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

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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 Kevin Baylor, Alliance IT, LLC Richard Bedford, REAL Consulting, LLC Betsy Benac, Commissioner, Manatee County Government (Ex Officio)

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Bill Colgate, MD, MCR Health Bernitha Copeland, Copeland Full Line Insurance, Inc. Cheri Coryea, Manatee County Government (Ex Officio)

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 digitally every month and distributed to more than 7,000 businesses and community leaders.

It is an advertising medium available only to Chamber members.

FOR ADVERTISING RATES CONTACT: Michele Slaughter 941-748-4842, ext. 116 or MicheleS@ManateeChamber.com

Karen Holbrook, PhD, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee (Ex Officio) Joe Hwang, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Karen LaPensee, LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air David Miner, Board Member, School Board of Manatee County (Ex Officio) Stewart Moon Jr., Air & Energy Jeff Nickse, Accurate Benefit Solutions, LLC Bruce Patneaude, IMG Academy Rick Piccolo, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (Ex Officio) Tim Polk, Urban Planning Solutions Wayne Poston, Mayor, City of Bradenton (Ex Officio) Dennis Ragosta, Southwest Florida Water Management District (Ex Officio) Teresa Rawe, MD, TruePartners

Mark Dunlop, BankUnited, N.A.

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

Ted Ehrlichman, CareerSource Suncoast (Ex Officio)

Chris Sharek, The Ardurra Group

Dustin Fusillo, Air & Energy

Brian Thomas, State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (Ex Officio)

Steve Hall, Alltrust Insurance Stu Henderson, Fawley Bryant Architecture Sharon Hillstrom, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation

Doug Van Dyke, Leadership Simplified Kerry Ward, Bank OZK 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 Amy Farrington, Esq., Vice Pres., Public Policy & Small Business................AmyF@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 124 Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative.................... TimF@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 241 Carole Guevara, Information Specialist.............................................CaroleG@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200

The Current magazine is proudly published by CG&B Publishing, LLC of Bradenton.

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Round 2 Grant Applications Open for Businesses and Non-Profits in Manatee County • Recover Manatee Safety First Small Business Grants • Manatee CARES Act Funding for Nonprofits

Manatee County will distribute up to $70 million in CARES Act funding for costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will be disbursed in four categories to meet the needs of residents, business owners, nonprofits, local government agencies, and community partners.

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Round 2 of the Recover Manatee Safety First Small Business Grant Program is now accepting applications. Round 2 is open to all industry sectors that are an active, private for-profit business; have documented losses due to COVID-19; are located in Manatee County; and have 500 employees or less. In this round, home-based and mobile businesses as well as those that have received EIDL and/or PPP are eligible. Businesses can receive a $5,000 base grant for safe operations and up to $45,000 for reimbursement of recorded losses due to business interruption as a result of COVID-19 closures.

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Round 2 of Manatee CARES Act Funding for Nonprofits and Communtiy Organizations is now accepting applications. Nonprofits and other community organizations (such as medical, mental health and substance abuse providers) are eligible to apply. There are three types of funding available: Community Health & Wellbeing (PPE and CDC Compliance), Community Health & Wellbeing Programs and Services, and Economic Recovery Programs and Services. Organizations can apply for funding in any or all of these areas.

For detailed requirements for all grants and to apply visit www.mymanatee.org/ manateecares. There are recorded webinars explaining the grants, eligibility, FAQs, instructions for the application process, and more helpful information on the site.

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LocalQuotes4U.com The Chamber's Better Business Council publishes a comprehensive guide to area businesses that adhere to higher standards.

Our online tool gives all consumers - business and residential - a way to easily submit a request for a bid for the products and services offered

by Chamber members.

Use our online business directory to find Chamber member businesses for the products and services you need for your businesses and your home/family.

In Florida there are 2.5 million small businesses.

Support Local Business

Shop Local. Eat Local.

Spend Local. Enjoy Local.

While we all know and recognize the important role small businesses play in our region, this pandemic has has brought even more focus on how critical they are to the fabric of our community. They are the foundation of our economy.

