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June 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 Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation...... Carol Probstfeld, PhD, State College of Florida MAILING ADDRESS President | CEO...... Jacki Dezelski, Manatee Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 321 Bradenton, FL 34206-0321 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jason Bartz, NDC Construction Company Stewart Moon, Jr., Air & Energy Sean Murphy, Beach Bistro BRADENTON OFFICE Kevin Baylor, Suncoast Business Technologies John Nash, Osceola Pines-Timber ND Richard Bedford, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc. 2 FLOOR - BANK OF THE OZARKS Jennifer Bencie, MD, Florida Dept. of Health - Manatee Jeffrey Nickse, Accurate Benefit Solutions, LLC 1901 Manatee Avenue West Bruce Body, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Bruce Patneaude, IMG Academy Bradenton, FL 34205 Shirley Bryant, Mayor, City of Palmetto (Ex Officio) Fredrick Piccolo, Sarasota Bradenton International Phone: 941-748-3411 Carlos Buqueras, Port Manatee (Ex Officio) Airport (Ex Officio) Jeff Podobnik, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club Fax: 941-745-1877 Brian Carter, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLC Bill Colgate, MD, MCR Health Services, Inc. Wayne Poston, Mayor, City of Bradenton Janelle Esposito, Esposito Law Group, P.A. (Ex Officio) LAKEWOOD RANCH OFFICE Diana Greene, PhD, School District of Manatee Dennis Ragosta, Southwest Florida Water AT THE MCCLURE CENTER County (Ex Officio) Management District (Ex Officio) 4215 Concept Court Darren Haimer, Bradenton Herald Teresa Rawe, MD,TeamHealth William Robinson, Blalock Walters, P.A. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 Steve Hall, Alltrust Insurance Chris Sharek, Sharek Solutions, Inc. Phone: 941-748-3411 Sharon Hillstrom, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation Vicki Silver, Feld Entertainment, Inc. Fax: 941-745-1877 Karen Holbrook, PhD, University of South Florida Kay-lynne Taylor, New College of Florida (Ex Officio) Sarasota-Manatee (Ex Officio) Brian Thomas, State College of Florida (Ex Officio) [email protected] Ed Hunzeker, Manatee Co. Government (Ex Officio) Priscilla Whisenant Trace, Commissioner, Manatee County Government (Ex Officio) ManateeChamber.com Charlie Kennedy, School District of Manatee County (Ex Officio) Doug Van Dyke, Leadership Simplified Karen LaPensee, LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air Kerry Ward, Bank of the Ozarks MISSION: 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, 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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4 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | June Current 2018 contents FEATURES IN EVERY ISSUE

6 Membership Matters 8 Platinum Spotlight: • Is Your Business Profile Up to Date? MCR Health Services 7 Advocacy 13 Better Business Council (BBC) • Growth Brings Exciting Development 14 Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) Projects and Increased Advocacy for Workforce Housing 21 Chairman's Circle

9 6th Annual Champions of Healthcare 22 April Coffee Club Awards - June 28 23 May Business After Hours • Nominees and Finalists Announced • Reserve Your Table or Seat and 24 Welcome New Members Celebrate These Champions 26 Biscuits & Benefits Member Reception 10 Chamber Welcomes Newest Team Member Erica Massey 27 Power Connection Events 28 Ribbon Cutting Celebrations 11 Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading 29 Member News Save the Date for the 28th Annual 30 Calendar of Events & Meetings Business and Education Partnership Awards Breakfast

12 Cover Story: 3rd Annual Culinary Crawl

16 Congratulations 2017-2018 Leadership Manatee Graduates EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF 18 Public Policy Event Terri Behling, Vice President, Workforce and Community Development...... [email protected], ext. 172 • Headliners Lunch: Kim Dalglish, Vice President, Membership...... [email protected], ext. 121 Dr. Karen Holbrook Regional Jacki Dezelski, IOM, President | CEO...... [email protected], ext. 131 Chancellor, USF Sarasota-Manatee spotlight Tim Estep, Member Engagement Manager...... [email protected], ext. 275 Phill Baker Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative...... [email protected], ext. 241 18 Small Business Resources Michael Gallen, Esq., Vice Pres., Public Policy & Small Business...... [email protected], ext. 124 • Seminar: Facebook Ads - Boyd Insurance & Carole Guevara, Information Specialist...... [email protected], ext. 200 Tips, Tricks and How-Tos Investment Services, Inc. Kimberly Henley, Program & Events Manager...... [email protected], ext. 139 • Employment Law Seminar Erica Massey, Exec. Assistant, Public Policy & Small Business...... [email protected], ext. 123 Vice Chairman, Public Policy & Small Business th Carey Miller, Office Administrator...... [email protected], ext. 113 19 39 Annual Manatee Small Business Cara Misiewicz, Executive Assistant, Membership Development...... [email protected], ext. 122 of the Year Awards Reba Parrish, Information Specialist...... [email protected], ext. 100 • Submit Your Nominations by June 15 Pencil, Pen, or Stylus? Forced to use a pen, prefer a pencil Dawn Plavak, Better Business Council Manager...... [email protected], ext. 114 20 Travel with the Chamber Early Bird or Night Owl? Early bird Cheryl Richert, Controller of Finance...... [email protected], ext. 115 • Northern Italy & Switzerland Favorite Meal: Red beans and rice Michele Slaughter, Creative Services Manager...... [email protected], ext. 116 • South Africa Favorite App: Sailflow • Iceland On Your Reading List: “Come Rack, Come Rope" (Benson) 27 Last Chance to Get Your Business Favorite Manatee County Spot: 85’ under water on a beautiful ledge "On the Map" Career in Your Next Life: Veterinarian What Tugs at Your Heart: The issue of ‘life’ Best Business Advice You’ve Received: Be in it for the long haul - integrity will get you there

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June Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 5 membership matters

Is Your Business Profile Up-to-Date? Last Year There Were 74,828 Searches of the Chamber's Online Directory

