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Reduced risk of possible stroke with the WATCHMAN™ ImplantThe Heart and Vascular Center is the first in the region to offer patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation an alternative to long-term warfarin medication. The WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Implant helps to catch harmful blood clots before they enter the bloodstream, which may reduce the risk of stroke.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)TAVR is a minimally-invasive alternative to traditional valve replacement for patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis. It involves the insertion of a balloon-expandable heart valve replacement, via a catheter.

MitraClip® for mitral regurgitationThe Valve Institute at Manatee Memorial is among the first in Florida to offer the highly advanced MitraClip procedure for mitral regurgitation. Mitral regurgitation decreases the amount of blood that reaches the heart, which can cause heart failure. MitraClip, inserted through a catheter, can help keep the mitral valve open so that blood can flow to the heart.

We’re dedicated to the health of your heart and vascular system. That’s why we continue to add to our range of services.

Our Structural Heart Clinic Program Is Here to Help! To make an appointment or for more information, please call 941.708.8064.

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“My wife suggested I have a CT Heart Score Test at MDC when I turned 60, since my dad passed away at 62 from heart issues. I ended up having two stents placed at Manatee Memorial Hospital.”- Paul Chambliss

“After Paul, I decided to have the test. I have always exercised and figured my results would be fine. To my surprise the results weren’t very good. I also had to have two stents placed at Manatee Memorial.“- John Chambliss

CT Heart Score Test … it’s easy and quickThe noninvasive test takes approximately 15 minutes. Using specialized X-ray equipment, a scan produces cross-sectional images of the heart, while an EKG simultaneously measures electrical activity in the heart to evaluate calcium deposits in the heart and arteries.• No needles • No dyes • No liquids to swallow

CT Heart Score Test Makes a Difference for Brothers. “We’re so glad we had this test.”

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChairman .................................................................................................................Bill Poulton, Tropicana ProductsImmediate Past Chairman ...............................................................................Darcie Duncan, Duncan Real EstateChairman-Elect ..................................................................................... Ernie Withers, Mercedes-Benz of SarasotaTreasurer ........................................................................................Jeff Podobnik, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club Vice Chairman, Membership ................................................................Christy Cardillo, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLCVice Chairman, Public Policy & Small Business ............................................Rick Bisio, The Educated FranchiseeVice Chairman, Workforce & Community Development ..........Phill Baker, Boyd Insurance & Investment ServicesPresident | CEO ........................................................................... Jacki Dezelski, Manatee Chamber of Commerce

MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFFTerri Behling, Vice President, Workforce and Community Development [email protected], ext. 172Kim Dalglish, IOM, Vice President, Membership ................................. [email protected], ext. 121Jacki Dezelski, IOM, President | CEO ................................................ [email protected], ext. 131Tim Estep, Member Engagement Manager ..........................................TimE@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 275Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative ................... [email protected], ext. 241 Michael Gallen, Esq., Vice Pres., Public Policy & Small Business [email protected], ext. 124Carole Guevara, Information Specialist .............................................CaroleG@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200Caitlyn Haley, Membership Development Representative [email protected], ext. 117Kimberly Henley, Program & Events Manager [email protected], ext. 139Erica Massey, Executive Assistant, Public Policy & Small Business [email protected], ext. 123 Carey Miller, Office Administrator ......................................................CareyM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 113 Cara Misiewicz, Executive Assistant, Membership ............................. [email protected], ext. 122Reba Parrish, Information Specialist .................................................. [email protected], ext. 100Dawn Plavak, Better Business Council Manager [email protected], ext. 114Cheryl Richert, Controller of Finance ................................................CherylR@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 115Michele Slaughter, Creative Services Manager...............................MicheleS@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 116

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSMark Barnebey, Esq., Blalock Walters, P.A.Jason Bartz, NDC Construction CompanyKevin Baylor, Alliance IT, LLCRichard Bedford, REAL Consulting, LLCBruce Body, Raymond James & Associates, Inc.Shirley Bryant, Mayor, City of Palmetto (Ex Officio)Carlos Buqueras, Manatee County Port Authority (Ex Officio)Cassandra Burns, Dignity Memorial Brian Carter, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLCBill Colgate, MD, MCR HealthCheri Coryea, Manatee Co. Government (Ex Officio)Ted Ehrlichman, CareerSource Suncoast (Ex Officio)Janelle Esposito, Esq., Esposito Law Group, P.A.Darren Haimer, Bradenton HeraldSteve Hall, Alltrust InsuranceStu Henderson, Fawley Bryant ArchitectureSharon Hillstrom, Bradenton Area Economic Development CorporationKaren Holbrook, PhD, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee (Ex Officio) Stephen Jonsson, Commissioner, Manatee County Government (Ex Officio)

Karen LaPensee, LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air David Miner, Esq., School District of Manatee County (Ex Officio)Stewart Moon Jr., Air & EnergyJohn Nash, Osceola Pines-TimberJeff Nickse, Accurate Benefit Solutions, LLCBruce Patneaude, IMG AcademyRick Piccolo, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (Ex Officio)Wayne Poston, Mayor, City of Bradenton (Ex Officio)Dennis Ragosta, Southwest Florida Water Management District (Ex Officio)Teresa Rawe, MD,TruePartnersCynthia Saunders, School District of Manatee County (Ex Officio)Chris Sharek, Progressive Water ResourcesVicki Silver, Feld Entertainment, Inc.Brian Thomas, State College of Florida Manatee- Sarasota (Ex Officio)Doug Van Dyke, Leadership SimplifiedKerry Ward, Bank OZKDr. Bill Woodson, New College of Florida (Ex Officio)


NETWORKING AT A GLANCE

MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFFTerri Behling, Vice President, Workforce and Community Development [email protected], ext. 172Kim Dalglish, IOM, Vice President, Membership ................................. [email protected], ext. 121Jacki Dezelski, IOM, President | CEO ................................................ [email protected], ext. 131Tim Estep, Member Engagement Manager ..........................................TimE@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 275Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative ................... [email protected], ext. 241 Michael Gallen, Esq., Vice Pres., Public Policy & Small Business [email protected], ext. 124Carole Guevara, Information Specialist .............................................CaroleG@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200Caitlyn Haley, Membership Development Representative [email protected], ext. 117Kimberly Henley, Program & Events Manager [email protected], ext. 139Erica Massey, Executive Assistant, Public Policy & Small Business [email protected], ext. 123 Carey Miller, Office Administrator ......................................................CareyM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 113 Cara Misiewicz, Executive Assistant, Membership ............................. [email protected], ext. 122Reba Parrish, Information Specialist .................................................. [email protected], ext. 100Dawn Plavak, Better Business Council Manager [email protected], ext. 114Cheryl Richert, Controller of Finance ................................................CherylR@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 115Michele Slaughter, Creative Services Manager...............................MicheleS@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 116

