PIG ROAST & POLITICAL MINGLE

The Chamber's 41st Annual Pig Roast & Political Mingle was held on Friday, August 4th at the beautiful Lake Eva Event Center.

Attendees mixed & mingled with candidates for local, state and national offices, enjoyed a fabulous catered dinner by The Catering Co. of Central FL, entertainment by the amazing country band Red Hot Rooster, A 360 photo booth by DJ MINI C Productions, won fabulous Door Prizes, and much more!

A BIG THANK YOU to all of our volunteers, attendees and supporters! This event wouldn't be possible without you!

And a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our event Sponsors!
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Presidential: CEMEX, City of Davenport, Haines City, Proflex
Congressional: Balmoral Resort, Jarrett Gordon Ford - Davenport, SouthState Bank
Gubernatorial: Citizens Bank & Trust, Duke Energy, Orlando Health
State Legislature: Miracle Toyota, Polk State College, Josie Tomkow, The Catering Co. of Central FL
Exclusive Printing Sponsor: Cromer Printing
Legislative Aide: BayCare, DJ MINi C Productions, Highway Integrative Health Center, Pennoni, Salud VIP Four Corners, Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT - The Low Payment Kings
Door Prize Sponsors: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union , Nell Judy Johnson

RECAP- 40TH ANNUAL PIG ROAST & POLITICAL MINGLE - FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH

The Chamber's 40th Annual Pig Roast & Political Mingle was held on Friday, August 5th at the Lake Eva Event Center in Haines City. 

Attendees mixed and mingled with candidates for local, state and national offices, enjoyed a fabulous catered dinner by John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering, listened to the amazing country band  Red Hot Rooster , won fabulous Door Prizes, watched the Parade of Candidates, participated in the Straw Poll, and much more! 

Click HERE for the Straw Poll results. 

Thank you to our Event Sponsors!

Presidential: CEMEX, City of Davenport, City of Haines City, Proflex
Congressional: Balmoral Resort Florida, Jarrett Gordon Ford Davenport,  John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering, SouthState Bank
Gubernatorial: Century 21 Myers Realty, Citizens Bank & Trust, Duke Energy, Orlando Health
State Legislature: Miracle Toyota, Polk State College
Exclusive Printing Sponsor: Cromer Press
Legislative Aide: Pennoni
Door Prize Sponsors: Fibrofit Wellness & Yoga, Nell Johnson, Power On Electric,  Teresa Connell-State Farm Insurance,  Watts Family Brokers
Centerpiece Sponsor: Eli's Western Wear, The Hotel Flower Corner & Tea Room
​Greenery Sponsor: Graceway Plants

Thank you to following Candidates for Attending the event! 

Congressman Darren Soto Campaign, District 9 Campaign Representative
Congressman Scott Franklin Campaign, District 18 Campaign Representative
Kenny Hartpence for Congress, District 18
Jennifer Raybon for Congress, District 18
Wendy Schmeling for Congress, District 18
Colleen Burton for State Senator, District 12
Representative Josie Tomkow, State Rep., District 51 Campaign Representative
William "Bill" Olson for State Representative, District 51
Martha Santiago for County Commission, District 4
​Markeishia Smith for County Commission, District 4
​John Flynn for County Judge Group 8
​Ruth Knight for County Judge Group 8
Carmalita Lall for County Judge Group 8
Tara Wheat for County Judge Group 8
Sarah Fortney for Polk County School Board Dist. 3
Terry L. Clark for Polk County School Board Dist. 5
Kay Fields for Polk County School Board Dist. 5
Sara Jones for Polk County School Board Dist. 6
Justin Sharpless for Polk County School Board Dist. 6
Lisa Miller for Polk County School Board Dist. 7
Jill Sessions for Polk County School Board Dist. 7

The Chamber's 39th Annual Pig Roast & Political Mingle was held Friday, August 6th, at the Lake Eva Event Center!

The event featured entertainment from Red Host Rooster, a fabulous catered dinner by John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering, amazing door prizes & tons of fun!   

A HUGE THANK YOU to our Sponsors:
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Presidential: CEMEX , City of Davenport, City of Haines City,  Proflex
Congressional: Balmoral Resort Florida, Jarrett Gordon Ford Davenport,  John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering, SouthState Bank,
Gubernatorial: Citizens Bank & Trust,  Duke Energy
State Legislature: Mahalak Auto Group, Miracle Toyota, Polk State College
Exclusive Printing Sponsor: Cromer Press
Legislative Aide: Orlando Health, Pennoni
Chest of Cheer: Karen & Steve Tiner-Ameriprise Financial and Reilly International Law
Door Prize Sponsors: Fibrofit Wellness & Yoga Studio, Teresa Connell State Farm Insurance

The Chamber's 38th Annual Pig Roast & Political Mingle was held on Friday, September 25th at the beautiful Balmoral Resort Florida.

