The Official Publication of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce NOVEMBER 2016
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Welcome to Shinn & Co, Frank, Linda & Steven! New Team Members Discuss What Attracts Them To A Work Place And Excitement For The Future
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November Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 3 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman...... Trudy Moon, Air & Energy Immediate Past Chairman ...... Jonathan Fleece, Blalock Walters, P.A. Chairman-Elect...... Kevin DiLallo, Manatee Memorial Hospital Treasurer...... Phill Baker, Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc. Vice Chairman, Community Development & Communications...... Ernie Withers, Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota Vice Chairman, Membership Development & Services...... Bill Poulton, Tropicana Products Vice Chairman, Public Policy & Small Business...... Darcie Duncan, Duncan Real Estate Chairman, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation...... Michael Moschella, Hancock Bank BRADENTON OFFICE President...... Robert Bartz, IOM, Manatee Chamber of Commerce 222 10th St. W. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bradenton, FL 34205 Lisa Arrigo Hoban, L.A. Events, Inc. Sharon Hillstrom, Bradenton Area Economic .. Phone: 941-748-3411 Ben Bakker, HJB Properties Development Corporation Fax: 941-745-1877 Jackie Barron, The Mosaic Company Ed Hunzeker, Manatee Co. Government (Ex Officio) Jason Bartz, NDC Construction Company John Laurie, BB&T Insurance Services LAKEWOOD RANCH OFFICE Vanessa Baugh, Commissioner, Manatee County Michael Maddaloni, Bealls, Inc. AT THE MCCLURE CENTER Government (Ex Officio) Michael Milliron, IMG Academy 4215 Concept Court Kevin Baylor, Suncoast Business Technologies Stewart Moon, Jr., Air & Energy Sean Murphy, Beach Bistro Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 Richard Bedford, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc. Jennifer Bencie, MD, Florida Dept. of Health - Manatee John Nash, 1st Manatee Bank Phone: 941-748-3411 Rick Bisio, The Educated Franchisee Donal O’Shea, PhD, New College of Florida (Ex Officio) Fax: 941-745-1877 Bruce Body, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Frederick Piccolo, Sarasota Bradenton International Shirley Bryant, Mayor, City of Palmetto (Ex Officio) Airport (Ex Officio) [email protected] Carlos Buqueras, Port Manatee (Ex Officio) Wayne Poston, Mayor, City of Bradenton (Ex Officio) ManateeChamber.com Christy Cardillo, Shinn & Company, LLC Tara Poulton, Southwest Florida Water Management Karen Carpenter, Board Member, School Board of District (Ex Officio) Manatee County (Ex Officio) William Robinson, Blalock Walters, P.A. MISSION: Brian Carter, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLC Vicki Silver, Feld Entertainment, Inc. To build a positive business William Colgate, MD, MCR Health Services, Inc. Sandra Stone, PhD, University of South Florida environment while enhancing Ron Getman, Getman Cruise & Travel Sarasota-Manatee (Ex Officio) the community’s quality of life. Diana Greene, PhD, School Board of Manatee Brian Thomas, State College of Florida (Ex Officio) County (Ex Officio) Bob Turner, Bradenton Herald Sherod Halliburton, Manatee Community Kerry Ward, Bank of the Ozarks Federal Credit Union
MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF Jahna Allen, Vice President, Community Development...... [email protected], ext. 172 Robert Bartz, IOM, President...... [email protected], ext. 112 The Manatee Chamber of Kim Dalglish, Vice President, Membership Dev. & Services...... [email protected], ext. 121 Commerce’s Current magazine is Jacki Dezelski, IOM, Executive Vice President...... [email protected], ext. 131 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 [email protected], ext 124 and community leaders. It is an Kimberly Hinkle, Visitor Information Specialist...... [email protected], ext. 200 advertising medium available only Alan Kelly, Membership Development Representative...... [email protected], ext. 333 to Chamber members. Kimberly Kramer, Program & Events Coordinator...... [email protected], ext. 139 Carey Miller, Office Administrator...... [email protected], ext. 113 FOR ADVERTISING Reba Parrish, Visitor Information Specialist...... [email protected], ext. 100 Dawn Plavak, Better Business Council Manager...... [email protected], ext. 114 RATES CONTACT: Diane Pluchino, Visitor Information Specialist...... [email protected], ext. 200 Michele Slaughter Lisa Reeder, Executive Assistant, Public Policy & Small [email protected], ext. 123 941-748-4842, ext. 116 or Cheryl Richert, Controller of Finance...... [email protected], ext. 115 [email protected] Michele Slaughter, Creative Services Manager...... [email protected], ext. 116 Leigh Weger, Executive Assistant, Membership Development.... [email protected], ext. 122 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
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7 Chamber Expo 6 Platinum Member Spotlight: Shinn & Co 8 Public Policy • The State of the State 11 Power Connection Lunch 16 Travel with the Chamber 13 Better Business Council (BBC) • Beautiful Peru 14 Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) 10 VIP Events • Jim Boxold Luncheon 20 Tech TIPS • Business Disaster Recovery Plan 16 Chamber Retreat Recap 24 Bagels & Benefits 18 32nd Annual Golf Tournament Highlights 26 Ribbon Cutting Celebrations 21 Holiday Coffee Club 28 Welcome New Members • Spread Holiday Cheer 30 Thank You Renewing Members 22 Big Bank Theory • Volunteers Needed 31 Business After Hours 23 Junior Leadership Manatee 32 Coffee Club Welcomes Class of 2016-17 33 Member News 24 Small Business Expo 34 Calendar of Events & Meetings 26 Annual Dinner - Save the Date 27 Sporting Clays - Save the Date Culinary Crawl Recap ABOUT OUR COVER
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce knows that small business is BIG business. We encourage all of our members to shop with each other during this holiday season.