These businesses provide jobs, create our sense of entrepreneurial spirit, and serve to enhance our quality of life.

The statistics around the role and importance of small business are striking. According to the Small Business Administration, in 2019, there were over 2.5 million small businesses in Florida comprising 99.8% of all businesses in the state. These same small businesses employed 3.4 million people, creating nearly three out of every four new jobs, while supporting one-half of the state’s economy. In Manatee County, these same trends continue. At the Manatee Chamber, 80% of our members have 25 or fewer employees.

We are so proud that our local small business network has supported each other as well as our community by providing services or products to those most in need. Many of the local breweries, when they were not able to open for regular business, started manufacturing sanitizer when it was a scarce resource. Other businesses provided free meals to health care workers or pivoted from their core business to create and provide PPE. Still others have freely shared their quicklyimplemented strategies to address and adapt to a bevy of new situations in their workplaces - all in the hope that their experience can help another business be successful.

We're here to help you connect, learn, pivot, adapt, recover, and thrive.

These are just a few of the stories that we have heard from our members. All of these local business owners and their teams have shown generosity and determination during a time of great uncertainty and adversity in their own small business.

As a community, we must continue to support the businesses in our region. Support them by ordering takeout, shopping online locally, buying gift cards, hiring local professionals, and patronizing local service businesses. You can even support them without spending any money through posting positive online reviews, promoting them on social media, and continuing to encourage your friends and family to shop local.

The Manatee Chamber is here to provide the connections, share official, credible information about resources, and advocate on behalf of local businesses.

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The Chamber Represents You It’s What We Do and Your Business Success Is Why We Do It

As businesses continue to adjust and adapt to changing demands, it is more important than ever that the Chamber hears from you. Our team - board members, committee members, and our dedicated Chamber staff - is focused on advocating for pro-business public policy and providing resources and support for local businesses. Our work is broad to serve a diverse business community and deep to address the specific needs of different industries.

As we head toward Florida’s 2021 Legislative Session it is more important than ever that we have clear priorities so that we can easily, and succinctly, communicate the needs of businesses to elected officials and other partners. Our legislative priorities and issues may look different this year as employers require access to economic relief funds and reasonable regulations around operating during a pandemic. Meanwhile, the Florida Legislature will be focused on economic recovery and budgetary issues. The Chamber's Legislative Committee is working now to build our 2021 agenda so that we are ready to work with elected officials at all levels of government.

Input from local businesses is a fundamental part of our process and we encourage you to share your insights with us.

The Chamber also works with governmental partners at the local, state, and federal level to link your and your business to official resources and programs. Our priority is to share accurate, official information that is timely and relevant. We do this via email, social media, programming, and member outreach. If you have questions about these resources, please let us know. We are here to advocate on your behalf and advocate for enhanced systems for our business community.

The Chamber is also providing meaningful support to small business owners through webinars, videos and speakers on relevant topics. If you would like to suggest topics that you think would be beneficial to your business and team, please let us know! We can easily tap into the Chamber's wide network of professionals and experts so that you can focus on growing your business.

If you would like to get involved in the Small Business Council or have ideas for Chamber programming, please call or email Amy Farrington at 941-748-4842, ext. 124 or AmyF@ ManateeChamber.com.

We appreciate the opportunity to represent your business and our community. We look forward to hearing your ideas, working together on solutions, and representing your interests with policy-makers. It's what we do and your success is why we do it!

Looking to Reach New Residents?

What About Tourists?

The Manatee Chamber’s Welcome Manatee program provides Chamber members with targeted visibility to reach the audience you want.

Two Packets to Advertise In New Resident & Relocation Information Tourist Information Your Manatee Chamber receives requests for new resident or tourist information almost daily and we want to help you be among the first to reach them with your brand message.

CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR ADVERTISING SPOT TODAY! Kim Dalglish | 941-748-4842, ext. 121 KimD@ManateeChamber.com Marketing material must be no larger than 8 ½” x 11” in size.

Accepted materials include rack cards, brochures and flyers.

