Chamber Business After Hours
January 13th • 5:30-7:30p
Join us at Habitat's new location
8055 Overseas Hwy. Lots of food, drinks & fun!
Chamber Luncheon
January 19th • Noon-1p
Guest Speaker: Josh Mothner discussing Marathon’s
workforce and affordable housing solution
Welcome New Chamber Members!
REALTY EXECUTIVES FLORIDA KEYS
GIDGET JACKSON
7999 Overseas Hwy Ste 1
Marathon, FL 33050
Tel: 305-767-1297 Fax: 800-764-0548
[email protected]
KATHY LANCASTER PHOTOGRAPHY
PO BOX 510012
Key Colony Beach, FL 33051
Tel: 305-731-4722
[email protected]
TREVOR'S MOBILE AUTO DETAILING
Keys Wide, FL
Tel: 305-338-2678
[email protected]
JOHN MASLAR (INDIVIDUAL)
ROB STOBER, ATTORNEY AT LAW
90130 OLD HIGHWAY • TAVERNIER, FL 33070
Tel: 305-852-8440 Fax: 305-852-8848
[email protected]
PHOENIX RISING ISLAND ADVENTURES
KEYS WIDE, FL
Tel: 305-834-0801
[email protected]
GLITTERATI
5800 Overseas Hwy • Marathon, FL 33050
Tel: 305-922-2906
[email protected]
THE ANGLER'S CLOSET
2920 Overseas Hwy • Marathon, FL 33050
Tel: Phone Fax: Fax
[email protected]
KEY WEST HOSPITALITY INNS
913 Duval St. • Key West, FL 33040
Tel: 305-296-4275
[email protected]
KEY COLONY FISHING & BOATING CLUB
PO BOX 510877
KEY COLONY BEACH, FL 33051
Tel: 305-394-5197
[email protected]
Chamber Member Recap
New Members This Month:
Total Members:
11
550
Visitor Center Recap
Total Members:
101
SUSIE ADASKA (INDIVIDUAL)
Chamber Ambassadors:
Anne O’Bannon, Mike Kiraly, Mike Puto, Sandra Bradshaw, Kristen Livengood, Kirsten Difender, Trish Hintze, and Kyle Samess
Chamber Email/Internet
Marketing Program
Please email or call for more information on
our newest marketing program! We will be
sending out monthly email blasts to a growing list of visitors (14,000+) and travel writers
(300+). The email blast will consist of up to 20
business listings (includes picture/logo, contact info and website link) as well as a calendar of events. This blast is a great way to get
noticed by travel writers and potential visitors.
The cost is only $35/month to participate.
(305) 743-5417 or
[email protected]
Member Meetings
Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at
12:00pm at the Marathon Yacht Club
BPW/Marathon meets the 1st Thursday of
each month. 5:30pm at Faro Blanco/Hyatt
Place
Zonta Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of every
month at 5:30pm at the Marathon Yacht Club
Habitat for Humanity meets the 3rd
Thursday of each month at 6pm at San Pablo
Church Hall
Marathon Lions Club meets the 4th Monday
of every month at the Elks Lodge
Keys AHEC Senior Fitness Classes (ages
55+) at Key Colony City Hall Every Tuesday,
Thursday & Saturday at 8am Call 305-7437111 ext 204
VISITOR CENTER STATISTICS
November 2015
Total Number of Visitors
Daily average
Arriving W/O Reservations
Top State
Top Country
1,970
69
32%
Florida
Canada
Member Referral Program
Anytime a current member of the Chamber
successfully refers another business to join,
they will receive $25 in “Chamber Bucks!”
Chamber Bucks can be used to attend
monthly luncheon meetings or for advertising opportunities through our website or
newsletter.
Marathon High School is in the process of distributing local scholarship
information to current seniors that are candidates for graduation in June 2016. Any community organizations/businesses wanting to provide a scholarship opportunity for
the 2016 Graduating class can contact Cathy Grostefon at 305-289-2480 Ext: 55310 or by email
[email protected]. Local scholarships are essential to the needs of many seniors as they further their education
at multiple technical schools, community colleges and universities. Thank you for your past support. We look forward to any
continued support you may grant our graduating seniors.
In Other News...
Please call/email and let us know about upcoming events or community news for our newsletter, social media pages and online
calendar. Or take advantage of our advertising opportunities with a flyer or ad space!
305-743-5417 or [email protected]
Or Submit Your Own Event! Now YOU can submit your own events to our online calendar. Visit www.floridakeysmarathon.com
and Click to Submit Your Event or call the Chamber for details.
The “Fresh From Florida” campaign helps Florida seafood companies market their
products using a very recognizable logo which is displayed on packaging and signage and
in a variety of print and electronic media. This logo associates the member's products with
Florida's worldwide image of excellence. The Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, works diligently to make buyers aware of where to find Florida
seafood and keep it in the forefront of the food industry. A statewide marketing campaign
to increase public awareness of seafood's central role in Florida's economy reaches consumers through television ads, national magazine advertising, sporting events and local
seafood festivals. When consumers buy “Fresh From Florida” seafood, they are helping to
strengthen their local economy by supporting long-term sustainability of domestic fisheries and protecting them for future generations. www.freshfromflorida.com
Rentals in Paradise, Inc. is a real estate management company, established
in 2014, that rents vacation rental homes and long-term, year-round rentals in the
Middle Keys. Rentals are fully equipped homes with all the amenities and a sense
of being at home not often found in hotel rooms. There are many options to
choose from, such as condominiums, townhouses, single family homes, or a half
duplexes. Rental areas include in Duck Key, Grassy Key, Key Colony Beach and
Marathon.
“My key to success is treating people the way I would want to be treated,” said
owner Katie Ullrich, who added being responsive to her clients' needs is of upmost importance. “Finding great tenants and making a connection with them will keep them as annual renters, or will have them referring others to my
company.”
Her services are professional and knowledgeable. “I will always provide my clients with proper services, a clean
home and 24-hour management,” she said. (Ullrich is also a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. )
Phone Number: 305-879-2543 • Website: rentalsinmarathonkey.com • Email: [email protected]
Kathy Lancaster
FL Keys Sports Photography
305-731-5886 • www.KathyLancaster.com
Commissioned Bookings
Executive
Membership Circle
Starfish Level
Fishermen’s Community Hospital
The Art Studio • Marlin Bay Yacht Club
Angelfish Level
Iberia Bank • First State Bank
Hawks Cay • BB&T Bank
Florida Keys Media • Blue Spearit
Seahorse Level
Marathon Marina & Boatyard
Florida By Water • Centennial Bank
2016 will be as Sinatra said, “THE BEST IS YET TO COME”
I hope you all had a great Holiday and New Year! We had a great 2nd annual Florida Keys Craft Beer & Bubbly Fest, thank
you to our sponsors, volunteers, supporters, and our event partner, The Rotary Club of Marathon. We hope you all had the
opportunity to get out there and partake in our event, and of course that you were able to sample some libations while
having a great experience.
2016 has some great things in store for us, so let's list them out:
1) Marriott Courtyard Resort; scheduled to open around Jan-Feb of 2016, will provide yet another brand new, name brand resort for our visitors.
2) Marathon Airport Port of Entry (Customs/Immigration) will also open around Jan-Feb of 2016. Allowing for locals and visitors to travel internationally to and from Marathon
Airport, by air or by sea! This new, exciting service, of which your Marathon Chamber Board donated $25,000 towards; will have a huge economic effect on our businesses
and community, now and for many years to come.
3) Adult/professional Educational Opportunities for you, our valued members. Your Marathon Chamber plans on offering a plethora of educational seminars for you and your
staff this year. The Board has increased our continuing education scholarships up to $5,000! Please stay tuned as to when applications go out to you and fellow members.
4) Holiday Business Decorating Program: The Board has heard our community's cry for a more festive Marathon; we plan on coming up with a program that will help our great
community reach its potential during the 2016 holiday season.
