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Congratulations to our 2013 award recipients ! A holiday sale on memberships, do you know of someone who will benefit from one? Or would like to thank a client? Do it by DEC 31st to get the great sale. Cafe con Anita Radio talk Show launches JAN/FEB 2014

12/8/2013

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Highlights of our event! Thank you Senator Soto for coming and speaking to our members and guest !!

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These are just a few pictures from our "A celebration of Our Mission #6" Great people being address by a very n important Latino in the I-4 Corridor

Congratulations to the 2013 Award Recipients ( of which were presented their award by the Honorable Senator Soto)

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Business of the Year 2013 GC Services
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Small Biz of The Year 2013 Vel-Mar Events
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Legal Eagle of the Year 2013 Frank Valladares Attorney
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Sponsor of the Year 2013 Toyota of Winter Haven
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Innovator of the Year 2013 GlowPixs
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Vanguard of the Year 2013 Zombiefest
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Educator o f the Year 2013 Just Dance Academy of Dance & Etiquette
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Non for Profit of The Year 2013 Polk Sheriff's Office
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Member of the Year Award 2013 Minnie Rivera

Business of the Week : Silpada Jewelry Designs


Gift of the Week : Ma'am Anna by Anna I Rodriguez 
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Christmas Shopping at local Small Businesses is just the right thing to do during the holiday gift giving season!

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No matter what you’re celebrating, the holidays are a time of giving. Throughout the next few weeks, you’ll give your mom the new coffeemaker she wants, and you’ll give your children a reason to believe in Santa Claus, but what will you give to your community?

When you shop at locally owned stores, stay at locally owned hotels and eat at locally owned restaurants this holiday season, you’ll give your community the gift of prosperity – and you’ll find a business that you can depend on all year long. ‘Tis the season to shop, and here are 10 reasons to keep it local.

1. More money in the local economy

If each family spent just $100 of their holiday shopping budget at locally owned businesses, more than $7.8 billion would be returned to local communities across the country.* Around the holidays, that money could mean a more festive main street with decorations, parades and carolers, or a couple extra snowplows so that your white Christmas doesn’t keep you from getting to Grandma’s house for dinner.

2. Personal, one-of-a-kind gifts

Local businesses carry a diverse selection of high-quality products, often from companies not represented in the big box store around the corner. That’s because small business owners take the time to evaluate and handpick each item they stock, and their years of experience have taught them which products work best for their customers. As a result, you can find the perfect, unique gift for everyone on your list, without worrying that you and your sister picked out the same plain sweater for Dad.

3. Holiday cheer

Small businesses are known in their communities for their dedication to customer service. Don’t be surprised to get a candy cane as you leave the local bookstore or a holiday card from the local hardware store you visited for a Father’s Day present this summer.

4. No shipping costs or last-minute deliveries

Shopping at small businesses relieves the hassle of shopping online for last-minute gifts. You won’t have to pay for rush deliveries or wonder if your gifts will arrive on time because small businesses are always open right on your way to and from work.

5. Expertise

Small business owners are passionate about their business, making them experts in their field of choice. If you aren’t sure which style grill your dad wants or which pair of running shoes your brother needs, just ask a small business owner. He’ll be much more helpful than the seasonal worker who makes minimum wage at the big box store. Small business owners will have all the answers and all the best suggestions for everyone on your list.

6. Return policies

And in case you do end up picking the wrong item, your loved one can always exchange it for the right one at a small business. As part of their dedication to customer service, small businesses make it easy for you to return and exchange items until you are completely satisfied. Because they don’t have a distant corporate headquarters to answer to, business owners can make decisions about returns and exchanges quickly and personally, saving you time and money while making sure you walk away with the best gift.

7. More bonding time with your family

Aside from local retail stores, other small businesses in your community can become part of your holiday memories. Take your family to a local restaurant before the school Christmas play, or update your Christmas card with a family photo from a local photography studio. When it comes to small businesses, the possibilities are endless!

8. Support for local causes

In the true spirit of giving, small businesses donate about twice as much per employee to charitable organizations than large businesses, and they often keep their donations in the community. These donations happen throughout the year, but you can make a difference during the holidays by choosing small businesses that will support local causes.

9. Support for the environment

Many small businesses source their products from local or regional manufacturers, rather than relying on cross-country or international distribution systems. They also maintain smaller storefronts in shopping centers or standalone buildings, rather than building massive box stores that create urban sprawl and then deteriorate when the business moves on. This holiday season, give a gift to the environment and to future generations by supporting the sustainable business model that small businesses advocate.

10. Support for local workers

Small businesses currently employ 77 million Americans, and they accounted for 65 percent of all net new jobs over the past 17 years. These jobs go to local workers, not workers who will relocate from another state or country. When you spend your holiday budget at a local business, you’re giving local workers the gift of employment opportunities and prosperity.

Regardless of what community you live in and what winter holidays you celebrate, there are plenty of reasons for you to shop local this holiday season. When spent at a local business, your holiday budget can bring joy to your family and your community at the same time. Take the pledge to buy local, and start spreading holiday cheer in your community.



* Based on Civic Economics Andersonville Study of Retail Economics: When you spend $100 at an independent business, $68 returns to the local economy versus $43 when spent with a national chain. Based on U.S. Census projection of 115 million households.

- See more at: http://www.independentwestand.org/tis-the-reason-to-buy-local/#sthash.XseYJKXs.dpufhttp://www.independentwestand.org/tis-the-reason-to-buy-local/


Why I love Ti's' The Season

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I have been told that I am silly , funny and out right a big KID! They're RIGHT!!

This of all holidays happens to be my favorite. I know , you must be saying ..HEY I do too! But my point today is this ,
"why is it your favorite?"

Is it the rush of shopping , of the parties , being with the loved ones you don't see year round? My reason is simple, it simply allows me to be a child once again The hope of a gift no matter what it is , the fact the I can act giddy and watch over and over my favorite films..mine "The March of the Wooden Soldiers" with Laurel & Hardy. First time I saw this was on channel 11 in NYC I was 4 yrs old. Today I still know all the songs in the film. My son chuckles watching me and simply says my kids are gonna love their grandma , when I have kids of course. And most importantly it is the season of our Father and savior Jesus Christ. Giving comes from him and that is what we do during this season.

May I say , that I give points to my mom for raising me with the reason of hope during the holidays. Sometimes I can't understand the depression or gloom of others but my mom always taught me if you see someone in need during this time of the year stop and say hello or better yet if you are going to the drive thru pick up an extra breakfast or lunch and give it to that person. I did just that the other day at the McD's on HWY 98 N. I felt so happy because the little man said " Merry Christmas Miss and God Bless!" made my day. His eyes were filled with true honesty when he wished me this. 

I remember one Christmas I was strapped like many for cash. So I remember people complimenting me on my sangria and coquito. So guess what ? , I made batches of the drinks and went around town delivering them as gifts! 

Life is complicated enough as it is , to not celebrate the birth of our savior and share it with others. teach your kids the simpler things in life to enjoy the true spirit of Christmas. Share traditional thoughts/traditions and if you have none start some right away. It can as simply a pancake shaped as a tree or ornament! Give the gift of life and love.

Feliz Navidad
Ana Rivera


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