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HONORING OUR HISTORY. CREATING OUR FUTURE.

MISSION STATEMENTThe DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce and The DeLand/Orange City Alliance will be an advocate for its members by helping the business community identify and respond to challenges, providing opportunities for

networking, education and deliberation, and developing community leaders.

3RD QTR. 2015THE CHAMBER NEWSLETTER

“uncorked and savory”Friday, September 18, 2015 • 6pm-9pm

West Indiana Avenue and Chess Park in Beautiful Historic Downtown DeLand!FEATURING

• Domestic and International Wine Tasting!

• Savory Tapas Fare prepared by local Central Florida Chefs!

• Introducing for 2015 a “Farm To Table” venue Featuring Local Farmers and Artisans Promoting the “Farm to Table” movement!

TICKETS: $25 PER PERSON PRIOR TO EVENT / $35 PER PERSON DAY OF

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Laura Roth101 N. Alabama Ave., DeLand, FL 32720386-736-5904www.clerk.org Contact: Laura RothCategories: Non-Profit, GovernmentRecruited by: Robin French

Let’s Party & CateringP O Box 1414, DeLand, FL 32721386-216-7651www.letspartyandcatering.com Contact: Deborah DuBostCategories: Catering, All Occasion Cakes, BalloonsRecruited by: Robin French

Nuwati Bodywork190 Treemonte St, Orange City, FL 32763386-846-8666www.nuwati-bodywork.comContact: Kimberly NielsenCategories: Massage Therapy, Spas, Sports InjuryRecruited by: Robin French

North American Volusia Van Storage916 S. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, FL 32174321-220-8154Contact: Frank GalantiCategories: Moving, Storage, ShreddingRecruited by: Robin French

Rocco Kalas420 N. Blue Lake Terrace, DeLand, FL 32724386-307-4435Contact: Rocco KalasCategories: Young Professional Associate MemberRecruited by: Robin French

Serious Office Solutions, LLC1410 Stevens Ave., DeLand FL 32720386-320-3459www.sosdeland.comContact: Joan HazelCategories: Bookkeeping, Office AdministrationRecruited by: Robin French

Sonny’s BBQ1500 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720386-279-0166www.sonnysbbq.comContact: James McNabCategories: Restaurant, Catering, BBQRecruited by: Robin French Sonntec Electronic Recycling, LLC215 Hazen Rd., DeLand, FL 32720386-873-6898www.sonntecer.com Contact: Michael SonneCategories: Electronics Recycling, IT Asset ManagementReferred by: Nick ConteRecruited by: Robin French

Texas Road House2518 Enterprise Rd., Orange City, FL 32763386-532-7427Contact: Jason HighamCategories: RestaurantRecruited by: Robin French

Well-Watered Garden Massage Therapy-Wellness502 N. Spring Garden Ave., Ste 8, DeLand, FL 32720386-740-0006www.delandmassage.comContact: Joy RaceroCategories: Massage Therapy, Health/Wellness, FitnessRecruited by: Robin French

West Volusia Historical Society137 W. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL 32720386-740-6813www.delandhouse.comContact: Larry FrenchCategories: Attractions, Historical Preservation, EducationRecruited by: Robin French

A Womans Wellness & Weight Loss Center2728 Enterprise Rd., Ste 200, Orange City, FL 32763386-774-0109www.besongwomenscare.com Contact: Dr. George BeSongCategories: OB/GYN, Weight Loss, Urinary/Fecal IncontinenceRecruited by: Robin French

Advanced Urology Institute685 Peachwood Dr., DeLand, FL 32720386-736-3463www.advancedurology.com Contact: Michael GrableCategories: Urology, PhysicianRecruited by: Robin French

Aflac6015 Mormon Trail, DeLeon Springs, FL 32130386-956-5503Contact: Ace LuongoCategories: Insurance, Financial Planning, Business ConsultantRecruited by: Robin French

BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation650 N. Wymore Rd., Winter Park, FL 32789386-315-3884www.basecamp.org Contact: Robert Totten Categories: Non-Profit, Camps-Childhood CancerRecruited by: Robin French

DeLand Cyclery111 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, FL 32720386-822-9422www.delandcyclery.net Contact: Ted BeilerCategories: Bicycles Sales, Parts/RepairRecruited by: Robin French

