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Beyondhow to Deliver a Quality 8430 Enterprise Circle, Suite 140 Customer Experience The Power of Connection. ENHANCE YOUR WELCOME POWER OF ON THE PHOTO NEW LWRBA CONNECTION CALENDAR GALLERY MEMBERS Opportunities to grow your See what’s coming up and mark We captured some great Welcoming new members company’s visibility in 2019. your calendars today. Alliance moments! to the Alliance family. PG 06 PG 10 PG 16 PG 19 October 2018 the Fall 2018 Above & BeyondHow to deliver a quality 8430 Enterprise Circle, Suite 140 Customer Experience. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 [email protected] | 941-757-1664 | www.lwrba.org PG 07 LWRBA Board of Directors Kim French//Chair of the Board Willis Smith Construction In this issue Lori Ruth//Past Chair Observer Media Group 05// Board Chair Address Heather Williams//Incoming Chair An update from Kim French, Chair of the Board Kerkering, Barberio & Co. David Fink//Treasurer/Past Chair Family Office Services 05// President’s Update Darren Inverso//Finance & Sponsorship Co-Chair/Past Chair A word from our President/CEO, Heather Kasten Inverso Law Group Lisa Kirkland//Secretary Lakewood Ranch Medical Center 06// Power of Connection Dominic DiMaio//Finance & Sponsorship Co-Chair Opportunities for enhanced visibility in 2019 Synovus Judy Athari//Membership Co-Chair 07// Above & Beyond Buffalo Lodging Violeta Huesman//Membership Co-Chair How to deliver a quality customer experience Keiser University Al Benincasa//Events Co-Chair 9// 2018 Block Party Total Air Solutions Fun and music on Main Street Lakewood Ranch Cherri Kessler//Events Co-Chair Achieva Credit Union Kristi Hoskinson//Programming Co-Chair 9// The Sandies Awards FCCI Insurance Group Celebrating our dedicated volunteers Dianne Kopczynski//Programming Co-Chair Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC Allison Imre//Communications & Technology Chair 10-11// On the Calendar Grapevine Communications Mark your calendars! Ryan McIntyre//Community Engagement Chair McIntyre, Elwell and Strammer General Contractors, Inc. Susan Goldstein//Governmental Affairs Chair 13// Executive Academy Michael Saunders & Company Welcome Class of 2018! Ken Swan//Economic Development Chair Wagner Realty 13// East Meets West Recap Ashley McCollum//Young Leaders Alliance Chair Thank you EMW Sponsors, Vendors, & Attendees! Rediscovered Moments Concierge, LLC Maribeth Phillips//Executive Academy Chair Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Inc. 16// Photo Gallery Monaca Onstad//SMR Liaison Say Cheese! Lakewood Ranch Communities Jag Grewal//At-Large Ian Black Real Estate 19// Sponsor Spotlight John Barnott//Ex-Officio Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Manatee County Government Jeff Maultsby//Ex-Officio 19// Pay It Forward School District of Sarasota County Erik Hanson//Legal Counsel Shining a Light on Non-Profits Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos, P.A. Rex Jensen//Emeritus 19// Welcome New Members Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Welcoming new members to the LWRBA Lou Marinaccio//Emeritus Gallagher MGA Find Us On... Staff Heather Kasten//President/CEO www.facebook.com/ [email protected] Sherie Becker//Events & Programs Manager LakewoodRanchBusinessAlliance [email protected] Caitlyn Driscoll//Membership Development Representative [email protected] Dan Sidler//Communications & Marketing Manager Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance [email protected] Amy Treis//Membership Services Representative [email protected] 2 thealliance//fall 2018 For Patient Comfort and Precise, Deeper Imaging, the Breast Health Center Is Pleased to Offer the Hologic Genius Clarity HD high- resolution 3D Mammography Imaging Technology with the new SmartCurve™ breast stabilization system. 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As I look It’s hard to believe that we are heading into the back on this year at the Alliance, I am truly amazed final 3 months of 2018. Even though here in Florida at how much we have accomplished together we don’t feel the change of fall weather yet, what over these last 9 months! So much hard work by a great time to reflect and be truly thankful for the so many and the great news is, we all had a blast incredible year that the Alliance has had. doing it! Our membership continues to grow and thrive in But wait! We still have three months left and many new and creative ways. Our 100+ volunteers and of the coolest events are still to come. Our volun- board members continue to be hyper engaged and teer day in October, “The Alliance Gives Back,’ the tuned into providing the absolute best member ex- Main Street Block Party, our Sandies Awards, our perience possible for the membership as a whole. Non-Profit Luncheon in December, and so many more! The Power of Connection is alive and well. This year we provided our members with over 150+ Believe me when I say, “no other group you belong occasions to connect with other business profes- to can provide as much as the Alliance can!” sionals. We are so thankful for our volunteers and board members who work tirelessly to help guide And how did all of the above happen? Three main and direct this organization. I am grateful, humbled groups, working in a total team approach have and honored to get to work with such a hardwork- been the main reason for all these successes be- ing, dedicated and consummate professional team- ing achieved to date - our hardworking President Sherie, Dan, Amy and Caitlyn! Heather and her above and beyond staff - Dan, Amy, Sherie and Caitlyn; our board of directors - Our 2019 Annual Sponsorships are launching this what a unique combination of different skill sets month, with more VALUE and LIMELIGHT for your and backgrounds - as professional a board as I business than ever before. Being an Annual Spon- have ever been involved with; and lastly, our indi- sor of the Alliance ensures that your business is vidual committee leaders and committee mem- being showcased whether you are in attendance bers - I have attended these meetings and I can’t or not. It means that your business logo and name say enough about the dedication and commitment are showcased across multiple media platforms, exhibited by all involved. events and venues. We would love the opportunity to share with you the true benefit of being an annu- I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as chair person al sponsor with a meeting to tailor something that of this special group this year and I want to person- works for you and your business. ally thank everyone for all you have done! Heather Kasten President/CEO Onward and upward! 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