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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman.............................................................................. Phill Baker, Boyd Insurance & Investment Services Immediate Past Chairman................................................................ Ernie Withers, Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota Chairman-Elect...........................................................................................Rick Bisio, The Educated Franchisee Treasurer...........................................................................................Stu Henderson, Fawley Bryant Architecture Vice Chairman, Membership & Communications...................... Jeff Podobnik, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club Vice Chairman, Public Policy.................................................. Janelle Esposito, Esq., Esposito Law Group, P.A. Vice Chairman, Workforce & Community Development..................Christy Cardillo, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 321 Bradenton, FL 34206-0321

President | CEO.............................................................. Jacki Dezelski, IOM, Manatee Chamber of Commerce

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mark Barnebey, Esq., Blalock Walters, P.A.

BRADENTON OFFICE 222 10th Street West Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone: 941-748-3411 Fax: 941-745-1877

Jason Bartz, NDC Construction Company Vanessa Baugh, Commissioner, Manatee County Government (Ex Officio) Richard Bedford, REAL Consulting, LLC Bruce Body, Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

LAKEWOOD RANCH OFFICE AT THE MCCLURE CENTER 4215 Concept Court Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 Phone: 941-748-3411 Fax: 941-745-1877

Gene Brown, Mayor, City of Bradenton (Ex Officio) Shirley Bryant, Mayor, City of Palmetto (Ex Officio) Carlos Buqueras, Manatee County Port Authority (Ex Officio) Cassandra Burns, Dignity Memorial Nathan Carr, Willis Smith Construction, Inc. Brian Carter, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLC

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Bill Colgate, MD, MCR Health Bernitha Copeland, Copeland Full Line Insurance, Inc. Mark Dunlop, BankUnited, N.A.

MISSION: To build a positive business environment while enhancing the community’s quality of life.

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s Current magazine is published in print and digitally bi-monthly and distributed to more than 7,000 businesses and community leaders. It is an advertising medium available only to Chamber members.

Joe Hwang, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Charlie Kennedy, Board Member, School Board of Manatee County (Ex Officio) Crea Kitcher, Tropicana Products Karen LaPensee, LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air Stewart Moon Jr., Air & Energy Jeff Nickse, Accurate Benefit Solutions, LLC Brittany Nielsen, State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (Ex Officio) Bruce Patneaude, IMG Academy Justin Phillips, Minuteman Press of Bradenton Rick Piccolo, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (Ex Officio) Tim Polk, Urban Planning Solutions Dennis Ragosta, Southwest Florida Water Management District (Ex Officio) Teresa Rawe, MD, TruePartners

Ted Ehrlichman, CareerSource Suncoast (Ex Officio)

Cynthia Saunders, School District of Manatee County (Ex Officio)

Steve Hall, Alltrust Insurance

Chris Sharek, Jacobs Engineering

Sharon Hillstrom, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation

Eleni Sokos, Sokos Social

Karen Holbrook, PhD, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee (Ex Officio)

Craig Warzecha, Bradenton Marauders, 2021 MYP Chairman

Scott Hopes, DBA, Manatee County Government (Ex Officio)

Bill Woodson, PhD, New College of Florida (Ex Officio)

MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF Kim Dalglish, IOM, Vice President, Membership................................. KimD@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 121 Jacki Dezelski, IOM, President | CEO............................................JackiD@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 131 Tim Estep, Member Engagement Manager..................................... TimE@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 275 Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative.............. TimF@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 241 Carole Guevara, Information Specialist....................................... CaroleG@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200 Caitlyn Haley, Member Programs Coordinator............................ CaitlynH@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 117

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Help us celebrate small businesses and non-profit organizations that have been nominated for stellar customer service, dedicated employees, business growth, and supporting our community.

This event is a great opportunity to network with prominent business leaders in our area. Join us for the program and presentation of awards in the theatre followed by a cocktail reception to congratulate the finalists and winners.

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Liza Minteer, Membership Development Representative................LizaM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 139 Cara Misiewicz, Member Events Coordinator................................CaraM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 122 Tara Poulton, Vice President, Public Policy & Workforce................ TaraP@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 124 Cheryl Richert, Controller of Finance...........................................CherylR@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 115

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With the largest membership in the Tampa Bay region, the Manatee Chamber is built upon more than 130 years of business leadership.

As we look forward to a strong finish for the second half of 2021, it's important to recognize how far we have come. In this issue of the Current, you will find a recap of our Chamber's 58th Annual Dinner and bestowal of the 4th Annual Robert P. Bartz Award for Outstanding Leadership. The evening truly felt like a celebration - a recognition of how much our community and world has overcome during the past year and a half. But, our resilience is built upon much more than just what this pandemic has thrown at us. It is built upon the efforts and leadership of people!

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The Manatee Chamber traces its roots to 1889 with the founding of the Bradenton Board of Trade. At that time, business leaders had three goals: to guarantee daily steamboat mail service, a telegraph line to Tampa, and the hope of railroad transportation to some point on the Manatee River. For more than 130 years, the organization that is now known as the Manatee Chamber of Commerce has tackled tough issues and worked diligently to build the community we love today. That work is done by business leaders who reach out to connect and collaborate.