MYP Networking SocialSeptember 12 • 5:00 - 7:00 PMSpeaks Clam Bar

FEATURES IN EVERY ISSUE

contents6 From the President • An Eye on Workforce

7 Advocacy • Mitigating Storm Impacts to Businesses

8 Chamber Expo • Reserve Your Booth Space • Sponsorships Available

9 35th Annual Golf Tournament • December 6 | Register Now • Sponsorships Available

10 Headliners Monthly Membership Lunches • September 11 | The Trades: Critical Career Development for Our Community • October 9 | Bealls: The Keys to Our Success • Recap | Cynthia Saunders: The Future of Our School District Is Now

11 Seminars • September 24 | Healthcare Options for You and Your Workforce • September 25 | The Importance of Internship Programs

12 Inaugural MYP MVP Awards • October 18 | Register for Tickets 57th Annual Dinner & 3rd Annual Robert P. Bartz Award for Outstanding

Leadership • January 22, 2020 | Save the Date Golden Member Celebration Help Students Apply for Aid

13 29th Annual Business & Education Partnership Awards

• September 27 | Join Us

Volunteers Needed for Big Bank Theory

16 40th Annual Manatee Small Business of the Year Awards Highlights

14 Manatee Young Professionals (MYP)

20 Better Business Council (BBC)

21 Biscuits & Benefits Member Reception

22 Coffee Club Highlights

23 Business After Hours Highlights

24 Welcome New Members

24 Member to Member Discounts

26 Power Connection Events

27 Thank You Chairman's Circle Investors

28 Ribbon Cutting Celebrations

29 Member News

30 Calendar of Events & Meetings

CHAMBER EMPLOYEE

spotlightTim EstepMember Engagement Manager

Business After HoursSeptember 10 • 5:00 - 7:00 PMConley Buick GMC Subaru

How Long Have You Worked at the Chamber? Two years and two months

Early Bird or Night Owl? Early Bird but sometimes forced to be Night Owl due to Hockey Games

Favorite Chamber Event or Program: Our award banquets and Member Appreciation cookouts.It's a good feeling to see our members honored for their hard work at the awards and nice to show our

appreciation to all members in a fun way through the cookout.

Most Used Phone App: Google Maps

What is Your Favorite Quote? I have two: “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another” by Charles Dickens and "When everything seems to be going against you,

remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it" by Henry Ford.

Favorite Manatee County Spot: Ellenton Ice - we spend family time here six days a week. I enjoy watching my 2 boys grow in the sport they love. I also get to enjoy the coachingof 5-8 year olds in thedevelopment leagues.

What Tugs at Your Heart? Others helping others

Coffee ClubSeptember 26 • 7:45 - 9:00 AMPACE Center for Girls


from the president Jacki Dezelski, IOM President|CEO

As students returned to classrooms across the Manatee County region last month your Chamber was gearing up for a Fall season packed with workforce initiatives. We hear from you time and time again that your employees are your most valuable asset. Recruitment and retention require a big investment of time, money, and deliberate strategies that allow your business to grow and succeed.

This month your Chamber will be introducing local students to Manatee County businesses through two job shadow opportunities. We are partnering with UnidosNow to match 20 students with local employers to give them a better feel for careers within their interest inventory. Then a few days later we are once again partnering with USF Sarasota-Manatee to facilitate a one-day job shadow opportunity within the students’ chosen career fields.

Both of these job shadow initiatives are designed to help the students envision a successful career with Manatee County employers. The more connections we can make, the better for our long-term workforce pipeline. The business leaders who participated in our Spring job shadow experience were amazed at the talent and skills their hosted students possessed. Everyone remaked upon

Later this month we are hosting a panel discussion with local employers who have successfully hosted interns. It will be a great opportunity for companies that would like to consider hosting an intern for the first time - or for companies who would like to learn strategies to make their internships even more likely to result in keeping their interns in our community.

In October we will begin presenting our Big Bank Theory program at all six of our public high schools with senior classes. It’s designed to help elevate the financial literacy skills of these students. We will need more than 200 Chamber members to volunteer so that we can reach every high school senior. You’ll have your choice of high schools - Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Southeast, Braden River, Bayshore, and Manatee. I strongly encourage you to consider volunteering (it’s easy and fun - I promise!) Imagine the number of businesses these students will be exposed to that they might otherwise not have encountered. They’ll complete the activity experiencing how important personal finance is to their future success as well as gain a better understanding of how much their education impacts their career (and salary) opportunities.

We’ll end the year facilitating a series of industry tours that will give high school students an inside glimpse into businesses and careers in several targeted clusters (high skill trades, healthcare, manufacturing, etc,). They will end their tours with a visit to Manatee Technical College to have a hands-on look at the programs offered at our award-winning technical college.

Throughout the Fall we will also develop our State legislative platform and I am sure that workforce development-related topics will once again garner significant attention. Our first trip to Tallahassee will be in November and we look forward to being the voice of businesses in the greater Manatee County region.

An Eye on Workforce

USF students enjoyed job shadow opportunities in a number of fields including healthcare, finance, retail, marketing, law enforcement, and more.

The Big Bank Theory is a hands-on volunteer opportunity for Chamber members to impact the future. It's an eye-opening experience for students to work on balancing their monthly budget within their assigned salary and family profile. "I nenver knew you paid to have garbage picked up!"