Small businesses are the BE PREPARED FOR THE 2016 GENERAL ELECTION heart of our economy so let's keep them Be sure to VOTE on November 8 Election Day going strong! VOTE YES ON #6 AND #7! Learn more at ForwardManatee.com
As Floridians, we know every vote counts. Please encourage your employees, friends and family to vote. YOUR VOTE MATTERS!
NETWORKING AT A GLANCE Business After Hours MYP Networking Social Coffee Club November 1 • 5:00 - 7:00 PM November 10 • 5:00 PM November 17 • 7:45 - 9:00 AM Liberty Tax Service Ace's Live Fidelity Bank
November Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 5 PLATINUM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Big Changes & Big Opportunities Demand for CPA services is strong and resilient. But big changes in business, from globalization and shifting workplace demographics, means just one thing: only the most nimble will succeed.
Those themes are pointed findings of the multi-year, recently released American Institute of CPAs Horizons 2025 study that surveyed upwards of 6,000 CPA thought leaders, examining work trends shaping the profession. In the arsenal of best business practices, one rule supersedes all others: embrace change and give it a prominent seat beside the CEO. Better still, be the change leader.
Shinn & Co is doing both.
“Our focus is strategic,” explains Garrett Shinn, a second generation Partner at the firm. “We’ve reinvented our internal service lines to further the professional development of our team. We’re fortunate; our competitors cut back when the recession hit, while our firm grew through empowering the next generation.”
The firm’s multi-generational approach and distinctive values attracts a millennial workforce. It gives Shinn & Co a huge competitive advantage in the talent marketplace.
“Everyone in the firm has an entrepreneurial spirit, and every communication with a client purposefully steers them to productivity and profitability,” explains Christy Cardillo, a partner in Shinn & Co. “We go above and beyond.”
Cardillo honed expertise early in life, attending business meetings with entrepreneurial aunts and grandmothers. The experience serves her clients extremely well.
Shinn & Co are agilely recruiting fresh talent. Policies supporting professional development and a bona-fide open door culture that generates collaboration are employment magnets.
“We make big investments in opportunities for lifelong learning and collaboration – concepts that hold great gravity for the new workforce. Thirty percent of our staff is millennials,” says Shinn. “The industry is graying but we’re moving in the opposite direction.”
Shinn & Co is leveraging technology – another strong theme in the Horizons 2025 report – gaining millennials’ attention, while also serving the dual purpose of expanding the firm’s capacity to serve clients who rely on the firm’s leadership to help them steer their own businesses through the whitewaters of rapid technological change.
With offices in Bradenton and Sarasota, the firm has an unparalleled lifestyle advantage. “You can spend a Sunday on a beach ranked number one in the world and easily be at work on Monday,” says Shinn. “It’s pretty sweet.”
SHINN & CO 1001 3rd Avenue West #500 | Bradenton, FL 34205 I 941-747-0500 | www.shinnandco.com The State of the State As the Chamber advocates for our business members we like to keep our finger on the pulse of public policy and top level decision making in the state. We were pleased to have the opportunity to engage in discussion with two of the state’s most influential leaders and members of the Florida Cabinet, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and CFO Jeff Atwater.
Commissioner Putnam spoke to 200 members from the Manatee Chamber, Sarasota Chamber and Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance last month. He emphasized the importance in taking care of Florida’s waters, education system and agriculture industry, in addition to leading a discussion regarding workforce development needs, infrastructure, transportation, and millennials carrying our future. His vision of Florida is not just a place to retire, but a destination spot and “jumping off point for the American dream.”
CFO Atwater provided Chamber guests with a very unique and informative presentation on the Florida economy. He led the group through a detailed presentation regarding Florida's ability to maintain low taxes and limited debt through the Great Recession and beyond. Compared to our Federal Government, and peer states such as California, Illinois, New York and Texas, Florida has fared well and positioned itself to have a strong business climate without taking on significant debt. CHAMBER EXPO2016 NOVEMBER 9 CREATING BUSINESS CONNECTIONS IN MANATEE AND SARASOTA COUNTIES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • 5:00 - 8:00 PM Bradenton Area Convention Center One Haben Boulevard, Palmetto • $5 Admission • Open to the Public • FREE Parking Join Us for the Largest Consumer Showcase of the Year 150+ EXHIBITORS • CASH BARS • GREAT FOOD • QUALITY NETWORKING • ENTERTAINMENT • DOOR PRIZES
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FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Leigh Weger, [email protected] Fax: 941-745-1877 • Phone: 941-748-4842 ext. 122 TRAVEL WITH THE CHAMBER Spend Nine Days in Beautiful Peru
Departs April 26, 2017 The land of gold and of the sun-worshipping Incas, Peru was sixteenth-century Europe’s major source of treasure and once the home of the largest empire in the Americas. Since then, the riches of the Incas have fuelled the world’s imagination. Although much of the country’s appeal lies in the sheer beauty of its landscapes, the abundance of wildlife and the strong, colorful character of its people. Join us as we explore this fascinating destination! Pricing starts at just $3,195 per person for Manatee Chamber members.
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November Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 9 PUBLIC POLICY VIP EVENTS
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Jim Boxold Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Help us welcome Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jim Boxold for a special luncheon as he visits Manatee and Sarasota counties. This is your opportunity to ask questions about your roadway concerns and future priorities.
As Secretary, Jim Boxold is focused on improving the transportation network to benefit residents, visitors and Florida’s economic growth. Under Governor Scott, the state has significantly increased its transportation investments, providing the largest work program in the department’s 100-year history three years in a row. These investments are paying off as Florida’s transportation infrastructure is consistently ranked among the best in the country by the U.S. Chamber Foundation.
This event, originally scheduled in October, was postponed due to the Secretary’s responsibilities after Hurricane Matthew. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your transportation questions and concerns to his attention.