DeLand Reliable Cars & Trucks2180 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720386-736-1944www.delandreliable.com Contact: Ronald SwintexCategories: Used Cars, Automotive DealerRecruited by: Robin French

D. G. MeyerP O Drawer 730008, Ormond Beach, FL 32173-0008386-423-3888Contact: Linda LongfritzCategories: Heat & Air Conditioning, Electrical Contractor, Sheet MetalRecruited by: Robin French

Daytona Elevator4165 Falling Leaf Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168386-423-7226www.daytonaelevator.comContact: Dawn O’ConnerCategories: Elevator & Lift Installs, Wheelchair LiftsRecruited by: Robin French Don Kiki Cigars2031 Saxon Blvd., Ste 107, Deltona, FL 32725386-492-6200Contact: Karen BergerCategories: Shopping & RetailRecruited by: Robin French

Don Kiki Cigars SuperStore 2nd location1508 S. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118386-492-6200Contact: Karen BergerCategories: CigarsRecruited by: Robin French

Daytona Orlando Transit1034 N. Nova Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32117386-257-5411www.dotsdaytona.com Contact: Scott SieckCategories: Airport Shuttle, Bus ChartersRecruited by: Robin French

Emmanuel Health Care909 N. Stone St, DeLand, FL 32720386-279-7726Contact: Angella Glidden-WoodCategories: Board Certified Family Practice, Natural Alternative Medicine, USCIS Immigration ServiceRecruited by: Robin French

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ1401 W. New York Ave., DeLand, FL 32720386-734-0677www.fccofdeland.org Contact: Rev. Linda Kemp-BairdCategories: Religious Organization, Rainbow Day Care CenterRecruited by: Robin French

Graphic Imagination4890 Merwin Ave., DeLeon Springs, FL 32130386-985-5163www.graphic-imigination.com Contact: Bob BrooksCategories: Fine Art, Custom Picture Framing, Graphic ArtsRecruited by: Robin French

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERSPresidentMichelle “Missy” Chaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Surety Bank

President ElectDr. Linda Bradley Thacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UCF-Daytona

TreasurerChuck Rudis . . . . . . . . . . .Coldwell Banker Commercial AI Group

Vice PresidentsSusie Dolan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waste Pro of Central FloridaHarper Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H&R UnlimitedJosh Poertner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Express PrintingAmanda Vallone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roseborough Travel

Immediate Past PresidentEd Noseworthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida Hospital Fish Memorial

DIRECTORSJan Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Street Community BankRobert Wise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FloMetRobert Slezak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Capital Choice Financial GroupShawn Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frontier Communications Catherine Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Knox VillageJoe Hearn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Hearn Events Kim Booker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booker & Associates Deb Mueller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Randy Mueller AllstateKatie Mentor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSBB RadioTaver Cornett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cornett Enterprises, DeLand, FLWayne Gordin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gordin & Gordin Greg Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stetson University Trude Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TD Bank

EX-OFFICIOWayne Carter . . . . . . . . Exec. Director, MainStreet DeLand Assn.Charles Matousek . . . . . . . . President, MainStreet DeLand Assn.

STAFFNick Conte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive DirectorRobin French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Membership & Marketing DirectorSally Updike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Project ManagerFaith Osborn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bookkeeper/Office Manager

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

THE CHAMBER NEWSLETTER (USPS 334-450) is published quarterly by The DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 S. Florida Ave., DeLand, FL 32720. Periodical postage paid at DeLand, FL.

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Thank You!

Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yrs.Aging Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Alliance Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Amabellaa Wellness Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Amy B. Whitmarsh CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Angevines Fine Silver and &Jewelry . . . . . . . . 12 Anne H. Stevenson CPA PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Bee Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Bill Mancinik Realtor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Central Florida Eye Specialists & Laser Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 CobbCole Attorney at Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Cohen, Smith & Company P.A . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34College Arms Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Comfort Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Covidien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Daytona State College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 DeLand Housing Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Deltona Memorial Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Don Parker (State Farm Insurance) . . . . . . . . 20DR Horton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Dr. Cheryl’s Home Pet Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Duke Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ed Sherman Realty, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Edward J. Dameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1EMPROS (Emergency Medical Professionals) . . . . . . .11Eric Nompleggi-Edward Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Fairwinds Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Family Practice of West Volusia . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Fields BMW of Daytona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Fleishel Financial Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Florida Hospital Fish Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Florida Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Goodfellows & Company PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Goodwill Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Grant Bly House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Gunby & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Human Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ivy Hawn Chamber School of the Arts . . . . . . . . 2James Moore & Company CPA’s . . . . . . . . . . . 16 JC’s Lobster Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Jordan Health Clinic & Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . 19Kathy M. Hardesty, CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 KFC (King Neptune Inc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Kingspan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Koan Mimi Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Lifetime Cabinets and Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 MACS On Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Matts Pool Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Maxi Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23ME2 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Meeks & Ceely P.L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Morgan Gilreath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Newman Veterinary Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Performance Design, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Politis & Matovina PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Quality Inn Orange City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Randy Mueller & Associates (Allstate) . . . . . . . 27RC Hill Mitsubishi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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Senator Dorothy Hukill (District 8) . . . . . . . . . . . 2Sender Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Skydive DeLand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Small Business Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Starling Chevrolet Cadillac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Superintendent Volusia County Schools . . . . . 16The Cloisters of DeLand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22The Park at Capri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9The Salvation Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Total Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning . . . . 23US Prime Business LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Victoria Hills Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Villa Health & Rehabilitation (formerly Woodland Terrace) . . . . . . . . . . . 15VITAS Innovation Hospice Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Volusia County Fair and Expo Center . . . . . . . 24

Volusia Flagler YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Volusia/ Flagler Society of Human Resources . 1 WCA (Waste Corporation of America) . . . . . . . . 2Woodland Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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ATTENTION CHAMBER MEMBERS!SPONSORSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE

FOR THIS EXHILARATING EVENT

Friday September 18, 2015 6:00-9:00pm

Historic Downtown DeLand—Stroll West Indiana Avenue

Featuring:• Tastings of fine wines from the United States and around the world.

• Savory Tapas fare prepared by Central Florida chefs.

• “Farm to Table” venue featuring local produce and artisan goods.

The DeLand Tapas & Wine Festival is the Chamber’s primary annual fundraiser and is heavily pro-moted through a multimedia campaign which includes print, radio and social media. Over the years the attendance for this premier event has attracted hundreds of wine enthusiasts and foodies. With

the addition of the new “farm to table” venue, an even more diverse audience is expected.

You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to promote your products and services to the communities of West Volusia, so contact

Robin French @ 386-490- 4527or robin@delandchamber.org

prior to Friday, August 7 to secure your desired Sponsorship level.

SPONSORSHIP OpportunitiesCHAMPAGNE : $5,000o (10) Complimentary tickets to the event.o One 10 x 20 vendor space (placement at the primary

entrance to the event on West Indiana) o Logo recognition on all media pre and post event promotions o 12 months web banner on Chambers’ Home pageo Six additional customized sponsorship opportunities.

MERLOT: $4,000 o (8) Complimentary tickets to the event.o One 10 x 10 vendor spaceo Logo recognition on all media pre and post event promotions o 10 months web banner on Chambers’ event pageo Five additional customized sponsorship opportunities.

PINOT GRIGIO: $3,000o (6) Complementary tickets to the event.o One 10 x 10 vendor spaceo Logo recognition pre and post event promotionso 8 months web banner on Chambers’ event pageo Four additional customized sponsorship opportunities.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON: $2,500 o (5) Complimentary tickets to the event.o One 10 x 10 vendor space. o Logo recognition pre and post event promotionso 6 months web banner on Chambers’ event pageo three additional customized Sponsorship Opportunities

PINOT NOIR: $2,000o (4) Complimentary tickets to the event.o One 10 x10 vendor spaceo Logo recognition pre and post event promotionso 4 months web banner on Chambers’ event pageo Two additional customized Sponsorship Opportunities

ZINFANDEL: $1,500o (3) Complimentary tickets to the event promotionso One 10 x10 vendor spaceo Logo recognition pre and post evento 2 months web banner on Chambers’ event pageo One additional Sponsorship opportunity

PATRON : $500o (2) Complimentary tickets to the event o Name recognition in the program.