Important Dates - Workforce Initiatives:September 11 | UnidosNow Job ShadowSeptember 20 | USF Job Shadow

September 25 | Internship Panel Discussion/SeminarOctober and November | The Big Bank Theory ProgramNovember Date TBA | Industry Tours

public policy

Mitigating Storm Impacts to Businesses Chamber Advocates for a More Resilient and Prepared Community

Our community has seen its fair share of storm events causing severe damage to businesses and infrastructure throughout the County. It seems as if the “100-year storm” is much more frequent, and area businesses, infrastructure, and assets more vulnerable. The Chamber prioritizes our role as a conduit of information for business preparedness and recovery, and it’s vitally important for businesses to have a plan and be prepared for any type of emergency or disaster. We are also advocates for enhanced community and economic resiliency to mitigate potential storm damage.In collaboration with Manatee County Government, the Chamber has joined the Tampa Bay Regional Resilience Coalition, led by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. We believe that collaboration between local government, multi-jurisdictional organizations, businesses, and community organizations will help reduce risks associated with extreme weather.

In August, we had the opportunity to participate in a roundtable discussion with Senator Marco Rubio at Port Manatee. We hit on a number of topics that are important to our business community, including water quality, transportation/infrastructure funding, and workforce housing. The topic of resiliency received the most attention. Chamber Board Chairman Bill Poulton asked the Senator to provide leadership on long-term investments and hardening of our infrastructure, adding that with climate change we’re seeing greater impacts to our coastal and inland areas. Senator Rubio pointed to the South Atlantic Coastal Study, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study that will plan resiliency projects for the Southeast.

As we work toward this long-term goal, we want to ensure the business community has the resources they need to be best prepared

for future storm events. We must be prepared for power outages, flooding, road closures, and other impacts that may lead to business closures and employees’ inability to work.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 and according to the National Weather Service, the peak of the season is from mid-August to late October; however, deadly hurricanes can occur anytime in the hurricane season. Now is the time to review your preparedness plan and talk to your employees about your organization’s plans for potential disaster. After Hurricane Irma, the Chamber, Manatee County Government, Florida Power & Light, and other business and community leaders met with representatives from the International Economic Development Council to receive feedback and suggestions regarding business community preparedness. This was a debrief session to learn more about how the business community reacted, what we did well, our challenges, and opportunities.

The most important takeaway we received was that business owners need to create a disaster recovery plan and share emergency contact information with their employees. Employees are also strongly encouraged to have a disaster/emergency plan with their families.

We also learned how critical it is for a community-wide, post-storm assessment of

storm damage to businesses and determine where assistance is needed. While it is important to report the direct physical damage, it’s equally important to report indirect damages, such as your employees’ inability to come back to work, lost revenue, etc. This data is used by state and federal agencies to calculate the amount of financial assistance our community will need to recover, including assistance to businesses.

In order to provide assistance in the aftermath of a disaster, the County has created the Manatee County Government Business Recovery Directory. We encourage all businesses to register by visiting MyManatee.org/econdev. The information in this directory is kept private and used by County staff during recovery efforts only to notify businesses of which companies have resources available to assist after an emergency. From finding volunteers to obtaining meals, parking, and temporary office space, the information will help our community rebound and get back up and running after a disaster.

If you need assistance with your emergency preparedness plans, contact Bruno Kapacinskas, Business Resource Manager with the Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity Department Economic Development Division in Manatee County at 941-748-4501, ext. 6218.

Key Resources for preparing a continuity plan for your business or home:• United States: READY.gov• State of Florida: floridadisaster.biz• Florida SBDC at USF: sbdctampabay.com/business-continuity-disaster-preparedness

Bradenton Area Convention Center | One Haben Boulevard, Palmetto, Florida150+ EXHIBITORS • CASH BARS • GREAT FOOD • QUALITY NETWORKING • ENTERTAINMENT • DOOR PRIZES

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kim Dalglish

[email protected], ext. 121

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.

RESERVE YOUR BOOTH SPACEReservations are now open for the largest business showcase eventof the year. Promote your business to hundreds of business owners

and decision makers from Manatee and Sarasota counties at this combined Expo and Business After Hours.

10’ X 10’ BOOTH $35010’ X 10’ CORNER BOOTH - SOLD OUT

Booth includes skirted table, two chairs, curtained backdrop/sides, sign and four admission tickets.

SECURE A COVETED SPACESponsorships available giving you significant exposure with

Manatee and Sarasota Chamber members. And every sponsorship comes with premium booth placement!

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Friday, December 6Bradenton Country Club

Registration & Lunch | 10:00 - 11:15 AMShotgun Start | 11:30 AM

Awards Banquet Following PlayRAIN DATE: December 9

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Ball Toss | Lunch | Putt for WineScorecard/Scoreboard

Own Your Own Hole | Contest | Tee

Entry Fee: $795 Foursome | $195 IndividualPLAYER REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

Lunch • Signature Golf Shirt • Goody BagRange Balls • Green Fees • Contests & Prizes

Golf Cart • Door Prizes • Beer & Soft Drinks on the CourseAwards Reception with Cash Bar Following Play

Four Person Scramble - Amateur Players OnlyAt least one player per team must be a Manatee Chamber member

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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INFO & REGISTRATIONCara Misiewicz

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REGISTER ONLINEManateeChamber.com/Golf

headliners: monthly membership lunchHOT TOPICS | COOL SPEAKERS

Headliners Recap

Bealls:The Keys to Our Success

Steve Knopik | CEO of Bealls, Inc.

HEADLINERS SPONSORED BY

$35 Manatee Chamber & MYP Members ($45 within 7 days of event) | $45 Future MembersErica Massey | 941-748-4842, ext. 123 | [email protected] | ManateeChamber.com/Headliners

Wednesday, September 1111:30 AM - 1:15 PM

Rosedale Golf & Country Club5100 87th Street East, Bradenton 34211

The Trades: Critical Career Developmentfor Our Community

Doug Wagner | Deputy Superintendent of Business Services & Operations, School District of Manatee County

Maura Howl | Supervisor of Communications & Grants Management, Manatee Technical College

Wednesday, October 911:30 AM - 1:15 PM

Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

7650 Legacy Blvd., Lakewood Ranch 34202

As technology evolves and workforce demands increase, training for the trades is critical. As compared to four-year college degrees, technical certificates and training are viable and cost-effective options for our students and workforce. Our community will always have a need for the trades and Manatee County's technical college is among the best. Hear from a panel of award-winning students and young professionals how technical education in Manatee County has changed their lives and what they look for in a community to live, work, and play.

Bealls, Inc. has a knack for turning industry challenges into opportunities. Locally owned and operated for over 100 years, this Bradenton-based, nation-wide retailer continues to prosper and stay relevant, even in an industry that is ever-changing with stiff competition from regional and online retailers.

