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smal l b u s i n e s s o f t h e mon t h BROOKS CHANDLER REALTY LLC AARON CHANDLER, OWNER/BROKER 863-644-4601 3900 S FLORIDA AVE #304 LAKELAND FL 33813 C ] O N N E C T www.brookschandler. com/bcragents Every real estate transaction is unique. There's a myriad of players involved in the transaction. Between the buyer, seller, brokers, Realtors, mortgage lenders, inspectors, appraisers, and insurance agents, there are challenges within every opportunity to communicate with each other. The needs of every buyer, seller and investor are unique. The true Real Estate professional possesses the skill set that enables them to succeed inside this very fluid work environment. So when you find Realtors who thrive in the challenges of today's real estate market, who are supported with a Broker who has excelled in our marketplace, and have a firm small enough to customize to personal situations and accommodate the needs of their client, you've found the winner of the April Small Business of the Month Award, Brooks Chandler Reality. Winning awards is not new for the Chandlers. Casey Chandler won the honor of Lakeland Association of Realtors (LAA) 2009 Secretary of the year. Brooks Chandler won the 2009 LAA Realtor of the year and Aaron Chandler won the 2010 LAA Realtor of the year. Their love of Lakeland has been demonstrated through leadership on the Lakeland Downtown Partnership, SPCA board of directors, and the Drug Preventionboard. Aaron has served on the LAA board as their president in 2013. He also has also served the Real Estate professions in central Florida by his leadership on the MidĀ­Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service board for 6 years including one year as president. Brooks Chandler Realty supports our community through programs and events such as, Dress for Success, Kids Pack, Paint your Heart Out, VISTE, and Florida Baptist Children's home annual toy drive. The Chandlers have experienced the tragic results of kidney disease in their own family. Out of their struggles with kidney disease, they have raised over $5000 for the National Kidney Foundation during their annualwalk to help others facing this life threatening disease. The Chandlers believe working in the Real Estate profession affords them an opportunity to work GARY CLEVELAND, For more information on the requirements for the Small Business Award and to view previous recipients, please visit LakelandChamber.com/ BusinessResource. PICTURED IN THE PHOTO ARE CASEY CHANDLER, BROOKS CHANDLER AND OWNER, AARON CHANDLER. 10 | F O R U M F O R B U S I N E S S along side community leaders who truly bring growth opportunities to our local economy and higher education. Thanks to Brooks Chandler Realty's hands on approach to the individual, the continued drive to keep up with the ever changing technology and market trends, the perseverance to stay a small family owned firm, and their love of Lakeland, they have made a positive impact of our community. Congratulations to our April 2015 Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Month, Brooks Chandler Realty. CLEVELAND & COMPANY, INC. / ALLSTATE