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headliners Building a Brain Healthy Community for the Florida Suncoast and Beyond

Dr. Stephanie Peabody, Neuropsychologist and Executive Director, Brain Health Initiative A healthy and optimally performing brain is essential for living a long and fulfilling life. By 2030, the World Health Organization estimates that half of the worldwide economic impact of disability will be due specifically to brain-related disability. As the elderly population is projected to nearly double that of the young by 2050, longitudinal brain health research and innovation across the lifespan is urgently needed.

Formed in 2018 and headquartered in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, the Brain Health Initiative (BHI) features collaborative leadership from the Academy for Brain Health and Performance and Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital. Brain health clinicians, researchers, academics, and innovators from across the Harvard system and throughout the state of Florida, as well as national and global collaborators, are engaged in this collective impact effort to support significant positive brain health and performance outcomes for the greater Suncoast region and beyond.

Join us as Dr. Stephanie Peabody, Neuropsychologist and Executive Director of the Brain Health Initiative, provides insight into brain health in our community and why it is important to residents and businesses, BHI’s goals and research, and how you can get involved.

Headliner events are open dialogues designed to allow members the opportunity to learn from and interact with our speakers.

Wednesday, September 9 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Via Zoom 15 Manatee Chamber & MYP Members | $20 Future Members

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Important Deadlines for the 2020 General Election

October 5 | Deadline to Register to Vote in the General Election October 24 | Deadline to Request Vote by Mail Ballot November 3 | General Election - Polls Open from 7 AM-7 PM - and Deadline for the Supervisor of Elections to Receive Mail in Ballots

For more information and to check your voter registration, visit VoteManatee.com or call 941-741-3823.

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MYPower Networking Lunch Wednesday, August 26 • 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Pier 22 – River West Ballroom 1200 1st Ave W. Bradenton, FL 34205 Connect with local young professionals in-person at our next (socially-distanced) MYPower Lunch! MYPower Lunches are a wonderful way to promote your business as all attendees can give a one-minute commercial, and network with other like-minded young professionals. This event is $15 for current MYP Members and $25 for all others.

10-MINUTE TAKEAWAY Guest Speaker | Craig Warzecha, GM of the Bradenton Marauders “Getting 1% Better Everyday” Hosting this as an in-person event is subject to change based on CDC and Florida Department of Health guidelines.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we proceed carefully with the reintroduction of these events. Limited to 20 attendees.

Zoom Virtual MYP Social Thursday, September 10 • 5:00 - 6:00 PM CLICK HERE TO REGISTER MYP is now offering virtual socials – where you can join us from the office, at home, or even on the go! TAll attendees can also give an introduction and quick promotion for their business. This event is FREE for current MYP Members and $10 for all others.

June Highlights Our June MYPower Lunch, held via Zoom, was packed with imperative local information geared towards young professionals. Hannah Saeger Karnei with the Patterson Foundation (regarding the 2020 Census), Scott Farrington with the Supervisor of Elections Office, and Nicholas Azzara with Manatee County Government, all joined in to lead a wonderful discussion on the 2020 census, election and voter statistics, and Manatee County updates.

We are so thankful to each of them for taking the time to go over this information with us and answering everyone’s questions!

Interested in joining any of these events?

Contact Caitlyn Haley at CaitlynH@ManateeChamber.com or 941-748-4842 ext. 117 for more information or to RSVP to any of these events.

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New to the Area?

If you want to connect with young professionals, seek networking opportunities, or just want to have fun then join Manatee Young Professionals! We offer monthly socials, networking lunches, professional development seminars, volunteer opportunities, and recreational activities for anyone 21-40 years old.

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Find Us on Facebook & Instagram: "Manatee Young Professionals"

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Check out photos and upcoming events at MYPonline.com THANK YOU MYP WORKFORCE PARTNERS:

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The Chamber's Better Business Council: 50 Years of Serving Our Community The Better Business Council (BBC), a program of the Manatee Chamber, celebrates 50 years of serving Manatee County consumers and businesses this year. The BBC helps address consumer concerns, publicizes important scam alerts, enhances the profile of BBC members, and provides referrals to consumers. The program's mission is to strengthen public confidence in Manatee County area businesses.