Join us for lunch to hear from Steve Knopik, CEO of Bealls, Inc. to learn the keys to Bealls' success.

HEADLINERS REGISTRATION

The Future of Our School District Is Now

From tech-focused programs and partnerships with Woz Pathway and Samsung, to three new schools, a balanced budget and increased teacher salaries, Manatee County schools are preparing for the future – now.

In July, the Manatee Chamber welcomed Cynthia Saunders, Superintendent of Manatee County Schools to share with our members the advancements, expansions, and changes being instituted to propel our schools – and your business’s future workforce – into the burgeoning culture and economy of tomorrow.


seminars: learn something newBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TOOLS | TRAINING AND INFO FOR YOUR TEAM

Erica Massey | 941-748-4842, ext. 123 [email protected]/Events

SEMINARS SPONSORED BY

Healthcare Options for You and Your WorkforceSteve Hall | Alltrust Insurance

Kristy Terenzio | Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc.

Dr. Bill Colgate | MCR Health

Lynn Ryan | Florida Blue Still confused about healthcare? Join us to hear the latest about healthcare options and insurance coverage available for you and your employees. Before insurance open enrollment begins this fall, learn from the experts:

• What health plans are available for me and my workforce?• Should I be looking at group plans or individual plans?• What’s the insurance “market place” and how does this work?• What’s the status of the ACA and who’s required to provide health insurance?

Tuesday, September 24 | 9:00 – 11:00 AMManatee Chamber of Commerce

Bradenton Office | 222 10th Street West, Bradenton 34205There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Developing Our Future Workforce The Importance of Internship Programs | SEMINARDan Doyle | Bealls, Inc.

Christy Cardillo | Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

Johnette Isham | Realize Bradenton

Eleni Sokos | Sokos Social What does a successful internship program look like? How do you find the right intern for your business or organization? Join us on Wednesday, September 25 as we hear from a panel of lo-cal business and non-profit representatives about their internship programs and share with you their best management practices and lessons learned along the way. We will also have a demon-stration of the Handshake platform. Handshake is the fast growing career management system that enables you to recruit students for internships or jobs from New College of Florida, State College of Florida, USF Sarasota-Manatee, USF St. Petersburg, and USF Tampa as well as other top universities in the nation.

Wednesday, September 25 | 7:30 – 9:00 AM Manatee Chamber of Commerce

Bradenton Office | 222 10th Street West, Bradenton 34205There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested for planning purposes

ManateeChamber.com/Events


Golden Member CelebrationHonoring Members with 50+ Years of Investment in the Manatee Chamber's Mission | Bradenton Insurance

The Bradenton Insurance family has been a loyal and dedicated investor of the Chamber for 52 years. It is an honor to recognize their long-standing commitment and to celebrate their continued success.

The inaugural MYP MVP Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, October 19 at PIER 22 Restaurant, Patio & Catering. Join us as we celebrate professionals in Manatee County ages 21-40 who demonstrate initiative and excellence in their careers, contribute time and energy in serving the community, and seek to support other young professionals through their leadership and advocacy.

In addition, an employer in Manatee County who implements creative and intentional initiatives to attract and retain young talent to our region will be honored.

Tickets are $35 for MYP members, $45 for future MYP members; $40 for Chamber members and $50 for future Chamber members. Table sponsorships of eight are available for $500, or four for $250. Tickets may be purchased at ManateeChamber.com/MYPAwards.

Help Students Apply for AidFAFSA Informational Station Added to Big Bank TheoryIt is estimated $2.6 billion of free college money went unclaimed by 2018 graduates. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is an important step for students wishing to pursue post-secondary education. In Manatee County, 54.5% of our population has a low-income rate, yet we only have a 32.5% FAFSA completion rate. It is important for ALL students to complete the FAFSA regardless of income level because aid is available for multiple income levels and most colleges and universities use the information when determining scholarships and grants.

REACH Manatee, Manatee County’s Local College Access Network, is launching some initiatives to help increase our FAFSA completion rate. One way is by creating more awareness of FAFSA during the Chamber’s Big Bank Theory program. We have added a station for the students to gather important information about the application and receive a schedule of FAFSA labs being held at their school.

Volunteers are needed to help, not only at Big Bank Theory, but at the high school labs. This is one way our business members can help students pursue post-secondary degrees which helps develop our community’s future workforce. CareerSource Suncoast is hosting a FAFSA training on September 19 at 5:30 PM. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Terri at the Chamber at [email protected]. Based on interest we may be adding additional trainings at the Chamber.

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REGISTER ONLINE ATManateeChamber.com/AnnualDinner

CONTACT KIM [email protected]

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Celebrate Business Partnerships with Education29th Annual Awards Breakfast Set for September 27

Join us on Friday, September 27, from 7:30-9:30 AM at Manatee Technical College, as we honor businesses, government, and community organizations for their dedication and commitment to the students of Manatee County. We received 92 nominations honoring more than 40 local businesses and organizations that partnered with our schools this past year. Congratulations to all nominees and the following finalists:

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Volunteers Needed for High School Literacy ActivityThe Big Bank Theory teaches high school seniors the importance of budgeting, saving money, and prioritizing spending decisions. Students participate in a real-life financial simulation that introduces them to the realities of being financially sensible. They gain valuable experience paying bills and making daily decisions that are essential to being a responsible adult.

WE NEED YOU! More than 200 business volunteers are needed to reach all six Manatee County high schools. Volunteering is easy and multiple dates and times are available. New volunteers will be given all program materials and training at our orientation sessions. Both orientation sessions are the same, choose the location most convenient for you.

September 17 | 8:00 – 9:00 AMManatee Chamber’s Bradenton Office222 10th Street West, Bradenton

September 30 | 4:00 – 5:00 PMManatee Chamber’s Lakewood Ranch Office4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch

Visit ManateeChamber.com/BigBank to register. Select your school and in the drop-down menu, choose your date and time slot. More specific details regarding your station and exact times will be provided via email. You can also sign-up for an Orientation Session.