It is fascinating to me that those original goals of the Board of Trade so clearly tied the economic health of our community to improved quality of life, business-friendly policies, valuable connections, and investment in infrastructure that supports the growth of businesses.

Those same priorities are at the heart of our mission today.

In June we also celebrated that our Chamber was again listed as #1 on the Tampa Bay Business Journal's ranking of Chambers of Commerce, as measured by the number of firms investing in membership. Our members ARE the Manatee Chamber. From networking opportunities to enhanced visibility to access to experts in many fields, membership delivers plenty of direct ROI. What may be immeasurable, though, is the value of having more than 400 Chamber members participating on almost 20 committees, task forces, councils, and our Board of Directors to shape the future for all of us. Thank you for the investment you and your company make in the legacy of business leadership in our community.

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Welcome to the Chamber Team Tara Poulton

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Tara has joined our team as Vice President of Public Policy and Workforce Partnerships. She will lead the Chamber's advocacy and policy-development efforts to support our priorities related to our local economy, and quality of life. She will also guide our education and workforce development programs and initiatives.

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--In her own words: "I am thrilled to be back working in Manatee County and on staff with the Manatee Chamber! I first become involved with the Chamber in 2006 when I served on the MYP Board. I am a 2008 Leadership Manatee graduate and served as President of the Leadership Alumni Association Board.

I also served on the Chamber Board as an ex-officio member, representing the Water Management District, and many of the same committees that I’ll be working with in my new role! I can even credit the Chamber for introducing me to my husband, Bill, in 2009!"

--Favorite Place in Manatee County: Now that my daughter doesn’t need training wheels, we love biking to Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch and utilizing the many nature trails around our neighborhood.

Molly Mendoza

Molly has joined us for a summer position focused on REACH Manatee initiatives supporting increased attainment of postsecondary credentials for our current and future workforce.

--In her own words: "I am so excited to collaborate with the Chamber this summer because it is an excellent opportunity to reconnect with my community having been away for the last four years while at college. In particular, the educational outreach work of REACH Manatee is meaningful to me because I have now seen the doors post-secondary education can open and want those opportunities available to all of my community members."

--Alma Maters: Lakewood Ranch High School (2017) and Duke University (2021), Bachelor of Arts in International Comparative Studies and Global Health, Minor in Psychology --Favorite Place in Manatee County: 52nd Street beach access on Anna Maria Island

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September: Port Manatee

After successfully finishing one of the most challenging school years ever, School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders will share the school district’s plan for the new school year with our Chamber membership.

Despite the challenges brought forth by the pandemic, Port Manatee has had a tremendous year of growth with increased cargo volumes, more employees and now a new bus service! Port Manatee Executive Director Carlos Buqueras will share the secret sauce behind the Port’s recordbreaking year and what this means for the future of Manatee County. Plus, he’ll have an update on current and future expansion projects.

Cynthia Saunders, Superintendent

She will also discuss the upcoming 1-Mill Referendum Renewal election in November, share data related to progress achieved with the usage of 1-Mill funding (teacher attraction / retention / compensation, additional instruction time for students, STEM programming, student achievement, and more), and illustrate how renewal of the millage is critical to the success of our students and schools.

Wednesday, August 11

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Pier 22 Ballroom $35 for Chamber Members ($45 after August 2) $49 for Future Members and Guests

Carlos Buqueras, Executive Director

Did you know: • Port Manatee generates more than $3.9 billion in annual economic impacts while providing for more than 27,000 direct and indirect jobs.

• More than 48 million pineapples, 1 billion bananas and 35 million avocados are imported through Port Manatee each year!

• Port Mantee is the fuel hub for Southwest Florida. Each year, nearly 400 million gallons of fuel move across Port Manatee’s docks.

MYP Socials: The "Why" Highlights Are you looking to grow your business network, make new friends, become involved in Manatee Young Professionals the community, or maybe just enjoy happy hour? Come to these upcoming networking socials and connect with other young professionals in a casual after-hours setting.

Join us any time during the event and MYP Leadership members can introduce you to others and share information on how to become more involved with MYP and the community.

enjoyed connecting through several events in May and June. Join any of our upcoming events and connect with MYP!

Thursday, August 12 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Bradenton Marauders Game at LECOM Park 1611 9th St. W. | Bradenton 34205

$10 for MYP Members includes: Game Ticket and a Marauders Hat $20 for Future Members

Thursday, September 16

5:00 - 7:00 PM | Whiskey Joe’s Manatee River 5315 19th St. E. | Ellenton 34222

Free for MYP Members | $10 for Future Members

Appetizers, drink specials, door prizes, and new connections are all included.

Wednesday, September 8

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club $35 for Chamber Members ($45 after August 29) $49 for Future Members and Guests

MYPower Networking Lunch Wednesday, August 25

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | Longhorn Steakhouse of Bradenton 4502 14th St. W. | Bradenton 34207

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An Evening of Celebration and Connection

More than 600 Chamber members gathered to honor business leadership in our region through the Chamber's mission and Annual Robert P. Bartz Award for Outstanding Leadership.

