Current Magazine November 2020 by Manatee Chamber of Commerce

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Her inspiring screening success Eleanor Mulford (left) and Jennifer B. Brown, RN, BSN, OCN, nurse navigator at Manatee Memorial Hospital/Manatee Diagnostic Center

Patient celebrating her 80th birthday is also grateful to be celebrating four years since successfully completing breast cancer treatment. When a lump was discovered, Eleanor Mulford turned to the compassionate team at Manatee Diagnostic Center, where she had been a patient for routine screenings since 2006.

Coping with a breast cancer diagnosis was hard, but she’s been able to tackle this challenge with a supportive team by her side. “I am good. I feel good,” she says.

Together with her surgeon, Jose Erbella, MD, she decided to have a double mastectomy and spent four days at Manatee Memorial Hospital for the procedure.

Manatee Diagnostic Center offers four locations for screening and diagnostic tests, including Parrish, Riverside and Pointe West that have 3D Mammography and Arcadia. To schedule an appointment, call 941.747.3034.

“I didn’t need radiation and chemotherapy. They caught it in time,” says Mulford.

manateediagnostic.com Physicians are on the medical staff of Manatee Memorial Hospital, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Manatee Memorial Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website. 200130-7706 9/20

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

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Vice Chairman, Workforce & Community Development................ Jeff Podobnik, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club President | CEO................................................................... Jacki Dezelski, IOM, Manatee Chamber of Commerce

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mark Barnebey, Esq., Blalock Walters, P.A. Jason Bartz, NDC Construction Company Kevin Baylor, Alliance IT, LLC Richard Bedford, REAL Consulting, LLC Betsy Benac, Commissioner, Manatee County Government (Ex Officio) Bruce Body, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Shirley Bryant, Mayor, City of Palmetto (Ex Officio) Carlos Buqueras, Manatee County Port Authority (Ex Officio) Cassandra Burns, Dignity Memorial Nathan Carr, Willis Smith Construction, Inc. Brian Carter, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLC Bill Colgate, MD, MCR Health Bernitha Copeland, Copeland Full Line Insurance, Inc. Cheri Coryea, Manatee County Government (Ex Officio)

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

Mark Dunlop, BankUnited, N.A.

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

Ted Ehrlichman, CareerSource Suncoast (Ex Officio)

Chris Sharek, The Ardurra Group

Dustin Fusillo, Air & Energy

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

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

Doug Van Dyke, Leadership Simplified Kerry Ward, Bank OZK Bill Woodson, PhD, New College of Florida (Ex Officio)

MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF Kim Dalglish, IOM, Vice President, Membership.................................. KimD@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 121 Jacki Dezelski, IOM, President | CEO................................................. JackiD@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 131 Tim Estep, Member Engagement Manager........................................... TimE@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 275 Amy Farrington, Esq., Vice President, Public Policy & Workforce Partnerships �� AmyF@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 124 Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative.................... TimF@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 241 Carole Guevara, Information Specialist.............................................CaroleG@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200 Caitlyn Haley, Member Programs Specialist.....................................CaitlynH@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 117 Carey Miller, Office Administrator.......................................................CareyM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 113 Cara Misiewicz, Executive Assistant, Membership............................. CaraM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 122 Cheryl Richert, Controller of Finance.................................................CherylR@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 115 Michele Slaughter, Creative Services Manager...............................MicheleS@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 116

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CARES Act Means Millions in Funding to Support Our Community's Recovery

Grants for Businesses, Non-Profits, Residents, Agencies, and Community Partners Your Chamber has been hard at work publicizing Manatee County's CARES Act grant opportunities. From webinars to videos and email blasts to social media posts, our goal has been to bring as much awareness as possible so that Manatee County can fully tap the up to $70 million available through the CARES Act to help offset the financial impacts of COVID-19. This support is designed to be a critical driver of economic recovery for our local community and we are proud to be a partner with Manatee County government in outreach efforts. We have stepped into a "navigator" role to answer calls from the community. Over the past month the Chamber team has logged almost 700 answered calls to help business owners, non-profits, and individuals navigate the application process The feedback we have received is that these efforts are making a difference! If you have not reviewed the grant eligibility criteria, I urge you to do so immediately. As application rounds open and close, we will let our members and community at-large know about eligibility, requirements, deadlines, and more. The County has an easy to use dashboard on its website MyManatee.org/ManateeCARES - that offers an overview of approved applications and funding. Sarasota County is also accepting grant applications and dispersing critical CARES Act funds to businesses, non-profits, and individuals. If you are located in Sarasota County please visit SCgov.net for full information.

