MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & Newsletters
Check out the latest newsletters from our Members:
April 2025 newsletter from Visit Central Florida CATS: Click HERE to read the newsletter.
April 2025 newsletter from ELC Polk: Click HERE to read the newsletter.
March 2025 newsletter from Diaz & Co. Balloons: Click HERE to read the newsletter.
February 2025 newsletter from Rothman Orthopaedics: Click HERE to read the newsletter.
AR Workshop Winter 2025 preview letter: 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
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!
WATSON CLINIC PROVIDER MOVES FROM ALLERGY TO INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
Lakeland, FL – Suzanne Cooper, APRN, a registered nurse practitioner who has worked alongside Watson Clinic allergy specialist Dr. G. Weyman Price for the past year, has moved to the Internal Medicine practice of Dr. Agustin Tavares from Watson Clinic South at 1033 N. Parkway Frontage Rd. in south Lakeland.
Ms. Cooper received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Florida Southern College in Lakeland. FL. She is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is a member of the Polk County Advanced Practice Nurses Association.
Appointments with Ms. Cooper may be scheduled by calling 863-680-7190. For more information, visit WatsonClinic.com/Cooper.
About Watson Clinic: As one of the largest multispecialty medical clinics in the southeast, Watson Clinic provides comprehensive healthcare services to residents of Lakeland and surrounding communities. First established in 1941, Watson Clinic has grown to include over 200 board-certified physicians representing more than 40 medical and surgical specialties. The Clinic is proud to deliver quality healthcare to every generation from our Main Clinic location at 1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard in Lakeland, as well as 19 additional convenient locations throughout Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. More information is available at www.WatsonClinic.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation Releases Florida Workforce Needs Study 2.0 - Research to Further Address Florida's Talent Skills Gaps. Comprehensive study identifying employer-centric strategies to close workforce gaps as Florida continues to build America’s #1 workforce.
Access the Florida Workforce Needs Study 2.0 at https://www.flchamber.com/floridaworkforceneedsstudy2
Peace River Center Launches Mental Health Podcast with Southeastern University - BARTOW, Fla., July 24 – Peace River Center (PRC), a licensed and nationally accredited, non-profit provider of behavioral health care and victim services, is producing a mental health podcast to help raise awareness and reduce stigma, provide educational information, and offer resources.
Recorded at and with the assistance of Southeastern University, PRC’s Director of Crisis Services Kirk Fasshauer, LCSW, FT and Director of Children’s Services Tiffani Fritzsche, LMHC, CBHCMS co-host Finding Your Balance: A Mental Health Podcast. The 20-minute episodes explore topics such as the difference between mental health and mental illness, support for those experiencing mental health challenges, and identifying when someone may need professional mental health support.
“We appreciate Southeastern University’s collaboration on this podcast. As our community grows, it is vital to reach new audiences with helpful mental health tips and resources,” said Larry G. Williams, Jr., CEO of Peace River Center.
Episodes of the podcast are intended to reduce the stigma of mental illness while educating audiences about common mental health practices.
“Though we plan to work with our higher education partners to promote this podcast, the content is useful for anyone seeking to better understand mental health and mental illness,” said Fasshauer.
Episodes are now streaming on PRC’s website, www.peacerivercenter.org/podcast, YouTube channel, and through all major podcast streaming services.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call our 24-hour Emotional Support and Crisis Line: 863.519.3744.
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:
- Click the Family Portal button on our website
- Register to create your account
- 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.
Need Help?
Contact the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County at 863-577-2450