5) Our annual Business Beautification Grant Program will be back for its sixth year, where we will award ten (10), $2,000.00 grants for selected business-members who will be
improving their façade. The Board has also increase this to even better award our business-members who strive to improve Marathon's visual appeal.
6) Angler & Ale: Hawks Cay resort's newest restaurant set to open to the public in early 2016!
Thank you again for being a member of The Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce in 2015, and we hope you will stay with us in 2016. If you have any questions about your
membership renewal invoice please call us anytime. Want to know more about what the Marathon Chamber can do for you and your business? Please call us to set up an orientation/member benefits meeting; we will travel to your place of business if need be.
Here’s to a healthy, safe, and fruitful 2016!
Most Respectfully,
Daniel Samess, M.S. • Chief Executive Officer • Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce • 12222 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 • W: (305) 743-5417 / F: (305) 289-0183
Email: [email protected] • www.FloridaKeysMarathon.com • www.RelocateToTheFloridaKeys.com • www.MarathonSeafoodFestival.com
MARATHON EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
Jan 7-10
Wounded Warriors Soldier Ride Miami/Key West
Visit www.soldierride.org/keywest for route info
Help warriors cycle toward a better life
Jan 8
Florida Keys Celtic Festival Kilts in the Keys Party
Hosted by Marathon Grill & Ale House 5-7pm
Live music, food & ale.
Jan 18
Florida Keys Concert Association presents: The New Xavier
Cugat Orchesta. Performance at Marathon High School
Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 7pm, concert begins at
7:30pm. [email protected]
Jan 25
Florida Keys Concert Association presents: Trio Solisti
Doors open at 7pm, and concert begins at 7:30pm
Performance at San Pablo Catholic Church
[email protected]
Jan 19
Chamber Luncheon • Hosted by Castaway from noon-1pm $16
Please RSVP as space is limited
[email protected] or call 305-743-5417
Jan 29-31
15th Annual Winter Poker Run to Marathon
Offshore powerboats, exotic and classic cars, motorcycles and
private aircraft will travel from Miami to Marathon for a festive
weekend of horsepower in paradise. Free viewing of all
machines is open to the public at the Hyatt Place Faro Blanco
Yacht Club and Resort. www.flpowerboat.com
Contact: 954-545-1414
Jan 9-10
Florida Keys Celtic Festival
Presented by Saint Columba Episcopal Church & Celtic Heritage
Productions. Marathon Community Park Saturday 11am-8pm
Sunday 11am-7pm • Live music, celtic food, beer, vendors, kids
area and traditional irish activities throughout the day
Proceeds support the Hammock House Free After School
Program and Summer Camps
Jan 22-23
Inaugural Island Christian School Florida Keys Boat Show
Open to the public at Hawks Cay Resort 10am-5pm Free event,
donations accepted. Boat shoppers can test ride boats from
Yellowfin, SeaHunter, HydroSports, World Cat, NorTech, Deep
Impact, NauticStar, Statement and more.
Jan 13
Chamber Business After Hours
Hosted by Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys
8055 Overseas Hwy 5:30-7:30 • Great networking opportunity
for our members at Habitat's new location
Jan 23
No Name Key Bridge 5K Walk/Run
Race starts at 8am • $25/adult in advance. $30 day of.
$15/under 15 or $20 day of. Post-race celebration with refreshments, music, door prizes, 50/50 raffle. First 200 people to sign
up will receive a race t-shirt. Proceeds to help end domestic
violence in the Keys. Register online www.domesticabuseshelter.org 305-743-5452
Jan 14-Feb 6
Marathon Community Theater presents: Vania and Sonia and
Masha and Spike. For show times and ticket information:
305-743-0994 [email protected]
Jan 23
Marathon Garden Club Jamboree • 8:30am-3:30pm at MM50
Local plant experts will be on hand to answer questions.
Plants and orchids for sale, local vendors, jewelry, pottery,
rummage sale and fun! For more info: 305-743-4971
www.marathongardenclub.org
Jan 30
Family Fun Fest
Free event for all ages at Marathon Community Park 11a-3p
Jan 30
BPW Keysino Night
We're Putting on the Ritz at Key Colony Beach City Hall
$50/person includes gaming chips. All tickets are pre-sold.