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public policy Manatee Chamber Adopts 2021 State and Federal Legislative Priorities The 2021 Florida Legislative Session does not begin until March, but your Chamber is already at work developing legislative priorities to guide our advocacy for the business community. The legislative and policy priorities adopted by the Manatee Chamber Board of Directors are the product of a deliberate and comprehensive process, with important input from all of the Chamber’s Public Policy Committees and community stakeholders, and many hours of analysis, dialogue and wordsmithing within the Chamber’s Legislative Committee. While this coming legislative session might look a little different with adjustments for COVID safety measures and guidelines, our focus on issues facing our members and critical community priorities remains as strong as ever. We advocate for policies that support business resiliency, reduce unnecessary regulations, strengthen the workforce, build infrastructure to support our growing community, and enhance our quality of life. The strength in our agenda lies in the process we follow to develop it and the strong area partnerships we form with our legislative delegation, local government entities, businesses, non-profits, and our members.

We support policies that help build a strong business environment including: • Legislation reducing the Commercial Lease Tax, the Communication Services Tax, and corporate income tax • Required collection of sales tax on all internet sales into Florida • Liability protections for businesses and employers from COVID related litigation.

Transportation

As part of an interconnected region, Manatee County residents, businesses and economy are dependent on our transportation infrastructure to connect people and places, move goods and supplies, and enhance our quality of life. The Manatee Chamber works to ensure that members have up to date information on transportation projects in our community. I-75/US 301 Interchange Project This project is scheduled to start construction in early 2021 with improvements including the widening of I-75, a reconfiguration of the existing interchange along with enhancements to three intersections along US 301. You can find out more about this project including project schedule, development reports and contact information on the link below. CLICK HERE "Transform 2045" Plan The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has released the DRAFT “Transform 2045” Long Range Transportation Plan. This is a comprehensive planning tool that encompasses the future of air, land and sea transportation in our region. It provides insight into prioritizing funding for transportation projects within a framework of goals and objectives consistent with federal, state and local requirements. The link below provides the history of long-range planning, the Transform 2045 plan, an interactive map, and videos of presentations. CLICK HERE

• Expanded Pell eligibility to increase access to workforce training programs • Investment in workforce education programs for performance-based industry certifications and employment in high demand fields including STEM related careers. • Increased broadband accessibility including infrastructure in rural and underserved areas. • Measures related to improving water quality. • Measures that positively impact access to healthcare and outcomes, including innovative programs, pilot projects, and new technology including telehealth.

View the Manatee Chamber’s 2021 State and Federal Priorities Online CLICK HERE

Local Government Advisory Boards

Serving on a local government advisory board allows you to provide input into public policy that impacts business, offers an opportunity to create resources for the local business community, and expands your network and involvement in your community. Advisory boards cover a range of interesting and valuable topics including affordable housing, environmental lands, healthcare and tourist development. We have created a page on our website dedicated to linking information for all of our area local government advisory boards for you to review the various opportunities and learn how to get involved. Please take a moment to review the various advisory boards and consider applying to serve. CLICK HERE

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Manatee Healthcare Alliance Needs Your Input! The Manatee Healthcare Alliance is conducting a survey for the 2021-2023 Community Health Assessment. This survey helps to identify key health needs and issues, set priorities, and plan for a healthier community in Manatee County. It is completely anonymous and can be completed on your computer, smart phone or tablet. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey to support our community and our future planning.

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Your Feedback CONTACT Matters! US About the survey: Survey period: September 28, 2020 to November 9, 2020 Completely anonymous, and your answers are for informational purposes only Takes just a few minutes to complete Convenient, can be completed on your computer smart phone or iPad/tablet

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Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.co m/r/ManateeSpanishV2

Your feedback is very important to this process. Thank you for your participation and completing the survey!

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EXPO Thursday, November 19 4:00 - 7:30 PM| Free Parking $ 5 Pre-Purchased Tickets | $10 at the Door LECOM Park | 1611 9th Street West, Bradenton RAIN DATE: Tuesday, December 8

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Pencil, Pen or Stylus? Stylus. Early Bird or Night Owl? Both. Favorite App? Lastpass, I’m too old to remember all the

Pencil, Pen or Stylus? Pen. Early Bird or Night Owl? Early bird. Favorite App? Spotify. On Your Reading List? Deep Work by Cal Newport (Rules

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for focused success in a distracted world).

Favorite Manatee County Spot? Anywhere with a

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sunset with my wife.

Career in Your Next Life? Vacation Resort Blogger. What Tugs at your Heart? Kids in need / crisis. Best Business Advice You’ve Received? –“The weeds

find us, and to break free requires rethinking and revisiting why we do what we do.”