Companies committed to delivering stellar customer service gain valuable visibility and credibility by joining the Better Business Council. Members of the BBC have been screened to verify proper license and insurance requirements and each has pledged to deliver excellence with integrity in serving their customers. BBC members recognize the value in delivering a higher standard of business and are proud to have the BBC "seal of approval".

The Better Business Council also serves as a local resource for the community by providing upto-date scam and fraud information as well as support for consumer complaints.

For more information on BBC membership, or for consumer inquiries, contact the BBC office at (941) 748-3411 or BBC@ManateeChamber.com. For a list of BBC members CLICK HERE.

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These webinars offer video workshops on business-related topics to help you plan, prepare, navigate and manage strategies for your business. Attend live or access the recordings for 24/7 educational opportunities.

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member news Advantage Business Partners, LLC.,

announced that Lisa Buonarosa and Michelle Olivo have joined its independently owned agency as Business Outsourcing Consultants.

Buonarosa a veteran sales consultant, has over a decade experience in marketing and sales.

Olivo brings over 20 years’ experience in sales, marketing, insurance and owning a recruiting business.

Anna Maria Oyster Bar

received the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Seal of Commitment demonstrating dedication to enhanced safety and sanitation practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. AMOB was the first restaurant in the state of Florida to achieve the Seal of Commitment.

The Bank of Tampa has named Corey Neil,

a 17-year veteran of the financial institution, president and COO. Neil will oversee enterprise responsibilities for the revenue side of the bank.

Bill West will remain in his role as CEO of The Bank of Tampa, as well as CEO and president of the Tampa Bay Banking Co.

Blalock Walters, P.A. is pleased to welcome attorney Bonita Wang to the firm’s tax law, corporate, and health care practice groups.

Blake Medical Center

celebrates its ER being ranked in the top 10% of HCA ER’s nationally and for earning distinguished recognition for excellence in process, clinical care and outstanding outcomes.

Entech has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers and one of the top MSPs in Florida on the prestigious 2020 annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. Applicants are ranked on a unique methodology that weights revenue figures according to long-term health and viability; commitment to recurring revenue; and operational efficiency.

Gettel Toyota of Bradenton announces

2019 Toyota Sales Consultant Pros (Professional Retail Outstanding Salespeople): Hector Vega, Sales Manager, Rosario Rolandi, Julio Diaz, Nuri Reed, and Anwar Gammal, Sales Associates.

Southeast Toyota’s Sales Consultant PROS consist of the top 600 performers in the region.

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. is pleased to

announce staff promotions. Advancing from Software Support Specialist to IT Manager is Shawn Drourr. Advancing from Senior Accountant to Supervisor is Jessica Gruener.

Advancing from In-Charge Accountant to Senior Accountant are Landon Graber, Stephen Hueston, Caroline Root and Keith Simpson.

Advancing from Staff Accountant to In-Charge Accountant are Michael Kelley and Andrew Zacharias. Advancing from Intern to Staff Accountant are Corey Degroff, Patricia Martin

Tolentino and Tony Tremaroli. Advancing from Processing Support Technician to Billing Assistant is Christina Walton.

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

was recently named to the list of Best Maternity Hospitals in the U.S., which includes 231 hospitals across 36 states, by Newsweek. To be considered for the list, hospitals had to demonstrate that they meet standards for the following measures: early elective delivery; nulliparous, term singleton, vertex cesarean sections, episiotomy; newborn bilirubin screening prior to discharge; and appropriate deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis in women undergoing cesarean delivery.

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is honored to recognize Dr. David Cashen as the hospital’s first provider chosen for the Patients’ Choice Award. Dr. Cashen is a joint replacement specialist and board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedics, sports medicine, pain management and physical therapy services.

Michael’s On East

has been honored with the “Best of Award of Excellence” designation for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2020 Restaurant Awards.

Recognized among other winners from all over the globe as a top destination for wine lovers, the restaurant is the only honoree in the ‘Best Of Award of Excellence’ category in the Sarasota-Manatee region.

