Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership

Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership Vision: To be a model of excellence for what a 21st Century Chamber should be and do

Mission: To be the catalyst for a prosperous community by serving as the Voice of the Business Community and providing a positive Return on Investment for our partners.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธโœ‚๏ธ A delicious new addition to Paddock Market!Congratulations to LeShell's Cafe on their ribbon cutting and grand open...
06/12/2026

๐Ÿฝ๏ธโœ‚๏ธ A delicious new addition to Paddock Market!

Congratulations to LeShell's Cafe on their ribbon cutting and grand opening. We were thrilled to celebrate this exciting milestone and welcome them to Ocala's growing culinary community.

Be sure to stop by, enjoy a meal, and support this fantastic local business! ๐ŸŽ‰

โœจ The CEP family just got a little bigger!Please help us welcome our newest partners by dropping them a like, comment, o...
06/12/2026

โœจ The CEP family just got a little bigger!

Please help us welcome our newest partners by dropping them a like, comment, or friendly hello below. ๐Ÿ‘‹

Great American Self Storage of Ocala
Four Smokes Southern Barbeque LLC

Every new partnership strengthens our business community, and we're excited to see what these organizations accomplish.

Interested in joining the CEP? Let's start the conversation:
๐Ÿ“ž 352-629-8051
๐ŸŒ OcalaCEP.com

Thank you to Heart of Florida Health Center , our Social Media Presenting Sponsor, for helping us celebrate local business success.

The room was full, the conversations were flowing, and the connections were real. ๐ŸคThank you to everyone who joined us f...
06/11/2026

The room was full, the conversations were flowing, and the connections were real. ๐Ÿค

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Networking University! What's the best networking advice you've ever received? Drop it below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ† The Weekly Buzz is officially award-winning! Recognized by the ACCE with an Award of Excellence, this national honor h...
06/11/2026

๐Ÿ† The Weekly Buzz is officially award-winning! Recognized by the ACCE with an Award of Excellence, this national honor highlights the incredible work of our in-house team (Jessica Gilbert, Noah Paradiso, and Tom James) in keeping the Ocala Metro informed, engaged, and connected. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/mue9dfyk

โœ‚๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ Snip, snap, and let the swag begin!We had a blast celebrating the ribbon-cutting for Got Schwag? Wishing their team ...
06/09/2026

โœ‚๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ Snip, snap, and let the swag begin!

We had a blast celebrating the ribbon-cutting for Got Schwag? Wishing their team continued success as they help businesses and organizations stand out in style. Thanks to everyone who joined us for the celebration! ๐ŸŽŠ

Hear directly from the candidates. Ask questions. Stay informed.Join us for the Marion County Candidate Forum, where can...
06/09/2026

Hear directly from the candidates. Ask questions. Stay informed.

Join us for the Marion County Candidate Forum, where candidates for County Commission, School Board, and the Florida House of Representatives will have the opportunity to share their perspectives with the community.

๐Ÿ“… Thursday, June 25, 2026
๐Ÿ•• 6:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Ocala's Marion Theatre

Can't attend in person? Watch live on TV20 WCJB or stream on YouTube.

Questions for the candidates? Submit them in advance using the QR code below.

Hosted by the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership and presented by Progress Marion.

Great conversations, new connections, and valuable time spent with fellow leaders from across our community.This monthโ€™s...
06/08/2026

Great conversations, new connections, and valuable time spent with fellow leaders from across our community.

This monthโ€™s ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต, sponsored by PNC, brought together our executive-level partners at the Reilly Arts Center for an afternoon of networking, idea-sharing, and relationship-building. These gatherings provide a unique opportunity for leaders to connect with one another, strengthen partnerships, and continue working together to move the Ocala Metro forward.

Make plans to join us for ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ณ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€, hosted by the Paddock Mall!One of the CEPโ€™s longest-running networking t...
06/08/2026

Make plans to join us for ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ณ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€, hosted by the Paddock Mall!

One of the CEPโ€™s longest-running networking traditions, Business After Hours brings partners together to build relationships, share ideas, and enjoy casual networking with fellow CEP partners.

We look forward to seeing you there.

06/08/2026

This week on The Buzz, we're highlighting a new initiative that's helping connect Marion County classrooms with real-world career opportunities.

Hear how local educators are getting a firsthand look at the industries shaping our community and why expanding career awareness can make a lasting impact on students' futures. Plus, learn about an upcoming event designed to help local businesses navigate the rapidly evolving world of AI.

Catch all the details in this episode of The Weekly Buzz in partnership with Florida Express Waste & Recycling and WCJB TV20 News.

A special thanks to our social media sponsor Heart of Florida Health Center.

๐ŸŽ‰ A fresh week means even more amazing businesses joining the CEP family!Help us roll out the red carpet and give our ne...
06/05/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ A fresh week means even more amazing businesses joining the CEP family!

Help us roll out the red carpet and give our newest CEP Partners a warm welcome in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘

Barwick Banking Company
Spire Homes

Interested in growing your network, increasing your visibility, and connecting with Marion Countyโ€™s thriving business community? Become a CEP Partner today!

๐Ÿ“ž 352-629-8051
๐ŸŒ OcalaCEP.com

Thank you to the CEP's Social Media Presenting Sponsor, Heart of Florida Health Center, for helping us celebrate and support our local business community!

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310 SE 3rd Street
Ocala, FL
34471

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