When: November 28 • 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM Where: Renaissance on 9th Cost: $28 Manatee Chamber and MYP Members; $38 Non-Members (includes plated luncheon) RSVP: Lisa Reeder, 941-748-4842, ext. 123 or ManateeChamber.com/events
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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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MICHAEL & CHRISTY MESSER Gain Valuable Marketing Exposure for Your Business Join the Better Business Council (BBC) Before December 6 to Be Included in the Annual “Guide to Better Business” Directory
Each January the Bradenton Herald publishes the annual “Guide to Better Business” Directory promoting all Better Business Council members. BBC members 2016 DIRECTORY Your Official Guide to Better Business are Manatee Chamber members who pledge to Featuring local businesses dedicated to building and adhere to a higher standard of service and therefore maintaining good customer relations set themselves apart from their competition.
Apply for BBC membership before December 6 and, if approved, your business will be included in the 40,000 ManateeChamber.com/BBC print distribution and the 50,000 electronic distribution giving your business significant visibility to consumers. The “Guide” can also be accessed online, year round, Welcome to Our at ManateeChamber.com/BBC. New for 2017, in Newest BBC addition to the usual January distribution, the “Guide to Better Business” Directory will be republished by the Bradenton Herald each July giving BBC members twice as much Members: print and online visibility. Why Join the Better Business Council? Assisting Hands
• Boost Credibility and Consumer Confidence in Your Business Gulf Coast • Positive Publicity in print and electronic media • Increased Business Referrals • Stand Out Among the Rest Cabinets
Download your BBC membership application at ManateeChamber.com/BBC or contact Unlimited Dawn Plavak, BBC Manager, at 941-748-1325 or [email protected]. Top BBC Referral Categories in August: Roofing Air Conditioning Auto Repair New BBC member, Home Helpers of Bradenton, recently celebrated the opening of their new location with a ribbon cutting. Attorneys We are excited to have them as a BBC member.
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November Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 13 MYP Career Fair PACE Center for Girls
Thursday, November 10 • 5:00 PM MYP FALL FUNK Networking and Live Music Event with Holey Miss Moley Ace’s Live 4343 Palma Sola Blvd., Bradenton 5:00 PM – Networking Begins 6:00 PM – Live Music
Join us at Ace’s Live for our MYP FALL FUNK networking and live music event featuring well-known funk band Holey Miss Moley. Cost is $5 for all attendees and we’d love to see new faces so spread the word! Pre-registration highly encouraged and everyone who registers by November 9 will receive a free beer from Darwin Brewing Co. There will be great door prizes from Realize Bradenton and the Bradenton Blues Fest.
For more information contact Kimberly at 941-748-4842, ext. 139 Ace's Live is a 21+ NON-SMOKING venue. Next Month's Social Date: December 8 • World of Beer - Cortez November 1 through December 9 MYP COMMUNITY SERVICE Big Bank Theory MYP Members are encouraged to volunteer for The Big Bank Theory. It’s an easy, fun, hands-on activity with local high schoolers aimed at improving their financial literacy. Many dates available. You’ll love it! For more information call Jahna at 941-748-4842 ext 172.
Wednesday, November 30 • 3:00 - 8:30 PM MYP COMMUNITY SERVICE Boys & Girls Club Christmas Tree Lot 170 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota Volunteers are needed to assist with holiday tree selection, trimming, netting, and securing to vehicles for transport. Two shifts available: 3:00 – 5:30 PM and 5:30 – 8:30 PM. Register to volunteer online or contact Kimberly at [email protected]
Friday, December 2 • 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM MYPOWER NETWORKING LUNCH Manatee Chamber Bradenton Office Catered by Chicken Kitchen 222 10th Street West, Bradenton 14 Months of MYP Membership for the price of 12! MYPower Luncheons give young professionals the opportunity to promote your business products and services and help It’s a great time to join MYP! MYP members find new customers for you! Membership has its benefits Cost: $15 for paid MYP members, $20 for all guests including free events and greater RSVP is required: Call Kimberly at 941-748-4842, ext. 139 exposure for you and your business. Next MYPower Lunch Date: Join now and enjoy 14 months of January 25, 2017 membership for the price of 12! 14 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | November Current 2016 MYP Networking Social Seasons 52
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November Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 15 Annual Retreat & Leadership Conference Helps Identify Priorities for 2017 More than 100 Chamber leaders who serve on our board of directors and committees, along with elected officials and representatives from key resource organizations, attended this year's Retreat. They spent two and a half days focused on important businesses and community issues. The agenda included panel discussions, keynote presentations, work sessions and opportunities for Chamber leaders to build relationships and esprit d'corps.
In 2017 our areas of focus will include advocacy, small business resources, education and workforce development, young professionals and member retention. All of these initiatives offer opportunities for Chamber members to be involved through committee service - it's vital to our success. You'll find a listing of these Leadership Initiatives in the 2017 Member Handbook & Benefits Guide, which will be mailed to all members in December.
These areas of focus complement our ongoing, comprehensive program of work. Your Chamber's mission of building a positive business environment while enhancing our community's quality of life drives everything we do.
If you would like more information on joining one of our 20+ committees and task forces, please call Bob Bartz, President of the Chamber, at 941-748-3411 or send him an email at [email protected].
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November Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 17 It was a SOLD OUT field for the Chamber’s 32nd Annual Golf Tournament Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors, Donors and Volunteers, and Congratulations to Our Winners!
