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Chairman............................................................................................. .Rae Dowling, Florida Power & Light Immediate Past Chairman .................................................................................. Tom Seguin, Suncoast Gems Chairman-Elect....................................................................................Jonathan Fleece, Blalock Walters, P.A. Treasurer......................................................................................................Bill Poulton, Tropicana Products Vice Chairman, Community Development & Communications..... Todd Pokrywa, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc. Vice Chairman Membership Development & Services................................................... Trudy Moon, Air & Energy Vice Chairman Public Policy & Small Business.............................Kevin DiLallo, Manatee Memorial Hospital Chairman, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation............... John Rice, Rice's Appliance & TV President.................................................................................Robert Bartz, Manatee Chamber of Commerce

Directors: Julie Aranibar, School Board of Manatee County Lisa Arrigo-Hoban, L.A. Events Phill Baker, Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc. Ben Bakker, Trailmate / HJB Properties Jackie Barron, Mosaic Company Kevin Baylor, Suncoast Business Technologies Jennifer Bencie, Manatee County Health Dept. Rick Bisio, The Educated Franchisee Shirley Bryant, City of Palmetto Carlos Buqueras, Manatee County Port Authority Larry Bustle, Manatee County Government Darcie Duncan, Duncan Real Estate Ron Getman, Getman Cruise & Travel Arthur Guilford, University of South Florida Sarasota - Manatee Sharon Hillstrom, Bradenton Area EDC Ed Hunzeker, Manatee County Government Susan Lambert-Kopstad, Sea Breeze International Steve Litschauer, S2 Timing

Chris Locke, IMG Academy Michael Maddaloni, Beall's Department Stores, Inc Mike Mears, State College of Florida Rick Mills, School Board of Manatee County Sean Murphy, Beach Bistro John Nash, Manatee County Rural Health Services John Neal, Neal Communities Donal O'Shea, New College of Florida Jeff Orenstein, Living on the Suncoast Magazine Rick Piccolo, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Wayne Poston, City of Bradenton Tara Poulton, Southwest Florida Water Management District Jan Pullen, Saint Stephen's Episcopal School William Robinson, Blalock Walters, P.A. Bill Smock, Gator Plumbing, Inc. Jason 'JB' Taylor, Fawley Bryant Architects, Inc. Darrell Turner, Turner Tree & Landscape Ernie Withers, Mercedes Benz of Sarasota

Manatee Chamber of Commerce Bradenton Office 222 10th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone: 941-748-3411 Fax: 941-745-1877 Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center 4215 Concept Court Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 Phone: 941-748-3411 Fax: 941-745-1877 Info@ManateeChamber.com www.ManateeChamber.com To build a positive business environment while enhancing the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce Staff: Robert Bartz, IOM, President............................................................. BobB@ManateeChamber.com, ext.112 Jen Bartolone, Executive Assistant, Membership Dev. & Services........JenB@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 122 Kim Dalglish, Vice President Membership Development & Services........ KimD@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 121 Jacki Dezelski, IOM, Vice President, Community Dev. & Communications.........JackiD@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 131 Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative................................... TimF@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 241 Marianne Goldrainer, Membership Development Representative..... MarianneG@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 135 Jahna Leinhauser, Asst. Vice President Community Development....... JahnaL@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 172 Lindsey Leech, Executive Assistant and Membership Dev. Rep.....LindseyL@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 133 Carey Miller, Office Administrator..................................................CareyM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 113 Reba Parrish, Visitor Information Specialist......................................RebaP@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 100 Michele Passarelli, Information Specialist.....................................MicheleP@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200 Lisa Reeder, Executive Assistant, Public Policy & Small Business ..... LisaR@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 123 Cheryl Richert, Controller of Finance............................................ CherylR@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 115 Karen Sivia, Information Specialist..................................................KarenS@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200 Michele Slaughter, Communications Director...............................MicheleS@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 116 Neil Spirtas, IOM, Vice President Public Policy & Small Business..... NeilS@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 124 Tina West, Better Business Council Manager................................... TinaW@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 114

Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation Staff: Sharon Hillstrom, President & CEO........................................SharonH@ThinkBradentonArea.com, ext. 140 Mary Chilton, Project Manager...................................................MaryC@ThinkBradentonArea.com, ext. 145 Lauren Kratsch, Director of Project Management..................... LaurenK@ThinkBradentonArea.com, ext. 134 Jeannie Shields, Office Administrator...................................... JeannieS@ThinkBradentonArea.com, ext. 128 Cindy Unzicker, Administrative Asst./Events Coordinator........ CindyU@ThinkBradentonArea.com, ext. 126

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Chamber and Bradenton Area EDC Staff Contacts Chamber Executive Committee & Board of Directors

Executive Committee:

SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" Business Counseling By appointment only - call 941-748-3411 Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Bradenton Office Tuesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center

SBDC Small Business Counseling By appointment only - call 941-748-3411 Small Business Development Center Workshops Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM at the Bradenton Office

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Networking at a Glance January 9 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM MYP Networking Social Truman's Tap & Grill January 17 - 7:45 - 9:00 AM Coffee Club Manatee Fairgrounds January 27 - 5:00 - 7:00 PM Business After Hours Pittsburgh Pirates at McKechnie Field

The Manatee Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Current magazine is published monthly and distributed to more than 3,000 business and community leaders. It is an advertising medium available only to Chamber members. For advertising rates contact: Michele Slaughter at 941-748-4842, ext. 116 or MicheleS@ManateeChamber.com Current Magazine is proudly published by CG&B Publishing, LLC of Bradenton. (cgb@cablishgentile.com)

Contents Headlines

Features

6 A forNewtheLook BBC!

of Healthcare 12 Champions Awards Set for April 17 Annual Dinner 11 51stSponsorships and Reservations Thank You to Our Retiring Board of Directors

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Platinum Member Spotlight Sarasota Bradenton International Airport The Skyway Bridge and the Chamber's Role Manatee Young Professionals Event Info and Photos

7 Platinum Member Spotlight: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Introducing Your 2014 Officers and Board of Directors

& Politics 18 Pancakes 2014 Legislative

Roundtable Preview

Be a Chamber Champion! Travel with the Chamber Germany & Austria 2014

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Public Policy & Small Business Guest Speaker Luncheon Thank you to Our BBT Volunteers

In Every Issue 10 Business After Hours - December

Coffee Club - November 18 Green Tip 20 New & Renewing Members 13

22 BBC New Members

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Ribbon Cutting Photos

8 The Skyway Bridge and the Chamber's Role

Coffee Club - December

Calendar of Events & Activities

Next Month

Champions of Healthcare Awards Nominations Due Feb. 28

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14 Manatee Young Professionals Event Info and Highlights

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A New Look for the BBC! The Manatee Chamber's Better Business Council (BBC) is excited to announce and unveil its brand new logo. The symbol of the BBC has gone through many changes over the past 25 years, but the mission statement has remained the same. This fresh new look still stands for integrity and consumer trust, as more than 450 member businesses continue their dedication toward strengthening public confidence through the promotion of high standards of business ethics. The BBC membership continues to grow as more and more businesses recognize how the value of positive exposure can help their business grow. BBC members will be receiving an electronic version of the new logo via email this month, and are encouraged to display the logo on their website and other promotional materials. If you would like more information about the Better Business Council and its many benefits please contact Tina West, Manager at 941-748-1325 or TinaW@ManateeChamber.com.

