An Association to Educate and Develop Tomorrows Leaders

Monthly Networking Opportunities Educational Lunches 1ST Wednesday 11:30a.m.—1:00p.m.

Check the Week At A Glance for Details

After-Hours Socials 3RD Wednesday

5:30p.m.—7:30p.m. &

NOTEWORTHYEdge Series

2015 Checklist

Golf TournamentSave the DatesAward Finalists

Member Spotlight

New Members

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www.MarketingPURE.comA Message from the President

Dear Greater Riverview Chamber Members,I am honored and humbled to be writing to you as your new 2015 President and I pray for guidance and wisdom during the coming year. With the assistance of your dedicated Board of Directors, ambassador team, staff, and our GREAT Members, I know the year ahead will be outstanding!

Last year was a very successful and productive year for our fabulous chamber and its membership. From the Golf Tournament, Teaching to Excellence, Trick or Treat Street, and the other functions we coordinate in this community, we have formed strong bonds and supported many worthy causes.

My vision for this chamber is to continue moving forward on this great path. “Passion” is my word for you during my tenure as President. Be passionate about what you do. Whether it is your church, company, job, family, or charity; find your Passion. Give 100% of your efforts and you will see continued success in your future.Looking forward to serving the greater Riverview community with you in 2015! God Bless,

VOL 10 ISSUE 1 Jan 2015

Ready to make the mostof your membership?www.RiverviewChamber.com(813) 234-5944

VISIT Page 3 For Your 2015 GRCC Checklist!!

GRCC 2015 President Jennifer Caskey, CenterState Bank

2015 Board of Directors2015 Board of DirectorsPresident Jennifer Caskey, CenterState Bank, Riverview President Elect Dr. Bryan Thatcher, Thatcher PropertiesTreasurer Joe Nichols, Railroad & Industrial Federal Credit Union Treasurer Elect James Pulkowski, James J Pulkowski, CPA, PA Board Emeritus Jim Johnson, Mosaic Fertilizer, LLCPast President Joe Eletto, Century 21 BegginsHonorary Mayor Christian Beiter, Preservation 1st Financial GroupAndrea White, Bright House NetworksDann Berkowitz, Hillsborough Community College @ The Regent Dixie Brady, Esq., Pilka & Associates, PADouglas Goodman, South Bay HospitalElijah Heath, Edward JonesJill Andrew, Superior Residences of BrandonMichael Beiter, Preservation 1st Financial GroupMichelle Mosher, Southshore Insurance Professionals, LLCPearl Chiarenza, Bodyworks Health & Wellness CenterRichard Rohde, R Processor, Inc.Theresa Wells, TaxHappens, LLC

GRCC Staff

Tanya Doran, Executive Director

Debbie Kirkland, Assistant Executive Director

Leslie Reyna, Administrative Specialist

Kayla Montrose, Administrative Assistant

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Century 21 Beggins

President-Elect Jennifer Caskey,CenterState Bank, Riverview

Past President Donna Lee Fore,P.F. Auto Glass, Inc.

Treasurer James Pulkowski,James J. Pulkowski, CPA, PA

Treasurer Elect Joe Nichols, Railroad & Industrial Federal Credit Union

Board Emeritus Jim Johnson, Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

Andrea White, Brighthouse Networks

Alison Farnan, Clik-Me-Quik

Elijah Heath, Edward Jones

Michelle Mosher, Southshore Insurance Professionals LLC

Michael Beiter, Preservation 1st Financial Group, LLC

Richard Rohde, R Processor, Inc.

Michael Self, S&S Tacos/Pizzas & Stuff

Sharon Roush, South Bay Hospital

Jill Andrew, Superior Residences of BrandonMemory Care

Bryan Thatcher, Thatcher Properties

Honorary Mayor of RiverviewCliff Kennedy, Alley Cat Pest Control

GRCC Staff Tanya Doran, Executive Director

Debbie Kirkland, Assistant Executive DirectorKatie Mackey, Administrative Specialist

www.HomeSalesTampaBay.comCharles Rutenberg Realty

Jim Smeaton813.477.2090

Jim@HomeSalesTampaBay.com

Whether you are buying, selling,or just need friendly advice,

give me a call.HOME SALES TAMPA BAY

Ambassador of the YearJennifer Caskey • CenterState Bank (Riverview)

Business of the Year(for organizations with up to 10 employees)

Mackey Productions

Business of the Year(for organizations with 11 up to 300 employees)