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We’re Seeking The Best of The Best!The DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are a group of business leaders in the community that are experienced and active partners for the Chamber. They are volunteers who act as public relations representatives on behalf of the Chamber at business openings, ribbon cuttings, new partner orientations, receptions, special events and other activities. An Ambassador can be easily identified at Chamber functions simply by looking for an individual wearing a personalized name Chamber name tag. They assist new partners by introducing them to current Partners at all Chamber-sponsored events, enabling those individuals to have a smooth transition into the flow of network-ing. The Chamber is seeking dedicated individuals who concur with and will commit to the following requirements: • AttendCommitteemeetings,whichareheldthefourthFridayofeachmonthat11:30A.M.(Only4excusedabsencesallowed

annually). • Attendatleastonechamberactivityand/ormeetingperweek.• Attendeventplanningsessionsasassignedandparticipateinthedevelopmentoftheupcomingyear’sgoalsandexpectations.• Assumeresponsibilityforcontactingnewmembersastheyareassignedtoyou.• Becomefamiliarwithandinformedaboutchamberprogramsandbenefits.• Annuallyrecruitatleasttwomembers Agreed: _________________________________________________ Date : ________________________

Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Printed Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Business:_________________________________________________________________________________________________

BusinessAddress: __________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________________ State:__________ Zip: _______________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

For review and consideration please list chamber involvement And include a brief resume.

Return this form to the Chamber via mail:DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce | 120 S Florida Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720

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Miguel Nin, Vice President of Corporate Sales and Operations HC Cigars/ Esteli Cigars S.A., Cigar Sales and Manufacturing

OnBusinessDevelopment:

“The most important part of the cigar industry not often spoken about is the agricultural side, which focuses on the growing of the product and the actual manufacturing of the cigar itself. The tobacco is first grown by seeds into small pods then planted into the earth. Incredibly it only takes three months for the tobacco to be ready for picking, which is done from the bottom of the plant up to the top in five different cuts. The next process is the drying of the tobaccoinadryinghouseforaperiodoftwoweeksatwhichtimewebeginthe(pilon)processsothenitcanbeginthefermentationprocessorcuring.Thelongerthetobaccoiscuredthebetter.Whatpeopledon’tunderstandistheamount of time it takes for us to get our product to the consumers plus the economic strain on the grower – and that’sbeforethetobaccoisreadytobeusedfortheconstructionofacigar.Thisprocessissimplyforonetypeoftobacco, and I utilize five different types of tobacco for growing as a producer. In order for me to produce a decent cigar it could take a minimum of six years in total to have a product for my buyers - then the package, labeling and distribution process can begin. I appreciate my business partners at the DeLand Chamber for giving me the chance to provide a different outlook and appreciation of smoking a fine cigar.”

To all long ashes and great smokes,

MiguelNinDon Kiki Cigars2031SaxonBlvdSuite107Deltona,FL32725(386)960-7615

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DeLand’s Mainstreet Community Bank opens first Branch in East Volusia

DeLand-based Mainstreet Community Bank of Florida announced that its Holly

Hill banking center — its first in East Volusia — is now open. “It’s a natural pro-

gression for us,” said Ben Flowers, Mainstreet’s CEO, of the decision to expand

to east Volusia County. “We have several customers who own businesses on the

east side and businesses who do business in both East and West Volusia.” The

bank branch, at 1812 Ridgewood Ave., just south of the Holly Hill Publix and

Sonic Drive-In, officially opened its doors on May 20. It employs seven workers

and is led by Mike Thomas, the bank’s East Volusia market president, and Arthur

Campbell, senior vice president and commercial lender. Mainstreet Community

Bank also operates four banking centers in West Volusia: two in DeLand and two

in Orange City.

“We see a lot of opportunities,” - Ben Flowers

President Mainstreet Community Bank of Florida

Volusia County Chamber Alliance partners with Daytona Beach International Airport

The Volusia County Chamber Alliance, which includes the DeLand Area, Ormond Beach, Daytona Regional, South Daytona-Port

Orange and Southeast Volusia Chambers of Commerce, are partnering with Volusia County and Daytona Beach International Airport

to present a “United in Service” campaign which will be feature all Alliance partners on a promotional video which plays throughout

the airport, as well as business information regarding county wide resources available which will be advertised in the main terminal

business resource center.

(Left to right) Chamber Executives Rick Fraser (Ormond), Nancy Keefer (Day-

tona Beach), Nick Conte (DeLand), Rose Shumaker (Holly Hill), Sue Williams

(Southeast Volusia), and Debbie Connors (South Daytona-Port Orange).

