The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2017 Teacher Appreciation Event, which will recognize Apopka-area teachers, at Trinity Christian School on Wednesday, February 8, from 3-5p.m.

The event will feature Chamber leaders and members, local educator honorees, their family members and special guests when applicable.

In addition to watching an awards ceremony, guests can also enjoy a reception, live music and raffle prizes.

Investment opportunities are now available, ranging from supporting sponsor, in which raffle prize donation is valued between $50 and $100, and presenting sponsorship at $1,500.

The executive trustees are the following:

• The city of Apopka
• Duke Energy
• Florida Hospital Apopka
• Wal-Mart
• Waste Management

The supporting trustees are:

• Gray Robinson Attorneys at Law
• McLeod Law Firm,
• Sam’s Club Apopka
• University of Central Florida
• The Coca-Cola Company
• A&C printing
• IBeriaBank Apopka
• CenturyLink
• Highland Manor and Dubsdread Catering
• FastSigns
• Apopka/Altamonte
• Anuvia Plant Nutrients

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