OKEECHOBEE — Our next Google Class is on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 2 to 3 p.m. Level- Beginner. Ready to help advertise your business for FREE? Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your business profile or a simple website.

In this session we’ll show you how to:
• Create or claim your business profile on Google
• Manage your business info across Google search and maps

• Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
• Create a free website using the info from your business profile

The Chamber Rise-Up Breakfast will be hosted by Martha’s House on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. at 4134 US HWY 441 N, and is just 45 minutes in the morning with three to four speakers on local businesses, upcoming events or topics that pertain to the Okeechobee Community along with light breakfast provided by the Host. Make sure to mark your calendars to attend and learn more about this worthy organization and others.

We are excited to welcome Apolonia’s Prime Steak House to Okeechobee and to the Chamber as a new member. We will be celebrating their grand opening and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 202 NE Seventh Ave. Rachid and his whole team are looking forward to having his business open and shared with the community. Don’t miss out on being a part of a most unique dining experience in Okeechobee at Apolonia’s Prime Steakhouse.

If you are looking to have dinner after the ribbon cutting, please be sure to make reservations prior to this event.