With your Chamber membership, you are encouraged to include detailed information about your business in our online directory. We’ve created a robust platform to help current and future customers find you online, and with your help we can make it even better. Want More Review your online listing today and make sure we have the most up-to-date information. Exposure? There's likely more you can take advantage of to help us market you even more effectively. Last year there were more than 70,000 online searches of our directory by consumers. Enhance your online Company Information – Is your contact information up-to-date? directory listing with a Mini-Max Web upgrade: Business Description – You can have up to 300 characters in your description, which is likely far more than you included when you initially joined the Chamber. Enhance your ¾¾Logo included with listing description and ive consumers more information. ¾¾Expanded 1600 character Online Business Categories – We will include your business listing in up to three business description directory categories. Is there more than one category that fits your business? ¾¾200 character search display results Add Your Employees – With your business membership, all of your employees are ¾¾100 character hours of members. Provide names and email addresses for all employees you would like to stay connected with the Chamber. They can all help represent your business at Chamber events operation and take advantage of your membership benefits. ¾¾200 character driving directions Days and Hours of Operation – Let everyone know when you are open for business. ¾¾Five sets of 120 character additional bulleted Driving Directions – it is important that customers know how to find you. Include descriptions driving directions within your listing. ¾¾Unlimited keywords Keywords for Search Engine Optimization – Your SEO keywords are the words ¾¾Photo gallery and phrases that best describe your business and help connect searchers to your website. ¾¾Embedded video Keywords are one of the main elements of SEO. Give us up to 240 characters of keywords so ¾ we can help make your business stand out. ¾Links to your social media For more information, call Carey Miller, Log In and Get Started! – Your business profile is easy to update! Log in to your member 941-748-4842, ext. 113 or account via ManateeChamber.com and edit away, or email your information to Carey at [email protected] [email protected] and we’ll be happy to update for you. Display Your Marketing Materials in Both Chamber Lobbies Want even more reach and visibility? Be sure to provide us with your marketing brochures or business cards to place in both Chamber lobbies. With more than 25,000 members, residents, and visitors stopping by, we want to make sure they have access to your company's information. public policy

Growth Brings Exciting Development Projects and Increased Advocacy for Workforce Housing

Manatee County is growing, and fast. From July 2010 through July 2017, the County added more than 60,000 residents – and it’s not stopping. In 2017, the Manatee-Sarasota region ranked as the 10th fastest-growing metropolitan area in the U.S. These growth trends were highlighted at the Chamber’s most recent Headliner’s Luncheon, with speakers Karla Owens, Development Services Director with the City of Palmetto; Carl Callahan, City of Bradenton Administrator & Director, Economic Development Department; and Rex Jensen, President and CEO, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch (SMR). In summary, we are developing in the Karla Owens, Carl Callahan, Rex Jensen, Phill Baker, and Jacki Dezelski east and redeveloping in the west. shared, in addition to a sneak peek of the Government plays a key role, but it is not the Ms. Owens detailed a number of major northeast development and the lakeside solution. This complicated issue requires a projects under way in Palmetto, including village at Waterside. It’s no wonder SMR is the multifaceted, strategic approach, leveraging the Sanctuary Cove development, enhanced third fastest-selling community in the U.S. public-private partnerships, public policy downtown streetscape, the Rails to Trails changes, and more. The Manatee Board of plan, new businesses, and reviving a historic This progress is critical, creating new economic County Commissioners (BOCC) is on the landmark with the “Sea Horse” project on the opportunity and enhancing the community’s cusp of adopting significant changes to the pier. Upcoming projects include discussion quality of life. It’s important to note the City County Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) regarding a new city center, hotel and of Bradenton, City of Palmetto, and Lakewood and Land Development Code (LDC) to offer apartment complex, and an invitation to Ranch have workforce/affordable housing opportunities for higher density, affordable negotiate for the development of a key parcel projects under way. As we continue to grow housing options. Similar to the award at Riverside Drive and Eighth Avenue. and the business community expands, we winning Chamber-backed Urban Corridors must continue to work toward solutions to Amendments adopted by Manatee County Mr. Callahan provided an update on projects address housing for our workforce. last year, the proposed changes will apply that will significantly change the footprint of county wide and seek to increase density downtown Bradenton, noting, “it all started The lack of affordable housing stock and the and encourage mixed-use development at with SUNZ Insurance bringing 150 jobs obstacles this creates for our businesses to activity nodes while providing a shorter, less downtown.” These projects include a new attract and retain talent has been a common expensive, more predictable development hotel, expansion of the Twin Dolphin Marina, concern at recent Chamber roundtables and review and approval process. South Florida Museum expansion, River the Chamber’s Leadership Retreat. Advocating Walk East expansion, enhanced downtown for diverse housing options for our community’s The first step is for the County to adopt streetscape, and the new multi-use parking workforce is a Chamber priority. The Chamber’s recommended Process Improvements to the garage project that will include new space for Infill Committee and Attainable Housing Task Comp Plan. This is expected to be completed by the Chamber's Bradenton operations. Force continue efforts to address this critical early fall and will be followed by amendments issue by facilitating dialogue between key to the LDC later this year. If you would like Mr. Jensen engaged the audience with insight stakeholders, elected officials, government to lend your voice and join the Chamber in on “where we’ve come from, and where we're staff, and business and organization leaders. supporting workforce-housing solutions, lease going” in Lakewood Ranch. His historical attend the public meetings listed below. account of the award-winning planned development in East County underscores the tremendous population boom we’re Proposed Comp Plan Changes Impacting Workforce Housing: experiencing. It was no surprise as the BOCC Transmittal Public Hearing - Thursday, June 7 Chamber continues to see even more people coming to our Lakewood Ranch office. Plans Adoption Public Hearing – Thursday, September 6 for an I-75 overpass at Cattlemen Road were Meetings are held at the Manatee County Administration Building, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, First Floor Chambers MCR HEALTH SERVICES MCR HEALTHWE ARE HERE SERVICES FOR YOU! WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

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We received more than 60 outstanding nominations of deserving individuals, businesses, programs, and organizations for the 6th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards. Now, help us celebrate all that they do to contribute to the health of our community.

Last year's awards event was attended by more than 300 business, healthcare and community leaders, which offered a fantastic networking opportunity. You may secure a table sponsorship or individual seats. RESERVATIONS: ManateeChamber.com/HealthcareAwards or 941-748-4842, ext. 113

