Lakeland Chamber VP of Membership Terry Ottinger retired in August after many years of service to the Chamber and Lakeland. Terry Ottinger has served Lakeland for over 30 years as a small business owner, chairman of the board of directors of the Lakeland Chamber, and finally as VP of Membership at the Chamber. Congressman Ross Spano took notice of Terry’s service and honored him by reading a proclamation into the Congressional Record from the floor of the House (see link below). Congressman Spano is coming to the Chamber on Tuesday, October 8, at 11:00 a.m. to present Terry and the Chamber with a copy of the Congressional Record and we wanted to extend the invitation to you to cover this event.
ABOUT THE LAKELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce represents 1,400-member businesses in the Lakeland area and provides opportunities for networking, professional development and advocacy for companies of all sizes. Five-star accredited by the US Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber upholds the following vision and mission statements: Vision Statement – The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce will be the premier catalyst for the advancement of Lakeland’s economic growth and enhancement of quality of life– creating Florida’s community of choice. Mission Statement – The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is the leading organization dedicated to creating a climate where business can prosper.