Tavares Chamber of Commerce 300 East Main Street Tavares, FL

Tavares Chamber of Commerce
300 East Main Street
Tavares, FL 32778
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Pastore's Downtown Pizzeria Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting on October 3, 2013
November Chamber
Business Luncheon
Wednesday, November 27
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Black Wednesday
Member Holiday Sale
Speaker: Nancy Muenzmay
Business Opportunity
Center
November/December 2013
Caterer: Blakes Subs & Ice Cream
Tavares Civic Center
100 E. Caroline Street, Tavares
Please RSVP
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, November 12
Networking Lunch
O'Keefe's Irish Pub & Restaurant
115 S. Rockingham Ave.
9th Annual Taste of Tavares Features Five New Contestants
TAVARES – Where can you go to sample delectable
delights from some of the area's newest restaurants? The Ninth
Annual Taste of Tavares is where. The Tavares Chamber of
Commerce membership is up and with new members comes
new restaurants. This year's Taste of Tavares will feature five
new participants vying for your vote as The People's Choice,
Thursday, November 14 at the Elks Lodge from 5:30 to
8:30pm.
Noon to 1:00pm - Please RSVP
Thursday, November 12
Open House
Lake Primary Care Associates
1749 David Walker Dr.
4:30 - 6:30pm
Thursday, November 14
Taste of Tavares
Elks Club, 2540 Dora Ave, Tavares
5:30 to 8:30pm
Tickets available at Tavares Chamber
Or online at TavaresChamber.com
Thursday, December 5
Tavares Chamber
Holiday Open House
300 E. Main Street
5:30 to 8:00pm - Please RSVP
Saturday, December 7
Christmas Celebration and Parade
Downtown Tavares
2012 People's Choice Entree winner
Als Dockside
First
time competitors
include Blake's
Subs and Ice
Cream, located at 528 S Duncan Drive (Hwy
19) Tavares. Dave Cottle is not new to the
restaurant industry but he is new to our area
and the Tavares Chamber. Blake's offers
great daily specials and catering.
Another first time contender is La
Mexicana Restaurant, located at 2826 South Bay Street, Eustis - just behind Mc Donald's
on Hwy 19 in Eustis. Agustin and his son Luis prepare authentic Mexican dishes using fresh
items you may purchase from their on-site market.
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Goblins and Ghouls Sighted in Tavares
TAVARES – Goblins and Ghouls were among some of the creatures spotted
during the Tavares Chamber of Commerce, 2013 Howl-O-Fest. This year’s Trunk or Treat,
children’s costume contest, pet costume contest and Haunted Hayride were all a huge
success!
A well-deserved thank you goes to all the volunteers on the special events
committee and Samantha Burger whose leadership during the event was remarkable.
Months of planning, after hours
meetings and plain old hard physical
work accomplished the task!
Businesses
who
participated in Trunk or Treat went
Festivities in Wooton Park begin at
4pm. Parade starts at 5:30 pm at
Main & Ruby Streets
Tuesday, December 10
Networking Lunch
Blake's Subs & Ice Cream
Address 528 S Duncan Drive
Noon to 1:00pm - Please RSVP
Go to:
www.TavaresChamber.com
or call
352. 343. 2531
all out to decorate their vehicles. A Sign Company
was awarded first place for their duel spooky
vehicles and the moving hand in the goodie bucket
made many kids hesitate grabbing a treat.
Judy Stewart - Law Office of Judy A
Stewart, PA took second place in the contest and
provided popcorn balls to all the costumed children.
Please turn to Page 6
Member
Spotlight
Financial Advisor’s Linda J Bennett’s practice with
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., is a long time Chamber member.
Linda Bennett served as President of the Chamber in 2011. Deborah
Cahill, Client Service Specialist at the office, currently serves as
Secretary on the Chamber’s Board.
Linda began her Ameriprise career in South Florida, and
relocated her practice to Tavares in 2005, when she purchased the
building at 303 E. Main St., Tavares, FL 32778, on the corner of Main
Street and St. Clair Abrams Road. After much renovation, the office
opened for business that year. The office reflects an inviting
atmosphere that welcomes clients and friends to meetings and events
throughout the year.
One of great rewards of Linda’s work is the satisfaction she
gets from helping people feel more confident about their life in
retirement and other lifelong financial goals by helping them plan.
She believes that her clients get peace of mind from knowing they
work with America’s largest financial planning company, Ameriprise
Financial1, and that this is important to them. Couple this with Linda’s
personal attention and individualized service, and she believes that
this gives the clients a sense of confidence.
We welcome anyone who feels that they would benefit from
a consultation, to contact the office at: 352-742-3331.
Initial
consultations are complimentary.
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC.
The initial consultation provides an overview of financial planning concepts.