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Youth Volunteer Award Winner Karen Liebert, MD, Manatee GYN Kiarra Louis, Southeast High School PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Finalists in Seven Categories Listed Below ~ Winners in These Categories Will Be Revealed at the 6th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards Breakfast on June 28 SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR: Physician - Finalists Individual of Merit - Finalists •• Sean Castellucci DO, Urology Partners •• Jennifer Bencie MD, RPVI, Florida •• Daniel Lamar MD, Coastal Orthopedics Department of Health, Manatee County •• Thomas Morrish MD, ENT Associates •• Joshua Barnett, Manatee County Government Nurse – Finalists •• Joseph Pecoraro MD, Premier Medicine •• Jennifer Brown BSN, Manatee Diagnostic MAJOR MEDIA SPONSOR: Center Institution/Program - Finalists •• Nathan Hansen RN, DNP, CNE, Blake Medical •• Manatee Technical College, Emergency Center Medical Services •• Rose Porter RN, DNP, CNE, MCR Health •• School District of Manatee County, HOSA - Services Future Health Professionals •• Florida Department of Health Manatee Co., Allied Health Professional – Finalists Manatee County Medical Reserve Corps PROGRAM SPONSOR: A/V SPONSOR: •• Michael Harnish, Manatee Healthcare System Innovation/Research - Finalists •• Annette Larkin, Happy Cubs •• Blake Medical Center, Cultured Epidermal •• Melissa Larkin-Skinner, Centerstone of Autographs for Burn Patients Florida •• John Sylvester MD, 21st Century Oncology •• Manatee Memorial Hospital, Opioid CORPORATE SPONSORS: Adult Volunteer – Finalists Alternative Program •• Leland Brand, Blake Medical Center •• Deon Burns, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center •• Marquell Simmons, Healthy Teens Coalition of Manatee County, Inc.

Nominees •• Cheryl Albright, Soul to Soul Yoga, LLC •• Patrick Patterson, State College of Florida, •• Edgardo J. Aponte, MD, OB-GYN Women's Manatee-Sarasota Centre of Lakewood Ranch •• Jessly Santiago-Walker, CAN Community •• Kimberly Bastin, State College of Florida, Health Manatee-Sarasota •• Barry Sukoneck, DDS, Turning Points •• Sue Fox, The Alzheimer's Association - •• Florida Research Institute/Florida, Digestive Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Health Specialists •• Leanne Gilliland, Selah Freedom, Inc. •• Florida Surgical Clinic •• Andrea Hayes, Blake Medical Center •• HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, •• Debbie Horvath, EasterSeals Amputee Program •• Nidia Juarbe, Tidewell Hospice •• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Sarasota •• Jenna Kazil, MD, RPVI, Florida Surgical Clinic Chapter, Healthy Kappa's •• Dr. Cathy King, RN, DNP, CNE, State College •• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine •• State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota •• Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Biotechnology Program, Natural Sciences •• Remy Lonzo, Manatee High School •• Manatee Memorial Hospital, Wound Care Department •• Joshua Mail, MD, The Eye Associates and Hyperbaric Treatment Program •• University of South Florida Sarasota- •• Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's Manatee, Nursing Program Chamber Welcomes New Team Member ERICA MASSEY Executive Assistant, Public Policy & Small Business [email protected] | 941-748-4842, ext. 123

Erica joins us as the Executive Assistant for our Public Policy & Small Business division. She brings with her a love for our community and more than a decade of professional support experience. We welcome her to the Chamber family.

You will get to know Erica soon, as she will be your key contact for our monthly Headliners Luncheons, small business seminars and workshops, Legislative Roundtables, all Public Policy & Small Business Committees, and ther key initiatives.

Erica was born and raised in Bradenton, attended Bayshore High School, and has a BA degree from the University of Florida. She enjoys spending time with her husband, young son, and greyhound. On the weekends, you can usually find her enjoying Riverwalk, the Farmers’ Market, and other local events around the community with her family.

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10 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | June Current 2018 Suncoast Campaign for Save the Date! 28th Annual Business & Education Grade-Level Reading Partnership Awards Breakfast According to the National Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, research Friday, September 21 spanning 100 years has proved that students lose ground academically when they are out of school for the summer. The problem is especially Manatee Technical College acute among low-income students who lose an average of more than 6305 E State Road 70 two months in reading achievement over the summer. There are many ways our community can help bridge this gap. Studies show The Manatee Chamber of Commerce and that a six-week summer learning program can produce statistically the School District of Manatee County will th significant gains in reading performance. present the 28 Annual Business & Education Partnership Awards on Friday, September 21, One of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s priorities is from 7:30-9:00 AM at a special breakfast event engaging with the Suncoast’s Campaign for Grade-Level at Manatee Technical College. Reading to help today’s students achieve success in school. Many of the Chamber’s members are already Join us as we recognize the many businesses, engaged in volunteer programs centered on government; and community organizations reading programs for our local students. that support our students and schools through Some businesses collect books, and ePIE and the Business/Education Partnerships. many send volunteers to read with At the program, we thank the many local students on a weekly basis. organizations who have contributed time, energy, supplies, money, and invaluable This summer, The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is sponsoring training with Manatee County public schools. the 2018 Suncoast Summer Book Challenge. The goal is that participating students will read and log at least six books at their appropriate reading If you are interested in the Business & level during the summer months. Education Partnership Program and how your business can get involved with our local Summer camp providers, library systems, school systems, summer recreation schools or if you would like more information locations, foundations, and teaching artists will work corroboratively to provide summer learning about the Awards Breakfast, please call 941- opportunities to all children, especially those from low-income families. This collaboration will 748-4842, ext. 172. allow for integrated programming, efficiency savings through shared experiences, increased learning through shared knowledge and data, and will help develop a stronger, more unified voice in support of our most vulnerable children.

Participating students will be provided with the official Suncoast Summer Book Challenge Log and a Family Guide. The Family Guide is also available in Spanish. As children finish books and enter them into their logs, they will be awarded brightly colored silicone bracelets, a different color for each book read. 2017 was the inaugural year for the Summer Book Challenge. More than 2,600 students signed Join the FUN! up to participate; 918 students successfully completed six books. The 22 participating sites reported a total of 10,730 books read. Participants were proud of the achievements of the first challenge, and are doubly excited as we look at the horizon for summer 2018.  Socials  The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading will be keeping track of the number of children Luncheons participating in the challenge and the number of books read. In partnership with the public  school systems, iReady scores will be used to determine the amount of summer gains or losses Networking in reading. All students who reach the six book goal will participate in a special welcome back to  Volunteer Opportunities school event. If you are interested in helping with this campaign or other volunteer opportunities this summer, including Anna Maria Oyster Bar’s annual Dive into Reading program, please visit  Community Engagement gradelevelreadingsuncoast.net.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN: Chamber members are encouraged to bring a new, elementary-age book to the Chamber's June 12 Business After Hours at the Anna leadershipmanateeaa.org Maria Oyster Bar Landside. Using a fellow Chamber member for the products and services you need matters!

June Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 11 Grab Some Friends and Spend Saturday, June 23 with Us for Chamber the 3rd Annual Culinary Crawl Looking for something fun to do this onth? Are you interested in visiting your favorite restaurants Friends and trying out some new ones at the same time? The Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Culinary Crawl is the perfect opportunity to travel on a chartered luxury coach bus, Are Here sample scrumptious ood, and have a chance to win some great raffle prizes. There are three routes to choose from, and tickets are onl $50. Each participant will enjoy small plates at five restaurants, drink specials, a goody bag, and commemorative beverage cup! to Help Scheduled Stops for Each Route:* Chamber Friends are Island Cruise Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier seasoned members Beach House well-versed in Chamber Eat Here Sandbar benefits and services to Wicked Cantina help you get the most East Express out of your membership. Acropolis Greek Tavern These “ambassadors” California Pizza Kitchen Cleveland Kitchen Ed’s Tavern of the Chamber help us For more information on the Culinary Crawl, Additional Stop TBA welcome new members, contact Terri at 941-748-4842, ext. 172 re-engage existing River Rambler [email protected] members, and ensure Caddy's at the Pointe ManateeChamber.com/Crawl Riverhouse Reef & Grill *Check website for complete lineup of restaurants. that all feel connected. Sixty-East Additional Stops TBA

This popular event sells out quickly, so don’t wait, register today! To pick your route and reserve your spot, visit ManateeChamber.com/Crawl. We look forward to spending the day with you and sampling some of the best food in Manatee County!

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12 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | June Current 2018 “Guide to Better Business” BBC Member Directory Provides

Valuable Visibility BBC DIRECTORY When a local business joins the Better Business Council, that company is making a public pledge to adhere to a higher standard of business. That JANUARY higher standard increases credibility and consumer confidence in doing business with that member.

Each January and July, the Bradenton Herald publishes the official “Guide to Better Business” BBC Member Directory; offering BBC members significant marketing exposure. All Better Business Council members are listed in the Directory, making it easy for consumers to find businesses providing the products and services they are looking for. ManateeChamber.com/BBC BBC Members, you have the exclusive opportunity ManateeChamber.com/BBCManateeChamber.com/BBC to increase your visibility within this publication. The Herald is offering special display advertising opportunities at very attractive rates. The deadline Top BBC Referral to reserve your ad in the summer directory, to be published Sunday, July 15 in the Bradenton Herald, is June 28. Categories This “Guide to Better Business” BBC Member Directory is distributed year-round by the in April Manatee Chamber, at all four Tax Collector offices, at special events, and is available online at ManateeChamber.com/BBC. Air Conditioning Don’t miss your opportunity to stand out and communicate your value to consumers. To take advantage of this exclusive advertising opportunity, please contact Darren Haimer, General Moving Manager and Vice President of Advertising for the Bradenton Herald, at 941-745-7099 or [email protected]. Insurance/Finance For questions regarding membership in the Better Business Council, please contact Dawn Plavak, at 941-748-1325 or [email protected]. Testimonial "Absolute Roofing was a real pleasure to work with. They had a quicker response time for initial quotes than other companies and their rates seemed to be much more reasonable. Their honesty and integrity left a favorable impression, especially when some companies try to charge more for the same services. The work was completed in a reasonable time The BBC welcomes frame and I am very pleased with the results. new members Marko Zivkovic (left) and Willie Gillis, -Mr. David Beran, Bradenton, FL Optimus Car Wash & Detail Center.

Patti Reed, Patti Tami Goudy, Veritas Pest Reed Portraits Management, (left) and Sherman Annie Clark, Clark Kirkpatrick, Johnson Financial Partners, Printing, (right), Tom Scholz, Kool Stuff, and proudly Don Goudy, Veritas! Pest display their BBC Management enjoy networking stickers at the at the Chamber Business Chamber's Coffee After Hours at Club in April. AutoNation Ford. June Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 13 MYP May Social Ed's Tavern

Thursday June 14 • 5:00 - 7:00 PM MYP Networking Social 3 Keys Brewing Company 2505 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton 34208

Young Professionals are invited to join Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) members and guests for casual business networking in a great social setting. MYP Networking Social will be hosted by 3 Keys Brewing Company on Thursday, June 14 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. Bring your business cards and bring a friend!

Next Month's Social Date: Thursday, July 12 • 5:30 PM MYP Night with the Marauders LECOM Park 1611 9th St. W., Bradenton 34205

Enjoy an evening at the ball park as the Marauders take on the Lakeland Flying Tigers. Gates open at 5:30 PM and game starts at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $10 for MYP members and $15 for guests and include a Marauders baseball hat, a 32 oz. souvenir cup with one fountain drink fill up, and select $1 draft beers.

Wednesday, June 27 • 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM MYPower Networking Lunch Community Service Macallister's Grill & Tavern Feeding Empty Little 8110 Lakewood Main St., Lakewood Ranch 34202 Tummies (F.E.L.T) MYPower Networking Luncheons give young professionals the opportunity to promote your business products and services. Speaker: Chris Scott, William's Wealth Management Group Cost: $15 for paid MYP members, $20 for all guests RSVP is required: Call Kimberly at 941-748-4842, ext. 139 or email [email protected]

Next Month’s MYPower Date: Wednesday, July 25 • 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM MYPower Networking Lunch Beach Bistro 6600 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach 34217

This is a MYP members’ only event. Cost: $15 for paid MYP members. RSVP is required: Call Kimberly at 941-748-4842, ext. 139 or email [email protected]

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June Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 15 Congratulations LEADERSHIP MANATEE GRADUATES Class of 2017-2018

The Board of Governors of Leadership Manatee congratulates the graduates of the 2017-2018 Leadership Manatee class. The class participated in the 8-month-long program designed to expose current and future leaders to the multitude of opportunities and challenges facing our community.

Kelly Foster from Manatee County Libraries said, “Leadership Manatee was an amazing experience--one that was truly unique and valuable, leading us to gain more respect for one another and the organizations we represent. We were given an insider’s view of key organizations in our community through well-structured themed days, packed with informational and educational tours and discussions led by key stakeholders. I have gained a broader perspective of how various entities in Manatee work together, what we’ve accomplished and what our future holds, and this knowledge will help me serve our community in a more focused and engaged way.”

