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Legislative Update: E-Fairness Bill Pass...

SB 1514, one of the Lakeland Chamber’s 2012 Legislative Priorities, closing the Internet sales tax loophole, has passed the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee. This legislation is... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Lakeland Raiders Fan Fest – February 11...

The Lakeland Raiders are proud to announce that they will partner with The Ledger in having a “Raiders Fan Day” on February 11.  The fan day will begin at 10 a.m. and run till 5 p.m. The event will... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Polk County Visitor Center Hosts Spring ...

On Saturday, February 18, Polk County’s official visitor information center, Polk Outpost 27, will celebrate the game of baseball with Spring Training Day. The Detroit Tigers, who are celebrating... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

NAWBO Seeks Women of Distinction Nominat...

The Lakeland Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, NAWBO, is proud to announce that they are currently accepting nominations and sponsorships for the Women of... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Kelly Recreation Complex Open House – Fe...

The City of Lakeland’s Kelly Recreation Complex will be opening their doors on February 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for their 3rd annual Open House. The public is invited to stop by and celebrate all... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate Hig...

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School is now recruiting for its enhanced criminal justice program that will begin in the 2012-13 school year. Students will proceed through the program as a... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

USF Poly Gifted & Talented Institute...

The University of South Florida Polytechnic is accepting applications for the summer 2012 Central Florida Gifted and Talented Institute.  This non-residential day program runs for three consecutive... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Learning Resource Center Valentine Event...

The Learning Resource Center of Polk County invites you to join in a fun-filled evening celebrating LRC’s successful education and tutoring programs. The annual “For the Love… of... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

LRMC Invites Public to “Matters of the H...

Lakeland Regional Medical Center invites the public to attend Matters of the Heart on Friday, February 10 from 2 until 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive in Lakeland. ... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Forum 2.0 | Lakeland Chamber e-News for ...

Lakeland Chamber e-News January 24, 2012 Concentric Marketing Planning for the Future January’s SCORE Business Roundtable will be held on January 26 at 7:30 a.m. This informal gathering of... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Lakeland’s Citizens Academy Begins Feb 2...

The City of Lakeland is offering its 11th Annual Citizens Academy to area residents with the first session starting February 23, 2012.  The Citizens Academy is a free, hands-on, interactive public... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

New L.E.D. Lights for LRMC Mean Safety &...

More than 500 L.E.D. lights were recently installed in Lakeland Regional’s parking garage, making the area brighter and safer for patients, visitors and employees. In addition, the new lights will... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

USF Poly to host fourth annual RoboBattl...

More than 165 high-school students from throughout Florida will compete in the fourth annual USF Poly RoboBattle February 4, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Contestants... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Detroit Tigers to host Annual Fantasy Ca...

The Detroit Tigers will host their annual fantasy camp game on Saturday, January 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Joker Marchant Stadium. After spending the week training alongside Tigers greats, the campers will... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Public Sale of Rare Roses Supports FSC –...

The Horticulture Department at Florida Southern College will host a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 28 that will feature rare “heritage” roses available nowhere else in the country. The... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Polk County Public Schools Hall of Fame ...

The Polk County Public Schools Hall of Fame is seeking nominations from the community.  Nominees should be individuals who attended a Polk County public school and made significant professional and... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Downtown Farmer’s Curb Market – Saturday...

It’s a new year and there are plenty of reasons to come Downtown on Saturdays & Wednesdays! We received a list of the Curb Market’s current vendors today – and we wanted to... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Tips From Members: How Parents can Best ...

The school year is halfway over, which also means it’s report card time – something many parents and students dread. But they shouldn’t, says Carol Sherron of the Lakeland Huntington Learning... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Economic Forecast Breakfast Live Webcast

Allen & Company of Florida will host a live webcast of today’s 25th annual Economic Forecast Breakfast with speakers Brian Wesbury and Dr. Tiny Villamil. The event begins promptly at 7:30... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Chamber Execs Head to Tallahassee for Fl...

Wednesday and Thursday this week, Yadira and I will be in Tallahassee for the Florida Chamber’s Annual Capitol Days. Capitol Days is designed to bring together CEOs, small business leaders,... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

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