Upcoming Events

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Tue, Aug 11
ProDev Committee Meeting
The Joinery
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Aug 11, 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.
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Wed, Aug 12
Marketing Committee Meeting
Catapult Lakeland
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Aug 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Catapult Lakeland, 502 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Share. Engage. Inspire.
Sat, Aug 15
Chili Cook-off with Talbot House Ministries
Talbot House Ministries
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Aug 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Talbot House Ministries, 814 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Join us for a fun afternoon of community engagement and giving back, with a hint of friendly competition. We will be hosting a chili cook-off, and the residents of Talbot House will vote on their favorite chili.
Tue, Aug 18
EMERGE Serves 2026
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
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Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, 35 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
EMERGE Serves is designed to provide comprehensive training for young professionals interested in community service. This 6-week certification course details the fundamentals of effective board service.
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Wed, Aug 19
Volunteer Committee Meeting
Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects
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Aug 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects, 625 E Orange St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Join us as we discuss and plan for our upcoming volunteer efforts in 2026.
Wed, Aug 19
Polk Young Professional Awards 2026
Idlewood Venue & Events
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Aug 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Idlewood Venue & Events, 150 Idlewood Ave, Bartow, FL 33830, USA
The Polk Young Professionals Awards, or PYPA, is a collaborative event for EMERGE Lakeland (Lakeland Chamber of Commerce), ENDEAVOR Winter Haven (Winter Haven Chamber Foundation), and ENGAGE Bartow (Bartow Chamber Foundation) to recognize outstanding young leaders.
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Fri, Aug 21
Membership Committee Meeting
Publix Super Market at Lake Miriam
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Aug 21, 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
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Wed, Oct 14
Marketing + Events Committee Meeting
Catapult Lakeland
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Oct 14, 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.
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, Jul 16
Working Smarter: AI in the Modern Workplace with Mike Nova
COhatch Lakeland
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Jul 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
COhatch Lakeland, 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
AI is changing the workplace fast. Join author and CEO Mike Nova on July 16 at COhatch for a practical look at how to work smarter, save time, and use AI more effectively.
Sat, Jun 27
EMERGE Volunteers: Polk County Bully Project Dog Walk
Polk County Bully Project
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Jun 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Polk County Bully Project, 5840 W Brannen Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813, USA
Spend your Saturday with some four legged friends while supporting Polk County Bully Project. Meet at 10 am at the Bully Project to pick up our dogs and then we will drive over to Lakeland Highlands Scrub Preserve for a fun day at the park!
Wed, May 27
Trivia Night at Swan!
Swan Brewing
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May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St, Lakeland, FL 33815, USA
Join us for a night of trivia and local brews at Swan Brewing!
Thu, Apr 30
24th Annual Luau Presented by Citizens Bank & Trust
Citizens Bank & Trust
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Apr 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Citizens Bank & Trust, 402 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Join us for a "Taste of Lakeland" event featuring local restaurants providing samples of their favorite dishes, and stay until the end for a chance to win one of many prizes!
Fri, Apr 24
EMERGE Volunteers in Swan-Land
Lake Mirror
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Apr 24, 2026, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Lake Mirror, Lake Mirror, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Serve, smile, and make a splash 🦢 Join EMERGE at Swan Derby as we bring games, smiles, and high-energy fun to the Swan-Land Kids Area. Good vibes, big community energy, and a chance to serve alongside fellow young professionals!
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Mon, Apr 20
Follow the Leaders 2026: Higher Education
Florida Southern College - Thrift Room
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Apr 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Florida Southern College - Thrift Room, 905 South Blvd
This EMERGE Signature Event will be a panel discussion in a question-and-answer format to discuss how Higher Education and young professionals can work together to help Lakeland's future workforce.
Thu, Apr 16
New Member Mingle at Parlor Doughnuts
Parlor Doughnuts
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Apr 16, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Parlor Doughnuts, 351 E Bay St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Kickstart your day with fellow EMERGE members, coffee, and some gourmet doughnuts!
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Tue, Apr 07
Flying Tigers vs. Daytona Tortugas
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
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Apr 07, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA
It's Community Night at Tiger Town! Come join EMERGE and other LKLD organizations to cheer on the Flying Tigers.
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Tue, Mar 24
EMERGing Book Club - The Final Meeting
CORE Wealth Advisors (downtown)
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Mar 24, 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 a 4-part discussion of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Grab your copy and come grow with us.