The Official Publication of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce October 2019 5-Star Accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Four-Time Winner Florida Chamber of the Year National Chamber of the Year CHAMBEREXPO2019 Wednesday, November 6 | 4:00 - 7:30 PM Bradenton Area Convention Center | One Haben Boulevard, Palmetto, Florida BRING THE ENTIRE OFFICE • HIGH-QUALITY NETWORKING • LEARN ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESSES 150+ EXHIBITORS • DELICIOUS COMPLIMENTARY FOOD • ENTERTAINMENT • DOOR PRIZES For Patient Comfort and Precise, Deeper Imaging, the Breast Health Center Is Pleased to Offer the Hologic Genius Clarity HD high- resolution 3D Mammography Imaging Technology with the new SmartCurve™ breast stabilization system. 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For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website. 190332-7245 9/19 2 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | October Current 2019 BRADENTON SARASOTA 1001 3rd Ave W 50 Central Ave Suite 500 Suite 910 941.747.0500 941.747.0500 October Current 2019 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 3 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman .................................................................................................................Bill Poulton, Tropicana Products Immediate Past Chairman ...............................................................................Darcie Duncan, Duncan Real Estate Chairman-Elect ..................................................................................... Ernie Withers, Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota Treasurer ........................................................................................ Jeff Podobnik, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club Vice Chairman, Membership ................................................................Christy Cardillo, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC Vice Chairman, Public Policy & Small Business ............................................Rick Bisio, The Educated Franchisee Vice Chairman, Workforce & Community Development ..........Phill Baker, Boyd Insurance & Investment Services President | CEO ........................................................................... Jacki Dezelski, Manatee Chamber of Commerce MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 321 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bradenton, FL 34206-0321 Mark Barnebey, Esq., Blalock Walters, P.A. Karen LaPensee, LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air Jason Bartz, NDC Construction Company David Miner, Esq., School District of Manatee BRADENTON OFFICE Kevin Baylor, Alliance IT, LLC County (Ex Officio) Richard Bedford, REAL Consulting, LLC Stewart Moon Jr., Air & Energy 222 10th Street West Bruce Body, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. John Nash, Osceola Pines-Timber Bradenton, FL 34205 Shirley Bryant, Mayor, City of Palmetto (Ex Officio) Jeff Nickse, Accurate Benefit Solutions, LLC Phone: 941-748-3411 Carlos Buqueras, Manatee County Port Authority Bruce Patneaude, IMG Academy Fax: 941-745-1877 (Ex Officio) Rick Piccolo, Sarasota Bradenton International Cassandra Burns, Dignity Memorial Airport (Ex Officio) Brian Carter, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLC Wayne Poston, Mayor, City of Bradenton LAKEWOOD RANCH OFFICE Bill Colgate, MD, MCR Health (Ex Officio) AT THE MCCLURE CENTER Cheri Coryea, Manatee Co. Government (Ex Officio) Dennis Ragosta, Southwest Florida Water 4215 Concept Court Ted Ehrlichman, CareerSource Suncoast (Ex Officio) Management District (Ex Officio) Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 Janelle Esposito, Esq., Esposito Law Group, P.A. Teresa Rawe, MD,TruePartners Phone: 941-748-3411 Darren Haimer, Bradenton Herald Cynthia Saunders, School District of Manatee Steve Hall, Alltrust Insurance County (Ex Officio) Fax: 941-745-1877 Stu Henderson, Fawley Bryant Architecture Chris Sharek, The Ardurra Group Sharon Hillstrom, Bradenton Area Economic Vicki Silver [email protected] Development Corporation Brian Thomas, State College of Florida Manatee- ManateeChamber.com Karen Holbrook, PhD, University of South Florida Sarasota (Ex Officio) Sarasota-Manatee (Ex Officio) Doug Van Dyke, Leadership Simplified Stephen Jonsson, Commissioner, Manatee County Kerry Ward, Bank OZK MISSION: Government (Ex Officio) Dr. Bill Woodson, New College of Florida (Ex Officio) To build a positive business environment while enhancing the community’s quality of life. MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF Terri Behling, Vice President, Workforce and Community Development [email protected], ext. 172 The Manatee Chamber of Kim Dalglish, IOM, Vice President, Membership ................................. [email protected], ext. 121 Commerce’s Current magazine is Jacki Dezelski, IOM, President | CEO ................................................ [email protected], ext. 131 published monthly and distributed Tim Estep, Member Engagement Manager ..........................................TimE@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 275 to more than 3,000 businesses Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative ................... [email protected], ext. 241 and community leaders. It is an Michael Gallen, Esq., Vice Pres., Public Policy & Small Business [email protected], ext. 124 advertising medium available only Carole Guevara, Information Specialist .............................................CaroleG@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200 to Chamber members. 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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 Stay up to date with the latest follow us Chamber news and happenings 4 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | October Current 2019 contents FEATURES IN EVERY ISSUE 6 From the President 14 Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) • A Foundation Built on Legacy... 20 Better Business Council (BBC) A Future Aimed at Building Even More 22 Coffee Club Highlights 7 Advocacy • Chamber Highlights Workforce 23 Business After Hours Highlights Development Opportunities 24 Welcome New Members 8 Chamber Expo 24 Member to Member Discounts • Purchase Your Tickets 26 Biscuits & Benefits Member Reception 9 Membership Matters • Have a Voice Power Connection Events • Nov. 15 | Member Appreciation Cookout • Dec. 6 | 35th Annual Golf Tournament 27 Thank You Chairman's Circle Investors • Jan. 22 | 57th Annual Dinner & 3rd 28 Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Annual Robert P. Bartz Award for Outstanding Leadership 29 Member News 10 Headliners Monthly Membership 30 Calendar of Events & Meetings Lunches • Oct. 9 | Bealls: The Keys to Our Success • Nov. 13 | The Rays: Inside the Business of Baseball • Recap | Leading the Courts Into the Future CHAMBER EMPLOYEE 11 Seminars MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF • Oct. 31 | Instagram: How to Make Terri Behling, Vice President, Workforce and Community Development [email protected], ext. 172 Money and Build Your Client Base Kim Dalglish, IOM, Vice President, Membership ................................. [email protected], ext. 121 spotlight Holiday Buyer's Guide Jacki Dezelski, IOM, President | CEO ................................................ [email protected], ext. 131 • Advertise in the November and Tim Estep, Member Engagement Manager ..........................................TimE@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 275 Carole Guevara December Issues Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative ................... 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