Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce

Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce Non-profit association w/ 750+ businesses. We plan for WH's future, business support & marketing, adv Our Vision is advance commerce and community.
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The Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic organization focused on improving and preserving Winter Haven's business climate and quality of life. This page is meant to inform the public about important topics affecting our community and to celebrate the plethora of opportunities for businesses in Winter Haven. Our mission is serving, representing and enhancing business growth. We hav

e a long history of doing this in Winter Haven, from our founding in 1910 as a Board of Trade and then later our incorporation as a Chamber of Commerce in 1923. The Chamber of Commerce serves as the hub for all information relating to Winter Haven - both for business and community. If we don't have the answer, we will strive to connect you with the right people to help you grow your business or expand your network. We have more than 650 businesses with nearly 2,000 designated representatives that represent our member investors.. The Chamber is administered by a Board of Directors who set policy and strategic goals. Major areas of Chamber focus include small business support, marketing and programming, business advocacy, education, economic development and tourism. We are strategic partners with the City of Winter Haven, Main Street Winter Haven, Winter Haven Economic Development Council, the Central Florida Development Council, Polk Vision and the Central Florida Partnership, to name a few. The Winter Haven Chamber Foundation, Inc., is a 501 c(3) affiliate that supports economic development, education and beautification efforts. Its programs include Leadership Winter Haven, the Endeavor Winter Haven young professionals group, partnerships with the Public Education Partnership (PEP), sponsor of the Polk Emerging Leaders Awards and various other leadership and professional development seminars. The Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce has been accredited for 35 years, and was once again designated as a "Four Star" chamber by the US Chamber of Commerce in 2014. Less than two percent of the nation's Chamber's achieve accreditation and only a small percentage earn three, four or five stars.

From the Winter Haven Chamber team and Board of Directors, we wish you a Merry Christmas🎁🎄 May this be a special time wi...
12/25/2024

From the Winter Haven Chamber team and Board of Directors, we wish you a Merry Christmas🎁🎄 May this be a special time with loved ones that you will never forget!

The Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce will be closed from December 24th through January 1st in observance of the holiday. We will reopen on January 2, 2025.

Here is Chamber Ambassador, Alex Santiago, delivering the New Member packet to   🤩 Welcome to the Winter Haven Chamber! ...
12/24/2024

Here is Chamber Ambassador, Alex Santiago, delivering the New Member packet to 🤩 Welcome to the Winter Haven Chamber!

Before you unplug for a holly jolly Christmas, be sure to listen to the most recent episode of It's Happenin' In the Hav...
12/23/2024

Before you unplug for a holly jolly Christmas, be sure to listen to the most recent episode of It's Happenin' In the Haven Podcast🤩

On today's episode, we speak with Chrissy Doughlin, Reach Program Manager for PACE Center for Girls. Chrissy shares about PACE Center for Girls' Reach Program and Day Program, as well as the services they provide for Polk County and beyond.

This podcast is made possible through the support AdventHealth, Citizens Bank & Trust, City of Winter Haven, FL, Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM FIAT of Winter Haven, Lake Wales Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, and Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT.

Chamber member Central Florida Media Group is making sure our students in ag are learning and growing!🤩 Check out the th...
12/23/2024

Chamber member Central Florida Media Group is making sure our students in ag are learning and growing!🤩 Check out the thousands of copies they had delivered to Polk County Public Schools.

Are you looking for a unique way to gain exposure for your business? Check out our sponsorship opportunities for Taste o...
12/20/2024

Are you looking for a unique way to gain exposure for your business? Check out our sponsorship opportunities for Taste of Winter Haven🍔🍕🥂🍻

With 500 attendees, including community members and business leaders, this event is your chance to shine in front of a diverse and engaged audience. 🍽️ Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your brand at one of the most anticipated events of the year! If you'd like to sponsor, email Bri at [email protected].

Don't forget to sign up for Polk Vision's Public Service Leadership Course🕰  If you or someone you know is looking to ru...
12/20/2024

Don't forget to sign up for Polk Vision's Public Service Leadership Course🕰 If you or someone you know is looking to run for elected office, serve on government boards and commissions or get into civic, public or nonprofit leadership roles, apply today! Click on the post to learn more.

📣 Applications are now open for the 2025 Public Service Leadership Course!

The Public Service Leadership Course is designed to carry forward the legacy of exceptional leadership that has made Polk County a distinctive, prosperous and vibrant community. This FREE course, facilitated by Mark R. Mills, equips leaders interested in advancing to a deeper level of public service with the necessary tools to impact public policy and enhance their effectiveness as engaged citizens.