Big Bank Dates | Fall 2019• Manatee High School | October 10-11• Southeast High School | October 16-17• Lakewood Ranch High School | October 24-25• Bayshore High School | October 31-November 1• Palmetto High School | November 4-5• Braden River High School | November 7-8

We are seeking sponsors to help with volunteer lunches. We provide lunch each day for Big Bank Theory volunteers. If you or your company would like to sponsor one of the lunches, contact Terri, 941-748-4842, ext. 172 for more information.

Business Coordinator of the YearAnna Maria Oyster BarCulver's of BradentonSteve & Carolyn Roskamp, Freedom Senior Management

Civic Partner of the YearBooks for Kids - Promoting Literacy – LWR RotaryManatee Education FoundationUnited Way Suncoast

Faith Based Partner of the YearHarvest United Methodist Church First Baptist Church - BradentonFirst Baptist Church - Palmetto

Good Things Come in Big PackagesBlake Medical Center/Trauma CenterChamps SportsGecko's Grill & Pub - SR 70

Good Things Come in Small PackagesFratello's of BradentonKona Ice of ManateeLaurie Fox - Coldwell Banker

Tickets are $25 for Manatee Chamber members, $30 for non-members. School District of Manatee County employees are free of charge as a thank you for all they do to support our students. Tickets are available at www.ManateeChamber.com/BizEd.

It's a Two Way StreetManasota Elite Agency of Horace MannPittsburgh Pirates & Bradenton MaraudersThe Center of Anna Maria Island

Partners TogetherAnna Maria Oyster BarGettel Automotive Family of DealershipsIntegrative Path Therapies, LLCManatee Education Foundation

Rookie of the YearDetwiler's Farm MarketLWR Charger Soccer ClubShipley Do-Nuts

Special One Time ProjectHampton Inn & Suites by HiltonSchindel OrthodonticsSirius Day Spa

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MYPower Networking LuncheonHeritage Harbour GolfClub & Eatery

Join us for the Inaugural Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) MVP Awards Luncheon which will celebrate professionals in Manatee County ages 21-40 who demonstrate initiative and excellence in their careers, contribute time and energy in serving the community, and seek to support other young professionals through their leadership and advocacy. Also to be recognized are companies and organizations that employ creative, intentional initiatives that seek to attract and retain young talent in the greater Manatee County region.

REGISTER NOW FOR TICKETSManatee Young Professionals (MYP) MVP Awards Luncheon

Friday, October 19 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | PIER 22 Restaurant, Patio, & Catering, 1200 1st Ave., W., Bradenton 34205

Sponsorships Available! Contact Kimberly Henley, 941-748-4842, ext. 139 or email [email protected] for more information.

Sunday, September 8 • 1:00 – 3:00 PMMYP Volunteer Project

Humane Society of Manatee County2515 14th St. W., Bradenton 34205

Join Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) volunteers as they remodel the “Meow Manner” free -roaming cat room. Bring your painting and decorating ideas. Please dress for manual labor and wear closed toe shoes. RSVP to Kimberly Henley 748-4842, ext. 139.

NEXT MONTH’S VOLUNTEER PROJECT October 12 | Special Olympics

Thursday, September 12 • 5:00 – 7:00 PMMYP Networking Social

Speaks Clam Bar8764 E. State Rd. 70, Bradenton 34202

Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) members and guests are invited for casual business networking 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 $10 for all others. No RSVP necessary.

NEXT MONTH’S SOCIAL October 10 | O'Bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar

Wednesday, September 25 • 11:45 AM – 1:00 PMMYPower Networking Lunch

Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill 4110 127th St. W., Bradenton 34215

MYPower Luncheons give young professionals the opportunity to promote your business products and services. Come willing to share a fun fact about yourself, pick up tips on professional and or personal development, enjoy a great lunch as well as one-on-one networking. Cost: $15 for paid MYP members, $20 for all others. RSVP to Kimberly Henley 748-4842, ext. 139.

Ten-Minute Tip“How to Use Leadership Programs to Enhance Your Success”

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NEXT MONTH’S MYPOWEROctober 30 | Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant


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CONGRATULATIONS 2019 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

The 40th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards Breakfast was held on Friday, August 23 at the Manatee Performing Arts Center in Bradenton. This community-wide celebration recognized successful small businesses and non-profit organizations for the crucial role they play in creating a quality, dynamic environment for visitors and residents to live, work, play, and do business.

“Our finalists exemplify the diversity, spirit, and community-mindedness that makes small business in Manatee County so special and so successful,” stated Bill Poulton, Tropicana Products and the Chairman of the Board of the Manatee Chamber.

“These employers and community leaders are an integral part of the fabric of our community, creating the unique culture that attracts and retains individuals and families to live and do business here. Small Business is Big Business in Manatee County - and it shows,” he said. Help us in congratu-lating the 2019 Manatee Small Business of the Year award winners:

Phil-Com Training& ConsultingTracy VanderneckCATEGORY I – SMALL BUSINESS UNDER $200,000

Big business comes in small packages, and Phil-Com’s one-woman business is no exception.Tracy provides tremendous benefits to her clients - and as a result, to our community, providing free resources and advice, and often putting in extra time at no cost if it means clients will receive the highest quality possible. Her company, Phil-Com, has a big mission. In fact, numerous missions, as this company assists other organizations with planning, fundraising, storytelling, research, and writing. Tracy’s business model supports the important work of helping children, feeding families, housing homeless animals, sharing music and art, protecting the environment, and more.

She is the sum total of the company’s customer service effort and gives back in many meaningful ways through her volunteerism for various programs and boards - one of which has led her to create a blueprint for non-profits to improve their inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in order to strengthen their organization and increase success.

Phil-Com strengthens our community - and perhaps our country - through Tracy’s national blogs by helping non-profits deliver their missions efficiently and effectively.

Veritas! PestManagementDon Goudy, Tami Goudy, and Bill GoudyCATEGORY II – SMALL BUSINESS $200,000 TO $700,000

Don, Tami, and Bill of Veritas! Pest Management believe in using the term citizenship as a verb - doing what they can to make Manatee County a terrific place to live, work, play, and raise a family. They are great community partners and they demonstrate this by serving on various committees, volunteering for civic projects and programs, and supporting non-profit organizations. This business team is able to do this while also realizing double-digit growth in revenue this past year. As experts in the industry, Don and team take time to train others in business best practices.

