Sanford Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

 

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Spotlight

 

📅 Thursday, October 1st

⏰ 12:00 – 5:00 PM

📍 Location: Harvest Time International

225 Harvest Time Dr., Sanford, 32771


💜 An Afternoon to Invest in YOU!


✨ Ladies, it’s time to connect, recharge, learn, and be inspired!











Join the Sanford Chamber of Commerce for EMPOWER HER: Mind. Body. Spirit. Success., a half-day Women’s Expo designed to celebrate, encourage, and empower women in every season of life.


🌿 Wellness & Nutrition — Feel your best and fuel your busy life

🩺 Women’s Health — Make your health and preventative care a priority

❤️ CPR & Life-Saving Skills — Learn skills that could make a difference

🛡️ Self-Defense — Build confidence, awareness, and preparedness

💰 Financial Wellness — Strengthen your financial confidence and future

🧘‍♀️ Relaxation & Stress Relief — Take time to reset, recharge, and breathe

🛍️ Exhibitor Marketplace — Discover businesses, services, and resources for YOU

🤝 Connections — Meet, mingle, and build relationships with incredible women

🍽️ Plus, enjoy lunch while spending an afternoon focused on YOU!

Whether you’re a business owner, professional, entrepreneur, community leader, or simply looking for an opportunity to invest in yourself, there’s something waiting for you at EMPOWER HER!


💡 Learn something new.

💜 Prioritize yourself.

🤝 Make meaningful connections.

✨ Leave inspired and empowered.

📣 Want to get your business involved?


Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available! Showcase your business while demonstrating your support for women throughout our community.


💜 Mind. Body. Spirit. Success.



Come ready to CONNECT. RECHARGE. GROW. EMPOWER.


Happening This Week

📅 Wednesday, September 9th

⏰ 7:30 – 9:00 AM: Casual networking over breakfast

📍 Location: Comfort Inn & Suites Sanford Airport

3043 E Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, 32773

☕ Start Your Morning with Insight & Connection



Join us for the Sanford Chamber of Commerce's Business Connections Networking Breakfast featuring special guest speaker Cathy Swerdlow, President of the League of Women Voters of Seminole County.


Cathy will share insights into the League's mission of empowering voters, encouraging civic engagement, and strengthening our communities through education and informed participation. It's a timely and informative presentation that will provide valuable perspective for business professionals and community leaders alike.


Enjoy breakfast, expand your professional network, and engage in meaningful conversation while connecting with fellow Chamber members and guests.



Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with your Chamber community!


🎤 Featured Guest Speaker:

Ms. Cathy Swerdlow, President, League of Women Voters of Seminole County


Connect | Promote | Grow

🌟 AMBASSADORS WANTED!

👉 Register for an upcoming Ambassadors Luncheon and come see what we're all about!

📅 Wednesday, September 9th

⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Ambassador Committee Meeting

📍 Location: Brewlando Sanford

400 Sanford Ave., Sanford, 32771


Want to get more involved, grow your network, build meaningful relationships, and have a little fun while you're doing it? We have a seat at the table for YOU!


Join us for our Monthly Ambassadors Luncheon and learn how you can put your time, talents, ideas, and personality to work helping our Chamber community thrive.


Whether you're interested in visiting and supporting members, welcoming guests, growing membership, helping with events, or sharing your expertise, we have a place for you!


Being an Ambassador isn't just about what you can do for the Chamber. It's an opportunity to increase your visibility, develop leadership skills, create referrals, meet more members, and build relationships that can turn into lasting friendships.


We break bread, share ideas, make a plan, and GET IT DONE!


❤️ We are the heart of our Chamber, and we want YOU to skip a beat with us!



Get Involved. Make an Impact. Grow Together.


Upcoming Events

✂️ Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration!


Help us welcome Kumon Sanford-Seminole Center to the Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce! Join fellow Chamber members, community leaders, educators, and families as we celebrate this exciting new educational resource dedicated to helping students build confidence, strengthen math and reading skills, and become independent learners.


Enjoy networking, meet the Kumon team, tour the learning center, and help us celebrate another business investing in the future of our community. We look forward to seeing you there!