Many people commented on it... the energy in the room at the Chamber's Annual Dinner in June was off the charts. With as much uncertainty as our community and world has endured, there was a deep sense of certainty in how much the PEOPLE in our community matter. It was a celebratory evening full of expressions of gratitude and optimism.

2020 Chairman, Ernie Withers, General Manager for MercedesBenz of Sarasota, was honored for his leadership during a year where everything was anything but ordinary.

Ernie's steady guidance, deep community connections, and his "heart to help" added to the legacy of the Chamber and our mission in serving businesses and our community.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM Pier 22 Ballroom 1200 1st Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 Limited Attendance

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Phill Baker, Vice President of Boyd Insurance and Investment Services, offered his thoughts as 2021 Chairman of the Board. Phill emphasized the Chamber's ongoing work and recognized the Board of Directors for their determined focus on how the Chamber can continue to evolve in delivering on our mission. He ended with stating, “We learned a lot during the past fifteen months about how we can build an even stronger ecosystem to support local businesses. I am excited about the work ahead and look forward to sharing more successes with you at our next Annual Dinner!”

Barry Banther joined us for an inspiring keynote address entitled 'A Heart to Help…

The Secret to Your Career, Your Family, Your Life.' Everyone in attendance heard important takeaways from his message and one thought he shared really resonated: "It’s about business, it’s about networking… that’s what brings people to the Manatee Chamber, but it’s not what keeps them there. It’s not

what brought you here tonight, it’s community. This is a Chamber that is uniquely committed to community."

Amanda and John Horne, owners of the four Anna Maria Oyster Bars, were honored with the 4th Annual Robert P. Bartz Leadership Award. Bob Turner presented them with this award by saying, “Better Together is the Chamber’s theme this year. There is probably not a better example of that than John and Amanda Horne.

Though dynamic individuals in their own right, they are unbelievable together. Imagine -- one plus one equals amazing. They don’t seek recognition, yet their wellintended actions have brought them many accolades.

I think the more important thing to them is they have been able to ignite that community spirit in others and that is the essence of the Bob Bartz Award.”

Ernie Withers presented the Chairman’s Award to Dr. Jennifer Bencie from the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County for the incredible, tireless work she and her team have carried out in helping our community face and overcome the many challenges of the pandemic.

Dr. Bencie reached out to the Chamber early on so that we could be an effective partner to reach businesses and their employees with critical information and resources.

Thank you to the more than 600 business and community leaders who were in attendance to celebrate the Chamber’s more than 130-year history of building a positive business environment while enhancing our community’s quality of life. It is because of the investment and involvement of our members that we are able to continue this mission, and we thank each and every one of you!

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the Phill Baker, Vicki Bartz, and Bob Turner, who was honored with the 3rd Annual Bartz Award, joined John and Amanda Horne on-stage to celebrate their selection as this year's honorees. The award honors the legacy of the late Bob Bartz, who was President of the Manatee Chamber for almost 35 years and whose leadership profoundly impacted Manatee County.

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While our in-person, ceremonial "passing of the gavel" came a little late this year, the importance of 2020 Chairman Ernie Wither's leadership and 2021 Chairman Phill Baker's vision for the Chamber's work has been at the forefront.

Our Annual Dinner was a meaningful time to update our membership on the many news ways the Chamber served local businesses during the pandemic and how we will enhance our robust program of work in the future as we respond to new opportunities.

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Brookdale Bradenton Gardens 5612 26th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34207 brookdale.com (941) 504-6033 Assisted Living Care

Edward Jones - Karen Clayton 11053 Gatewood Dr. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 edwardjones.com/karen-clayton (941) 747-8103 Financial Planning and Services

BYOSolar 11626 Apple Tree Cir Bradenton, FL 34211 byosolar.com (602) 499-9804 Solar Contractors

Edward Jones - Kevin Clayton 11053 Gatewood Dr. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 edwardjones.com/kevin-clayton (941) 747-8103 Financial Planning and Services

CAVOLI Engineering 5824 Bee Ridge Rd. #325 Sarasota, FL 34233 cavoliengineering.com (941) 927-3647 Engineering and Design Services

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Cornerstone Home Lending joshhallford.com (941) 210-0150 Mortgages and Brokers Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen 1114 12th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 facebook.com/cottonmouthSOUL/ (941) 243-3735 Restaurants Edward Jones - EJ Semmerling 5889 53rd Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34203 edwardjones.com/ej-semmerling (941) 727-0204 Financial Planning and Services Edward Jones Irene Enriquez Simpson 2424 Manatee Ave. W. Suite 212 Bradenton, FL 34205 edwardjones.com/us-en/financialadvisor/irene-simpson (941) 251-9684 Financial Planning and Services Edward Jones - James Campbell 5942 34th St West Suite 111 Bradenton, FL 34210 edwardjones.com/james-campbell (941) 727-4882 Investment Advisors, Brokers, and Offices

Efficient Home Services 922 26th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 ehsfl.com (813) 704-7720 Solar Contractors Fallis Financial Services LLC 603 63rd Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34207 (941) 773-2364 Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services Five Star Claims Adjusting 3661 Cortez Rd W Suite 150 Bradenton, FL 34210 FiveStarClaimsAdjusting.com (941) 202-2343 Insurance Florida Fishing Fleet 4628 119th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 floridafishingfleet.com (941) 720-6174 Fishing Charters Ford's Garage 295 N Cattlemen RD Sarasota, FL 34243 fordsgarageusa.com (941) 803-3673 Restaurants