Clients describe Veritas as “trustworthy and conscientious,” “dedicated to outstanding service”, and that they are “always willing to go the extra mile” with “hands-on knowledge and personal attention to their customers' needs”. We would expect nothing less from this company that was named after the Roman goddess of truth and promises to serve with “Honor and Integrity.”

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CONGRATULATIONS 2019 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

Home Helpers of BradentonJonathan MarshCATEGORY III – SMALL BUSINESS $700,000 TO $2 Million

Johnathan Marsh of Home Helpers of Bradenton prioritizes taking care of his employees by offering monthly bonuses, creative benefits, and ensuring competitive pay by regularly performing a competitive analysis of similar businesses. He’s also instituted a monthly employee recognition program to highlight exceptional work. Refining processes and procedures is part of doing business for this company, as they regularly take feedback from clients to improve their business model.

Johnathan started his business because he learned that the caregiving burden is real, and it impacts the family as much as the patient. His passion for helping some of the most vulnerable, and often ignored, members of our society is also real. He treats these clients with the dignity and respect we would give our own family members, and with the same dignity and respect we would expect ourselves. Now that’s being in it for all the right reasons. As one of his clients stated, “He is a problem-solver who bends over backward to keep our family informed and delivers unparalleled service.”

U.S. Tent Rental & Linens by the SeaBrian Boyle, Tim Boyle, and Cliff BoyleCATEGORY IV – SMALL BUSINESS OVER $2 MILLION

Brian, Tim, and Cliff of U.S. Tent know their priorities, with a focus on customer service and taking good care of their employees. As this family company grew from humble beginnings to a dominate player in their industry and increased revenue over time, they directed these gains toward creating a robust compensation and benefits package for their employees. Believing “if you take care of your employees, they will take care of you,” this company has realized tremendous growth.

Community contributions come in many forms from U.S. Tent. They prioritize giving back to local non-profit organizations that work hard to provide much needed services in our community, providing well over $100,000 in contributions to the local community last year. They also contribute to our quality of life by implementing strong eco-friendly practices and products.

The number of awards and recognition this family team has received shows how well respected and committed this business is in the community. Starting out with one tent and one old truck, U.S. Tent has one shot at getting it right each time, often at high-profile and once-in-a-lifetime events.

TurningPointsAdell Erozer and Mark DeHaanNON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

A strong, healthy organization takes care of its own, and Turning Points is no exception as they work regularly to ensure the work environment is safe and welcoming for staff, clients and volunteers, providing health and wellness programing, annual recognition events, and staff retreats.

They have received a coveted 4-star rating by Charity Navigator, a nation-wide charity evaluator, demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency to the community and donor base. In just this past calendar year, volunteers for Turning Points have logged 55,602 hours of service, with in-kind value of over $2 million– all to better our community.

Adell, Mark, and their team serve an immense community need. Through community collaboration, they create healthier lives for our residents as they provide leadership in developing strategies to tackle the complicated issue of homelessness. They serve this immense need with the help of approximately 150 volunteers per month. Daily they help their clients, often in crisis, maintain housing, find employment, get basic needs addressed, and improve their health so they are able to work.

Che Barnett, Manatee County Government | Dennise Berger, Regions Bank | Nick Choat, Sport Clips Haircuts of Bradenton | Justin Phillips, Minuteman Press of BradentonRay Reher, Innovative CFO Solutions | Dori Sherman, Culver’s Restaurant Lakewood Ranch | Steve Sherman, Culver’s Restaurant Lakewood Ranch | Gus Sokos, Demetrios’ Pizza House

David Spire, Entech | David Wheeler, Bowled Life | Pamela Whitman, NetWeave Social Networking | Michael Willats, Shankman & Leone, P.A. | Rick Yocum, Humane Society of Manatee County

THANK YOU TO OUR JUDGES

A.L.L. About Kids Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. André Lewis

ArtCenter Manatee, Carla Nierman

Blue Door Spa & Salon, Nicky Nagy & Ann Campbell

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, Dawn Stanhope

The Center for Skin Wellness, Robert Finkelstein, D.O.

The Center of Anna Maria Island, Christopher Culhane & David Zaccagnino

Chapman Insurance, Brady Chapman

Clark Financial Partners, Ken Clark & Annie Clark

Crystal Clean Green Cleaning, Steven Pajevic

Esposito Law Group, Janelle Esposito

Fawley Bryant Architecture, Stu Henderson & Steve Padgett

Flooring America of Bradenton, Randy Clark

HOPE Family Services, Laurel Lynch

Key 2 Life Training, Key Fitch

Luhrsen Goldberg, Julie Luhrsen & Christina Goldberg

Manatee Printers, Ron Pickelsimer

Meadows Family Dentistry, Dr. George Meadows

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Maribeth Phillips & Amy Towery

Palm Printing, Ryan Hedrick & Nicole Hedrick

Prosser Painting, David Prosser & Lorraine Prosser

Ramos Center for Interventional & Functional Pain Medicine, Dr. Fabian Ramos

Sherrill Wealth Management, Gardner Sherrill

Society Bytes Radio, Kate O’Neal

Sokos Social, Eleni Sokos

SOLVE Maternity Homes, Peggy Kerwin

Spark Growth, Sara Hand

United Way Suncoast, Bronwyn Beightol

Vet Care Express Animal Ambulance, Cheryl Brady

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD FINALISTS

BREAKFAST ANDNETWORKING

A very special thank you to LeMoyne Johnson and Taylor Fults of Johnson PhotoImaging for photographing our cover this month.

Bill Poulton, Tropicana Products, welcomed attendees.

Nick Choat, Sport Clips Haircuts of Bradenton, spoke about the past year as a Small Business of the Year Award winner.

Beth Green, BB&T, Presenting Sponsor, emceed the 2019 awards ceremony.

Tracy Vanderneck, Phil-Com Training & Consulting, was the Category I winner.

Veritas! Pest Management was the Category II winner. Accepting the award were owners Don, Tami and Bill Goudy.

Jonathan Marsh, Home Helpers of Bradenton, was the Category III winner.

Tim Boyle and Brian Boyle, U.S. Tent Rental & Linens by the Sea, Category IV winner.

Turning Points won in the Non-Profit category. Mark DeHaan, Board Chair and Adell Erozer, Executive Director accepted the award.

