2021: A New Year With New Possibilities by Kevin Kieft, President/CEO of the Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce and EDC A new year is finally upon us, and with it comes new possibilities, both for our country and our little city here in Lake Wales. The rollout of the…
How Economic Development Affects You by Kevin Kieft, President/CEO of the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce During any type of election you will hear potential office holders debate about the economy and of course “jobs, jobs, jobs”. If you are a person who works or consumes, you are part of…
And The Awards Go To. by Kevin Kieft, President/CEO of the Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce and EDC Happy holidays, everyone! Around the middle of the year, the Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual awards ceremony. The awards honor citizens and businesses who've made a big…
AdventHealth: One Year Towards Creating A Healthier Community by Kevin Kieft, President/CEO Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce Healthcare access is one of the most crucial aspects of building and maintaining a healthy and prosperous community. If you get sick, you want doctors you can visit. If you get hurt, you…
Lake Wales IHOP Dedicates New Location With Ribbon Cutting by James Coulter Whether you call them 'pancakes' or 'flapjacks', you're more than welcome to eat your fill of them at the new International House of Pancakes (IHOP) location in Lake Wales. The newly-relocated IHOP dedicated its new location along US…