Realize Bradenton and the City of Bradenton were recently honored by

The American Planning Association, Florida Chapter with its Award of Excellence in the Best Practices Category for "Creating Together: Youth Centered Planning" for the Riverwalk East Master Plan.

Ryntal Property Management is pleased to welcome Kayla Beiser, Leasing Specialist, to its residential property management team.

Sarasota Magazine

won 29 awards at Florida Magazine Association’s Annual Charlie Awards. The honors include Best Digital Magazine Website and to excellence awards in writing and design. Sarasota Magazine was the top award winner among all magazines for number of awards, with 12 first-place Charlie Awards, 10 Silver Awards and 7 Bronze Awards.

Sarasota Military Academy students recently received an inaugural award from the 2020 Sarasota Film Festival. The cadets submitted a film titled 'The Fate of the Oklahoma Riders' and won the newly established Comedy Appreciation category during the festival’s virtual competition.

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been named Florida Trend’s 2020 Legal Elite: Gregory Yadley - Hall of Fame (Tampa); Douglas Cherry (Sarasota); Duane Daiker (Tampa); Hugo DeBeaubien (Tampa); Hunter Norton (Sarasota); Maria Ramos (Tampa). Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite 2020 recognizes the top tier of attorneys practicing in Florida as chosen by their colleagues and Up & Comers recognizes attorneys 40 years of age or younger exhibiting leadership in law and in their community.

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center

announces Tomas Herrera-Mishler President and CEO of SANCA at Nathan Benderson Park.

Herrera-Mishler was most recently President and CEO of the Balboa Park Conservancy in San Diego, CA.

The Eye Associates is proud to announce

Cataract & LASIK surgeon Dr. Bradley O’Neill has joined the practice. Dr. O’Neill is a BoardCertified Ophthalmologist with advanced subspecialty training in Cataract/Refractive surgery. He will be providing Bladeless Laser Cataract surgery as well as LASIK surgery.

We Want to Read All About It! NEW HIRES | PROMOTIONS | SPECIAL AWARDS

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Start sharing your great news today!

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new members Welcome to the Chamber Access Granted Now, Inc 6502 28th Avenue E. Palmetto, FL 34221 https://www.agrantedn.com/ (813) 842-6767 Tutoring and Educational Services

Finley Williams Law, PA 695 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33701 http://www.finleywilliamslaw.com (727) 280-6837 Attorneys

Bactronix Suncoast 2438 Manatee Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208 http://www.bactronixsuncoast.com (941) 251-5194 Biohazard and Trauma Clean-up

Fit Crew Bradenton 608 19th Avenue West Bradenton, Fl 34205 http://fitcrewbradenton.com (941) 779-7039 Fitness Training and Exercise

Devoted Health http://Devoted.com (800) 338-6833 Medicare Insurance

Greenbaum Stiers Strategic Marketing Group, LLC 3405 71st Ave E. Sarasota, FL 34243 http://jenesismarketinggroup.com (678) 508-7745 Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations

ED3 Benefit Solutions http://ED3BenefitSolutions.com (941) 212-9711 Employee Leasing Services F45 Training Lakewood Ranch North 9638 State Rd. 64 E. Bradenton, FL 34212 http://F45Training.com/ LakewoodRanchNorth (941) 567-7434 Fitness Training and Exercise

Heartland Payment Systems HeartlandPaymentSystems.com (941) 241-6170 Credit Card and Merchant Services, Payment Processing Honest Errands, LLC http://honesterrands.com (941) 201-4967 Errand Services

HR Pros, LLC http://HRProsLLC.net (941) 776-0996 HR Consulting and Business Services Judi Dunn - Bright Realty http://www.beachesandgolfofsarasota.com/ (941) 726-6075 Real Estate - Residential KAC Enterprises Services, LLC http://kaccanfixit.com (941) 222-1754 Electrical Contractors Lanai Lifestyles 9712 State Rd. 64 E. Bradenton, FL 34212 https://www.facebook.com/ SchoolHousePlaza (941) 896-6342 Retail and Shopping The Law Office of Stacey Maloney, PLLC 435 12th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 http://sowalegal.com (941) 301-8877 Attorneys Lepro Electric http://LeproElectric.com (941) 773-7805 Electrical Contractors