Seating is limited. Speakeasy Doors open at 6pm
Professional gaming tables and dealers, keysino showgirls,
grand finale raffle, heavy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.
Proceeds and donations go to the BPW/Marathon Scholarship
Fund. Contact Kristen Brenner for more info 305-664-1453
Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce • 2015/2016 Board of Directors
Bill Kelly-Chairman of the Board
Kelly Electric
PO Box 523401 • Marathon Shores, FL 33052
305-743-6098/Cell 305-481-4366
[email protected]
Scott Newton-Director
Keys Grafix & Signs 305-743-7724
Key Colony Help Desk 305-942-3658
Town Square Mall
[email protected]
Matt Lawrence-Marketing Director
Hawks Cay Resort
61 Hawks Cay Blvd. • Duck Key, FL 33050
305-289-5127/Cell 330-321-3295
[email protected]
TJ Patterson-Chairman Elect
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
3421 Overseas Hwy • Marathon, FL 33050
305-852-2431/Cell 305-709-8530
[email protected]
Rich Malafy-Director
Law Offices of Campbell & Malafy
10887 Overseas Hwy • Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-2492/Fax 305-743-2432
[email protected]
Stacie Kidwell
Re/Max All Keys
10055 Overseas Hwy • Marathon, FL 33050
305-735-4095 Cell 305-731-9075
[email protected]
Ryan Elwell-Past Chairman
Royal Furniture
1757 Overseas Hwy • Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-4397/Cell 305-481-1791
[email protected]
Julie Johnson-Director
Time Out Magazine
PO Box 500087 • Marathon, FL 33050
305-289-3936/Cell 305-481-2614
[email protected]
Dustin Sedlak-Director
Kirk of the Keys Presbyterian Church
8877 Overseas Hwy • Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-4256/ Cell 305-890-6868
[email protected]
Steve Levine-Treasurer
Publix
5407 Overseas Hwy • Marathon, FL 33050
305-289-2920/Cell 305-240-2404
[email protected]
Chris Todd Young-Director
Habitat for Humanity
8055 Overseas Hwy • Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-9828/Cell 305-797-5779
[email protected]
Daniel Samess, CEO
Marathon Chamber of Commerce
12222 Overseas Hwy • Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-5417 • Cell 305-849-9688
[email protected]
Leigha Fox-Secretary
US 1 Radio/Florida Keys Media
30336 Overseas Hwy • Big Pine Key, FL 33043
305-872-9100/Cell 305-900-0749
[email protected]
Justin Bruland-Director
O.F.F/Organized Fishermen of Florida
PO Box 501064 • Marathon, FL 33050
305-481-4081 • [email protected]
Marathon Chamber After Hours
Chamber Business After Hours hosted by Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Santa & Mrs. Clause spread holiday joy throughout
the evening
Holiday Inn General Manager Heather Alexsa with Myriam Fishman getting in the
holiday spirit
Caiden met Santa, Mrs. Clause, the elves and the Grinch
Holiday Helpers accepted donated toys from our members
for Monroe County Sheriff’s office annual holiday toy drive
Marathon Chamber Luncheon hosted by Dockside Tropical Cafe
Chamber ladies Chelsey Stewart,
Jeanine Christiansen and
Sandra Bradshaw
Marathon Mayor Mark Senmartin, Josh Mothner of
Coldwell Banker Schmitt Realty, Brittany Norton and
Caitlyn Rogers of Faro Blanco and Samantha Mothner of
Coldwell Banker Schmitt Realty
Mallory Morton of Global Health
Connection, Kris Later and Steve
Schluter of the Marathon Jet Center
Becky Shifflett of First State Bank, Jamie Atkinson of
Miracle Ear of the Florida Keys, Joy Wilson of First State
Bank and Stacie Kidwell of Re/Max All Keys
Marathon Mayor Mark Senmartin spoke to the crowd
about the community