Welcome Polk Accident & Rehab Clinic
Polk Accident & Rehab Clinic
708 South Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 937-8939
Member since June 2, 2010!
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Mornings With the Mayor: September 14
Mayor Gow Fields invites local residents to attend a new grassroots communication program called Mornings with the Mayor. These informal sessions take place over breakfast with the next event on…
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Florida League of Mayors appoints Gow Fields to its Board of Directors
City of Lakeland Mayor Gow Fields (& Chamber Board Member) was recently appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Florida League of Mayors for a two year term.
Established in 2005, the…
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New “Vote No on 4″ Video Released
Amendment 4, sometimes referred to as “Hometown Democracy”, will be on the ballot this November. Chambers of Commerce, businesses and cityies around Florida have joined together to…
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Now Open: Registration for September Business After Hours
Join Chamber members & guests for an exciting Business After Hours at Fun Bike Center Motorsports. A September tradition at the Fun Bike Center Complex, attendees are sure to find plenty of great…
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Chamber Accepting Quotes for 2011 Buyer’s Guide Production
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
TO: Chamber Members
FROM: Amy Wiggins, Vice President, Communications
SUBJECT: 2011 Buyers’ Guide
DATE: August 30, 2010
RETURN BY: Friday, September 10, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
…
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Public Invited to Attend Family Day at Polk Museum of Art
On Saturday, September 18, Polk Museum of Art will once again host Family Day. Admission to this annual event is free, and the theme this year is “Going Global.” The hours for the event…
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September Forum for Business Monthly Published
The Chamber’s Forum for Business Monthly is published each month with news about Chamber members, events and important business and community updates. For an archive of past Forum issues,…
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Prescription Drug Summit to Address Public Policy, HR Issues
With an average of 7 Rx drug-related deaths in Florida each day, the intentional abuse of prescription drugs to alter brain activity is quickly becoming an epidemic. This alarming trend is…
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International Trade Conversation Hosted by Tampa Bay Business Journal
Chamber members have received a special invitation to participate in the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Community Conversation on International Trade.
Panelists Include:
Morgan McGrath,…
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School Board e-Town Hall August 31
The Polk County School Board is holding an E-Town Hall for parents, community members and staff to get questions answered pertaining to school district budget and class size amendment concerns.
The…
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Explorations V, UWCF, TD Bank Partner in “Biggest $aver” Program
Explorations V Children’s Museum, located a 109 North Kentucky Avenue in Downtown Lakeland will host a pilot program, “Biggest $aver-Exploring Family Finances,” funded by the United Way of Central …
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High Speed Rail Info: Public Information Meeting Comfirmed
The Florida Department of Transportation through its Florida Rail Enterprise announced today it will hold a series of public information meetings on the Tampa-Orlando high speed rail project August…
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FSC Professor to be Guest Critic at Upcoming PMoA Event
On Friday, September 10, Polk Museum of Art will host another installment of View and Review, an informal art critique for emerging artists. This View and Review will be led by Wiliam Otremsky, Fine…
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SBDC Offers Small Business Forum August 30-31
The Small Business Development Center at the Central Florida Development Council presents a free Small Business Forum Aug. 30-31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jim Miles Professional Development…
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Chamber Members Team Up to Achieve SWFWMD’s First Florida Water Star Commercial Certification
This Friday, Kyra InfoTech will become the first commercial property to receive a Florida Water StarSM certification from the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Florida Water StarSM is a…
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USA Bearings & Belts Outgrows Garage, Expands Inventory
USA Bearings & Belts | www.usabearingsandbelts.com
3615 Century Blvd, Ste 4A | (863) 248-8499
USA Bearings & Belts began as an e-commerce business in Curt Benjamin & Jo…
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EMERGE Lakeland Introduces 3rd P2P Class
EMERGE Lakeland is proud to announce the members of the 3rd class for the Peer-to-Peer program:
Michelle Crawford, American Compliance Technologies, Inc
Cindy Dykes, Madden Corporation
Laura Helm,…
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High Speed Rail Information Meeting for Small Business, September 1
The Florida Department of Transportation through its Florida Rail Enterprise announced today it will hold a series of public information meetings on the Tampa-Orlando high speed rail project August…
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Leadership Lakeland Alumni, Friends Welcome Class XXVIII
With more than 200 alumni and friends in attendance at Thursday’s Opening Reception, Class XXVIII Chair Nancy Cattarius (Class II, WONN/WPCV/WLKF/WWRZ Radio) introduced the members of Leadership…
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Creative Arts Social at Grass Root – Friday
The Grass Root is Lakeland’s organic, vegetarian & vegan watering hole. Spencer & Sabrina, the owners, are not only committed to providing sustainable, delicious food, but also to…
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Opinion: The Slater Effect- Real or Ridiculous?
