The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Nov. 11, for SK Furniture & Bedding, 107 S. Evers St. SK Furniture & Bedding is a newcomer to the downtown business district. It is owned and operated by Sonya and Bryan Dunn and managed by the mother-daughter team Michelle VanDuyne and […]
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Ribbon Cutting: Turner Cole Company
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Turner Cole Company Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the chamber of commerce. The Turner Cole Company is a locally-owned commercial real estate company. Based in Valrico, Turner Cole provides expert service in buying, selling, leasing and investing in all commercial properties.
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: LegalShield-David Frack
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for LegalShield-David Frack Thursday, Nov. 12, at the chamber of commerce. With over 6,900 attorneys in the network, LegalShield is the largest legal entity in the country. It offers a portfolio of legal and identity theft services protecting the legal rights and identities of […]
Continue ReadingEconomic Development Corp. hires CEO
The Plant City Economic Development Corp. has appointed Jacob “Jake” Austin as its first president and CEO. The corporation formed this September to market Plant City as an attractive base for businesses and aid current business owners in expansion and sustainability. “Jake is very familiar with our community and has partnered with us in his previous role with […]
Continue ReadingSmokin’ Aces joins Chamber of Commerce
Smokin’ Aces Steakhouse rolled out its full menu on Tuesday, Oct. 3, and also made its Chamber of Commerce membership official. Speaking to a crowded back patio audience, owner Robert Jordan thanked the Chamber and other Plant City people and businesses for their support over the life of the Smokin’ Aces franchise. In particular, he […]
Continue ReadingSmokin’ Aces sets Oct. 6 grand opening date
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Smokin’ Aces Steakhouse will host a grand opening ceremony and roll out its full menu. The restaurant, which is owned and operated by Robert Jordan and his family, will also hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on-site. Jordan says that the ceremony will go on all day, and that the menu will feature […]
Continue ReadingSouth Florida Baptist earns award
South Florida Baptist Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines from the latest scientific evidence. To receive the Gold Plus Quality Achievement […]
Continue ReadingRibbon Cutting: Plant City Café
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday, Sept. 11, for Plant City Café at 1701 S. Alexander St., Suite 108. The family-style restaurant is open seven days a week. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and has Cuban, Greek and Italian cuisine. Customers can choose from the hot line outside of the kitchen […]
Continue ReadingLoan program to aid businesses with flooding costs
In an effort to help businesses recover from the severe storms and flooding in the Tampa Bay area, Florida’s Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program will be accepting applications through Wednesday, Sept. 30, for loans. Small businesses with two to 100 employees in Hillsborough County affected by flooding from July 25 through Aug. 3 may […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Economic Development Corp. made official
Local business leaders have partnered to form the new Plant City Economic Development Corp., a private organization focused on growing the community. It will focus on offering opportunities for new and existing businesses and creating success for families. “Plant City’s proximity to major roadways, as well as Port Tampa Bay, is ideal for corporations in industries such […]
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