February | March 2022 Current Magazine by Manatee Chamber of Commerce

The Official Publication of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce

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2022 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman.....................................................................................................Rick Bisio, The Educated Franchisee Immediate Past Chairman................................................... Phill Baker, Boyd Insurance & Investment Services Chairman-Elect.......................................................................... Jeff Podobnik, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club Treasurer.................................................................................................................Eleni Sokos, Sokos Solutions Vice Chairman, Membership & Communications........................ Justin Phillips, Minuteman Press of Bradenton Vice Chairman, Public Policy............................................................Stu Henderson, Fawley Bryant Architecture Vice Chairman, Workforce & Community Development........ Janelle Esposito, Esq., Esposito Law Group, P.A.

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

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

2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

Mark Barnebey, Blalock Walters, P.A.

Karen LaPensee, LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air

Richard Bedford, REAL Consulting, LLC

Rachel Layton, ZNS Engineering, LC

Mayor Gene Brown, City of Bradenton (Ex Officio)

Jonathan Marsh, Home Helpers Home Care of Bradenton

Mayor Shirley Bryant, City of Palmetto (Ex Officio) Carlos Buqueras, Manatee County Port Authority (Ex Officio)

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

Stewart Moon, Air & Energy

Cassandra Burns, Dignity Memorial

Jeffrey Nickse, Accurate Benefit Solutions, LLC

Nathan Carr, Willis Smith Construction, Inc.

Brittany Nielsen, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota (Ex Officio)

Nick Choat, Sport Clips Haircuts of Bradenton Bernitha Copeland, Copeland Full Line Insurance, Inc. Mark Dunlop, BankUnited, N.A. Rev. James Golden, School District of Manatee County (Ex Officio)

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Tami Goudy, Veritas! Pest Management, LLC

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

Sharon Hillstrom, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation

Steve Hall, CEBS, CSFS, CHRP, Alltrust Insurance Jennifer Healey, Feld Entertainment, Inc.

Dr. Karen Holbrook, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Campus (Ex Officio) Dr. Scott Hopes, Manatee County Government (Ex Officio)

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

Joshua Matlock, CareerSource Suncoast (Ex Officio)

Joseph Hwang, Manatee Memorial Hospital

Bruce Patneaude, IMG Academy Chris Perkins, SouthState Bank Fredrick Piccolo, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (Ex Officio) Timothy Polk, Urban Planning Solutions Dr. Teresa Rawe, TruePartners Cyndi Saunders, School District of Manatee County (Ex Officio) Chris Sharek, Jacobs Engineering Doug Van Dyke, Leadership Simplified Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, Manatee County Government (Ex Officio) Craig Warzecha, Bradenton Marauders - LECOM Park Dr. Bill Woodson, New College of Florida (Ex Officio)

Crea Kitcher, Tropicana Products

MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF Kaylee Carpentier, Information Specialist...................................KayleeC@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 100 Caitlyn Cobb, Member Programs Coordinator............................ CaitlynC@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 117

FOR ADVERTISING RATES CONTACT: Kim Dalglish 941-748-4842, ext. 121 or KimD@ManateeChamber.com

Kim Dalglish, IOM, Vice President, Membership................................. KimD@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 121 Rachel DesRosier, Public Policy & Workforce Coordinator............RachelD@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 235 Jacki Dezelski, IOM, President | CEO............................................JackiD@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 131 Tim Estep, Member Engagement Manager...................................... TimE@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 275 Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative.............. TimF@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 241

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

Ellen Kelley, Information Specialist.......................................................EllenK@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200 Carey Miller, Office Administrator................................................. CareyM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 113 Liza Minteer, Membership Development Representative................LizaM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 139 Cara Misiewicz, Member Events Coordinator................................CaraM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 122 Tara Poulton, Vice President, Public Policy & Workforce................ TaraP@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 124 Cheryl Richert, Controller of Finance...........................................CherylR@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 115 Danna Spencer, Information Specialist....................................... DannaS@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200

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from the president Focusing on Your Success With the first month of 2022 already behind us, your Chamber team is focused on the work ahead. Supporting the success of your business and our community has always been at the center of the Manatee Chamber's mission... and the work has never felt more important. The past two years have brought a feeling of urgency to our work as well as a sense of slowing down to enable laser focus on what our members need right now - and we ask that question constantly. We have been able to connect local businesses and organizations to the resources they need, give a business voice to the decision-making process of our policymakers, and grow the Manatee Chamber's network so that our members can capitalize on the power of connection. As our 2022 Chairman of the Board Rick Bisio shared at last month's Chamber Annual Dinner, "We are committed to a mission that works whether you are in Lakewood Ranch or Anna Maria, Palmetto or Parrish, Bradenton or Sarasota. We use the collective support and power of the largest membership in the Tampa Bay region to build our economy and ensure a stellar quality of life." It is your investment, as a member of the Manatee Chamber, that underpins it all. Thank you for your support. It matters! Our ability to come together as a business community – as leaders – has never been stronger. I invite you to look over the list of 20+ Chamber and MYP committees that bring the collective knowledge and influence of our members to bear on important issues. We would love to have your involvement. We are smarter and stronger together and I am excited about the year ahead. Wishing you much continued success,

Celebrating the impact of business leadership at the Chamber's Annual Dinner: Jacki Dezelski, Chamber President|CEO, Rick Bisio, 2022 Chairman of the Board, and Phill Baker, 2021 Chairman of the Board.

There is power in a network, and when you are part of the largest network in the Tampa Bay region we all have access to more...

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"The Manatee Chamber tops the list as the largest Chamber of Commerce in Tampa Bay as ranked by number of member firms." From our team to yours, THANK YOU for the privilege of partnering with you to strengthen your business and our community!

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public policy Legislative Update

Join the Manatee Chamber at Politics & Pints

The 2022 Florida Legislative Session kicked off on January 11. As the Florida Legislature works through Session, the Manatee Chamber continues to advocate on behalf of the business community on priorities that are important to you, including infrastructure, attainable housing, water quality, workforce development, healthcare and more. We also support legislation that will continue to reduce the business rent tax, Florida’s corporate income tax and the Communications Services tax

Our legislators will be returning from Tallahassee to give you an exclusive recap of the 2022 Legislative Session at our Politics & Pints roundtable wrap-up.

