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Business Journal
The official business community newsletter of Tavares I Sept. 2014
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Networking Lunch
Tuesday, September 9
Pastore's Downtown Pizzeria
134 W. Ruby Street
Noon–1pm
Please RSVP
Ribbon Cutting
& Business After Hours
Tuesday, September 9
Reflections of Recovery
4400 N. Hwy 19A, Ste 6,
Mt. Dora
5:30–7pm
Please RSVP
The Best-of-the-Best in Central Lake to be Named at
Business of the Year Gala on September 11
TAVARES – The nominations have been coming in and the votes are being tallied.
Thursday, September 11 will welcome three additional businesses to the Business of the
Year club.
The three awards are just a portion of the eighth annual Tavares Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Gala. This year’s event is presented by Directories Ink. Glitz
& Glitter Sponsors include Florida Hospital Waterman Center for Medical Imaging, Belton Bonds/Belton Insurance,
Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization with
Booth, Ern, Straughan & Hiott, Inc., and Ruby Street Grille. Champagne Sponsors for
this event are Ameriprise Financial Services, ALS Corner, BMJ CPA, City of Tavares,
Lake County Office of Economic Development & Tourism, Law Offices of Brent C.
Miller, Plaza Cadillac and Susan Glenn Caddell DDS. Media Sponsors include Sun Publications/ Triangle Newsleader and Daily Commercial.
Continued on page 6
Chamber Business of
the Year Gala
Thursday, September 11
Lake Receptions
4425 Highway 19A , Mt. Dora
5:30–9:30pm
Purchase tickets NOW!
Booth, Ern, Straughan & Hiott, Inc. 2013 Large Business of the Year Award
Tavares Pavilion on the Lake
Now Ready for Guests
Chamber Luncheon
Wednesday, September 24
11:30–1pm
Tavares Civic Center
100 E. Caroline Street, Tavares
Sponsor: Florida Hospital
Waterman
Speaker: Candace Huber
Caterer: Bob Evans
Please RSVP
Cornerstone Hospice
representative Cheryl
Rumbly receives the
2013 Community
Organization of the
Year Award
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TAVARES – There’s something new in the Tavares downtown entertainment district. After years
of planning, and long months of construction, the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake is open for
business. Located at the east end of Wooton Park, on Disston Avenue, the venue offers a state
of the art facility serenely “floating” over Lake Dora. Floor to ceiling windows provide a spectacular view through a wall of glass and exquisite furnishings convey the feel of a tropical waterfront oasis. No detail has been overlooked in creating this unique spot for making memories.
The 8,000 square foot, two-story event center is designed to accommodate corporate meetings, special events and weddings.
Continued on page 6
Tavares Chamber of Commerce • 300 E. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778 • 352. 343. 2531 • www.TavaresChamber.com
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The 3rd Annual Wings and Wildflowers Festival
will be held October 3-5, 2014
Birds flock to Lake County, which is home to thousands of acres of preserves
and passive parklands, including the Lake Apopka Restoration Area, Ferndale
Preserve, Emeralda Marsh and the Hilochee Wildlife Management Area.
The Wings and Wildflowers Festival hopes to make the 2014 experience unforgettable by holding field trips in these birding hotspots and wildflower havens,
as well as bringing some of the nation's best birding, wildflower and nature experts to the area to share their knowledge.
The 3rd Annual Wings and Wildflowers Festival will make the most of Lake
County’s enticing outdoor recreational opportunities, particularly for birders.
The Wings and Wildflowers Festival will offer visitors an opportunity to fall in
love with Lake County’s vast array of birds, wildflowers and natural resources.
With Lake County’s reputation as a premier birding location, it’s the goal of this
festival to enhance awareness and appreciation of Lake County’s quality of life and
support environmental initiatives on behalf of citizens and visitors alike.
For details of the third annual Wings and Wildflowers Festival please contact
Debi Dyer at 352-742-3924 or ddyer@lakecountyfl.gov.
The hours of the Main Festival in Venetian Gardens in Leesburg, are as follows:
• Friday, Oct. 3, 2014
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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• Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spotlight
Spotlight
Twin Medical Consultants is one of
the newest small businesses in the
Leesburg area. It was opened in 2012
by Gary Blakely, a long time Lake
County resident, who saw a need in
the medical industry. He noticed that doctors and their medical
staff were spending more time billing insurance, credentialing
physicians, and fixing technology issues than they were spending time assisting their patients. Therefore, the objective for
Twin Medical Consultants is to get the doctor and their medical
staff back to helping the patients while we take care of the rest.
With over 20 years of experience in the medical field our staff
is ready to assist medical offices with a wide array of services.