📅 Tuesday, September 15

🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM

📍 Kumon Sanford-Seminole Center

109 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773

✂️ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30 PM

🎤 NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION


📅 Wednesday, September 16th

⏰ 7:30 – 9:00 AM: Casual networking over breakfast

📍 Location: Comfort Inn & Suites Sanford Airport

3043 E Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, 32773


🎯 Bring your business cards and Come learn, connect, and start your day with great people and important conversations!


At the Sanford Chamber, we firmly believe that people do business with those they know, like, and trust. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn how to become actively involved within our dynamic business community.

Welcome to the Sanford Chamber Family! Join Us for Our New Member Orientation Networking Breakfast!!


Thank you for your decision to join the Sanford Chamber of Commerce! We are thrilled to welcome you into our growing community of businesses and professionals dedicated to building connections, promoting growth, and making a meaningful impact throughout Sanford and the surrounding region.


We invite you to attend our upcoming New Member Orientation Networking Breakfast, designed to help you maximize your Chamber membership, build valuable relationships, and discover the many opportunities available to support your business success.


Your Chamber membership opens the door to networking events, marketing exposure, business development resources, community engagement opportunities, and so much more. We are excited to help you make the most of your investment and connect with fellow members who are passionate about supporting one another.


What to Expect:

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Enjoy casual networking over breakfast while meeting fellow members and business professionals.


8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

New Member Orientation


Connect | Promote | Grow


📅 Thursday, September 24

⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM

📍 Thryv Health Direct Primary Care

202 N. Park Ave., Sanford, FL 32771



🎀 Come connect, celebrate, and welcome Thryv Health Direct Primary Care to the Sanford business community!


Connect. Promote. Grow

🎉 Join Us for

Thryv Health Direct Primary Care’s

Ribbon Cutting! 🎉

 

Help us give Thryv Health Direct Primary Care a warm Sanford welcome! 🎀 Join the Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce in Downtown Sanford for a special Ribbon Cutting Celebration.

 

Come meet Dr. Courtney St. James, tour the practice, and learn about Direct Primary Care (DPC), a membership-based approach designed to provide patients with longer appointments, greater access to their physician, and a stronger focus on prevention and overall wellness. 🩺💙

 

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members, support a local business, and celebrate continued growth in our Sanford community!

 

🌙 Make a night of it! After the celebration, stay Downtown and enjoy dinner, drinks, live music, and all the great nightlife Historic Downtown Sanford has to offer.

🤠 LET’S GET SOCIAL, SANFORD! 🤠


Grab your boots, invite your friends, and join us for a Sanford Chamber Takeover at The Barn!


On Wednesday, September 16, we’re trading business cards for dancing shoes and getting together for a fun night of line dancing, laughter, connections, and supporting local!


You don’t have to be a Chamber member to join us! Bring your coworkers, friends, family, or someone you’ve been telling about the Chamber. We want to SHOW UP & SHOW OUT and have a great time together!


No agenda. No pressure. Just good people, good music, and a great excuse to LET’S GET SOCIAL! 🤠💙


CONNECT. PROMOTE. GROW.


📅 Wednesday, September 30th

⏰ 6:30 – 9:00 PM


👢 Line Dancing Lessons: 7:00–9:00 PM

🎶 Open dancing until midnight

📍 The Barn | 1200 S. French Ave., Sanford

💲 $8 admission for lessons | 18+

MEMBER EVENTS

📅 Saturday, September 5

📍 Seminole Harley-Davidson

620 Hickman Cir., Sanford, 32771

🏍️ Ride Together. Stand Together. Fight Suicide.


Join Seminole Harley-Davidson on Saturday, September 5, 2026, for the 2026 Central Florida Ride to Fight Suicide.


This meaningful community event brings riders, supporters, families, and friends together to raise awareness, honor lives impacted by suicide, and remind those who may be struggling that they are not alone.


Whether you ride or simply want to show your support, come be part of a powerful day of community, connection, hope, and purpose.


Every mile matters. Every conversation matters. Every life matters.

