Ocala Business Leaders, Inc.

Good morning, Ocala! Join us for breakfast and networking NOW at Ocala Police Dept's community room. Thank you, Sipping Grounds Downtown!

Hello Ocala!
On Wednesday, July 10th, we were pleased to have Drew Parks of Crime Stoppers with us. Drew shared information about the important work the organization does for Marion County. Thank you to ALL who serve to protect our community. If you suspect a crime of any kind, please feel confident in your anonymity when you contact Crime Stoppers. You could also be compensated for your tip. To learn more, please visit https://ocalacrimestoppers.com/

Happy Friday, Ocala! In addition to an informative (and eye-opening!) presentation by Franklyn Duporte with All Dry Services of Ocala & The Villages, we had a surprise visit by Ocala Police Department Major Greg Martin who shared some wisdom on what it means to be a true Leader.

Of course, we thank Franklyn for sharing information on his business and the benefits of choosing All Dry. Just because you don’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there! If you have damage (or think you might have!) due to humidity, dampness, or leaks, please call All Dry asap!

We would also like to extend our thanks to OPD for allowing us to continue to utilize their Community Room, and to Major Martin for taking time out of his busy day to spend a few minutes with us.

Next up, Wed, July 24th – Tony Clayton, representing Ocala Electric Utility, will provide us with an update from OEU!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Good morning! Breakfast is ready! Come join us right now at Ocala Police Department's community room. All Dry Services of Ocala & The Villages is presenting.
Thank you, Sipping Grounds Downtown for providing the yummy meal!

Hi, Ocala! Please join us at the Ocala Police Department's community room on Wednesday morning, July 17th! Presenting to us will be Franklyn Duporte with All Dry Services of Ocala & The Villages. Breakfast is available at 7am, meeting begins at 7:30am. See you there!

Good morning, Ocala! We hope you're off somewhere relaxing enjoying the 4th of July holiday week! 🎆🎇🎉

As a reminder, there is NO OBL networking meeting this week.

We'll see you on the 10th!

🔥This morning was AWESOME!!!🔥

We had the opportunity to prepare breakfast for the kids and staff at the Arnette House.

We met some amazing kids who were very appreciative that we were there. Thank you to all who participated.

If you're interested in volunteering, we plan on making this a monthly event. Below are the dates for the next few months.

✅July 27th
✅August 24th
✅September 28th

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hearing from Meet County Commissioner Matt McClain, (Marion County, District 3). Matt shared with us the state of the county as well as his passion for the wellbeing of the county residents as well as faith and family. To learn more about Matt and his initiatives, please visit his website at https://matt-mcclain.com/.

Also, we presented Linda Norman, President & Founder of VOCAL, with the funds we raised at our May 18th Mini-Golf Tournament.

We appreciate the members and guests who attended the breakfast and welcome others to join us on Wednesday, July 10 – 7:00 – 8:30am, in the Community Room of the Ocala Police Department.

We will NOT be meeting on Wednesday, July 3rd. We’re wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July!

Join us for our weekly breakfast on Wednesday, June 26th, at Ocala Police Department. 7:00 - 8:30am.

Matt McClain will be our guest speaker to share with us his plans for Marion County, District 3.

We'll present VOCAL - Voices of Change Animal League, Ocala with the funds we raised at our mini-golf tournament.

OBL is a 501(c)(4), social welfare organization, and we thrive on helping those in need within our community. Join us for breakfast and see for yourself what we are all about. 🫶

Congratulations to one of our members, Angie Peters, for being awarded Citizen of the Month by the Mayor! Thank you for all that you do for our community!

We had a great time last night at Gator's Dockside! Thank you, Jerry Abis The Fun-Gi's Cleaning Service for hosting! Thanks to everyone who came out. We hope to see you next Wednesday morning for breakfast at Ocala Police Department.

We had an amazing time raising funds for VOCAL - Voices of Change Animal League, Ocala on May 18th! We at OBL send warmest thanks to the event volunteers, sponsors, donors, and players! A special thanks to Easy Street Family Fun Center at Funworks for hosting us and to Breakfast Station Ocala for feeding us! Enjoy these pics from the day.

Stay tuned for our next fundraiser: OBL's 2nd Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament, being held at Ocala Golf Club on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Put it on your calendar - registration and sponsorships will open soon!

(Please feel free to tag others!)