New BBC Logos

Come Out and Be Part of Manatee County Day!

LIGHTNING VS. SAN JOSE SHARKS Saturday, January 18

Tampa Bay Times Forum â&#x20AC;˘ 2:00 PM Face-Off â&#x20AC;˘ Tickets: $18 Contact Tom Gilbert: 727-505-4512 (cell) / 813-301-6813 (office)

Come see Stamer and the Boys take the bite out of the Sharks!

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PLATINUM MEMBER

SPOTLIGHT

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Announces TSA Pre ™ is now live! Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is proud to announce the launch of the TSA Pre™. This program is an expedited screening procedure that allows preapproved travelers to go through the TSA security check point more expeditiously and seamlessly. Travelers may sign up for this convenient feature on TSA.gov. Applicants must complete an application, pay a fee of $85, and provide government I.D. and fingerprints in order to qualify. Other eligibility factors include U.S. citizens who are members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler program, Canadian citizens who are members of CBP’s NEXUS program, and/or U.S. Military members. Approved status lasts for five years. Pre-approved passengers may leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on in these select screening lanes. Passengers flying JetBlue will be required to install the mobile app My TSA on their mobile phone and to utilize the mobile boarding pass feature. The boarding pass would have a TSA Pre™ indicator embedded into the barcode that would be scanned at the security check point, allowing passengers to pass through a TSA Pre™ lane.

TSA Pre™ is available to those flying on participating airlines such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue and US Airways at SRQ Airport. Approved passengers can now enjoy shorter lines, more expedient transit through security check points, less removal of garments, and improved overall airport experience.

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The Skyway Bridge and the Chamber's Role by Neil Spirtas, Vice President Public Policy & Small Business As a result of the Chamber's 125th Anniversary celebration starting this month, we were asked to submit some Manatee Chamber history to Chris Mead, who works for the American Chamber of Commerce Executives Association in Alexandria, Va. He is authoring a book, tentatively entitled,“The Merchants of Main Street”, that will chronicle a history of chambers of commerce, primarily in the U.S. but also globally. We provided him information on the formation of our local Chamber, starting with the Board of Trade, and significant stories from our 125 years. One of the stories we shared with Chris that particularly piqued his interest was the history of the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Perhaps he selected it for inclusion because the Travel Channel rated it #3 in its special “Top Ten Bridges” in the world feature. Or because the Skyway is considered the “flag bridge” of Florida. Perhaps it was because the of the Manatee Chamber’s significant role over the years in the bridge’s formation, construction, beautification, naming and funding. Or, maybe it was because of the importance transportation plays in the overall advancement of local/ regional commerce and community betterment.

Here is a synopsis of what I sent to Chris about the Skyway Bridge...

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Chamber of Commerce was “officially sponsoring” and pushing a bridge (the first organization/chamber to take the lead) across Tampa Bay. A resolution was passed by the Chamber's Board of Directors. State highway commissioner and Chamber leader E.P. Green was involved in introducing this initiative. July 6, 1926 – The St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, as reported in the Tampa Tribune, announced its intention to cooperate on the bridge with the Bradenton Chamber of Commerce. It replied via letter that it would be (paraphrasing) “of great value to both communities and profitable to the travelling public and commerce.” The St. Pete Chamber said in its letter, “We have often thought of the great advantage of this bridge, but it has been so colossal that no one has been willing to give it more than a passing thought.” August 25, 1927 – The Bradenton Chamber reiterated its continuing support of the bridge by resolution at its board meeting. 1926-1951 – Due to WWII and the Depression, the bridge was not advertised for a construction bid until 1951. At the time, and for the preceding years, the community referred to it as the "Bay Bridge" which was originally proposed for Snead Island rather than Terra Ceia. September 6, 1954 – The Sunshine Skyway Bridge officially opened. Tolls were $1.75. In May, 1971, a second span was opened.

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• January 6, 1980 – The Manatee Chamber recommended pier protection and • •

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replacement of the westerly (southbound) bridge. May 9, 1980 – Freighter Summit collided with the southbound span killing 35 people, the majority of whom were on a Greyhound bus that fell into the bay. February 24, 1981 – The Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Board approved a resolution endorsing Governor Bob Graham’s decision of rebuilding the Sunshine Skyway Bridge within the projected time frame. Bob Blalock served as the Chamber’s representative on a gubernatorial-appointed, tri-county chamber advisory committee that made recommendations on the bridge alternatives. 1982 – Construction of the new bridge began. In 1986, the Manatee Chamber, the St. Petersburg Chamber and FDOT developed a landscaping plan for the bridge.

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2003 - The Manatee Chamber took a leadership role, along with our legislative delegation and the Tampa Bay Partnership, in advocating successfully in Tallahassee for bonding over 10 years of $50 million going to each of the adjoining bridge counties from proceeds of the bridge. Funds were spent in Manatee County on the widening of S.R. 64 segments east of I-75 from Lena Road to Lorraine Road and on automated traffic management system (ATMS) light synchronization improvements at hundreds of intersections. Proceeds also went to a regional, centralized computer headquarters to manage the ATMS. • November 21, 2005 – The Sunshine Skyway Bridge was renamed the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge after the Governor. The Manatee Chamber played a role, along with STARTUPS (a regional transportation group started by the Manatee Chamber), in the name change by recommending county commissioner’s adopt the change for the signage and participated in the ceremony. We were recognized by Governor Graham for our efforts. Whether or not the story of the Skyway Bridge project was selected for inclusion in Chris Mead’s book - other chambers played key roles in the histories the Golden Gate Bridge and the Memorial Bridge over the Potomac - or whether or not this is one of our Chamber’s biggest legacies, we have been involved in numerous roadways and their advancement over the years. There are many other endeavors our Chamber has lead that are worthy of mention. And, this legacy of business leadership on transportation issues will continue as it has been a focus of this Chamber since its beginning 125 years ago.

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS IN DECEMBER

On behalf of all of us at the Sandbar Restaurant, thank you to everyone who attended the recent Annual Tri Chamber Event. It was a wonderful evening of fun, great food, mixing and mingling and a glorious sunset. What a great way to see everyone and to kick off the holidays! We want to thank everyone who attended, donated prizes and brought guests. We also want to thank all three chambers for all they do to promote and support our restaurants throughout the entire year. As a longtime member of the chambers, The Chiles Group realizes the importance of business to business relationships and the value that being a chamber member brings to the success of our businesses. We wish everyone a prosperous and safe New Year! 100 Spring Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216 (941) 778-0444 www.GrouperSandwich.com

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With over 2,000 member listings, the Manatee Chamber's Preferred Business Directory is a great resource. Find it online at

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2nd Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards Thursday, April 17 ~ 7:30-9:30 AM Fete Ballroom at the Polo Grill, Lakewood Ranch

Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards Breakfast, which will be held on Thursday, April 17. We will recognize the collective actions of the individuals, institutions and programs that have made an extraordinary impact in the Manatee County healthcare community and whose acts reflect dedication to excellence in their area of expertise beyond the scope of their profession.

Nominations Now Being Accepted

Nominations will be accepted in the following categories: • Physician • Nurse • Allied Health Professional

• Individual of Merit • Institution/Program • Innovation/Research

• Youth Volunteer • Lifetime Achievement

You will find the 2014 nomination packet online at www.ManateeChamber.com/HealthcareAwards2014. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, February 28.