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Mike Adams, Mike Carter Construction, Inc. Woodford Joseph, Tropicana Products Inc. Cameron Allen, NDC Construction Company Chris Laney, CareerSource Suncoast Daniel Anderson, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC Brad Laudicina, The Eye Center, Inc. Nick Azzara, Manatee County Government Jim Lee Rich Barnhouse, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Kristen Lessig, Sarasota YMCA Jeff Bowman, Manatee County Code Enforcement Christopher Loftus, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Amanda Broadway Nate March, Pittsburgh Pirates/Bradenton Marauders Jim Bruen, Turning Points Tricia McKay Powers, Blake Medical Center Pat Cassella, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Kevin Navas, St. Petersburg General Hospital Sarah Colandro, Fawley Bryant Architecture Jean Peltier, Tropicana Megg Faillace, Michael Saunders & Company Cathy Pizzo, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Amy Farrington, USF Sarasota-Manatee Miguel Rosa, Wagner Realty Kelly Foster, Manatee County Public Libraries Ervin Scott, Sun Hydraulics Christina Goldberg, Luhrsen Goldberg, LLC Eleni Sokos, Sokos Social Richard Green, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. Anne-Sophie Staebler, Staebler Appraisal and Consulting Jennifer Helbing, Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Kristy Terenzio, Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc. Vicki Hofferbert, Tidewell Hospice Crystal Waiters, Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court Jyna Johnson, Manatee County Libraries Brad Washio, Regions Banks CLASS MEMBERS ELECTED TO SERVE IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:

Leadership Manatee Board of Governors Sarah Colandro, Fawley Bryant Architecture

Leadership Manatee Alumni Board Jeff Bowman, Manatee County Code Enforcement Jim Lee Nick Azzara, Manatee County Government Daniel Anderson, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC Amanda Broadway

Junior Leadership Manatee Board Kelly Foster, Manatee County Public Libraries Chris Laney, CareerSource Suncoast Richard Green, Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. Nate March, Pittsburgh Pirates/Bradenton Marauders Kristy Terenzio, Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc.

The 2018-2019 Leadership Manatee class will be announced soon and will start their program year in August.

"If you think you know Manatee County you’re either a Leadership alumni or you still have a lot to learn! From government, to entertainment, to picking fresh beans on the farm (agriculture), it’s amazing all that you experience in this program." -Amanda Broadway

“Leadership Manatee provided me with a holistic view of our community and a better understanding of what it takes for Manatee County to function. As leaders in the community, it’s essential we understand all the moving parts that make this place we call home so great.” -Chris Laney, CareerSource Suncoast

Thanks to our 2017-18 Leadership Manatee program sponsors for their continued support: Monday, June 11 Reunification of University of 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM South Florida Campuses Holiday Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport How Does the New Vision Affect Your Business and 8009 15th St. E., Sarasota 34243 Our Community? $30 Manatee Chamber & MYP Members Dr. Karen Holbrook, Regional Chancellor USF Sarasota-Manatee $45 Potential Members

Dr. Karen Holbrook was named Regional Chancellor of USF Sarasota- RSVP: ManateeChamber.com/Headliners Manatee in December 2017. Shortly after assuming this leadership Erica Massey, 941-74-4842, ext. 123 position, the Florida Legislature passed a higher education bill that reunifies the USF system [email protected] through a single academic accreditation process.

USF Sarasota-Manatee has already experienced the benefits of reunification by adding a nursing program to its campus this fall. Join us as Dr. Holbrook provides key insight on how these changes THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: may impact our community and her vision for the future of the university.

SEMINARS RSVP: Erica Massey, 941-748-4842, ext. 123 | [email protected] | ManateeChamber.com/Events

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Facebook Ads: Employment Law Thursday, July 19 Tips, Tricks and How-Tos Attorneys David Shankman and 3:00 to 5:00 PM Kevin McNulty, Michael Willats of Shankman Leone, P.A. Cocktail Reception 5:00 - 6:00 PM NetWeave Social Networking O’Bricks The 3 D's Every Employer Should Know 427 12th Street West, Bradenton Facebook's advertising platform offers a lot Document, Discipline, Document of ways to reach your current and potential $30 Manatee Chamber & MYP Members $ customers. Join us and learn the differences Keeping up to date with how to best manage 27 Non-Profit Chamber Members $45 Potential Members between, benefits of, and how to create: employment law can be overwhelming. Having the right plan in place can prevent business owners from • Targeted Ads being caught off guard and ensure they are prepared • Boosted Posts to address the unexpected. You won’t want to miss this • Video Ads opportunity to understand the laws applicable to your • Facebook Offers business and how best to avoid exposure. • Call-to-Action Button • Custom Campaigns Learn from these two prominent attorneys about the following: • How to Fire Without Being Fired Upon Come prepared with a synopsis of your ideal • Investigating Harassment and Discrimination Claims client, because questions are welcome and we • Participating in the Americans with Disabilities Act Interactive Process want you to leave able to set up and manage • Ensuring Compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act an advertising campaign. As managing partner of Shankman Leone, David Shankman, Esq. serves as lead trial counsel on all employment related Wednesday, June 20 litigation matters throughout the country impacting employers today. He routinely advises employers regarding matters specific to the National Labor Relations Act, either in the form of union avoidance or representing clients in 2:00 to 4:00 PM union negotiations and collective bargaining administration. Manatee Chamber of Commerce Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center Michael Willats, Esq. has worked with both public and private sector clients providing legal representation ranging from $30 Manatee Chamber & MYP Members legal opinions and training to both federal and state court litigation. He is well versed in assessing compliance with $27 Non-Profit Chamber Members laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII and the Family and Medical Leave $45 Potential Members Act. Michael has strong community ties to the City of Bradenton and is an active member in the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Small Business Council.

18 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | June Current 2018 Member Celebrate with Us Testimonial

The Chamber is 39TH ANNUAL such an advocate for businesses in Manatee County Small Business with the county, cities, and state. Joining the Manatee of the Year Chamber is cultural as evidenced by AWARDS LUNCHEON the 2000+ member companies, many of which are 20+ August 17, 2018 year members.

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Give your favorite small business or non-profit organization the gift of celebrating their success at the 39th Annual Manatee Small Business of the Year Awards. Consider nominating clients, business partners, your favorite business or your own business!

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June Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 19 WITH TRAVEL THE 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.

NORTHERN ITALY & SWITZERLAND September 17-25, 2018 Pricing starts at just $3,249 per person ManateeChamber.com/Italy Departing September 17, this 9-day trip includes flights from SRQ, beautiful hotels, and ten meals. Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Como, participate in a cooking class, see stunning St. Mark's Basilica, and much more. Add three days in Zurich to keep the fun going. Pricing starts at $3,149 per person. Visit ManateeChamber.com/Italy for a full itinerary and registration form.

SOUTH AFRICA October 20-29, 2018 Pricing starts at just $3,695 per person ManateeChamber.com/Africa Depart on October 20 from Tampa to stay in gorgeous hotels / game lodges, participate in game drives in the Waterberg Biosphere, enjoy a cable car ride to Table Mountain, visit the Apartheid Museum, and take part in 16 included meals. You'll also have the opportunity to extend your trip to include Victoria Falls. Pricing starts at $3,695 per person. A full itinerary and registration form can be found at ManateeChamber.com/Africa.