Favorite Manatee County Spot? Anywhere on the Career in Your Next Life? Travel blogger. What Tugs at your Heart? Watching my son and daughter

grow into young adults...and puppies!

Best Business Advice You’ve Received? “Work hard, treat people kindly and produce.”

REACH Manatee: Collaborating to Increase Credential and Degree Rates According to labor market researchers, two-thirds of all Florida jobs are projected to require a post-secondary education. However, less than half of Manatee County residents currently have such a credential. To help close this gap, community leaders have been collaborating to develop strategies to increase college and credential rates for Manatee County residents as part of a coalition known as REACH Manatee. Started four years ago by UnidosNow and the Manatee Community Foundation, REACH Manatee is comprised of leaders from local colleges, nonprofits, foundations, employers, and the Manatee County School District. It is part of a network known as the Florida College Access Network (FCAN) which partners with communities to ensure more students achieve an education beyond high school, paving the path to prosperity for families and the economic health of the local region. In 2019, FCAN and its work was recognized in Florida statute for its role in supporting the state’s goal that 60% of Florida adults hold high-quality degrees, credentials, or training certificates by 2030. Last month, the Manatee Chamber became the backbone organization for this collective impact initiative. The Chamber will continue the great work of helping REACH Manatee bring together diverse people, businesses, organizations, and institutions to support post-secondary education. With multi-sector leadership, the collaborative is taking a data-informed approach to understand the unique barriers to college and career success in our community. REACH Manatee will leverage the strengths that already exist to scale promising approaches and provide more opportunities to serve local students, both at traditional and technical schools. Research has shown that regions with higher educational attainment have higher GDP, yielding social and economic benefits which outweigh their cost. According to the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research, having one more worker with a college credential boosts an urban area’s output by approximately $100,000 a year. Therefore, investing in post secondary supports, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, nets high returns for both the individuals and the community. To learn more about REACH Manatee and how you can play a role in this important initiative, please contact REACH Manatee consultant Deborah Chapman at DChapman@ReachManatee.com or visit ReachManatee.com.

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RESERVE YOUR FOURSOME! PLAYER REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

Friday, December 4 Bradenton Country Club

Registration & Lunch | 10:00 - 11:15 AM Shotgun Start | 11:30 AM RAIN DATE: December 7

ENTRY FEE

775 Foursome | $195 Individual Four Person Scramble - Amateur Players Only $

At least one player per team must be a Manatee Chamber member Presenting Sponsor

Hole-In-One Sponsor

Awards Celebration Sponsor SARASOTA BRADENTON

Beverage Cart Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor

Ball Toss Sponsor

The Milestone Financial Group Golf Cart Sponsor

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Pencil Sponsor

FOR MORE INFORMATION Cara Misiewicz CaraM@ManateeChamber.com 941-748-4842, ext. 122

Goody Bag Sponsor

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ManateeChamber.com/Golf

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headliners Major League Baseball What a Difference a Year Makes Travis Williams | President, Pittsburgh Pirates The Manatee Chamber will host Travis Williams, Pittsburgh Pirates President, for a timely update on the conclusion of the 2020 Major League Baseball season. He'll share thoughts on his first year leading the organization through what has been a time of great change in the baseball world including adjusted schedules, increased safety protocols, and operational modifications. Travis Williams began his role as President of the Pirates on November 1, 2019. In this role, he is responsible for the baseball and business operations, with a particular focus on the club’s vision for the future, connection to its fans and commitment to the community. Get to know the president of the organization and learn more about the Pirates/Marauders’ 50+ year partnership with the Chamber and the community.

Thursday, November 12 12:00 - 1:00 PM | via Zoom

15 Manatee Chamber & MYP Members $ 20 Future Members

VIRTUAL SEMINAR

Motivation for Work, That Works: How to Inspire Your Team for 2021 and Beyond

Velma Knowles | Best-selling Author, Leadership Coach As a leader, one of the greatest challenges that you will face is knowing how to motivate your team. Research shows that an average employee is about 60% motivated to do their work, every single day. That was before the new workforce of 2020 and before 75% of employees report they would rather work from home now. So how do you motivate your workforce and more importantly, how do you use that motivation to drive employee performance? Join us at this virtual event to learn how to motivate your workforce at work for work.

Virtual Seminar Highlights: • Discover the three forms of motivation • Realize that one-size does not fit all • Understand what motivates the five different generations in your workforce • Bonus: Each participant gets the Leaders Guide to Motivation That Works

Tuesday, December 2

Cara Misiewicz | 941-748-4842, ext. 122 CaraM@ManateeChamber.com ManateeChamber.com/Headliners HEADLINERS SPONSORED BY

10:00 - 11:00 AM | via Zoom

PLEASE NOTE: When you register for this event using the link above, you will receive an email that contains a link to join us for the webinar.