Sponsorships Available

Corporate sponsorship of the Champions of Healthcare Awards will give participating businesses highprofile exposure. These sponsorships are $1,000 and include a table at the event in addition to a number of publicity and recognition opportunities. Secure your sponsorship now for maximum impact.

Make Your Event Reservation Today

Make you reservations now. Last year's awards event was attended by more than 250 business, healthcare and community leaders. You may reserve online or by calling Jacki Dezelski at 941-748-3411. Presenting Sponsor:

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COFFEE CLUB IN NOVEMBER

, Rice’s Appliance & TV is a familyowned appliance and electronics retail store founded in 2010 by owners John Rice, Sr. and John Rice, Jr. Rice’s offers exceptional service and quality brands from GE, Whirlpool, Sony, Samsung, Sub-Zero and others. Rice’s 15,000 square foot showroom includes all of the latest appliance products, as well as fully functional kitchen mock-ups for cooking demonstrations. The store also includes a dedicated barbeque section, featuring products from Weber and Big Green Egg. In addition to the retail storefront, Rice’s also offers expert audiovisual installation services and has recently launched a commercial services division to provide personalized service to area contractors and property management companies. Rice’s is proud to provide the highest level of Service in the area and even offers a Price Match Guarantee! Hours of operation are MondaySaturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 11am-4pm. Rice’s Appliance & TV 6430 14th Street West Bradenton, FL 34207 (941) 896-8896 ricesflorida.com

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MYPower Luncheon

Hot Topic Luncheons

Networking Socials

Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch Thursday, January 9 • 5:00 - 7:00 PM MYP Networking Social Truman’s Tap and Grill 11161 State Rd. 70 E., Unit 100, Lakewood Ranch

Join other local young professionals for casual business networking, complimentary appetizers, and a cash bar. This event is free for paid MYP members and $5 for guests. Don't forget to bring a friend!

Next Month's Social Date:

February 13 – Woody's River Roo Bar & Grill

Tuesday, January 14 • 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM MYP Hot Topic Lunch Series – Lunch with Leaders Topic: Getting People to Say “Yes” to You in Business Kiwanis Hall at the Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 3rd Ave West, Bradenton

MYP and the Kiwanis Club of Bradenton have teamed up to launch a new hot topic lunch series “Lunch with Leaders.” Join us for the second luncheon on January 14. We’ll hear from Andy Bowen, Founder and Chairman of Clearview Communications to learn about “Getting People to Say 'Yes' to You in Business." Mix and mingle with fellow MYP members and business and community leaders who are members of the Kiwanis Club. Cost: $15 for MYP members and $20 for all others. Your RSVP is required: Call Lindsey at 941-748-4842, ext. 133

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MYPower Luncheon

Next Month's Hot Topic Lunch Date: February 18

Topic: Bradenton: the New Craft Beer Capital of Florida

Wednesday, January 29 • 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM MYPower Networking Luncheon Ezra Café – West Bradenton 5629 Manatee Ave. W.

Limited to the first 45 RSVPs. MYPower Luncheons give you the opportunity to promote your business products and services and help MYP members find new customers for you! Cost: $12 for paid MYP members, and $17 for all others Your RSVP is required: Call Lindsey at 941-748-4842, ext. 133

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SAVE THE DATE!

MYPower Luncheon: February 26 Grove House Grill

MYP Social in December Hosted by the South Florida Museum, Catered by Renaissance on 9th

MYP Hot Topic Lunch Series in December Kiwanis Hall at the Manatee Performing Arts Center

THANK YOU MYP LEADERSHIP SPONSOR:

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PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Thank You to Our Retiring 2013 Board of Directors We appreciate your exceptional service and committment!

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

John Horne

Rose Carlson

Anna Maria Oyster Bar

Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School

Greg Green

Kevin Osborne

Celebrating our 125th Anniversary

FETE BALLROOM at POLO GRILL & BAR 10670 Boardwalk Loop • Lakewood Ranch

NETWORKING SOCIAL & SILENT AUCTION | 5:00 PM DINNER & PROGRAM | 6:30 PM

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RSVP BY JANUARY 24 JenB@ManateeChamber.com or 941-748-4842 ext.122 REGISTER ONLINE: www.ManateeChamber.com/AnnualDinner

SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE! Allsponsorshiplevelscomewithreservedseating(numberofseatsdesignated by level), signage at event, recognition from podium, recognition in the event program and great PR on the Chamber’s website, in the Current magazine and through all of our electronic promotion. Please contact Kim Dalglish at 941748-4842, ext. 121. CORPORATE SPONSORS TO DATE:

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:

Bealls, Duncan Real Estate, State College of Florida, Suncoast Gems

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Introducing Your 2014 Officers and Board of Directors

Julie Aranibar School Board of Manatee County 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone: (941) 708-8770

Chris Locke IMG Academy 5500 34th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34210 Phone: (941) 739-3964

Lisa Arrigo-Hoban L.A. Events 5218 15th St. W., Palmetto, FL 34221 Phone: (941) 725-1236

Michael Maddaloni Bealls, Inc. 700 13th Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34208 Phone: (941) 744-4309

Phill Baker Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc. 717 Manatee Ave. W., #300, Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone: (941) 745-8300

Mike Mears State College of Florida 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207 Phone: (941) 752-5267

Ben Bakker Trailmate / HJB Properties 202 23rd St. W., Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone: (941) 722-5391

Rick Mills School Board of Manatee County PO Box 9069, Bradenton, FL 34206 Phone: (941) 708-8770

Jackie Barron The Mosaic Company 38651 State Rd. 64 E., Myakka City, FL 34251 Phone: (941) 322-1341

Sean Murphy Beach Bistro 6600 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Phone: (941) 778-6444

Kevin Baylor Suncoast Business Technologies 722 Apex Road, Unit F, Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone: (941) 556-4460, ext. 221

John Nash Manatee County Rural Health Services PO Box 499, Parrish, FL 34219 Phone: (941) 776-4000

4016 Cortez Rd. W., Ste. 1201 Bradenton, FL 34210 Phone: (941) 756-8787

Jennifer Bencie Manatee County Health Department 410 Sixth Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34208 Phone: (941) 748-0747

John Neal Neal Communities 8141 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 Phone: (941) 351-7777

Vice Chair, Community Development & Communications Todd Pokrywa

Rick Bisio The Educated Franchisee 2414 Avenue A, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 Phone: (941) 778-4660

Donal O’Shea New College of Florida 5800 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243 Phone: (941) 487-4153

Shirley Bryant City of Palmetto P.O. Box 1209, Palmetto, FL 34220 Phone: (941) 723-4570

Jeff Orenstein Living on the Suncoast Magazine 8047 Royal Birkdale Circle, Bradenton, FL 34202 Phone: (941) 302-8600

Carlos Buqueras Port Manatee 300 Tampa Bay Way, Palmetto, FL 34221 Phone: (941) 527-5046

Fredrick Piccolo Sarasota Bradenton International Airport 6000 Airport Circle, Sarasota, FL 34243 Phone: (941) 359-5200

Larry Bustle Manatee County Government PO Box 1000, Bradenton, FL 34206 Phone: (941) 778-1005

Wayne Poston City of Bradenton 912 7th Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34208 Phone: (941) 932-9400

