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Ribbon cuttings, Business After Hours, Connect Groups, workshops and signature events across the Florida Gateway region.
What’s coming up on the Gateway calendar.
Only dates the Chamber has published are marked confirmed. Recurring programs lead with their stated schedule, and the date shown for them is an expected one.
November 2026
- Expected
Healthcare Connect
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Expected Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026 (computed from the recurring schedule; not a confirmed date)
Referral-based networking group for healthcare professionals. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
- Schedule
- Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
- Date status
- Expected from the recurring schedule; confirm with the Chamber
December 2026
- Confirmed
Christmas Card Lane at Lake DeSoto
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · Lake DeSoto, Downtown Lake City
Stroll through Christmas Card Lane in Downtown Lake City — a beautiful display of oversized “Christmas Cards,” each uniquely decorated and sponsored by our local businesses.
- Schedule
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Location
- Lake DeSoto, Downtown Lake City
- Date status
- Published by the Chamber
- Expected
Healthcare Connect
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Expected Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026 (computed from the recurring schedule; not a confirmed date)
Referral-based networking group for healthcare professionals. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
- Schedule
- Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
- Date status
- Expected from the recurring schedule; confirm with the Chamber
- Expected
Thursday Connect
Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
Expected Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 (computed from the recurring schedule; not a confirmed date)
Structured referral group for members across industries. Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
- Schedule
- Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
- Date status
- Expected from the recurring schedule; confirm with the Chamber
January 2027
- Expected
Business After Hours
Fourth Thursday of each month, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Expected Thursday, Jan 28, 2027 (computed from the recurring schedule; not a confirmed date)
A relaxed monthly mixer held the fourth Thursday of each month, rotating among local venues. Light refreshments, real connections.
- Schedule
- Fourth Thursday of each month, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
- Time
- 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Location
- Rotating member venue
- Date status
- Expected from the recurring schedule; confirm with the Chamber
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Recurring programs all year long.
The Chamber’s regular rhythm of networking, ribbon cuttings and conversations with regional leaders.
Business After Hours
A relaxed monthly mixer at a different local venue each time.
4th Thursday monthly, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Program detailsConnect Groups
Referral-based groups that meet twice a month.
Healthcare Connect: 2nd & 4th Tuesday. Thursday Connect: 2nd & 4th Thursday.
Program details
Ribbon Cuttings
Mark your opening, expansion or anniversary with the community.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Program details
Coffee & Commerce
Bi-monthly mornings with state, regional and community leaders.
Bi-monthly, mornings
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Planning a milestone or hosting an event?
Ribbon cuttings, ground breakings and milestone celebrations are coordinated by the Chamber office. Reach out and we’ll help you get on the calendar.