Members of the Chamber’s Legislative Committee spent several days in Tallahassee during the final committee week, prior to the start of Session, meeting with our local representatives in the Senate and the House, legislative staff and policy heads from Florida Department of Transportation as well the Florida Department of Environment Protection for an update on Piney Point. The Committee serves as a key component of the process in sharing updates from Tallahassee, from their particular industries, and from their relationships with others in the legislative arena. While this committee meets primarily in the fall to develop our State and Federal Business Agenda, they are often called back together to discuss a new bill or a new issue that has suddenly come up through the legislative process. These kinds of partnerships make our Chamber stronger and enhanced our ability to quickly respond to requests from elected officials, government agencies, and our members. This session we expect to see a focus on property insurance reform, education and workforce initiatives as well as changes to the capital investment tax credit program for businesses. Natural resources is also a priority this year, with funding allocated to Piney Point to improve water quality in the Tampa Bay and everglades restoration. Legislators are also focused on the new redistricting maps tackling the $99.7 billion proposed state budget. Session is expected to conclude on March 11.

Join us for food and pints while you hear from our legislators and take the opportunity to ask our elected officials your burning questions over a cold beer.

Invited Elected Officials Include: • • • • • • •

Senator Jim Boyd, District 21 Senator Joe Gruters, District 23 Representative Michele Rayner, District 70 Representative Will Robinson, District 71 Representative Fiona McFarland, District 72 Representative Tommy Gregory, District 73 Representative James Buchanan, District 74

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Pancakes & Politics Recap The Chamber held our annual Pancakes & Politics event on December 9 at the IMG Academy Golf Club. Members of our Manatee and Sarasota Legislative Delegations joined us bright and early to share insights on the upcoming session and answer member questions. Chamber supported priorities like the lack of workforce, healthcare coverage, the attainable housing crisis and necessary water quality improvements in and around Piney Point, were in all raised as the elected members were preparing to head to Tallahassee for the 60-day session. To find out more about the Chamber’s legislative priorities, both state and federal, and to find contact information for elected officials, visit our website at ManateeChamber.com/ Advocacy.

Casey Welch, Chairman of Manatee Chamber Legislative Committee; Senator Joe Gruters, District 23; Senator Jim Boyd, District 23; Representative Tommy Gregory, District 73; Representative Will Robinson, District 71; and Tara Poulton, Manatee Chamber Vice President of Public Policy & Workforce The breakfast was sponsored by Keiser University Partnerships and Spectrum by Charter Communications.

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Do You Know a Champion of Healthcare? Nominations Now Being Accepted Corporate Sponsorships Offer High Visibility for Your Company

After a two-year hiatus, the Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s 8th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards will be presented at an in-person breakfast event at the GROVE on Thursday, June 16. What a great way to celebrate those who have been contributing so generously to healthcare, particularly during the pandemic, in Manatee County. The awards program will recognize the collective actions of 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: • • • • • • • • •

Lifetime Achievement Physician Nurse Allied Health Professional Individual of Merit Institution/Program Innovation/Research Adult Volunteer Youth Volunteer

Corporate Sponsorships Available for Significant Exposure

Another way to support these awards and get great exposure for your business is through a Corporate Sponsorship of the Champions of Healthcare Awards. These sponsorships are $1,250 and include a table at the event in addition to a number of publicity and recognition opportunities. Secure your sponsorship now for maximum impact!

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8th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards | Thursday, June 16

7:30 - 9:30 AM | GROVE Restaurant, Patio & Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch

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Chamber Members Enjoyed a Great Day of Golf at the 37th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament With a sold out field, great food and drinks, incredible hospitality and a bit of friendly competition, the Chamber’s annual golf tournament was a grand success. Our sincere gratitude to our friends at Palm Aire Country Club: Joe Rassett, General Manager • Jay Seymour, Head Golf Professional Jennifer Carroll, Catering & Event Manager • And the entire Palm Aire Country Club staff

Thank you to our sponsors, players and volunteers and congratulations to all of the winners! Presenting

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS: 1ST PLACE Team: Cablish & Gentile, CPAs, LLC Val Cablish Homer Cablish Jim Gentile Dave Szabo

CLOSEST TO THE PIN WINNERS: Bo Strickland Steve Horn Dr. Bill Colgate Tom Manelli

2ND PLACE Team: NDC Construction Company Jason Bartz Steve Horn James Morrison Nathan Kragt

LONGEST DRIVE WINNERS: Men: Tucker Lemely Women: Katie McKinney

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CHAMBER CHALLENGE WINNERS: Ken Warbel Steve Horn CLOSEST TO THE LINE WINNER: Frank Santora ManateeChamber.com

Chamber Leaders Dedicate Time and Talent to Supporting Our Mission Our members are at the heart of the Chamber's mission to build a positive business environment while enhancing the community's quality of life. Our members also set the vision - through their involvement in leading the Chamber - for how we carry out that mission.

benefit our members and the community. From representing a broad cross section of industries, to staying current on issues to ensuring rigorous due diligence through our committee and board discussions, these leaders serve for the benefit of our local economy and quality of life. They set priorities for the Chamber and lead our A critical part of hearing, analyzing, and policy-making. responding to our members' needs is our 20+ committees, task forces, boards, and Each year our members spend hundreds councils. Our Board of Directors dedicate of hours discussing important topics time, talent, and treasure to supporting including education, our economy, the work the Chamber undertakes to workforce development, transportation,

housing, young professionals, economic development, community growth, infrastructure, and more. We are eager to put their brainpower to work to gain traction on a number of priorities again in the coming year. If you are interested in getting more engaged with the Chamber, our committees and task forces are a great next step. Simply give us a call, send us an email, or chat with a staff or Board member to hear more.

THANK YOU TO OUR OUTGOING 2021 BOARD MEMBERS

Jason Bartz

NDC Construction Company

Bruce Body

Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

Christy Cardillo Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

Brian Carter

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC

Dr. Bill Colgate MCR Health

Ernie Withers

Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota

2022 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board

Jeff Podobnik Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club

Vice Chair, Public Policy

Vice Chair, Workforce & Community Development

Stu Henderson Fawley Bryant Architecture

Chairman-Elect

Rick Bisio The Educated Franchisee

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Janelle Esposito Esposito Law Group, P.A.

Immediate Past Chairman

Vice Chair, Membership & Communications

Phill Baker Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc.

