Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Tue, Feb 10
ProDev Committee Meeting
The Joinery
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Feb 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Joinery, 640 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Empowering young professionals through programs that spark growth, build skills, and strengthen Lakeland’s future.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Feb 11
Marketing + Events Committee Meeting
Catapult Lakeland
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Feb 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Catapult Lakeland, 502 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
The Events & Marketing committees meet together to plan and promote upcoming Events for EMERGE throughout 2026.
Thu, Feb 12
EMERGE 2026 Membership Drive
Rooftop Garden Bar - Bonnet Springs Park
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Feb 12, 2026, 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM
Rooftop Garden Bar - Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Spgs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815, USA
The 2026 Membership Drive is a relaxed, high‑vibe night to meet new people, find your place, and get the inside scoop on what EMERGE is all about.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Feb 18
Volunteer Committee Meeting
Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects
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Feb 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects, 625 E Orange St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Join us as we discuss and plan for our upcoming volunteer efforts in 2026.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Feb 20
Membership Committee Meeting
Publix Super Market at Lake Miriam
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Feb 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Publix Super Market at Lake Miriam, 4730 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813
Membership Matters: Drive Growth and Expand the EMERGE Community
Membership Offer
Thu, Feb 26
Network & Chill
Palace Pizza Patio (Downtown)
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Feb 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Palace Pizza Patio (Downtown), 114 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Ready to meet new people without the pressure? Network & Chill is back! Think speed‑dating, but for building your Lakeland crew. You’ll rotate through quick, fun conversations with other young professionals, make connections faster than you expected, and maybe even walk away with a few new friends.
Multiple Dates
Tue, Mar 03
EMERGing Book Club
CORE Wealth Advisors (downtown)
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Mar 03, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
CORE Wealth Advisors (downtown), 124 Florida Ave S, 4th floor, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
If personal growth is your thing, this is your event. Join EMERGE’s book club. We’re kicking things off with The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Grab your copy and come grow with us.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Jul 08
Marketing Committee Meeting
Catapult Lakeland
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Jul 08, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Catapult Lakeland, 502 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Share. Engage. Inspire.
Sat, Dec 05
Christmas Cards & Cocoa
COhatch Lakeland
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Dec 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
COhatch Lakeland, 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Come join the fun at "Christmas Cards & Cocoa," a special family friendly event put together by the EMERGE Lakeland's Volunteer Committee!
Thu, Jan 22
Gospel Village Outreach BBQ
Gospel Village
Details
Jan 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Gospel Village, 1109 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
This is an opportunity to not only serve the homeless of our community but to engage with them as fellow human beings, reinforcing the message that they are not alone in their journey from homelessness.
Thu, Dec 11
Bucs vs Falcons Watch Party
Duke's Brewhouse
Details
Dec 11, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Duke's Brewhouse, 4960 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813, USA
Join us for a casual Bucs game watch party at Dukes!
Multiple Dates
Wed, Dec 10
Marketing Committee Meeting
CoHatch
Details
Dec 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
CoHatch, 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
The Events & Marketing committees will meet together to plan and promote upcoming Events for EMERGE throughout 2025.
Sun, Nov 23
Bucs vs Rams Watch Party
Duke's Brewhouse
Details
Nov 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Duke's Brewhouse, 4960 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813, USA
Join us for a casual Bucs game watch party at Dukes!
Sat, Nov 22
The Margarita Ball
Lake Mirror
Details
Nov 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Lake Mirror, Lake Mirror, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
The Lakeland Margarita Society is hosting their annual Margarita Ball on Lake Mirror to collect toys for kids in need.
Sat, Nov 22
Christmas Cards & Cocoa
COhatch Lakeland
Details
Nov 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
COhatch Lakeland, 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Come join the fun at "Christmas Cards & Cocoa," a special family friendly event put together by the EMERGE Lakeland's Volunteer Committee!
Thu, Nov 20
Biz & Brew at Duke's Brewhouse
Duke's Brewhouse
Details
Nov 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Duke's Brewhouse, 4960 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813, USA
Enjoy great drink specials and an opportunity to network with Chamber and EMERGE Members.
Multiple Dates
Thu, Nov 20
Membership Committee Meeting
Chicken Salad Chick
Details
Nov 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Chicken Salad Chick, 5216 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813
Membership Matters: Drive Growth, Expand Community
Multiple Dates
Tue, Nov 18
Volunteer Committee Meeting
Lakeland
Details
Nov 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lakeland, 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Join us as we discuss and plan for our upcoming volunteer efforts in 2025.