Carr Pediatric Dentistry

Business of the Year (for organizations with over 301 employees)

South Bay Hospital

Riverview Citizen of the YearTammy Holmberg

Chick-�l-A at Lake Brandon Village

Shining Star of the YearJennifer King • Rodan + Fields

Volunteer of the YearJordann Scruggs • A Sweet Haven

LIKE us on FaceBook

www.facebook.com/theriverviewchamber

All members and prospective members welcome to attend Member Orientation held on the third

Tuesday each month at Hillsborough Community College @ The Regent 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Laura McKnight, Administrative Support

Watch your emails and mark your calendars for the next workshops

being presented by the Florida Small Business Development Center at Hillsborough County

(FSBDC). We are planning a great schedule in 2015.

Remember you can schedule a one-on-one meeting with one of our expert Certified Business Consultants at the Greater

Riverview Chamber office on a upcoming Thursday. To schedule a confidential meeting please call 813-914-4028 or visit www.sbic.hillsboroughcounty.org. Pick a date and time

that best fits your schedule; best of all these services are provided at no cost to you!

Calling all Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners!No Cost Monthly Business Consulting for Chamber Members21 SHOTGUN

SALUTE TO AMERICA ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

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Early Registration Discounts

Raffles & Prizes

All members and prospective members are welcome to attend Member Orientation held on the third Tuesday each month at Hillsborough Community College @ The Regent 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

• Famous Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders

• Dressings & Sauces Made Everyday

• Made-to-Order Sandwiches • Hand-Tossed Salads• Fresh-Cut Fries• Hand-Spun Milkshakes

DINE-IN or DRIVE-THRUeatPDQ.com

10441 Big Bend Road • 813.864.8006

K2 Engineering, Inc. is a certified small business that has been providing civil and environmental engineering consulting services in the Riverview area for 25 years. Co-owners Joseph and Amy Kowalski have more than 40 years combined experience in the civil/environmental field. Both are registered professional engineers.

K2 Engineering has successfully completed hundreds of civil and environmental engineering projects. We specialize in assisting clients with finding practical, cost-effective solutions to engineering problems. Our Project Managers coordinate with owners, operators, regulatory personnel, contractors and sub-contractors, and other consultants to ensure successful completion of each project on schedule and within budget.

We specialize in civil and environmental engineering services such as: • site plans • permitting • construction management and inspections

A diversity of experience provides K2 Engineering’s staff with a unique perspective on projects. We can guarantee personal involvement and supervision of all projects by senior staff members. Modifications to existing procedures are made as needed to suit our client’s needs. Each project is completed by a team of qualified professionals.

FOR RENEWING YOURGRCC MEMBERSHIP!AIM Used Auto PartsAir Time Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc.At Home Auto CareBeavers Tree Service Inc.Beth Israel Jewish CongregationCardinal Roofing & Solar Technologies CompanyComfort Keepers, LLCCricket WirelessCritter Adoption and Rescue Effort, Inc.CrossFit ApogeeDex ImagingEdward Jones-Elijah HeathHillsborough Area Regional Transit AuthorityHome Sales Tampa BayHonor Flight of West Central FLInrsite, LLCK2 Engineering, Inc.LAGO Systems, LLCLaw Office of Clinton Paris, P.A.Lupton’s Restaurant & CateringNatural Design LandscapingPearson Capital, Inc.Positive Transformations PARoss Spano, Florida House of Representatives, District 59 Serenity Meadows Memorial Park & Funeral HomeTaqueria Dona Maria, LLCWal-Mart #5300

Thank You

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813-405-5210 cell813-641-2609 fax

Richard Rohde

Power to the Payment!

Providing businesses with credit cardprocessing, credit card terminals and

merchant accounts.

rich@rprocessor.comPower to the Payments!

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CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7And, I am ready to prove it.

State Farm Fire and Casualty Company • Bloomington, ILP097276.1

I've got service yes I do...

Tyler A Jordan CPCU CLU, Agent3650 Erindale DriveValrico, FL 33596Bus: 813-662-5813www.tylerjordanagency.com

Knives

140 S. Moon Ave. Brandon, FL 33511P: 813-685-6808 • F: 813-685-4153

btrophy@tampabay.rr.com

www.brownstrophies.com25% off Catalog Prices

TRUSTEE MEMBERS

K2 Engineering, Inc.

// 7804 U.S. Highway 301 South, Riverview // (813) 677-0706// www.k2engineering.com

2 0 1 5 E D G E (Educate, Develop and Grow the Economy)

S e m i n a r S e r i e s Save the Dates!

