Final week for reservations...

A Full Stop Productions Celebration

Chris Nobels and Nancy Hutson, founders of Full Stop Productions & Costume Studio, share in cutting the ribbon-to mark the opening of their new costume production center and offices in Largo. They’re joined by members of their team, Chamber Ambassadors and Chamber member guests. To learn more about the magic taking place at Full Stop Productions, click here: www.fullstopproductions.com.

Our sincere thanks to the following businesses who joined the Chamber during the past four weeks. To see their (and YOUR) Chamber Directory listing, please visit www.CentralChamber.biz

Hammock Hardware

HARDWARE

Brent Finke

13870 Walsingham Rd, Largo, FL 33774

727-595-5222

brent@irbhardware.com

hammockhardwarelargofl.com

The dePaul School for Dyslexia Inc

NON-PROFIT

Annmarie McEwan

2747 Sunset Pt Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759

727-796-7679

amcewan@thedepaulschool.org

thedepaulschool.org

Welcome, Hammock Hardware!

   Brent Finke of Hammock Hardware was presented his membership plaque by Ambassador of the Year, Stacy Gillis of Advanced Video Systems.

    Hammock Hardware has been a local store dedicated to providing a reliable inventory at competitive prices for all your projects, since 1957. As a local company, they take great pride in their ability to remove overhead costs and provide you with personal and expert knowledge. They enjoy working with homeowners, electricians, plumbers, contractors, and property managers in the Largo, FL area. Stop in to say hello or visit them online at HammockHardwareLargoFL.com

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Saluting Chamber Loyalty!

Our sincere thanks to the following businesses who renewed during the past four weeks. Their continued loyalty is inspiring! To learn more about them, please visit www.CentralChamber.biz

Ciarciaglino, Gell & Fiorentino, P.A., 3-Year Member

City Of Largo, 31-Year Legacy Member

Flagship Bank, 3-Year Member

Forensic Technology, 17-Year Legacy Member

Grade Power Learning, 11-Year Member

Great Bay Distributors, Inc., 56-Year Legacy Member

HCA Florida Largo Hospital, Trustee, First Renewal

Slaughter Plumbing Service, Inc., 42-Year Legacy Member

(Legacy Member = 15 years or more)

Ambassador of the Month: Stacy Gillis

   The Ambassadors Team helped recognize Stacy Gillis of Advanced Video Systems for being awarded Ambassador of the Month. Thank you, Stacy, for your volunteerism and always supporting the Chamber. Congratulations!

    Stacy will also be awarded the title of Ambassador of the Year at the 71st Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast. Join us on Friday, September 27th at 7:30 am to honor her and others for their contributions to the Chamber.

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Acropol Family Restaurant

Bay Care/Morton Plant Hospital

Business & Family Insurors

Cloud Law Firm PA

Duke Energy

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

HCA Florida Largo Hospital

Home Instead/Be a Santa

Jackson & Associates CPA

Melody Hunter Homes

National Aviation Academy

Pinellas County Housing Authority

Piper Fire Protection

Platinum Information Services

Regions Bank

State Farm - Team Cocco

The Palms of Largo

Valley National Bank

Village Inn

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

Wealth Builders