30 Manatee Chamber Members Only Spaces Limited - Register Today

Cara Misiewicz | 941-748-4842, ext. 122 CaraM@ManateeChamber.com ManateeChamber.com/Motivation WEBINARS SPONSORED BY

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Think Local. Shop Small. As we head into the holiday shopping season, and the start of a new year, remember our small businesses in your purchasing and planning. Small busineses create jobs and opportunities for our workforce and are an integral part of our local economy. Small Businesses Saturday was created to encourage supporting local businesses and is a nationwide movement to celebrate and champion small business. Founded by American Express and held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, this day is dedicated to bringing more business during the busy holiday season to local, small businesses.

How can you help? • Think local first. Before you purchase a gift or needed supplies, consider if there is a local business that might provide what you need. Many have online shopping options and are available to help you find the perfect item. • Follow the Manatee Chamber on social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) for regular updates and information on Think Local. Shop Small. • Use the Manatee Chamber's online directory to research local businesses by category or keyword to find what you need. • Spread the word about the importance of shopping small year-round, but especially now. Encourage your employees, friends and family to visit local small businesses. For every dollar spent at a small business, 67 cents stays in the local community. So when you shop local, you make a difference in our community.

Review Your Business Profile Your listing in the Manatee Chamber’s online directory is often the first impression individuals have of your company. Make sure your listing is complete, correct, and ready to help drive traffic to your organization.

To update your profile: • Log into the Members Only Section of the Chamber website at ManateeChamber.com/Login. • On the left-hand side, click Company. • A list of options will appear. Click on Profile Summary. Your profile summary is a recap of the information on file for your organization. There are four sections, each of which will show the percentage complete. Click View to review each section and make updates as needed. Please note that some information is available only to the primary contact person at your organization.

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MYPower Networking Lunch Connect with young professionals in person at November's MYPower lunch and promote your business with a one-minute commercial. Join us in the Halfway Lounge at Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside and network with friends.

Tuesday, November 10

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | Anna Maria Oyster Bar/Halfway Lounge 6906 14th Street West | Bradenton 34207

Highlights

September MYPower Highlights Kendall Lewis with Sokos Social discussed communicating with empathy during September’s MYPower Lunch. She shared best practices for creating content in these uncharted times. Thank you to Kendall, the GROVE, and all of our attendees for a wonderful MYPower lunch!

10-MINUTE TAKEAWAY Guest Speaker | Jason Osborne, Bank OZK “Becoming a Leader as a Young Professional in the Manatee County Community”

15 MYP Members | $25 Future Members

NEXT MONTH'S MYPOWER NETWORKING LUNCH December 9

November MYP Social

MYP is excited to bring back our after hours social in-person this month at the Deck at Oak & Stone! Enjoy free appetizers & drink specials on the Downtown Bradenton Rooftop while safely connecting with local young professionals.

Tuesday, November 17

October MYP Social Highlights

5:00 - 7:00 PM | The Deck at Oak & Stone

MYP partnered with the Rustic Flamingo to put on a virtual DIY Fall Craft Class during our most recent MYP Social! We each made our own table sign while connecting with one another. We look forward to having future safe and physically-distanced events with our local young professionals!

102 Old Main St., 8th Floor | Bradenton 34205

Free for MYP Members | $5 Future Members NEXT MONTH'S MYP SOCIAL December 15 | O'Bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar

Hosting in-person events is subject to change based on CDC and Florida Department of Health guidelines. The format of these events will require masks upon entry and physical distancing as much as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we proceed carefully with the reintroduction of these in-person events.

Interested in Attending MYP events? Contact Caitlyn Haley, Member Programs Specialist CaitlynH@ManateeChamber.com | 941-748-4842, ext. 117 THANK YOU MYP WORKFORCE PARTNERS:

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Check out photos and upcoming events at MYPOnline.com

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GET OUT THE Information You Need as You Head to the Polls

The Manatee Chamber has created a 2020 Election webpage to provide you with the information you need to make your voice heard at the polls. The nonpartisan information includes links to:

Find Your Polling Place

Review Candidate Priorities

Learn About the 2020 Constitutional Amendments

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2020 General Election November 3

Polls open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

CLICK HERE While the Chamber does not endorse candidates, we do ask Manatee County candidates to complete a questionnaire specifically focused on business related issues. Candidates weigh in on their priorities for issues impacting businesses, including transportation solutions, workforce development, and how they would address budget shortfalls. These completed questionnaires are available on our 2020 Election webpage. You can also find more information about candidates on their campaign websites, social media pages, or call them directly for responses to issues that directly affect your business and our community. We hope this page serves as a valuable resource to you and your business.

