A PAC (CCE & PC) created in 2000 as an organization to support pro-business candidates and to promote issues which impact the business community. BusinessVoice works to ensure the election of business-minded candidates to state and local office and to serve as an endorsement board for those individuals who personify what the business community stands for.

• A volunteer, non-partisan political action group with membership open to all chamber-member businesses.
  
• An organization created to help your company succeed in supporting and passing legislation compatible with achieving the goals of your business.
  
  BusinessVoice, Inc. & BusinessVoice for Effective Government
  
  
  • Support the passage of legislation compatible with achieving the goals of the business community.
    
  • Take positions on local and state issues as they may arise.
    
  • Endorse pro-business candidates for elective office at the local and state levels.
    
  • Focus on member recruitment
    

 

One of the greatest assets the Chamber has in serving the diverse needs of our Lakeland community. Formed in 1973 as a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization through the efforts of several Chamber leaders. The Foundation’s mission is to raise additional funds to support needed community and education efforts. 

EMERGE Lakeland is a meaningful networking organization of dedicated young professionals ranging in age from 21-42. This organization is a partnership of the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Central Florida.

EMERGE is designed to create an environment for members to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically aware, philanthropically active and contribute to the economic development and quality of like in Lakeland. For more information on EMERGE log on to www.emergelakeland.com.
 

Networking with other businesses is one of the most effective growth strategies for any company. The Chamber currently offers three (3) groups to suit the needs of our membership.

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Leadership Lakeland is a program of the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce which is now in it's 26th year. It was created to identify and develop diverse future leadership for Lakeland and the Chamber of Commerce, and to motivate these potential leaders for community and chamber involvement and decision making. Each year, up to 80 community members apply for a chance to be selected into the program. 30 applicants are chosen to participate.

 

This multi-media marketing plan created by the Chamber demonstrates the economic benefits of buying locally. By supporting businesses in Lakeland, you help create new job opportunities for family and friends, provide direct dollars for education, roads and park and assist in sustaining our community’s long-term economic growth and quality of life.

We trust that you endorse the campaign and will partner with the Chamber to help promote the importance of doing business locally. Remember to "Buy Lakeland. It makes good cents!" 

Hosted by Chamber member businesses, this event provides new members with an informal orientation and overview of programs offered by the Chamber to its members. A New Member Orientation Package is distributed that reinforces information conveyed by the Chairman of the Board, Chamber President and Vice Presidents of each division. 

This 10 week program will offer entrepreneurs a curriculum that provides essential information needed to start, run and grow a successful business. Practical real-life instruction will be taught by local business professionals. Call the Chamber if you are interested in more information.