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Tee Sponsors: 1st Manatee Bank • Air & Energy • Blalock Walters, P.A. Florida Power & Light • Manatee Physician Alliance – Bradenton • Manson Roofing Our fantastic Golf Committee: John Hanlon, Committee Chair • Paul Adamson, Florida Community Bank Jason Bartz, NDC Construction Co. • Brian Carter, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLC Travis Hullinger, Florida Blue • Sherman Kirkpatrick, Johnson Printing Karen Lamphier, Keller Williams on the Water • Jill McGarry, Blalock Walters, P.A. Debra Miskell, Doctors of Manatee • Tom Scholz, Kool Stuff Our friends at Bradenton Country Club who took great care of us: Terry Cross, General Manager • Brian Lake, Head Golf Professional Kelly Price, Sales Directory • And the entire Bradenton Country Club staff And our loyal and hard-working volunteers, without whom we could not have pulled this off! Normand Avoine • Dennise Berger • David Berube • Christy Cardillo • Rae Dowling Mike Fundurulic • Mark Gabrick • Gordon Green • Cindy Hunter • Debra Miskell Eric Peters • David Potter • Beth Trent • Dottie Turner • Tammy Zuknick And the entire Chamber Staff Congratulations to Our Tournament Champs: 1st Place Team: Cablish & Gentile, CPAs, LLC Jake Cablish Val Cablish Jim Gentile Bill Thompson
2nd Place Team: NDC Construction Co. Cameron Allen James Allen Brando Fetzek Adam Phillips
3rd Place Team: Bob Boast Volkswagon Steve Bierwirth Ariel Rodriguez Mike Shaughnessy Tim Shaughnessy
Hole-In-One No Hole-in-One this year Putting Contest Winner Greg Moye Closest to the Pin Winners James Allen Justin Hey Longest Drive Winners Men: Joe Esposito Women: Karisa Rhode
A special thank you to LeMoyne Johnson and Lily Sisay, Johnson PhotoImaging, for all the wonderful team photos captured on the greens! Tech TIPS Technology In Plain Speak by Kelly Lunsford, Entech 7 Key Elements of a Business Disaster Recovery Plan (and No, They Aren’t All Technology Related) Hurricane season is coming to a close Data continuity system Detailed asset inventory and while we’ve been pretty lucky the past As you create your disaster recovery In your disaster preparation plan, you few years, the threat of a major disaster is plan, you’ll want to explore exactly what should have a detailed inventory of something you should always be prepared your business requires in order to run. workstations, their components, servers, for. While it’s easy to become complacent You need to understand exactly what printers, scanners, phones, tablets and because disasters can be sparse, you do your organization needs operationally, other technologies that you and your need to start thinking pro actively about financially, with regard to supplies, and employees use on a daily basis. This will how you’re preparing your business for a with communications. Whether you’re a give you a quick reference for insurance potential major hurricane, fire, or even a large consumer business that needs to claims after a major disaster by providing pipe burst. Disasters can leave businesses fulfill shipments and communicate with your adjuster with a simple list (with photos) down for a few days even weeks, cutting their customers about those shipments or of any inventory you have. out phone service, electric and wiping a small business to business organization out servers and workstations. Ensuring with multiple employees – you should Pictures of the office and equipment that your assets, data and hardware are document what your needs are so that you (before and after prep) protected is only part of a disaster recovery can make the plans for backup, business In addition to the photos that you should plan – the rest is determining a process continuity and have a full understanding of have of individual inventory items, you’ll for how quickly you can be back up and the needs and logistics surrounding those want to take photos of the office and your running. Rather than scrambling to put the plans. equipment to prove that those items were pieces back together after a disaster, it’s actively in use by your employees and time to put a plan in place. Here are the that you took the necessary diligence to seven key elements of a business move your equipment out of harms way to disaster recovery plan. prepare for the storm.
Communication plan and Vendor communication and role assignments service restoration plan When it comes to a After a disaster, you’ll want to disaster, communication get back up and running as is the key to quickly as possible. Make everything. A plan is sure that you include vendor essential because it communication as part of your puts all employees plan. Check with your local on the same page power provided to assess the and clearly outlines likelihood for power surges all communication. or outages while damage is Documents should have repaired in the area. You’ll also all updated employee want to include checking with contact information your phone and internet providers and employees should on restoration and access. understand exactly what their role is in the days following the These considerations are a great disaster. Assignments like setting foundation for a complete disaster recovery up workstations, assessing damage, plan, but make sure that you are paying redirecting phones and other tasks will attention to the details within each section need assignments if you don’t have some of your plan. The logistics of testing sort of technical resource to help you sort backups and performing as many backups through everything. as possible before the storm are also Backup check important in addition to the grainy details Plan for your equipment Make sure that your backup is running of how you’ll communicate with vendors, It’s important you have a plan for how to and include running an additional full local account for your assets and ensure that protect your equipment when a major backup on all servers and data in your you’re back up and running as quickly as storm is approaching. You’ll need to get all disaster preparation plan. Run them as possible. If you’re a little overwhelmed in equipment off the floor, moved into a room far in advance as possible and make sure considering these details you can engage with no windows and wrapped securely that they’re backed up to a location that an external resource to help you put a in plastic so ensure that no water can get will not be impacted by the disaster. It is disaster plan in place. When disaster to the equipment. It’s obviously best to also prudent to place that backup on an strikes (and it most certainly will) you do not completely seal equipment to keep it safe external hard drive that you can take with have anyone to blame but yourself for not from flooding, but sometimes in cases of you off site, just as an additional measure being prepared to get your business back extreme flooding this isn’t an option. should anything happen. up and running. Will you be ready?
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More than 100 gifts, all generously donated by Chamber members, are handed out at the Chamber’s annual Holiday Coffee Club. This highly anticipated event is a fun way to celebrate the holiday season and spread some holiday cheer. Wednesday, December 14 Please consider donating a gift to our holiday gift-giving 7:30 – 9:30 AM extravaganza. To participate, contact Leigh Weger at [email protected] or 941-748-4842, ext. 122. Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 3rd Avenue West, Bradenton Be sure to mark your calendar for this jolly event. We’ll be celebrating the holiday season with great networking, SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: a delicious breakfast, heart-warming holiday entertainment, SPONSORED BY: and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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November Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 21 We Still Need YOU for Big Bank Theory
There is still time to volunteer! The Big Bank Theory teaches high school seniors the PRESENTED BY: importance of budgeting, saving money, and prioritizing spending decisions. During the program, students are engaged in a hands-on, real-life financial simulation that introduces them to the realities of being financially sensible while gaining valuable experience paying bills and making daily decisions that are essential to being a responsible adult. New Volunteer Volunteering is EASY and multiple days and times are available. Orientation The following dates and high Tuesday, November 14 schools are still available: 3:30 - 5:00 PM November 8 & 9 – Manatee November 17 & 18 – Lakewood Ranch Manatee Chamber’s Lakewood Ranch November 29 & 30 – Southeast Office at the McClure Center December 8 & 9 – Braden River To volunteer or for more From ensuring they have food, shelter information call Jahna at and transportation to those unexpected 941-748-4842, ext. 172 life occurrences, the Big Bank Theory is a or email at fun, active program that provides today’s [email protected]. students with a solid foundation for a bright financial future.
