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WORKFORCE plus appreciates your continued support and participation in helping area job seekers find meaningful employment. As you continue in your hiring, we would like to ensure that you are aware of our Closing The Gap v 2.0 grant program. This on-the-job training program provides you with a reimbursement of up to $1250 for each new hire up to a maximum of 15 positions, made based on eligibility.
Flyer Employer Application
A flyer and application for your review and use are below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 850-414-6085 or wfp@wfplus.org.
We hope you take advantage of this opportunity and look forward to continuing to work with you.
Cindy Bennett, Job Order Control/Data Analyst
WORKFORCE plus
Email: cindy.bennett@wfplus.org
“WORKFORCE plus is your employment solution!” |
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The Wakulla County Tourist Development Council is pleased to announce the opening of the Wakulla County TDC Grant Program application cycle. The purpose of the grant program is to provide limited funding to organizations that sponsor and promote tourism activities in Wakulla County. Requests for funding from the TDC for local tourism events/projects will not be received by the Council except through the grant application process.
Application forms and criteria can be obtained by contacting Pam Portwood, Director, Wakulla County TDC, P. O. Box 67, Panacea, Florida 32346, pportwood@mywakulla.com. Applicants must use the application form provided and all applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2013. Applications (in Word or pdf format) can be emailed to pportwood@mywakulla.com. If application is submitted in hard copy, applicants must submit five (5) copies to the above address.
Maximum funding request is $1,000. Funded projects must be complete by 9/30/13. Questions or requests for additional information should be directed to Pam Portwood, Director, Wakulla County TDC, P. O. Box 67, Panacea, Florida 32346,pportwood@mywakulla.com.
Grant Program Guidelines and Application |
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UF/IFAS Wakulla County Family and Consumer Sciences Winter Classes – Food Preservation – Water Bath Canning
February 9, 2013
Hands-on preservation workshops where participants will practice food safety techniques and leave with a finished product!!!
9 a.m.—Noon
1 p.m.—4 p.m. (Offered if participation merits a second session)
Cost: $5.00/participant. Please call (850) 926-3931 to register |
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15th Annual Valentine Celebration and Parade & 1st Annual Cupid Dash & 1 Mile Fit for Love Walk
February 9, 2013
The Celebration kicks off this year with a 5 K Cupid Dash & 1 Mile Fit for Love Walk at 7:30 a.m. followed by Breakfast in the Park at 8:00 a.m. The Valentine Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. with special guest Nigel Bradham, Buffalo Bill’s linebacker #53 as Grand Marshall, and then we move right on to the Celebration in Hudson Park. The Celebration features live entertainment, food & craft vendors, and carnival style rides as well. Festivities culminate with a ticket drawing for a $1000.00 cash prize. |
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Friends of Wakulla Springs Park Annual Meeting and Membership Drive
February 10, 2013
- Venue:Wakulla Springs Lodge
Please mark your calendars for our annual meeting, treats, and boat ride. Sunday, February 10, 2013 is this years meeting. We will start registration at 12:30PM and have some great entertainment by Ernest Toole and his Granddaughter. Agenda included here
We will also elect some new board members and re-elect several existing board members. This is a great time to add new members, application is included in newsletter. This one event can pay for your annual membership cost.
You receive: Free entrance to the Park, Free food, Free tour boat ride for the family.
Add this up and you have paid for your annual membership. Please invite friends, co-workers and neighbors to join with us.
See you on February 10th. |
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TCC Wakulla Center – Spring Classes
Spring Classes Begin February 12, 2013!
Have the distinction of being a certified nature-based guide! Be an ambassador of our natural resources in the Big Bend area by promoting and practicing ecotourism! We combine business classes with our nature classes so you will have the ultimate experience of learning both. By the end of the course you will understand the basics of starting your own small business, learn about local ecosystems, local geology and archeology, historical facts, plants and trees, birding, marine life, and much more. AND, oh the places you’ll go! Not interested in taking the entire course? Wondering how you can take individual classes and field trips instead? Contact Kathie Mackie, mackiek@tcc.fl.edu, and learn how. Click here for a tentative schedule. When you have completed your course, there will be many marketing and networking opportunities available for you as a member of the Florida Green Guide Association. This trade association was created for the sole purpose of helping you promote your Certified Green Guide business. Be a part of this exciting and expanding tourism industry! For guidance on registering click here.