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Fruit Queens, LLC 4307 30th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 fruitqueens.com (941) 237-7019 Food Trucks and Carts Good Shepherd Church of the Brethren 6323 13th St. Ct. E. Bradenton, FL 34203 goodshepherdchurchbradenton. com (443) 235-1136 Religious Organizations Green Street Associates 11130 3rd Avenue East Bradenton, FL 34212 greenstreetassoc.com (941) 962-4136 Consulting Services Gulch Group 6706 Heritage Ln W Bradenton, FL 34209 (941) 773-0302 Lobbying and Business Development Hair by Maranatha 4815 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 (618) 267-2244 Hair Salons and Barber Shoppes Innovative Sheet Metals 4705 Lena Rd. Unit #101 Bradenton, FL 34211 innovativesheetmetals.com (941) 677-7223 Aluminum Contractors

JT Bikes 533 13th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 251-4171 Bicycles and Tricycles

Manatee Herald 1111 3rd Ave. W., Ste. 250 Bradenton, FL 34205 manateeherald.com Media

Jumpin Fun Inflata Park 7321 Trade Court Sarasota, FL 34240 jfipark.com (941) 388-5867 Activities and Amusements

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers 6727 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34231 mellowmushroom.com (941) 388-7504 Catering

Kallins, Little, & Brosious Hardball Law 433 8th Ave. W. Palmetto, FL 34221 hardballlaw.com (941) 807-7555 Attorneys

Mighty Dog Roofing 5320 Lena Rd. #105 Bradenton, FL 34211 mightydogroofing.com/swfl (941) 251-4257 Roofing Contractors

Service Club Manatee County PO Box 15435 Bradenton, FL 34209 manateeserviceclub.com (740) 352-9690 Non-Profit Organizations

Mirasol Solar 5638 Jason Lee Place Sarasota, FL 34233 mirasolsolar.com (941) 807-1246 Solar Contractors

Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary, Inc. 712 Roy Moore Road Ona, FL 33865 sixteenhandshorsesanctuary.org (941) 228-5441 Non-Profit Organizations

Kellogg & Kimsey, Inc. 6077 Clark Center Ave. Sarasota, FL 34238 kelloggkimsey.com (941) 927-7700 Contractors, Builders and Developers Kind Smiles Dental Health 11155 State Road 70 E. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 kindsmilesdentalhealth.com (941) 251-6225 Dentists Knock Out Marketing & PR knockoutmarketingllc.com (847) 373-7763 Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations

Jacobs 1990 Main Street Sarasota, FL 34285 jacobs.com (941) 915-6003 Engineering and Design Services

Luminary Dermatology Longboat Key 544 Bay Isles Road Longboat Key, FL 34228 luminarydermatology.com (941) 926-6553 Dermatology and Skin Care

Jersey Mike's Subs - Manatee 6737 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 jerseymikes.com (941) 253-0253 Restaurants

Luminary Medical Group 5959 17th Ave W Bradenton, FL 34209 luminarymedicalgroup.com (941) 226-8380 Health and Wellness

Jet Park M.H.O. Cooperative Association 506 5th Ave. W. Palmetto, FL 34221 JetPark89.com (941) 722-1711 Manufactured Home Communities

MAC Pizza Wings 2 LLC 9648 State Road 64 East Bradenton, FL 34212 macpizzawings.com (484) 547-3151 Restaurants

Johnson Messal Bristow PLLC 1001 3rd Ave. W. Ste. 750 Bradenton, FL 34205 jmbcpafirm.com (941) 877-2022 Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services

Mama G's Coffee House & German Bakery 8431 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243 mamagscoffee.com (941) 355-9236 Coffee Shops

Navy Advertising Co. navyadvertisingco.com (941) 479-0663 Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations NeuroSpa 9015 Town Center Parkway Unit 109 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 neurospatms.com (813) 605-1122 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Palmetto ComCenter 433 8th Ave. W. Palmetto, FL 34221 palmettocomcenter.com (941) 803-3033 Office Rentals Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast 1102 Riverside Dr. Palmetto, FL 34221 palmettoriverside.com (941) 981-5331 Bed and Breakfasts Rock Solid Curbs RockSolidCurbs.com (262) 483-2872 Concrete Contractors and Resurfacing Sarasota Insurance Group, Inc. 5316 Lena Rd. #103 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 (941) 400-8104 Insurance

Schooley Mitchell 439 Salt Meadow Circle, Bradenton, FL 34208 schooleymitchell.com/bsharpley (913) 337-3937 Consulting Services

The Cheesecake Cutie & Café 3324 E. Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 cheesecakecutie.com (941) 779-2253 Restaurants

Seaside Media Works SeasideMediaWorks.com (757) 737-0106 Video Production and Related Services

The Hearing Spa 4626 26th Street West Bradenton, FL 34207 HearingSpaFL.com (941) 755-5535 Hearing Aids and Audiology Services