Darcie Duncan Duncan Real Estate PO Box 1299, Anna Maria, FL 34216 Phone: (941) 779-0304

Tara Poulton SWFWMD 6750 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone: (941) 377-3722

206 2nd St. E. Bradenton, FL 34208 Phone: (941) 746-5111

Ron Getman Getman Cruise & Travel 7100 Westmoreland Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243 Phone: (941) 725-4500

Jan Pullen Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School 315 41st St. W., Bradenton, FL 34209 Phone: (941) 746-2121

Treasurer Bill Poulton

Arthur Guilford University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee 8350 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, FL 34243 Phone: (941) 359-4200

William Robinson Blalock Walters, P.A. PO Box 469, Bradenton, FL 34206 Phone: (941) 748-0100

Sharon Hillstrom Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 Phone: (941) 748-3411

Bill Smock Gator Plumbing, Inc. 1104 64th St. Ct. E., Bradenton, FL 34208 Phone: (941) 747-1110

Ed Hunzeker Manatee County Government P.O. Box 1000, Bradenton, FL 34206 Phone: (941) 748-4501

JB Taylor Fawley Bryant Architects 5391 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, #300, Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone: (941) 750-0009

Susan Lambert-Kopstad Sea Breeze Int'l. PO Box 20899, Bradenton, FL 34204 Phone: (941) 758-1249

Darrell Turner Turner Tree & Landscape 2504 64th St. Ct. E., Bradenton, FL 34208 Phone: (941) 745-2101

Steve Litschauer S2 Timing 4301 32nd St. W., C-19, Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone: (941) 799-2058

Ernie Withers Mercedes Benz of Sarasota 4754 Clark Rd., Sarasota, FL 34233 Phone: (941) 923-3441

Chairman Rae Dowling

Florida Power & Light

PO Box 1119 Sarasota, FL 34270 Phone: (941) 316-6266 Chairman-Elect Jonathan Fleece

Blalock Walters, P.A.

PO Box 469 Bradenton, FL 34206 Phone: (941) 748-0100 Immediate Past Chairman Thomas Seguin Suncoast Gems

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc.

14400 Covenant Way Bradenton, FL 34202 Phone: (941) 755-6574

Vice Chair, Membership Development & Services Trudy Moon Air & Energy

3018 Avenue C Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Phone: (941) 778-0773 Vice Chair, Public Policy & Small Business Kevin DiLallo Manatee Memorial Hospital

Tropicana Products

P.O. Box 338 Bradenton, FL 34206 Phone: (941) 747-4461 Chair, Economic Development John Rice

Rice’s Appliance & TV

6430 14th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34207 Phone: (941) 896-8896 President Bob Bartz

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PO Box 321 Bradenton, FL 34206 Phone: (941) 748-4842 x112

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2014 Legislative Roundtable Preview Pancakes & Politics ~ January 27 Join us for a fabulous breakfast to hear a preview of the 2014 legislative session. There is a lot going on in Tallahassee this year so make sure you bring your questions on Monday, January 27, 2014 from 8:15 to 10:00 AM at the Bradenton Country Club, 4646 9th Avenue West, Bradenton. Speakers include: Representative Jim Boyd, Senator Bill Galvano, Representative Darryl Rouson and Representative Greg Steube. The cost is $25 for Manatee Chamber and Paid MYP members, $35 nonmembers (includes full breakfast buffet). Reservations required to Lisa at 941-748-4842 ext. 123 or ManateeChamber.com/ events. Reserve early for this sellout event!

Manatee Chamber’s 2014 Legislative Agenda The Manatee Chamber’s Legislative Committee developed policy positions which will be presented in both Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. The Chamber Board of Directors approved the State and Federal platforms of priorities for the Chamber in 2014 at their October Board meeting. Guests, conference calls and research by committee members were coordinated in the development of the Business Agendas.

To view the Manatee Chamber’s 2014 Business Agendas, please go to www.manateechamber.com/2014federalbusinessagenda.pdf and www.manateechamber.com/2014statebusinessagenda.pdf

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Manatee Chamber of Commerce Is Proud to NEW MEMBERS 30 West Apartments

2835 50th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34207 30westapartments.com (941) 755-8523 Apartments and Condominiums 8441 Honore Ave. University Park, FL 34201 www.7efitspa.com (941) 359-4800 Salon and Spa Services 5910 Cortez Rd. W., #160 Bradenton, FL 34210 www.achauffeur4u.com (941) 812-5930 Transportation 6904 Manatee Ave. W., Ste. 59D Bradenton, FL 34209 www.aflac.com (941) 730-3036 Insurance 8405 Honore Ave. University Park, FL 34201 www.baysidepetresort.com (941) 355-3647 Pet Supplies, Services and Sitting

Premier Sotheby's International Realty Glo Reber

Green & Associates CPAs, LLC

R.J. Gators Sea Grill & Bar

612 53rd Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34207 (941) 755-1995 Manufactured Home Communities www.childlikeproductions.com (941) 962-1711 Entertainment

JWM Painting, LLC

Skyway Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home

Maltese Cross Travel

www.maltesecrosstravel.com (941) 538-6496 Travel Agencies

DancinOnTheSuncoast.com 8215 Natures Way, #101 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 DancinOnTheSuncoast.com (941) 209-5966 Dance Studios

The Master Cabinet Maker, Inc.

2200 US Hwy. 301 N., Unit 4 Palmetto, FL 34221 www.themastercabinetmaker.com (941) 723-0278 Cabinets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Design, Sales & Installation

EarTech Hearing Aids

3904 9th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 www.eartechinc.com (941) 747-8193 Hearing Aids and Services

Matteo's

7232 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 (941) 798-3222 Ice Cream, Yogurt and Frozen Desserts

8470 Enterprise Cir., Ste. 300 Bradenton, FL 34202 www.lakewoodranchexecutivesuites.com (941) 361-1500 Office Rentals

6100 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 rjgatorsbradenton.com (941) 795-6633 Restaurants, Cafes and Taverns

RSVP

11130 Lost Creek Terr., #211 Bradenton, FL 34211 (813) 486-2608 Real Estate - Residential

5412 State Rd. 64 E. Bradenton, FL 34208 www.cityreach.me (941) 592-3349 Non-Profit Organizations

8141 Lakewood Main St., Ste. 101 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 www.LakewoodRanchSignatureProperties.com (941) 400-5384 Real Estate - Residential

HJB Properties

Keller Williams - Steve Nantais

City Reach

1836 14th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 755-0703 Contractors, Builders and Developers

Raymond James - John A. Freeman

PO Box 9122 Bradenton, FL 34209 www.jwmpaintingfl.com (941) 932-2918 Painting Contractors

Childlike Productions

8430 Enterprise Cir., #102 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 www.sarasotapedo.com (941) 366-3000 Medical Services

4111 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34234 www.GulfCoastCremations.com (941) 360-3900 Funeral and Cremation Services - Cemeteries 1851 67th Ave. E. Sarasota, FL 34243 www.HJBProperties.com (941) 724-8009 Office Rentals

Chateau Village Co-op, Inc.

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Great Blue Images

Gulf Coast Cremations

Bayside Pet Spa

Perez Tile & Construction Co., Inc.