Justin Phillips Minuteman Press of Bradenton

Treasurer

President | CEO

Eleni Sokos Sokos Solutions

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2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mark Barnebey

Blalock Walters, P.A.

Nick Choat

Richard Bedford

REAL Consulting, LLC

Bernitha Copeland

Mayor Gene Brown (Ex Officio) City of Bradenton

Mark Dunlop

Mayor Shirley Bryant (Ex Officio) City of Palmetto

Rev. James Golden

Sport Clips Haircuts of Bradenton

Copeland Full Line Insurance, Inc.

BankUnited, N.A.

Sharon Hillstrom

Dr. Karen Holbrook (Ex Officio)

Dr. Scott Hopes (Ex Officio)

Joshua Matlock

Stewart Moon Air & Energy

Accurate Benefit Solutions, Inc.

Timothy Polk

Dr. Teresa Rawe

Cyndi Saunders (Ex Officio)

Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation

Jonathan Marsh

Home Helpers Home Care of Bradenton

Fredrick Piccolo (Ex Officio)

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee

CareerSource Suncoast (Ex Officio)

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Urban Planning Solutions

Craig Warzecha

Dr. Bill Woodson (Ex Officio)

Bradenton Marauders 2022 MYP Chairman

Manatee County Government

TruePartners

School District of Manatee County (Ex Officio)

Joseph Hwang

Carlos Buqueras (Ex Officio)

Cassandra Burns

Tami Goudy

Steve Hall, CEBS, CSFS, CHRP

Manatee County Port Authority

Veritas! Pest Management, LLC

Crea Kitcher

Dignity Memorial

Alltrust Insurance

Karen LaPensee

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Tropicana Products

LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air

Jeffrey Nickse

Brittany Nielsen (Ex Officio)

Bruce Patneaude

School District of Manatee County

State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota

Chris Sharek

Jacobs Engineering

Nathan Carr

Willis Smith Construction, Inc.

Jennifer Healey

Feld Entertainment, Inc.

Rachel Layton

ZNS Engineering, LC

Chris Perkins

IMG Academy

SouthState Bank

Doug Van Dyke

Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge

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Manatee County Government (Ex Officio)

New College of Florida

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Go Back-To-School with Project TEACH Join the Manatee Chamber as we present the Project TEACH program at all county elementary schools on Thursday, March 10. Project TEACH is designed to increase career awareness among 4th grade students and stress the importance of first impressions. For many students, this is one of the first times they have had a business volunteer in their classroom and the first time they have been exposed to careers other than those of their parents. More than 150 volunteers will be needed to reach every 4th grade class. Volunteering is EASY and takes only a few hours of your time on the morning of March 10. An orientation and breakfast will be provided bright and early, before volunteers head to their classrooms. If you have a specific school or teacher request, let us know when registering.

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Free Virtual and In-person FAFSA Workshops Top BBC Referrals in November/December: Plumbing | Real Estate

Welcome New BBC Members: 360 Orthopedics Braden River Rehabilitation Center Knight’s Mobile Service

Better Business Consumer Guide Now Available! The 2022 Consumer Guide to Better Business Directory will be available in March at both offices of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce – Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch – and online at ManateeChamber.com/BBC. This consumer guide lists local businesses dedicated to providing a higher standard of business, and offers important consumer tips, resources and information.

REACH Manatee and its partners are hosting virtual FAFSA workshops for recent graduates, high school seniors, and all those interested in pursuing post-secondary degrees. FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid used to determine student federal aid eligibility and gives you access to federal, state, and college-based sources to help pay for your education. Filling out this form is a crucial step that students and families of all financial backgrounds can take toward making post-secondary attainment a reality. For more information, please contact REACH Manatee at info@REACHManatee.org and visit REACHManatee.org.

For information on the Better Business Council, contact our office at 941-748-1325 or BBC@ ManateeChamber.com.

Free FAFSA Workshops Only Two Thursdays Left February 24 & March 10 6:00 – 8:00 PM

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Member Testimonial Manatee Chamber of Commerce members for 33 years Trudy Moon Chamber Chairman 2016

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Stewart Moon Manatee Young Professionals President 2016-2017

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Our relationship with the Better Business Council has provided an incredible stream of referrals for our firm. And the resource of locating quality BBC businesses and services we need is just as valuable. It’s reassuring to know that all the BBC members have met a stringent review of licensing, insurance, references and past performance that sets the highest of standards in our business community. - George Manson

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myp manatee young professionals MYP Coffee with the Chairmen Tuesday, February 22

8:00-9:00 AM | Bradenton Chamber Office Air & Energy Board Room 222 10th Street West | Bradenton 34205 Guest Speaker: Mayor Gene Brown City of Bradenton

Enjoy casual networking and coffee with friends while having a conversation with Manatee Chamber Board Chair, Rick Bisio, and MYP Chair, Craig Warzecha.

MYP Social & St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Thursday, March 17

5:00-7:00 PM | TBD Join us for this fun, after-hours event to connect with young professionals in a casual setting.

MYPurpose Volunteer Project Friday, March 25

9:00-11:00 AM | Feeding Empty Little Tummies

901 8th Avenue West | Bradenton 34205 Serve our community and make friends along the way! MYP members are invited to volunteer with FELT to prepare and pack bags with weekend meals for Manatee County’s homeless and food insecure students.

CONGRATULATIONS NOMINEES! Join us as we celebrate professionals in Manatee County ages 21-40 who demonstrate initiative and excellence in their careers, contribute time and energy in serving the community, and seek to support other young professionals through their leadership and advocacy. We will also honor companies and organizations that employ creative, intentional initiatives that seek to attract and retain young talent in the greater Manatee County region.