Maintenance Too Paper Co. VISIT OUR SHOWROOM: 629 17th Ave. W. | Bradenton 34205

SUPPLIES FOR YOUR WORKPLACE PPE • Paper • Chemicals • Janitorial Restaurant • Shipping • Safety

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Louis Pappas 8512 Cooper Creek Blvd., #100 Bradenton, FL 34201 http://LouisPappas.com (941) 388-8719 Restaurants

Petland Sarasota 8452 Lockwood Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243 http://PetlandSarasota.com (941) 256-2856 Pet Supplies, Services and Sitting

Stonewood Grill & Tavern 5415 University Parkway University Park, FL 34201 http://stonewoodgrill.com (941) 355-3315 Restaurants

Loving Hands Ministries, Inc. PO Box 1157 Bradenton, FL 34206 http://lovinghandsministriesus.org/ (941) 721-0280 Thrift Shops

Prime Health Urgent Care 8927 US Hwy. 301 N. Parrish, FL 34219 http://primehealthuc.com (941) 220-4145 Hospitals and Medical Centers

Suncoast Lift Truck Services, Inc. 207 30th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 761-8212 Material Handling Dealers: Fork Lifts, Pallet Jacks and Equipment

Maid to Work (941) 807-7110 Cleaning - Commercial or Residential

Restoration 1 of Sarasota http://restoration1.com/sarasota (941) 413-2871 Water, Flood and Disaster Damage

Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority 4350 W. Cypress St., Ste. 700 Tampa, FL 33607 http://tbarta.com (813) 282-8200 Government Offices and Officers

MĂœV™ Medical Cannabis Dispensary 8465 Heritage Greenway Bradenton, FL 34212 http://www.muvfl.com (833) 880-5420 Medical Marijuana Oneco Farmers Market 5108 15th St. E. Bradenton, FL 34203 http://OnecoFarmersMarket.com (941) 536-5003 Flea Markets Performance Technical Services, Inc. PO Box 14910 Bradenton, FL 34280 http://pts-group.com (941) 795-2581 Engineering and Design Services

Servis1st Bank 240 S. Pineapple Ave., Ste. 401 Sarasota, FL 34236 http://servisfirstbank.com (941) 416-8803 Banks and Banking South Beach Tanning Co. 8717 State Rd. 70 E. Bradenton, FL 34202 http://SouthBeachTanningCompany.com (941) 896-8196 Tanning Salons Sterling Computer Systems, LLC http://sterlingcomputers.biz (941) 723-1655 Computer and Electronics Sales and Service Stevens Scientific Services LLC http://StevensScientificServices.com (941) 704-4909 Consulting Services

The Teal Turtle Boutique 12351 US Hwy. 301 N. Parrish, FL 34219 http://TheTealTurtleBoutique.com (941) 448-9118 Retail and Shopping TidyMD Cleaning PO Box 2012 Anna Maria, FL 34216 http://TidyMD.com (941) 216-8238 Cleaning - Commercial or Residential Urban E Recycling 6102 24th St. E. Bradenton, FL 34203 http://UrbanERecycling.com (813) 512-6998 Waste Removal, Sanitation, and Recycling Services

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CLICK HERE FOR COUPONS KAC Enterprises Services

