Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Avon Park Chamber of Commerce ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://apccfl.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://apccfl.org/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Home](https://apccfl.org/) - Avon Park - Chamber of Commerce Christmas ParadeDate: November 27, 2023 Parade starts at 7 p.m.RSVP & PAYAvon Park - Chamber of Commerce Networking LuncheonUpcoming Luncheon September 28, 2023Camp Wingmann. 11:30 -1 p.m. RSVP & PAYAvon Park - Chamber of Commerce Don’t just join.Belong.Our network & resources, can help your business reach your goalsView Membership - [Chamber Events](https://apccfl.org/chamber-events/) - Chamber Events The APCC hosts regular events throughout the year. We welcome all members, non-members and citizens to attend our events. We are always looking for event volunteers, committee members and ideas to add to the community calendar. Below is more information on each event. OUR MAIN EVENTS Networking Luncheons Our monthly luncheon is held - [Meet the board & Staff](https://apccfl.org/meet-the-board-and-staff/) - Meet the board & Staff Office Staff Raquel Embrack-Scott Interim Executive Director Bio serves as Interim Executive Director of the Avon Park Chamber of Commerce. She brings more than a decade of experience in community development, business engagement, and public‑sector leadership, most recently serving as an Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Administrator with the Town of Islip - [Events calender](https://apccfl.org/events-calender/) - Events Calender Loading... - [Members Log In](https://apccfl.org/members-log-in/) - [mw open="myaccount"] - [Membership](https://apccfl.org/membership/) - Loading… Loading... - [Member Benefits](https://apccfl.org/member-benefits/) - The Member benefits The work of the APCC is made possible by the time, money, products and services contributed by our members. These contributions support the top-quality educational, leadership development and networking opportunities the APCC offers. That’s why member partnerships and sponsorships are so important. When members invest in the APCC, the companies they represent - [Members Directory](https://apccfl.org/members-directory/) - Member Directory Loading... - [Visitor Guide Request Form](https://apccfl.org/visitorguiderequestform/) - Visitors Guide request form Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastBusiness / OrganizationEmail *Phone *Request *SubmitAvon Park, FL 33825 Work Time Monday – Friday: 9AM – 4PM - [Visitor Guide](https://apccfl.org/visitor-guide/) - Visitor Lodging The Hotel Jacaranda, Avon Park Econo Lodge Sebring Holiday Inn Express Magnuson Grand Sebring North Tru by Hilton Sebring La Quinta Inn and Suites Inn on The Lakes Seven Sebring Raceway Residence Inn by Marriott Sebring Ramada by Wyndham Lake Placid Things to Do Highlands Hammock Maxwell Groves South Florida State College Performing - [Forms Template](https://apccfl.org/formstemplate/) - Downtown beautification volunteer signup Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastLayoutEmail *Mobile Phone *Preferred method of contact *EmailTextBothWhich volunteer shifts can you work? (Check all that apply) *8-10 amComment or MessageSubmitAvon Park, FL 33825 Work Time Monday – Friday: 9AM – 4PM - [Downtown Beautification Volunteer Signup](https://apccfl.org/dbvolunteersignup/) - Downtown beautification volunteer signup Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastLayoutEmail *Mobile Phone *Preferred method of contact *EmailTextBothWhich volunteer shifts can you work? (Check all that apply) *8-10 amComment or MessageSubmitAvon Park, FL 33825 Work Time Monday – Friday: 9AM – 4PM - [Submit An Event](https://apccfl.org/submitevent/) - Submit an event Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Event Date / Time *DateTimeEvent Name *Event Location *Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2CityAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeDescribe your event *Name *FirstLastEmail *PhoneSubmitAvon Park, FL - [Rsvp Us](https://apccfl.org/rsvp-us/) - RSVP Hosting Get In Touch We would love to hear from you! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Comment or MessageSubmitAvon Park, FL 33825 Work Time Monday – Friday: 9AM – 4PM - [Contact us](https://apccfl.org/contact-us/) - Contact us Get In Touch We would love to hear from you! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *SubjectComment or MessageSubmitAvon Park, FL 33825 Work Time Monday – Friday: 9AM – 4PM - [History of avon park](https://apccfl.org/history-of-avon-park/) - History of avon park The first permanent settler in Avon Park was Oliver Martin Crosby, a Connecticut native who moved to the area in 1884 to study the wildlife of the Everglades. By 1886, enough people had followed that the town of “Lake Forest” was founded. As President of the Florida Development Company, he recruited - [Start a business](https://apccfl.org/start-a-business/) - Start a business Start a business in AVON PARK, FLORIDA What makes Avon Park, Florida, so ideal is its historical foundation teamed with the potential for new businesses and community growth. Settled in 1884, incorporated as a town in 1886 and later as a city in January of 1926, Avon Park is the oldest city - [Who We Are](https://apccfl.org/whoweare/) - Who We Are Who We Are Established in 1904, the APCC has been a center of business for over 100 years. Located at 28 East Main Street, the Chamber is right in the heart of “The City of Charm”. Whether you are looking for a free map of the area, or you are ready to - [Join the chamber](https://apccfl.org/join-the-chamber/) - Join the chamber Why Join the APCC Opportunities to meet and connect with people: “People” want to know your organization and business services, ultimately people want to “know you” and not just “about” you. Chambers of Commerce are membership driven organizations in support and promotion of your business relationships.Chambers create opportunities to network with people - [Terms of use](https://apccfl.org/terms-of-use/) - Terms of use AGREEMENT BETWEEN USER AND Avon Park Chamber of Commerce The Avon Park Chamber of Commerce Web Site is comprised of various Web pages operated by Avon Park Chamber of Commerce. The Avon Park Chamber of Commerce Web Site is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, - [Privacy Statement](https://apccfl.org/privacy-statement/) - Privacy Statement Avon Park Chamber of Commerce is committed to protecting your privacy and developing technology that gives you the most powerful and safe online experience. This Statement of Privacy applies to the Avon Park Chamber of Commerce site and governs data collection and usage. By using the Avon Park Chamber of Commerce site, you - [Event Form](https://apccfl.org/event-form/) - Event Form Get In Touch We would love to hear from you! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Comment or MessageSubmit - [About Us](https://apccfl.org/about-us/) - [Privacy Policy](https://apccfl.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Suggested text: Our website address is: https://apccfl.org. Comments Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a - [Events News](https://apccfl.org/events-news/) - EvenTs Christmas Parade Sponsorship Request to be a Sponsor at Parade - $2,500. Emcee and sound system, Free coffee, Photos with Grinch and Santa, Lighting of big tree. Christmas Trees for sale are sponsorship options. Learn More Monthly Luncheon Sponsorship Request to sponsor luncheon. $275. Speaker and promo materials on tables. Learn More Monthly - [Visitor Info](https://apccfl.org/visitor-info/) - Visitor's Info The first permanent settler in Avon Park was Oliver Martin Crosby, a Connecticut native who moved to the area in 1884 to study the wildlife of the Everglades. By 1886, enough people had followed that the town of “Lake Forest” was founded. As President of the Florida Development Company, he recruited settlers to - [Chamber History](https://apccfl.org/chamber-history/) - History of the chamber The beginning of the Trade association’s movement can be traced back almost 6,000 years to the City of Mari in Mesopotamia. But those early associations of traders had little in common with Chambers of Commerce as we know them today. Chamber History The first known use of the term “Chamber of - [Sample Page](https://apccfl.org/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger ## Member List - [Laye's Tire Service](https://apccfl.org/member-list/layes-tire-service/) - [C. Parke Sutherland, P.A.](https://apccfl.org/member-list/c-parke-sutherland-p-a/) - [Market 