1505 Tamiami Tr., 2nd Floor Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 251-5955 Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services

AFLAC - Allen M. Hansen

6620 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 www.exitsunsetrealty.com (941) 896-9991 Real Estate-Residential

Gilbane Building Company

412 Country Meadows Way Bradenton, FL 34212 www.GreatBlueImages.com (941) 782-8082 Sign Shops, Service and Installation

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Pediatric Associates of Sarasota

5910 Cortez Rd. W., Ste. 170 Bradenton, FL 34210 www.FinneyInsuranceAgency.com (941) 761-1540 Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services 8433 Enterprise Cir. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 www.gilbaneco.com (941) 758-6441 Contractors, Builders and Developers

7e Fit Spa

Enterprise Executive Suites

Finney & Associates, Inc.

MAXhealth

6948 Professional Pkwy. E. Sarasota, FL 34220 www.mymaxdoc.com (941) 371-3500 Medical Services

New Beginnings Remodeling and Renovations

(941) 777-7007 Remodeling, Home Repair and Improvements

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8120 Lakewood Main St., #201 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 (941) 907-0168 Financial Planning and Services

16535 County Road 675 Parrish, FL 34219 www.rsvpsarasota.com (941) 360-2145 Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations

5200 U.S. Hwy. 19 N Palmetto, FL 34221 www.skywaymemorial.com (941) 722-4543 Funeral and Cremation Services - Cemeteries

Sunset Vacation Properties

6620 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 (941) 896-9992 Property Management and Facilities Management

Superior Digital Transfer Services, LLC 925 Bayshore Dr. Terra Ceia, FL 34250 www.MoviesToDVD.biz (941) 981-3553 Video Production and Related Services

Taft Stettinius & Hollister 6488 Indigo Bunting Place Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 www.taftlaw.com (216) 706-3950 Attorneys

Thavma Bikram Yoga

1821 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211 www.thavmayoga.com (941) 914-4538 Yoga Instruction

Tilden, Prohidney & DiPasquale, PL 431 12th St. W., Ste. 204 Bradenton, FL 34205 www.tpdlegal.com (941) 243-3959 Attorneys

Welcome Our New and Renewing Members Top Shop Truck Accessories 801 8th Ave. W. Palmetto, FL 34221 www.thetopshoponline.com (941) 312-2688 Truck Accessories

Tyler's Gourmet Ice Cream

5917 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 www.tylersicecream.com (941) 794-5333 Ice Cream, Yogurt and Frozen Desserts

RENEWING MEMBERS

1983 – 31 Years Ernie Adams Cooling & Heating dba Adams Cooling & Heating Manatee Players Manson Roofing, Inc. SaraBay Real Estate Inc. Spirit Movers/Atlas Van Lines 1984 – 30 Years Bradenton Christian School Leo Mills & Associates, Inc. 1985 – 29 Years Florida Central Credit Union 1986 – 28 Years Thomas Estates

1961 – 53 Years Keeton's Office Supply

1987 – 27 Years Air & Energy City of Palmetto Environmental Safety Consultants, Inc. Jack Rynerson Tom Brown Real Estate Investments, LLC

1967 – 47 Years BB&T Insurance Services Bealls, Inc. Grimes Goebel Grimes Hawkins Gladfelter & Galvano, P.L.

1988 – 26 Years Berry Plastics Manatee County Tax Collector Administrative Offices

1968 – 46 Years Detweiler's Propane Gas Service Dye, Deitrich, Petruff & St. Paul, P.L.

1990 – 24 Years Manatee County Sheriff's Office Richard H. Hackney, CPA, P.A. Service Insurance Company

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1970 – 44 Years Ear, Nose and Throat Assoc. of Manatee, P.A. Scholfield Realty Inc. 1971 – 43 Years Alex Karras Lincoln Mercury 1973 – 41 Years Troxler & Smith, DDS, P.A. 1974 – 40 Years Cortez Foot and Ankle Specialists DeLesline Construction Inc. 1975 – 39 Years Saint Stephen's Episcopal School 1976 – 38 Years 4 Star Tomato, Inc. Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee 1977 – 37 Years Christopher, Smith, Leonard, Bristow, & Stanell PA Hernando De Soto Historical Society, Inc. Manatee Association of Realtors Manatee County Housing Authority 1978 – 36 Years Blue Water Beach Club Gettel Toyota 1979 – 35 Years Seabreeze Mobile Estates Zamikoff, Klement, Jungman, & Varga, D.D.S., P.A. 1980 - 34 Years Clerk of Circuit Court Manatee County Pierro's Jewelers 1981 – 33 Years Taxes, Etc. William R. Lisch, Attorney at Law 1982 – 32 Years Bishop Animal Shelter/S.P.C.A. Gary T. Bringman Roofing, Inc. Sun'N Sea Cottages and Apartments

1991 – 23 Years Bright House Networks City of Holmes Beach Manatee Children's Services Mott & Associates Pinebrook Dental Center Stephen J. Peirce, DDS, P.A. dba Family Dental Assoc. 1992 – 22 Years Hendrick Honda of Bradenton Westway Shell Service Women's Resource Center of Manatee, Inc. 1993 – 21 Years Buskirk, Summers & Gravely Communities, Inc. Children's Academy of Southwest Florida, Inc. Florida Railroad Museum Franz Tractor Company Hope Family Services, Inc. Lakewood Ranch Anesthesia PL at Manatee Manatee County Medical Society Mark DeJong Builders, Inc. Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority Schofield & Spencer, P.A. Suncoast Gems Westbay Animal Hospital ZNS Engineering, LC 1994 – 20 Years Eye Center, Inc. Goodson Electric, Inc. Homes by Towne Benko Construction Co., Inc. Nationwide Chemical Coating Mfrs., Inc. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf 1995 – 19 Years Barnes Walker Goethe & Hoonhout, Chartered Cannons Marina Kicliter Funeral Home 1996 – 18 Years 'Daniel Paul' Fugazzotto Walmart Supercenter West 1997 – 17 Years Gulf Coast Business Review NDC Construction Company Neal Communities Residence Inn by Marriott The Joy FM - WJIS 88.1

1998 – 16 Years Bradenton Downtown Development Authority Care Net Manasota Pregnancy Center, Inc. GulfCoast Business Finance, Inc. Kimley-Horn and Assocs., Inc. Manatee Memorial Foundation 1999 – 15 Years All Weather Enterprises, Inc. dba All Weather Roofing Aqua Plumbing & Air Services Inc. Gallagher & Hagopian, PL Gulfstream Natural Gas System, LLC Manatee Community Foundation State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota 2000 – 14 Years Blalock Walters, P.A. Bradenton Housing Authority Casto Southeast, LLC Dehart Alarm Systems Florida CPA Services Grimail Crawford, Inc. Guesthouse Inn Johns Eastern Co. Inc. Kirk-Pinkerton, P.A. Lindsay Eastman, DDS, MS, PA Peridia Golf & Country Club Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Leonard A. McCue, PA Sandy Silverman Long Term Care Insurance Services Sperry Van Ness Commercial Advisor Group Stanley Steemer Williams, Parker, Harrison, Dietz and Getzen 2001 – 13 Years Access Garage Door Services & Repair Edwin T. Mulock, P.A. FCCI Insurance Group Harllee & Bald, P.A. Michael Saunders & Company - Cindy Pierro Minuteman Press The City Pier Restaurant 2002 – 12 Years Automotive Armor Bartlett Jewelers Carbon Resources of Florida, Inc. Grablin Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Joan C. Oliszewski, P.A., Wagner Realty Kitchner & Pierro Company, Inc. Panera Bread Williams Wealth Management Group, Inc. 2003 – 11 Years Digital Edge, Inc. Grigg's Plumbing Co. Hooters Restaurant King Engineering Assoc. Living On The Suncoast Magazine Manatee Air Heating & Cooling Michael Saunders & Company - Jody Shinn New College of Florida Ross Pfingsten, CPA Swanson Staffing The Educated Franchisee Wyman, Green & Blalock Real Estate. Inc 2004 – 10 Years AFLAC Bradenton Yacht Club CPH, Inc. Employer Solutions Humane Society of Manatee County Lakewood Financial Lakewood Storage Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. Morgan Stanley Orthodontic Specialists Jeffrey S. Thompson, D.M.D. TriCore, Inc.