Constitutional Amendments The 2020 General Election ballot will have six amendments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; four by citizen initiative and two by the Florida Legislature. It is critical that you learn about the amendments to understand how they will impact you and your business. Our 2020 Constitutional Amendment page provides an overview of each amendment including the order, title and summary.

Visit our 2020 Constitutional Amendments Page for Additional Information. CLICK HERE

All vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections by 7:00 PM on Election Day

Quick Links To Find Your Polling Place CLICK HERE

To Find Election Results CLICK HERE

For voting-related information, visit VoteManatee.com or call 941-741-3823. CLICK HERE 16

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The Manatee Chamber Opposes Amendment 2

What It Means to Our Business Community At the polls, Floridians will be asked to vote on six constitutional amendments. One of those, Amendment 2, proposes to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. This amendment would make Florida the only state to constitutionally mandate a $15 minimum wage and would negatively impact job growth, limit opportunities for entry-level workers, and increase consumer prices. All of this with the very real potential to close the doors of many of our area small businesses. With a mission focused on building a positive businesses environment while enhancing our community’s quality of life, the Manatee Chamber supports economic opportunity and self-sufficiency for all Floridians. However, this constitutional mandate will harm the very individuals that supporters claim to be helping. Under this mandate, businesses will face increasingly difficult decisions that will result in job losses, reduced employee hours, and increased consumer prices – all negatively impacting our most vulnerable populations. According to the Florida Chamber, this mandate will jeopardize more than 500,000 training wage jobs for young people, seniors, and those looking for entry-level positions to gain new skills. 80% of our members employ 25 or fewer workers and we remain concerned about the disproportionate impact and extra costs this mandate will impose on these small employers, including small family and entrepreneurial businesses. This "one size fits all" mandate applies to all employers in Florida – there is no carve-out to address tipped employees (the majority of our hospitality sector) nor part-time or incentive-

based wage earners. Employers need the ability and flexibility to make workforce and operational adjustments, especially in times of economic downturn. In thinking about the economic stressors on our local tourism-driven industries of 2017’s hurricanes and 2018’s red tide disaster, imagine almost doubling employee base wage expenses for restaurants and bars or a sporting event employing parttime workers that, at this point, are just trying to hold on long enough to begin recovering from the economic damage caused by the coronavirus. In Florida, we have long discussed what should and should not be incorporated into the Florida Constitution, a document established to outline the structure and function of government. Over the years, our Constitution has been amended to include topics well beyond structure with an almost impossible path to later correct unintended consequences. If passed, this amendment, which negatively impacts some residents, employees, industries, and businesses more than others, will remain in the Florida Constitution with almost no recourse for adjustments or corrections. Adding this new mandate on local businesses is the wrong way to work towards economic opportunity and selfsufficiency for all Floridians caught in the cycle of generational poverty. Instead of a constitutional mandate, we should come together to ensure there's a universal path to prosperity through job training, skills development, and economic opportunities that result in careers paying well above the minimum wage.

To Read the Candidate Questionnaires CLICK HERE

As you head to the polls, it is important that you have the information you need and that your voice is heard.

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networking events POWER CONNECTION

Wednesday, November 4 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | 20 Per Person $

The Capital Grille 180 University Town Center Dr., #105 | Sarasota 34243 This casual networking event allows members to connect while enjoying a delicious lunch. Each attendee is invited to give a one-minute commercial about their business. This event will be outside on the patio area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; please dress accordingly. Limited to 30 attendees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one representative per company allowing for proper physical distancing.

Wednesday, November 18

12:00 - 1:00 PM | $20 Per Person via Zoom

Wednesday, December 2

12:00 - 1:00 PM | $20 Per Person via Zoom

These casual virtual networking events allow members to connect while enjoying lunch in the comfort of their own home or office. Each attendee is invited to give a oneminute commercial about their business allowing us to get to know one another. Attendees will get $10 of your registration fee back in the form of a gift certificate to your Chamber member restaurant of choice. Limited to 30 attendees - two representatives per company allowing for proper physical distancing.

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Thursday, November 19 8:00 - 9:30 AM | via Zoom

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

Promote your business at one of our popular virtual networking events. Coffee Club and Business After Hours sponsorships are available offering the opportunity to give sponsor remarks, have your logo included on all event promotion, and receive the list of attendees following the event.

