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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...... [email protected], 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...... [email protected], 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...... [email protected], ext. 113 Cara Misiewicz, Executive Assistant, Membership Development...... [email protected], ext. 122 FOR ADVERTISING Reba Parrish, Information Specialist...... [email protected], ext. 100

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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 STAFF 16 Cover Story: Terri Behling, Vice President, Workforce and Community Development...... [email protected], ext. 172 6th Annual Champions of Healthcare Kim Dalglish, IOM, Vice President, Membership...... [email protected], ext. 121 Awards Highlights Jacki Dezelski, IOM, President | CEO...... [email protected], ext. 131 spotlight Tim Estep, Member Engagement Manager...... [email protected], ext. 275 20 Save the Date: Christy Cardillo Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative...... [email protected], ext. 241 28th Annual Business & Education Michael Gallen, Esq., Vice Pres., Public Policy & Small Business...... [email protected], ext. 124 Partnership Awards Breakfast, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC Carole Guevara, Information Specialist...... [email protected], ext. 200 Friday, September 21, 2018 Treasurer Kimberly Henley, Program & Events Manager...... [email protected], ext. 139 Erica Massey, Exec. Assistant, Public Policy & Small Business...... [email protected], ext. 123 25 Culinary Crawl Highlights Carey Miller, Office Administrator...... [email protected], ext. 113 Pencil, Pen, or Stylus? Pencil. Cara Misiewicz, Executive Assistant, Membership Development...... [email protected], ext. 122 26 Chamber Expo 2018 Early Bird or Night Owl? Early Bird. Reba Parrish, Information Specialist...... [email protected], ext. 100 Favorite App: Instant Messaging. Dawn Plavak, Better Business Council Manager...... [email protected], ext. 114 31 Travel with the Chamber to Iceland Cheryl Richert, Controller of Finance...... [email protected], ext. 115 On Your Reading List: Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard, Phill Hodges, and Phyllis Hendry Michele Slaughter, Creative Services Manager...... [email protected], ext. 116 Favorite Manatee County Spot: North Anna Maria Island & the beaches Career in Your Next Life: Independently wealthy philanthropist What Tugs at Your Heart: Children’s issues in our community (homeless, hungry and barriers to education). Best Business Advice You’ve Received: Keep calm in the midst of any storm, and look for the next right step to make.

MYP Networking Social Business After Hours Coffee Club & Ten-Minute Takeaway AugustNETWORKING 9 • 5:00 - 7:00 AT PM A GLANCE August 14 • 5:00 - 7:00 PM August 30 • 7:45 - 9:00 AM O'Bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar Firkins Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Earth Fare

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How to Use the Manatee Utilize the Chamber's Press Release Chamber Press Release Tool

Tool to Share Your Good News and It’s as simple as filling out your information Gain Exposure for Your Business! and clicking “Submit”. The Manatee Chamber gives its members access to a dynamic press release tool making it easy 1. Go to ManateeChamber.com and click to share their good news with local media. on Member Login at top right. 2. Enter your Username and Password and There are many reasons to send a press release and local media is more likely to pick up a story click Login. If you have not received if they receive a press release. Here are some examples to get you started: your login credentials, or have perhaps misplaced them, call the Chamber and we’ll set you up. •• Announce an Award Recognition 3. Click the Press Release Submission Tool •• Earning a Certification link in the left-hand column. •• Announce New Employee(s) 4. Fill in your contact information. •• Charitable Contribution/ 5. In the box that says Special Instructions, compose a short note that thanks Check Presentation everyone for placing your information in •• Announce a New Product or Service their publication/media, and to contact •• Introduce a New Program you if they need additional information. 6. In the next text box, type in your •• Announce an Upcoming Event content. If you have already scripted •• Patents and Trademarks your release in a separate document, do •• Milestone Anniversary not copy and paste directly from that •• Looking for Interns document. Instead, copy your text and paste into Notebook and then copy and •• Scholarships Offered – How to Apply paste into the white text box to avoid formatting issues. If you need guidance on writing an engaging press release that 7. Attach up to three photos if you'd like. gets noticed, we are here to help! Our media friends have trained They must be no larger than 2MB each. us well and we offer these tips to you: 8. Select the media recipients you'd like to receive your release, or click the box in • Include the most important information in the first two paragraphs. The Who, What, When, the top left corner to Select All. Where and Why are very important! 9. Scroll to the bottom of the page and • Write an accurate and catchy headline that entices the recipient to want to read more. choose to either 1) Send Sample Press • Keep it simple. About 4-5 paragraphs is sufficient, and be sure to use short sentences and Release to Contact Email to send a test avoid repetition. or 2) Send Press Release to Selected • Make sure there is actual news in your press release. Sending a release reminding the media Media & Contact Email to send it to all of what your company does is not really news and will likely be ignored. Media. You will receive a confirmation • Avoid acronyms. Spell out titles, names of certifications, organizations, etc. after you hit Send. • Pay attention to the news. If you read about a trend happening that your business might 10. Congratulations, you just shared your illustrate, think about using that as an idea for a press release. good news with more than 100 local • If you think you truly have a unique idea or angle for a news story, send a brief press release media contacts! and then call the media outlet directly. If editors are interested, they will follow up.

