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Commerce flourishes
LE E S B URG: IN THE CENTER OF IT ALL
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he Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce is a vital entity that focuses on building business— from starting businesses to helping existing ones expand or sustain, all depending on the goal of the business. “We do all this while offering a friendly welcome to visitors, residents and potential residents alike looking for information about the beautiful city of Leesburg,” says Sandi Moore, executive director of the chamber. Working with operations manager Danielle Parker, Sandi says the chamber has a finger on the pulse of the community’s needs and what businesses need to be successful. At the Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce, advocacy is the No. 1 role. “We are here for our businesses to listen, to help guide and to fight for what they need, whether that is facilitating ways for the education systems to improve or facilitating a business owner to sit in front of each city department head to work out a problem,” Sandi says.
The chamber also offers networking opportunities for businesses and a virtual presence. Utilizing all social media platforms and having a stellar website, the chamber will help grow your business’ search engine optimization (SEO). In the networking world, there are a variety of options, including face-toface and virtual networking. Businesses can decide what works best for them, and the chamber has it covered. The Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to say that its focus every day is building strong business, strong community and, ultimately, a strong Leesburg. Visit the Welcome Center downtown or leesburgchamber.com. LOCAL TV Broadcasting since 2005, LakeFront TV is dedicated to providing information and programming for viewers in Lake County. A variety of programs on the schedule appeal to residents of Leesburg. They can see monthly updates from the mayor,
city commission meetings, information from various organizations and civic groups, news from the city, interviews with celebrities who come to town and many other programs. Viewers also can find exercise and health videos, as well as videos of local events like parades and festivals. Awardwinning LakeFront TV has entertainment and educational programming for all ages. LakeFront TV is available on Xfinity channel 22, Prism channel 21 and Spectrum channel 497, or subscribe at youtube.com.
