give
back to the community you live and
work in? Are you looking to attend
professional development events to
enhance your career? EMERGE Lakeland
provides all of these opportunities and
many more.
EMERGE promotes social interaction
among young professionals, opportunities
for philanthropic engagement and
career enrichment.
Visit www.EmergeLakeland.com to
learn more about upcoming events,
volunteer opportunities and development
and social outings.
You can also click on the EMERGE
logo on www.LakelandChamber.com.

Visit www.EmergeLakeland.com and

learn more about becoming a member.
If you are currently an EMERGE member
and want to get more involved by serving
on a committee, please visit the website.

EMERGE Lakeland members attended

a panel discussion of Lakeland’s most
respected business, government and
education leaders on April 21. The
panel shared their experiences and wisdom
with young professionals who aspire to
continue the improvement of the quality
of life in Lakeland. The event was held at
the Lakeland Yacht & Country Club
where members enjoyed refreshments and
fun and left with a great appreciation
for these leaders willing to help guide
our EMERGE members in the right
direction. EMERGE would
like to thank our panelists for
attending and inspiring
the group.

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EMERGE Lakeland members attend panel discussion.
EMERGE Lakeland members
attended a panel discussion of
Lakeland’s most respected
business, government and
education leaders on April
21. e panel shared their
experiences and wisdom with
young professionals
who aspire to continue the
improvement of the quality
of life in Lakeland.

FEEDBACK
WANTED
Preparations are underway
for next year, and we are in
the midst of making
decisions for the 2010
Buyer’s Guide.
Your feedback is
important to us, and we
would like to hear from you
about what you would like
to see in next year’s
Buyer’s Guide. So please
help us by visiting
Survey.LakelandChamber.com
JUNE MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Rubber and Accessories, Inc Alliance for Independence Baylis & Company PA
Nahad (The Assn. for Hose and Joan Eby, Director of Development, Baylis & Company PA’s Community
Accessories) Distribution will honor its Alliance for Independence , was a recent Team recently volunteered their time
first president, Harry “Buzz” Hooper, by facilitator for the Non-profit Management with Habitat for Humanity. They
presenting him with the George W. Program at USF Polytechnic. Joan’s assisted Habitat for Humanity with the
Carver award for Outstanding presentation was Program Development construction of a new house in Lakeland
Commitment to Industry Excellence. and Marketing. by painting the exterior and insulating
the roof.
Bank of Central Florida
Paul Noris, President and CEO of the
Bank of Central Florida announced
Barbara Lineberger as Senior Vice
President/Private Banking Officer in the
Downtown Office.

AllSolar Service Company, Inc

Dave Bessette, President
of ALLSOLAR announced Dillon
Daniels as the newest addition to the
longstanding solar service company.

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 The Lakeland Chamber prints business announcements each month as space permits. Please mail your
announcements to the Chamber or e-mail: membersonthemove@LakelandChamber.com

Premiere Commercial Furniture Perpetual Technology Solutions Polk Community College

& Design Diane Palmer has successfully achieved Polk Community College has named
Shirley Whitney has joined PCF&D as the Citrix Certified Administrator Gregory Marshall to be Director of
a sales consultant. Certification. TRIO-Student Support Services,
a program designed to help special
needs, first-generation college and low
income students succeed in the
college environment.

Coldwell Banker Commercial

Saunders Real Estate
Conservation and Urban Planner,
Randy Mathews joins Coldwell Banker
Commercial Saunders Real Estate.

Dean Saunders Awarded 2008 #1

National Division in Land
Pinnacle Award -#1 National Division/
Land

Douglass Screen Printers, Inc.

Douglass Screen Printers, Inc named to
Florida’s Top Business List for 2009
This is the 9th annual listing of the Top
100 women-owned businesses in Florida
by DiversityBusiness.com.

Lisa Kaiser Hickey awarded the 2009

Alumni Achievement Award by Florida
Southern College of Lakeland, Florida
on March 13, 2009.

Lakeland Habitat
Lakeland Habitat for Humanity is featured
in the April/May National Home Energy
magazine for its energy-efficient
construction can be affordable, too.

Cipher Integrations
Cipher Integrations is proud to
announce the addition of Don Kane
to their team as a Network Technician.

Qgiv
Brendan Smith has joined the Qgiv
team as the Director of Sales.

Continued on Page 19
 RIBBON CUTTINGS
The following companies recently celebrated their ribbon cuttings in the month of April.
See the photos on our Web site at LaklandChamber.com.

St. Paul Lutheran School Linksters Taproom

4450 Harden Blvd 209 E. Main Street
863/644-7710 • www.StPaulLakeland.org 863/683-7195 • www.LinkstersTaproom.com

Bank of Central Florida

5015 S Florida Ave
UroCare
3644 Innovation Drive
863/646-5789 863/701-2685 • www.BankofCentralFlorida.com

RIBBON CUTTING THANK YOU

Special thanks to Mayor Buddy Fletcher, City Commissioner Jim Verplanck and all of the board members
and chamber champions who truly make these ceremonies a special event.

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On the Move (Continued om Page 17)
Allen & Company
Vice President Laura Hawley recently
attended the Tulane University's Freeman
School of Business 11th annual
Burkenroad Reports conference in
New Orleans.
A team of associates from Allen &
Company of Florida, Inc. recently took
a trip to the wilderness to serve as camp
counselors. The Bethany Center and
Camp BraveHeart serves children in
Polk, Highlands and Hardee County
that have lost a parent or sibling to
cancer or traumatic death.
Jack C Lee has joined the firm as Vice
President of Investment as well as
Financial Advisor.
Thomas Lee has joined the firm as a
Financial Advisor.
Florida Presbyterian Homes
Florida Presbyterian Homes has hired
Tracy Jernigan as the Director of Nursing.
Treva Clark has been hired as the
Wellness Coordinator and conducts
training and classes for the entire
campus, including staff members.
CPS Investment Advisors
Chas P. Smith, CPA/PFS, president of
CPS Investment Advisors sponsored an
Economic Forecast and Stock Market
Update at the Lakeland Yacht & Country
Club.
BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc.
Pleased to announce the addition of
remedial investigations expert Mr.
Brian Burke, CPG to the firm’s
GeoEnvironmental & Remediation
Services group.
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PERMIT # 31
LAKELAND
FLORIDA
Return Service
Requested