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22 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | November Current 2016 Natalie Almazan, Palmetto High School Junior Leadership Manatee Yazmin Alvarez, Palmetto High School Emily Atkinson, Palmetto High School Welcomes Class of 2016-2017 Kenny Brown, Palmetto High School Alessandra Carleton, Manatee High School The Junior Leadership Manatee Board of Directors is pleased to Grayson Ellis, Cardinal Mooney High School Lindsey Feikema, Bradenton Christian School announce the selection of the 2016-2017 Junior Leadership Manatee Scott Fosser, Palmetto High School class. Junior Leadership Manatee is a program for teens interested in Abigayle Fritz, Manatee High School becoming community leaders. The program consists of six monthly Sophia Galati, Manatee High School sessions that expose teens to our county’s business and government Joanne Gigliotti, Braden River High School resources and gives them an opportunity to meet our local leaders Abigail Hann, Palmetto High School to discuss current issues affecting our community. For more information about Junior Hailey Heagaety, Manatee High School Leadership Manatee, please visit the website or email [email protected]. James Heagaety, Manatee High School Liliana Henriquez, Palmetto High School Marissa Hudson, Palmetto High School Ashton Johnson, Manatee High School Matthew Klepper, Palmetto High School Catherine Leavy, Manatee High School Zachary Mayer, Bradenton Christian School Lily Meadows, Bradenton Christian School Madeline Oliszewski, Manatee High School Yesenia Perez-Perez, Palmetto High School Celina Roman, Manatee High School Laura Ruiz, Palmetto High School Caroline Rulon, Bradenton Christian School Andrew Schewe, Bradenton Christian School Savannah Schwarz, Palmetto High School Allysa Kaye Tumanda, Manatee High School Jovan Vasquez, Manatee High School Joseph Vorbeck, Manatee High School Hannah Vreman, Bradenton Christian School Marisol Yepis, Bayshore High School
November Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 23 Bagels & Benefits Member Reception 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. Let us help you take full advantage of your membership.
All members are welcome! Seating is limited. RSVP requested. Small Business Expo Thursday, December 1 November 14 • 9:00 - 11:00 AM 7:45 AM Cost to Attend: FREE Manatee Chamber of Commerce Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center Manatee Central Library 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch Sponsored by 1301 Barcarotta Boulevard West Bradenton Register online at The Chamber is partnering with Manatee ManateeChamber.com/Events County Redevelopment & Economic Development to help show our appreciation For more information, contact Kimberly Kramer for the tremendous value small businesses at [email protected] or bring to our community and in support of 941-748-4842, ext. 139 Small Business Saturday being held on November 28. This FREE Small Business Expo will host exhibitors in all areas of small business development including financial, marketing, workforce recruiting and training.
This is a great opportunity to: Network with small business peers.
Learn about products and services that could benefit your business.
Gain invaluable industry insights.
24 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | November Current 2016 Maximize Your Visibility with Business Leaders
Each year we celebrate the many outstanding achievements of the past year, and honor the hundreds of members who contribute to our success. Take advantage of sponsorship opportunities that 54th Annual Dinner heighten your visibility with several hundred business leaders. February 2, 2017 Feté Ballroom at Polo Grill & Bar Join us as we honor Outgoing Chairman Trudy Moon, Air & Energy, and welcome Incoming Chairman Kevin DiLallo, Manatee Memorial Hospital, and show our appreciation to our members who invest in Secure Your local business growth and prosperity. Sponsorship Now! This sell-out event is not to be missed!
For business promotion, contact Kim Dalglish at [email protected] or 941-748-4842, ext. 121.
Register online at ManateeChamber.com/AnnualDinner
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.
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November Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 25 ribbon cuttings
99 Calls Centerstone Corner Store on 5th Grand Opening Expansion Grand Opening 842 62nd St. Cir. E., #103 2020 26th Ave. E. 4515 5th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34208 Bradenton, FL 34205 Bradenton, FL 34207 800-717-4669 941-782-4150 941-251-7182 99calls.com centerstoneflorida.org
Fashion Trade Bo-Tique Home Helpers of Bradenton Humane Society of Manatee County - Grand Opening New Location Pet Health Center 8734 E. State Rd. 70 4230 59th St. W., Ste. C Grand Opening Bradenton, FL 34202 Bradenton, FL 34209 2415 14th St W. 941-216-3660 941-999-1960 Bradenton, FL 34205 FashionTradeBotique.com homehelpershomecare.com/bradenton 941-747-8808 humanemanatee.org/clinic
Keke's Breakfast Café Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Grand Opening Renovation 1121 Cortez Rd. W. 8120 Lakewood Ranch Main Street Bradenton, FL 34207 Suite 201 941-345-4463 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 kekes.com 941-907-0168 raymondjames.com/brucebody
26 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | November Current 2016 We had fabulous participation at the Inaugural Culinary Crawl. Thank you to all of our participating restaurants for the fantastic eats and drinks.
It’s time to hone your sharp-shooting skills and gather your teammates for the 4th Annual Manatee Chamber of Commerce Sporting Clays Fun Shoot. Experienced and beginning shooters will enjoy a 50-clay tournament, a delicious Cowboy Cookout, goody bags, raffle prizes, and awards for the top teams and the highest scoring individual shooters.