To use the Chamber's Press Release Tool, log into your member account, click on the Press Looking for more tips on writing Release Submission Tool button, and share your good news with more than 100 area media a press release? Contact the contacts. Chamber, we are here to help and want you to maximize BONUS TIP! this valuable benefit. When writing your press release, make it as "newsworthy" as possible. Manatee Chamber of Commerce Do not self-promote, instead, craft your release to appeal to the Carey Miller 941-748-4842, ext. 113 readers or the audience. This will help you to gain credibility while forming a valuable, promotional relationship. public policy

Are You and Your Employees Prepared to Vote? During most election years there is a hard In Manatee County, voters will also select their focus on the November general election preferred candidate in non-partisan races for 2018 ballot. Elected leaders and important ballot the Manatee County School Board and Circuit issues are decided on Super Tuesday and Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit. Most, if not Primary this year there are 435 U.S. House all, of these races will be decided seats and 35 U.S. Senate seats by voters in August. Election Date: being contested. The Chamber does not In Florida, the Governor’s endorse candidates for August 28 Office and all three public office, although cabinet seats are up for we regularly take grabs, in addition to positions on issues that Polling locations competitive races for the are important to our U.S. Senate, Congress, and community. We believe will be open numerous state and local it’s vitally important for our offices. Toss in thirteen State members to learn about each 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM constitutional amendments, candidate before they vote. In and we have quite the heavy this effort, the Chamber recently on Election Day ballot in November. However, primary hosted a candidate forum with several elections are equally important and should partner organizations. The forum provided not be overlooked. our members an opportunity to meet and EARLY VOTING have dialogue with many candidates. August 18 through August 25 In the August primary, voters have the 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM opportunity to select which candidates will The Chamber prepared a candidate represent the two major parties during the questionnaire for those individuals running general election. The primary ballot will include for the Manatee County Commission and the following races: U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Manatee County School Board. How do the EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS Representatives, Florida Governor, Attorney candidates respond to issues of concern to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall General, Commissioner of Agriculture, State the Chamber and the business community? Manatee County Utilities Representative, and local offices including Learn more about these candidates at Administration Offices Manatee County Commission, among others. ManateeChamber.com/Candidates. Palmetto Library Rocky Bluff Library Supervisor of Elections Office Did You Know? VOTE BY MAIL The last day to request a ballot to be mailed to you is August 22. THE VOTERS Mail-in ballots must be returned •• There are 237,940 registered voters in Manatee County •• 79,011 are age 66 or older and received by 7:00 PM on •• 60,369 are age 40 or below (Millennials) Election Day. Ballots may be •• There are 102,786 Republicans, 72,313 Democrats, placed in the Supervisor of 61,402 non-party affiliated, 1,439 other Election's Office ballot drop box VOTER TURNOUT any time before the deadline. •• 26.87% of registered Manatee County Voters cast a ballot in the 2016 Primary Election •• 78.85% of registered Manatee County Voters cast a ballot in Visit VoteManatee.com the 2016 General Election for More Information New Leadership Manatee Kim Dalglish Class Announced Earns IOM The Board of Governors of Leadership Manatee is pleased to announce the selection of the 2018- 2019 Leadership Manatee class. Leadership Manatee is a program of the Manatee Chamber Credential Foundation in partnership with Bradenton Kiwanis, and is designed to expose business and community leaders to the opportunities and challenges facing Manatee County while honing their leadership skills to make a difference in our community.

Class members will spend the next seven months participating in a series of days that include panel discussions, site tours, simulations, and presentations. Each day of the program is focused on a different aspect of our community and how it works, including Local Government, Agriculture, Education, Land Use, Healthcare, and Arts/Culture among others. These leaders and their companies make a significant commitment to ensuring Manatee County never lacks leadership. Congratulations to the 36th Leadership Manatee Class! Cheryl Albright, Soul to Soul Yoga, LLC Matt Andrus, Anna Maria Oyster Bar Michael Arbor, Johnson PhotoImaging, Inc. Mike Bear, Dex Imaging Chris Wallace, IOM, CCE, Chairman of Institue Sharmaine Bridges, Manatee County Tax Collector National Board of Directors (L) and Bryan Cassandra Burns, Wagner Realty Daniels, IOM, CCE, CEcD, Institute National Kelly Carlstein, Blake Medical Center Board of Directors (R) present Kim with her IOM Chad Choate, III, Edward Jones certificate in Athens, Georgia. Anthony DiMauro, Jr., Regions Bank Ann Edwards, Keller Williams on the Water Kim Dalglish, IOM, the Manatee Chamber's Vice Kathy Estabrook, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office President of Membership, has graduated from David Fernandez, Florida Trial Counsel the Institute for Organization Management, Sean Flynn, Legler, Flynn, Murphy & Battaglia the professional development program of Dustin Fusillo, Air & Energy the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Christi Haley, PACE Center for Girls of Manatee County and has received the recognition of IOM. This Chuck Knapp, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club honor signifies completion of 96 hours of George Kruse, SBR Commercial/Keller Williams Realty Select course instruction in nonprofit management. James Lynch, Harllee & Bald, PA Melissa Matisko, Manatee County Government The program is the premier nonprofit Jen Messal, CS&L CPAs professional development program for Carey Miller, Manatee Chamber of Commerce association and chamber professionals, Kevin Morris, Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority fostering individual growth through interactive Jonathan Mullis, Physical Therapy Doctors of Florida learning and networking opportunities. Jason Osborne, Bank OZK Camie Patterson, Manatee Memorial Hospital Congratulations to Kim on this distinction! Kevin Perdue, Sun Hydraulics Thank you for all that you do to ensure the George Pfeiffer, Easter Seals – SWFL success of our Chamber and for the support Gerardo Ramirez-Rodriguez, Intraespa Intercultural Learning Center you give our members. Jason Reed, State College of Florida Very Reyna, Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Karen Rutherford, The Joy FM – WJIS Donnie Siegert, Tandem Construction Have you been avoiding Aaron Simpson, Willis Smith Construction Kelly Strausbaugh, Mainspring Communications SOCIAL Jackie Taxdal, Cavanaugh & Co. LLP Kay-Lynne Taylor, New College of Florida MEDIA? Pam Tessieri, Bradenton Herald Michelle Tickels, Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC Join the Conversation! Kevin Van Ostenbridge, Boyd Realty Valerie Viands, Manatee Technical College Ben Vitale, Vitale Law, P.A. Michael Wood, Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