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Individual MVP Award Nominees: Jose Benejan-Lorenzo, Bensa Chiropractic and Wellness Jonathan Evans, Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County Inc. Kyle Grimes, Grimes Hawkins Gladfelter & Galvano, P.L. Colbe Herr, IMG Academy Kristin Hokanson, Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard Katie Howard, Insurance Time of Bradenton, Inc. Andrea Knies, Realize Bradenton, Inc. Katy Kopstad, Sea Breeze Coffee and Tea John Lang, Bank OZK Sean LePach, Johnson Messal Bristow PLLC Mitch Lomazov, EXCELLence Performance Brooke Mailloux, Florida Suncoast Real Estate Inc. Drew Navy, Navy Advertising Co. Jason Osborne, Bank OZK Jessica Ryherd, Feeding Empty Little Tummies Sandy Shahinian, Lakewood Ranch Communities, LLC Aubrie Stevens, Harbor Chiropractic Amanda Tullidge, Blalock Walters, P.A. Danielle Visone, Tidewell Hospice Beth Walters, Centerstone Cassie White, Terry Mortgage Team Andrea Wilkinson, Andrea Wilkinson Photography Keenan Wooten, School District of Manatee County Employer MVP Award Nominees: Blalock Walters, P.A. Clark Financial Partners Johnson Messal Bristow PLLC Len’s Roofing, Inc. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

2022 MYP MVP AWARDS FEBRUARY 17 | 5:00-8:00 PM The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

RESERVATIONS MYP Members enjoyed connecting at Central Cafe during the Social. We celebrated the holidays by wearing ugly sweaters and giving back to our community with a food drive for Feeding Empty Little Tummies.

CORPORATE TABLE OF 8 | $500 CORPORATE HALF TABLE OF 4 | $300 INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $ 45 Members / $65 Non-Members

THANK YOU MYP WORKFORCE PARTNERS

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Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Valuable Business Exposure Contact Caitlyn Cobb 941-748-4842, ext. 117 CaitlynC@ManateeChamber.com

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Small businesses are the HEART of our community.

Show your support by shopping with your fellow chamber members.

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headliners March: Spring Training in Bradenton Travis Williams, President, Pittsburgh Pirates

The long-standing tradition of baseball in Bradenton goes together like peanuts & Cracker Jacks. Join us as Pittsburgh Pirates President Travis Williams gives us the inside track on all things baseball as well as an update on the economic impact this year's spring training games will have on Bradenton and our local businesses. The sports Executive will also share his experience leading the organization through major changes including adjusted schedules, safety protocols, and operational modifications due to the pandemic and the MLB lockout.

Wednesday, March 16 11:30 AM –1:00 PM | Pier 22 | 1200 1st Avenue West | Bradenton 34205

April: State of the Cities Update with Our Mayors Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant, City of Palmetto Mayor Gene Brown, City of Bradenton

Join us for lunch to hear from Mayor Gene Brown of the City of Bradenton and Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant of the City of Palmetto. Revitalization in both Bradenton and Palmetto is bringing many to our region to start a business, purchase a home, attend events, or enjoy a vacation. The mayors will share a look into the future and their vision for how our cities are reinventing themselves. Bring your questions!

Wednesday, April 13 11:30 AM –1:00 PM | Pier 22 | 1200 1st Avenue West | Bradenton 34205 $

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webinars | seminars Designing a Killer Social Media Strategy

Kevin McNulty, NetWeave Social Networking Are you on social media but want to improve and grow your audience? Looking to add another platform? Or maybe you’re ready for your first foray into promoting your organization on social. Social media doesn’t work unless you do it right! In this webinar, you’ll learn: • The importance of goal setting • How to identify your audience • The demographics that are on each platform • What constitutes quality content • Why video and photos are important and how to create them • Post timing for each platform • The importance of listening and responding • How to measure your platform metrics Kevin McNulty with Netweave Social Networking will provide information invaluable to your social media efforts and answer any questions you have. Register online at ManateeChamber.com/Social. All registered attendees will be provided with a recording of the webinar.

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Dale Carnegie of SW Florida This Dale Carnegie preview seminar helps you master the communication skills necessary in today’s demanding business and sales environment. Time-tested skills and principles strengthen your inner voice, giving you the confidence to influence others and close more deals. Make no mistake, this is an experiential system. We learn optimally by doing. What you’ll learn: You will learn tools to communicate more confidently, clearly, and concisely, and project an enthusiastic attitude. Discover ways to energize and engage listeners, and persuade people to act. You’ll focus heavily on building trust and strengthening relationships to instill confidence and enthusiasm in your workplace. Why you want to learn it: This course is designed for those who wish to optimize their sales and leadership and have a consistently positive effect on the bottom line. How it will help you: This Dale Carnegie Preview Course will provide tools to be a more effective communicator, which is essential in sales and leadership.

Wednesday, March 9 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Manatee Chamber Bradenton Office | Air & Energy Board Room

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30 for Chamber & MYP Members $ 45 Future Members Cara Misiewicz | 941-748-4842, ext. 122 CaraM@ManateeChamber.com ManateeChamber.com/Events $

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welcome new members Academy at Bradenton AcademySRQ.org (941) 350-9819 Non-Profit Organizations All In One Home Services of Florida 501 Village Green Pkwy Ste 7 Bradenton, FL 34209 allin1home.com (941) 567-9054 Cleaning - Commercial or Residential Ally Restorations 1202 Gary Ave Ellenton, FL 34222 allyrestorations.com (941) 757-9111 Water, Flood and Disaster Damage Aloha Party Experts alohapartyexperts.com (941) 867-2789 Party Activities - Balloon Twisting, Face Painting, and More Alter Plumbing 1767 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Suite 135 Bradenton, FL 34212 https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100054626491115(941) 725-1752 Plumbing Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery and Catering 1447 Tallevast Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243 applespice.com/sarasota (941) 388-8025 Catering Avenue941 518 13th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 avenue941.com (980) 333-7401 Tutoring and Educational Services Bishop-PM Solutions LLC linkedin.com/in/david-bishopncarb-leed-ap-65905630 (941) 720-5692 Construction Consultants and Managers Blue Marlin Insurance 8209 Natures Way Unit 217 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 bluemarlinins.com (941) 212-2221 Insurance Blue Moon Estate Sales bluemoonestatesales.com/tampaeast (813) 802-9284 Appraisals and Estate Sales

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Boater's World Marine Centers, LLC 5412 SR 64 Bradenton, FL 34208 boatersworld.com (941) 867-2555 Marine Equipment, Supplies and Sales

Dr. Pamela Chapman & Bellagena Med Spa 6114 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 bellagena.com (941) 554-7546 Salon and Spa Services

George Mason Mortgage, LLC 4100 Monument Corner Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 gmmllc.com/mcoleman (703) 868-2303 Mortgages and Brokers

Carman Management and Consulting, LLC. (941) 780-3808 Lobbying and Business Development

E-Bikes and Cycles Company 423 Suwanee Ave Sarasota, FL 34243 ebikesandcycles.com (941) 531-2453 Bicycles and Tricycles

