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Mission Statement:

Staff: Islamorada Chamber and Visitor’s Center:

Judy Hull, Executive Director

Kim Carter, Islamorada Chamber of Commerce

Morna Strengholt, Islamorada Visitor Center

Eileen Fox, Islamorada Visitors Center

Carole Hayes, Islamorada Visitors Center

Board of Directors:

Wendy Gentes, President

Ed Kinkelaar, President Elect

Cale Smith, Treasurer

Shirley Wilson, Director

Dave Dicken, Director

Jay Kasprisin, Director

Mark Kohl, Director

Renee Sebastian, Director

Kara Lundgren, Director

Mimi Young, Director

Rob Stober, Past President

Judy Hull, Executive Director

Calendar of Events:

Board meeting - 2nd Wednesday - 5:30 pm

After Hours - 3rd Tuesday, 5:30- 7:30
(Please call 664-4503 if you would like to host)

Monthly Luncheon - 4th Wednesday at 11:45

Islamorada Chamber Ambassador Program:

The Chamber is happy to announce a new Ambassador program designed to foster growth and generate goodwill by engaging the business community.

Ambassadors shall serve as the public relations arm of the Chamber of Commerce. Their function will be to attract new members, retain current members and promote Islamorada businesses to insure continued growth for our economy.

A Chamber Ambassador must be proud of Islamorada and ready to actively share that enthusiasm with others. The underlying goal shall be to form a team of community-spirited individuals who are outgoing, dedicated Chamber members or member employees.

Ambassadors will serve as the welcoming branch of the Chamber, providing a great way to get to know everyone quickly by assisting the Chamber in business recognition and public relations.

As official chamber representatives, Ambassadors will conduct ground breakings and ribbon cuttings, serve as greeters at Chamber functions and other special events. This personal contact will be a pleasant surprise to the recipient and a rewarding experience to the Ambassador.

The Chamber’s Ambassadors are as follows:

Lori Bailey                       Lynn Dicken
Barbara Edgar                Marcia DeClue
Barbara Neal                   Margie Smith
Belinda Serata                Michael Hoy
Bill Fountain                   Nancy Perez Miller
Capt. Don Mull              Pasta Pantaleo
Claudia Stober               Patti Stanley
Dr. Jamie Goodman     Paul Messina
HB Barrett                       Peter Hirsch
Jill Miranda Baker        Phyllis Mitchell
Kenny Gentes                 Rob Clift
Sally Bauer                      Sue Reich
Tom Smith                      Tonyia Rounds

Chamber Membership Benefits & Services:

• Islamorada Visitor & Newcomer Guides published and distributed annually
• Business Referrals to Visitors via Phone, Email, Internet, Fax & Walk-In
• Business Referrals to Local & State Business Owners
• Business Referrals to Keys Residents
• Monthly “On-Track” Newsletter – mailed to 480+
• Phone Hot Line for visitors to check room availability from Visitors Center
• Visitor Center open 7 days a week with information specialists on duty
• Informational Updates via E-Mail (2U4U)
• Calendar of Events Updated Monthly
• Monthly Business After Hours Networking Socials – 3rd Tuesday
• Monthly Members Luncheon – 4th Wednesday
• Annual Membership Directory
• Up-to-Date Member Mailing Labels
• Board Voting Privileges during Annual Election of Officers
• Annual Awards & Installation Banquet for Members Only
• Representation at Tourist Development Council (TAC) meetings
• Representation at District Advisory Committee (DAC) meetings
• City, County and State Map Distribution
• Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism representation
• Continuous Promotion of Islamorada as a destination
• Representation at Keys Federation of Chambers Meeting
• Additional advertising opportunities in Visitor Center for members only
• Advertising display posters – space available in three sizes
• Your business brochure displayed in Visitor Center brochure racks
• You web site linked to www.ISLAMORADACHAMBER.com
• Visitor address labels mailed to your business from qualified calls to center

Important resource links:

Village of Islamorada
Monroe County
Visit Florida
Monroe County Tourist Development Council