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Top BBC Referral Categories in June

Cleaning ServicesHome Repair/Remodeling

Welcome NewBBC Members

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The Humane Society of Manatee CountySeafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill

NLP Aqua SolutionsAderholdt Back Pain Institute-LWR

Join us for an in-depth look at how effective leadership and teamwork can create a stellar working environment, and gain valuable tips on maximizing each employees personal satisfaction and productivity. Our guest speaker, Charles "Chuck" Nechtemm, revolutionized the world of business by initiating a series of cutting-edge programs that enrich the professional lives of individuals, and will be sharing his expertise with our members.

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REGISTER ONLINE: ManateeChamber.com/BBCSeminar

Congratulations BBC Members2019 Small Business of the Year Award WinnersThe Better Business Council congratulates Veritas! Pest Management (Category II winner) and Home Helpers of Bradenton (Category III winner) on their recent Small Business of the Year Awards. We are proud to have you as members of the BBC and we wish you continued success.

Don Goudy, Tami Goudy, Bill GoudyVeritas! Pest Management

Jonathan MarshHome Helpers of Bradenton

Rick Groover (left), with Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park, and Phill Baker (right), with Boyd Insurance and Investment Services, proudly wear their BBC sticker at Blake Medical Center’s Business After Hours.

(Left picture) Pam Tessieri,Bradenton Herald, and Cassandra Burns, Dignity Memorial and (right picture) Shirley Walker and Kathleen Leepart, Dignity Memorial, proudly represent the BBC at the Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park Coffee Club.


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Thank you to everyone who attended Coffee Club at Suncoast Behavioral Health Center on July 25. It is a great pleasure for Suncoast to host this event and to be part of this great community!

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center is a private, Baker Act Receiving Facility in Manatee County. We provide services for children, adolescents, adults and mature adults in crisis. Our services are available to the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Help is just a phone call away!

For more detailed information or questions regarding our services and programs, please contact Suncoast Behavioral Health Center.

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business after hoursOur mission here at Firkins Automotive is to earn and retain our Customer’s loyalty by delivering a sales and service experience with outstanding quality, integrity, and value. We are Bradenton’s Premier Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealer, located at 2700 1st Street West and our additional new location at 2601 1st Street East. You can schedule a test drive, your next service appointment or order that factory part/accessory you need. Our website literally puts Firkins Automotive at your fingertips. Check out our commercial line for your business. Whether it’s a Ram truck, a commercial van, or any other vehicle, let us help you select the right vehicle to meet your unique needs.

Firkins Automotive Group has been making a difference in Manatee and Sarasota counties for more than 65 years because we care. The owners and employees have a common desire to help our community where ever we can with donations to local groups, schools, and organizations. To see some of these groups and organizations, visit us at www.firkinscares.com. We are proud of the reputation of Firkins and want our customers to feel welcome, respected, knowledgeable and confident while making their purchase and service selections. We bring the family touch to the overwhelming world of automotive choices. We are committed to being caring, trustworthy and ethical.

We are proud to do business this way as it is the Firkins way. Thank you and we look forward to meeting you!

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All For LifeMobile serving Manatee and surrounding countiesallforlife.us(941) 780-6161Drug Testing

Around the Bend Nature & Discovery Tours8429 Lorraine Rd., Ste. 113Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202aroundbend.com(941) 794-8773Activities and Amusements

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Bubbaques BBQ6581 E. State Rd. 70Bradenton, FL 34203bubbaquesbbq.com(941) 896-6588Restaurants

CBIZ Insurance Services2033 Main St., Ste. 407Sarasota, FL 34237cbiz.com(941) 960-8778Insurance

Charlie Rice Roofing, Inc.4920 Lena Rd., Ste. 107Bradenton, FL 34211charliericeroofing.com(941) 242-9004Roofing Contractors

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Edward Jones - Isaac Valley7480 Cortez Rd. W.Bradenton, FL 34210edwardjones.com/isaac-valley(941) 792-8397Financial Planning and Services

Elite Laser Engraving & Sarasota Promotions6222 Tower Lane, Unit A-8Sarasota, FL 34240EliteLaserEngraving.com(941) 227-0130Promotional Products and Advertising Specialties

Firehouse Subs #1764017 Manatee Ave. W.Bradenton, FL 34205firehousesubs.com(941) 744-0204Restaurants

Firehouse Subs #83621 Cortez Rd. W.Bradenton, FL 34207firehousesubs.com(941) 727-1818Restaurants

First Southern Bank3103 Manatee Ave. W.Bradenton, FL 34205FSB-Bank.Bank(941) 554-7080Banks and Banking

GrowthStack, LLC10619 Glencorse TerrBradenton, FL 34211growthstackagency.com(904) 303-1811Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations

H&Y Fence510 Cattlemen RoadSarasota, FL 34232hnyfence.com(941) 375-3444Fencing Materials and Installation

The Haven4405 DeSoto Rd.Sarasota, FL 34235thehavensrq.org(941) 355-8808Social Services

High Vibe Studio417 12th St. W., #120Bradenton, FL 34205thehighvibestudio.com(941) 896-5153Yoga Instruction

The Jericho Project6075 Coral WayBradenton, FL 34207TheJerichoProjectFL.org(941) 706-8510Non-Profit Organizations

Just Kickin' Back Charters752 Manatee Ave. W.Holmes Beach, FL 34215JustFishFL.com(941) 226-1100Fishing Charters

Marco's Pizza11161 E. State Rd. 70Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202marcos.com(941) 909-1900Restaurants

MedRx Pharmacy4418 E. State Rd. 64Bradenton, FL 34208MedRxFL.com(941) 896-7767Pharmacies


Music Go Round - Bradenton5108 15th St. E., Ste. 204Bradenton, FL 34203musicgoroundbradenton.com(757) 615-2552Music and Instrument Stores

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Next Generation Academics4635 26th St. W.Bradenton, FL 34205NextGenerationAcademics.org(941) 251-2491Schools and Education

Ocean Blue Pool Supply & Services14636 E. State Rd. 70Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202oceanbluepoolservices.com(941) 373-6389Pool Supplies and Services

O'Dwyer Technical Services3417 72nd Dr. E.Sarasota, FL 34243odtechservices.com(916) 616-8411Consulting Services

Open Access Urgent Care1838 Rye Rd. E., Ste. 107Bradenton, FL 34212openaccessurgentcare.com(941) 714-7373Hospitals and Medical Centers