ICELAND March 28 - April 3, 2019 Pricing starts at just $3,395 per person ManateeChamber.com/Iceland Want a chance to see the Aurora Borealis? Join us for 7 days beginning March 28 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. This trip departs from Tampa and pricing starts at $3,395 per person. Visit ManateeChamber.com/ Iceland for a full itinerary and registration form. PLATINUM MEMBERS

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June Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 21 coffee club

Thank you Manatee Chamber of Commerce and all the local business men and women who joined us at Medallion Home CrossCreek Models in Parrish for Coffee Club on Thursday, April 26! We were so proud to be the first business to host a Coffee Club meeting in Parrish! It was wonderful to see everyone touring the four, furnished models and enjoying breakfast and coffee from Cracker Barrel.

Medallion Home has been building homes in Southwest and Central Florida since 1984 while drawing on our core values of customer service, reliability and integrity. What sets Medallion Home apart from so many builders, is that we can custom design your home which allows us to offer an unmatched value in new Florida homes.

For more information about CrossCreek or any Medallion Home community in Bradenton, Parrish and Sarasota, please call 866-486- 2900 or visit www.medallionhome.com or a Medallion Home sales office near you.

MEDALLION HOME 1651 Whitfield Avenue | Sarasota 34243 866-486-2900 | MedallionHome.com 22 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | June Current 2018 business after hours

Thank you to everyone who attended the business after hours on May 8th at Skyway Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. We would also like to thank our fellow members who furnished some terrific door prizes! The turnout was great, and the entire staff enjoyed the opportunity to share more about who we are and what we do.

Skyway Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home has proudly served our community for over 60 years. We provide full service funeral and cremation services as well as options in our beautifully manicured cemetery gardens. For more information on prearrangement details please contact us at 941-722-4543 or visit our website at www.skywaymemorial.com.

SKYWAY MEMORIAL GARDENS AND FUNERAL HOME 5200 US Hwy. 19 N. | Palmetto, FL 34219 941-722-4543 | SkywayMemorial.com June Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 23 new members Advocates for Human Development, LLC Cyclone Irrigation Landscape and Lighting, Open Arms Surrogacy Bradenton, FL Inc. 5620 Tara Blvd., Ste. 201 a4hd.org (941) 457-1404 Bradenton, FL 34203 (941) 242-5368 Lawn and Landscape Contractors and openarmssurrogacy.com Social Services Maintenance (941) 741-4994 Egg Donation and Surrogacy Consulting Apothicare at Lakewood Ranch Dennis Hernandez & Associates, P.A. 8618 State Rd. 70 E. 2201 Ringling Blvd., Ste. 202 Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church Bradenton, FL 34202 Sarasota, FL 34237 12905 East State Rd. 70 lwrpharmacy.com dennishernandez.com Bradenton, FL 34202 Pharmacies (941) 210-0000 olangelscc.org Attorneys (941) 752-6770 Bradenton Diesel and Auto Repair Religious Organizations 620 17th Ave. W. Direct Quote Printers Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 984-7387 Pablo Ortega Photography (941) 213-1700 Printing, Copying, Design and Fulfillment PabloOrtegaPhoto.com Automotive Repair and Parts (248) 821-7513 Enviro-Master of Sarasota Photography - Photographers Bradenton Health Care 2331 63rd Ave. E., Ste. S 6305 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34203 Prosper Labs Bradenton, FL 34210 (904) 672-6185 prosperlabs.org (941) 761-3499 Cleaning - Commercial or Residential (866) 855-6855 Rehabilitation Financial Literacy Resources Esther's Services Business Consulting Partners, LLC 5907 2nd St. W. Sam Ochi Consulting 1319 Perico Point Cir. Bradenton, FL 34207 7130 Whitemarsh Cir. Bradenton, FL 34209 (941) 448-8827 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 bcptnrs.com Cleaning - Commercial or Residential (408) 966-2888 (414) 531-7700 Information Technology Business Consultants and Coaches Florida Rental by Owners floridarentalbyowners.com sim-pli-fi C&R Surfacing (416) 434-9239 sim-pli-fi.space 6308 Columbia Drive Vacation Rentals (941) 932-3020 Bradenton, Florida 34207 Organizing and Staging cr-surfacing.business.site Harbor America (941) 718-5094 hapeo.com Sirius Day Spa Pool Deck Resurfacing (561) 301-2812 Coming soon to Lakewood Ranch Employee Leasing Services (941) 281-6690 CBD Store, LLC Day Spas 2723 Manatee Ave. W. Jim Hoey Bradenton, FL 34205 jimhoey.com Spherion Staffing cbdrx4u.com (941) 323-5184 8454 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd. (941) 226-1230 Individual Members Sarasota, FL 34243 Department and Retail Stores spherion.com Legler, Flynn, Murphy & Battaglia (941) 351-0656 Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores 2027 Manatee Ave. W. Employment and Temporary Help Agencies 636 67th St. Cir. E. Bradenton, FL 34205 Bradenton, FL 34208 leglerflynn.com STAR Financial Solutions crackerbarrel.com (941) 748-5599 5899 Whitfield Ave., Ste. 201 (941) 746-7886 Attorneys Sarasota, FL 34243 Restaurants, Cafes and Taverns starfinancialsolutions.com MEB Real Estate (941) 357-1390 Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores - Cortez manasotamh.com Financial Planning and Services 2203 Cortez Rd. W. (941) 756-1800 Bradenton, FL 34207 Real Estate - Residential Suncoast Aqua Ventures crackerbarrel.com SuncoastAquaVentures.com (941) 753-9433 Mystic Mines (941) 962-1488 Restaurants, Cafes and Taverns 1017 12th Ave. W. Non-Profit Organizations Bradenton, FL 34205 facebook.com/MysticMinesBradenton/ (941) 744-2424 Activities and Amusements

24 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | June Current 2018 Suncoast Lift Truck Services, Inc. The Village Mystic Wilson's Dance Club International 205 30th Ave. W. 1017 12th Ave. W. 4069 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 Bradenton, FL 34205 Bradenton, FL 34210 (941) 761-8212 thevillagemystic.com WilsonsDanceClub.com Material Handling Dealers: Fork Lifts, Pallet (941) 744-2424 (941) 896-8834 Jacks and Equipment Gifts and Gift Shops Dance Studios

The HR Office Vitale Law, PA thehroffice.com 9040 Town Center Pkwy. (800) 926-4268 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 HR Consulting and Business Services VitaleFirm.com (941) 552-7887 The Right Hire, Inc. Attorneys (239) 217-6999 Employment and Temporary Help Agencies

