VISIONARY
Lanier Upshaw, Inc
Welcomes Cynthia Marcotte as Vice President/
Director of Employee Benefits Operations.
Cynthia’s work experience is diverse as she has
worked in insurance agencies, a Professional
Employer Association (PEO) and a Third Party
Administrator (TPA).
Boring
AB ASSAD O R
watson clinic
Watson Clinic’s credentialing department
recently earned a recertification from the
National Committee for Quality Assurance
(NCQA). This two-year Certification
acknowledges organizations that establish
the highest quality standards in their
credentialing practices following a rigorous
review of policies, filing practices, and
quality improvement measures. International
Executive Service Corps (IESC); a Washington
D.C based international development nonprofit organization to serve as a volunteer
expert advisor to local government in China.
IESC deploys consultants and volunteer
experts to developing countries to provide
managerial and technical expertise to
private enterprises, emerging industries,
financial institutions, and governments. Their
continuing mission statement is “Prosperity
& Stability through Private Enterprise.” The
National Committee for Quality Assurance
(NCQA) has granted Level 3 recognition as a
Patient-Centered Medical Home to Watson
Clinic’s North Pediatrics location. This is
the highest honor a medical institution for
receive from the non-profit NCQA, a renowned
organization devoted to improving health care
quality across the nation.
Following a rigorous on-site examination
during which all operational aspects were
carefully scrutinized, Watson Clinic has
earned a three-year reaccreditation from the
Accreditation Association of Ambulatory
Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC). Outpatient
facilities seeking accreditation by AAAHC
undergo an extensive self-assessment and
on-site survey by AAAHC expert surveyors –
physicians, nurses, and administrators who
are actively involved in ambulatory health
care – during which the organization’s various
operations and practices are meticulously
analyzed.
14 | F O R U M F O R B U S I N E S S
Mike Johnson, a sales representative with Boring,
received both the “Top Revenue” and “Top Percentage
of Quota” awards for the month of September, 2014.
Also, Amy Campbell has joined the company as
their new Marketing and Social Media Specialist and
Luis Colon has joined Boring’s Service Department.
Konica Minolta USA presented Dean Boring with
two honors recognizing Boring’s status as a top
Konica Minolta dealer; a plaque commemorating
Konica Minolta’s 2013 Spirit of Adventure trip to South
Africa and a copy of America’s Greatest Brands, an
annual publication that included Konica Minolta in
the 2014 edition.
Communications Accreditation at the CALEA
Conference in Albuquerque, NM. The Lakeland Police
Department has now received dual law enforcement/
communications accreditation awards.
Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders
Ralston Dantzler
Welcomes Brian Durden as Property Manager. As
Property Manager, Durden supports and assists in the
management of commercial real estate properties. He
is involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations of
the properties, including accounting, tenant relations,
and maintenance and repair. Durden will also assist in
the preparation of the annual budget, reporting, and
financial performance of the properties he manages.
THE LAKELAND CHAMBER PRINTS
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS EACH
MONTH AS SPACE PERMITS.
PLEASE EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS TO
[email protected]
Mid-Florida SHRM
David Sorg,SPHR, Senior Manager, Human
Resources, Concentrate Operations (Mosaic
Company) was recognized by the HR Florida State
Council as 2014 HR Professional of the Year.
Recognized Polk County Public Schools with the
2014 Mid-Florida SHRM Diversity Award. This award
is presented to a business that recognizes and values
diversity in its everyday practices.
Ledger Media Group
The Ledger won eight awards from the Florida Press
Club in its class of papers with less than 40,000
circulation. The awards included five first place for
front page design, photography and reporting, one
second place for reporting and two third place for
design and reporting.
Polk State College
For the fourth consecutive time, Polk State College's
Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety has
received a perfect audit from the state. The Institute
has received perfect audits from FDLE since 2006.
American Business Women’s
Association – Lkld Dwntwn
Was recognized at National Conference in Overland
Park, Kansas and a Level 1 Best Practices Chapter.
Additionally, immediate past president Maria
Martinez was recognized as a Top 10 Business Women
of the Year and past president Gina Berry was voted
District I Vice President.
Lakeland Police Department
The Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA) presented
the Lakeland Police Department its Public Safety
Each month, the
Chamber enlists the
help of 20 volunteers
to mentor new and
current members
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