6Th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards
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The Official Publication of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce AUGUST 2018 5-Star Accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Four-Time Winner Florida Chamber of the Year National Chamber of the Year 6th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards Congratulations to Our 2018 Award Winners: Front Row: Joshua Barnett, Manatee County Government; Karen Liebert, MD, Manatee Gynecology; Kierra Louis, Southeast High School; James Wengerd, RPh, MMH Opioid Alternative Program. Middle Row: Jody Rain, RN, MMH Opioid Alternative Program; Rose Porter, RN, MCR Health Services; Candace Smith, PhD, RN, MMH Opioid Alternative Program; Kelli Kennedy, School District of Manatee County; Teresa Rawe, MD, MMH Opioid Alternative Program. Top Row: Sean Castellucci, DO, Urology Partners; Doug Wagner, School District of Manatee County; Michael Harnish, Manatee Healthcare System; Marquel Simmons, Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County, Inc.; Kevin DiLallo, Manatee Memorial Hospital; Alan Miller, MD, MMH Opioid Alternative Program. Joint Pain Relief Options Lakewood Ranch Medical Center can help. Stop scheduling your life around your pain. Let the dedicated medical professionals at the Orthopaedic Spine and Joint Center at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center guide you through the process, whether it’s a surgical or nonsurgical solution. Experienced orthopaedic surgeons at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center use advanced orthopaedic techniques, and physicians and specially trained staff develop an individualized care plan based on your needs. 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For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website. 180035 2 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | August Current 2018 BRADENTON SARASOTA 1001 3rd Ave W 50 Central Ave Suite 500 Suite 910 941.747.0500 941.747.0500 August Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 3 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman ..........................................................................................................Darcie Duncan, Duncan Real Estate Immediate Past Chairman ......................................................................Kevin DiLallo, Manatee Memorial Hospital Chairman-Elect .......................................................................................................Bill Poulton, Tropicana Products Treasurer ...............................................................................................Christy Cardillo, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC Vice Chairman, Community Development & Communications ......................Rick Bisio, The Educated Franchisee Vice Chairman, Membership Development & Services ....................... Ernie Withers, Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota Vice Chairman, Public Policy & Small Business ......................Phill Baker, Boyd Insurance & Investment Services MAILING ADDRESS Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation ................... Carol Probstfeld, PhD, State College of Florida P.O. Box 321 President | CEO ........................................................................... Jacki Dezelski, Manatee Chamber of Commerce Bradenton, FL 34206-0321 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jason Bartz, NDC Construction Company Sean Murphy, Beach Bistro John Nash, Osceola Pines-Timber BRADENTON OFFICE Kevin Baylor, Suncoast Business Technologies Jeffrey Nickse, Accurate Benefit Solutions, LLC ND Richard Bedford, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc. 2 FLOOR - BANK OZK Jennifer Bencie, MD, Florida Dept. of Health - Manatee Bruce Patneaude, IMG Academy 1901 Manatee Avenue West Bruce Body, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Fredrick Piccolo, Sarasota Bradenton International Bradenton, FL 34205 Shirley Bryant, Mayor, City of Palmetto (Ex Officio) Airport (Ex Officio) Phone: 941-748-3411 Carlos Buqueras, Manatee County Port Authority Jeff Podobnik, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club Wayne Poston, Mayor, City of Bradenton Fax: 941-745-1877 (Ex Officio) Brian Carter, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLC (Ex Officio) Bill Colgate, MD, MCR Health Services, Inc. Dennis Ragosta, Southwest Florida Water LAKEWOOD RANCH OFFICE Janelle Esposito, Esposito Law Group, P.A. Management District (Ex Officio) AT THE MCCLURE CENTER Darren Haimer, Bradenton Herald Teresa Rawe, MD,TeamHealth 4215 Concept Court Steve Hall, Alltrust Insurance William Robinson, Blalock Walters, P.A. Cynthia Saunders, School District of Manatee Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 Sharon Hillstrom, Bradenton Area Economic County (Ex Officio) Phone: 941-748-3411 Development Corporation Karen Holbrook, PhD, University of South Florida Chris Sharek, Sharek Solutions, Inc. Fax: 941-745-1877 Sarasota-Manatee (Ex Officio) Vicki Silver, Feld Entertainment, Inc. Ed Hunzeker, Manatee Co. Government (Ex Officio) Kay-lynne Taylor, New College of Florida (Ex Officio) [email protected] Charlie Kennedy, School District of Manatee County Brian Thomas, State College of Florida (Ex Officio) Priscilla Whisenant Trace, Commissioner, Manatee ManateeChamber.com (Ex Officio) Karen LaPensee, LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air County Government (Ex Officio) Stewart Moon, Jr., Air & Energy Doug Van Dyke, Leadership Simplified MISSION: Kerry Ward, Bank OZK To build a positive business environment while enhancing MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF the community’s quality of life. Terri Behling, Vice President, Workforce and Community Development [email protected], ext. 172 Kim Dalglish, IOM, Vice President, Membership ................................. [email protected], ext. 121 The Manatee Chamber of Jacki Dezelski, IOM, President | CEO ................................................ [email protected], ext. 131 Commerce’s Current magazine is Tim Estep, Member Engagement Manager ..........................................TimE@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 275 published monthly and distributed Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative ................... [email protected], ext. 241 to more than 3,000 business Michael Gallen, Esq., Vice Pres., Public Policy & Small Business [email protected], ext. 124 and community leaders. It is an Carole Guevara, Information Specialist .............................................CaroleG@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200 advertising medium available only Kimberly Henley, Program & Events Manager [email protected], ext. 139 Erica Massey, Exec. Assistant, Public Policy & Small Business ............ [email protected], ext. 123 to Chamber members. Carey Miller, Office Administrator ......................................................CareyM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 113 Cara Misiewicz, Executive Assistant, Membership Development ........ [email protected], ext. 122 FOR ADVERTISING Reba Parrish, Information Specialist .................................................. [email protected], ext. 100 RATES CONTACT: Dawn Plavak, Better Business Council Manager [email protected], ext. 114 Michele Slaughter Cheryl Richert, Controller of Finance ................................................CherylR@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 115 941-748-4842, ext. 116 or Michele Slaughter, Creative Services Manager...............................MicheleS@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 116 [email protected] The Current magazine is proudly published by CG&B Publishing, LLC of Bradenton. FREE BUSINESS COUNSELING AT THE CHAMBER SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" By appointment only - call 941-748-3411 Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Bradenton Office Tuesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center Stay up to date with the latest follow us Chamber news and happenings 4 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | August Current 2018 contents FEATURES IN EVERY ISSUE 6 Membership Matters 13 Better Business Council (BBC) • Share Your Good News 14 Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) 7 Advocacy 22 Coffee Club Highlights • Are You and Your Employees Prepared to Vote in the Primary? 23 Business After Hours Highlights 8 Leadership Manatee Class of 2018-2019 24 Welcome New Members Announced 26 Biscuits & Benefits Member Reception 9 39th Annual Manatee Small Business 27 Power Connection Events of the Year Awards Breakfast 28 Ribbon Cutting Celebrations 10 2019 Board of Directors Nominees Announced 29 Member News Professional Headshot Day Events 30 Calendar of Events & Meetings 31 Chairman's Circle 11 Bucs Luncheon Highlights 12 Public Policy Event • Headliners Lunch: Vicki Silver, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Marketing at Feld Enterprises, Inc. 12 Small Business Resources • New Federal Tax Law Seminar EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE • Response to Active Shooter Training MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE