Mission Statement

The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce shall work for its members and be the leading force in promoting the commercial, industrial, agricultural, and civic interests of Greater Plant City and East Hillsborough County.

The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce is committed to advancing the general welfare and economic development of Greater Plant City to ensure the prosperity of businesses and citizens. We need you as a member and you need us as a business partner as we plan for tomorrow and strive to build a better community. Together we can ensure a bright and prosperous future for all Greater Plant City residents, businesses and visitors.

A membership directory is free to Chamber members and is available for purchase to nonmembers, new residents, and visitors. Your business is listed alphabetically as well as by category in the directory, of which over 5,000 are distributed annually. Additionally, you are invited to place your business cards or flyers in the Chamber lobby. A monthly contact breakfast is held to introduce new members, acknowledge the accomplishments of current members, and provide information on current issues and events in the community. The Chamber provides members with opportunities to advertise, at reasonable rates, in the monthly calendar; the bimonthly CONTACT newsletter; and the Plant City Map as well as on the Chamber Web site. In addition, the Chamber staff refers Chamber members at every opportunity.

Why not join us as we continue to help revitalize this great community? We will provide you with a professional staff and a host of volunteers to work with you and for you. Your Chamber can help to promote a successful environment that will more than justify your investment.

• Monthly Contact Breakfasts
• Informal "After Hours" Networking
• Leadership Training Classes
• Advertising Opportunities
• Automatic Referral Service
• At Work for the Greater Plant City Community Since 1924

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Effective for Calendar Year 2005

Membership rates vary for different categories of businesses. For regular business members, investments are calculated according to number of employees as indicated in Schedule 1.

For other members such as financial institutions and restaurants, investments are calculated according to factors indicated in Schedule 2.

Associate Member
$150 for retirees, educators, non-profit service organizations, educational institutions, churches and active military.

Individual Member
$250 for individuals, political candidates, and elected officials.

Financial Institutions
$550 for the first $10 million in deposits; $100 for each additional $10 million in deposits.

Land Developer/Developments/Office Space
Developments are $250 for the first 100 acres and $1 for each additional acre.
Commercial or office space is $250 plus $1 for every 1,000 square feet.
RV and mobile home parks are $250 for the first 50 lots plus $1 for each additional lot.

Hotels/Motels
$250 minimum or $2.50 for each room, whichever is greater.

Restaurants
$250 for the first 50 seats; each additional seat is $.50.

Apartments/Condominiums
$250 for the first 25 units; each additional unit is $2.

Hospitals/Nursing Homes
$250 for the first 25 licensed beds; each additional licensed bed is $1.

Professionals
$250 for medical (including clinics), legal, and accounting firms.
This rate includes one individual partner or associate for each membership;
each additional representative is $100.

Real Estate
$250 for each firm. This rate includes one licensee only; each additional licensee or affiliate is $100.

Economic Development Council (EDC)
Counterpart to the Committee of 100 in Tampa, this council meets to discuss the future of Plant City and eastern Hillsborough County. Applications for the EDC are available at the Chamber.

Education Committee
Works with the Hillsborough County School System and Hillsborough Community College, Plant City Campus; promotes a mentoring program for youth of the community.

Agribusiness Committee
Promotes local agriculture through information services and special events.

Governmental Affairs Committee
Works closely with the City Commission and Hillsborough County to evaluate the needs and effects of proposed changes; discusses current governmental issues; lobbies legislative bodies for the benefit of Chamber members.

Council of Growing Business
Promotes business in the community through specialized programs.

Business Expo Committee
Provides an annual venue for Chamber members to exhibit their products and services in one central location.

"Buy Local" Committee
Promotes local buying within the community.

"Buy Power" Committee
Strives to secure discount purchasing privileges for Chamber members.

Tourism Committee
Directs a Tourism Program to benefit Greater Plant City.

Tourist Information Center
A volunteer staff welcomes visitors entering East Hillsborough County; open 364 days a year.

Union Station Welcome Center
Located in Historic Downtown Plant City, this restored train depot features a mini railroad museum. A volunteer staff provides Plant City historical information as well as tourist information.

Bike Fest Subcommittee
Responsible for the motorcycle show held the first Saturday of every month in Historic Downtown Plant City.

Strawberry Classic Car Show Subcommittee
Responsible for a Car Show, the third Saturday of every month, in Historic Downtown Plant City.

Strawberry Festival Booth Subcommittee
Plans and staffs the Chamber's promotional booth at the annual Florida Strawberry Festival.

Pig Jam Subcommittee
Responsoble for the annual BBQ competition.

Ambassadors Program
Liaison to Chamber members for events, public relations, and member retention.

Contact Breakfast Committee
Responsible for monthly Chamber breakfast meeting, which feature speakers on a variety of issues and member networking opportunities.

Leadership Plant City Committee
Responsible for the program that introduces potential new leaders to various areas of the community, including business, education, recreation, government, and tourism.

Business After Hours Program
Provides Chamber members with opportunities to promote their businesses by networking with other members.

New Teacher Coffee Subcommittee
Responsoble for the annual breakfast welcoming new teachers to the Plant City area.

For detailed information on any Division, Council, Committee, or Program, please e-mail the Chamber of Commerce with your inquiry.
Thank you!

Commercial/NonResidential Committee
Studies and makes recommendations for improvement in the existing and future commercial/nonresidential needs in the Plant City area.

Residential Committee
Studies and makes recommendations for improvement in the existing and future residential needs in the Plant City area.

Transportation Committee
Studies and makes recommendations for improvement in the existing and future transportation infrastructure of the growing Plant City area.

To obtain an Application for Membership please phone or e-mail the Chamber.