Often times a physician’s staff does not have time to follow up
with insurances on medical billing issues and this causes monies
to go uncollected. At Twin Medical Consultants we offer a full
customizable billing service that will help to increase revenue
throughout a medical facility. We also offer physician credentialing services that will allow the doctor to accept more patients
within their practice. Technical support is another key component that we offer to assist in a smooth running medical facility.
We offer monthly and hourly technical services to our clients
with on-site or phone/modem support. Our technical support
doesn’t stop at helping your computer run properly. We also
assist with EHR/EMR software, Meaningful Use, and ICD-10.
We thrive in helping the medical community run more efficient
and effectively.
Our number one objective is to make sure that medical professionals can focus on their patients and we take care of the rest.
Give us a call and “Let Us Put the Pieces Together for You”. We
are conveniently located minutes away from Lake Square Mall
and Lake Sumter State College at 10123 US Hwy 441, Leesburg. We can also be reached at 352.353.0096.
Meet the Artists
of Ford Press
The artists at Ford Press play many roles. They not only design
creative marketing collateral for customers, they also prepare files
for CMYK and spot color printing, and are digital press operators
of the new C8000 digital press. Stop by or set up an appointment
today to meet with one of them to discuss your company marketing strategy.
Beth Gillmore, Design & Prepress Manager has been with
Ford Press for 8 years. “Quality, creativity and fast turn-around
time is what we strive for here at Ford Press. We are the ‘Art of
High Performance Printing’. There is no job too big or too small.”
Beth holds a bachelors degree in Graphic Communications with
a minor in marketing.
Nicki Forde, Graphic Artist has been with Ford Press for 4
years. “Exceeding a customer’s expectations has been my goal
since I became a graphic artist 20 years ago. At Ford Press, it’s
important to be a team-player and do what it takes to get the job
done right and on time.” Nicki has a Communication Arts degree
from International Fine Arts College, Miami.
Kassie Cozart, Graphic Artist, has been with Ford Press for 2
years. Kassie holds an industry certificate for Commercial Art Technology and Digital Design. “Working for Ford Press has been an
awesome experience. Getting to work with and create such creative,
different types of printed media has been an experience at best. I
couldn’t have asked for a better job fresh out of school! Everyone
works as a team here and I love every part of it!”
TRUSTEE MEMBERS
SIGNATURE TRUSTEE:
(352) 253-3333
Photo: L to R: Beth Gillmore, Nicki Forde, Kassie Cozart
www.fordpress.com / 352-787-4650
305 S. Canal Street • Leesburg, FL 34748
PREMIERE TRUSTEE:
Belton Bail Bonds / Fred Belton - (352) 343-7775
Belton Insurance Agency / Tia Belton - (352) 343-6555
TRUSTEE:
Ameriprise Financial Services / Linda J. Bennett - (352) 742-3331
Plaza Cadillac / Greg Yeager - (352) 787-1323
The Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, PA
Brent Miller - (352) 343-7400
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Welcome New
Chamber Staff
Amanda Kelly was a
temporary worker this
summer and has accepted the position as
Administrative Assistant on the Chamber
Staff. She is already
familiar with many of
our work processes here and has made an easy
transition to the daily life in the Chamber. Please
welcome Amanda when you see her at upcoming
events. She is working hard to get to know all the
members and is well on her way to becoming a
great asset here at the chamber.
August 27 Chamber Business Luncheon with Caterer Ramon and Melina
DeLaPaz - Pico De Gallo Mexican Restaurant with Board Directors
Dee Johns – Directories Ink, Cheryl Rumbly – Cornerstone Hospice,
Sponsor and Speaker Dr. Ramah Wagner – Wagner Chiropractic, P.A.,
Board Directors T.J. Fish – Lake~Sumter MPO, Debbie Behlmann –
Southern Palms RV Resort and Board Secretary Deborah Cahill.
The City of Tavares
Tavares Pavilion on the Lake
Grand Opening Black Tie Gala
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Elegant, formal,
black tie event,
showcasing the new
Tavares Pavilion
Evening includes:
Cocktail hour, entertainment,
champagne toast,
formal dinner, dancing and
VIP seating at the fireworks and
Atlanta Rhythm Section concert
following the Gala.
• Tickets go on sale
Tuesday, September 2, 7:30 am
at Tavares City Hall, 201 E. Main Street
• Tickets are $125 each
limit two per person
No phone or email orders.
For more information
352.742.6319 • TavaresPavilion@Tavares.org
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Nominations Sought for the
2015 Tavares Chamber of
Commerce Board
In accordance with the Chamber's Bylaws, the 2014
President and Board of Directors has approved the
members of the Nominating Committee. This committee is charged with nominating Chamber members to fill vacancies on the 2014 Board of Directors.
