The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce congratulates Foshee Jewelers as the April 2023 Small Business of the Month. Foshee Jewelers is owned by Clyde Foshee and has been a trusted name in the community since 1953. This year they are celebrating their 70th year in business.

We are extending a thank you to everyone who came out and made our "Taste of Lakeland" 21st Annual Luau a huge success!! Our member restaurants provided delicious bites and drinks, and our guests came with their finest Hawaiian shirts!

Mark your calendars! The Legislative Wrap-up Breakfast provides members an opportunity to hear firsthand from our Polk County Legislative Delegation.

Lunch & Learn We had a great turnout for our Lunch & Learn on Board Governance, facilitated by Stacy Williams of Carter Global. Stacy offered our members key insight and concepts for being a great and active board member!

We are giving a warm welcome to our new Chamber member! For information on joining the Chamber, visit lakelandchamber.com

Congratulations to First Lakeland Tag Agency for celebrating its Grand Opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Welcome to the Lakeland community; We're happy to have you!

Mark your calendars! Come out and donate this Friday at Citizen's Bank & Trust.

Mayfaire-by-the-Lake opens Saturday (May, 13) at 9:00 a.m. Come out and join us for their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! Mayfaire-by-the-Lake is a yearly art festival held around Lake Morton, one of the state's largest and most prestigious outdoor art events.

Congratulations to Ultra Cryo Recovery for celebrating its Grand Opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Welcome to the Chamber and Lakeland community; We're happy to have you!

Last week, our Tuesday Lakeland Chamber Leads Group members headed to StretchLab (Lakeland FL) for their monthly field trip. They had the opportunity to participate in stretching demos and meet their amazing staff.

Today we honor the people who sacrificed for our country and support the family members of those we have lost. Thank you for your service! The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

Mark your Calendars! The annual Mid-Year Economic Update presented by CPS Investment Advisors is approaching fast. This event offers attendees the opportunity to hear a snapshot of current market trends directly from Fidelity Investments expert economists.

Congratulations to F45 Training Lakeland Highlands for celebrating their Grand Opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony! Welcome to the Chamber and Lakeland community; We're happy to have you!

Our lobby received a makeover yesterday, thanks to our friends at GiveWell Community Foundation! They donated a few beautiful pieces of furniture to the Chamber building.

Happy Juneteenth! On June 19, 1862 enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the Emancipation Proclamation. Celebrate freedom.

Congratulations to 4 Rivers Smokehouse on their recent Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! 4 Rivers is a family-owned smokehouse with a new location right here in Lakeland, FL. We are happy to have 4 Rivers Smokehouse as a member of the Chamber and community.

Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate the opening of AdventHealth's new office location in Lakeland, FL. with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! We are happy to have AdventHealth Primary Care+ as a continued Chamber member and a valued member of our local community.

Election Day is December 5 – Lakeland residents will select their City Commissioner from the Northwest District. Guy LaLonde, Jr. has been endorsed by BusinessVoice, Inc., a political action committee for Lakeland Chamber members. Read more at: businessvoiceinc.com/news/2023-endo…

Leadership Lakeland Nominations for Class XLI are open! Nominate here: form.jotform.com/240565561241149

Congratulations to Accurate Personnel - Lakeland on their recent Grand Opening Ceremony! We are happy to have them as a member of the Chamber and community.