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…
Even During These Slow Times, Local Business Continues To Speed Along by Kevin J. Kieft, President/CEO Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council Every Tuesday, I host a call with the city leaders, both in the private and public sector, where we discuss the various happenings and…
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…
Leadership Lake Wales Graduates Class 23 During Ceremony At American Legion Post by James Coulter During a trip to Tallahassee, David Black, Sergeant at the Lake Wales Police Department, and many other local residents had the opportunity to take a tour of the State Capitol. Their tour included the House…