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June Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 25 Powerful Networking at Power Connection Luncheons "I love Power Connection Luncheons because it gives me the opportunity to speak with new members and old friends about our business. It keeps my business at the forefront of people's minds. I love the Chamber!" -Melissa Sinkler, Detweiler's Proprane Gas Service

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! Your RSVP is appreciated. Tuesday, June 19 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM SPONSORED BY: Thursday, July 19 | 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 | June Current 2018 Last Chance to Get Your Business "On the Map"

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ANNA MARIA • BRADENTON • BRADENTON BEACH advertise in the CORTEZ • ELLENTON • HOLMES BEACH • LAKEWOOD RANCH LONGBOAT KEY • MYAKKA CITY • PALMETTO • PARRISH Chamber’s 2018 ManateeChamber.com • 941-748-3411 222 10th Street West, Bradenton • 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch Manatee County Street Map and Resource Guide! This updated, full-color Manatee Area Street Make Powerful Connections Map and Resource Power Connection events are great opportunities to network and connect in a Guide is an effective setting that allows for one-on-one, B2B interaction. Attendees are invited way to promote to give a brief commercial on their business, products, and services. your business on more than 15,000 maps distributed SPONSORED BY: by the Chamber, LUNCH Bradenton Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Manatee County Tax Collector and others. Ad space must be reserved by Friday, Wednesday, June 6 June 8th. 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Seasons 52 Don’t miss this unique member opportunity 170 University Town Center Drive, #103 to reach potential new residents and clients. Sarasota 34243 It is the only official map endorsed and distributed by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce. Call Target Marketing at 1-800- 933-3909 to get your business “on the map!” Wednesday, June 20 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Deadline: Friday, June 8 EVEN Hotel Sarasota - Call Target Marketing Lakewood Ranch 6231 Lake Osprey Drive 800-933-3909 Sarasota 34240 You may also email [email protected] or call 941-748-4942 ext. 116 BREAKFAST for more information. Thursday, June 14 Have you been avoiding 7:30 to 9:00 AM Wicked Cantina SOCIAL 101 7th Street North MEDIA? Bradenton Beach 34217 Join the Conversation! Chamber Member Cost to Attend: $15 RSVP and register online at ManateeChamber.com/Events. Questions? Call Cara Misiewicz at 941-748-4842, ext 122 941-753-7574 or email [email protected] 9115 58th Drive East Power Connection Breakfast and Power Connection Lunch are members-only networking events. Bradenton FL 34202 Proud 2011 Chamber Business of the Year

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

Computer Solutions of Florida, LLC Intraespa Intercultural Learning Center K&L Caribbean Restaurant Grand Opening Grand Opening Grand Opening 1201 6th Ave. W., First Floor 5899 Whitfield Ave Suite 107 624 9th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 Sarasota, Florida 34243 Bradenton, FL 34205 833-276-3352 941-355-4452 941-567-5868 ComputerSolutionsOfFlorida.com Intraespa.com KLCaribbean.com

Night with the Marauders The Chamber celebrated National Small Business Week with networking and baseball during Small Business Night with the Marauders at LECOM Park. Chamber Small Business Council Chair Justin Philips threw out the first pitch, while all of our small business partners cheered him on. Thank you to our Small Business Champions and Bradenton Marauders for your support for small business.

28 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | June Current 2018 member news Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Hall Architects was named to the Manson Roofing has been chosen for the is pleased to announce the appointment of University of Florida’s 2018 Gator100 for the Bradenton Herald "People's Choice" Award for Joseph (Joe) Hwang to the position of Chief second consecutive year. Sponsored by the UF the tenth consecutive year. Operating Officer (COO) at Lakewood Ranch Alumni Association, in partnership with the Motorworks Brewing won a Silver Medical Center. Most recently, Joe served as UF Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, the Medal in the 2018 World Beer Cup®, a global the Associate Administrator at The George Gator100 recognizes the 100 fastest-growing beer competition that evaluates beers from Washington University Hospital, where he businesses owned or led by UF alumni. around the world and recognizes the most was responsible for the Patient Logistics Bradenton Kiwanis Foundation outstanding brewers and their beers. Center, Laboratory and Transfusion Services, recently presented Mr. Herb Moller, retired Rehabilitation Services, Housekeeping, Dietary, West Bay Landscape announces the executive with Gillette Corporation and local and Wound Care. Prior to that, he served as the hire of Matt Stewart and Maria Muhlhahn to philanthropist, with the Bradenton Kiwanis Assistant Administrator at Manatee Memorial accommodate new growth in the Tampa Bay Foundation Bert South Philanthropic Award. Hospital and in a number of leadership roles at region. The award is presented by the Bradenton Lehigh Valley Health Network, where he also Kiwanis Foundation to honor an individual, Soul To Soul Yoga, LLC is proud to completed his Administrative Fellowship. He family, or group who best reflect the announce a new employee to the team. Cody also completed an Administrative Residency Foundation’s philanthropic values. Bowman has joined the team as the executive with the University of Pittsburgh Medical assistant. Center. Sarasota Orthopedic Associates is pleased to welcome Jemaar L. Graham, SouthTech recently hired Sam Gabsi as a The School District of Manatee DPM to the #1 choice for orthopedic care in Systems Engineer. County has been recognized as a Florida Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Dr. Graham is Mattison's City Grille recently presented Healthy School District at the GOLD level for Board Certified by both the American Board of Candace Smith, Chief Nursing Office of the period of May 2018 through April 2020. Wound Management and the American Board The designation is based on submission of Podiatric Medicine. Manatee Memorial Hospital, with of the Florida Healthy School District Self- the Outstanding Community Service Award. Assessment. The recognition is based on Realize Bradenton selected Jeff Watson This award was presented by Paul Mattison sustainable infrastructure, policy, programs, to serve on its Board of Directors for a three- at Mattison's inaugural Community Service best practices, Florida statutes, and practices year term. The Board of Directors promote event. identified from national and state guidelines. redevelopment and economic growth in downtown Bradenton by transforming public Manatee County Emergency places and engaging people using arts, Communications Center (ECC) culture, heritage, and food to build a vibrant, received international recognition from the healthy Bradenton. Watson is the Senior Association of Public Safety Communications Director of Corporate Communications for Officials (APCO) International, the world's Feld Entertainment, Inc. largest organization of public safety communications professionals. Manatee County ECC is the recipient of its 2018 Public Safety Communications Technology Leadership: Small Agency Award. The award recognizes communications centers that use technological advancements to benefit their center and the community they serve.

