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elcome to Bartow, Florida, a friendly, southern community which has preserved much of its rich
history and heritage. Visit Historic downtown Bartow, the home of the Polk County Historical Museum and the Historical &
Genealogical Library.
Relive Bartow's history and visit several homes on the National Registry of Historic Places, take a tour
click here.
Not only does Bartow reflect the past, but it is a catalyst for the future. The County Seat
of Imperial Polk County, Bartow is the home of most county government offices, the county courthouse, and the District One
Headquarters for the Florida Department of Transportation. Look through our Community Profile for more information.
Whether you're in town for business or pleasure, Bartow welcomes you. Please browse
this site to better familiarize yourself with all that we have to offer.
The Mission of the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce is to promote
business and economic development for the benefit of our community. We work very closely with the
Central Florida Development Council to promote economic development within the greater Bartow
area.
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Bartow Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday Downtown
The Historic Bartow Downtown Farmer’s Market is every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the north side of the Historic Polk County Museum on Central Avenue. Vendors who are interested in participating in the Farmer’s Market may call Main Street Bartow at 863-519-0508.
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Leadership Bartow Applications Being Accepted
The Bartow Chamber’s Leadership Bartow program has opened its application process for the Leadership XIII class scheduled to begin in August of 2008. The two-year, comprehensive program is designed to build leadership skills through exposure to all facets of the community including local industry, government, health & human services and quality of life issues. Leadership Bartow was established in 1984 to enhance the civic participation of emerging leaders within the Greater Bartow Area.
Every two years, Leadership Bartow selects the best and brightest individuals in the Bartow area to participate in the program oriented to developing leadership skills, fostering understanding of the major issues facing the Bartow area, improving the communications network among leaders of disparate backgrounds and interests and, most importantly, motivating them to contribute through voluntary participation in civic activities.
Since its inception, more than 300 individuals have completed the Leadership Bartow program. The program has brought together individuals ranging from corporate executives and entrepreneurs, to educators, non-profit managers and public servants. Leadership Bartow continues to be a vital part of the overall effort to ensure that the pool of talent from which the Bartow community can draw its future leaders continues to be renewed.
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