Contact CaraMisiewiczfor AvailableDatesandPricing CaraM@ManateeChamber.com 941-748-4842, ext. 122

THINK LOCAL. THINK CHAMBER SHOP • DINE • SUPPORT • ENJOY

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SAVE THE DATE! Manatee Chamber 58th Annual Dinner and 4th Annual Robert P. Bartz Award for Outstanding Leadership Tuesday, March 30

Bradenton Area Convention Center

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

and the 4th Annual Robert P. Bartz Award for Outstanding Leadership

Join us as we celebrate the leadership of 2020 Chairman Ernie Withers and 2021 Chairman Phill Baker and recognize the business community's commitment to resiliency and recovery through the mission of the Chamber. We will also present the 4th Annual Robert P. Bartz Award for Outstanding Leadership. Join us for a wonderful evening of networking and celebration!

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Phill Baker Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, LLC. 2021 Chairman

To maximize your visibility with business leaders at the Annual Dinner, contact Kim Dalglish at KimD@ManateeChamber.com or 941-748-4842, ext. 121.

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Favorite Chamber Event or Program: Chamber Expo. Most Used Phone App: Attain. What is Your Favorite Quote?

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

Favorite Manatee County Spot: AMI on the beach. Dream Vacation Destination: Australia. What Tugs at Your Heart? Hearing a child laugh.

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Is Data Security a Top Priority in Your Business?

Data security vulnerability has been an issue for a while now, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made matters even worse as the crisis has distracted both employees and companies from data security and privacy protocols. About 42% of employees in the U.S. are still working from home which creates an entirely new set of security risks, and the need to re-define how businesses handle sensitive data. Working from home brings many security threats, including email-based threats, endpoint-security gaps, email phishing scams, password vulnerability, and weakened Wi-Fi protocols. Fortunately, there are many manageable ways to keep your business alert while combatting these new challenges and future hacking attacks. • • • •

Examine third-party privacy policies and contracts Make sure all the fine print aligns with your business privacy values. Create a privacy pledge to ensure employees keep data safe & secure Instead of monitoring and tracking employee’s screens, create a transparent privacy pledge so that data security comes above all else. • Look for computer applications that don’t collect consumer data Try to use apps that only collect data necessary for the software to work effectively, but stay away from software that needs data for other purposes. Businesses are overlooking data security to attend to their businesses’ survival, however hackers are not ceasing their practice of collecting and using data for financial gain. Our business community must come together during this unforeseen time to make data security a priority and avoid devastating breaches for years to come.

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BBC Directory Now Available The 2020 Consumer Guide to Better Business Directory is now available at both Manatee Chamber offices – 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.

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member news ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design has hired Scott Acton to lead

its Central Branch maintenance operations. Acton, a former ArtisTree employee who held multiple management positions, will coordinate landscape maintenance services for communities throughout Sarasota and Charlotte counties.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast proudly announces Ms. Candy Brooks,

(Englewood) and Mr. Sid Friedman, (Sarasota) have been selected as its 2020 Big Brother & Big Sister of the Year.

Fawley Bryant Architecture

is proud to announce the growth of its leadership team with the promotion of Amanda Parrish to Chief Administrative Officer and to welcome new Senior Project Manager Nicholas “Nick” E. Carolla, who will be responsible for managing all aspects of multiple mid-sized to large projects.

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. LECOM announces the appointment of Lisa M. Tavallali, Ph.D., M.B.A., as the director of the LECOM Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.) degree program. Tavallali has 25 years of healthcare industry experience facilitating

community wellness, optimizing operational performance for patient-centered clinical care and administrative support activities in both acute and subacute care settings.

Loaded Cannon Distillery

has been named among the Top Ten Best New Craft Distilleries by USA Today 10Best, a travel and tourism site, and is the only distillery named from Florida.

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welcomes new Building Official Stephanie Raucci, a former construction business owner, who will carry on the Building Department's long-standing reputation for stellar customer service.

Manatee Memorial Hospital has received the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for the twelfth year with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus for the fourth year. These awards recognize the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. Michael Saunders & Company

is pleased to welcome Jennifer Horvat and Fondren Watts to the Lakewood Ranch office.

Port Manatee is proud to announce the promotion of three members of its professional team. Virginia Zimmerman has been named Director of Communications and Public

Relations; Caitlin Mullan has been promoted to Communications Specialist; and David “Moe” Moravchik, a U.S. Army airborne tanker combat vet, has assumed the role of Deputy Director of Public Safety and Security.

RE/MAX Alliance Group

is proud to announce that Cindy Quinn, based in the Anna Maria Island office of RE/MAX Alliance Group, has received the RE/MAX Platinum Club Award and has placed among the top RE/MAX agents in the state of Florida.

Spark Growth is excited to welcome new talent Bob Swanson, Platform Sales; Cassandra Decker, Data Design and Laura Elizabeth Hand, Academic Advisor/ Content Creation.