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RENEWING MEMBERS continued... 2005 – 9 Years Aadvantage Displays & Graphics Central Community Redevelopment Agency Chris Sullivan Insurance Florida College of Natural Health Gator Plumbing, Inc. Heidi Smith Communications, Inc. Kenneth Jarvis, PLLC Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Smith, Reed & Osmond, LLC Insurance Services Turning Points 2006 – 8 Years Academy Insurance Agency, Inc. Gecko's Grill & Pub 'Braden River Plaza' Lee Roy Selmon's All American Grill Main Street at Lakewood Ranch Norman Fine Wine & Liquor Premier OB-GYN Associates Sea Grape Inn Sunshine Academy The Aesthetic & Wellness Center 2007 – 7 Years 1st Choice Industries ABC Carpet Care System, Inc. Argosy University - Sarasota Campus Lakewood Ranch Urgent Care Manatee Winter Quarters, Encore Moore 2 Design Poblano Mexican Grill & Bar Raymond James Financial Services Sarasota Film Society Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, & Walsh Storage Now The Bradenton Bridge, Inc. The Plumbing Connection of SW FL Wagner Realty – Cornette

2011 – 3 Years Accurate Heating & Cooling, Inc. Adams and Reese LLP Becker & Poliakoff, PA Bradenton Gastroenterology, LLC Alphonso A. Belsito, M.D. Canada Med Services / Discount Prescription Services East Manatee Fire Rescue District Fifi's Fine Resale Gator Air Conditioning Home Care of Tampa Bay, LLC It Works Global Linger Lodge Restaurant / Campground Mercedes Benz of Sarasota Sabrina's Gulf Coast Window Cleaning Sarasota Polo Club Sarasota Urgent Care The Waiting Game Publication Lakewood Ranch / Bradenton

2008 – 6 Years Begley's Manatee Shell Blue Skye Lending Crown Information Management D & D Garage Doors, Inc. Dakin Dairy Farms Drift In of Manatee County Exactech Express Employment Professionals Eye Center, Inc. - Manatee Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida McLeod Land Services, Inc. Mojoe Productions, Inc. Myakka City Fire District Owens Electric, Inc. Weaver Landscaping, Inc. Woodland Baptist Church 2009 – 5 Years Bradenton Urgent Care Cheryl Houghtby, President 2013-2014 DemanData Systems, LLC Dr. James M. Ellis Gator Grading & Paving Gulf Coast Discount Medical Plan Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc. Plantation Village Co-op, Inc. Port Dolphin Energy, LLC Port Manatee Commerce Center REMN - Real Estate Mortgage Network, LLC Ronnie Grubbs Insurance, LLC dba Ronnie Grubbs & Associates Roskamp Institute Supermarket Acapulco Tropical, Inc. Williams Building Diagnostics 2010 – 4 Years Allison-Gause, Inc. Annie's Bait & Tackle BI-IT Consulting, LLC Bright Future Electric

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Brown Heating & Cooling, Inc Cardinal Contractors, Inc. CareerEdge Funders Collaborative Coldwell Banker - Linda Singer Cox Chevrolet Dermatology at The Eye Associates - Gary Rosen, M.D. Dine Law, P.L. Discount Med Direct E.T. MacKenzie Elliott Fiduciary Services Foundation for Dreams Global Sanchez, Inc. Harbour Isle - Minto Communities, LLC Hill, Barth & King, LLC Irene's Resort Wear Keller Williams Realty King Properties Leadership Simplified LGM Contracting, Inc. / Merucci Equipment Co. Lightning Restoration of Sarasota Macula and Diabetic Eye Center NatLabs Norm's Towing PCI Communications, Inc. Premiere Weight Loss Center Richard's Plumbing Repair, Inc. Sandhoff Construction Co., Inc. Sato Real Estate The Blend Institute TT Heritage Realty, LLC dba Heritage Premier Properties Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

2012 – 2 Years 451 Communications, LLC AMI Outfitters / Coastal Gear & Apparel Blalock Walters, PA - Sarasota Bradenton Veterinary Emergency Budget Self Storage - Cortez C Products Defense Carl Reynolds Law Custom Climate Concepts, Inc. Ed Channell Epoch Solutions Everglades Farm Equipment Co., Inc. Floors To Go of Bradenton Hidden Lakes Living Hyundai of Bradenton LPF Financial Advisors Manasota Flooring, Inc. Manatee School of the Arts Marie Pender Milan Catering and Event Design, LLC National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys Perma-Seal, Inc. Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Club Pinnacle Business Suites S2 Timing Sedgeman Consulting, LLC Small Engine Repairs The Pet Clinic The Ranch Grill Toyota of Lakewood Wentzel's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

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The Better Business Council (BBC) is a program of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce dedicated to strengthening public confidence in Manatee County area businesses through the promotion of high standards of business ethics.

Consumers do business with those they can trust. Membership with the BBC gives your business credibility in the consumer eye and identifies your business as one which adheres to higher ethical business standards and practices. In Print The “Guide to Better Business” Directory Online • Events • Social Media

The BBC receives hundreds of requests for business referrals with priority given to BBC members.

Endorsing and agreeing to uphold the BBC’s Code of Ethics sets your business apart from others.

WELCOME NEW BBC MEMBERS IN NOVEMBER! • 451 Communications, LLC • Blue Door Spa and Salon • Liberty Ammunition Inc. • Liberty Consultants • The Master Cabinet Maker, Inc. • Tradition Central Air Inc. • Yarnall Records Management

Tina West, BBC Manager

Phone: 941-748-1325 • Fax: 941-745-1877 TinaW@ManateeChamber.com www.ManateeChamber.com/BBC

Help Us Celebrate our 125th and Be Among Our 125 Chamber Champions! 2014 marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of what is now the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and we plan to celebrate in a big way by recognizing many of our accomplishments and milestones over the past 125 years. Help us celebrate and be among the 125 Chamber Champions who commit a $125 sponsorship to commemorate this special milestone at the Annual Dinner.

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Our Chamber Champions will be recognized at our Annual Dinner on February 6 and throughout the year as we give special attention to our 125th Anniversary. To secure your spot, contact Kim Dalglish at KimD@ManateeChamber.com or 941-748-4842, ext 121, or sign up online at www.ManateeChamber.com/AnnualDinner.

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Upcoming Leadership Manatee Class Sessions January 8, 2014

Law Enforcement Day

Topic: The Middle East

Join us to find out what’s really happening in the Middle East from our distinguished speaker

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Business & Industry Day

January 22, 2014

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February 5, 2014

Friday, February 14

Local Government Day

February 19, 2014 Human Needs Day

February 27, 2014 Graduation

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Thank You to Our Big Bank Theory Volunteers! A very special thank you to the more than 175 volunteers who participated in the Chamber’s Big Bank Theory financial literacy program. During the program, high school seniors were engaged in a hands-on, real-life financial simulation that introduced them to the realities of being a financially responsible adult. Volunteers mentored students as they visited various stations that represented typical expenses young adults face such as housing, transportation, food, clothing, and more. Thanks to Suncoast School’s Federal Credit Union’s sponsorship and the dedication of the volunteers, more than 1,800 students learned valuable life lessons they can apply today to ensure a bright financial future. For more information about the Big Bank Theory and other education/workforce initiatives, at the Manatee Chamber, please contact Jahna Leinhauser at 941-748-4842, ext. 172.

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! Harry Adelman Nicole Anderson, Ad-VANCE Talent Solutions, Inc. Adam Angstad, Flagship Fire Ellen Aquilina, Home Instead Senior Care Brian Arledge, Liberty Savings Bank Miriam Baird, Southern Commerce Bank Amanda Barbee, Allison-Gause, Inc. Victoria Barnett, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, PLC Jen Bartolone, Manatee Chamber of Commerce Bob Bartz, Manatee Chamber of Commerce Michael Bear, Dex Imaging, Inc. Dawn Bear, Dex Imaging, Inc. Ellen Benshoff, School Board of Manatee County Karina Beron, SunTrust Bank Randy Bertrand, First Federal Bank of Florida Rick Bisio, The Educated Franchisee Casey Blatzer, Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Bruce Body, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Tammy Boggs, Manatee County Government Todd Bohlmann, Eaton Aerospace Jenni Boucher, Manatee Home Inspection Services Karen Brady, First America Bank - Palmetto Christina Brighenti, Manatee County Girls Club, Inc. dba Just for Girls & Just for Girls Academy Susan Brothers, IBERIABANK Maria Caldas, Tropicana Products Christy Cardillo, Shinn & Company, LLC Deborah Carey-Reed, Manatee County Government AnnaMariaCarleton,EarlyLearningCoalitionofManateeCounty Terra Carroll, Law office of Terra Carroll Brian Carter, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, PLC Jennifer Chapman, Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida Carol Ciarniello, Center for Financial Independence, Inc. Christine Cinelli, IBERIA BANK Kerry Conboy, Webster University Mercy Cortez, Cadence Bank Alicia Cotton, Tropicana Products Charles Cusimano, ABC 7 - WWSB Kim Dalglish, Manatee Chamber of Commerce Cathy Damian, BB&T East Side Betsy Davis, Tropicana Products M. Leigh Deaton, PNC Bank Wendy Dees, Ad-VANCE Talent Solutions, Inc. Hollice Derrick, FDLRS Suncoast Lori Devito, First America Bank - Palmetto Beth Deyo, Williams Wealth Management Group, Inc. Jacki Dezelski, Manatee Chamber of Commerce Anthony DiMauro, Regions Bank Ellie Disney Linda Donnelly, Staging to Sell, LLC Gloria Drane, Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County Omar Edwards, School District of Manatee County Kyle Eitman, It Works Global Sherry Elliott, Southern Commerce Bank Lisa Emory, Manatee Herald-Tribune Gerry Erskine Claudia Estrada, Cadence Bank, N.A. Brando Fetzek, NDC Construction Company Mayu Fielding, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club Marvin Floer Joan Foster, PNC Bank Anthony Gagliano, Suncoast Workforce

Sara Gaines, School District of Manatee County Bob Gause, Allison-Gause, Inc. Kristin Gause, Bank of the Ozarks Larry Gavens Jim Gay, CPA Amanda Giacalone, IBERIABANK Liz Gibbs, First America Bank - Palmetto Patrick Golus, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club Jeannette Graham, River Dance Condo Lori Greaves Eric Griffith, Tropicana Products Erica Guzman, Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Michelle Haddad, First Federal Bank of Florida Doug Hall, TriCore, Inc. Imelda Hart, First America Bank KerstinHawthorne,SuncoastSchoolsFederalCreditUnion Robert Hermann, Eaton Aerospace Sandra Holmes, United Way of Manatee County, Inc. Rachel Infanti, Suncoast Workforce Arthur Jefferson, Manatee County Government Kierstyn Johnson, Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union KimJohnson,ManasotaCommercialConstructionCo.Inc. ClayJohnson,ManasotaCommercialConstructionCo.Inc. Barbara Jones, Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union MonicaKalosis,StateCollegeofFloridaManatee-Sarasota Carolyn Keller Terri Kelly, Go Out and Learn, Inc. Kelli Kennedy, School District of Manatee County Alexander Klotz, IBERIABANK Dianne Kopczynski, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, PLC Barbara Kula Wendy Langford, Tropicana Products David Lanni, Shinn & Company, LLC Lyn Larson, BenchMark Blueprinting, Inc. Matt Leake, Gilbane Building Co. Erin Lee, ITT Technical Institute Lindsey Leech, Manatee Chamber of Commerce Don Leech Tim Lester, International Realty, Inc. Carol Lewis, School District of Manatee County Juli Lewis, Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Janet Lincoln, Coldwell Banker Commercial Ken Machol, Reliable Product Management Lil Maddox Amanda Marello, First America Bank - Ellenton Cathejo McCollum, School District of Manatee County Josh McCoy, Edward Jones Tricia McKay Powers, Manatee Education Foundation Bill Miller Karen Mimbs, Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Debbie Moore, Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County Audrey Moore, Tropicana Products Rich Morris, Morgan Stanley LisaMorrison,EarlyLearningCoalitionofManateeCounty Paul Morrison, Manatee County Health Department Carmen Mosley, Manatee County Government John Moyer Marianne Moyer Nancy Murphy Roy Nelles, School District of Manatee County Wendy Neuhauser, First America Bank

Catherine Nunnally, First Federal Bank of Florida Jo-Ann Oakley-Stewart, L.A. Events Jennifer O'Neil, IBERIABANK Lynn Orlicki Kelsey Overholt, IBERIABANK Mark Palmer, Bayhawk Asset Management Sadie Palmer Steve Parent, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, PLC Eric Peters, First Federal Bank of Florida Brian Pope, Pope Financial TaraPoulton,SouthwestFloridaWaterManagementDistrict Bill Poulton, Tropicana Products Julie Pukajlo, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Jose Quinones, Pepperidge Farm Wanda Read-Burke, OneBlood Inc. Janet Robinson, Coldwell Banker Commercial Shane Robson-Smith, Summit Bridge Financial Life Coaching Sabrina Rocco, Bradenton Herald Jill Rocklein Juan Rodriguez, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club Jerome Ruffing, Manatee County Public Safety JessicaRuter,SuncoastCommunityCapital Corporation Tim Schoonmaker, Second Street Bistro at Manatee Memorial Hospital Josee Seeley, Tropicana Products Denise Shade, Tropicana Products Garrett Shinn, Shinn & Company, LLC Joseph Sibenac Jules Simon, IBERIABANK Rita Smith, Coldwell Banker - Manatee Roger Smith, Bradenton Window & Allied Products, Inc. Dennise Smith-Berger, Regions Bank 26th Street Branch Amanda Spina, Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Phyllis Stevens Joe Stewart Adam Sunday, IBERIABANK Debbie Tapp Andre Torkelson, The Nolan Group Christopher Townsend, Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Elizabeth Trent, Regions Bank Michael Vejins, Raymond James & Associates Inc. Bonnie Wagner Robert Walker, R.J. Walker Ceilings, Inc. Joni Wallace, School District of Manatee County Tami Wankoff, Contingency Telecom Auditing, LLC Richard Weber, Weber & Associates Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. Julie Welch, Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County Alison Wester, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, PLC Helen Wiegman, Wiegman Realty Group Joe Wietecha, Lexington Financial Justin Wilkinson, First Federal Bank of Florida Lawrence Williams, TechHouse, IISS Derek Williams, Williams Wealth Management Group, Inc. Ron Winkler Christi Womack, Manatee Herald-Tribune Jane Wyatt Cookie York, Ad-VANCE Talent Solutions, Inc. Nicholas Zec, Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc. Carole Zoellner, Dieter's Sod & Landscaping