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June Current 2018 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 29 Please carefully Network & Connect note meeting Learn Something New calendar locations Fri. 1 Small Business Council Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Manatee County Library Tues. 5 BBC Advisory Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks

JUNE Wed. 6 Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Seasons 52 Healthcare Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Thurs. 7 Education and Workforce Committee Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 PM School District Administration Bldg. Fri. 8 Transportation Committee Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks Mon. 11 Headliners: Reunification of USF Campuses with Dr. Karen Holbrook 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM Holiday Inn SRQ Tues. 12 Business After Hours 5:00 - 7:00 PM Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside Thurs. 14 Power Connection Breakfast 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM Wicked Cantina Technology Committee Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 PM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks MYP Networking Social 5:00 - 7:00 PM 3 Keys Brewing Company Fri. 15 Natural Resources Committee Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Chamber Friends Committee Meeting 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks Mon. 18 Attainable Housing Task Force Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Manatee Community Foundation Tues. 19 Biscuits & Benefits Member Reception 3:00 - 4:30 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Wed. 20 Executive Committee Meeting 7:45 - 9:00 AM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EVEN Hotel Seminar: Social Media Advertising 2:00 - 4:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Thurs. 21 Coffee Club & Ten-Minute Takeaway 7:45 - 9:00 AM Historic Manasota Memorial Park & Funeral Home Fri. 22 Downtown Redevelopment Committee Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Connect Bradenton Sat. 23 3rd Annual Culinary Crawl 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Multiple Locations Tues. 26 Iceland Trip Informational Meeting 5:45 - 7:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Wed. 27 MYPower Networking Lunch & Ten-Minute Tip 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM MacAllister's Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Thurs. 28 6th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards 7:30 - 9:30 AM Manatee Technical College

Wed. 4 Offices Closed in Observance Independence Day Thurs. 5 Education and Workforce Partnership Comm. Mtg. 12:00 - 1:00 PM School District Administration Bldg. JULY Tues. 10 Business After Hours 5:00 - 7:00 PM Blake Medical Center Thurs. 12 Technology Committee Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 PM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks MYP Networking Social & Ballgame 5:00 - 7:00 PM Marauder's - LECOM Park Fri. 13 MYP Leadership Committee Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 PM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks

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30 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | June Current 2018 Seeking Nominations Fri. 1 Small Business Council Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Manatee County Library Tues. 5 BBC Advisory Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks Wed. 6 Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Seasons 52 Healthcare Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room 2018 Awards Thurs. 7 Education and Workforce Committee Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 PM School District Administration Bldg. Fri. 8 Transportation Committee Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks Mon. 11 Headliners: Reunification of USF Campuses Program with Dr. Karen Holbrook 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM Holiday Inn SRQ Tues. 12 Business After Hours 5:00 - 7:00 PM Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside Keep Manatee Beautiful, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the beautification of Manatee Thurs. 14 Power Connection Breakfast 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM Wicked Cantina County, announces its annual Awards Program. The objective of this program is to promote litter Technology Committee Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 PM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks cleanup and prevention, recycling and landscaping throughout Manatee County, by honoring MYP Networking Social 5:00 - 7:00 PM 3 Keys Brewing Company businesses, government agencies, neighborhoods, multi-family communities and individuals for Fri. 15 Natural Resources Committee Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Lakewood Ranch Board Room their outstanding efforts. Award recipients will be announced on September 13, 2018. Chamber Friends Committee Meeting 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks Mon. 18 Attainable Housing Task Force Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Manatee Community Foundation Tues. 19 Biscuits & Benefits Member Reception 3:00 - 4:30 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room This form is to nominate, not vote. Only one nomination is needed to be eligible. Wed. 20 Executive Committee Meeting 7:45 - 9:00 AM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EVEN Hotel Deadline Postmarked By: June 30, 2018 Seminar: Social Media Advertising 2:00 - 4:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Nominee: ______Thurs. 21 Coffee Club & Ten-Minute Takeaway 7:45 - 9:00 AM Historic Manasota Memorial Park & Funeral Home Name of Who to lnvite: ______T elephone: ______Fri. 22 Downtown Redevelopment Committee Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Connect Bradenton Address: ______City, State Zip: ______rd Sat. 23 3 Annual Culinary Crawl 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Multiple Locations Reason for Nomination: ______Tues. 26 Iceland Trip Informational Meeting 5:45 - 7:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Wed. 27 MYPower Networking Lunch & Ten-Minute Tip 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM MacAllister's (attach extrapage it more space is needed) Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Board Room Thurs. 28 6th Annual Champions of Healthcare Awards 7:30 - 9:30 AM Manatee Technical College Your Name: ______Your Telephone: ______

Wed. 4 Offices Closed in Observance Independence Day (Please check nomination category) Thurs. 5 Education and Workforce Partnership Comm. Mtg. 12:00 - 1:00 PM School District Administration Bldg. PUBLIC SERVICE RECYCLING AWARDS: LANDSCAPING IMAGE GREEN SCHOOLS Tues. 10 Business After Hours 5:00 - 7:00 PM Blake Medical Center AWARDS: To honor those who go AWARDS: AWARDS: Thurs. 12 Technology Committee Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 PM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks To honor those who above and beyond the To honor businesses, public To honor schools that MYP Networking Social & Ballgame 5:00 - 7:00 PM Marauder's - LECOM Park demonstrate leadership norm to recycle goods agencies, developers and have a litter-free campus, Fri. 13 MYP Leadership Committee Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 PM Chamber Office at Bank of the Ozarks in cleaning up and used in the workplace or homeowners for landscaping have a graffiti-free improving the community at home that otherwise that surpasses norms for design, campus, landscape the environment through litter would be discarded. neighborhood enhancement, campus using native prevention, preventing Government maintenance, and use of native Florida plants, recycle, illegal dumping, □ and drought-tolerant plants. conserve natural □ Small Businesses Send in a minimum of three beautification and (fewer than 50 employees) resources and energy minimizing impacts photographs with your sources, improve water Large Businesses of waste. □ nomination. quality, and contribute to (50 or more employees) Litter Law Enforcement Industrial & Manufacturing the enhancement of the □ Adult Organizations □ Business & Industry □ □ Professional & Office community's physical □ Youth Organizations environment. Community Organizations □ □ Commercial & Retail □ Individuals Elementary School Government □ □ Public Open Spaces □ □ (parks, roads, highways) Middle School □ Media Community □ Relations □ Public Buildings □ High School (public facilities, schools) Youth Volunteers □ Higher Education □ Neighborhood Communities Personal Contribution □ □ □ Multi-Family Communities

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