Friday, January 27, 2017 12:00 – 3:00 PM Ancient Oak Gun Club 16800 SR 64 East • Lakewood Ranch
For more information or to register, please visit ManateeChamber.com/SportingClays
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November Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 27 new members
Albright Landscaping, Inc. Bloom Financial & Business Consultants Conditioned Air 7404 91st St. E. 4916 26th St. W., Ste. 154 1040 Knights Trail, Unit A Palmetto, FL 34221 Bradenton, FL 34207 North Venice, FL 34275 albrightlandscaping.com makemycompanybloom.com conditionedair.com (727) 526-8835 (941) 962-2516 (941) 893-6450 Lawn and Landscape Contractors Financial Planning and Services Air Conditioning and Heating Contractors and Maintenance Bravo Cleaning Services, LLC The Corner Store on 5th Amazing Lash Studio bravocleanllc.com 4515 5th St. W. 5275 University Pkwy., #130 (941) 301-7790 Bradenton, FL 34207 Bradenton, FL 34201 Cleaning - Commercial or Residential (941) 251-7182 amazinglashstudio.com Grocery Stores (941) 216-1120 The Broach School Permanent Make-up and Eyelash Extension 2615 26th St. W. Crystal's Tattoos Specialists Bradenton, FL 34205 3239 14th St. W. broachschool.org Bradenton, FL 34205 Apex Tree and Landscape (941) 751-2525 CrystalzTatz.com 12925 River Road Schools and Education (941) 708-5322 Myakka, FL 34251 Tattoos and Piercings apextreeandlandscape.com C&S Design & Construction, LLC (941) 400-8652 2824 74th St. W. Cupcake Delights, Inc. Tree Services Bradenton, FL 34209 3324 E. Bay Dr. (941) 713-5012 Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Berkshire Hathaway - Darryl Siemer Contractors, Builders and Developers cupcakedelights.com 6314 Glenn Abbey (941) 779-2253 Bradenton, FL 34202 Carrabba's Italian Grill Bakeries bhhsflpcommercial.com 2106 Cortez Rd. W. (321) 278-9809 Bradenton, FL 34207 Dojo Martial Arts & Awesome Youth Sports Real Estate - Commercial carrabbas.com 5917 Manatee Ave. W., Ste. 101 (941) 755-7712 Bradenton, FL 34209 Birdrock Taco Shack Restaurants, Cafes and Taverns dojofl.com 1004 10th Ave. W. (941) 807-1734 Bradenton, FL 34205 C'est La Vie Martial Arts and Fitness Centers birdrocktacoshack.com 8527 Cooper Creek Blvd. (941) 545-9966 Bradenton, FL 34201 DryPro Restaurants, Cafes and Taverns cestlaviesarasota.com 8466 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., #182 (941) 350-5611 Sarasota, FL 34243 The Black Dog Restaurants, Cafes and Taverns calldrypronow.com 386 St. Armands Circle (941) 705-5135 Sarasota, FL 34236 Water, Flood and Disaster Damage TheBlackDog.com Department and Retail Stores Exit Buyers & Sellers Realty ExitBuyersandSellersRealty.com (941) 357-6997 Real Estate - Residential Are you invisible on the Fashion Trade Bo-Tique 8734 E. State Rd. 70 SEARCH Bradenton, FL 34202 FashionTradeBotique.com ENGINES? (941) 216-3660 Increase your Consignment Shops exposure! Feeding Empty Little Tummies 936 14th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 feltinc.org (941) 896-7870 941-753-7574 Non-Profit Organizations 9115 58th Drive East Bradenton FL 34202 Proud 2011 Chamber Business of the Year
28 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | November Current 2016 Fifth Third Bank Havoline Xpress Lube - 14th Street Kahwa Coffee - Sarasota 410 Cortez Rd. W. 6606 14th St. W. 1487 2nd Street E. Bradenton, FL 34207 Bradenton, FL 34207 Sarasota, FL 34236 53.com havolinequicklube.com kahwacoffee.com (941) 739-1500 (941) 758-8398 (941) 203-8971 Banks and Banking Automotive Repair and Parts Coffee Shops
Fifth Third Bank - 53rd Avenue Havoline Xpress Lube - Cortez Keke's Breakfast Cafe 5305 26th St. W. 5202 Cortez Rd. W. 1121 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34207 Bradenton, FL 34210 Bradenton, FL 34207 53.com havolinequicklube.com kekes.com (941) 727-2500 (941) 795-6446 (941) 345-4463 Banks and Banking Automotive Repair and Parts Restaurants, Cafes and Taverns
Fifth Third Bank - 66th & Cortez Heartwood Retreat Center Kimons Trimming, Landscaping and 6550 Cortez Rd. W. 17507 Waterline Rd. Designs Bradenton, FL 34210 Bradenton, FL 34212 PO Box 14665 53.com heartwoodretreatcenter.com Bradenton, FL 34280 (941) 792-5000 (941) 745-5719 (941) 999-0843 Banks and Banking Yoga Instruction Lawn and Landscape Contractors and Main- tenance Fifth Third Bank - Braden River Plaza Homewatch CareGivers of Lakewood 4630 E. State Road 64 Ranch Lakewood Ranch Endodontics Bradenton, FL 34208 9015 Town Center Parkway, #104 5485 Lena Road 53.com Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 Bradenton, FL 34211 (941) 747-1920 (941) 213-7070 lakewoodranchendodontics.com Banks and Banking Companion and Homemaker Services (941) 896-4915 Dentists Fifth Third Bank - DeSoto Square Hudson Harbor Chiropractic 410 Cortez Rd. W. 6220 Manatee Ave. W., Ste. 204 Bradenton, FL 34207 Bradenton, FL 34209 53.com hudsonharborchiro.com (941) 739-1500 (941) 761-1100 Banks and Banking Chiropractors
Fifth Third Bank - Manatee Avenue Ian Black Real Estate, LLC 6601 Manatee Ave. W. 1 S. School Ave., Ste. 600 Bradenton, FL 34209 Sarasota, FL 34237 53.com ian-black.com (941) 795-2320 (941) 906-8688 Banks and Banking Real Estate - Commercial
