Pat Kelley, the Mayor of Minneola, was the key speaker at February’s South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast held at Minneola City Hall on February 19. He proudly described all the awesome things happening in Minneola. (Learn more about the Mayor and his Town by visiting: MINNEOLA Happenings)

Lori Wuchevich of A-Z Bookkeeping Service was recognized as the South Lake Chamber of Commerce 2021 Ambassador of the year.  Chamber’s President Dave Colby recognized Lori and proudly stated, “Lori has gone above and beyond this past year! She was a constant presence at our ribbon cuttings”.

South Lake Chamber Accomplishments And Business Plan – 2020 was a very different year for the South Lake Chamber of Commerce and all of its 700 members. The Chamber unveiled its annual report and business plan that discussed the many unplanned accomplishments of 2020 and the plans for 2021.

Unplanned accomplishments include:

• Quickly adapting to provide virtual networking opportunities and webinars for our members.
• Assisting hundreds of members who needed information connections to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Lake Cares Grants.
• Finding creative virtual ways to conduct our Hob Nob, Teacher Appreciation and South Lake Business Awards programs.
• The Chamber welcomed 98 new members and conducted 34 ribbon cuttings.
• The Chamber also brought back Business After Hours, First Friday Chamber Connection and special breakfast events after a six-month hiatus in September.
• The Chamber also published a printed directory and relocation guide for the first time since 2014.

SLCC President Dave Colby said, “while 2020 was indeed challenging, the Chamber was able to adapt to serve its members and remain financially strong. We thank all of you for your tremendous support!”

View the Annual Report and Business Plan here.

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