The Volusia County Chamber Alliance meets with Daytona Beach International

Airport Business Director Steve Cook (second from left) to tour business center.

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Starke Elementary Principal to be honored

DELAND— Dwayne Copeland, first-year principal at Starke Elementary, has been selected to receive the West Volusia Branch NAACP “Difference Maker of the Year” award. He was chosen for his outstanding efforts in turning around Starke Elementary from a struggling school to a thriving community school. Mr. Copeland, along with his faculty and staff, are working hand-in-hand with the community, which is rallying around him by pledging their support for the school.

This year, the school revived its Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Through the PTA, parents and community members became involved with functions such as Muffins For Mom, Doughnuts With Dad and Grandparents Day. The Starke PTA also helped the community celebrate the holiday season with Koala Winterfest, which was held at the school, and with a float in the DeLand Christmas Parade.

Mr. Copeland along with his staff helped encourage the students’ love for reading by hosting a family reading night after school. They also celebrated literacy week with daily activities, including a Book Buffett held after school and a character dress up day.

Reading isn’t the only thing Starke Elementary is celebrating with students this year. Starke is enriching science with field studies at the Sanford Zoo, Orlando Science Center, Canaveral National Seashore and by growing a pizza garden on campus. The math team also encouraged the love of math by hosting a math day complete with a math bee competition.

Mr. Copeland is working hard to make Starke Elementary a success story. He will be presented the “Difference Maker of the Year” award at the West Volusia Branch NAACP’s 25th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Friday, June 5, at the New Hope Baptist Church, Deltona.

COMMITTEE NEWS

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EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Crystal Apple Winners

Top teacher nominee - West Volusia teachers honored by their schools and the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce gather at the Crystal Apple Awards ceremony earlier this month. From left in front are Yvette Best, Enterprise Elementary; Shari Gamble, DeLand Middle; Diana Dean, Friendship Elementary; Erin Bowen, Orange City Elementary; Nicole Grebosz, Pine Ridge High; Tonya Griffin, Deltona Middle; Leigh Hoover, Freedom Elementary; Kristin McCrory, River Springs Middle; Lt. Col. Alvesta Moore-Lobban, Deltona High; Rebecca Raysin, DeBary Elementary; and Tim MacHardy, McInnis Elementary. In back, same order, are Michael Cimino, Heritage Middle; Robin Diedrichs, Blue Lake Elementary; Chris Dowdell, DeLand High; Nicole Duchesneau, Citrus Grove Elementary (in front); Serene Henderson, Manatee Cove Elementary (in back); Lynette Hernandez, Sunrise Elementary; Ian Jackson, Taylor Middle-High; Chari Holland, St. Barnabas Episcopal; Frank Martello, University High; Casey Korkus, Woodward Avenue Elementary; Chad Miller, Ivy Hawn Charter; Megan Lucero Gilreath, Starke Elementary; Janet Stone, George Marks Elementary; and Lori Smith, Southwestern Middle.

And the winners are - Presenting this year’s Crystal Apple Awards from the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce are, at left, Crystal Apple Chairman Eric Nompleggi and, far right, Cham-ber President-elect Linda Bradley-Thacker. The winners, from left, are Lt. Col. Alvesta Moore-Lobban of Deltona High School, Lori Smith of Southwestern Middle, Nicole Duchesneau of Citrus Grove Elementary, and Robin Diedrichs of Blue Lake Elementary.

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Tuesday Networking LunchesEvery Tuesday!

11:30 am - 1:00 pmTheDeLandAreaChamberofCommerceandDeLand/OrangeCityAllianceisbringing

back the popular weekly networking lunches—with a twist—“Let’sDoLunch!”

The“Let’sDoLunch”serieshappenseveryTuesday,andwewillmeetat

Sinatra’s RistoranteintheArtisanDowntown,215SWoodlandBlvd,DeLand

(386)308-2200at11:30AMuntil1PM.The only cost is for your lunch and drink!

“Let’sDoLunch”willfeatureabrandnewformatthatyouaregoingtolove!Comesharetime with your current business friends, meet a bunch of new ones and get ready for some

networking on steroids!

Cycle Blast Bike Raffle Winner

Thank you to DeLand Cyclery who graciously donated the bike!