Nominating Committee members are:
Debbie Behlmann - (352) 357-8882
Dee Johns - (352) 508-9257
Cheryl Rumbly - (352) 343-1341
The Nominating Committee Seeks your Input:
Nominations will be presented to the Board of Directors at the October Board meeting (10/14/2014)
and nominees will be introduced in an email blast
following that meeting. Elections will be held from
December 8 through December 12, 2014.
Do you know a member in good standing who is
interested in serving on the Tavares Chamber of
Commerce Board? If you have suggestions or questions about service as a Board member, contact a
Nominating Committee member prior to October
10, 2013.
If you have questions about the election process, contact the Chamber at 352-343-2531 or email Colleen
McGinley at director@tavareschamber.com.
Florida Hospital Waterman
Mission Team Returns from
mission work in Barahona,
Dominican Republic
Tavares Chamber of Commerce
2014 Business of the Year Gala
Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Lake Receptions, 4425 Highway 19A, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Sponsorships Available: (Please check your selection)
☑ Top Hat Sponsor - $1,800 - Fulfilled
☐ Glitz & Glitter Sponsor - $750
• Company Name on Program Agenda
• Dinner Table for 8
• Logo/Company Name on Website
• Newsletter Event Advertising (at least 2 issues)
• Listed in all media advertising (print, radio and web)
TAVARES - Florida Hospital Waterman’s mission
team returned from Barahona, Dominican Republic
with a renewed commitment to serve others in their
local community. The 28-member mission team returned from its 19th foreign mission trip where their
primary goal was to add a one-room, free-standing
library to the school they helped to build during the
mission trip in 2003. Multiple mission teams from
across the nation have worked together on various
parts of the project over the years to build and continue to expand upon the school for this community.
Welcome New Members
Big City Catering, Inc.
Tom Pokorny
(407) 438-3488
☐ Champagne Sponsor - $525
• Company Name on Program Agenda
• Dinner Table for 8
• Listed in all media advertising
☐ Dinner Ticket Price - $55
Number of Tickets _________
(Please indicate dinner choice for each ticket purchased)
____ Chicken breast stuffed with brie cheese, cranberries
& apples
____ Potato Gnocchi with sundried tomato & pesto sauce
____ Pork Tenderloin with fig sauce
SPONSOR COMPANY: _________________________
DATE: ________ PHONE: ______________________
CONTACT: ___________________________________
Card #: _____________________ Exp Date: ________
Visa or Master Card Only
Bounce Around Town 2, LLC.
Nina Canney
(352) 589-4060
CVS Code: ________ Billing Zip Code: ___________
Name on Card: _______________________________
Signature: ___________________________________
Print Name: __________________________________
Please sign and return to Tavares Chamber of Commerce or
fax us at (352) 343-7565
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Business of the Year Gala
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Lake Receptions will be the site of the eighth annual event. The
Red Carpet Reception will begin at 5:30pm. A cash bar will be
open to serve beverages during the event. The welcoming address will commence at 6:15pm followed by a presentation on
the state-of-the-city, by City Administrator, John Drury. Dinner
will be served at 7:00pm with guest comedian Bengt Washburn
presenting at 7:30pm.
Pavilion on the Lake
Continued from page 1
It provides guests with two ballrooms, two meeting rooms, a 150
ft brick-paved pier and beautifully landscaped gardens. In the ballrooms, capacity ranges from 300 to 500 guests, depending upon
seating configurations.
The community is invited to the official Grand Opening Celebration of the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake on October 11,
2014. The day includes tours and refreshments from 10:00am
Presentation of awards will start at 8:30pm. Tavares Chamber of
Commerce will be recognizing the following areas: Volunteer of the
year, Ambassador of the year, Entrepreneur of the year, Community
Organization of the year; as well as their selection for Small, Medium and Large Business of the year.
The evening will include a raffle for the Tavares Chamber including over 10 fabulous Gift Baskets that include gift certificates, overnight stays, wines and much more. Tickets are $5, or 5 for $20 and
are on sale now at the Chamber and you need not be present to win.
to 2:00pm, entertainment by the “Caribbean Chillers, Florida’s
Premier Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show,” Tin Lizzies, antique boats
and exotic cars. At 6pm there will be a free community concert in
Wooton Park, featuring the Justin Heet Band, the Atlanta Rhythm
Section, and fireworks!
Create a unique moment in time at the Tavares Pavilion on the
Lake. Call today to book your meeting, event or wedding. Call
352.253.4300, email TavaresPavilion@Tavares.org or visit www.
TavaresPavilion.com for more details.
Residents encouraged to sign up for Smart911
TAVARES – The Lake County Public Safety Department is encouraging residents to sign up for the Smart911 Network, which allows
people to proactively provide crucial information to first responders
before an emergency occurs.