You will not receive written analysis and/or recommendations.
1-1Source Based on the number of financial planning clients SEC-registered
investment advisers disclosed annually. Date as of Dec. 31, 2011 available at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
685181ACMR0613
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Tavares Kiwanis Club Honors Tavares
Chamber Executive Director
The Tavares Kiwanis
Club-Safe Harbor is pleased to
recognize Colleen McGinley for
her outstanding service to the
Community. The Tavares Club, in
cooperation with the Division 9
Clubs has implemented a program
to recognize individuals that have
made significant contributions to
the
social
and
economic
development of the community.
Colleen was selected
based upon her active presence in
the Community and for the effort and energy she puts forward.
Our thanks go out to Colleen …..keep up the good work.
Public Safety Reminder
TAVARES — The Lake County Public Safety Department
is reminding residents to change the batteries in their smoke
alarms and NOAA weather radios since the end of daylight saving
time occurred on Sunday, Nov. 3.
National statistics report that more than 95 percent of
U.S. households have at least one smoke alarm installed,
however, an estimated 25 percent of those households have
smoke alarms that do not work because of dead or missing
batteries. Two-thirds of all home fire deaths occur in homes with
non-working or missing smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be
installed in every bedroom, on every floor of a home and in
hallways leading to bedrooms.
While it is recommended that batteries be replaced in
smoke alarms and weather radios semi-annually, the devices
should also be tested at least once a month. With a home fire
occurring every 85 seconds in the United States, the proper
maintenance of smoke alarms increases the chances of surviving
a fire by 50 percent. Coupled with a family fire-escape plan,
operational smoke alarms can save lives. Smoke alarm units
should be replaced every 8-10 years with newer units.
The Lake County Public Safety Department offers a
program that provides income-eligible residents residing in
unincorporated Lake County with free smoke alarms. Qualified
individuals include income-eligible residents who are 65 years or
older, have households with children under 12 years of age or
have households with disabled individuals that may impede
escape action.
The Lake County Fire Rescue Division handles smokealarm installations on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies
last. For more information about the smoke-detector program, call
the Lake County Department of Public Safety at 352-343-9458.
For further information and facts on smoke alarms,
residents are encouraged to visit the US Fire Administration
website at www.usfa.fema.gov/campaigns/smokealarms/.
Member Spotlight
Ed and Tina are the new owners of Martel Ink. Martel was
founded in 1999 with the idea of offering affordable cartridges with a
professional service to the public. Our aim is to give all our customers the
personal, friendly and approachable service that they deserve.
Our in house re-filling program using high quality ink has brought
the Martel ideal closer to going green, offering a refill program which both
allows you to recycle and save up to 70% off market price in the process.
In stock we have a large selection of brands for inkjet, toner and ribbon
cartridges in either O.E.M, Re-manufactured or Compatible.
Before throwing out all those old reliable printers because you
can’t find the ink, give us a call to see if we can help, as we have many retired printer cartridges in stock. We are also offering an in store
printer repair program - No charge if we cannot repair it!
Martel supplies and delivers to Leesburg ,Orlando ,Tavares, Mount Dora, Eustis and surrounding areas. We look forward to
welcoming old and new customers to the store.
Phone: 352 742 9950 Fax: 532 742 9958

E-mail: [email protected]
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Web site: www.martelink.com
2014 Tavares Chamber of Commerce Board Slate Ready for Election
In accordance with the Chamber's Bylaws, the 2013 President and Board of Directors has approved the nominees for the 2014
Board election.
Elections will be held from December 16 through December 19, 2013. As a member in good standing, you may vote by
completing the insert in this newsletter and return by fax (352) 343-2531, email [email protected] or drop off at the completed
ballot at the Tavares Chamber of Commerce, 300 E. Main Street.
We will also be providing the ballot electronically if you wish to vote online. Only one Chamber member from each member
business can vote, so please sign and print your name and member business on the ballot so your vote can be counted.
If you have questions about the election process, contact the Chamber at 352-343-2531 or email Colleen McGinley at
[email protected].
Signature Trustee:
Trustee Member
Exclusive Trustee:
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October Business Luncheon with (l to r) Board Director Debbie
Behlmann - Southern Palms RV Resort, Cheryl Rumbly Cornerstone Hospice, Dee Johns - Directories Ink, Steve Jennelle BMJ CPA, Speaker T.J. Fish - Lake~Sumter Metropolitan Planning
Organization with Pastori's Caterer's Rebecca Green and Stacy
Lafave, Chamber President Orin Owen and Vice President Janet
Noack - United Southern Bank.
October 10, 2013 Business After Hours with Dr. Harsh V. Duphare
of the Center for Digestive Care.