Peace of Mind Home Inspections4920 Lena Rd., #105Bradenton, FL 34211(941) 222-0555Inspection - Building, Home, Structural, Wind Mitigation

S2R Construction2110 Whitfield Park Dr., Unit D22Sarasota, FL 34243s2rconstruction.com(941) 807-9870Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

Seazilla Marine, Inc.seazillamarine.com(941) 479-1350Marine Flooring

Skyway Title Services1201 6th Ave. W., Ste. 100Bradenton, FL 34205skywaytitlesvc.com(941) 822-8739Title Companies

South Florida Soft Wash2822 54th Ave. S.St. Petersburg, FL 33712softwashfla.com(844) 425-6766Pressure Cleaning

T-Mobile Operated by GP Mobile, LLC7236 E. 55th Ave.Bradenton, FL 34203gpmobile.net(941) 281-3330Cellular Equipment and Supplies

TreeUmph! Adventure Course21805 State Rd. 70 E.Bradenton, FL 34211treeumph.com(941) 251-8140Activities and Amusements

Verizon685 10th St. E.Palmetto, FL 34221cellularsales.com(941) 212-2720Cellular Equipment and Supplies

Walker's Treasure Box1661 C West University parkwaySarasota, FL 34243facebook.com/walkerstreasurebox/(941) 217-6582Thrift Shops

Westcoast Business Solutions, Inc.(941) 545-3102Payroll and HR Services

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Barbara A. Harvey Elementary SchoolGrand Opening

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Cricket Wireless / All in One SolutionsGrand Opening

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Charlie Rice Roofing, Inc.Grand Opening

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Parrish Community High School Grand Opening

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Lakewood Ranch Medical CenterRemodel

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member newsBlalock Walters, P.A. is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020. Clifford L. Walters, III and William C. Robinson, Jr. have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Real Estate Law; Charles F. Johnson was selected in the practice area of Commercial and Litigation – Real Estate; Mark P. Barnebey was selected for Land Use & Zoning Law; Matthew J. Lapointe was selected for Corporate Law; Fred Moore was selected in Commercial Litigation and Robert G. Blalock was selected for Trusts and Estates. Additionally, Clifford. L. Walters, III was named the Best Lawyers® 2020 Real Estate Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Sarasota.

Kerkering, Barberio & Co., Certified Public Accountants, is pleased to announce that it has been ranked one of the Top 300 Accounting Firms in the nation by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA 300).

Manatee County Commissioners have unanimously confirmed the appointment of Kim Stroud as the county government's new Human Resources director. For the past nine years, she has served as the division manager for the county's award-winning Employee Health Benefits division.

Entech is pleased to announce Rob Wilkinson has been hired as Director of Finance and Administration. In his role, Wilkinson will be responsible for all controller duties in addition to overseeing HR and administrative functions of the company. He will also be heavily involved in financial reporting, metrics and analysis.

School District of Manatee County has been named to the Forbes list of Best-In-State Employers for 2019. The District remains the largest employer in Manatee County and is ranked No. 173 on the list.

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.

Duncan Real Estate is pleased to announce that Dee Munn has joined the Sales Team. Dee is a career Real Estate Broker Associate with 18 years of experience assisting buyers, sellers and investors.

Allure Medical was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies to Work For. The annual Best Companies list is featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine. One-hundred companies are ranked in small, medium and large employer categories.

Sarasota Orthopedic Associates has rebranded as 360 Orthopedics. Over the past eight years, the group has grown to add locations in Lakewood Ranch and Venice.

Mauldin & Jenkins proudly announces the appointment of four new partners: Jon Schultz, CPA, Atlanta, GA; Matt Hisey, CPA, Chattanooga, TN; Trey Scott, CPA, Savannah, GA; and Kristen Lord, CPA, Chief Financial Officer of Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC.

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Fri. 6 Small Business Council Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room Member Open House & Ribbon Cutting Celebration 2:00 - 5:00 PM Bradenton OfficeSun. 8 MYP Volunteer Project 1:00 - 3:00 PM Humane Society of Manatee CountyTues. 10 Business After Hours 5:00 - 7:00 PM Conley Buick GMC SubaruWed. 11 Headliners: The Trades Critical Career Development for Our Community 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM Rosedale Golf & Country Club Unidos Now Job Shadow 2:00 - 5:00 PM Various Business LocationsThurs. 12 Chamber Planning Retreat & Leadership Conference Bonita Springs Power Connection Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00 AM D's Breakfast & Burgers Technology Committee Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 PM Bradenton Office - Conference Room MYP Social 5:00 - 7:00 PM Speaks Clam BarTues. 17 Big Bank Theory Volunteer Orientation 8:00 - 9:00 AM Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board RoomWed. 18 Leadership Manatee - Healthcare Day Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Anna Maria Oyster BarTues. 19 Executive Committee Meeting 7:45 - 9:00 AM Bradenton Office - Conference Room Biscuits & Benefits Member Reception 3:00 - 4:30 PM Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room Fri. 20 Natural Resources Committee Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room USF Job Shadow Networking Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room Chamber Friends Committee Meeting 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Bradenton Office - Conference RoomMon. 23 Attainable Housing Task Force Meeting 8:00 - 9:00 AM Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room MYPower Networking Lunch 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & GrillTues. 24 Healthcare Options for You and Your Workforce Seminar 9:00 - 11:00 AM Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board RoomWed. 25 Developing Future Workforce Seminar 7:30 - 9:00 AM Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board Room Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 - 5:30 PM Bradenton Office - Air & Energy Board RoomThurs. 26 Coffee Club & Ten-Minute Takeaway 7:45 - 9:00 AM PACE Center for Girls Leadership Manatee Alumni Board Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Naughty Monk BreweryFri. 27 29th Annual Business & Education Partnership Awards 7:30 - 9:00 AM Manatee Technical CollegeMon. 30 Big Bank Theory Volunteer Orientation 8:00 - 9:00 AM Lakewood Ranch Office - Board Room

Tues. 1 BBC Advisory Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Bradenton Office - Conference RoomWed. 2 Leadership Manatee - Education Day Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM IMG Academy Golf Club MYP Leadership Committee Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 PM Bradenton Office - Conference Room Healthcare Committee Meeting 4:00 - 5:00 PM Lakewood Ranch Office - Board RoomThurs. 3 Education & Workforce Committee Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 PM School Board Building

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