Ginny's & Jane E's Cafe, Bakery & Gift Store 9807 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, FL 34216 ginnysandjanees.com (941) 778-3170 Bakeries

Children's Guardian Fund 1750 17th Street Sarasota, FL 34234 childrensguardianfund.org (941) 504-9515

Edward Jones - Peter Z. Hofstra 7915 US Highway 301 N. Ellenton, FL 34222 edwardjones.com/peter-hofstra (941) 722-0163 Financial Planning and Services

Harborside Chiropractic 5422 Lockwood Ridge Rd. Bradenton, FL 34203 HarborsideChiropractic.com (941) 702-2822 Chiropractors

Events at Terranova, LLC 31625 Clay Gully Rd Myakka City, FL 34251 terranovaequestrian.com/ (941) 557-8014 Activities and Amusements

Island Gallery West 5368 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 islandgallerywest.com (941) 778-6648 Retail and Shopping

Every Body Yoga 424 9th St. E. Bradenton, FL 34208 instagram.com/ everybodyyogabradenton/ (941) 545-9992 Yoga Instruction

Jackfruit Land 6506 Brook Village Cove Bradenton, FL 34203 jackfruitland.com (941) 251-9337 Foods - Specialty

Clarity Fence, Inc. 4106 US Hwy 41 Palmetto, FL 34221 ClarityFence.com (941) 565-8168 Fencing Materials and Installation Coastal Angler CoastalAngler.com (727) 685-7696 Magazines Compass Roofing Services Inc PO Box 949 Riverview, FL 33569 compassroofingservices.com (813) 291-8766 Roofing Contractors CreArte Latino Cultural Center Corp 8251 15th St. E. Sarasota, FL 34243 creartelatino.org (941) 732-7191 Non-Profit Organizations Daniel Cacchiotti PO Box 69 Myakka City, FL 34251 (941) 400-6310 Individual Members Darla Pettaway State Farm Agent 415 Manatee Ave E. Bradenton, FL 34208 deardarlainsurance.com (941) 462-2434 Insurance DecoCrete Services, LLC decocreteservices.com (941) 405-3231 Concrete Contractors and Re-surfacing DoodyCalls on the Suncoast doodycalls.com/suncoast (941) 841-1840 Pet Supplies, Services and Sitting

Exclusive Shape LLC 4421 Country Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 exclusiveshape.com (941) 960-9108 Weight Loss and Weight Management FleetForce Truck Driving School 5840 26th Street West Bradenton, FL 34207 drivefleetforce.com (863) 294-1112 x1005 Driving Schools Florida Vacation Homes 7531 Osceola Polk Line Rd Davenport, FL 33896 AnnaMariaRentals.com (407) 705-7437 Forever Green Lawn & Pest Control FGLawn.com (941) 404-6601 Lawn Care - Pest Control and Fertilizing Galleria Stone Decor 1845 University Parkway Sarasota, FL 34243 galleriastonedecor.com (941) 358-1845 Granite and Marble Fabricators

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Jared Winders Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC Jdwinderslandscapesolutions.com (941) 243-2574 Lawn and Landscape Contractors and Maintenance Jiffy Lube - 1st Street East 3101 1st Street East Bradenton, FL 34208 JiffyLube.com (941) 747-6863 Automotive Maintenance, Repair and Parts Jiffy Lube - Bee Ridge 2049 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34239 JiffyLube.com (941) 923-6027 Automotive Maintenance, Repair and Parts Jiffy Lube - Clark Road 3615 Clark Rd. Sarasota, FL 34233 JJiffyLube.com (941) 923-7961 Automotive Maintenance, Repair and Parts Jiffy Lube - North Port 1600 Price Creek Way North Port, FL 34288 JiffyLube.com (941) 564-6693 Automotive Maintenance, Repair and Parts

Jiffy Lube - Tamiami Trail 8624 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34238 JiffyLube.com (941) 918-4752 Automotive Maintenance, Repair and Parts Jiffy Lube - Washington Blvd. 1513 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34236 JiffyLube.com (941) 954-1155 Automotive Maintenance, Repair and Parts Kim Blue Realtor at Medway Realty 8220 Enclave Way, Unit 101 Sarasota, FL 34243 kimblue.com (941) 724-2587 Real Estate - Residential Krewe of Europa PO Box 15327 Palma Sola, FL 34280 kreweofeuropa.com (941) 773-0545 Non-Profit Organizations L. White House Realty, LLC (941) 592-0542 Real Estate - Residential

MotorCity Floors and Coatings motorcityfloorsandcoatings.com (248) 613-5888 Concrete Contractors and Resurfacing MÜV™ Medical Dispensary 4312 75th St W Bradenton, FL 34209 muvfl.com (423) 331-9848 Medical Marijuana Once Upon A Beach 317A Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216 OnceUponABeachAMI.com (941) 584-5844 Vacation Rentals Pest by Nature 11523 Palmbrush Trail #336 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 pestbynature.com 855-568-PEST (7378) Pest Control Services Remy's on Main 8138 Lakewood Main Street Bradenton, FL 34202 https://www.facebook.com/ remysonmain Restaurants

Manatee County Farm Bureau 5620 Tara Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34203 manateecountyfarmbureau.org (941) 746-6161 Government Offices and Officers

Revcontent, LLC 1515 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34243 revcontent.com (941) 225-6132 Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations

May Dayz Print & Promotions maydayzpromos.com (941) 702-8976 Promotional Products and Advertising Specialties

Revive MD Direct Primary Care 2810 Manatee Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208 RevivedPC.com (941) 777-5118 Physicians

MerchantService.com MerchantService.com (888) 288-3816 Credit Card and Merchant Services, Payment Processing

Ricco's Reliable Plumbing, LLC (941) 417-7457 Plumbing

Mila's on the Manatee 955 Riverside Dr. Palmetto, FL 34221 milasonthemanatee.com (941) 212-6006 Restaurants

Riverchase Dermatology 8340 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Ste. 260 Bradenton, FL 34202 riverchasedermatology.com (941) 955-0360 Dermatology and Skin Care

Miracle Leaf Health Center 6394 N. Lockwood Ridge Road Sarasota, FL 34243 miracleleaffl.com (941) 499-7398 Medical Marijuana

