Published: Oct 1, 2020
CEP Named 2020 National Chamber of the Year
The Ocala/ Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership (CEP) has been named Chamber of the Year by ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
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The Ocala/ Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership (CEP) has been named Chamber of the Year by ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Published: Jan 24, 2024
BroadRange Logistics Expands Operations with Strategic Lease of 350,000 Sq. Ft. Facility in Ocala/Marion County Commerce Park
BroadRange Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end warehousing and fulfillment services, proudly announces the lease of a newly constructed 350,000 sq. ft. speculative building within the Ocala/Marion County Commerce Park.
Published: Jan 23, 2024
CEP Announces New Vice President of Business Creation
The Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership is pleased to announce its new Vice President of Business Creation, Evelyn Reyes.
Published: Jan 22, 2024
CEP Announces New Director of Business Advocacy
The Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership is pleased to announce its new Director of Business Advocacy, Kelli Holt.
Published: Dec 21, 2023
Rowland and Vanderhoof Graduate from the Advanced Economic Development Leadership (AEDL) Program
Bart Rowland, Vice President of Job Creation, for the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership, and Tim Vanderhoof, Director of Business Attraction, for Lake Economic Area Development (LEAD) Partnership recently completed the Advanced Economic Development Leadership executive education program and have been awarded the Economic Development Master Practitioner certificate.
Published: Nov 30, 2023
The Ocala Metro CEP Announces the Creation of the Ocala Metro Catalyst Fund
The Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership has established a new entity to address the growing need for small business capital and support. This new organization and its loan offerings will complement the already robust entrepreneurial programming and technical assistance offered by the Ocala Metro CEP.
Published: Nov 6, 2023
Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership Foundation Receives a $30,000 Grant from Truist Foundation to Support Inclusive Entrepreneurship
The Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership Foundation announced it has been awarded a $30,000 grant from Truist Foundation to support inclusive entrepreneurship efforts in the Ocala Metro area.
Published: Sep 1, 2023
Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership, Kevin T. Sheilley and Tamara Fleischhaker Earn Elite Certification
Kevin T. Sheilley, Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership (CEP) President & CEO, and Tamara Fleischhaker, Chief Experience Officer, have been designated as a Certified Chamber Executives (CCE) by ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Published: Aug 18, 2023
Duke Energy Awards the Ocala Metro CEP Foundation with $25,000 Economic Development Grant
The Ocala Metro CEP Foundation received a $25,000 grant from Duke Energy to support economic development strategic planning and targeted industry outreach efforts.
Published: Jan 24, 2023
Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program Brings Economic Development Benefits to the Ocala Metro
Duke Energy Florida announced it has identified four locations in Franklin, Highlands and Marion counties for inclusion in its 2022 Site Readiness Program to evaluate and prepare industrial site opportunities for economic development investments.