Halloween at the USB Tavares Branch with Eileen Bitting, Lisa
Cheney, Chelsee Oimoen-Haley, Susie Pexton, Lyndsi Johnson
and Branch Manager Bob Speaks.
Tavares-Safe Harbor Kiwanis meets at
7:30 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Friday of
each week at the First United
Methodist Church, 600 West Ianthe
Street, Tavares.
Tavares Chamber of Commerce does not necessarily endorse or
support advertising materials distributed through the newsletter.
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Jones Brothers Air & Seaplane Adventures Pilots Rob Gallaway
and Rick Rowe.
Check out our web site at www.lugoauto.com or come by
for a visit, we can take care of all your automotive needs!
Your
"All
Car"
Solutions!
You break it, we fix it!
Someone else breaks
it, we still fix it!
You wear it out, we
make it new again.
Someone else wears it
out; we still make it
new. We do it all!
Repairs
and
Maintenance
work.
Your friendly neighborhood garage. CR 561, Tavares, FL
Phone 352. 343. 6510.
Jones Brothers Air & Seaplane Adventures Business After Hours and 1 year anniversary ribbon cutting on October 17, 2013.
The Cuban Place Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting on October 24, 2013.
Dreamland Productions' Connie Gay questions Panel of leaders at
Monday's Trivia night at Lake Dora Sushi and Saki.(l to r) Connie
Gay - Dreamland Productions, John Drury - Tavares City
Administrator, Tom Miranda - Wells Fargo Advisors, Brent Miller Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. and George Buigas - Hoity Toity
Merchantile.
U.S. Pak-N-Ship Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting on
November 7, 2013.
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Taste ___________________________________________________________
from page 1
Liberty Christian Preparatory School students are eager to put their skills to the test and prove they have what it
takes to win The People's Choice award. Located across the road from the Elks Lodge, at 2451 Dora Ave., Tavares, the
students are "in it to win it".
Pastore's Downtown Pizzeria recently won over Chamber members with their authentic Italian creations when they
catered the Tavares Chamber of Commerce October Monthly Business Luncheon. Located at 134 W. Ruby Street,
Downtown Tavares. As a first-time participant, Steve Pastore is certain to win votes with his authentic recipes.
Rounding out the five new participants is The Cuban Place. Located at 1 North Eustis St., Eustis. Alex Rodriguez has
definitely recreated the atmosphere of Havana Cuba 1959. Stop in and take a romantic and flavorful trip back in time.
Returning favorites included ALS Landing, Bob Evans Restaurant, Honey Baked Ham, Pressed for Time, and
Tasso's Cajun Kitchen.
Maggies Attic will be on hand providing wine to complete the evening for the culinary aficionados. Cliff & Grace Jazz
Favorites will keep the tempo lively during the evening. Always a favorite, the Chinese Auction will feature dozens of fantastic
items to win.
Tickets for this evening of culinary enchantment are only $25 and may be purchased at the Tavares Chamber of
Commerce, located at 300 E Main Street, Downtown Tavares. Tickets may also be purchased at the Elks Lodge or by visiting
www.TavaresChamber.com.
Howlofest _______________________________________________________
from page 1
Dee Johns with Directories Ink, diligently worked with the trunk or treaters and worked the hayride ticket booth.
Samantha Burger (Sam) devotedly petitioned area businesses for financial support, donated signs, worked with the Tavares
Chamber to develop a hayride route with businesses creating scary scenes along the way. Lou Buigas of Hoity Toity
Merchantile did an awesome job with the children’s costume contest during Trunk or Treat. Roberta Sims of Celebration
Marketing contributed her graphic skills to ensure the success of the
events. A thank you is also warranted to Christopher R. Largey Attorney at Law, Sue Cameron - Lake ETV and Al's Sandbar for
setting up hayride scary scenes on their properties. Many thanks go
to our hayride drivers, Brian Haley, Rick Gonzales, Jamie Blackwell
and Jeff Smith who kept our hayriders safe well into the night. A
“job well done” to all who made this event happen!
Children were not the only creatures seen sauntering around Downtown Tavares during the Howl-O-Fest. Tavares is
a “pet friendly” area and Paul and Marni Lewis, of The Green K9, headed up the ever popular pet costume contest.
Contact the Tavares Chamber if you want to get involved in Howlofest 2014 at 352-343-2531 or email Jeff Smith
([email protected] or Colleen ([email protected]) to get more information.
Black Wednesday in Tavares _____________________________________________
Black Friday is popular as a shopping day for a combination of several reasons. According to W ikipedia; as the first
day after the last major holiday before Christmas it inaugurates the Christmas season. Additionally, many employers give
their employees the day off as part of Thanksgiving leave, increasing the potential number of shoppers. Black Friday as a
term has been used in multiple contexts, going back to the nineteenth century, where it was associated with a financial crisis
in 1869 in the United States.