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8 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | August Current 2018 Join Us for a Community-Wide Celebration 39TH ANNUAL Small Business of the Year AWARDS BREAKFAST August 17, 2018 ~ 7:30 - 9:30 AM Manatee Performing Arts Center | Tickets: $40 Breakfast & Networking in the Lobby: 7:30 - 8:15 AM Awards Ceremony in Stone Hall Theater: 8:15 - 9:30 AM RSVP REQUIRED: [email protected] or Register Online ManateeChamber.com/SmallBiz DEADLINE TO REGISTER: August 10

Congratulations to This Year's Finalists: Advanced Technology Services and Support • Armstrong Bros Plumbing • ArtCenter Manatee • BiteMeCookies by Cindy Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County • The Clam House Sushi & Seafood Restaurant • Clean as a Whistle of Manatee, LLC Culver's of Bradenton FL - Ranch Lake Blvd. • Discount Med Direct • Esposito Law Group, P.A. • Fun Girl Art • Gilbert Design Build Halfacre Construction Company • HOPE Family Services • Humane Society of Manatee County • Hungers End, Inc. InFocus Family Eyecare • Kallins Little Delgado Attorneys at Law • Kool Stuff II • Manatee Apparel Graphics Manatee County Habitat for Humanity • Minuteman Press of Bradenton • Motorworks Brewing • Pier 22 Catering The Ranch ALF, Inc. • Richards Plumbing Repair, Inc. • Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill • Selah Freedom Shoreline Financial Partners • Spa NorthWest • Sport Clips Haircuts of Bradenton • Turning Points • Women’s Resource Center

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MEDIA SPONSOR VIDEO SPONSOR Save the Date One Publication- 28th Annual Business & Education Partnership Awards Breakfast Multiple Markets Advertising Opportunities Abound Join Us Friday, September 21

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce and the School District of Manatee County will present the 28th Annual Awards on Friday, September 21, from 7:30-9:00 AM at a special awards breakfast at Manatee Technical College.

These awards recognize the many businesses, government and community organizations that support our students and schools through the Business & Education Partnerships. Join us as we thank the many local organizations who have contributed time, energy, supplies, money, and invaluable training to Manatee County public schools.

To reserve your seat or sponsor the event, please contact Terri Behling at [email protected] or ManateeChamber.com/BizEd.

PRESENTING SPONSOR: AWARDS SPONSOR:

The Chamber’s Annual Preferred Business Directory and Visitor’s & Newcomer’s Guide is SUPPORTING SPONSORS: MEDIA SPONSOR: a great benefit to you and your company.

All Chamber members receive two complimentary listings in the guide (alphabetically and categorically) to give greater exposure to your products and SPECIAL services. In addition to your free listings, members have the opportunity to purchase additional advertising and/or enhanced listings for greater visibility.

This compelling annual directory is published in a high-quality, full-color, glossy format and is the Chamber’s signature publication. With a 12-month shelf-life, the annual Directory is a great way to promote your business, products and services.

It’s published and distributed annually – free of charge – to more than 14,000 Chamber members, businesses, residents, newcomers and visitors. Be sure to pick up extra copies from either of our Chamber offices in Bradenton or Lakewood Ranch for your new employees and customers as well.

We are happy to announce that advertising sales for the directory have started. Nick Yankosky will be calling and visiting our members about advertising. You can also look forward to meeting him at networking events all month.

To place your ad, please contact Project Sales Director, Nick Yankosky, 513-257-3684 Chamber, Michele Slaughter 941-748-4842, ext. 116

10 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | August Current 2018 Chamber Members Get Inside Look at Bucs Organization Team executives with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers paid a visit to Manatee County for the Inaugural “Beyond the End Zone” Luncheon hosted by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

Attendees enjoyed lunch, mingled with top Bucs executives, met offensive lineman Ryan Jensen, and had the opportunity to take a photo with the XXXVII Super Bowl trophy. Bucs promotional items were given to every guest and several attendees took home fantastic door and raffle prizes.

Team Insider Casey Phillips led a panel discussion with Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford, Chief Corporate Development & Brand Officer Atul Khosla, Chief Ticketing Officer Ben Milsom, and newly signed offensive lineman Ryan Jensen. Each shared their vision for what fans can expect from their game day experience, current and future stadium renovations, the evolution of their marketing strategy, and why success off the field is just as important as success on the field. Ryan Jensen stayed afterwards to take photos with guests, sign autographs, and show a bit of his off- the-field softer side.

A sincere thank you to our luncheon sponsors: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota, Feld Entertainment, The Mall at UTC, and Dignity Memorial.

L to R: Brian Ford, Dave Leutwyler, Ernie Withers, Casey Phillips, Ryan Jensen, Jacki Dezelski, Kim Dalglish, Terri Behling and Atul Khosla.

Ryan Jensen, Atul Khosla, Ben Milsom with Ernie Withers, GM of Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota and sponsor of luncheon.

August Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 11 Monday, September 10 Successful Entrepreneurship: 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM Manatee Chamber The Penny Hoarder Story Lakewood Ranch Office Kyle Taylor, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and the Founder & CEO at the McClure Center of The Penny Hoarder 4215 Concept Court Lakewood Ranch 34211 From Lakewood Ranch High School to CEO of one of the fastest-growing media companies in the country, Kyle Taylor is a millennial entrepreneur $30 Manatee Chamber & MYP Members and a true hometown success story. Join us in welcoming Kyle as he $45 Potential Members shares his story and tips on creating a successful start-up business. RSVP: ManateeChamber.com/Headliners Under Kyle’s leadership, The Penny Hoarder has helped millions of people transform their Erica Massey, 941-748-4842, ext. 123 finances, providing editorial and video programming with the sole purpose of helping people [email protected] stress less about money. Kyle and The Penny Hoarder plan to bring more than 160 jobs to the Tampa Bay area over the next three years. He continues to double down on that effort, having THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: grown The Penny Hoarder to 100+ employees and more than $35 million in revenue.