February 10th April 14th June 9th

Member Only Value—Over $10 Savings!

Purchase the Entire Series for $50

August 11th October 13th

8-8:30AM Networking

8:30-10AM Program

Individual Sessions GRCC Members: $12 in advance

$15 at the door

GRCC Prospective Members: $25

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SAVE THE DATES for theMembership Meeting Luncheons

Networking @ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meeting @ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

COST OF ADMISSION:$12 • Members who pay in advance

$15 • Members at the door$20 • Unaccompanied guests

*Admission includes premium networking opportunity,catered lunch and valuable information

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:Annual Membership and Awards Dinner — January 16, 2015

St. Joseph Hospital-South Community Open House — January 17, 2015 Pinot’s Palette Business After Hours—February 18, 2015

Golf Tournament—February 28, 2015Three Brothers BBQ Smokehouse Business After Hours—March 19, 2015

Contact the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Office:p: (813) 234-5944 | e: info@RiverviewChamber.com

BEFORE YOU BUY, GIVE THE CHAMBER A TRY!!

Brandon AutoMall FIATBrandon Regional Hospital

Brandon Sports and Aquatic CenterBright House Networks | Costco Wholesale

Ed Morse Cadillac (Brandon)Electric Today | Huth and Booth

Photography | Osprey Observer Riverview, Apollo Beach | R Processor, Inc.

Tampa Electric Co. Walmart Neighborhood Market (Riverview)

Winn-Dixie Stores | PDQ

ELITE MEMBERS • ELITE MEMBERS

January 27sponsored by

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November 21Grand Opening

Three Brothers BBQ Smokehouse11238 Boyette Rd, Riverview

(813) 570-6995 — www.threebrothersbbq.com

RibbonCuttingsFebruary 24th

March 24th April 28th May 26th June 23rd

Your 2015 grcc checklist for success

Here are some of the many ways that you can make use of your Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce membership to help grow and improve your business in 2015.

Table reserved for annual dinner (Jan 16th)

Web page on chamber directory updated

Educated myself at the EDGE (Educate Develop & Grow the Economy) Series (2nd Tuesday, every other month)

Newsletter insert createdand space reserved

Team gathered for golf tournament (Feb 28th)

Yacked it up with other members at the monthly luncheons (4th Tuesday, each month)

Funds provided to one or more of the Honorary Mayor Candidates

Invested in a TCOB (Taking Care of Business, Thursdays 7:30am) and/or SSYPA (SouthShore Young Professionals Assoc, 1st Wed 12:00pm, 3rd Wed 5:30pm) membership

Found a way to be involved with the Teaching to Excellence breakfast (Aug 20th)

Took myself to at least one MAC (Military Affairs Committee, 3rd Fridays 8:00am) and Member Orientation (3rd Tuesdays 8:00am) meeting

Entertained myself while networking at Ribbon Cuttings and After Hours events

Examined what it means to be a GRCC Ambassador (1st Fridays 8:15am)

Nabbed the perfect candy to pass out at Trick or Treat Street (Oct 24th)

Lawrence Carsten, CPA(813) 610-9780437 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach

Signarama – BrandonDanny Weiss (813) 653-15001258 E. Brandon Blvd, Brandonwww.signarama-brandon.comReferred by: Rich Rohde, R Processor, Inc. & Alphonso Montabello, Creative Web Actions

VisiBob (Robert) Palombi (813) 417-5232 www.visi-global.com

ENS Consulting, LLCElaine Speer (813) 727-334911705 Boyette Rd, Suite 251, Riverview www.elainespeer.comReferred by: Theresa Wells, TaxHappens, LLC

Fifth Third Bank – Big Bend Financial Center Joseph Moran (813) 234-268013304 U.S. Hwy. 301 South, Riverview www.53.com/mlo/josephmoran

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Welcome our New Members

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Congratulations! 2014 Business of the Year Finalists Organizations with 3 or less employees

Huth and Booth Photography James J Pulkowski, CPA, PA

Pearson Capital, Inc.

Organizations with up to 20 employees Riverview Mortgage

Suncoast Credit Union Waypoint Property Inspection, LLC

Organizations with over 20 employees Summerfield Crossings Golf Club

The Alley At SouthShore The Bridges Retirement Community

These finalists will be honored and winners announced

at the GRCC Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration

being held at The Regent on Friday, January 16th.

We hope to see you there!

Great Seeing You!