The Tavares Chamber of Commerce is bringing back, by popular demand, “Black Wednesday”, at its November
Business Luncheon. Kicking off the Tavares holiday shopping season, attendees of the Luncheon will have the opportunity to
start their shopping as Chamber merchants will have gifts prepared for purchase before and after the Luncheon.
Tables will be set up along the walls of the Civic Center with items to purchase. Some items will be pre-packaged
and ready to deliver. There will be something for everyone!
The caterer for November’s Luncheon is Blakes Subs & Ice Cream. The speaker will be Nancy Muenzmay
discussing the the Business Opportunities Center in Eustis and how all businesses should take advantage of the services
they offer.
With Holiday shopping, networking, and enjoying a great lunch; this is one “holiday” event you do not want to miss!
Mark your calendar to attend the luncheon on Wednesday, November 27 at the Tavares Civic Center, 100 N. Caroline Street
from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Plan to arrive early and remain late to get a jump start on your Holiday shopping while supporting
our member merchants during our “Black Wednesday”. Please be sure to RSVP with the Chamber.
For more information on this or any other Chamber event, contact the Tavares Chamber (352) 343-2531.
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Welcome New Members
Buchanan Fitness Group
Chad Eldridge
352-787-8531
Lake Primary Care Associates
Amy McCroy
352-742-1760
Norman Hope
352-205-3826
Regions Bank
Stacey Cox
352-385-1797
TAVARES CHAMBER
AMBASSADORS
Co-Chair, Deborah Cahill
Ameriprise Financial Services
Co-Chair, Cheryl Rumbley
Cornerstone Hospice
Betty Ainslie
Rodan & Fields Dermatologists
Indep. Consultant
Debbie Behlmann
Southern Palms RV Resort
Connie Gay
Dreamland Productions
Rachel Graves
Quality Indoor
Environmental Solutions
Membership Renewals
Bosshardt & Marzek Plastic
Surgery Assoc
Amy Jensen
352-742-0079
Break Point Alley
Richard Kosto
352-343-5333
Center for Advanced Surgery
Jill Sayers
352-742-2223
Classic Raceboat Association
Bill John
352-729-6060
Deer Island Country Club
Susan Trump
352-343-7550
Empire Today, LLC
Petra Young
352-250-2743
Habitat for Humanity of LakeSumter, FL., Inc.
Terry Chance
352-483-0434
Jackson Dentistry
Matthew Jackson
352-589-2099
La Mexicana Restaurant
Agustin Honorato
352-357-4070
Lisa Johnson
EZ Nutrition
Sharon Keith
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Mary Rhodes
The Mortgage Firm
Judy Stewart
Law Offices of Judy Stewart, PA
Officers
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Past President
Ladybug's Gifts & Sundries
Angie Hughes
352-253-2255
Lake Dora Sushi and Sake
Janet Gamache
352-343-6313
Lake Tire & Auto
Ralph Smith
352-343-0041
LovExtension, Inc.
Linda Krupski
352-669-1121
Prestige Ford
Irving J. Matthews
352-357-5522
Prime Plumbing Inc.
Kristen Hyland
352-383-3440
Sterling House Tavares
Lynn Haynes
352-343-2500
The Green K9
Paul & Marni Lewis
352-729-6172
Wicks Engineering
Services, Inc.
Ted Wicks
352-343-8667
Tavares Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Orin Owen
Janet Noack
Kelly Pisciotta
Deborah Cahill
Jacquelyn Coval
G & T Conveyor
United Southern Bank
Habitat for Humanity
Ameriprise Financial
BankFirst
(352) 742-3770
(352) 589-4663
(352) 267-2118
(352) 742-3331
(352) 483-3999
Directors
Debbie Behlmann Southern Palms RV Resort
Lou Buigas
West Construction
T.J. Fish
Lake~Sumter MPO
Beth Ann Gause Gause & Hargrove, PLLC
Heather Graham Focus Magazine
Rick Golab
Florida Hospital Waterman
Steve Jennelle
BMJ CPA
Dee Johns
Directories Ink
Mary Johnson
Grand Rental Station Party Plus
Brent Miller
Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A.
Andrew O'Keefe O’Keefe’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Cheryl Rumbley Cornerstone Hospice
Liaison to Chamber Board
Bill Neron
(352) 357-8882
(352) 205-5992
(352) 315-0170
(352) 343-7424
(352) 377-8953
(352) 253-3381
(407) 748-6187
(352) 508-9257
(352) 357-9242
(352) 343-7400
(352) 343-2157
(352) 343-1341
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City of Tavares Economic Development (352) 742-6209