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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, October 12
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.


Wednesday, October 19
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.


Thursday, October 20


Tuesday, October 25


Thursday, November 3
Monday, November 7
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.



Chamber Expo 2016 (with Manatee Chamber)
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS

Ear-Resistable Hearing Center
Wednesday, October 19
4 p.m.
1805 Siesta Drive
Sarasota, FL 34239



Shapp's Bagels
Wednesday, October 26
9:30 a.m.
1979 Northgate Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34234



Gilbert Design Build
Wednesday, November 2
4:30 p.m.
4049 Clark Road
Sarasota, FL 34233

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ISSUE NO. 63 / OCTOBER 10, 2016

CHAMBER BUZZ

Annual Meeting & Salute To Business Recap
Presenting Sponsor


Last Friday, The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated 9 local businesses for their excellence and commitment to the Sarasota community at the Annual Salute to Business Awards. 
 
In addition, the event honored outgoing Chamber President, Steve Queior, CCE on his 13 years of service. The Chamber welcomed new Chamber President & CEO, Kevin Cooper and passed the gavel from Lisa Krouse to new Chair of the Board, George McGonagill.
 
A big congratulations to Lisl Liang on being awarded the Kerkering Barberio & Co's Chair's Cup for second time for her exceptional work with The Chamber!
















Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event such a success!


Photo Credit: Concept Digital Media


MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Welcome 2016-2017 Board of Directors
Chair-Elect
Charlie D. Bailey, III
Williams Parker
Chair
George McGonagill
Questar Construction
Immediate Past Chair
Lisa Krouse
FCCI Insurance
F E A T U R E D  E V E N T

Power Hour Lunch (PHL)
at Michael's On East!
Wednesday, October 12
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Michael's On East

1212 East Avenue South

Sarasota, FL 34239



Members: $20
Future Members: $25


Hungry for new business? 


Leverage your lunch with the power of business referrals at Power Hour Lunch. At this event, each guest is invited to make an introduction to the group and pitch an elevator speech about their business.


We have a place set just for you! Let's have lunch!


REGIONAL LUNCH UPDATE WITH CFO, JEFF ATWATER


Wednesday, October 19
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Polo Grill & Bar

10670 Boardwalk Loop

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202



Members: $30
Future Member: $40


Join the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance for an informative luncheon as they welcome Jeff Atwater, Florida's Chief Financial Officer, State Fire Marshal, and as a member of the Florida Cabinet.


CFO Atwater oversees the state's accounting and auditing functions and unclaimed property, monitors the investment of state funds and manages the deferred compensation program and risk management program for the state. His office is responsible for Insurance consumer services including the licensing and oversight of insurance agents and agencies, as well as funeral homes and cemeteries. The CFO office oversees insurance fraud investigations as well as ensuring businesses have workers' compensation coverage in place for employees and helping injured workers with benefit payments and re-employment. 



CHAMBER CONNECT


Thursday, October 20
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Around the Clock Fitness - Sarasota

935 N. Beneva Road

Sarasota, FL 34232


Complimentary for All!




Check out Around the Clock Fitness' bar area (bar in a gym?!), nursery, arcade, cafe and more than 65,000 square footage of workout areas! You haven't see anything like it in Southwest Florida.  Drink specials and hors d'oeuvres will be provided to attendees.


Make connections with Chamber business professionals at the new Chamber Connect event held bi-monthly at various locations throughout Greater Sarasota. Enjoy light appetizers, drink specials and door prizes in a laid back atmosphere perfect for meeting your next customer or client. Chamber Connect is typically held on the third Thursday bi-monthly, making it an event that you won't want to miss!

 
REGISTER TO VOTE!


Tomorrow is the last day to Register to Vote in the General Election happening, November 8!


Visit the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections for more information on where to register and polling places.


Visit the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections for more information on where to register and polling places.



Get Registered! Get out to vote!
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