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- Rise of the Creative Class Author, Richard Florida
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FIRST NATIONAL PROCESSING
After much investigation into Merchant Account Services and after receiving
endorsement from the National Association of Independent Artists, we have
partnered with First National Processing to offer our Artists, Business and
Restaurant members merchant card processing at very good rates. Basic wireless
services info is available from the web link below. For storefront and restaurant set ups, call them, mention you are a member and they will go over your options & discounts. They make it very easy and affordable.
First National Processing
10% - 20% discount to all Florida's Eden/Artist Alliance of North Florida members
Phone: 866-499-5722
Fax: 516-921-9488
mobilepaymentsystems@inbcard.com
Web site: www.1nbcard.com/artisan.html
Accept Credit Cards Anywhere!!! Increase Your Business. The #1 Resource
For All Of Your Wireless & Portable Payment Processing Needs. Providing
Superior Service To The Arts & Crafts Community For 25 Years. Free Equipment,
Lease Financing & Short Term Rental Programs Available.
NEW VENTURE PRODUCTS: SHOWOFF CANOPIES
New Venture Products offer superior canopy systems for artists, craftspersons, or
anyone needing a well crafted, sturdy outdoor display. Mention you are a member
of Florida’s Eden for a 10% discount.
Jarrett Schechner , Vice President
New Venture Products inc.
14115 63rd Way N
Clearwater, Florida 33760
727-524-1118 Toll Free 1-800-771-7469
showoff@newvp.com
Member to Member Discounts:
Discounts are offered by our members, for our members! Please contact our membership coordinator, Jacqui Collett at collettglass@bellsouth.net if you would like to offer a discount to membership.)ADVENTURE OUTPOST
Outfitters and River Guides
Adventure Outpost offers automatic enrollment to Florida's Eden members in the "wanna go" paddle group, with all privileges, including discounts on all tours (except moonlight paddles).
See descriptions of upcoming tours at
www.AdventureOutpost.net
Be sure to mention you are a member of AAONF/Florida's Eden when you call for reservations, as they won't have you individually listed as "wanna go" members.
Adventure Outpost
18238 NW US 441, High Springs, Florida 32643
riverguide2000@yahoo.com
AdventureOutpost.net
386-454-1611
LINDA BLONDHEIM, PAINTER
Linda offers a 30% discount on her paintings for any work on her web site. Please email Linda directly at lindablondheim@gmail.com to set up your web-based discount.
HIPPODROME THEATRE
The Hippodrome offers a flex pass discount to all Florida's Eden members.
$125.00 purchases (6) six tickets to be used at any of the Hippodrome's productions.
Tickets can be used in any combination (Flex pass) during the show season. This offer is not available online; you must contact the box office at 352-375-4477 and mention you are a Florida's Eden member.
HAROLD'S FRAMES
Harold’s Frames (in the Sun Center downtown) offers a 15% discount for all custom framing to our members. Harold is a craftsman offering exceptional archival framing services for over 25 years. Mention you are a member of Florida’s Eden when you place your order.
Harold's Frames
106 SE Second Place, Suite 109
Gainesville, FL 32601
352-375-0260
HERLONG MANSION HISTORIC INN AND GARDENS,
Micanopy, Florida
You Deserve a Calming Respite: Let us Soothe you with our quiet southern hospitality! During the week the Herlong Mansion offers Florida’s Eden Members a 15% discount on any one of our 12 gracious rooms and suites. Enjoy home-baked cookies and sweets, iced tea and lemonade throughout the day. Stroll through quaint downtown Micanopy and then come sit on the porch with complementary wine and cheese at the end of the day. Wake up to a full home- cooked breakfast . Visit us at www.Herlong.com - Then treat yourself and “really” come visit us!
402 NE Cholokka Boulevard, Micanopy, Florida
352-466-3322
SOLAR IMPACT, INC.
Solar Impact offers $200 off the purchase of a residential photovoltaic system and $500 off a commercial system for members of Florida’s Eden. Mention you are a member when you contact Solar Impact. Solar Impact is a local solar energy company owned by Elaine and Barry Jacobson. We are committed to making solar energy affordable by offering equipment at low prices and having local experienced contractors install the systems.
Solar Impact, Inc.
352-338-8221
Info@SolarImpact.us
www.SolarImpact.us
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The Mission of Florida's Eden
Florida's Eden works at the confluence of the economy, environment and education to build a sustainable and prosperous economy based on the assets of talent and place. Our programs work within broad parterships to recognize and nurture the creative talents of Florida's people and communities; and to foster conservation-first strategies to protect the assets of our natural environment.
Florida's Eden is the registered name of the non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, The Artists Alliance of North Florida, Inc. (AAONF, Inc.) which is registered with the Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services as required by law.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE (800) 435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.