LAKELAND'S YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING GROUP

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Upcoming Events

EMERGE Volunteers at United Way's DAY OF CARING
Fri, Apr 19
Fontaine Gills Family YMCA
Apr 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fontaine Gills Family YMCA, 2125 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, USA
Apr 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fontaine Gills Family YMCA, 2125 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, USA
EMERGE Volunteers are gearing up to lend a hand to the YMCA on this special day of giving back. Let's roll up our sleeves and make a positive impact together with United Way of Central Florida!
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22nd Annual Luau - Business After Hours Event
Thu, Apr 25
Citizens Bank & Trust in Downtown
Apr 25, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Citizens Bank & Trust in Downtown, 402 S Kentucky Ave ste 100, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Apr 25, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Citizens Bank & Trust in Downtown, 402 S Kentucky Ave ste 100, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce invites EMERGE members to get ready for an unforgettable evening of flavor, fun, and festivities!
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EMERGE Volunteers at PACE Center's 10-Story Challenge 2024
Fri, May 03
Lakeland Electric
May 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lakeland Electric, 501 E Lemon St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
May 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lakeland Electric, 501 E Lemon St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Volunteers Needed!
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Membership Offer
The Science of Networking
Thu, May 09
Rec Room
May 09, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Rec Room, 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
May 09, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Rec Room, 202 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Imagine a science fair, but for networking-savvy adults. Let your imagination run wild and embrace the spirit of innovative networking!
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Multiple Dates
Marketing Committee Monthly Meeting
Tue, May 14
Catapult
May 14, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Catapult, 502 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
May 14, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Catapult, 502 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Marketing will align on content and promotion strategies for the upcoming month.
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Multiple Dates
Events Committee Meeting
Tue, May 14
The Joinery
May 14, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Joinery, 640 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
May 14, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Joinery, 640 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Events Committee meets at noon on the second Tuesday of the month at The Joinery (640 E Main St, Lakeland). Any EMERGE Member is welcome to join this voluntary committee!
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Multiple Dates
Volunteer Committee Meeting
Wed, May 15
211 E Main St
May 15, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
211 E Main St, 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
May 15, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
211 E Main St, 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Volunteer Committee meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, noon at COhatch (211 E Main St in downtown Lakeland).
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Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Biz & Brew at Union Hall
Thu, May 16
Union Hall
May 16, 2024, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Union Hall, 1023 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
May 16, 2024, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Union Hall, 1023 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
Get ready to strike up some new connections at Lakeland Chamber of Commerce's Biz & Brew event at Union Hall!
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Multiple Dates
ProDev Committee Meeting
Tue, May 21
Lakeland
May 21, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lakeland, 204 E Orange St ste 102, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
May 21, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lakeland, 204 E Orange St ste 102, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
We are always looking for new ideas and people to continually diversify our organization and improve how we develop the next generation.
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EMERGE Volunteer Group at SPCA's 5k Fundraiser
Sat, May 25
Lakeland
May 25, 2024, 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Lakeland, 3700 Cleveland Heights Blvd #0215, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
May 25, 2024, 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Lakeland, 3700 Cleveland Heights Blvd #0215, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
EMERGE is collaborating with the SPCA to provide a group of volunteers during their fundraising 5k at Peterson Park.
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Cultural Exploration With EMERGE
Sat, Jun 15
Polk Museum of Art
Jun 15, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Jun 15, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Embark on a journey through art and culture with EMERGE's tour with the Curator at Polk Museum of Art
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Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Biz & Brew at Bowlero
Thu, Jun 20
Bowlero Lakeland
Jun 20, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Bowlero Lakeland, 4111 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813, USA
Jun 20, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Bowlero Lakeland, 4111 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813, USA
Get ready to strike up some new connections at Lakeland Chamber of Commerce's Biz & Brew event at Bowlero!
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VISTE Care Package Deliveries to the Elderly
Sat, Jun 22
VISTE
Jun 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
VISTE, 1232 E Magnolia St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Jun 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
VISTE, 1232 E Magnolia St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
EMERGE Lakeland has the incredible opportunity to partner with VISTE to deliver care packages to the home bound elderly of Lakeland.
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Our Mission Statement

To create a venue for our members to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically aware, philanthropically active, and contribute to the economic development and quality of life in Lakeland.