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Leadership West Volusia Graduates Its 31st Class

The Deland Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Stetson University, celebrated the graduation of its 31st class from the Leadership West Volusia program on Wednesday, May 20th at with a ceremony at Sandhill Golf and Country Club. “It was a very engaged class that is going to provide an amazing amount of leadership throughout the community,” said program Coordinator Chris Cloudman.

Leadership West Volusia is an educational program co-sponsored by the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce and the Stetson University Department of Continuing Education. It is directed toward area adults of diverse backgrounds and expe-riences who have demonstrated leadership potential and service.

The benefits for the participants in this program include developing a network of community contacts and building working relationships with community leaders, learning what factors are of significance in key community issues and how, in gen-eral, the community works, becoming better acquainted with other community leaders and learning about various commu-nity resources, facilities and governing bodies.

Back row, left to right: Steve Buckles, Chris Jaques, Heather Long, Kevin Reid, Matt Thompson, Kate Kowsh, Ted Oglesby, Pam Harkrider, Jeff Timko, Will Kirkpatrick. Front row, left to right: Ray Bahrami, Kathy Rysciano, Karen Martin, Elisha Voight, Faith Osborn, Dorothy Myers, Ronnie Long, Jeff Bates, Arllin Melendez, Kendra Curry. (Not pictured: Kimberly Nielsen)

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As everyone has heard through the media and signage our chamber

building has been sold the first week of May, Congratulations Grace House Pregnancy Center!!!!

We have been working diligently the last 60 days to find a new home. Well we did with the City of DeLand! On May 4th, The DeLand City Commission unanimously approved a one-year lease agreement with the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce for office space. So we will be located on city hall’s 2nd suite overlooking New York Avenue, and include 690 square feet and three offices.

(Our new offices, formerly occupied by Florida State House Representative Dr. Fred Costello)

This new location at City Hall is key to our future success and is an important

2 0 1 5 P R E S I D E N T ’ S P R O C L A M A T I O N

ON THE MOVE

Michelle “Missy” Chaves, 2015 President

Regularly Scheduled Events

Fuel Meets every Monday at 7:30am Boston Coffee 109 E New York Ave., DeLand Business discussion group

FAB Night Out Meets the 4th Tuesday every month except November & December 5:30 - 7:00pm Check delandchamber.org for location updates Females About Business

Ambassador Committee Meets the 4th Wednesday every month 11:30am - 1:00pm Boston Coffee 109 E. New York Ave., DeLand

FAB Luncheon Meets the 2nd Friday of every month 11:30 – 1 pm Oak Park at John Knox Village 101 Northlake Dr., Orange City Females About Business

Let’s do Lunch Meets Every Tuesday 11:30 – 1 pm Sinatras Downtown Ristorante 215 S. Woodland Blvd, DeLand Networking 4th Friday Social Cycling Ride Every 4th Friday 6 pm – 7pm Meet at 120 S. Florida Ave. (City Hall

Park), DeLand

Bike and Trails Committee Meets 4th Monday every month 4:30 – 5:30 pm Chamber Offices - 120 S. Florida Ave.,

DeLand (2nd Floor)

Education Committee Meets 3rd Wednesday every month 4 - 5:30 pm Chamber Offices - 120 S. Florida Ave.,

DeLand (2nd Floor)

MAC DeLand Committee Judy Thompson, Chair 3rd Wednesday, 12 noon, Museum of Art-DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand Arts and Culture

intersection where the private sector and public sector come together to do business, for a Chamber of Commerce. We will be closer to the core area to support our business partners at Main Street DeLand Association, West Volusia Tourism Authority, and our new space is a perfect fit with our Chamber Team to allow us to continue our mission, while providing us vital access to new tools and support for new and existing businesses in the community. We consider this move the creation of “a one-stop shop”, which will focus on encouraging new businesses to visit the DeLand Chamber, collect information on how to open a business, make the necessary connections with our existing business resources, assist in obtaining a business license, and even get them connected to the necessary utilities and city services in one setting.

Now with the advent of smart phone technology, the Chamber will be dramatically changing the way visitors and businesses interact during their visits to the city. Whether it’s through new media or in-person visits, the Chamber will always be an important source of providing answers, and matching people to business resources throughout the region. With the City of DeLand’s commitment to local business growth and our Chambers proactive approach to helping existing businesses continue to be successful we will make a Great Team!

