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Transcript of 2013 Business Plan
The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce is the leading organization dedicated
to creating a climate where business can prosper.
I’m pleased to present the Chamber’s 2013 Business Plan, introducing the Key Strategic Initiatives that will guide our programs and publications. Your board of directors is excited to focus on ideas and initiatives that will grow your business and foster economic growth in 2013 and beyond.
Please take a moment to review the Business Plan and take advantage of all that the Chamber has to offer for your growing business!
Looking forward,
Mark E. Wilson, ChairKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
TRUSTEES
The Chairman’s Circle was founded in the Fall of 2003 to
provide a business forum for senior level executives to meet
with one another, build relationships and participate in
strategic marketing and membership events to enhance their
own business and the overall Lakeland business community.
One of the major assets this Chamber has in continuing to
meet the needs of Lakeland’s businesses is the strength of the
leadership and financial contributions of the members of the
Chairman’s Circle.
In 2009, the Chamber introduced a level of membership
designed for mid-sized companies looking to build
involvement in its programs and services. Trustees members
gain added recognition and bundled benefits to provide the
opportunities to establish contacts and network with top-level
professionals in our community.2013 BUSINESS PLAN
Mark E. Wilson, ChairmanKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Tim Jackson, Chair-electNuJak Companies
Walker Wilkerson, Immediate Past ChairmanCliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
Dan McBride, TreasurerVictory Church
Timothy F. Campbell, General CounselClark, Campbell & Lancaster, PA
Kathleen L. MunsonLakeland Area Chamber of Commerce
ExECUTIVE CoMMITTEE
...SPEAK & BE HEARD
...SEE & BE SEEN
...ENGAGE & BE CoNNECTED
TALENTDEVELoPMENTStacy Campbell-DomineckPolk Works
The Chamber’s program of work is developed around five Key Strategic Issues (KSIs) adopted by the board of directors. Beginning in 2013,
Chair Mark Wilson and Vice Chairs will begin to develop three-year initiatives to meet the diverse needs of our 1,700 member businesses.
Chamber membership is more than a listing on a well-trafficked Web site or social events after
work, it’s all about opportunity.
I CAN...
BUSINESS DEVELoPMENTKaren KovachThird Wing Business Strategies, LLC
MEMBERSHIP DEVELoPMENTMike McGeeMcGee Auto Service & Tires
PUBLIC PoLICYJeff PayneLakeland Regional Medical Center
SUSTAINABLE CoMMUNITYKurt ElmhorstAllen & Company of Florida, Inc.
Ira Anderson, Crowe Horwath, LLP
Steve Beck, Citizens Bank & Trust
Hunt Berryman, Polk County School Board
Sarah Case, JSK Consulting, Inc.
R. Joseph Childs, D.B.A., Southeastern University College of Business & Legal Studies
David Daniel, Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center
Bill Dorman, Lanier Upshaw, Inc.
Dale Dreyer, CenterState Bank of Florida, N.A.
Peter Elliott, Polk State College
Walt Engle, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Brad Farrow, Givauden Flavors
VICE CHAIRS
Mayor Gow Fields, City of Lakeland
Melinda Harrison, Watson Clinic LLP
Craig Hill, Law Office of Craig B. Hill, P.L.
Adil Khan, Clark & Daughtrey Medical Group, P.A.
Robert Loftin, Community Southern Bank
Steve Madden, Madden Brand Agency
Molly McHugh, Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub/The Gym
Kim McKeel, Keller Williams Realty
Mary McQueen, McQueen Marketing, LLC
David Miller, Peterson & Myers, P.A.
Trista Otto, Saddle Creek Corporation
Don Pickard, Pickard & Pickard, Inc. REALTORS
William L. Rhey, Ph.D., Florida Southern College
Matt Ruthven, The Ruthvens
Steve Scruggs, Lakeland Economic Development Council
Sam Sheets, Samuel G. Sheets and Associates, P.A.
Randy Stinson, Stinson’s Home Design Center
Doug Thomas, City of Lakeland
Kathy Wallen, Baylis & Company PA CPAs
Jimmy Waller, Sihle-Waller Insurance
Phil Wegman, Furr and Wegman Architects, P.A.
Jason Witty, Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida
BoARD oF DIRECToRS
2013 isn’t just about finding a way, it’s about making a way. As
the Chamber embarks on developing a three-year plan around five
KSI’s, our community of members comes together to define the
value of Chamber membership. That’s 1,700 values as diverse as the
Chamber’s 1,700 member businesses.
Among the ribbon cuttings and networking events, the Web site
updates and government affairs meetings, each business - each
individual - finds an opportunity. Each finds “I Can...”
WoRKING ToGETHER FoR LAKELAND
As part of the Chamber’s partnership with the City of Lakeland, the Lakeland Convention & Visitors Bureau works closely with tourism entities throughout the state and county to maximize Lakeland’s tourism marketing and bring tourism dollars to Lakeland businesses.
The Lakeland Area Chamber Foundation was formed in 1973 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and through the generousity of Chamber members continues to offer grant support for education and community betterment initiatives.
EMERGE Lakeland is a meaningful networking organization of dedicated, talented young professionals ranging in age from 21-42. This organization is a partnership of the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Central Florida.
35 Lake Morton Dr | PO Box 3607 | Lakeland, FL 33802p (863) 688-8551 | f (863) 683-7454 | LakelandChamber.com
BusinessVoice of Greater Lakeland is a political action group (CCE) created in 2000 as an organization to support pro-business candidates and to promote issues which impact the business community.
The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce joins the Race to Place Workforce Challenge to place 10,000 job seekers into jobs between January 1 and June 30, 2013.
Small businesses are the foundation of the Chamber, making up nearly 60% of the membership. In 2013, the Chamber’s focus on small business owners expands with offerings from the Small Business Development Center and Central Florida SCORE, and puts small businesses front and center with the Reinventing Small Business initiative.
REINVENTING SMALL BUSINESS
REINVENTINGSMALL BUSINESSinnovative technology driving small business successBROUGHT TO YOU BY THE LAKELAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND OCOOS.COM
REINVENTING SMALL BUSINESS
From customer relationship management to online appointment setting, e-commerce solutions to simple Web site options, Ocoos.com and the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce are reinventing small business.
Through the Reinventing Small Business (RSB) Initiative, small businesses will be given the tools they need to thrive in a growing digital marketplace including a Web presence, social media training, e-commerce ability and more.
CENTRAL FLoRIDA SCoRESMALL BUSINESS DEVELoPMENT CENTER
SCORE is a national, non-profit organization with more than 13,000 volunteer counselors. SCORE counselors are retired and active business people who donate their time to assist people in starting new businesses or providing business counseling for existing businesses. SCORE counseling is free and confidential.
In partnership with the Chamber, SCORE hosts a monthly Roundtable for small business owners to meet and discuss issues.
The Small Business Development Center provides accessible, affordable, and professional consultation, entrepreneurial training, and resources to small startup and mature businesses throughout Polk County. SBDC counseling is free and confidential.
In a partnership with the Chamber, counseling is available on-site twice a month.
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