If you or someone you know is looking to run for elected office, serve on government boards and commissions or get into civic, public or nonprofit leadership roles, apply today! https://form.jotform.com/243296205496160

It's Thankful Thursday! Our member businesses keep Winter Haven flourishing with their innovation, passion, and communit...
12/19/2024

It's Thankful Thursday! Our member businesses keep Winter Haven flourishing with their innovation, passion, and community spirit! 🌟
This week we'd like to thank:
AT&T
Carlton Arms of Winter Haven
Fantasy of Flight
Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N - Winter Haven
Imagine Intent
Jennings, Thomas E. & Co. CPA, PA
Johnny's Automotive
Mediterranean Fresh Grill Winter Haven
Millennium Physician Group
Mosquito Shield of Central Florida

Check out Winter Break Art Sparks Camp at Art on Fire Studio🤩 This camp offers an exciting lineup of creative projects y...
12/19/2024

Check out Winter Break Art Sparks Camp at Art on Fire Studio🤩 This camp offers an exciting lineup of creative projects your kids will love! Perfect for ages 5–12, each day brings a unique activity sure to keep little hands and minds engaged. Terms & Conditions apply.

Monday, December 23rd: Terrific Turtle Treasure
Thursday, December 26th: Sweet Treat Sundae Bowl
Friday, December 27th: Blissful Bubbles Vase
Monday, December 30th: Hangman Game Tile
Thursday, January 2nd: Chilly Cheer Dish
Friday, January 3rd: Tile & Tactics: Tic Tac Tow Fun
Monday, January 6th: Wise Owl Wonders
Tuesday, January 7th: Creative Coaster Collection

Visit www.artonfirestudio.com or call(863) 349-7426 for more info!

Spend the weekend soaking in all the holiday magic!❄🍽Wednesday, December 18:Dinner and a Show at The Ritz Winter Wellnes...
12/18/2024

Spend the weekend soaking in all the holiday magic!❄
🍽Wednesday, December 18:
Dinner and a Show at The Ritz
Winter Wellness Walk at Bonnet Springs Park
Charcuterie Demo, Wine, & Craft Experience at AR Workshop Winter Haven

🎄Thursday, December 19:
Elf the Movie at Grove Roots Brewing Co.
Guided Tour at Bok Tower Gardens
Sensory Garden at Winter Haven Public Library

🌟Friday, December 20:
Wine, Candle Pouring & Coasters Experience at AR Workshop Winter Haven

🛍Saturday, December 21:
Winter Haven Farmers Market
Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show
Holiday Shopping in Downtown Winter Haven

❤️Sunday, December 22:
Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida
A Christmas Story at Theatre Winter Haven
Tiz the Season at Tanners Lakeside

Calling all foodies and beer & wine lovers❗️📢Immerse yourself in a night of mouthwatering flavors, craft beer, fine wine...
12/17/2024

Calling all foodies and beer & wine lovers❗️📢

Immerse yourself in a night of mouthwatering flavors, craft beer, fine wine, and culinary delights from the best local spots around with Taste of Winter Haven🍔🍕🍷On February 13, Venue 650 will be packed with local restaurants, bakeries, breweries, wineries, catering companies and more, who will share their creations with YOU!

Your all-you-can-taste ticket will take your taste buds on an adventure around Winter Haven without even getting in your car. It's all at your fingertips at Taste of Winter Haven! Buy your tickets at centralfloridatix.com. You must be 21 and up to attend.

12/17/2024

In case you missed it, LEGOLAND Florida has provided an additional investment of $30,000 in the Building Higher Prepaid Scholarship Program at Polk State College🦅 We love it when our Chamber Members invest in the future of our workforce. These students are sure to soar with opportunities like these!

Grab your headphones or connect to your CarPlay - a new episode of It's Happenin' In the Haven Podcast is here🎧On today'...
12/16/2024

Grab your headphones or connect to your CarPlay - a new episode of It's Happenin' In the Haven Podcast is here🎧

On today's episode, we speak with Elle Carter, the 2024-2025 President of the Junior League of Greater Winter Haven and Nikki Sterling who oversees Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the JLGW. Elle and Nikki share about the Junior League's purpose, current initiatives and all the events and programming that you can plug into to support their mission.

You can't forget Chamber Chats! Hear more about Leadership Winter Haven Class 44's most recent class day, a recap of SouthState Bank's holiday Off the Clock and more.