RJM Contractors, Inc. 3605 62nd St. E. Bradenton, FL 34208 RJMBuilds.com (941) 749-7660 Remodeling, Home Repair and Improvements

Modern Chop Steakhouse 1830 59th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 ModernChopSteakhouse.com (941) 201-6006 Restaurants

Sand & Sea Cleaning Service PO Box 1971 Bradenton, FL 34206 sandandseacleaning.com (941) 226-2773 Cleaning - Commercial or Residential

The Pickleball Club, LLC 1195 Sarasota Center Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34240 lakewoodranch.thepickleballclub.us (941) 271-4444 Sports and Recreation

SCOUT IT 1911 N. 19th St. Tampa, FL 33605 wearescout.com (813) 421-2673 Information Technology

Traveling Kitchen, LLC/TKGrill & Barbeque 4927 96th St E Palmetto, FL 34221 TKGrill.com (941) 722-4111 Restaurants

SeaBreeze Vacation 5372 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 seabreezevacation.com (941) 662-4227 Vacation Rentals

TruColor Productions 5038 82nd Way E. Sarasota, FL 34243 trucolorproductions.com 1-941-928-8335 Video Production and Related Services

Seniors Blue Book SeniorsBlueBook.com/local/ sarasota-bradenton-charlottecounties (813) 731-6069 Magazines Skyway Memorial Funeral Home 5200 US Highway 19 Palmetto, FL 34221 skywaymemorial.com/ (941) 722-4543 Funeral and Cremation Services Cemeteries Socium Managed Service Provider, Inc. 7831 110th Ave E Parrish, FL 34219 socium-msp.com (941) 212-5864 Computer Network Design and Consulting SRQ Modern, Inc. 6823 14th St W Bradenton, FL 34207 srqmod.com (941) 253-0400 Floor Coverings, Carpet, Hardwood Floors Stronger Moving & Delivery Service, Inc. 6620 19th St. E., Ste. 108 Sarasota, FL 34243 strongermoving.com (941) 447-9715 Movers Techy 4070 Cattleman Road Sarasota, FL 34233 techycompany.com (941) 296-6980 Cell Phone and Small Electronics Repair

Trustco Bank 5858 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 trustcobank.com (941) 792-2604 Banks and Banking two e's Outdoor Solutions 1767 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Bradenton, FL 34211 twoesoutdoor.com (941) 500-4463 Lawn and Landscape Contractors and Maintenance Urban Loft Manatee Central 515 9th Street E Bradenton, FL 34208 ManateeCentral.com (941) 877-0350 Event and Meeting Venues Verizon 899 Heathrow Park Lane Lake Mary, FL 32746 verizon.com (770) 823-9511 Cellular Equipment and Supplies Villa Serena Inn 7014 Willow Street Sarasota, FL 34243 villaserenainn.com (941) 600-8911 Vacation Rentals Vision Electric SRQ visionelectricSRQ.com (941) 685-2077 Electrical Contractors Watercrest Senior Living 4100 University Parkway Sarasota, FL 34243 WatercrestSeniorLiving.com (941) 979-1396 Retirement Communities and Homes continued on next page...

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New Members continued Will Howard Construction, Inc. 6600 Manatee Ave W, Unit C Bradenton, FL 34209 willhowardconstruction.com (941) 242-5780 Contractors, Builders and Developers Xuma Equipment 6810 15th St. E. Sarasota, FL 34243 xumaequipment.com (941) 567-6137 Equipment and Machinery Your CBD Store Lakewood Ranch 6283 Lake Osprey Drive Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 cbdrx4u.com/find-us/florida/lakewood-ranch (941) 909-1223 CBD Products Your Honeycomb, Inc. 4908 14th Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208 yourhoneycomb.com (941) 787-2332 Information Technology Z Construction (864) 844-9993 Contractors, Builders and Developers

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Thursday, April 7 4:00 – 7:00 PM Port Manatee, 300 Tampa Bay Way, Palmetto Presenting Sponsor:

Showcase Your Business at this Annual Favorite

BOOTH SPACES WILL SELL OUT • RESERVE TODAY! 10x10 Booth $350 | 10 x 10 Booth $535 (ability to bring own tent)

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Join Us and Enjoy: Narrated Bus Tours of the Port • Entertainment • Networking Door Prizes • Complimentary Light Bites • Cash Bar Complimentary Food Provided by: Chicken Salad Chick • Edible Elegance by Eli • Kona Ice of Manatee County Mean Deans Local Kitchen • Southeast High School Culinary Arts Department

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networking events Network with fellow Chamber members and enjoy complimentary lite bites and beverages, as well as all the fun you’ve come to expect from Chamber events. These events are a great way to connect with the Chamber, share information about your business, and make new connections.

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

Tuesday February 15 (note different date)

Thursday February 24

4:30 - 6:30 PM

8:00 - 9:30 AM Hosted by: Robert Toale & Sons @ LWR

Hosted by Pittsburgh Pirates/ Bradenton Marauders LECOM Park | 1611 9th St. W. | Bradenton 34205

4310 Solutions Lane | Lakewood Ranch 34211

Tuesday March 8

Thursday March 24 8:00 - 9:30 AM

4:30 - 6:30 PM Hosted by Bob Boast Volkswagen

Hosted by: Step Up Suncoast

4827 14th St. W. | Bradenton 34207

6428 Parkland Dr. | Sarasota 34243

Tuesday, April 12

Thursday, April 28 8:00 - 9:30 AM

4:30 - 6:30 PM

Hosted by Suncoast Behavioral Health Center

Hosted by Fiorelli Winery & Vineyards

4480 51st Street W 34210, Bradenton 34210

4250 Country Road 675 | Bradenton 34211

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

FREE for Chamber Members | $25 Future Member | ManateeChamber.com/Events Cara Misiewicz 941-748-4842, ext. 122 | CaraM@ManateeChamber.com

Member Member Discounts ManateeChamber.com/Coupons

Take advantage of amazing cost-saving opportunities offered by fellow Chamber members. Several Member to Member discounts and special offers are posted on our website and available to all members. This month we highlight these offers:

James River Writing

15 Discount %

Maple Street Biscuit Company 10 Off %

Terry Mortgage Team 400 Closing Cost Discount

First Light Home Care

50 Off Your First Monthly Service

Want to offer a Member to Member Discount?

