NOTE: DATE Change: Our August After Hours will be hosted by and held at Lake and Trail USA, 1200 State Road 78 West this Thursday, Aug. 11, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

You don’t want to miss being one of the first to tour the new facility and congratulate them on providing the various services that they will be sharing with us, boat sales, bait and tackle and their convenience store. Light refreshments will be provided.

NOTE: Venue change: On Thursday, Aug. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be our annual Chamber Hero Appreciation Awards Luncheon at IRSC – Dixon-Hendry Campus Okeechobee, with our special guest speaker, Retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James S. “Hammer” Hartsell. Join the chamber and presenting sponsor SouthState Bank in recognizing those who serve as public safety, health care providers, educators, service organizations and military veterans, our community heroes.

General Hartsell served in the United States Marine Corps with honor for 37 years of active and reserve duty, beginning as an enlisted Marine in 1981 and completing a distinguished and highly decorated military career as a major general. Register now to reserve your seat. Early registration is $18 at www.okeechobeebusiness.com and seating is limited.