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TLC’s 3rd Annual Party with a Purpose
- February 12, 2013 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Cost:$ 25
- Venue:Hotel Duval
- Address:415 N. Monroe St, Tallahassee
TLC’s 3rd Annual Party with a Purpose and Silent Auction will be held at Hotel Duval’s LeRoc Bistro, located at 415 N. Monroe, on Tuesday, February 12 from 5:30-7:30. The last two years, this event has been a lot of fun – a time to enjoy some good food and drink, socialize and network. Tickets are only $25. Please let me know if you would like to purchase tickets and I will be happy to deliver them to you! I hope you can come!!
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Valentine’s Cruise and Dinner
- February 14, 2013
- Venue: Wakulla Springs State Park and Lodge
Snuggle with your Valentine as you cruise down the scenic Wakulla River at dusk. Follow your twilight experience with a sumptuous buffet dinner in the historic Wakulla Springs Lodge. It’s a great way to say, “I love you.”
5:30pm – Cruise 6:30pm – Dinner
$34.95 Adult, $17.95 Children 12 and under. Reservations Required. |
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NAMI Wakulla – An Evening of Ragtime Delights
February 15, 2013 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Cost:$ 35
- Venue:Wakulla Springs Lodge
- Address:Hwy 61 & 267, Crawfordville, FL, 32327, United States
Join NAMI Wakulla for an evening of ragtime delights featuring the world renowned ragtime pianist Bob Milne.
Buffet dinner: roast beef, turkey, salad, vegetables, dessert & drink.
Call our office for tickets, 926-1033
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Photo Tour on the Wakulla River
- February 16, 2013 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Venue:Wakulla Springs State Park
This late afternoon photo tour on the Wakulla River is a great opportunity for anyone interested in wildlife photography. The tour will offer insights into optimizing the photographic moments presented by the river’s abundant and accommodating wildlife.
Space is limited to 25 participants. Please call 850-561-7286 to register. $10 Adult, $ 7 children 12 & under, Reservations required. |
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1st Annual Bridal Show
Hosted by Wildwood Inn
- February 17, 2013 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Venue:Wildwood Inn
- Phone:850.926.4455
- Address: Crawfordville, FL, United States
Wedding plans in the near future? You may want to attend the 1st Annual Bridal Show in Wakulla, hosted by Wildwood Inn. Deadline for vendors is February 1, 2013.
To all our Brides to be, and any interested vendors, the Inn at The Wildwood Resort will be throwing it’s 1st annual Bridal Expo on Sunday, February 17th, 2013. We would like to invite you all out to see the property and what we have on site, and in the local community, to help plan the Wedding of a Lifetime! Any and all vendors interested, please call for details, and to book a booth, as they are filling up fast! We would love to see all of the blushing brides to be, and help you plan some of the finest ideas in the tri county area! We will also be screening pre Expo for any models to showcase some of the finest dresses David’s Bridal has to offer. If you are interested in modeling, please contact us via message box here or send your inquiry, attention Penny Pilgrim at reservations.innatwildwood.com. Vendors contact us at (850) 926-4455. |
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REGISTRATIONS NEARING CAPACITY
Free Workshop – Foundations of Marketing for Successful Advertising
Sponsored by Wakulla Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, FOCUS Wakulla, and Small Business Development Center at Florida A&M University
- February 20, 2013 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Christine S. Urban, Business Analyst
- Venue:Chamber office
- Phone:(850) 926-1848
- Address: 23 High Drive, Crawfordville, FL, 32327, United States
- Google Map
Everyone wants to know where to advertise and how to get the best bang for their buck. Many business owners jump the gun disseminating mismatched and ill-timed advertising and wonder why it doesn’t work. This workshop will take you back to some of the basic marketing concepts that you need to address before you advertise. Even more important, you’ll learn how what you’ve learned can be transferred into a “brand” using advertising strategies inclusive of the newer formats.