Skillets 9722 FL-64 Bradenton, FL 34212 skilletsrestaurants.com (941) 254-4609 Restaurants Smash My Trash smashmytrash.com (813) 586-4848 Waste Removal, Sanitation, and Recycling Services South Florida Injury Convenient Care 2601 Manatee Ave. West Bradenton, FL 34205 southflorida-injury.com (941) 744-0040 Hospitals and Medical Centers Suncoast Health Insurance suncoasthealthinsurance.com (941) 504-4892 Health Insurance

The Island Cabana 403 C Pine Ave Anna Maria, FL 34216 islandcabana.com (941) 896-4946 Retail and Shopping Trane Technologies tranetechnologies.com (239) 277-0344 Air Conditioning and Heating Contractors Truly Nolen 2525 Whitfield Industrial Way Sarasota, FL 34243 TrulyNolen.com (941) 756-5311 Pest Control Services Your CBD Store Cortez FL 6676 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 cbdrx4u.com (941) 254-4510 CBD Products

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Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar 4628 119th St. W. Cortez, FL 34215 swordfishgrillcortez.com (941) 798-2035 Restaurants Teale Design, Inc. tealedesign.myportfolio.com/work (312) 316-2726 Graphic Artists and Designers Teresa Koeck Homes Keller Williams Realty S. Shore TeresaKoeckHomes.com (813) 733-1939 Real Estate - Residential

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Chamber Networking Event Sponsorship Opportunities Special BOGO Offer for Tickets Purchased by September 30

Gain Valuable Exposure While Supporting Important Events and Programming

Top BBC Referrals in May and June:

There are many benefits when you sponsor a Chamber program or event.

When you become a sponsor, you set yourself apart from your competitors while also supporting the Chamber's mission.

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Join us for these networking events with fellow Chamber members and enjoy complimentary light bites and beverages, as well as all the fun you’ve come to expect from Chamber events. These events are a great way to connect with the Chamber, share information about your businesses, and make new contacts.

Tuesday, August 10 4:30 - 6:30 PM

360 Orthopedics

5985 Silver Falls Run | Lakewood Ranch 34202

Tuesday, September 14 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Conley Buick GMC Subaru

800 Cortez Rd. W. | Bradenton 34207

Enjoy great networking, fun door prizes, and learn about upcoming Chamber events and programs. Meet friends, new and old, over coffee and a light breakfast. Bring plenty of business cards!

Thursday, August 26 8:00 - 9:30 AM

Ameris Bank

2412 Cortez Rd. W. | Bradenton 34207

Thursday, September 30 8:00 - 9:30 AM

Ellenton Family Grief Center

Our membership means a great deal to us here at Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc. The Chamber keeps us informed as to what is going on in our Community that directly affects our business. They sponsor programs and seminars on changes that are occurring both on a local and national level. The networking events sponsored by the Chamber are always good and keep those involved, aware of what is going on in the community. When prospecting for new business, we look to our fellow Chamber members and to those that are not, we encourage them to join this fine organization.

-Richard B. Gross Boyd Insurance & Investment Services

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These casual networking events allow members to connect with one another - with virtual and in-person options. Each attendee is invited to give a one-minute commercial to promote their business and services. These events are limited to 40 attendees (one per company) unless otherwise noted.

POWER CONNECTION LUNCH | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

POWER CONNECTION BREAKFAST | 7:30 - 9:00 AM

Cost to Attend: $20

Cost to Attend: $20

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Thursday, September 23

Rocco’s Pizza Pasta Grill

5827 14th St. W. | Bradenton 34205

Wednesday, August 18 Skillets

Hampton Inn & Suites – Lakewood Ranch 8565 Cooper Creek Blvd.

University Park 34201

9722 State Road 64 E | Bradenton 34212

Wednesday, September 1

Table Talk SRQ Board Game Café 3999 Cortez Rd. W. | Bradenton 34210

POWER CONNECTION VIRTUAL ZOOM NETWORKING HOUR | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

MEMBER RECEPTIONS These receptions are a great opportunity to learn more about the Manatee Chamber, meet the staff, and hear about the many member benefits available to you. Let us help you take full advantage of your membership. All members are welcome - great for new and long-time members! Your RSVP is appreciated.

Tuesday, August 17 3:30 to 5:00 PM

Manatee Chamber’s Bradenton Office

Wednesday, September 15 8:00 to 9:30 AM

Manatee Chamber’s Lakewood Ranch Office

Cost to Attend: $10 | RSVP Required

Wednesday, September 15

Limited to 30 attendees – 2 per company.

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Tuesday, August 24

Catered By: Skyline Chili at the Manatee Chamber's Lakewood Ranch Office

Online via Zoom

Tuesday, September 28

4215 Concept Court Lakewood Ranch 34211

Online via Zoom

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Registration Requested for Business After Hours and Coffee Club Networking Events:

Registration Required for All Power Connection Events:

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The Humane Society of Manatee County is a 501 (c) 3 not for profit animal welfare organization that was originally formed in 1970, and today is considered as the lead animal welfare agency in Manatee County. Humane Society of Manatee County operates a no-kill shelter, the Second Chance Adoption Center located at 2515 14th Street W. and a veterinary clinic / high volume spay and neuter clinic at 2415 14th Street W. in downtown Bradenton. Each year the Second Chance Adoption Center rehomes more than 1000 dogs and cats through our comprehensive rehabilitation and adoption program. Many of the animals that enter our adoption program are medically challenged or have behavioral challenges. Each animal in our adoption center receives the highest quality care, medical care and behavioral assessment and training to complete the rehabilitation process resulting in a successful adoption into a new loving home.

