Lakeland Business Guide 2019 Chamber Guide_2019 | Page 8

A NOTE FROM THE CHAMBER
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and networking events, the Chamber is
focused on raising the visibility of our
members while creating collaborative
opportunities for business development
and relationship building.
On behalf of the Lakeland Chamber
Board of Directors, thank you for your
support of our Chamber and investor
members. We are excited about the
continued growth of Lakeland, and we
look forward to working on your behalf to
ensure a bright future for our businesses
and residents.
elcome to the 2019
Lakeland Chamber
Business Guide. This guide
has been created to give
readers an in-depth view of our Lakeland
Chamber of Commerce, our investor
members, and our beautiful community.
It is my honor and pleasure to serve
as chair of the Lakeland Chamber of
Commerce for 2019. As each of the chairs
prior to me have worked to advance our
Chamber, I stand upon the shoulders
of their forward thinking and their
passion for our business community. The
Chamber’s mission is to be the leading
organization dedicated to creating a
climate where business can prosper. Since
1921, we have been serving our business
community and our investor members
by advancing economic growth and
enhancing quality of life.
The Lakeland Chamber continues to
bring new and innovative programs to
its members. From New Business 101 to
Management Training, our Chamber is
focused on providing the enhanced learning
opportunities our investor members are
seeking. By providing these resources and
support, we are contributing to the economic
vitality of our business community.
Whether we are advocating for our
member investors or hosting educational
Best regards,
Principal/President, MADE
Board Chair
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