27](https://apccfl.org/member-list/market-27/) - [School Board of Highlands County](https://apccfl.org/member-list/school-board-of-highlands-county/) - [Red's Auto Options, LLC](https://apccfl.org/member-list/reds-auto-options-llc/) - [Eleven Montague](https://apccfl.org/member-list/eleven-montague/) - [Climateguard Cooling Services LLC](https://apccfl.org/member-list/climateguard-cooling-services-llc/) - [Juniper Food Truck](https://apccfl.org/member-list/juniper-food-truck/) - [Highlands County Economic Development](https://apccfl.org/member-list/highlands-county-economic-development/) - [PLASTIREX LLC](https://apccfl.org/member-list/plastirex-llc/) - [Floral Art Company](https://apccfl.org/member-list/floral-art-company/) - [AMERILIFE](https://apccfl.org/member-list/amerilife/) - [South Ridge Abstract and Title Co](https://apccfl.org/member-list/south-ridge-abstract-and-title-co/) - [Rocklyn Capitalization Group, LLC](https://apccfl.org/member-list/rocklyn-capitalization-group-llc/) - [Classic Caladiums](https://apccfl.org/member-list/classic-caladiums/) - [Healthy Start Coalition of Ha, Hi, & Polk Counties, Inc](https://apccfl.org/member-list/healthy-start-coalition-of-ha-hi-polk-counties-inc/) - [United Way of Central FL](https://apccfl.org/member-list/united-way-of-central-fl/) - [Akduash Attire LLC](https://apccfl.org/member-list/akduash-attire-llc/) - [Chen Dental](https://apccfl.org/member-list/chen-dental/) - [Tassel & Thread](https://apccfl.org/member-list/tassel-thread/) - [Visit Sebring / Highlands County Tourist Development Council](https://apccfl.org/member-list/visit-sebring-highlands-county-tourist-development-council/) - [My Salon in Avon Park](https://apccfl.org/member-list/my-salon-in-avon-park/) - [Highlands County Supervisor of Elections](https://apccfl.org/member-list/highlands-county-supervisor-of-elections/) - [Wayne Turner Plumbing LLC](https://apccfl.org/member-list/wayne-turner-plumbing-llc/) - [The Avanti Company](https://apccfl.org/member-list/the-avanti-company/) - [Hicks Oil Company Inc.](https://apccfl.org/member-list/hicks-oil-company-inc/) - [Annett Bus Lines](https://apccfl.org/member-list/annett-bus-lines/) - [Griffin's Carpet Mart, Inc.](https://apccfl.org/member-list/griffins-carpet-mart-inc/) - [Heartland Horses Equine Activities & Learning](https://apccfl.org/member-list/heartland-horses-equine-activities-learning/) - [Highlands Post 69, The American Legion](https://apccfl.org/member-list/highlands-post-69-the-american-legion/) - [Reflections on Silver Lake](https://apccfl.org/member-list/reflections-on-silver-lake/) - [Forrest H Hilton, CPA PA](https://apccfl.org/member-list/forrest-h-hilton-cpa-pa/) - [Alan Jay Automotive Network, Inc.](https://apccfl.org/member-list/alan-jay-automotive-network-inc/) - [Accounting by McQueen](https://apccfl.org/member-list/accounting-by-mcqueen/) ## Event News/blogs - [APCC Annual Banquet Sponsorship](https://apccfl.org/event-news/apcc-banquet-2023/) - [Christmas Parade Sponsorship](https://apccfl.org/event-news/christmas-parade/) - [Monthly Networking Mixers Sponsorship](https://apccfl.org/event-news/southstate-bank-tallahassee-round-up/) - [Monthly Luncheon Sponsorship](https://apccfl.org/event-news/monthlylucheonrsvp/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://apccfl.org/category/uncategorized/) ## Member Level - [5. Community Partner](https://apccfl.org/member-level/community-partner/) - [4. Mission Partner](https://apccfl.org/member-level/mission-partner/) - [3. Chamber Friend](https://apccfl.org/member-level/chamber-friend/) - [2. Chamber Guest](https://apccfl.org/member-level/chamber-guest/) - [1. Chamber Lite](https://apccfl.org/member-level/chamber-lite/) ## Member Category - [Accounting/Financial Planning](https://apccfl.org/member-category/accounting-financial-planning/) - [Automotive](https://apccfl.org/member-category/automotive/) - [Governmental](https://apccfl.org/member-category/governmental/) - [Home Services](https://apccfl.org/member-category/home-services/) - [Hotel/Lodging](https://apccfl.org/member-category/hotel-lodging/) - [Non-Profit](https://apccfl.org/member-category/nonprofit/) - [Recreational/Travel](https://apccfl.org/member-category/recreational-travel/) - [Restaurant/Food/Beverage](https://apccfl.org/member-category/restaurant-food-beverage/) - [Retail](https://apccfl.org/member-category/retail/)