10 OFF %

For Manatee Chamber Members

Gettel Hyundai of Lakewood

Lanai Lifestyles

500 OFF

5% Discount

$

Your Best Deal OR 50% Off Oil Change & Tire Rotation

The Aesthetic & Wellness Center

Prime Health Urgent Care

Food Sensitivity Specials

10 Discount %

For National Wellness Month

on COVID Testing

ED3 Benefit Solutions

Sport Clips of Bradenton FREE Haircut

FREE Webinar

The Future of Finetech & Cybersecurity

FREE

Cybersecurity Training

Total Reporting Chamber Members Receive Tier 1 Pricing

Optimus Car Wash

5 OFF

$

Full Service Wash

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for new customer

Soul to Soul Yoga

10% OFF Yoga Class

Johnson PhotoImaging

50 OFF

$

Executive Business Portrait

On Any Store Purchase

Lyteworks

10% OFF on Lighting, Fans, Furniture, & Home Accessories

Gettel Kia of Bradenton

500 OFF

$

Your Best Deal OR 50% Off Oil Change & Tire Rotation

Your CBD Store of Bradenton

Louis Pappas Fresh Greek

10% OFF

Fresh Casual Greek Food

Stacey Marie Photography

20% OFF

for Teachers, First Responders & Military

Minuteman Press of Bradenton

10% OFF First Purchase

Batteries Plus Bulbs

15% OFF

10% OFF

LECOM

Terraces at Peridia

Tuition Discount

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First Responders & Hospital Staff

SAVE 3%

Plus Free Application

D IS C O U N T S Cairn Clinic

55 INITIAL VISIT

$

(Acupuncture, Medical Massage, and / or Resolutions Acupuncture Massage)

Waste Pro

FREE MONTH

Anna Maria Oyster Bar

Ellenton | Cortez Landside/Halfway Lounge

AMOB on the Pier

FREE Margarita with

FREE Margarita with

Entrée Purchase

Darwin Brewing

Blue Door Spa

Entrée Purchase

BOGO

Save $15

of Recycling

Buy One Get One Half Off

Office Depot #3361

Premier Escape Adventures

Webtivity Marketing & Design

5 OFF

10% OFF

Chamber Member Pricing

Your Escape Room

The Makers Market and Workshop

Orangetheory Fitness University Park

$

FREE

10% OFF Any Workshop

Class

Little Harbor Resort

Pool Vibes

FREE

30% OFF

Pool Cleaning

for Super Heroes

on Mani's & Pedi's This Summer

Sylwia Ok Photography

50 OFF

$

Professional Business Portrait

Salty Printing LWR (East)

10% OFF Off Your Order

Gettel Toyota of Lakewood & Bradenton

500 OFF

$

New service/customer for first year

Your Best Deal OR 50% Off Oil Change & Tire Rotation

Constant Contact Online Marketing

Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach

20-25%

Software Discount

FREE

Chips & Salsa w/Purchase

Take advantage of valuable cost-saving opportunities offered by fellow Chamber members.

WANT TO OFFER A MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNT?

Contact Carey Miller at CareyM@ManateeChamber.com or 941-748-4842, ext. 113

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ribbon cuttings Celebrating Local Businesses The Chamber is proud to support members large and small that are commemorating a special event like a ground breaking, grand opening, remodel, new location, and new owner.

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3 KEYS BREWING Remodel 2505 Manatee Ave. E. | Bradenton 34208 (941) 218-0396 | 3KeysBrewing.com

ACUPUNCTURE HEALING CENTER, LLC Grand Opening 6124 53rd Ave. E. | Bradenton 34203 (941) 751-1001 | Acupuncture-Healing-Center.com

AD PROSPERITY DIGITAL AGENCY Grand Opening (201) 783-4855 | AdProsperity.com

FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGER New Owner 7376 52nd Pl. E. | Bradenton 34203 (941) 755-1982 | FreddysUSA.com/Store/Bradenton-FL

KEYSTONE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Grand Opening 8445 Heritage Green Way | Bradenton 34212 (941) 741-8445 | KeystoneAH.com

LAKE DENTAL Grand Opening 9760 State Rd. 64 E. | Bradenton 34212 (941) 322-7711 | MyLakeDental.com

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LOADED CANNON DISTILLERY Grand Opening 3115 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Ste. 110 | Bradenton 34211 (941) 900-1482 | LoadedCannonDistillery.com

SERVPRO OF WEST AND EAST BRADENTON New Location 2416 1st Street | Bradenton 34208 (941) 792-7715 | ServProBradenton.com

OVERTURF’S FLOOR & FABRIC CARE New Location 1625 Manatee Ave. E. | Bradenton 34208 (941) 301-9555 | CleaningManatee.com

SERVPRO® of East Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch 941-747-2333 SERVPRO® of West Bradenton/Anna Maria 941-792-7715

TAKE 5 OIL CHANGE CORTEZ Grand Opening 908 Cortez Rd. W. | Bradenton 34207 (941) 751-1125 | Take5OilChange.com/Locations/FL/Bradenton-1134/

SOUTH BEACH TANNING CO. Grand Opening 8717 State Rd. 70 E. | Bradenton 34202 (941) 896-8196 | SouthBeachTanningCompany.com

Call Cara Misiewicz 941-748-4842, ext. 122 to schedule a ribbon cutting.

