News and Events
June 27, 2011
VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTING
- A KEY COMPONENT TO OUR NATION’S SAFETY
By Tim Dean
Our country is blessed with a rich tradition of the volunteer. From philanthropic efforts to provide relief to the poor to compassionate hours spent helping animals in need, our country is truly committed to a deep and wide array of volunteer activities and this time and energy is tremendously rewarding and beneficial to our communities. There is probably no greater example of this volunteer spirit than the fire service. Since our country’s inception, the volunteer fire fighter has been essential to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of each community in our country – whether a large municipality or a rural hamlet. From great men like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, the volunteer fire fighter has had a rich example of volunteers who have been willing to make our country great by putting others first and service above self. Read More.February 02, 2011
Rocket Supply is working to replace aluminum with Polyprene™ material for their bobtail decks. After intensive testing by the University of Illinois, it was found the insulation properties of Polyprene™ prevent it from releasing locally concentrated electrical charge, making it the perfect material for their propane deck bodies. We look forward to working with Rocket Supply as they introduce PolyBilt bobtail decks to the propane industry.
December 18, 2010
Congratulations to Chamber member Pro Poly!
Pro Poly of America, a local company that manufactures custom designed thermoplastic fabric products, was recently acknowledged as one of fifty Florida companies recognized in the inaugural class of "Companies to Watch." This accolade was presented by Grow FL, the Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida and ACG Florida, in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation and funding support from The Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development. For more information visit: http://growfl.wordpress.com/2010/12/20/50-companies-announced-as-florida-companies-to-watch
For List of Winners, view the official release (.pdf): Click Here