A Call For Members...

   “It’s Great to Belong!”

   As a member, you know the value of the Chamber, how it supports local businesses and works to attract new ones to the area. But not every business out there knows about us – or the value of joining.

    With membership growth the top priority of this year’s Chamber Chairman Mia Cloud, I’m calling upon you for some help! On Thursday, November 30 we’re holding A Taste of the Chamber member prospect B2B breakfast at Pinellas Technical College.

    We’re looking for 40+ members to each bring a business guest, someone that would benefit from Chamber membership. The goal is to sign them up that morning. You must register with a non-member guest to attend. Here’s the link: Taste Chamber Prospect Breakfast

    And with the season of cheer now upon us, we are accepting reservations for our very popular Annual Holiday Luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 14 at Holiday Inn Harbourside, Indian Rocks Beach. It’s presented by the Women’s Leadership Committee and supports our Education Fund. Consider a donation of a gift basket, gift card, bottles of cheer, etc. to support the cause.

To register for these events and more, visit our website calendar here: https://www.centralchamber.biz/events

Wishing you all a healthy and prosperous month. And thank you for your continued Chamber support and loyalty!

           Tom Morrissette, President

Register yourself & prospect guest here:  Taste Chamber Prospect Breakfast

First Citizens Bank is making a difference in our community in its support of Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School, this years ChamberCARES! recipient. Here, Gamal Megherfi of the bank’s Belleair Bluffs branch, presents a check to school principal Ija Hawthorne. Please see below for ways you can support Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School through ChamberCARES!

Supporting ChamberCARES!

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