With all of this in the works we will also expand into a new location in Orange City (TBD). All of these efforts are aimed at support existing industry programming and economic development in DeLand, Orange City and throughout West Volusia!

Please come by and take a tour week of June 1st to welcome the Chamber Team and Thank them for the wonderful job they did on moving us to the New Location!

Sincerely the Deland Area Chamber/Orange City Alliance President, Michelle “Missy” Chaves

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CALENDAR ~ 3rd Quarter 2015

EVENTS

PRESORTEDSTANDARD

US POSTAGE PAIDMID-FLORIDA, FL

PERMIT NO. 20590

120 S. Florida Ave.DeLand, FL 32720July 23

Ribbon Cutting / Grand OpeningGrace House Pregnancy Resource Center, Inc., 336 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand

5:30 - 7:30 PM

August 13New Member Reception

5:30 - 7:30 PM Forno Bello Wood Fired Pizza & Italian Cuisine138 S. Woodland Ave., DeLand

The opportunity to be a part of our New Member Reception as a Sponsor or attendee, gives your company the ability to be the very first to meet and greet our new members! This event will put your company in front of all of our new members and many of our current members, who will be present to welcome them into our Chamber family.

August 20, 2015Business After Hours sponsored by Kolter Homes

5:30 7:30 PM 300 Lamberton Lane, DeLand

September 17, 2015Business After Hours sponsored by WSBB

5:30 7:30 PM Sinatra’s Ristorante, 215 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand

September 18, 2015Tapas & Wine Festival

Historic Downtown DeLand, West Indiana Ave. & Chess ParkFeaturing Tastings of fine wines from the United States and around the world. Savory Tapas fare prepared by Central Florida chefs. “Farm to Table” venue featuring local produce and artisan goods.

September 26, 2015Smithsonian Day-Museum Day

http://www.macdeland.com/#!large-grid/crtkMAC DeLand, a committee of the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce, co-hosts West Volusia ‘s museums and galleries who are offering FREE ADMISSION, tours, and even goodie bags as part of this annual event, fulfilling the Smithsonian’s mission to make cultural education accessible to everyone. These free tickets are available for download at smithsonian.com/museumday, or can be picked up at any of the participating museums on Saturday, September 26. Also, sign up for the opportunity to win an overnight cultural package.

This year’s Smithsonian Day participating organizations include: African American Museum of the Arts, DeLand Naval Air Station Museum, DeBary Hall Historic Site, Florida Museum for Women Artists, Museum of Florida Art, Stetson University / Gillespie Museum, Stetson University / Natural History Museum (Sage Hall Science Center), The Henry A. DeLand House Museum & The Robert M. Conrad Educational & Research Center, The DeLand Memorial Hospital Museum, Gateway Center for the Arts, The Athen’s Theatre.

October 9, 2015FEMALES ABOUT BUSINESS

Diamonds are Forever - the Women of BOND815 S Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724

Females About Business (FAB), will host its FABulous Affair to raise scholarship funds to assist women in our local communities grow their business or advance their education. The scholarship funds will empower women to attain their business and education goals. Our goal is to raise and award $5,000 in scholarships and grants with the FAB Funds earned through this event. If West Volusia business women are YOUR target demographic, this is YOUR opportunity to market directly to them during a one-of-a-kind event!

October 17, 2015Covidien’s Annual “KEEP DELAND BEAUTIFUL DAY”

Save the Date !!This year vendor space will be available! $50 members $75 non membersThe DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Covidien, coordinates an annual community-wide effort to “clean up” DeLand. Approximately 300 volunteers participate during this event that creates additional pride in our community. The first 100 volunteers to pre-register are given a “Keep DeLand Beautiful Day” T-shirt with all of our participating sponsor logos on the back.

WEST VOLUSIA MEANS BUSINESS / BUSINESS LUNCHEONS – 2015Save the Dates! 11:30 – 1

Sandhill Golf Course 800 Euclid Ave., DeLand

and completes the series with our New Member Reception and “The Holidays Mean Business Luncheon” December 18.

The luncheons provide an opportunity to network with regional, local and community leaders; they also feature outstanding keynote speakers who range from high profile business leaders, local and state government officials to select motivational speakers. These events are truly educational and provide the opportunity for chamber members to promote and be promoted in front of the region’s top level executives, local and state government officials and the business leaders of Central Florida.