It was our pleasure to host the May 27th Manatee Chamber Coffee Club! Conley Buick GMC Subaru is a 3rd generation family-owned business and is proud to be a part of the fabric of this community.

For the Conley family, it’s more than car buying. It’s building relationships, community contribution and impacting lives.

In September of 2015, Humane Society of Manatee County opened a 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art veterinary clinic and high volume Humane Alliance Model spay and neuter clinic. Our veterinary clinic is open to the public by appointment and provides high quality, low-to-moderate cost veterinary care to ensure that this care is available to all cats and dogs in our community. The services available at Humane Society of Manatee County Veterinary Clinic continue to expand to meet the growing needs of the animals in our community. In addition to the wellness services that have expanded beyond vaccines and basic exams, our clinic now offers diagnostic exams, heartworm testing and treatment, dentals for both dogs and cats, digital radiography (x-ray), walk-in wellness and vaccine clinics and numerous surgical procedures. Current clinic clients can also purchase low cost pet meds, flea, tick and heartworm prevention online or at the clinic.

If you did not have the opportunity to join us for this event, we hope you will stop by Conley Subaru and see it for yourself. The building features artwork by two local artists, a doggie relief area for our furry friends, and many other aspects we are sure you will enjoy.

As we’ve navigated the pandemic over the past 18 months, like many organizations, Conley Buick GMC Subaru has had to adapt. We’ve been unable to host and be involved in many of our normal community events. This is one reason why the opportunity to host the May Manatee Chamber Coffee Club at our new state-of-the-art Subaru building was such a pleasure. We were joined by nearly 100 Chamber members who were able to enjoy the new facility, fellowship with one another and enjoy an amazing breakfast by Cracker Barrel Catering.

Come see us at Conley where you receive the Conley Lifetime Limited Powertrain Warranty with your car purchase and “Where We Treat YOU Like Family!”

CONLEY BUICK GMC SUBARU 800 Cortez Rd. W. | Bradenton, FL 34207 | 941-755-8531 | www.conleybuickgmc.com

We welcome you to tour our facility to see our mission in action, and how we continue to save lives four paws at a time.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF MANATEE COUNTY 2515 14th St. W. | Bradenton, FL 34205 | 941-747-8808 | humanemanatee.org

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business after hours What a great experience partnering with the Compass Hotel by Margaritaville at Anna Maria Sound! The venue could not have been more perfect for Pirates and a touch of Margaritaville! With an unprecedented 137 attendees, there were many opportunities to network. Some great connections were made. The buffet was courtesy of some of our other community partners, which is the only way we can make any of our events successful. The Team Compass we worked with to make this event possible, France Langan-General Manager, James Ingram- Concierge/Food and Beverage and Andrew Wright- Director of Sales, were great to work with and very supportive. We hope that through our involvement with the Manatee Chamber, our community will be reacquainted with all that we do. Thank you!

ANNA MARIA ISLAND PRIVATEERS PO Box 1238 | Holmes Beach, FL 34218 | (931) 639-0986 | amiprivateers.memberlodge.org Everyone here at the Compass Hotel by Margaritaville would like to thank the Manatee Chamber for coming out to the Business After Hours in June. We were excited to partner with the Privateers on this event and hope everyone had an amazing time! We had over 150 people enjoy our excellent food, cold drinks, networking and perfect Marina views.

We would love to welcome everyone back to enjoy our happy hour at Compass Bar & Chill, dinner at Floridays, or if you need a night away or have guests coming to town ask us about special room rates for Chamber members!

coffee club It was our pleasure to host the Manatee Chamber Coffee Club in June. The friendly faces, delicious breakfast, and terrific door prizes made this an event to enjoy. General Manager Duane LaFollett and his team ensured Chamber members were welcomed and well-fed. A big thank you to Sarasota Catering, Sugar Cubed, Happy Soul, and Coffee Time Coffee for providing the delicious breakfast and beverages.

Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park, part of the Dignity Memorial Network, has been dedicated to providing compassionate care to families for over a century. We offer funeral, cremation, reception, and cemetery services.

Many families choose our location because of its close proximity to the Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas. Families plan services in our chapel or on the memorial park grounds including the Botanical Garden for Cremation.

Our personal services have been nationally recognized as being the best and we strive to deliver the highest of care for every family. Please call us if we can ever be of help to you and your family.