Attendees met and mingled poolside with Incumbents and Candidates campaigning for local, county, state and federal offices. The event featured an amazing dinner catered by Balmoral Bar & Grill, tons of Door Prizes, Parade of Candidates,
live band Steel Horse and much more! Click HERE for the Straw Poll results. 

A HUGE THANK YOU to Balmoral Resort Florida and their incredible staff that went above & beyond to make this year's event a success! We also want to thank all of our awesome sponsors for your continued support, our wonderful volunteers, and to everyone who attended the event! We couldn't do it without you!   

This is the Chamber's premiere annual event that raises funds for the Chamber's program of work that includes Leadership programs, scholarships and community support. Checkout pics on the Chamber's Facebook Page. 

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Presidential: Balmoral Resort Florida, CEMEX, City of Davenport, City of Haines City, Proflex
Congressional:  CenterState Bank, Citizens Bank & Trust, Jarrett Gordon Ford Davenport
Gubernatorial: Polk State College
Exclusive Printing Sponsor: Cromer Press
State Legislature:  Duke Energy, Mahalak Auto Group
Legislative Aide: Pennoni
Chest of Cheer: State Representative Sam Killebrew
Door Prize Sponsors:  Nell Johnson; Spectrum, Teresa Connell, State Farm Insurance
Hand Sanitizer Sponsor:  Florida Caribbean Distillers 

The Chamber's 37th Annual Pig Roast was held on Friday, August 23rd at the beautiful Lake Eva Event Center. 

The event featured entertainment by Steel Horse, delicious food by John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering, Photo Booth provided by the Haines City Library, the opportunity to speak with candidates for local, state and federal offices, incredible door prizes including a 55" 4K Smart TV, an Apple Watch, a Ring Doorbell, amazing gift baskets from Florida Caribbean Distillers and Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, an overflowing Chest of Cheer with Yeti Cooler, a 50/50 Cash prize  & much more!

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers: Dr. Yarisa Bonet, ​Teresa Connell, Shoshanna Gordon (with her helpers Tootie & Kianna), Barabara Heddon, Ellen McCarter, Hiramia Milan, Brian Reeves, Stacy Stokes, Karen Tiner and Jennifer Williams. 

We would also like to thank the awesome staff at the Lake Eva Event Center & the City of of Haines City, the Haines City Police Department, and the Haines City Library for all your help to make this event such a success!

And a very special THANK YOU to all of our Sponsors:

Presidential - CEMEX, City of Haines City, Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, Proflex 
Congressional - Balmoral Resort Florida, City of Davenport, CenterState Bank, Citizens Bank & Trust, John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering
Exclusive Printing Sponsor -Cromer Press
Gubernatorial - Florida Caribbean Distillers, Jarrett Gordon Ford Davenport, Polk State College
State Legislature - Jack Myers-Century 21 Myers Realty, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union 
Legislative Aide - Duke Energy, East Polk County Association of Realtors, Miracle Toyota, Pennoni, ​Wayne T. Fellows, Inc.
Chest of Cheer Sponsor - Debbie Bradbury - Real Estate Brokers USA and Karen & Steve Tiner - Ameriprise Financial Advisors 
Door Prize Sponsors - Florida Caribbean Distillers, ​Johanna Velazquez State Farm Insurance, Poinciana Medical Center, ServiceMaster of Polk County,  Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Teresa Connell State Farm Insurance

We couldn't do it without all your help & support!

The Chamber held our 36th Annual Pig Roast & Political Mingle on Friday, August 3rd at the beautiful Lake Eva Event Center.

​Attendees mixed and mingled with numerous Incumbents and Candidates campaigning for local, county, state and federal offices at this sold out event! The evening featured a fabulous catered dinner by John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering, numerous door prizes, a straw poll, live band Steel Horse and much more! 
 
Thank you to everyone that attended, volunteered, and sponsored this awesome event…we couldn’t do it without you!
 
We hope to see you all in 2019 at the Chamber 37th Annual Pig Roast & Political Rally!

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Presidential:  CEMEX; City of Haines City; Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center; Proflex Products, Inc.
Congressional:   Balmoral Resort Florida; CenterState Bank; Citizens Bank & Trust; City of Davenport;  Jack Myers, Century 21 Myers Realty;  ​John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering
Gubernatorial:  Jarrett Gordon Ford Davenport; Polk State College; Wayne T. Fellows, Inc.  
Exclusive Printing Sponsor: Cromer International Press
State Legislature: Posner Park Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT
Billboard Sponsor: Koala Outdoor 
Chest of Cheer Sponsor: Karen & Steve Tiner, Ameriprise Financial Advisors​ 
Legislative Aide:  Duke Energy;  East Polk County Association of Realtors; MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, Teresa Connell, State Farm Insurance; ​Tracy Mouncey & Associates
Door Prize Sponsors: Florida Caribbean Distillers; Karen Bryan State Farm Insurance; Pennoni; Poinciana Medical Center; Tunno Groves