July 2020 Member Spotlight 
​Polk State College

Polk County, FL - Polk State College opened its doors in 1964 as Polk County’s first public higher education institution and remains committed to providing access to affordable, quality higher education across its seven locations today, including college courses available at Ridge Community High School. Polk State serves approximately 16,000 degree-seeking students each year as well as 12,000 individuals in workforce training programs through the Polk State Corporate College. With more than 60 degree, certificate, and certification programs in areas including business, engineering and technology, health sciences, education, and public safety, there is a path for everyone at Polk State.

As Polk State continues to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the College is ensuring that students have access to the resources they need to navigate this unprecedented
time. Enrollment is taking place for the Fall 2020 Semester, which will start on August 17. In partnership with the community, Polk State is shaping the future through collaboration, innovation, and quality higher education that supports students in meeting their educational goals and Polk County’s workforce needs.

The College is always seeking internship and employment opportunities for students and graduates, and encourages Chamber members to register on www.joinhandshake.com. Polk State students and alumni – as well as higher education institutions and employers across the country – use Handshake to connect. With Polk State boasting the second highest job-placement and continuing-education rate in the Florida College System at 96.9 percent, and with 70 percent of Polk State’s students remaining in Polk County after graduation, the talent pipeline is here for local businesses because We are Polk and We are the Solution. Visit www.polk.edu.

Contact: Polk State College 
http://www.polk.edu
​
View the Press Release.

July 2020 Member Spotlight
Hope Callihan, Broker Associate

Haines City, FL - Hope Callihan has been licensed as a real estate agent since September 8, 2000. She began her career with ERA in Haines City. After being with ERA for a year, Hope opened her own office, A HomeTown Realty in Haines City. In 2017, A HomeTown Realty combined offices with Stacey Towns Realty, LLC. 

Hope is a native, born and raised Haines Citian. She attended Haines City High School and graduated in 1983. That same year, Hope married her husband, Kelly, and they have 1 son together. Hope still lives and works in the great community of Haines City.

Hope is a member of the East Polk County Association of Realtors, FAR, NAR, Northeast Polk Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Polk Kiwanis, and a member of Ridge Community Church. Hope enjoys working with first-time home buyers, helping to make their home buying dreams become realities. When you are looking to buy or sell, think of your local “HomeTown Girl” ™. 

Contact: Hope Callihan, Broker Associate 
hope@hcrealtor.com

View the Press Release.

---

NEP Chamber Member SPotlight

Starting in July 2020, our Chamber will begin our new monthly NEP Chamber Member Spotlight series. At the beginning of each month, we will share a short excerpt about one of our awesome Members, and it could be you! This excerpt will be an included article featured on this page. It will also be shared as a press release and included in our weekly e-newsletter and on our social media platforms. 
 
If you would like to see your business included in this series, please submit the following information to Olivia Feliciano - olivia.feliciano@northeastpolkchamber.com.
 
- One - three paragraphs discussing your business. 
 In your article, you may talk about the history of your business, the great things your business has done for the community, the services your business offers, future plans, or anything else that you want to share with other Members and the community.
 
- An accompanying photo. 
 The photo may be of your logo, your business itself, your staff, or a relevant photo that accompanies what your article discusses. 
 
If you would like to be featured in our new spotlight series but need help putting together an article, this can be arranged as well. 

​View the PRESS RELEASE.

---

Thank you to our 2020 Chairman's Circle Sponsors