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Upcoming Events

  • ProDev Committee Meeting
    ProDev Committee Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Feb 10
    The Joinery
    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.
  • Marketing + Events Committee Meeting
    Marketing + Events Committee Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Feb 11
    Catapult Lakeland
    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.
  • EMERGE 2026 Membership Drive
    EMERGE 2026 Membership Drive
    Thu, Feb 12
    Rooftop Garden Bar - Bonnet Springs Park
    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.
  • Volunteer Committee Meeting
    Volunteer Committee Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Feb 18
    Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects
    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.
  • Membership Committee Meeting
    Membership Committee Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Feb 20
    Publix Super Market at Lake Miriam
    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
  • Network & Chill
    Network & Chill
    Membership Offer
    Thu, Feb 26
    Palace Pizza Patio (Downtown)
    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.
  • EMERGing Book Club
    EMERGing Book Club
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Mar 03
    CORE Wealth Advisors (downtown)
    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.
  • Marketing Committee Meeting
    Marketing Committee Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 08
    Catapult Lakeland
    Jul 08, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Catapult Lakeland, 502 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
    Share. Engage. Inspire.
  • Christmas Cards & Cocoa
    Christmas Cards & Cocoa
    Sat, Dec 05
    COhatch Lakeland
    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!
  • Gospel Village Outreach BBQ
    Gospel Village Outreach BBQ
    Thu, Jan 22
    Gospel Village
    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.
  • Bucs vs Falcons Watch Party
    Bucs vs Falcons Watch Party
    Thu, Dec 11
    Duke's Brewhouse
    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!
  • Marketing Committee Meeting
    Marketing Committee Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Dec 10
    CoHatch
    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.
  • Bucs vs Rams Watch Party
    Bucs vs Rams Watch Party
    Sun, Nov 23
    Duke's Brewhouse
    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!
  • The Margarita Ball
    The Margarita Ball
    Sat, Nov 22
    Lake Mirror
    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.
  • Christmas Cards & Cocoa
    Christmas Cards & Cocoa
    Sat, Nov 22
    COhatch Lakeland
    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!
  • Biz & Brew at Duke's Brewhouse
    Biz & Brew at Duke's Brewhouse
    Thu, Nov 20
    Duke's Brewhouse
    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.
  • Membership Committee Meeting
    Membership Committee Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Nov 20
    Chicken Salad Chick
    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
  • Volunteer Committee Meeting
    Volunteer Committee Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 18
    Lakeland
    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.
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