It seems as though one can’t tune into a news station or pas by a newspaper without some mention of JetBlue’s Steven Slater affair. He’s even become a verb- suggesting people…
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Lakeland Square Mall’s New Manager Is Optimistic for Future
Congratulations to Lakeland Square Mall!
New tenants, upcoming events, and boosted sales are all reasons to keep General Manager Chris Molho smiling.
Read more about his plans for the future of the…
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Lakeland’s Downtown Planning Cited as Model for Redevelopment
We ran across this post focusing on Lakeland’s successful downtown revitalization on MetroJacksonville.com. The site’s “about us” page describes their focus:
Founded by a…
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Creating Healthier Workplaces: Local Company Upgrades Office Snacks
[Editor's note: The Chamber loves publishing good news about our members! So, when I heard about one local office making changes in the breakroom, we had to share... Congratulations to CPS Investment...
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The PSC Foundation Recognizes TECO for Donating $112,000
Participating in the Tampa Electric Company and Polk State College check ceremony are from left: PSC Trustee Dr. Neriah Roberts, TECO’s Doug Driggers, TECO’s Stephanie Agliano, TECO’s Bruce…
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Senior Helpers Reminds Seniors and Family Members of Dehydration Risks
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It’s a serious health issue affecting millions of aging Americans each year – but more times than not, it’s also easily avoidable. As the dog…
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City of Lakeland Budget Outreach Meetings
The City will host a public Budget Outreach Meeting on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Coleman Bush Building located at 1104 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. The meeting will…
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Tijuana Flats Celebrates its One Year Anniversary!
Tijuana Flats, known for its fresh Tex-Mex food and anything goes atmosphere, is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Lakeland by offering guests a different special each day.
From August 16—22,…
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Allure Salon: Long Term Relationships with Life Long Guests
Allure Salon and Day Spa | www.AllureSalonDaySpa.com
5668 S Florida Ave | (863) 644-8663
Allure Salon and Day Spa began a new chapter in its history. On April 1, 2010, nine employees…
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MJ’s Cuban Café Brings Good Food to Robin Road
MJ’s Cuban Cafe | (863) 644-4400
635 Robin Road
First opened in April 2009, MJ’s Cuban Cafe has a new location and a new name, but still the same great food! Here is an excerpt from…
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STARS Shine on Lakeland
USF Polytechnic is the host of this year’s STARS (Students in Technology, Academia, Research & Service) conference, which includes a special evening at the Lakeland Center on Monday, August 9….
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City of Lakeland to Host Indoor Triathlon
Make the City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Indoor Triathlon your first indoor triathlon. This fun challenge is perfect for everyone – from seasoned triathletes to first-timers. Race a 20-minute…
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Farm Animals in Residential Districts Focus Group
The first meeting of the Farm Animals in Residential Districts Focus Group for Polk County will be Monday, August 9, at 9 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners boardroom on the first floor of the…
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Vital Statistics Office Opens in Lakeland
The Polk County Health Department announces the opening of a Vital Statistics office at their Lakeland Clinic located at 3241 Lakeland Hills Blvd. This office will provide certified copies of birth…
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Let Red Elephant Pizza and Grill Host Your Next Meeting
The Red Elephant Pizza & Grill, located at 5216 S Florida Avenue offers a private dining room that can accommodate up to 26 guests. Our private dining room features state-of-the-art audiovisual…
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FSC’s Campus Among Nation’s Most Beautiful
Florida Southern College’s stunning campus is ninth on The Princeton Review’s “Most Beautiful Campus” list in the 2011 edition of its annual college guidebook.
The Princeton Review’s “Most Beautiful…
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Edwards Construction Services Delivers 100% Customer Satisfaction
Edwards Construction Services | www.edwardsconstruction.com
41 Lake Morton Drive, Ste 29 | (863) 688-3888
Edwards Construction was founded in Ocala, Florida in 1978 by Steven M. Edwards and…
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Polk Vision Government Focus Group Tonight: Live Webcast Here
Polk Vision, a comprehensive vision for the future and the mechanism with which to build it, is revising the original priorities and strategies developed in 2004. “Polk Vision Refresh” will be…
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Valencia Hills Invites You to Celebrate New Movie Theater Room
Valencia Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center is proud to announce the grand opening of our new Masterpiece Movie Theater Room. We invite you to be a part of our movie extravaganza as we…
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