Volume 188 | July 2024

 
Weekly eConnection
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Membership Edition

Tickets - $30

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


Jenace Corporation

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Jeanette Acevedo

813-384-9122

buffchicky@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/jeanette.acevedo.7

 

S.J.E. Inc.

MANUFACTURER

Sal Cvorak

12161 62nd Street N., Unit 100, Largo, FL 33773

727-629-7361

Sal.Cvorak@SJEInc.com

www.SJEInc.com

 

DRYmedic Restoration Services

WATER & MOLD RESTORATION

Jay Dingman

2078 Weaver Park Drive, Clearwater, FL 33765

727-403-1553

Jdingman@drymedictampabayfl.com

www.DRYmedicTampaBayFL.com

 

All County Plumbing and Leak

PLUMBING

Michael Fouse

1143 Eldridge ST A-2, Clearwater, FL 33755

727-798-5325

Office.acpl23@gmail.com

www.allcountyplumbingandleak.com

 

Compass Self Storage

MOVING & STORAGE

Alexis Marino

10951 Belcher Road, Pinellas Park, FL 33777

727-594-7300

CSS110@compassselfstorage.com

compassselfstorage.com

 

Largo Dental Studio

DENTISTS

Charles Drexler

1603 Indian Rocks Rd, Largo, FL 33774

727-344-9363

office@largodentalstudio.com

largodentalstudio.com

Chamber Alley Cats!

A great time was had by all at the recent Beat the Heat Bowling Party at Liberty Lanes. Based on the positive feedback, we’ll definitely be planning another in the future. A big shout out to Alex and Paul at Liberty Lanes for their support. And special thanks to our prize donors Kay McKenzie of Check Before Hire, Laurie Bunce of Centratel, Melody Hunter of Melody Hunter Homes and Pam Van Sant of National Aviation Academy.

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

Anona United Methodist Church, 21-Year Legacy Member

Arden Courts, 26-Year Legacy Member

Community Dental Clinic, 5-Year Member

E and L Construction Group, 2-Year Member

Hampton Inn & Suites-Largo, 18-Year Legacy Member

Hanlon Law, 2-Year Member

Holiday Inn Harbourside, 14-Year Member

Largo Glass, Inc., 3-Year Member

Louis Haskel CPA, PA, 15-Year Legacy Member

McManus & McManus, P.A., 51-Year Legacy Member

MIDAS Clearwater, First Renewal

New Life Solutions, First Renewal

Panera Bread - Belleair Bluffs, 10-Year Member

Panera Bread - Pinellas Park, 16-Year Legacy Member

Peace Advocacy Group, First Renewal

Solid Rock Inspection Group LLC, 3-Year Member

The Fran Haasch Law Group, 4-Year Member

(Legacy Member = 15 years or more)

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Studio 131 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

   Studio 131 is your go-to event venue in Largo, Florida, for hosting memorable events. Recently the Chamber got to experience the decorated space and celebrated their accomplishments with a ribbon cutting! Whether you’re organizing a networking meeting, birthday celebration, anniversary party, or community fundraiser, their versatile space and expert team ensure your event is a resounding success. Conveniently located and fully equipped, Studio 131 offers the perfect setting for any occasion.

    Owner Karen Aucoin and her partner Mike “Bubba” Robinson cut the ribbon surrounded by the Studio 131 team and Chamber members. To learn more about the space, take a virtual tour, or start planning your next event, visit studio131orangelake.com.

   Want another chance to visit their venue? Join us on August 8th for Coffee An’ Networking!

Welcome Vein911 Vein Treatment Center!

   Dr. Brian Pink and Dr. Christopher Pittman of Vein911 were presented their official Chamber membership plaque by Ambassadors Stacy Gillis of Advanced Video Systems and Melody Hunter of Melody Hunter Homes. Dr. Pittman and his staff of Vein Care Specialists have successfully helped over 8,000 patients nationwide get the relief they deserve from vein disease. Stop living with lifestyle limiting and life shortening symptoms. Learn more about how they can help you at Vein911.com.

One million Floridians have been disenrolled from Medicaid since 2023

Data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows over one million Floridians were disenrolled from Medicaid since 2023, primarily for administrative reasons.

State seeks go-ahead for trans treatment restrictions

Florida this week asked a federal appeals court to allow the state to restrict treatments for people with gender dysphoria while a legal battle continues to play out.

South Florida leaders want to head off ‘silver tsunami’ aging crisis

South Florida leaders are urging a state planning council to tackle the impending “silver tsunami” as concerns grow for retirees’ well-being as they age.

Tampa airport sets express curbside check-in for flyers without checked bags

Tampa International Airport’s Blue Express Curbside lanes will be open for travelers by Thanksgiving.

Thank you to our Trustees and Newsletter Sponsors

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

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