public policy Help Be the Voice of Business: Join a Committee Chamber committee work greatly contributes to the strength of our organization and ensures that we continue to take a deep dive into the issues that matter to our members. More than 400 members serve on a committee, council, or task force to share their expertise, learn from subject matter experts, and influence policies that impact our businesses and region. Here is an abbreviated list of committee opportunities, with our full listing available online at ManateeChamber.com/committees: •
Education & Workforce Partnerships - Promotes and supports the enrichment of education through Business and Education partnerships including Project TEACH, The Big Bank Theory, Job Shadow programs, Industry Tours and the Business & Education Partnership Awards.
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Downtown Redevelopment - Strives to enhance downtown core areas throughout our county through planning and revitalization efforts.
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Healthcare - Works on healthcare priorities including educating members on healthcare issues, supporting medical residency programs, Manatee Healthcare Alliance, and the Champions of Healthcare Awards.
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Legislative - Develops the Chamber’s annual legislative priorities, meets with legislators, and collaborates on platforms with other organizations and assist Chamber staff with lobbying efforts in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.
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Natural Resources - Investigates and makes recommendations on business regulations and issues affecting our natural resources and land use, including conservation, new technologies, incentive-based approaches, and regional solutions.
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Transportation - Studies local needs and facilitates an improved transportation network including regional multi-modal options and advance roadway/transit projects with emphasis on the Manatee/Sarasota area.
For more information or to sign-up to serve on a committee, please contact Nzinga Barnette at NzingaB@ManateeChamber.com or sign-up online at ManateeChamber.com/committees.
Exclusive 2024 Legislative Session Recap Secure Your Seats for the Chamber's Annual Politics & Pints Event Featuring Our Florida Legislators
We are waiting to set the date until there is more certainty about the end of Florida's legislative session (slated for March 8, barring a special session), but you can guarantee your seat now by securing a sponsorship and supporting the Chamber's advocacy efforts, too. This event will sell out! Politics & Pints sponsors receive: • • • • • •
8 seats with priority reserved seating 8 drink tickets Recognition on event marketing materials (print & digital) Recognition in Current magazine Opportunity to distribute your promotional materials Emcee recognition from the stage
2024 Politics & Pints Sponsorship: $2000 Please contact Nzinga Barnette at NzingaB@ManateeChamber.com 941-748 -4842, ext. 235.
Welcome to the Chamber Team! Julie Sewell Information Specialist JulieS@ManateeChamber.com
Eddie Parmenter Information Specialist EddieP@ManateeChamber.com
Julie serves as Information Specialist in the Chamber’s Lakewood Ranch office, assisting members and visitors, maintaining the lobby display of members’ promotional materials, providing referral information to inquiring consumers, and managing the Welcome Manatee! program. She lives in Myakka City and is the proud mom of five children!
Eddie is that smiling face greeting you at the Chamber’s Bradenton Office and answering questions. Eddie helps visitors and new residents find member companies with which to do business and assists with a number of Chamber programs and events. Born in Butler, PA, he has been in Manatee County since he was 3 and grew up in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County. He's a proud dad to one son.
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