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“Community Makers” are those who make meaningful contributions into our community; EMERGE Lakeland is an active organization making it happen for their members in our city. As a dynamic group of young Lakeland professionals, they engage in a dual purpose to expand their territory of influence and to bring fresh ideas into the local business landscape. Birthed in December of 2003 as a cooperative effort of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Central Florida EMERGE offered the opportunity to retain young professionals and provide them with valuable support to flourish in their own community. As a philanthropic city with a passion for service it is no accident that EMERGE fits right-in with their energy and passion for all things Lakeland. EMERGE Serves one of their signature events, educating members on how to serve in non-profit and community service organization. Additional events include: The EMERGing Race – This Amazing Race style event that takes place every Fall allows teams of four to compete in a series of games at local businesses. One team will be crowned the winners of the EMERGing Race! Follow the Leaders – This event offers an opportunity to gain experience from business leaders in and around our local community. The EMERGE Gala & Annual Meeting - The EMERGE Lakeland Annual Gala is an elegant evening held each fall, celebrating the organization’s achievements for the year, individual recognitions, and a formal “passing of the gavel” to the following year’s leadership. EMERGE Lakeland is a membership driven organization with a diverse group of individuals working together in honing their own skills and collaborating with peers in five main committees: Marketing, Professional Development, Volunteer, Events and Membership. Details can be found www.emergelakeland.org “If you're a young professional and are interested in business connections, new friends, or ways to get plugged into the Lakeland community, EMERGE Lakeland is for you!” (EMERGElakeland.org)
“Community Makers” are those who make meaningful contributions into our community; EMERGE Lakeland is an active organization making it happen for their members in our city. As a dynamic group of young Lakeland professionals, they engage in a dual purpose to expand their territory of influence and to bring fresh ideas into the local business landscape.
Birthed in December of 2003 as a cooperative effort of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Central Florida EMERGE offered the opportunity to retain young professionals and provide them with valuable support to flourish in their own community.
As a philanthropic city with a passion for service it is no accident that EMERGE fits right-in with their energy and passion for all things Lakeland. EMERGE Serves one of their signature events, educating members on how to serve in non-profit and community service organization. Additional events include:
The EMERGing Race – This Amazing Race style event that takes place every Fall allows teams of four to compete in a series of games at local businesses. One team will be crowned the winners of the EMERGing Race!
Follow the Leaders – This event offers an opportunity to gain experience from business leaders in and around our local community.
The EMERGE Gala & Annual Meeting - The EMERGE Lakeland Annual Gala is an elegant evening held each fall, celebrating the organization’s achievements for the year, individual recognitions, and a formal “passing of the gavel” to the following year’s leadership.
EMERGE Lakeland is a membership driven organization with a diverse group of individuals working together in honing their own skills and collaborating with peers in five main committees: Marketing, Professional Development, Volunteer, Events and Membership. Details can be found www.emergelakeland.org
“If you're a young professional and are interested in business connections, new friends, or ways to get plugged into the Lakeland community, EMERGE Lakeland is for you!” (EMERGElakeland.org)