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After Hours Networking
- February 21, 2013 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Venue: Farrington Law Office
- Address:3038-A Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL, 32327, United States
Please join us at our after hours networking event hosted by Farrington Law Office. Mingle with fellow Chamber members, and find out about the services Farrington Law Office offers. Refreshments will be served and your RSVP to Chamber office are requested by Friday, February 15th.
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Ribbon Cutting
Please join us at a ribbon cutting for North Florida Financial Corp. 11:30 am Friday, February 22nd, 2013 at 3119 – B Crawfordville Hwy., next to The Wakulla News.
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6th Annual Stone Age & Primitive Arts Festival
Start: February 22, 2013
End: February 24, 2013
Venue: Ochlockonee River State Park
Phone: 850.962.2771
Address: 429 State Park Road, Sopchoppy, FL, 32358, United States
Please join us at the 6th Annual Stone Age & Primitive Arts Festival The festival will be held for 3 days 8:00 am to 4:30 pm each day. You will find:
- Primitive weapon demonstration
- Flintknapping/Arrowhead making
- Hide tanning
- Basket weaving
- Archery/Atlatl competition
- Pottery making
- Shell, bone, antler, wood carving
Flyer
Vendor form |
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Mystery Dinner Theatre
February 22, 2013
Please join at the Wakulla Senior Citizens Center for a mystery dinner theatre to benefit senior citizen services
Performed by: Wakulla High Dramatis Personae Department,
Directed by Susan Solburg
$30 per person / Includes: Dinner, Beer / Wine, & Entertainment
$10 per student / Includes: Dinner, Soft Drinks & Entertainment
(Students and those underage will receive wrist bands)
Doors open at 7pm / Entertainment & Dinner begins at 7:30pm
Best Dressed Contest! Flyer |
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UF/IFAS Wakulla County Family and Consumer Sciences Winter Classes – Food Preservation – Salsa Party
Hands-on preservation workshops where participants will practice food safety techniques and leave with a finished product!!! 9 a.m.—Noon 1 p.m.—4 p.m. (Offered if participation merits a second session) Cost: $5.00/participant February 23: Salsa Party (For those of you who have taken my salsa class before, we will be making different kinds of salsa) Pre registration required - Call (850) 926.3931 |
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February Chamber Networking Luncheon
- February 27, 2013 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
RSVP to Chamber office 926.1848, or reply to this email by February 22, 2013
- Cost:$12 (Includes drink and tip)
Menu: Any item on the lunch menu
- Venue:La Parrillada Mexican Grill
- Address:2000 Crawfordville Hwy, SUITE G, Crawfordville
Another Opportunity for Business Networking Through Your Chamber!
Chamber Networking Luncheon
Cost: $12 per person (Checks and Cash Only)
Introduction of New Chamber Members, Network With Other Business Owners, Monthly Business Spotlight, A Chance to Win 1/8 page Ad from The Wakulla News, Bring promotional materials, coupons and/or a gift for drawing
Cash Drawing (Part of lunch fee will be entered for drawing)
We encourage you to bring items such as gift certificates, coupons or a small gift to be added to the drawings to help promote you and your business. We will introduce new
Chamber members if they are able to attend and you will have the opportunity to share your news, brochures, exchange business cards, meet other members, and win the cash pot,
or an 1/8 page ad, sponsored by The Wakulla News.
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3rd Annual Low Country Boil
April 6th, 2013
Don't forget to make plans to attend our annual fundraiser. flyer
To sponsor, purchase tickets, or reserve your table please call Chamber office (850) 926.1848
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| Disclaimer: The Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce provides this calendar of events as a service to its members and a convenience in the community. No endorsement of the scheduled events or organizations by the Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce is either expressed or implied. |
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Copyright © 2013 Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because of your membership with the Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce
Our mailing address is:
Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 598/23 High Dr
Crawfordville, FL 32326
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