Nonprofits: Find Common Ground and Build Stronger Connections


Local nonprofit organizations are invited to join us for the September Common Ground Breakfast, a meaningful morning created to strengthen relationships among nonprofits, businesses, churches, community leaders, and organizations committed to serving others.


This is more than a networking breakfast. It is an opportunity to share your mission, exchange ideas, discover valuable resources, develop partnerships, and connect with others who want to make a difference. Breakfast will be provided, and guests may stay afterward for an optional tour of the Harvest Time International campus.

📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026

⏰ 8:00 AM

📍 Harvest Time International

225 Harvest Time Drive, Sanford, FL 32771

Please invite a colleague, community leader, or another organization that would add value to the conversation.


Let’s keep building the table. Let’s keep making connections. Let’s keep creating Common Ground.



🎟️ Reserve your seat today!

🥞 Start Your Day by

Making a Difference!

For sponsorship opportunities or to reserve your seat, please contact:

Dawn Garrison, Community Relations Coordinator, at 407-333-8877, ext. 103 or dgarrison@mealsetc.org

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026

🕒 7:45 - 9:30 AM

📍 The Rink at Northland Church

522 Dog Track Rd.

Longwood, FL 32750


Join Meals on Wheels, Etc. for its Third Annual Giving Breakfast.


This inspiring morning will highlight the organization's mission of providing nutritious meals, supportive services, and hope to seniors and homebound neighbors throughout our community.


Whether you choose to attend or become a sponsor, your support helps Meals on Wheels, Etc. continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of those who need it most.



Come enjoy a meaningful morning while helping ensure that no neighbor is forgotten.

🍷 PLAN TODAY. PROTECT TOMORROW.

PRESERVE YOUR LEGACY.


Don’t leave your family’s future to chance. Join Sultana Legacy Law & Title for a complimentary Wine & Wills event designed to help you better understand how thoughtful estate planning can protect what matters most.


During this informative and relaxed workshop, you’ll learn how intentional estate planning can help:


✨ Protect your family and loved ones

🏡 Safeguard your assets

📄 Prepare for the unexpected

💙 Preserve the legacy you’ve worked hard to build


Whether you’re creating an estate plan for the first time or wondering if it’s time to update an existing one, this event will provide valuable information to help you plan with greater confidence and peace of mind.



🍷 Wine, valuable information, and planning for your future—all in one evening!

📅 Tuesday, September 29th

⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Ellen’s Wine Room

440 Sanford Ave., Sanford

Seating is limited, so reserve your complimentary spot today at SultanaLegacyLaw.com.



Plan today. Protect tomorrow. Preserve your legacy.

✨ An Evening of Hope, Transformation & New Beginnings


Join Teen Challenge Southeast Men’s Campus for the Rewritten Gala 2026, an inspiring evening celebrating lives transformed, stories rewritten, and the power of hope and recovery.


This special event, presented by HGR Construction, Inc., will feature keynote speaker Patric Young and an opportunity to support the life-changing work of Teen Challenge Southeast.


Come celebrate the stories being rewritten and help create new chapters of hope for men and families throughout our community.

📅 Monday, October 5, 2026

🚪 Doors Open: 4:30 PM | Event Begins: 6:00 PM

📍 Orlando Marriott Lake Mary

Entrepreneurs, this one’s for you! 


Hollerbach with Purpose invites you to Entrepreneurs Anonymous, a free monthly meetup designed for real conversations and authentic connections. Held on the first Wednesday of every month from 4:00 – 5:30 PM at 112 Sanford Ave., Sanford, this gathering offers a relaxed space for both aspiring and established business owners.


Skip the pitch decks and formal networking, this is your opportunity to talk shop, share challenges, ask for advice, exchange contacts, and gain support from like-minded entrepreneurs who understand the journey. Whether you’re launching a new idea or growing an existing business, you’ll find valuable insight and encouragement here.

Entrepreneurs Anonymous

Hollerbach With Purpose

Wednesday, October 7th

4:00 - 5:30 PM

112 Sanford Ave., Sanford, 32771

Registration is encouraged.