“Safety starts at home,” said Gregory Holcomb, Division Manager/E911 Coordinator. “That is why we are asking Lake County citizens to sign up for this service and to encourage their family members, friends and neighbors to do so as well.”
Lake County’s Smart911 program allows people to create free
safety profiles consisting of household information that could be
vital during an emergency. The profiles can contain contact infor-
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mation, residents’ medical conditions, photos of family members
and the home’s floor plans.
Lake County E-911 joined the Smart911 Network in August 2012
to improve emergency services to residents. Smart911 is a national
network, so anytime a citizen dials 911 across the country and the call
is answered by a local Smart911 supported center, their profile will
be available. This could make the dispatcher privy to crucial, possibly
life-saving information.
“The more information provided to the Smart911 Network, the
better,” Holcomb added. “An emergency is a chaotic time for all parties involved, so planning ahead by providing vital information to
dispatchers can greatly help
our first responders be better
prepared when they arrive to
a scene.”
Those interested in creating a safety profile can do so
by visiting www.smart911.
com. Each profile is private
and only available to dispatchers during an emergency call.
For more information
about Smart911, call the
Lake County Public Safety Department at 352253-1818 or visit www.
lakecountyfl.gov/departments/public_safety/.
Membership Renewals
B Grassel
352-343-4639
BMJ CPA
Steve Jennelle
407-748-6187
Bob Evans
Restaurant
Jeremy Vastrick
352-383-0978
Cardiovascular
Associates of
Lake County, PA
Karen Tobin
352-742-1171
E-Z Nutrition 101
Lisa Johnson
352-516-9855
HoneyBaked Ham
Donnie Covey
352-483-1776
Lake Primary Care
AssociatesTavares
Amy McCrory
352-742-8830
Maggie's Attic
Jerome Brouhard
352-383-5451
CBA Associates, LLC
Jean Clarke
352-508-5733
Mark's Floors, LLC
Garla Compston
352-385-0303
CenterState Bank
Barb Yaussy
352-589-2226
Midstate
Accounting &
Tax Services Inc.
Marlene Garcia-Montes
352-357-9295
CrossFit CIC
Marisol Starr
352-3573242
Duke Energy
Jerry Miller
877-678-4450
Pastore's
Downtown Pizzeria
Steve Pastore
352-508-1111
Riverest
Waterfront Resort
Connie Smith
352-343-7780
Southern Palms
RV Resort
Debbie Behlmann
352-357-8882
Tiki Bar
Crawler
Ryan Veraghen
352-636-0742
U.S. Pak-N-Ship
Louise Thompson
352-483-0405
TAVARES CHAMBER AMBASSADORS
Co-Chair, Deborah Cahill
Home Instead
Senior Care
Betty Ainslie
Rodan & Fields
Dermatologists
Indep. Consultant
Co-Chair, Cheryl Rumbley
Cornerstone Hospice
Alan Holden
Midway Baptist Church
Lisa Johnson
EZ Nutrition
Debbie Behlmann
Southern Palms RV Resort
Sharon Keith
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Jennifer Bengtson
Real Estate Savvy
Linda King
AFLAC
Connie Gay
Dreamland
Productions
Mary Rhodes
The Mortgage Firm
Judy Stewart
Law Offices of Judy Stewart, PA
Rachel Graves
Quality Indoor
Environmental Solutions
2014 Tavares Chamber of Commerce Board
Executive Committee:
Orin Owen........................Owen Associates......................................President
Janet Noack.......................United Southern Bank................... Vice President
Kelly Pisciotta...................Habitat for Humanity..............................Treasurer
Deborah Cahill.................Home Instead Senior Care..................... Secretary
Jacquelyn Coval................BankFirst..........................................Past President
Directors:
Debbie Behlmann.............Southern Palms RV Resort.......................Director
Lou Buigas........................Hoity Toity Mercantile.............................Director
T.J. Fish..............................Lake~Sumter MPO...................................Director
Beth Ann Gause................Gause and Hargrove..................................Director
Rick Golab........................Florida Hospital Waterman......................Director
Heather Graham...............Focus Magazine.........................................Director
Steve Jennelle....................BMJ CPA....................................................Director
Dee Johns..........................Directories Ink...........................................Director
Mary Johnson...................Grand Rental Station................................Director
Brent Miller.......................Law Offices of Brent C. Miller..................Director
Dr. Joe Morreale...............The Chiropractic Center...........................Director
Cheryl Rumbly.................Cornerstone Hospice................................Director
Davis Talmage...................Pruett-Williams Insurance........................Director
Tavares Chamber of Commerce does not
necessarily endorse or support advertising
materials distributed through the newsletter.
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Midway Baptist Church Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours on August 21, 2014