ROBERT TOALE & SONS AT MANASOTA MEMORIAL PARK 1221 53rd Ave. E. | Bradenton, FL 34203 | (941) 921-5755 | ManasotaMemorial.com

We celebrated our 1-year anniversary this July and want to thank the Chamber and everyone else in Manatee County for the amazing support during our first year. Cheers to many more, Fins Up! COMPASS HOTEL BY MARGARITAVILLE 12324 Manatee Ave. W. | Bradenton, FL 34209 | 941-741-9700 | CompassHotelAnnaMariaSound.com

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Acer Construction, LLC Grand Opening AcerConstructionLLC.com (941) 720-5724

Bayshore Urgent Care Services Grand Opening 308 53rd Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34203 BayshoreUrgentCareServices.com (941) 909-7900

Bayside Pet Resort & Spa

Cornerstone Home Lending

Cremesh Coffee & Bakery

Eating in Moderation

Grand Opening JoshHallford.com (941) 351-0730

Grand Opening 1822 59th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 CremeshBakery.com (941) 782-8039

Grand Opening EatinginModeration.com (917) 620-4519

Remodel 8154 N. Tamiami Tr. Sarasota, FL 34243 BaysidePetResort.com (941) 351-0730

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota

Ford’s Garage

Luminary Medical Group

Grand Opening 295 N. Cattlemen Rd. Building 13 Sarasota, FL 34243 FordsGarageUSA.com/Locations/Sarasota (941) 803-3673

Grand Opening 5959 17th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 LuminaryMedicalGroup.com (941) 226-8380

Slicker’s Eatery

Suncoast Tackle

Truewood by Merrill, Bradenton

Grand Opening 12012 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 SlickersEatery.com (941) 251-9428

Grand Opening 5917 Manatee Ave. W. Suite 305 Bradenton, FL 34209 SuncoastTackle.com (941) 735-1353

Grand Opening 3409 26th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 TruewoodBradenton.com (941) 751-7200

Expansion Grand Opening 6400 Edgelake Dr. Sarasota, FL 34240 EncompassHealth.com/SarasotaRehab (941) 921-8600

CELEBRATING LOCAL BUSINESSES

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Increase your exposure!

941-753-7574 9115 58th Drive East Bradenton FL 34202

Proud 2011 Chamber Business of the Year

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The Twig Cares, Inc.

Your CBD Store Cortez

Grand Opening 9706 State Rd. 64 E. Bradenton, FL 34212 TheTwigCares.com (941) 220-7958

Grand Opening 6676 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 CBDrx4U.com (941) 254-4510

To schedule a ribbon cutting, please contact Caitlyn Haley at 941-748-4842, ext. 117, or CaitlynH@ManateeChamber.com

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member news Anna Maria Oyster Bar, operating four

restaurants throughout Manatee County, recently hired Chris Frawley as Chief Operations Officer as the hospitality group sets its eyes on growth and expansion.

AMOB is also so proud to announce that president and owner John Horne was recently named the chair of the 2021-22 Leadership Florida board of directors.

Blalock Walters, P.A. is pleased to welcome attorney Yazen Dides to its corporate, health care and tax law practice groups. Dides’ practice focuses on commercial and residential transactions, including purchases, refinances, and construction loans, as well as commercial leasing. Blalock Walters also announces that three attorneys have been selected to the 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list.

Fred E. Moore has been selected to the 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list in Business Litigation. Matthew R. Plummer and Jodi M. Ruberg were selected to the 2021 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.

Bradenton Magazine is excited to announce Bobbie McGraw has joined the BMAG Team as head of sales.

CAN Community Health, one of the largest nonprofits nationwide focused on helping people with by HIV, Hepatitis C, STDs, and other disease, has named Dr. Rishi Patel, former COO and Executive Vice President of CAN, as interim CEO.

Centerstone is proud to announce

Melissa Larkin-Skinner, regional chief executive officer, will begin a twoyear term as board chair for the Florida Behavioral Health Association. She was also elected to the board for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, representing Region IV nationally.

Florida Suncoast Real Estate is proud to announce Melinda Sanchez, a professional Realtor, has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) "At Home with Diversity" (AWHD) certification.

Humane Society of Manatee Co.

shares that Development Director, Valerie E. Bliss has recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Bliss joins over

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to providing safe and quality patient care.

Massage Therapy Connections is Jewish Federation of Sarasota- excited to announce the addition of two Manatee announces that the Board has new massage therapists, Leah Johnston voted and approved Rabbi Noah Farkas to be the next President & CEO. Rabbi Farkas’ official term will begin on January 1, 2022, but he will begin working at the Federation in November. The Federation’s current President & CEO Jay Sanderson will continue to serve in that role through December 31.

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) physicians, leaders and

clinicians celebrated the Center of Distinction and Clinical Excellence 2020 Awards, which were presented to LWRMC's Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine, for the third consecutive year. LWRMC also welcomes Dr. Joel M. Hallam and Dr. Terrell Martin to the Obstetrics and Gynecology practice.

Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center announces two additions to the

organization’s Development team, Dane Gass, Communications Associate and Abigail Rillo, Communications Intern.

Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Office

welcomes Jennifer Linzy as its new Public Information Officer. In this role, Linzy will manage the Clerk's internal and external communications, website, and social media, in addition to growing and maintaining media relations and promoting positive public awareness.

Manatee

County

Government

announces the Manatee County Commission’s confirmation of Dr. Scott Hopes as its official County Administrator, removing the "acting" designation he has held since he was originally hired on April 1. Manatee County is also pleased to announce the County Commission’s confirmation of Robert Reinshuttle as its second deputy administrator.