Plan to join us for lunch on October 8 for our next Headliner Series with Dr. Susan MacManus, Distinguished USF Professor and political analyst, and gain key insight on the 2018 General Election. SEMINARS New Federal Tax Businesses and Organizations Need to Be Law Seminar Prepared for Everything – Even the Worst

Ashley Wilson Join us for a free event as the Manatee County Vice President, Sheriff's Office will be leading a Response to Tuesday, September 25 Legislative Tax Strategies, Active Shooter training. This class will Congressional and address the following: 2:00 to 4:00 PM Public Affairs U.S. Chamber of Commerce • What is an active shooter situation? Manatee Chamber • The mentality of an active shooter Lakewood Ranch Office Is your team prepared for the new tax law? Get • How to respond in an active shooter situation at the McClure Center up to date on major benefits to business in the new tax law and what one should expect 4215 Concept Court, Reservations required. To reserve your spot, Lakewood Ranch 34211 going forward on U.S. Treasury guidance and contact Erica Massey at 941-748-4842, ext. 123 COST: Free regulation. or [email protected].

Wednesday, September 12 2:00 to 4:00 PM August Headliner - Still Time to Register! Manatee Chamber "All the World Is a Stage" Lakewood Ranch Office Vicki Silver, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Marketing at Feld Entertainment, Inc. at the McClure Center Monday, August 13 | 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM 4215 Concept Court Lakewood Ranch 34211 Heritage Harbour Golf Club & Eatery $30 Manatee Chamber & MYP Members 8000 Stone Harbour Loop, Bradenton 34212 $27 Non-Profit Chamber Members $45 Potential Members RSVP: ManateeChamber.com/Events

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: RSVP: Erica Massey, 941-748-4842, ext. 123 [email protected] | ManateeChamber.com/Events

12 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | August Current 2018 Enhanced Visibility for BBC Members The Better Business Council is excited to announce the latest benefit of membership! We have enhanced your member online listing, to make it even easier for consumers to identify BBC members as businesses that have pledged to deliver higher standards to their customers.

As a BBC Member, you now have the Proud BBC Member logo displayed with your listing in the Chamber’s online directory both on your individual listing and on the search results page. To see this new benefit in action, visit ManateeChamber.com and click on the “Preferred Business Directory” in the top right corner. Type your business category in the search field and look for the BBC logo next to your business listing.

If you would like to learn how your business can become a BBC member, please call or email Dawn Plavak, BBC Manager, at 941-748-1325 or [email protected]. ManateeChamber.com/BBC Congratulations BBC Members on Your Small Business of the Top BBC Referral Year Awards Nomination Categories in June The Better Business Council wishes to give special recognition to the BBC members named as Floor Coverings finalists of the 2018 “Small Business of the Year” Awards. Air Conditioning FINALISTS Lawn & Landscaping •• Advanced Technology Services and Support •• Armstrong Brothers Plumbing Pest Control •• Esposito Law Group, P.A. •• Gilbert Design Build •• Kallins, Little, Delgado Attorneys at Law Welcome New •• Kool Stuff II •• Manatee Apparel Graphics BBC Members •• Minuteman Press of Bradenton •• Richards Plumbing Repair, Inc. Employer Solutions, Inc. •• Spa NorthWest, LLC •• The Ranch ALF, Inc. Cracker Barrel Old

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August Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 13 MYP July Social Bradenton Marauders LECOM Park

Thursday, August 9 • 5:00 - 7:00 PM MYP Networking Social O’Brick’s Irish Pub & Martini Bar 427 12th Street West, Bradenton, 34205

Young Professionals are invited to join Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) members and guests for casual business networking. This month's Networking Social will be hosted by O’Bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar on Thursday, August 9 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. There is no cost to attend for paid MYP members or for those who join on-the-spot. Cost is $5 for all others. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar are included. No RSVP necessary.

Wednesday, August 29 • 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM MYPower Networking Lunch Mattison’s City Grille Bradenton Riverwalk 101 Riverfront Blvd., Ste. 120, Bradenton 34205 This Month's Speaker: Ben Bakker, HJB Properties "Non-profits and Board Service: How Can It Help Me?"

MYPower Luncheons give young professionals the opportunity to promote your business products and services. Each month a different speaker will present quick tips for professional or personal development followed by one-on-one networking. Cost: $15 for paid MYP members, $20 for guests. RSVP is required.

Next Month’s MYPower Wednesday, September 26 • 11:45AM – 1:00 PM Fratello’s of Bradenton

Thursday, September 13 • 5:00 - 7:00 PM MYP Networking Social Caddy’s at the Pointe 801 Riverside Drive, Bradenton, 34208

Young Professionals are invited to join Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) members and guests for casual business networking. This month's Networking Social will be hosted by Caddy’s at the Pointe on Thursday, September 13 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. There is no cost to attend for paid MYP members or for those who join on-the-spot. Cost is $5 for all others. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar are included. No RSVP necessary.

Thursday, September 20 • 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM MYP Professional & Personal Development Series Local Government – How It Affects You Manatee Chamber Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch, 34211

The MYP Professional Development series gives members the chance to connect over topics that will help young professionals grow personally and professionally. This panel discussion will feature elected officials who will discuss how local government decisions are made and how they affect daily life. The cost is $20 for MYP members, $25 for all others and includes lunch.

Be On the Lookout for More For more information or to RSVP to any of these events, Networking Opportunities call Kimberly at 941-748-4842, ext. 139 or email to MYPonline.com [email protected]