SUNZ Insurance

announces that Jeffrey Marshall has joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Marshall has been in the finance and accounting industry for more than 35 years, and has significant experience serving in senior-level roles.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

was recently recognized at the state level by the Florida Public Relations Association with a Golden Image Award for “Small Town, Big Roar.” The Golden Image Award is awarded to the top-scoring entry in each category. The Hall also received a Judges’ Award, presented to entries showing maximum results relative to the investment spent.

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eXp Realty 5039 Ocean Blvd. Siesta Key, FL 34242 (724) 554-9896 Real Estate - Residential

3 Car Garage Brewing Co. 8405 Heritage Green Way Bradenton, FL 34212 3CarGarageBrewing.com (941) 741-8877 Breweries All Business Cleaning Inc 4225 Willow Hammock Dr Palmetto, FL 34221 AllBusinessCleaning.com (941) 281-4555 Cleaning - Commercial or Residential

High-Tide Nutrition, LLC 536 13th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 Facebook.com/HighTideNutrition941 (850) 598-2474 Nutrition

Morris Engineering and Consulting, LLC 15608 29th St. E. Sarasota, FL 34240 MorrisEngineering.net (941) 444-6644 Engineering and Design Services NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties 2911 Fruitville Road Sarasota, Florida 34237 NAMISarasotaCounty.org (941) 400-2428 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Anna Mitchell Law 5245 Office Park Blvd., Ste. 101 Bradenton, FL 34203 AnnaMitchellLaw.com (866) 829-3367 Attorneys

Hornback Chiropractic & Wellness, PA Palmetto 9544 Buffalo Road Palmetto, FL 34221 HornbackChiro.com (941) 417-2069 Chiropractors

Bullseye Home Services 5224 17th St. Ct. E. Bradenton, FL 34203 CallBullseye.com (941) 216-1355 Air Conditioning and Heating Contractors

Kids Academy Plus Preschool 5415 38th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 KidsAcademyPlus.com (941) 792-3678 Pre-School

Neurospinal Associates PA 200 3rd Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 NSADoctors.com (941) 794-3118 Physicians

Cloud Termite & Pest Control 4700 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 CloudPestControl.com (941) 746-1147 Pest Control Services

Leo & Lucky's 8943 US Hwy. 301 N. Parrish, FL 34219 LeoandLuckys.com (941) 776-0770 Pet Supplies, Services and Sitting

Pampered Chef - The Flip Flop Chef PamperedChef.com/PWS/MindyMussell (678) 664-9136 Retail and Shopping

Color It Up Painting, LLC 4023 Overture Circle Bradenton, FL 34209 ColorItUpPainting.com (941) 773-3235 Painting Contractors

Luminary Medical Spa 3651 Cortez Rd. W., Ste. 100 Bradenton, FL 34210 LuminaryDermatology.com (941) 761-9757 Dermatology and Skin Care

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The Maine Line TheMaineLine.net (941) 246-9090 Food Trucks and Carts

CycleBar Sarasota UTC 5275 University Pkwy., Ste. 101 University Park, FL 34201 SarasotaUTC.CycleBar.com (941) 360-8450 Fitness Training and Exercise

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MakSchu, LLC 1748 Independence Blvd., Ste. F5 Sarasota, FL 34234 MakSchu.com (941) 718-9671 Video Production and Related Services Mattamy Homes 4107 Crescent Park Drive Riverview, FL 33578 MattamyHomes.com/Tampa (813) 381-3838 Contractors, Builders and Developers

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Nathan Weaver Realty, LLC 1612 19th Ave. W. Palmetto, FL 34221 NathanWeaverRealty.com (941) 704-4705 Real Estate - Commercial

RAM Vision RamVision.biz (302) 287-3816 Video Production and Related Services REACH Manatee ReachManatee.com Community Collaborative Row House UTC 315 N Cattleman Rd, Unit 3 Sarasota, FL 34243 TheRowHouse.com (941) 444-2010 Fitness Training and Exercise Rustic Flamingo 4402 State Rd. 64 E., Ste. 2 Bradenton, FL 34208 RusticFlamingo.com (941) 224-3140 Art and DIY Workshops Sand and Land Travel SandAndLandTravel.com (941) 216-9213 Travel Agencies

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Donate a Gift and Help Spread Holiday Cheer Lots of gifts are handed out at the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Holiday Coffee Club and we need your help!