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

POWER CONNECTION LUNCH

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Cost to Attend: $20

Wednesday, February 16 Chicken Salad Chick

Manatee Chamber’s Bradenton Office Air & Energy Board Room 222 10th St. W. | Bradenton 34205

Wednesday, March 2 Innovative Dining

1431 Tallevast Rd. | Sarasota 34243

Wednesday, March 16 Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant 2nd Floor 995 Riverside Dr. | Palmetto 34221

Registration Required for All Power Connection Events:

ManateeChamber.com/Events Cara Misiewicz 941-748-4842, ext. 122 CaraM@ManateeChamber.com

MEMBER RECEPTION Need to brush up on your Chamber member benefits? Learn more about the Manatee Chamber and meet the staff. Let us help you take full advantage of your membership.

Wednesday, March 23 3:00 to 4:30 PM

Manatee Chamber Lakewood Ranch Office 4215 Concept Ct. | Lakewood Ranch

Thursday, April 21 8:00 - 9:30 AM

Manatee Chamber Lakewood Ranch Office 4215 Concept Ct. | Lakewood Ranch

All members are welcome! Your RSVP is appreciated.

ManateeChamber.com/Events Cara Misiewicz 941-748-4842, ext. 122 CaraM@ManateeChamber.com SPONSORED BY:

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business after hours Firkins Automotive was honored to host the Manatee Chamber's Business After Hours gathering in November at the Firkins Dealership Showroom. We had a rocking good time with a DJ, delicious provisions by Nancy’s BBQ, PDQ, Edible Elegance by Eli, Motorworks Brewery, and more. In addition, so much fun was had giving away our record-breaking number of door prizes! Thank you to all who attended. We loved seeing you and always look forward to hosting this enjoyable event. In the meantime, come visit us at Firkins! FIRKINS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM MITSUBISHI 2700 1st Street | Bradenton, FL 34208 | 941 748-6510 | Firkins.com

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coffee club Thank you Manatee Chamber of Commerce and all the local business men and women who joined us at Medallion Home Watercolor Place Villas Models in Bradenton for Coffee Club on Thursday, November 18! It was wonderful to see everyone touring the four, furnished models and enjoying breakfast and coffee from Cracker Barrel in the community room. Watercolor Place Villas is a gated, maintenance-free community where a standard home comes with a gourmet kitchen, tile throughout except the bedrooms, upgraded elevations, paver driveways and tile roofs – yes, all included! Medallion Home has been building homes in Southwest and Central Florida since 1984 while drawing on our core values of customer service, reliability and integrity. What sets Medallion Home apart from so many builders, is that we can custom design your home which allows us to offer an unmatched value in new Florida homes. For more information about Watercolor Place Villas or any Medallion Home community in Bradenton, Parrish and Sarasota, please call 866-486-2900 or visit www. medallionhome.com or a Medallion Home Sales Office near you. MEDALLION HOME 1651 Whitfield Ave. | Sarasota, FL 34243 | 866-486-2900

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business after hours Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Business After Hours on December 7th! It was a fantastic pleasure to host this event to showcase who we are, what we do, and to display our museum as well as our plans to bring back the De Soto Courtyard to Bradenton and Historical Society Manatee County. Part of our mission is to foster and facilitate an appreciation of the Spanish-American heritage in Manatee County through the landing of Hernando de Soto in 1539 at Shaw’s Point. We hope everyone enjoyed the delicious food and drinks and made a few network connections. Hernando

If anyone has any questions regarding the Hernando De Soto Historical Society or what we do, please do not hesitate to contact De Soto HQ. We look forward to seeing you all again very soon! HERNANDO DE SOTO HISTORICAL SOCIETY PO Box 1663 | Bradenton, FL 34206 |941-747-1998 | Desotohq.com

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holiday coffee club The Manatee Performing Arts Center hosted the Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Coffee Club. Enjoyed by nearly 200 guests, the event provided an opportunity to have breakfast and network with local businesses and professionals. “The Holiday Coffee Club was once again a great way to enjoy the holiday season and a wonderful way to wrap up a challenging year for our community,” said Mike Moschella, Hancock Whitney Bank’s Market President. “It was a joy to see our Hancock Whitney Bank associates and all of our Chamber Friends socialize and listen to the Saint Stephen's Children’s Choir sing seasonal favorites. Thank you to all that participated in this year’s event most of whom were able to take home a wonderful gift from the generous chamber member donors. The season is always a good time to pause, reflect and give thanks to all that have come before us. All of us at Hancock Whitney Bank wish everyone a healthy and prosperous 2022.” HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK 5817 Manatee Ave W | Bradenton, FL 34209 | 941 794-6969 | HancockWhitneyBank.com

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ribbon cuttings

Fifth Third Bank – US 41

The Brothers that just do Gutters

Calla Ink and Aesthetics Day Spa

New Location 5942 14th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34207 53.com 941-727-2500

Grand Opening 4301 32nd St. W., Ste. D-2 Bradenton, FL 34205 BrothersGutters.com 941-737-6388

Grand Opening 5454 Lena Rd., Ste. 107 Bradenton, FL 34211 CallaInk.com 941-251-9114

Children’s Therapy Solutions

Coast 2 Coast Car Wash & Detailing

Darla Pettaway State Farm Agent

Grand Opening 3823 State Rd. 64 E. Bradenton, FL 34208 ChildrensTherapySol.com 941-745-5667

Grand Opening 6717 State Rd. 70 E. Bradenton, FL 34203 Coast2CoastCarWash.com 941-251-4059

Grand Opening 415 Manatee Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34208 DearDarlaInsurance.com 941-462-2434

Doma Title

The Dream Law Firm, PLLC

Florida Cancer Specialists

New Location 1401 Manatee Ave. W., Ste. 320 Bradenton, FL 34204 Doma.com 941-504-1941

New Location 3643 Cortez Rd. W., Ste. 100 Bradenton, FL 34210 TheDreamLawFirm.com 941-251-6024

New Location 3630 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 FLCancer.com 617-877-9949

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CELEBRATING LOCAL BUSINESSES | TO CELEBRATE A RIBBON CUTTING Please contact Caitlyn Cobb at 941-748-4842, ext. 117 | CaitlynC@ManateeChamber.com

Hampton Inn & Suites – Lakewood Ranch

Javi Air

MUV Medical Dispensary

Remodel 8565 Cooper Creek Blvd. University Park, FL 34201 HamptonSarasota.com 941-355-8619

