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Even t HI G HLI GH T S 01 02 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Hosted By Pilot Bank 01 | Guests enjoyed appetizers catered by Frescos Bakery & Bistro. 02 | Thank you to Pilot Bank for hosting the August Business After Hours! 03 | Music was provided to add a fun environment for guests. 04 | Chamber Board member, Stephanie Colon, Sunshine Bank presented the plaque of appreciation to Allyson Hyndman, Pilot Bank. NEW MEMBER RECEPTION Hosted by Fifth Third Bank 05 | Vice President Membership Development, Terry Ottinger welcomed our new members at Fifth Third Bank for a reception. 03 04 06 | Eric Pospichal, gave his 30 second commercial on Pospichal Appraisal Services, Inc. 07 | Chamber Champion, Gary Willis welcomed Samantha, Brewlands Bar & Billiards to the new member reception. 05 06 07 AUGUST TOURISM During the month of August our Visitor Information Center assisted hundreds of individuals, answering questions pertaining to Chamber member businesses and the Lakeland community. WALK-IN VISITORS................................................................................. 214 RELOCATION RESPONSE MAILINGS.............................................. 0 RELOCATION RESPONSE (WALK IN)...........................................20 ACCOMMODATIONS................................................................................... 0 WINTER ACCOMMODATIONS.............................................................. 0 VISITOR INFORMATION MAILINGS.................................................. 5 VISITOR CENTER E-MAIL INQUIRIES..........................................98 F O R U M F O R B U S I N E S S | 13