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Ribbon Cuttings The Manatee Chamber is honored to celebrate with our members for the opening

of new, expanded and remodeled offices, locations and facilities. Congratulations!

30 West Apartments

Castle Creations Chocolatiers

2835 50th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34207 (941) 755-8523 30westapartments.com

Floor & DĂŠcor

8415 Lockwood Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243 (941) 554-0015 www.flooranddecor.com

4300 18th St. W., I-301 Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 565-3845 www.customconceptspainting.vpweb.com

Matteo's

Ocean Waves Hair Studio, LLC

7232 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 (941) 798-3222

Ralph's

5942 34th St. W., Units 112-114 Bradenton, FL 34210 (941) 778-1604 www.rottenralphs.com

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Custom Concepts Painting

11819 Fennemore Way Parrish, FL 34219 (941) 845-4227 www.castlecreationschocolatiers.com

6838 14th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34207 (941) 755-7979

R.J. Gators Sea Grill & Bar

Manatee Chamber of Commerce January Current 2014

6100 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 (941) 795-6633 rjgatorsbradenton.com

Using Facebook to Grow Your Business January 21, 2014 • 1:30 to 4:30 PM

Presented by: Kevin McNulty, NetWeave Social Networking Manatee Chamber, 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch $20 Manatee Chamber and Paid MYP members • $30 non-members

As a marketing tool, Facebook has leveled the playing field. You don’t need to be a large organization with a substantial marketing budget to get in the game and establish a presence on Facebook. Today, businesses of all sizes and from every industry are cashing in on the Facebook trend by successfully marketing their products and services, building brand awareness, and connecting one-on-one with customers. Start the new year out right by adding (or improving) your company’s Facebook presence. • Learn why your business should be on Facebook and how to get it there • Building a fan base • Engaging your audience • Maximizing event marketing • Business page interface • Facebook places • Spam control Reservations required to Carey at 941-748-4842, ext. 113 or CareyM@ManateeChamber.com SPONSORED BY:

Be a Chamber Friend! What is a Chamber Friend? A seasoned member wellversed on Chamber benefits and services willing to help guide members on how to get the most out of their Chamber membership. Chamber Friends help us welcome new members, or re-engage existing members, to ensure they immediately feel connected.

Interested in becoming a Chamber Friend? Contact Kim or Jen at 941-748-3411.

Member Reception All Members Welcome!

Have you attended a member reception lately? If not, we encourage you to consider it. Held six times a year, these receptions are a great opportunity to get re-engaged with the Manatee Chamber, meet the staff, hear about the many member benefits available to you, and let us help you take full advantage of your membership. Our next reception will be Wednesday, February 19 at 3:30 PM at the Chamber’s Downtown Bradenton office. Register online at www.ManateeChamber.com. For more information, contact Jen Bartolone at JenB@ManateeChamber.com or 941-748-4842, ext 122.

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941-753-7574 101 Riverfront Drive Suite 650 Bradenton FL 34205

Proud Chamber Business of the Year Winner

January Current 2014 Manatee Chamber of Commerce

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COFFEE CLUB IN DECEMBER

Hancock Bank was once again proud to sponsor the Holiday Coffee Club! Hancock Bank operates four branches in the Bradenton Area and has more than 240 full-service branches and over 300 ATMs across Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas and Florida. Founded in 1899, the Hancock Holding Company family of financial services companies includes Hancock Investment Services, Inc., Hancock Insurance Agency and Whitney Insurance Agency, Inc., Corporate Trust offices and Harrison Finance Company. 4770 East SR 64 Bradenton, FL 34208 (941) 746-1000 www.HancockBank.com

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Manatee Chamber of Commerce January Current 2014

SEE THE NEW MTI! Come for breakfast and stay for a mini tour of Manatee County’s state-ofthe-art technical training institution. Fifteen-minute tours begin immediately following the program.

In partnership with the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation

You’re Invited!

2014 Economic Forecast Breakfast PRESENTED BY HANCOCK BANK

Featuring Florida’s Premier Economist, Henry H. Fishkind, Ph.D. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Dr. “Hank” Fishkind is widely regarded as one of Florida’s premier economists and financial advisors. He is a principal of Fishkind & Associates Inc., a 36-member economic and financial consulting firm with extensive experience in economic and fiscal impact analysis, policy studies, forecasting, and finance throughout Florida and the United States. Fishkind’s insightful and entertaining analysis will explore the trends influencing the regional, state and national economic climate. For invoiced reservations, please contact Cindy Unzicker at CindyU@thinkbradentonarea.com or 941-748-4842, ext. 126. Reservations not cancelled by January 10 will be invoiced as guarantees have been made on your behalf.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 7:30-9:30 A.M. AT A NEW LOCATION:

Manatee Technical Institute 6305 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton, FL 34203 Reserve a table by January 10 to receive a corporate table identification sign and recognition on the screen and in the event program. EDC Investors All Others

$45 $55

Table of 8 $450 Table of 8 $550

January Current 2014 Manatee Chamber of Commerce

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Network & Connect Learn Something New

Chamber Offices Closed BBC Advisory Committee Meeting Leadership Manatee - Law Enforcement Day Chamber Healthcare Committee Meeting MYP Networking Social Chamber Friends Committee Meeting Transportation Committee Meeting MYP Lunch with Leaders Hot Topic Lunch Power Connection Lunch Education & Workforce Partnership Committee Mtg. Coffee Club MYP Leadership Committee Meeting Chamber Technology Committee Meeting Seminar: Using Facebook to Grow Your Business Green Business Initiative Committee Meeting Chamber Executive Committee Meeting Leadership Manatee - Business & Industry Day Pancakes & Politics MYP Community Service Committee Meeting Business After Hours Chamber Board of Directors Meeting MYPower Networking Lunch Infill Task Force Meeting

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Bradenton Board Room

BBC Advisory Committee Meeting Leadership Manatee - Local Government Day Power Connection Lunch Chamber Healthcare Committee Meeting Chamber Friends Committee Meeting Annual Dinner MYP Leadership Committee Meeting Business After Hours MYP Networking Social Transportation Committee Meeting Special Guest Luncheon: Dr. Matt Kroenig Chamber Technology Committee Meeting MYP Lunch with Leaders Hot Topic Lunch Green Business Initiative Committee Meeting

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