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August Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 15 6th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards Congratulations! Winners The Manatee Chamber of Commerce named its 2018 Champions of Healthcare at a gala awards breakfast on June 28. With a crowd of more than 300 people in attendance, our event honored Lifetime Achievement almost 60 nominees, 23 finalists and 9 award winners. Karen Liebert, MD Manatee Gynecology "We received tremendous support for the Champions of Healthcare Awards again this year," said Jacki Dezelski, President and CEO of the Manatee Chamber. "We celebrate the important work Youth Volunteer so many people, programs, business and institutions are doing in Manatee County to support Kiarra Louis healthcare access and delivery, particularly work that is above and beyond anyone's 'day job.' Southeast High School The awards are designed to recognize impact, excellence, and dedication. The Champions of Healthcare Awards has become a signature program and this year's event is a testament to Physician the amazing work being done in our community. Added to that is what a great morning it is! We're usually moved to tears because of the generosity and service we hear about during the Sean Castellucci DO program." Urology Partners Plans are already under way for next year's program and it is not too early to begin thinking about Nurse nominating a deserving individual, organization, business or program for the awards. It's also not too Rose Porter RN, DNP, CNE early to secure your sponsorship for the 2019 Champions of Healthcare Awards. Please contact Jacki MCR Health Services Dezelski at 941-748-4842, ext. 131. Allied Health Professional Michael Harnish Manatee Healthcare System Adult Volunteer Marquel Simmons Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County, Inc. Front Row: Joshua Barnett, Manatee County Government; Karen Liebert, MD, Manatee Gynecology; Kierra Louis, Individual of Merit Southeast High School; James Wengerd, Joshua Barnett RPh, MMH Opioid Alternative Program.

Manatee County Government Middle Row: Jody Rain, RN, MMH Opioid Alternative Program; Rose Porter, Institution/Program RN, MCR Health Services; Candace HOSA - Future Health Smith, PhD, RN, MMH Opioid Alternative Program; Kelli Kennedy, School District Professionals of Manatee County; Teresa Rawe, MD, School District of Manatee MMH Opioid Alternative Program. County, Florida Top Row: Sean Castellucci, DO, Urology Partners; Doug Wagner, School District Innovation/Research of Manatee County; Michael Harnish, Opioid Alternative Program Manatee Healthcare System; Marquel Simmons, Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee Memorial Hospital Manatee County, Inc.; Kevin DiLallo, Manatee Memorial Hospital; Alan Miller, MD, MMH Opioid Alternative Program. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR: SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR: PROGRAM SPONSOR: PRINTING SPONSOR:

A/V SPONSOR: 6th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards

Finalists Physician Daniel Lamar MD, Coastal Orthopedics Thomas Morrish MD, ENT Associates

Nurse Jennifer Brown, BSN, Manatee Diagnostic Center Nathan Hansen RN, Blake Medical Center

Allied Health Professional Annette Larkin, Happy Cubs Melissa Larkin-Skinner, Centerstone of Florida

Almost 60 nominations were submitted by our community. Congratulations to all nominees, finalists, and winners! Adult Volunteer Leland Brand, Blake Medical Center Deon Burns, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Individual of Merit Jennifer Bencie MD, USA Florida Department of Health, Manatee County Joseph Pecoraro MD, Premier Medicine

Institution/Program Manatee Technical College, Emergency Medical Services Department of Health Manatee Co., Manatee County Medical Reserve Corps

Innovation/Research Blake Medical Center, Cultured Epidermal Autographs for Burn Patients More than 300 guests celebrated this year's Champions at our event at Manatee Technical College. John Sylvester, MD, 21st Century Oncology

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

CORPORATE SPONSORS: EVENT SUPPORT: 6th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards Nominees Cheryl Albright, Soul to Soul Yoga, LLC

Edgardo J. Aponte, MD, OB-GYN Women's Centre of Lakewood Ranch

Kimberly Bastin, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

Sue Fox, The Alzheimer's Association - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter 2018 Manatee Chamber Matthew Lapointe, Blalock Chairman of the Board, Walters PA, emceed our gala Leanne Gilliland, Selah Freedom, Inc. Darcie Duncan, Duncan Real awards breakfast. Matthew Estate, addressed healthcare chairs the Chamber's Andrea Hayes, Blake Medical Center priorities of the Chamber. Healthcare Committee.

Debbie Horvath, EasterSeals

Nidia Juarbe, Tidewell Hospice

Jenna Kazil, MD, RPVI, Florida Surgical Clinic

Dr. Cathy King, RN, DNP, CNE, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

Remy Lonzo, Manatee High School

Joshua Mali, MD, The Eye Associates Sonia Alvarado, Chaplain at Tidewell Hospice, gave the invocation before the awards breakfast. Patrick Patterson, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

Jessly Santiago-Walker, CAN Community Health

Barry Sukoneck, DDS, Turning Points

Florida Research Institute/Florida, Digestive Health Specialists

Florida Surgical Clinic

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Amputee Program Gerhard Toth and Dennise Berger, Regions Bank, pose Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Sarasota Chapter, with Julia Heslin, Sarasota Magazine, winner of the Healthy Kappa's Regions Bank bicycle drawing.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Manatee Memorial Hospital, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Treatment Program

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, Biotechnology Program, Natural Sciences Department Travis Hullinger, Florida Blue, presented Kierra Louis, Southeast High School, with a $1,000 scholarship University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, Nursing Program for the Youth Volunteer award. 6th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards

Adult Volunteer winner, The Opioid Alternative Program, Doug Wagner and Kelli Kennedy Marquell Simmons also volunteers Manatee Memorial Hospital, won accepted the award on behalf of the with the Healthy Teens Coalition. in the Innovation/Research category. School District of Manatee County for its HOSA - Future Health Professionals program that won in the Institution/Program category.

Michael Harnish, Manatee Healthcare Rose Porter, RN, MCR Health Sean Castellucci, DO, System, accepts the award for Services, was the winner Urology Partners, was the winner Allied Health Professional. in the Nurse category. in the Physician category.

Joshua Barnett, Manatee County Kiarra Louis, Southeast High School, Karen Liebert, MD, Manatee Government, won the won the Youth Volunteer award. Gynecolgy accepts the Lifetime Individual of Merit award. Achievement award from Gerhard Toth, Regions Bank.