TTT Leathergoods 527 13th Street West Bradenton, FL 34205 TTTLeathergoods.com (941) 251-9793 Retail and Shopping

To donate a gift(s), contact Caitlyn Haley CaitlynH@ManateeChamber.com 941-748-4842, ext. 117

West Bradenton Stretch Zone 5917 Manatee Ave. W., Ste. 611 Bradenton, FL 34209 StretchZone.com/WestBradenton (941) 281-2673 Fitness Training and Exercise

Join us for a morning of great networking, delicious breakfast, gift-giving, and heart-warming holiday entertainment!

Windward Design Group 2160 Whitfield Ave. Sarasota, FL 34243 WindwardDesignGroup.com (941) 359-0890 Manufacturers

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Yummy Tokyo 9552 Buffalo Road Palmetto, FL 34221 YummyTokyoFL.com (941) 729-9777 Restaurants

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University of South Florida Students Shadow Local Professionals - Virtually In September, the Manatee Chamber and the USF SarasotaManatee campus partnered on the fourth Shadow Day event pairing students with area executives. Students gain “insider” knowledge from local professionals about industries and career paths while executives discover more about our local talent pipeline. This year, although the event moved to a virtual format due to COVID, the matches created the same opportunities and enthusiasm among participants. Students were paired with executives in areas including human rights and social sciences, physical therapy, and psychology and neuroscience. Robin Readle, a student studying human resources, met with Stefanie Ellis, director of training and leadership development, at Bealls Inc. and learned about the breadth of human resources and management careers and how to determine culture at a prospective employer to consider fit. “I learned to not be afraid to think outside the box and branch out to other industries to gain needed experience,” said Robin. Yolanda Woody, studying integrated social sciences, met with Ashley Brown, President and CEO of the Women’s Resource Center to learn more about how to help people in need. Yolanda will be working with Ashley to make community connections with local business and industry professionals for informational interviews to further explore area opportunities. The shadowing program allowed these students to broaden their network, learn more about meaningful careers in Manatee County and introduced businesses to the incredible level of talent here in our area.

We appreciate the time and participation from the USF students along with their mentors from Bealls Inc., Centerstone, Manatee Memorial Hospital, and the Women’s Resource Center. The collaborative nature of these kinds of programs makes a difference. We remain focused on building our talent pipeline and supporting workforce development initiatives so that our businesses and our economy are positioned for success. If you or your business would like to be a part of education and workforce initiatives or the Education and Workforce Partnership Committee, please contact Amy Farrington at AmyF@ManateeChamber.com.

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

Power Connection Lunch 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Capital Grille

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

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

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

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MYP Leadership Planning Retreat 1:00 – 5:00 PM | LECOM Park

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

MYPower Networking Lunch 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Anna Maria Oyster Bar, Landside

WED

MYP Leadership Committee Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Zoom

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Virtual Seminar: Motivation for Work, That Works: How to Inspire Your Team for 2021 and Beyond 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Zoom

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

Chamber Offices Closed

Headliners Membership Event: Travis Williams, Pittsburgh Pirates 12:00 – 1:00 PM |Zoom

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

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

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

36th Annual Golf Tournament 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Bradenton Country Club

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

MYP Volunteer Project 9:00 - 11:15 AM | FELT

Executive Committee Meeting 7:45 – 9:00 AM | Air & Energy Board Room at the Chamber's Bradenton Office

Holiday Coffee Club 7:45 – 9:00 AM | Manatee Performing Arts Center

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MYP Social 5:00 – 7:00 PM | The Deck at Oak & Stone

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MYP Social 5:00 – 7:00 PM | O’Bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar

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

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Power Connection Lunch 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club

Coffee Club 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Zoom

Chamber Offices Closed

Chamber Expo: Business at the Ballpark 4:00 – 7:30 PM | LECOM Park

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

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Breast Health Services of Manatee Diagnostic Center • 3D Mammography - The Hologic® Genius™ Clarity HD High-Resolution 3D Mammography™ Exam with patient comfort features, offers more precise and deeper images for earlier detection and greater accuracy • Computer Aided Detection (CAD) – provides a “second read” of mammograms by a computer • Breast Ultrasound – a noninvasive medical test that produces an image of the internal structures of the breast

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• Breast MRI – provides screening for women who are at increased risk for breast cancer • Affirm® Breast Biopsy Guidance System – allows the patient to remain upright while providing 3D image-guidance to a lesion

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NOT ALONE 1 in 5 U.S. ADULTS experience mental illness 17% OF YOUTH (6-17 years) experience a mental health disorder Depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy $1 TRILLION each year in lost productivity NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties is available to people living with a mental health illness and those caring for a loved one who is suffering from a mental health condition. Through educational courses and support groups, the mission of NAMI is to improve their clients lives through support, education, awareness, and advocacy. The groups are free and confidential. To learn more about NAMI and see a complete list of available resources, visit NamiSarasotaCounty.org

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