All Dry Services of Ocala & The Villages
Ferrentino & Son, LLC
Walts Brake & More
Sunshine Air Conditioning, Inc.
Yandle Building Materials, Inc.
Shamrock Security Systems
Gators Dockside Ocala
The Fun-Gi's Cleaning Service
Roy Dowless
Ocala Business Brokers, Inc.
Hightower & Hightower, P.A.
Miller and Sons Plumbing
Gray Realty
Dillon Media Group

Matt McClain
Mainstreet Community Bank of Florida
Technology Systems / Jon Clark
Breakfast Station Ocala
Steve Shives for Florida State Representative District 27
The Ocala Design Group
Construction
Angie Peters
Franklyn Duporte
Bobby Myrick
Connie Ann Pendleton
Robert Heagy III
Jerry Abis
Jean Henning
Torres
Diane Leaf E Kornuszko
Carol Alvey
Clinton Grubbs
Edward Cicc Ferrentino
Peake Thompson Wilson

MANY THANKS TO EVERYONE!

Please join us this Wednesday morning at the Ocala Police Department (our temporary location for the summer), 402 S. Pine Avenue. Our presenter will be Jon Clark with LTC Technology Systems. Arrive at 7am for breakfast; the meeting is from 7:30-8:30. We look forward to meeting you!

Sunshine Air Conditioning did a ‘Boo’ up job for their Social Networking party las night! Here are some somwhat scary photos!

If you need better audio sound in your vehicle or window tinting, Ocala Car and Audio is the place to go! Thanks Bruce for a great informercial this morning!

Join us Wednesday November 1st for Debra Jenkins of Bird Insurance Services' infomercial. Debra will give you the assurance she can help you with your commercial insurance needs! 7-8 AM. Open networking from 6:30-7 and 8-8:30 AM

Another great informercial by Ross Lehman and OBL breakfast!!

Networking Event hosted by Sunshine Air Conditioning Mark your calendars for the October OBL Evening Networking Event hosted by Sunshine Air Conditioning. This will be a fun, Halloween-themed event. Costumes encouraged. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. (Arrive at the Guest/Visitor gate and mention you are with the Sunshine/OBL Mixer.)

Join us this Wednesday as Ross Lehman educates us on all things for retirement health care. He can take the sting out of all the information and help you feel better about your health care decisions at the age of 65 and beyond! 7-8 AM

Ocala Business leaders has the State Of the Club report every second Tuesday and then we always have a fun working activity!

Ocala Business Leaders First Annual Golf Tournament Sponsors and team Champions for Champions our charity.

Thank you for all the teams who played at the First Annual OBL Golf Tournment.

And the winners are for the First Annual OBL Golf Tournament:
1st Place Score of 54 $500: Team Pyranha, Inc: Tom, Ben, Doug and Shawn (not shown)
2nd Place Score of 55 (scorecard playoff) $300: Team Phillips Dodge
Michael, Bill, Casey, Chase (not shown).
3rd Place Score 55 $200 Team Tax Savers of Florida-Donated back to the club: Sam, Charles, Beau, Zach and owner Charlene Wheeler
Longest Drive $250 Sponsored by CGB Construction: Corey Liles
Closest To The Pin $250 Sponsored by Sunshine Air Conditioning : Beau Clymer- Donated back to club.

Thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers for making this a successful event!

Bonjour friends! Do you have your tickets for the 16th Annual Applaud the Arts: Soirée de Lumière yet?! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY-BIRD PRICE, AS TICKET PRICES WILL GO UP AFTER 09/30!

Let's celebrate the ARTS together on October 14! Your ticket includes entry to the event at the Appleton Museum of Art, a champagne toast, heavy hors d'oeuvres by La Casella Catering, a cash bar, professional photo ops, live painters, interactive art & light experiences by Oniram Productions, Inc., live music by Becky Baby & the Oak Trio band, and the best pARTy in town, all while we acknowledge this year's cultural grant recipients, and Art Award winners.

Put on your best French-inspired outfits and join us!

Visit the link to get your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annual-applaud-the-arts-soiree-de-lumiere-tickets-624027341577

Thank you Magnolia Family Urgent Care for being the leader in health care for Marion County!

Welcome True Force Roofing as a Hole Sponsor for Ocala Busines Leaders first annual golf tournament!!

Come on out to the Ocala Business Leaders breakfast networking meeting and learn how the the Magnolia Family Urgent Care and take care of you and your family! 7-8 AM. Open networking 6:30-7 and 8-8:30.

Today, Champions for Champions, our charity, for the First Annual Ocala Business Leaders golf tournament, came and spoke to our members today! It was great to meet and hear from some of the special people there!

Come join us if you want to learn more what the Ocala Business Leaders is all about ! Are you a Business leader? Then this is a must attend!
Every Wednesday at the Ocala Golf Club on E. Silver Springs Boulevard. 7-8 AM open networking a half hour before and after. We even serve breakfast!

Join us this Wednesday for one of our Community Partners, Champions for Champions, who will show and tell us all the wonderful good works they do there! You might even meet a few Champions!
7-8 AM

Kayla Stephens with Miller's Plumbing will be our infomercial this Wednesday at 7-8 AM. Join us for open networking 6:30-7 and 8-8:30.