Thank You to the Regions Bank team. 2019 Board of Directors Professional Nominees Announced Headshot Day The Nominating Committee of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce is pleased to Let Your Personality Shine! announce its selections for the 2019 Board of Directors to fill the terms of Directors Two Opportunities to Update whose terms have expired. Your Professional Headshot Directors Selected for Three-Year Terms Are: • Jason Bartz, NDC Construction Company • Rick Bisio, The Educated Franchisee • Bruce Body, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. • Christy Cardillo, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC • Brian Carter, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC Has it been a while since you have had a • Bill Colgate, MD, MCR Health Services professional photo taken? If the answer is • Karen LaPensee, LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air yes, now is the time to take advantage of our headshot special! Directors Selected for One-Year Terms Are: • Cassandra Burns, Wagner Realty The 10-minute session will include your • Darcie Duncan, Duncan Real Estate favorite digital headshot image, professionally retouched, sent to you via email. • Darren Haimer, Bradenton Herald • Stuart Henderson, Fawley-Bryant Architecture Join us for one of two professional photo • Sharon Hillstrom, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation • Jeff Nickse, Accurate Benefits Solutions, LLC headshot sessions: • Bruce Patneaude, IMG Academy • Teresa Rawe, MD, TeamHealth Tuesday, August 14 • Chris Sharek, Sharek Solutions 8:00 - 11:00 AM • Vicki Silver, Feld Entertainment Manatee Chamber • Doug Van Dyke, Leadership Simplified Bradenton Office at Bank OZK According to the Chamber’s by-laws, Article IV, Section 4, additional names of candidates 1901 Manatee Avenue West for Director can be nominated by petition bearing genuine signatures of at least 30 Bradenton 34205 Chamber members. Petitions shall be filed with the nominating committee within 10 days after notice has been given of the names nominated. The determination of the Alan Mestel Photography nominating committee as to the legality of the petition shall prevail. Tuesday, August 21 If no petition is filed within the designated period, the nominations shall be closed and 8:00 - 11:00 AM the nominated slate of candidates shall be declared elected by the Board at their regular Manatee Chamber August Board meeting. If a legal petition presents additional candidates, they shall be Lakewood Ranch Office arranged in alphabetical order. at the McClure Center 4215 Concept Court Instruction will be made to vote for the actual number of candidates for which seats are Bradenton, 34211 available. Notation will be made on the ballot to identify candidates nominated by the Johnson PhotoImaging committee. The usual election process shall prevail.

Returning Directors Are: COST: • Phill Baker, Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc. $50 for Chamber Members • Kevin Baylor, Suncoast Business Technologies (You will receive one professionally • Richard Bedford, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch retouched, high resolution, digital image) • Janelle Esposito, Esposito Law Group, P.A. Lite Bites Included • Steve Hall, Alltrust Insurance • Stewart Moon, Jr., Air & Energy • John Nash, Osceola Pines-Timber RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

• Jeff Podobnik, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club • Bill Poulton, Tropicana Products Contact Kimberly Henley to • Will Robinson, Blalock Walters, P.A. schedule your session: • Ernie Withers, Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota 941-748-4842, ext. 139 or • Kerry Ward, Bank OZK [email protected]

20 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | August Current 2018 Professional Headshot Day Member Testimonial SAVE Great advocate for important legislative THE issues. The chamber is engaged in all DATE! aspects of improving the quality of life in Manatee County which Friday, December 7 in turn is a benefit to businesses. The chamber Bradenton Country Club is very forward thinking and really wants to see ManateeChamber.com/Golf you succeed.

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Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park

THE DIGNITY MEMORIAL NETWORK is pleased to welcome Robert Toale, Debbie Toale and their sons, Jason and Jeff, to our family of firms in Sarasota and Manatee County. As proud members of North America’s largest network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers, the Toale family will continue their commitment to serving families with personal, compassionate care. In honor of the Toales and in recognition of their long-standing dedication to the Sarasota and Bradenton area communities, three local funeral homes will be renamed to reflect this change in leadership, and two of the funeral homes will undergo renovations to better serve our community with beautiful new facilities and enhanced capabilities. Rely on the Toale family and your local Dignity Memorial professionals to help you and your loved ones celebrate each life like no other.

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Redefining Healthcare At Blake Medical Center, our mission is to provide exceptional care to every patient, every time. From our nurses to our Board of Trustees, every member of our team is dedicated to living that mission because you deserve nothing less.

Blake is a 383 bed, tertiary hospital that has been offering a wide range of healthcare services to the community for over 40 years. Our highly skilled team of professionals delivers lifesaving and life-improving services from advanced heart procedures like TAVR and critical care Trauma Services to high quality Orthopedic and Spine surgery.

We are proud to be joined by over 400 of the area’s most respected physicians. To find a doctor near you, call our free physician referral line 24/7 at 1-888-359-3552 (toll-free).

Blake is also proud to offer a Burn Care Center to the residents of Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. As one of only six burn centers in the state of Florida, we take our responsibility of caring for the area's most injured patients very seriously.

What does all of this mean to you? It means that right here in Manatee County you have access to one of the best hospitals in the nation. Thank you for the honor of entrusting us with your care.