Fifth Third Bank - US 301 & Chin International Sign Company 11215 US Hwy. 301 N. 1310 12th St. E. Parrish, FL 34219 Palmetto, FL 34221 53.com (727) 541-5573 (941) 981-4004 Sign Shops, Service and Installation Banks and Banking Johnson Homes of West Florida Gregg Taylor johnsonhomesinc.net 4820 Heinman Cv. (941) 747-6165 Palmetto, FL 34221 Contractors, Builders and Developers johnmaxwellgroup.com/greggtaylor (410) 459-3012 JSA Medical Group – (Parkway) Business Consultants and Coaches 2415 University Pkwy., Bldg. 3, Ste. 112 Sarasota, FL 34243 H & R Block JSAHealthcare.com 613 Cortez Rd. W. (941) 210-4570 Bradenton, FL 34207 Physicians HRBlock.com (941) 751-1040 Kahwa Coffee Tax Preparation and Consulting 8317 Market St. Bradenton, FL 34202 kahwacoffee.com (941) 351-1551 Coffee Shops
November Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 29 Manatee Gun & Archery Club, Inc. Powerhouse Row & Fitness United Drone Services, LLC 1805 Logue Road 11538 Palmbrush Trail 1001 3rd Ave. W., Ste. 360 Myakka City, FL 34251 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 Bradenton, FL 34205 manateegunclub.com powerhouserow.fitness uniteddroneservices.com (941) 322-0055 Fitness Training and Exercise Photography - Photographers Shooting Ranges Richardson Retirement Solutions University of Florida Strengthening Manatee River Financial Group 501 Village Green Pkwy., Ste. 5 Marriage and Relationship Training manateeriverfinancial.com Bradenton, FL 34209 Program (941) 962-8202 RichardsonRetirementSolutions.com smartcouples.org Financial Planning and Services (941) 251-9916 (941) 722-4524 Financial Planning and Services Non-Profit Organizations Montgomery Air Conditioning 8466 Lockwood Ridge Rd., #230 Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery Venture Landscape & Tree Sarasota, FL 34243 6202 US Hwy. 301 N. 2349 Myakka Road (941) 747-6265 Ellenton, FL 34222 Sarasota, FL 34240 Air Conditioning and Heating Contractors (941) 417-2730 (941) 929-8006 Bakeries Lawn and Landscape Contractors and OAI Visual Branding Maintenance 4545 W. Hillsborough Ave. Solutions Insurance Tampa, FL 33614 1110 Pinellas Bayway Waterline Marina Resort & Beach Club, oaicorp.com St. Petersburg, FL 33715 Autograph Collection (813) 888-8796 solutionsinsurancecorp.com 5325 Marina Drive Advertising, Marketing and (727) 216-9661, ext. 101 Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Public Relations Insurance waterlineresort.com (844) 863-9443 Patron Financial Group Storage Now Hotels and Motels PO Box 14094 5246 Lena Rd. Bradenton, FL 34280 Bradenton, FL 34211 West Florida Home Inspections patronfinancialgroup.com storagenowfl.com 5351 Gulf Dr., Ste. 1 (941) 567-0734 (941) 213-9277 Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Services Storage and Warehousing WFHInspect.com (941) 757-3696 Paymaxx Pro Textmaxx Pro Inspection - Building, Home, Structural, 2601 Cattlemen Rd., Ste. 200 2601 Cattlemen Rd., Ste. 200 Wind Mitigation Sarasota, FL 34232 Sarasota, FL 34232 textmaxxpro.com textmaxxpro.com (941) 371-7999 (941) 371-7999 renewing Credit Card and Merchant Services, Text Messaging Services Payment Processing Tidbits of Manatee County Pinnacle Chiropractic PO Box 235 members 8450 Cooper Creek Blvd., Ste. 104 Cortez, FL 34215 2008 – 8 Years Bradenton, FL 34201 ManateeSunshine.com Last 7 Studios pinnaclesarasota.com (941) 704-7173 (941) 822-8828 Publishing 2015 – 1 Year Chiropractors 1420AM WBRD Direct Auto & Life Insurance Papa John's Pizza Lakewood Ranch Tri County Air Conditioning & Heating
30 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | November Current 2016 business after hours
Livingston's Billiards is a three-generation family-owned, local business celebrating 27 years in Manatee County providing a fun environment for all ages. Located just south of Cortez Road on U.S. 41, it boasts 34 pool tables, including snooker and carom, a pro shop and a bar serving beer, wine and light food. A private, smoke-free room is available for business or personal parties. They are now scheduling for the holidays.
The billiard parlor has become a local amusement icon and is a place where one will feel comfortable bringing their family. Livingston's hosts leagues and tournaments in addition to casual play. There is something for everyone from the skilled player wanting good competition to the novice having fun with friends.
Livingston's Billiards has won the Bradenton Herald People's Choice Award for Best Place to Play Pool several times and will be a great place to play pool in Manatee County for years to come. Live a little at Livingston's!
LIVINGSTON'S BILLIARDS 4828 14th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207 941-753-6692
November Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 31 coffee club
PACE Center for Girls of Manatee County is part of a Florida-based network of 19 PACE Centers serving middle and high school aged girls who are deemed at-risk for juvenile delinquency and vulnerable to sex trafficking. PACE’s mission is to provide girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy. PACE values all girls, believing each one deserves an opportunity to find her voice, achieve her potential and celebrate a life defined by responsibility, dignity, serenity and grace. Since inception in 1985, PACE has helped more than 39,000 girls change their life trajectory and chart a path toward success.