Grand Opening 2618 Melgert Place Sarasota, FL 34235 JaviAirSRQ.com 941-549-7332

Grand Opening 4312 75th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 MUVFL.com 423-331-9848

Palm Aire Country Club

QC Kinetix

Skyway Classics

Grand Opening of Champions Course 5601 Country Club Way Sarasota, FL 34243 PalmAire.net 941-355-9733

Grand Opening 300 Riverside Dr. E., Ste. 3100 Bradenton, FL 34208 QCKinetix.com/Suncoast 813-305-3000

Grand Opening 1800 14th Ave. E. Palmetto, FL 34221 SkywayClassics.com 941-254-6608

Soluency

Sundance Nutrition

UrgentVet

Grand Opening 8130 Lakewood Main Street, Ste. 103, #350 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 Soluency.com 941-274-6640

Grand Opening 536 13th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 Facebook.com/SundanceNutrition 941-896-9387

Grand Opening 9620 SR 64 E. Bradenton, FL 34212 UrgentVet.com 941-277-9700

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Business

Partners

welcomes Derrick Simms as Business Outsourcing Consultant for their independently owned sales agency in the Tampa Bay area. Blalock Walters, P.A. is please to announce that litigation attorney Daniel P. VanEtten has become a principal of the firm. Caldwell Trust Company promotes Sarah Rothenbach Maus to business analyst in the IT Department. Carter Psychology Center welcomes Dr. Amy Gambow, a Florida Certified Forensic Examiner, to their team. Current Technologies announces the promotion of former Director of Security Solutions, Tony Dahlin, to President. Dutchcrafters announces parent company, JMX Brands, has been named to Furniture Today’s annual Leading E-Tailers List for the seventh consecutive year, and announces the promotion of Kari Jo Koshes to Director of Stores and Fulfillment. Entech announces the promotion of longtime Chief Operating Officer, Buddy Martin, to the position of President. Gapin Institute welcomes Karen Gruber, ARNP and Mike Menza, PA to their team.

Goodwill Manasota has been accredited for an additional period of three years by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International – the highest level of accreditation CARF provides. Icard Merrill Shareholder John J. Waskom has been selected as the recipient of The Florida Bar President’s 2022 Pro Bono Service Award for the 12th Judicial Circuit. Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee announces the appointment

of its new Chief Advancement Officer, Hermoine Gilpin.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport received a renewal of the Airport

Health Accreditation Certificate from the Director General of Airports Council International World. Also, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport finished 2021 with record-breaking numbers achieving a 155.7% increase in passenger travel over 2020, and a 57% increase over the previous calendar year. Sarasota Opera welcomes Melissa Voigt as Senior Development Officer and Conner Stigner as Sarasota Youth Opera’s new Youth Opera Coordinator.

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Inc.

Keller Williams on the Water congratulates Monaca Onstad, Lakewood

welcomes Alan Thompson as Executive Director of CRE and Business Brokerage and new partner.

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

was named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality.

Manatee

Government University of South Florida Commissioner Reggie Sarasota-Manatee Campus announces

County

announces Bellamy has been appointed to the Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, and names two new directors Courtney De Pol for Building and Development Services and Drew Richardson for Information Technology Services.

ribbon cuttings

Ranch’s Director of Community Relations, on being named a silver award recipient for lifestyle director of the year by the National Association of Home Builders’ National Sales and Marketing Council. The Bank of Tampa promotes T. Corey Neil to president and CEO, the third CEO in the bank’s 38-year history.

the promotion of Jay Riley to Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships and External Affairs.

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Business After Hours TUE 4:30 – 6:30 PM | LECOM Park TUE Chamber Executive Committee Meeting WED 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Bradenton Conference Room Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Bradenton Office – Air & Energy Board Room WED Catered by Chicken Salad Chick

Leadership Manatee – Local Government Day

MYP MVP Awards THU 5:00 – 8:00 PM | The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Natural Resources Committee Meeting FRI 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Bradenton Office – Air & Energy Board Room

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Breakfast with the Chairman TUE 7:45 – 9:00 AM | Lakewood Ranch Board Room BBC Advisory Committee Meeting 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Bradenton Office – Air & Energy Board Room

Power Connection Lunch WED 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Innovative Dining Healthcare Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM | via Zoom Leadership Manatee - Law Enforcement Day

Education & Workforce Partnership Committee Meeting THU 12:00 – 1:00 PM | via Zoom

Small Business Council Meeting FRI 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Bradenton Office – Air & Energy Board Room

Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Bradenton Office – Air & Energy Board Room

Coffee Club – 9:30 AM | Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home THU 8:00 @ Lakewood Ranch

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

Power Connection Lunch WED 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant

MYP Social & St. Patrick’s Day Celebration THU 5:00 – 7:00 PM | TBD

Natural Resources Committee Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Bradenton Office – Air & Energy Board Room

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

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TUE

Politics & Pints 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Motorworks Brewing

Chamber Executive Committee Meeting WED 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Bradenton Conference Room Leadership Manatee - Healthcare Day

Coffee Club THU 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Step Up Suncoast Downtown Redevelopment Committee Meeting FRI 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Bradenton Office – Air & Energy Board Room

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

MYPurpose Volunteer Project 9:00 – 11:00 AM | Feeding Empty Little Tummies

Chamber Board of Directors Meeting WED 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Lakewood Ranch Office Board Room

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

Headliners: Travis Williams, Pittsburgh Pirates President WED 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Pier 22

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

Business After Hours TUE 4:30 – 6:30 PM | Bob Boast Volkswagen Project TEACH THU 7:00 – 10:00 AM | All Area Elementary Schools

MYP Coffee with the Chair 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Bradenton Office – Air & Energy Board Room

Small Business Council Meeting 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Bradenton Office – Air & Energy Board Room

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

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

FRI TUE WED

Healthcare Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM | via Zoom

Education & Workforce Partnership Committee Meeting THU 12:00 – 1:00 PM | via Zoom

Breakfast with the Chairman TUE 7:45 – 9:00 AM | Bradenton Office – Air & Energy Board Room

Ship-Shape Showcase 4:00 – 7:30 PM | Port Manatee

Leadership Manatee - Education Day

THU FRI

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

Business After Hours TUE 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Fiorelli Winery & Vineyards

Headliners: State of the Cities Update with Our Mayors WED 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Pier 22

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