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networking events

Events to Take Your Business to the Next Level

Thursday, August 27| 8:00-9:30AM| Freefor Chamber Members Virtually connect and network with fellow Chamber members and enjoy breakfast, coffee & Tropicana OJ from the comfort of your own home or office. You’ll be placed into small groups for networking and we'll mix those up so you can meet new people and connect with those you already know.

Sponsored by:

Tuesday, September 8| 4:00-5:30PM| Freefor Chamber Members Virtually connect and network with fellow Chamber members and enjoy food, dessert, and your favorite beverage from the comfort of your own home or office.

You’ll be placed into small groups for networking and we'll mix those up so you can meet new people and connect with those you already know.

Sponsored by:

Wednesday, September 16| 12:00-1:00PM| $20Per Person

This casual virtual networking event on ZOOM allows members to connect while enjoying lunch in the privacy of their own home or office. Each attendee is invited to give a one-minute commercial about their business and services.

You will get $10 of your attendee fee back in the form of a gift certificate to your Chamber member restaurant of choice, since we can’t be together in person as a group.

Sponsored by:

Wednesday, September 23|8:30-9:30AM|Freefor Chamber Members

Sponsored by:

This casual virtual networking event on ZOOM allows members to connect while enjoying breakfast in the privacy of their own home or office. Each attendee is invited to give a one-minute commercial about their business and services.

You will get $10 of your attendee fee back in the form of a gift certificate to your Chamber member restaurant of choice, since we can’t be together in person as a group.

Join Us In-Person!

In-Person Power Connection Lunch Wednesday, September 2 | 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM Rocco's Pizza Pasta Grill

827 14th Street West | Bradenton 34205 This casual networking event allows members to connect while enjoying lunch at a member location. Each attendee is invited to give a one-minute commercial about their business and services. Limited to 25 attendees – 1 per company.

Chamber Member Cost to Attend: $20 | RSVP and register online at ManateeChamber.com/Events Questions? Contact Cara Misiewicz at 941-748-4842, ext 122 | CaraM@ManateeChamber.com **Hosting as an in-person event is subject to change based on CDC and Florida Department of Health Guidelines.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we proceed carefully with the reintroduction of these events.

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event and meeting calendar

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Power Connection Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Zoom

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Executive Committee Meeting 7:45 – 9:00 AM | Zoom

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Natural Resources Committee Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Zoom

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Leadership Manatee Board of MON Governors Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Zoom

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MYPower Networking Lunch WED 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Pier 22 Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Zoom

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Coffee Club 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Zoom Downtown Redevelopment Committee Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Zoom

September 01 TUE

BBC Advisory Committee Meeting 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Zoom

02

Power Connection Lunch 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Rocco’s Pasta Grill

WED

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

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Small Business Council Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Zoom

08

Business After Hours 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Zoom

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WED

Headliners Membership Luncheon: Dr. Stephanie Peabody, Brain Health Institute 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Zoom

10

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

FRI

TUE

THU

MYP Social 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Zoom

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Transportation Committee Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Zoom

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Power Connection Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Zoom

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Natural Resources Committee Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Zoom

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Executive Committee Meeting 7:45 – 9:00 AM | Zoom

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Virtual Power Connection Breakfast 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Zoom

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Coffee Club 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Zoom

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Downtown Redevelopment Committee Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Zoom

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Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Zoom

FRI

WED FRI

Virtual events have become a great way for members to connect with one another.

TUE

WED THU FRI

WED

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Bradenton

222 10th St. West | Bradenton, FL 34205

Lakewood Ranch at the McClure Center 4215 Concept Court | Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

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