Reyna M., who shared her story at the Chamber Breakfast, is a perfect example of a PACE Manatee success story. At PACE, she gained confidence and learned to advocate for herself. The first in her family to graduate, Reyna asked if she could address the audience after her graduation ceremony in August. “Look at me,” she shared with those in attendance while still wearing her cap and gown. “Everyone told me I should just drop out; that I would never be more than a farm worker. But look at me now! I did it, and you can too.” Never afraid of hard work, Reyna completed her education while working her way up to management at McDonald’s. Next month she will be moving to the McDonald’s Corporate office in Tampa and beginning college in the spring - determined to be successful and use her voice to influence others.
To learn more about PACE, please visit our website at PaceCenter.org or follow us on Facebook, “PACE Manatee.”
PACE Center for Girls of Manatee County 3508 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205 PaceCenter.org • 941-751-4566
32 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | November Current 2016 member news Centerstone announced that Mary Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Ruiz, chief executive officer of its Florida announces David Zaccagnino has recently joined its staff as operations, will retire after nearly 30 years a Financial Advisor. with the organization. Melissa Larkin- Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court and Skinner, chief clinical officer, will become Comptroller, Angelina "Angel" Colonneso, has been awarded interim CEO upon Ruiz’s retirement at the with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial end of the year. Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association Manatee County announced Joshua of the United States and Canada for the 37th consecutive T. Barnett has been hired as the County’s year, This is the highest form of recognition in the area of new Health Care Services Manager. He governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its joins a Human Services Division to lead attainment represents a significant accomplishment by Manatee County’s Community Health Care government and its management. Initiative and to serve as the County’s staff Coastal Printing, Inc. is excited to be recognized by liaison to the Health Care Advisory Board. The Printing Association of Florida as one of Florida’s top Lee Magnet Middle School is proud printing and graphic communication firms in the recent 2016 to announce that Social Studies teacher, Florida Print Awards competition. Coastal Printing received 5 Jason Memmer, has been awarded the Best of Category awards that were submitted to the National Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Premier Printing Awards and received two Certificates of prestigious Excellence in Education Award. Merit, and one Award of Recognition. The award is given out every other year to Jennette Properties is excited to announce that Kathy 25 teachers across the U.S. in recognition Smith has joined its team. Kathy is a Real Estate Agent for their innovative teaching techniques and specializing in Leasing & Property Management in Sarasota contributions to student learning. A press County and has over 20 years experience in the real estate release states, “It is abundantly clear from business. the videos you provided that your students enjoy dynamic lessons and learning Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast opportunities which challenge them to is proud to announce its Big Brother and Big Sister of the think outside the box.” It also recognizes Year. Congratulations to Mrs. Sharon Knapp and Mr. Marvin Mr. Memmer for his devotion to making Kadesh! learning fun. All Faiths Food Bank has been awarded $56,522 through the Edward Henry Does your Lyman Charitable Fund of the Community EMAIL MARKETING Foundation of Sarasota County. The funds will be used for the fleet maintenance, Make an impact? repair and general costs associated with the operation of collecting and distributing Punch up more than 8 million pounds of food each your message! year. Center For Sight, a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice with seven locations in Southwest Florida, is pleased to welcome 941-753-7574 Kalie Kosek, Certified Physician Assistant 9115 58th Drive East (PA-C), to the cosmetic facial surgery team Bradenton FL 34202 at Center For Sight. Kosek will work under Proud 2011 Chamber Business of the Year the supervision of Dr. John Fezza, Cosmetic Facial Surgeon. Your ~ Real Estate Sales Easter Seals Southwest Florida ~ Vacation Rentals has been selected by The Lakewood Ranch Perfect ~ Property Management Community Fund as the recipient of a Florida $5,000 grant. The funds will provide support for Project Rainbow, a respite care program Lifestyle that offers home-based care for families in Begins with Lakewood Ranch with disabled children. 941.779.0304 Duncan. teamduncan.com
November Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 33 Network & Connect calendar Learn Something New Tues. 1 Big Bank Theory 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Palmetto High School BBC Advisory Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Bradenton Board Room Business After Hours 5:00 - 7:00 PM Liberty Tax Service
NOVEMBER Wed. 2 Big Bank Theory 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Palmetto High School Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Riverhouse Reef & Grill Healthcare Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Bradenton Board Room Thur. 3 Big Bank Theory 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Bayshore High School TechXpo 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Fri. 4 Big Bank Theory 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Bayshore High School Small Business Council Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Bradenton Board Room Tues. 8 Election Day Big Bank Theory 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Manatee High School Wed. 9 Big Bank Theory 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Manatee High School Leadership Manatee Agriculture Day Chamber Expo 5:00 - 8:00 PM Bradenton Area Convention Ctr. Thurs. 10 Technology Committee Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 PM Bradenton Board Room MYP Fall Funk & Live Music Event 5:00 PM Ace's Live Fri. 11 VETERAN'S DAY - OFFICE CLOSED Big Bank Theory New Volunteer Orientation 3:30 - 5:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Wed. 16 Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Fratello's Thurs. 17 Big Bank Theory 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Lakewood Ranch High School Coffee Club 7:45 - 9:00 AM Fidelity Bank Fri. 18 Big Bank Theory 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Lakewood Ranch High School Natural Resources Committee Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Bradenton Board Room Chamber Friends Committee Meeting 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Bradenton Board Room Wed.. 23 Chamber Executive Committee Meeting 8:00 -9:00 AM Bradenton Board Room Thurs. 24 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - OFFICE CLOSED Fri. 25 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - OFFICE CLOSED Mon. 28 Luncheon with FDOT Secretary Boxold 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM Renaissance on 9th Tues. 29 Big Bank Theory 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Southeast High School Board of Director's Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Wed. 30 Big Bank Theory 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Southeast High School MYP Community Service Project 3:00 - 8:30 PM Boys & Girls Club Tree Lot Infill Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Bradenton Board Room
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