LAKEWOOD RANCH BUSINESS ALLIANCE 2020

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LAKEWOOD RANCH BUSINESS ALLIANCE 2020

TODAY’S AGENDA

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

Dom DiMaio, LWRBA President/CEO

ALLIANCE UPDATE

Lisa Kirkland, Blake Medical Center 2020 LWRBA Chair of the Board

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Community Champion - Individual Presented by Synovus

Rising Star Presented by Kerkering Barberio & Co.

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF LWRBA

Conversation with Lou Marinaccio LWRBA Founding Member and 2008 Chairman of the Board

BUSINESS AWARDS

Bull by the Horns - Company with Under 25 Employees Presented by Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Bull by the Horns - Company with 25+ Employees Presented by Manatee County Government

Community Champion - Company Presented by Bank of America

CLOSING REMARKS

Dom DiMaio, LWRBA President/CEO

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CONGRATULATIONSFINALISTS!

BULL BY THE HORNSCOMPANY UNDER 25 EMPLOYEES

Grapevine CommunicationsThe Circus Arts Conservatory SANCA at Nathan Benderson Park

BULL BY THE HORNSCOMPANY OVER 25 EMPLOYEES

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota CountyMeals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Inc.Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

RISING STARAlex Gault, The Otto Group at Hightower AdvisorsJeff Toale, Robert Toale & Sons Funeral HomeAlexa Troche Finn, FCCI Insurance Group

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONINDIVIDUAL

Lisa Kirkland, Blake Medical CenterPeggy Kronus, Willis Smith ConstructionAmanda Parrish, Fawley Bryant Architecture

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Fawley Bryant ArchitectureMichael Saunders & CompanyWill is Smith Construction

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15 YEARS OF LWRBALEGACY HONOREES

As 2020 marked the 15th Anniversary for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, we’d like to express our gratitude and appreciation for all the businesses who have been a part of our organization over the years. And we’d especially like to thank the following businesses, who have been with us since the very beginning and remained active throughout the 15 years. Thank you for your continued support!

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PAST SANDIES WINNERS

2019Volunteer of the Year Award - Ashlyn McCartyAbove & Beyond Award - Amanda ParrishRising Star Award - Julia HeideBull by the Horns Award - Heather WilliamsRay of Sunshine Award - Molly LawleyNetworking King Award - Al BenincasaNetworking Queen Award - Debbie ShafferYoung Professional of the Year Award - Colleen BankutyBest Rancher Award - Jaime Marco 2018Volunteer of the Year Award - Erik HansonAbove & Beyond Award - Toni PerrenRising Star Award - Laura LynchBull by the Horns Award - Monaca OnstadRay of Sunshine Award - Kelly ErdmannNetworking King Award - Bruce LoeppkeNetworking Queen Award - Shawna Hicks-CranstonYoung Professional of the Year Award - Britney GuertinBest Rancher Award - Jaime Marco 2017Volunteer of the Year Award - Violeta HuesmanRising Star Award - Amanda ArnoldBull by the Horns Award - Lori RuthRay of Sunshine Award - Lisa KirklandNetworking King Award - Adam MillerNetworking Queen Award - Charlotte GriffinYoung Professional of the Year Award - Keith PandeloglouBest Rancher Award - Fern GraceOne of a Kind Award - Dianne Kopczyinski 2016Volunteer of the Year Award - Sally UllmanRising Star Award - Jonathan MarshBull by the Horns Award - John BarnottRay of Sunshine Award - Peggy KronusNetworking King Award - Ken BurkeNetworking Queen Award - Morgan GerhartYoung Professional of the Year Award - Ryan McIntyreBest Rancher Award - Felicia SeedorfOne of a Kind Award - Kim French

2015Volunteer of the Year Award - Susan AbbottRising Star Award - Courtney GrovattBull by the Horns Award - David FinkRay of Sunshine Award - Maria HusseyNetworking King Award - Mike WickNetworking Queen Award - Yasemin ChainYoung Professional of the Year Award - Heather WilliamsBest Rancher Award - Brad CranstonOne of a Kind Award - Janet Arena 2014Volunteer of the Year Award - Jason SeelbachRising Star Award - Holly LittlefieldBull by the Horns Award - Barbara JonesRay of Sunshine Award - Lori RuthNetworking King Award - Brian VolnerNetworking Queen Award - Violeta HuesmanYoung Professional of the Year Award - Amanda VercheskiBest Rancher Award - Yasemin ChainOne of a Kind Award - Lori Denny 2013 Volunteer of the Year Award - Annette GueliRising Star Award - Chris DeleonardoBull by the Horns Award - Tommy KlauberRay of Sunshine Award - Jules PriceNetworking King Award - Marc SimmsNetworking Queen Award - Violetta HuesmanYoung Professional of the Year Award - Amanda VercheskiBest Rancher Award - Annette GueliOne of a Kind Award - Judy Athari

2012Entrepreneurial Spirit Award - SouthTechCorporate Philanthropy Award - MGA Insurance GroupBusiness of the Year - Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc.LWR Citizen of the Year - Bob Delaney

2011Entrepreneurial Spirit Award - Tommy & Jaymie KlauberCorporate Philanthropy Award - Gold Coast Eagle DistributingBusiness of the Year - Neal CommunitiesLWR Citizen of the Year - Don O’Leary

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, December 25:00-8:00pmAlliance ACES: Arts A Blaze

Friday, December 411:00am-12:00pmAlliance LEADS Online: Send Hacking Packing - A Conversation on Cybersecurity

Thursday, December 105:00-7:00pmLWRBA & YLA Holiday Social at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club

Thursday, December 1711:30am-1:00pmLunch with Ranchers: Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

The year is quickly coming to a close, but we still have a few events left to allow members to connect during 2020. The combination of virtual and in-person events provides all members with opportunities that fit their comfort level.We hope to see you soon!

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LWRBA ANNUAL SPONSORSPRESIDENTIAL

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Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC

BMO Harris Bank

CenterState Bank

Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

HomeTown News USA

Fotofinity Photographic Studio

McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors

Manatee Community Foundation

The Northern Trust Company

Robert Toale and Sons at Manasota Memorial Park

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

Al Purmort Insurance

Aqua Plumbing & Air

Carr, Riggs & Ingram

Conditioned Air Corp

Cortez Heating & Air Conditioning

Fawley Bryant Architecture

The Franz Wealth Management

Group - Merrill Lynch

Gulfside Bank

Harrod Properties

Ian Black Real Estate

Pittsburgh Pirates & Bradenton Marauders

Plunkett Raysich Architects

Sarasota County Government

State College of Florida

SunCoast Blood Centers

The Mosaic Company

Total Air Solutions

Tropex Plants

Veteran Air

Wagner Realty

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