Manatee Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certifications for the second consecutive time by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment

LMT and Erica Fagan LMT, to its team.

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's recently hired Dr.

Sara Grivetti as chief executive officer.

Her role will involve administration and management of the nonprofit as well as directing fundraising initiatives, operations, and development programs.

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is pleased to announce that 19 attorneys have been selected for inclusion in 2021 Florida Super Lawyers® and seven as 2021 Florida Rising Stars. Florida Super Lawyers: Anthony J. Abate, Jaime Austrich, Steven M. Berman, Steven J. Chase, Douglas A. Cherry, Ronald A. Christaldi, Jason A. Collier, Jennifer B. Compton, Duane A. Daiker, Jonathan J. Ellis, Melanie S. Griffin, Mark D. Hildreth, Michele Leo Hintson, W. Kent Ihrig, John S. Inglis, Ernest J. Marquart, Mindi M. Richter, J. Todd Timmerman, and Gregory C. Yadley. Florida Rising Stars: Christopher Cavaliere, Jade C. Davis, Jeffrey Fabian, Clinton S. Morrell, Christina Nethero, Ryan S. Nichols, and Kathleen G. Reres.

Rep. Vern Buchanan was recently

honored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for bipartisan lawmaking.

Buchanan is one of 20 members of the House, along with 10 Senators, awarded the Chamber’s Jefferson–Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship, for bipartisan lawmaking in the 116th Congress.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is proud to announce that Michelle Bente has been named Director of Marketing.

Bente has served as Assistant Director of Marketing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for 18 years.

Williams Parker Attorneys at Law

is pleased to announce attorney Bonnie Lee Polk has been elected partner of the firm. In addition, the firm announces the addition of attorney Alisa M. Heedy to the trusts and estates section.

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Executive Committee Meeting WED 8:00-9:30 AM | Bradenton Office - Conference Room

BBC Advisory Committee Meeting TUE 4:00–5:00 PM | Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room MYP Leadership Committee Meeting WED 8:00–9:00 AM | Zoom

Biscuits & Benefits Member Reception TUE 3:30–5:00 PM | Bradenton Office – Air & Energy Board Room

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Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM–1:00 PM | Rocco’s Pizza Pasta Grill Healthcare Committee Meeting 4:00–5:00 PM | Zoom

Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM–1:00 PM | Skillets Restaurant

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REACH Manatee Vision Council THU 7:30-9:00 AM | Zoom

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Education & Workforce Partnerships Meeting THU 12:00-1:00 PM | Zoom Small Business Council Meeting FRI 9:00-10:00 AM | Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room

Natural Resources Committee Meeting FRI 8:00–9:00 AM | Lakewood Ranch Office - Conference Room

Power Connection Virtual Networking Hour TUE 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Zoom

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Business After Hours TUE 4:30–6:30 PM | 360 Orthopedics

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Headliners: Cynthia Saunders, Superintendent WED School District of Manatee County 11:30 AM–1:00 PM | Pier 22

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Technology Committee Meeting THU 3:30–4:30 PM | Zoom MYP Social 5:00-7:00 PM | LECOM Park - Bradenton Marauders Game

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Transportation Committee Meeting FRI 8:00–9:00 AM | Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room

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MYPower Networking Lunch WED 11:45 AM–1:00 PM | Longhorn Steakhouse Board of Directors Meeting 4:00–5:30 PM | Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room

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Downtown Redevelopment Committee Meeting FRI 8:00–9:00 AM | Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room

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MYP Social THU 5:00-7:00 PM | Whiskey Joe’s Manatee River

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Healthcare Committee Meeting 4:00–5:00 PM | Zoom

Executive Committee Meeting WED 8:00-9:30 AM | Bradenton Office - Conference Room

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Education and Workforce Committee Meeting THU 12:00–1:00 PM | Zoom Small Business Council Meeting FRI 9:00–10:00 AM | Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room

Power Connection Breakfast THU 7:30–9:00 AM | Hampton Inn & Suites LWR Power Connection Virtual Networking Hour TUE 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Zoom

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BBC Advisory Committee Meeting TUE 4:00–5:00 PM | Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room

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Headliners: Carlos Buquearas, Executive Director WED Port Manatee 11:30 AM–1:00 PM | Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

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Technology Committee Meeting THU 3:30–4:30 PM | Zoom

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Transportation Committee Meeting FRI 8:00–9:00 AM | Lakewood Ranch Office - Conference Room

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Business After Hours TUE 4:30–6:30 PM | Conley Buick GMC Subaru

Chamber Friends Committee Meeting 4:00-5:00 PM | Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room

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MYPower Networking Lunch WED 11:45 AM–1:00 PM | Ford's Garage Board of Directors Meeting 4:00–5:30 PM | Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room

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Coffee Club FRI 8:00-9:30 AM | Tidewell Foundation Chamber Travel: Australia & New Zealand Information Meeting 5:45–7:00 PM | Bradenton Office – Air & Energy Board Room

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Biscuits & Benefits Member Reception WED 8:00-9:30 AM | Lakewood Ranch Office – Board Room Power Connection Lunch - Catered by Skyline Chili 11:30 AM–1:00 PM | Lakewood Ranch Office – Board Room August | September Current 2021 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce

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