For more information or to sign up, contact Christina@HWPConsult.com or call (407) 219-9586. Come as you are and connect with a community that’s here to support your success.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026

⏰ 10:00–11:45 PM

📍 Orlando Sanford International Airport

1200 Red Cleveland Blvd., Sanford, 32773

🇺🇸 Help Us

Welcome Our Heroes Home!


Join Honor Flight Central Florida for a very special Welcome Home Celebration as Mission #37 returns to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) on Saturday, October 17th.


Help us fill the airport with cheers, flags, signs, and gratitude as we give these deserving veterans the homecoming they deserve. Bring your family, friends, coworkers, and plenty of patriotic spirit!


They served for us.

Now let’s show up for them! 🇺🇸

✨ Hope Returns: An Evening of Impact & Inspiration


Join Recovery House of Central Florida for the 2026 Hope Returns Gala, an inspiring evening celebrating recovery, renewed lives, and the power of hope.


Come together with community leaders and supporters to help further the organization’s important mission and make a lasting difference for individuals working toward a brighter future.

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026

📍 The Westin Lake Mary

2974 International Parkway, Lake Mary

Hot Deals

🏠 Member-to-Member Hot Deal: Save 15% with Built 2 Last Roofing Solutions!

Offer Details:

✔ 15% Off New Roofing Projects

✔ Available to Chamber Members & Employees

✔ Discount Code: SanfordCC

✔ Cannot be combined with other offers

The Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to highlight an exclusive Member-to-Member Hot Deal from Built 2 Last Roofing Solutions, LLC!


Sanford Chamber members and their employees can receive 15% OFF new roofing projects by using discount code SanfordCC when scheduling an appointment.


Whether you're replacing an aging roof, repairing storm damage, or investing in a new construction project, Built 2 Last Roofing Solutions delivers quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and roofing solutions built to stand the test of time.



For more information or to schedule your consultation, contact Built 2 Last Roofing Solutions at 407-848-4406 or visit


Built2LastRoofingSolutions.com.



Don't miss this opportunity to protect your investment while enjoying exclusive Chamber savings!

🚗 Chamber Member Hot Deal: Save on Your Next Rental!


Sanford Chamber members have access to special business rental rates with Enterprise, National, and Alamo! Whether you need a vehicle for business travel, an upcoming trip, or simply need to keep moving, take advantage of this exclusive member benefit.


Choose from convenient locations at Sanford International Airport, Sanford Town Center, and the Longwood/Lake Mary area.


📞 Call 855-266-9289 and mention Account #6020624 when booking.


Another great benefit of being a Sanford Chamber member, helping you save while supporting your business!

Let Us Help You Promote Your Next Event!


Each week, the Sanford Chamber of Commerce sends out a Newsletter to hundreds of local businesses promoting upcoming events.

If you are a Chamber member, and have an upcoming event, please let us know and we will include it in our weekly newsletter

Contact us for more information

Tricia Feliu

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Our Alliance Partners are an essential part of the Sanford Chamber of Commerce, representing a group of visionary businesses and organizations that are deeply committed to strengthening our local economy and supporting community growth. These valued partners go above and beyond in their investment, helping us provide impactful programs, valuable networking opportunities, and critical resources to our members.



By aligning with the Chamber at this level, Alliance Partners enjoy enhanced visibility, strategic connections, and a seat at the table in shaping the future of our business community.


Job Listings

📢 Hiring? Let the Sanford Chamber Help!

Are you looking for qualified talent to join your team? Let us help spread the word!

Each week, the Sanford Chamber of Commerce sends out a Newsletter to hundreds of contacts, giving your job openings valuable exposure to local professionals.

We’d love to help you find the perfect fit for your company! Contact us today to get your job listing featured.


Want to get involved?

The Sanford Chamber of Commerce is currently looking for Chamber Ambassadors. If interested please contact Tricia Feliu at tfeliu@mysanfordchamber.com

Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce

230 E. First Street Sanford, FL 32771

(407) 322-2212

My Sanford Chamber

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