BLAKE MEDICAL CENTER 2020 59th St. W. | Bradenton, FL 34209 BlakeMedicalCenter.com August Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 23 new members ADP, Inc. Heritage Harbour Golf Club & Eatery Walters & Associates, CPAs (941) 714-0352 8000 Stone Harbour Loop 5266 Office Park Blvd., Ste. 204 Payroll and HR Services Bradenton, FL 34212 Bradenton, FL 34203 heritageharbourgolfclub.com WaltersAccounting.com AllPro Home Improvements (941) 232-9788 (941) 756-0700 3637 Cortez Rd. W. Golf Courses - Public Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services Bradenton, FL 34210 AllProHomeImprovements.com High Noon Guns 3 The Wellness Center of Ellenton (941) 242-0262 5238 State Rd. 64 E. 7018 US Hwy. 301 N. Storm and Hurricane Protection Bradenton, FL 34208 Ellenton, FL 34222 highnoonguns.com wellnesscenterellenton.com Ameriprise Financial (941) 708-1600 (941) 803-7487 6710 Professional Pkwy. W., Ste. 320 Gun Sales, Gun Smith, Concealed Weapons Health and Wellness Sarasota, FL 34240 Training ameripriseadvisors.com/team/zarlenga-and- We Insure associates Market Arts 1335 10th St. E., Ste. E (941) 216-3737 PO Box 1111 Palmetto, FL 34221 Financial Planning and Services Bradenton, FL 34206 weinsuregroup.com/khara-schauer marketarts.net (941) 803-4265 ATX Forensics LLC (727) 577-2963 Insurance PO Box 110026 Graphic Artists and Designers Bradenton, FL 34211 Wells Fargo Advisors atxforensics.com One Stop Housing, LLC armstrongfinancialstrategiesgroup.com (888) 289-2009 8440 North Tamiami Trail (812) 987-3048 Computer Software and Consulting Services Sarasota, FL 34243 Financial Planning and Services onestophousing.com Axiom Bank (941) 993-9563 You Can Do It! 5315 Cortez Rd. W. Property Management and Facilities youcandoitprep.com Bradenton, FL 34210 Management (386) 852-4155 axiombanking.com Notary Services (888) 425-4882 Palmetto High School Athletic Booster Banks and Banking Club, Inc. Leadership palmettotigers.com Cremesh European Restaurant (941) 504-0145 Manatee Alumni 7232 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 Pet Paradise Resort Social cremeshrestaurant.com 10411 Portal Crossing (941) 896-9422 Bradenton, FL 34211 August 16, 2018 Restaurants, Cafes and Taverns PetParadise.com (904) 363-3330, x1030 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dedicated Senior Medical Center Pet Supplies, Services and Sitting 1505 53rd Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34203 Sarasota Military Academy dedicated.care 801 N. Orange Ave. (941) 357-7950 Sarasota, FL 34236 Physicians sarasotamilitaryacademy.org (941) 962-1700 Exit Dream Team Realty Schools and Education 1956-1958 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236 Simple Mexican Grill adele.exitdreamteamrealty.com 11235 US Hwy. 301 N. (919) 763-6771 Parrish, FL 34218 Please join us! Real Estate - Residential simplemex.com (941) 776-1164 Naughty Monk Brewery Fisherman's Cove RV Resort Restaurants, Cafes and Taverns (2507 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.) 100 Palmview Rd. Palmetto, FL 34221 Total Reporting Cash bar myfishermanscove.com 1444 1st Street Appetizers provided (941) 729-3685 Sarasota, FL 34236 Recreational Vehicle Resorts screening.totalreporting.com 50/50 raffle (863) 354-5116 Great networking Employment Screening Register at Leadershipmanateeaa.org

24 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | August Current 2018 Food, Friends and Fun! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS EXECUTIVE CHEF SPONSOR: It may have been hot, but that didn’t stop 150 people from traveling around the County and enjoying some of the best food and drinks our local member restaurants have to offer! From tacos and nachos to spanakopita and meatball sliders, guests sampled delicious food from five restaurants on each route. Traveling to each stop was easy on luxury buses. Guests also answered Manatee County-based trivia questions for gift cards to restaurants MAÎTRE D' SPONSOR: MEDIA SPONSOR: on the Culinary Crawl. Pat Walsh from the Island Cruise Route won the 50/50 raffle and a grand prize of $532!

Thank you to our participating restaurants: Anna Maria Oyster Bar (AMOB) on the Pier, The Beach House Restaurant, Eat Here, Sandbar Restaurant, Wicked Cantina, Acropolis Greek Taverna, PREP COOK SPONSORS: California Pizza Kitchen, Ed’s Tavern, MacAllisters Grill and Tavern, Pinchers of Lakewood Ranch, Caddy's at the Pointe, Sage Biscuit Cafe, Riverhouse Reef & Grill, Simple Mexican Grill, and Sixty East.

August Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 25 Wednesday, November 7 4:00 - 7:30 PM Bradenton Area Convention Center EARLY BIRDS PICK THEIR BOOTH SPACE! One Haben Boulevard Palmetto, Florida Registration is now open for the largest business showcase event of the year. Promote your business to hundreds of business owners and decision makers from PRESENTED BY Manatee and Sarasota counties at this combined Expo and Business After Hours. 150+ Exhibitors • Local Restaurants Providing Complimentary Light Bites Quality Networking • Entertainment • Cash Bars • Tons of Door Prizes Register for your booth before September 28 and you get to pick your space (paid reservations only).

Sponsorship opportunities are available for significant exposure and special perks. CORPORATE SPONSORS REGISTER ONLINE: ManateeChamber.com/EXPO BAR SPONSOR The Manatee Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 not for profit corporation. Contributions or gifts are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Contributions or gifts may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Please consult your tax advisor. For more information: Call or Email Kim Dalglish, [email protected], 941-748-4842, ext. 121

Need to brush up on your Chamber member benefits? This reception is a great opportunity to learn more about the Manatee Chamber, meet the staff, and hear about the many member benefits available to you. SPONSORED BY: Let us help you take full advantage of your membership. All members are welcome! Your RSVP is appreciated. Thursday, August 16 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM Thursday, September 20 | 7:45 - 9:30 AM Manatee Chamber Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch 34211 LITE BITES PROVIDED BY CRACKER BARREL Register online at ManateeChamber.com/Events

For more information or to RSVP, contact Kimberly at [email protected] or 941-748-4842, ext. 139.

26 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | August Current 2018 Make Powerful Connections Power Connection events are great opportunities to network and connect in a setting that allows for one-on-one, B2B interaction. Attendees are invited to give a brief commercial on their business, products, and services.

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Wednesday, August 15 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Manatee Chamber Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center Catered by: Mission BBQ Does your 4215 Concept Court Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 EMAIL MARKETING Make an impact? Wednesday, September 5 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Punch up 3 Keys Brewing your message! 2505 Manatee Avenue East Bradenton 34208

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Chamber Member Cost to Attend: $15 RSVP and register online at ManateeChamber.com/Events. Questions? Call Cara Misiewicz at 941-748-4842, ext 122 or email [email protected] Power Connection Breakfast and Power Connection Lunch are members-only networking events.

August Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 27 ribbon cuttings

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28 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | August Current 2018 member news Gilbert Design Build was recently Lakewood Ranch Medical Center ranked No. 162 in Remodeling magazine’s and Manatee Memorial Hospital list of 550 of the nation’s biggest full-service have received the American Heart Association/ remodelers. This places Gilbert among the top American Stroke Association’s Get With The 0.5 percent of remodeling firms in the country. Guidelines®, the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Gilbert offers a full-service remodeling Achievement Award. The award recognizes experience with a team of in-house designers, the hospital’s commitment to ensuring carpenters and contractors. stroke patients receive the most appropriate SouthTech has recently hired Jasmine treatment according to nationally recognized, Savwoir, who will be joining the client support research-based guidelines based on the latest team, assisting users with support and scientific evidence. rectifying technical issues. Originally from Motorworks Brewing was awarded New Orleans, Savwoir has lived in Florida for the #9 brewery overall, winning two gold the past 11 years, and recently received a medals and a silver, at the 2018 U.S. Open Beer degree in Information Technology from the Championship in Oxford, OH. Breweries from University of Central Florida in Orlando. South Carolina to South Korea sent in more University of South Florida than 6,300 beers representing more than 110 different styles for the 2018 U.S. Open Sarasota-Manatee has named Dr. Beer Championship. The competition is the Brett Kemker as regional vice chancellor for only one to include beers from professional academic and student affairs and Dr. Gert-Jan breweries and award-winning home-brewers, de Vreede as interim dean of the College of with judges from England, Canada and the Business. A Gainesville native, Dr. Kemker has United States. Just Ask Me! held numerous leadership positions over the past 20 years, most recently at the University Dignity Memorial® announced that of New Orleans where he served as the dean of funeral professionals Robert Toale, Debbie students within the Office of the Provost. Toale, and their sons, Jason and Jeff, have joined its network in Sarasota and Manatee West Bay Landscape is proud to County, Florida. announce the promotion of Ed Coil to General Manager. Mr. Coil has been a part of the West Sarasota Orthopedic Associates Bay Landscape family since 2010 most recently is excited to announce its 40th anniversary as its operations manager. of providing orthopedic excellence to the community.

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August Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 29 Please carefully Network & Connect note meeting calendar locations Learn Something New Wed. 1 Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Sixty East Healthcare Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Thurs. 2 Education and Workforce Partnership Committee Mtg. 12:00 - 1:00 PM School District Office Fri. 3 Small Business Council Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Manatee County Central Library AUGUST MYP Leadership Committee Meeting 3:30 - 5:00 PM Chamber Office at Bank OZK Sat. 4 MYP Beach Bash 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM The Beach House Restaurant Tues. 7 BBC Advisory Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Chamber Office at Bank OZK Thurs. 9 Technology Committee Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 PM Chamber Office at Bank OZK MYP Networking Social 5:00 - 7:00 PM O'Bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar Fri. 10 Transportation Committee Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Mon. 13 Headliners: Vicki Silver with Feld Entertainment 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM Heritage Harbour Golf Club Tues. 14 Chamber Headshot Event 8:00 - 11:00 AM Chamber Office at Bank OZK Business After Hours 5:00 - 7:00 PM Firkins Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Wed. 15 Power Connection Lunch (catered by Mission BBQ) 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Thurs. 16 Biscuits & Benefits Member Reception 3:00 - 4:30 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Fri. 17 39th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards Breakfast 7:30 - 9:30 AM Manatee Performing Arts Center Chamber Friends Committee Meeting 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Chamber Office at Bank OZK Mon. 20 Attainable Housing Task Force Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Manatee Community Foundation Tues. 21 Chamber Headshot Event 8:00 - 11:00 AM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Wed. 22 Chamber Executive Committee Meeting 7:45 - 9:00 AM Chamber Office at Bank OZK Wed. 29 MYPower Networking Lunch & Ten-Minute Tip 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Mattison's City Grille Riverwalk Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Thurs. 30 Coffee Club & Ten Minute Takeaway 7:45 - 9:00 AM Earth Fare

Tues. 4 BBC Advisory Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Chamber Office at Bank OZK Wed. 5 Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 3 Keys Brewing Healthcare Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Thurs. 6 Education and Workforce Partnership Committee Mtg. 12:00 - 1:00 PM School District Office Fri. 7 Small Business Council Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Manatee County Central Library

SEPTEMBER MYP Leadership Committee Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 PM Chamber Office at Bank OZK

Sponsored by Casual Business Networking For Young Professionals AUG Appetizers • Cash Bar • Live Music 09 O'BRICKS IRISH PUB & MARTINI BAR 5:00-7:00 PM 427 12th Street West Bradenton 34205

Great Networking with Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres, Beer & Wine, Door Prizes. AUG One drink ticket per person followed by cash bar. Don't forget your business cards! FIRKINS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 5:00-7:0014 PM 2700 1st Street Bradenton 34208

Sponsored by Continental Breakfast AUG Tropicana OJ Door Prizes & Quality Networking and a Ten-Minute Takeaway EARTH FARE 7:45-9:0030 AM 11525 E State Road 70 Lakewood Ranch 34202

30 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | August Current 2018 TRAVEL with the PLATINUM MEMBERS CHAMBER The Manatee Chamber's travel program is a wonderful opportunity to see the world with your fellow Chamber members. We choose 2-3 destinations each year and invite you to join us.

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Want a chance to see the Aurora Borealis? Join us for 7 days beginning March 28 SILVER MEMBERS for a trip that includes geysers, hot springs, volcanoes, and polar ice. You won’t want to miss the Blue Lagoon and you’ll have multiple opportunities to try to catch the elusive Northern Lights. Extend your trip to visit Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden.

This trip departs from Tampa and pricing starts at $3,395 per BRONZE MEMBERS person. Visit ManateeChamber. com/Iceland for a full itinerary and registration form. PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID AM-PM MAILING SERVICE 222 10th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205 ManateeChamber.com

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