The Community Trustees are a group who have gone beyond the standard partnership in support of the Chamber.
Contributing much appreciated time and revenues, they benefit through added exposure in each and every chamber initiative. Their level of sponsorship serves to strengthen the
Chamber efforts in serving the community and the entire partnership base.
For information on becoming a Trustee, please call 352-383-2165.
In 2015, The Mount Dora Historic Train Depot celebrated its 100 year anniversary! The same year, a magnificent restoration was completed through the greatly appreciated generosity of The Mount Dora Community Trust.
A new roof, high exposed beam ceilings, warm and beautiful heart of pine flooring and the recreation of the old wooden sliding doors to the platform transformed the depot into a breathtaking site. It is the perfect setting for glamorous, intimate parties such as weddings, anniversaries and birthdays, but at the same time is the perfect facility for business meetings and corporate functions.
Reservation and Rates are available by calling the Chamber at 352-383-2165.
Public Tennis courts at Donnelly Park at 5th and Donnelly
Public Tennis courts at Lincoln Ave Community Park at 1200 N Unser
Public Frisbie Park at Lincoln Ave community Park at at 1200 N Unser
Mount Dora Ambassador Requirements
Requirements:
Minimum requirements for active partnership are necessary to insure a strong, visible, cohesive group.
The Expectations:
Complete an Ambassador application and be voted onto the Committee.
Attend a minimum one monthly committee meeting per quarter.
Attend a minimum of one Business after Hours per quarter.
Attend a minimum of one Business at Breakfast per quarter.
Attend as many Ribbon Cuttings as possible.
Notify the Ambassador Chair if unable to meet a scheduled commitment so that a substitute can be identified.
Chamber Sponsored Events:
Ambassadors should attend Chamber Events and assist in any way necessary. Events such as Taste In Mount Dora & Casino Night, Bicycle Festival, Mount Dora 2016, Light Up Mount Dora and other public venues are all well-attended by Chamber Partners as well as the general public. Ambassadors gain exposure, on-going recognition and are invaluable in greeting guests, introducing partners to one another (especially new partners) and contributing to the welcoming ambiance that is paramount for a successful occasion.
Ambassadors are an important asset to the Chamber and are held in the highest esteem. Thank you for wanting to join the team.
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To change information that the Chamber has on file, please complete the information below and submit. We will promptly respond to your update request.
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Partner 2 Partner Discount Offer
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Mount Dora
Post Office
United States Postal Service
Address:
711 N. Donnelly, Mount Dora, FL 32757 Phone Number: 352-383-4066
Each one of the Chamber staff is committed to ensuring that partner services and commitments are fully implemented and delivered. Partner benefits are paramount, and through the staff's dedication and continual partner out-reach, the on-going development of such is possible. Partners are not just Partners, they are family! They are family with whom strong ties and relationships have been established. Partners recognize and appreciate the relationships that they have with this loyal staff.
After graduating with an accounting & business administration degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Villegas spent the early portion of his professional career within the wireless telecommunications industry, working in sales management for nationwide/global companies such as Cingular and AT&T Wireless.
After moving to the Orlando, FL area in 2004 and working as a partner in a small business, he then joined the staff of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce in 2008 as the director of membership. During his tenure there he received multiple scholarships to attend the Institute for Organization Management (IOM), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s professional development program for Chamber and non-profit leadership, which he completed in 2015. Villegas was then elected to serve on the Institute’s Board of Regents for the Southeast Region where he continues to serve today. In 2016 he transitioned to the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce as Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, and subsequently was elected to serve on the volunteer Board of Directors for the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) in 2018.
In January 2019, Ray has now come onboard as the President of the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce. He is excited to work with the wonderful Chamber staff, Board of Directors, and Chamber Partners to collectively represent and push forward the Chamber mission to strengthen and positively impact the Mount Dora and Lake County communities as a whole!
Keri brings to the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 18 years of bookkeeping and administrative
support experience. She is a native Floridian who grew up in Maitland. Keri and her husband,
Gordon, moved to nearby Sorrento in 2000 to fulfill their desire of raising their two children in a
small town environment. She and her husband now reside in downtown Mount Dora. Keri loves her
position with the Chamber of Commerce and being involved with the community.
A native of Pittsburgh and having lived in five major metropolitan cities with a career in the
airline and travel agency industries, she and her husband of 38 years moved to Mount Dora in 2012.
“What a change. What a remarkable, fabulous and refreshing change!” Realizing that this town and
the people truly embrace new comers and tourists just as it does its longtime residents, it was
immediately clear that they had decided on the perfect place to call home.
Becoming part of the Chamber Team, with its unending support of community and business endeavors,
truly iced the cake!!!
Dennis is a native Floridian, having grown up in Winter Park. He served in the armed forces for a
brief period before beginning a 40-year career in local television advertising sales and management
with multiple stations throughout the country. Dennis resides in Mount Dora with his wife Cher and
Yorkshire Terrier, Brie. Dennis enjoys being involved in the community and working with the Mount
Dora Area Chamber of Commerce.
Pat grew up in the Hudson River Valley of New York. Moved to South Florida in 1976 with her
husband, four daughters and a Great Dane. Arrived in the Mount Dora Area in 2012 and is enjoying
her life here and working for the Mount Dora Chamber.
Katie was born and raised in Lake County and currently resides in Eustis. She attended all Tavares schools and Lake Sumter State College. She is thrilled to be a part of the Mount Dora Chamber team and is looking forward to working with the wonderful people of the community.
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