MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & Newsletters

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Check out the latest newsletters from our Members:


June 2025 newsletter from Visit Central Florida CATS:  Click HERE to read the newsletter. 


May 2025 newsletter from ELC Polk:  Click HERE   to read the newsletter.


May 2025 newsletter from the United Way:  Click HERE   to read the newsletter. 


May 2025 newsletter from Diaz & Co. Balloons:  Click HERE   to read the newsletter


April 2025 newsletter from SouthState Bank:  Click HERE   to read the newsletter. 


Have a newsletter you would like us to share? Please email a pdf of your newsletter to:  info@northeastpolkchamber.com

Sponsorship Opportunities are available for City of Haines City events:

 

Thunder on the Ridge will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025 from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Lake Eva Park. This spectacular event, which is put on in honor of Independence Day, is filled with great music, good food, and an awesome fireworks show to end the night.

The entertainment lineup this year includes local favorite B. Haven, Polk County up and comer The Blake Free Band, and the headliner is Backbeat Band presented by Backbeat Entertainment, an energetic, multi-genre party band sure to get the crowd on their feet.

 

Sponsoring the City of Haines City’s Special Events gives you an opportunity to spread the word about your business and be able to share what your company could bring to the Haines City community and members.

 

Click HERE for the 2025 sponsorship application package. Please take a look through this information to read about Thunder on the Ridge and everything else The City of Haines City offers. Many of their sponsorship packages offer tent space at the events so that you, too, can join in on the fun. They would love to see you there!

 

Please contact Taegan Welborn, Special Events Coordinator for questions or more information:  863-421-5569 ext. 5702; taegan.welborn@hainescity.com


New Duke Energy programs offer Florida customers more choices related to electric vehicles

 

  • Various incentives offered for residential and business customers through the Charger Prep Credit, Off-Peak Charging Credit and Fleet Advisory programs

 

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Today, Duke Energy Florida announced the launch of three new programs – the Charger Prep Credit, Off-Peak Charging Credit and Fleet Advisory programs – to offer both residential and business customers more choices related to electric vehicles (EVs).


Click  HERE for the Press Release and more info!



 



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ELC Polk is now accepting applications for VPK! 


VPK is a FREE Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program that enhances children’s learning and prepares them for elementary school. VPK providers near you give children the opportunity of engaging in an early learning education. Here is how to apply for VPK in Polk County.


Important Documentation:

  • Proof of Florida Residence
  • Proof of your child’s age
  • If you are enrolling your child in VPK Specialized Instructional Services (VPK SIS), include an individual educational plan (IEP) from your local school district.

Steps:

  1. Click the Family Portal button on our website
  2. Register to create your account
  3. Fill out an application

What Happens Next:

Once you submit your VPK application, ELC Polk will review the application and email you additional instructions. If your application is approved, you’ll receive a Certificate of Eligibility to take to any VPK provider.


Go to Family Portal


Need Help?

Contact the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County at 863-577-2450