Join  as they spread some holiday cheer with their Christmas Toy Drive🤩 They are collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids...
12/16/2024

Join as they spread some holiday cheer with their Christmas Toy Drive🤩 They are collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages. Deadline to donate is December 20th! Drop by and be a part of making a difference in a little one's Christmas.

Leadership Winter Haven Class 44 went on a new adventure this week🤩 Dr. Steve Warner, Vice President of the Polk State C...
12/13/2024

Leadership Winter Haven Class 44 went on a new adventure this week🤩 Dr. Steve Warner, Vice President of the Polk State College Foundation, took this crew through their Education Day! Here's what the day looked like:

📚A chat with members of our Polk County School Board
✏️A trip to Lake Shipp Elementary to hear from their principal and the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County's Marc Hutek
🦅A visit to Polk State College to hear from the President of Polk State, Dr. Angela Falconetti
💻An adventure through some of the academy programs at Lake Region High School - IMAG, Culinary, Construction & Ag.
📖A trip to check out All Saints Academy
🥳Concluded at the Chamber with a presentation from our Superintednent of Polk County Public Schools, Fred Heid.

What a day! Exploring education in Polk County has been such a pleasure. We have some incredible movers and shakers leading the charge in education and we couldn't be more proud. Can't wait to see where this group goes next!

This week, we hosted the official ribbon cutting for CrossFit Winter Haven🏋️CrossFit Winter Haven is all about making fi...
12/13/2024

This week, we hosted the official ribbon cutting for CrossFit Winter Haven🏋️CrossFit Winter Haven is all about making fitness challenging, fun and empowering. If you are new to CrossFit, no problem. CrossFit Winter Haven has a program called Lions Foundation, where you will receive four one-on-one sessions with an expert coach who will guide you through movements and prepare you to join group classes. You can even book a free trial to check it out! Drop in to check them out.

They are located at 26 Spirit Lake Road, Winter Haven. You can also learn more about them at crossfitwinterhaven.com. Congratulations!

We love to see our Chamber Members being recognized in our community! Great job, BayCare Winter Haven Hospital🥳
12/12/2024

We love to see our Chamber Members being recognized in our community! Great job, BayCare Winter Haven Hospital🥳

It's Thankful Thursday! Big thanks to all the member businesses that keep our community thriving with dedication and har...
12/12/2024

It's Thankful Thursday!
Big thanks to all the member businesses that keep our community thriving with dedication and hard work. This week we'd like to thank:
Airtec Sprayers Inc.
April Ann Spaulding, Realtor
& Girls Club of Polk County
Country Club of Winter Haven
JEM Rentals Magical Mirror Photo Booths
Kathy Alexander, Realtor - Century 21 Watson & Myers Realty
Leadership Consultants
Polk County Government Florida
SOAR Education
SUN 'n FUN

Address

401 Avenue B NW
Winter Haven, FL
33881

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(863) 293-2138

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The Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic organization focused on improving and preserving Winter Haven's business climate and quality of life. This page is meant to inform the public about important topics affecting our community and to celebrate the plethora of opportunities for businesses in Winter Haven. Our Vision is advance commerce and community. Our mission is serving, representing and enhancing business growth. We have a long history of doing this in Winter Haven, from our founding in 1910 as a Board of Trade and then later our incorporation as a Chamber of Commerce in 1923. The Chamber of Commerce serves as the hub for all information relating to Winter Haven - both for business and community. If we don't have the answer, we will strive to connect you with the right people to help you grow your business or expand your network. We have more than 750 businesses with nearly 2,000 designated representatives that represent our member investors. The Chamber is administered by a Board of Directors who set policy and strategic goals. Major areas of Chamber focus include small business support, marketing and programming, business advocacy, education, economic development and tourism. We are strategic partners with the City of Winter Haven, Main Street Winter Haven, Winter Haven Economic Development Council, the Central Florida Development Council, Polk Vision, to name a few. Winter Haven has four foundational brand pillars – lakeside lifestyle, downtown is our stage, collaborative business community and a premier family-friendly destination as home of LEGOLAND Florida Resort. These are all supported by our people. The Winter Haven Chamber Foundation, Inc., is a 501 c(3) affiliate that supports economic development, education and beautification efforts. Its programs include Leadership Winter Haven, the Endeavor Winter Haven young professionals group, partnerships with the Public Education Partnership (PEP), sponsor of the Polk Emerging Leaders Awards and various other leadership and professional development seminars. The Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce has been accredited for 35 years as a 4-star chamber by the US Chamber of Commerce, but in 2018 was awarded the 5-Star designation, the highest possible level. There are 7,000 Chambers of Commerce in the United States and only 113 have the 5-Star designation.