July 2016 - Manatee Chamber of Commerce
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July 2016 - Manatee Chamber of Commerce
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Some restrictions apply. Serviceable areas only. Service provided at the discretion of Bright House Networks. July Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 3 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman.................................................................................................................................Trudy Moon, Air & Energy Immediate Past Chairman .............................................................................. Jonathan Fleece, Blalock Walters, P.A. Chairman-Elect........................................................................................... Kevin DiLallo, Manatee Memorial Hospital Treasurer............................................................................... Phill Baker, Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc. Vice Chairman, Community Development & Communications...............Ernie Withers, Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota Vice Chairman, Membership Development & Services............................................ Bill Poulton, Tropicana Products Vice Chairman, Public Policy & Small Business................................................. Darcie Duncan, Duncan Real Estate Chairman, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation.......................Michael Moschella, Hancock Bank President....................................................................................Robert Bartz, IOM, Manatee Chamber of Commerce BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lisa Arrigo-Hoban, L.A. Events, Inc. Ben Bakker, HJB Properties Jackie Barron, The Mosaic Company Jason Bartz, NDC Construction Company Vanessa Baugh, Manatee County Gov't (Ex Officio) Kevin Baylor, Suncoast Business Technologies Richard Bedford, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc. Jennifer Bencie, Florida Department of Health - Manatee Rick Bisio, The Educated Franchisee Bruce Body, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Shirley Bryant, City of Palmetto (Ex Officio) Carlos Buqueras, Port Manatee (Ex Officio) Christy Cardillo, Shinn & Company, LLC Karen Carpenter, School Board of Manatee County (Ex Officio) Brian Carter, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLC William Colgate, MCR Health Services, Inc. Ron Getman, Getman Cruise & Travel Diana Greene, School Board of Manatee County (Ex Officio) Sherod Halliburton, Manatee Community Federal Credit Union MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BRADENTON OFFICE 222 10th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone: 941-748-3411 Fax: 941-745-1877 LAKEWOOD RANCH OFFICE AT THE MCCLURE CENTER 4215 Concept Court Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 Phone: 941-748-3411 Fax: 941-745-1877 Info@ManateeChamber.com ManateeChamber.com Sharon Hillstrom, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation Ed Hunzeker, Manatee County Government (Ex Officio) John Laurie, BB&T Insurance Services Michael Maddaloni, Bealls, Inc. Michael Milliron, IMG Academy Stewart Moon, Jr., Air & Energy Sean Murphy, Beach Bistro John Nash, 1st Manatee Bank Donal O’Shea, New College of Florida (Ex Officio) Frederick Piccolo, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (Ex Officio) Wayne Poston, City of Bradenton (Ex Officio) Tara Poulton, Southwest Florida Water Management District (Ex Officio) William Robinson, Blalock Walters, P.A. Vicki Silver, Feld Entertainment, Inc. Sandra Stone, University of South Florida Sarasota Manatee (Ex Officio) Brian Thomas, State College of Florida (Ex Officio) Bob Turner, Bradenton Herald Kerry Ward, Bank of the Ozarks MANATEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF MISSION: To build a positive business environment while enhancing the community’s quality of life. The Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s Current magazine is published monthly and distributed to more than 3,000 business and community leaders. It is an advertising medium available only to Chamber members. Jahna Allen, Vice President, Community Development.......................... JahnaA@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 172 Robert Bartz, IOM, President........................................................................ BobB@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 112 Kim Dalglish, Vice President, Membership Development & Services....... KimD@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 121 Jacki Dezelski, IOM, Executive Vice President.......................................... JackiD@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 131 Tim Fenimore, Membership Development Representative..........................TimF@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 241 Michael Gallen, Esq., Vice President, Public Policy & Small Business.....MichaelG@ManateeChamber.com, ext 124 Allison Heitner, Communications Director...............................................AllisonH@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 116 Kimberly Hinkle, Visitor Information Specialist....................................KimberlyH@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200 Alan Kelly, Membership Development Representative.............................. AlanK@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 333 Kimberly Kramer, Program & Events Coordinator....................................... KimK@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 139 Carey Miller, Office Administrator...............................................................CareyM@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 113 Reba Parrish, Visitor Information Specialist............................................... RebaP@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 100 Dawn Plavak, Better Business Council Manager.......................................DawnP@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 114 Diane Pluchino, Visitor Information Specialist..........................................DianeP@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 200 Lisa Reeder, Executive Assistant, Public Policy & Small Business............. LisaR@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 123 Cheryl Richert, Controller of Finance........................................................ CherylR@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 115 Leigh Weger, Executive Assistant, Membership Development................LeighW@ManateeChamber.com, ext. 122 BRADENTON AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION STAFF FOR ADVERTISING RATES CONTACT: Allison Heitner at 941-748-4842, ext. 116 or AllisonH@ManateeChamber.com Current magazine is proudly published by CG&B Publishing, LLC of Bradenton. Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation.......................................................................... 941-803-9030 Sharon Hillstrom, President & CEO..................................................................... SharonH@ThinkBradentonArea.com Jennifer Brand, Administrative Coordinator...................................................... JenniferB@ThinkBradentonArea.com Mary Chilton, Project Manager................................................................................ MaryC@ThinkBradentonArea.com Lauren Kratsch, Director of Project Management..............................................LaurenK@ThinkBradentonArea.com Jeannie Shields, Office Administrator.................................................................JeannieS@ThinkBradentonArea.com Cindy Unzicker, Investor Relations & Development Manager/Event Manager....... CindyU@ThinkBradentonArea.com 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 Tuesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center (cgb@cablishgentile.com) follow us 4 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce Stay up to date with the latest Chamber news and happenings! | July Current 2016 contents ABOUT OUR JULY COVER 11 13 Small Business of the Year Awards Come Celebrate with Us Manatee Chamber Wins Future of the Region Award Dorian Aerial & Architectural Photographics, Inc ' Save the Date! 32nd Annual 18 August 4 Reserve Your Booth Today! 29 2016 Friday, October 14 32nd Annual Golf Tournament Save the Date FEATURES 7 Platinum Member Spotlight Bradenton Herald 8 IN EVERY ISSUE 24 Food Tour Save the Date - August 27 Health Links Florida 24 Project T.E.A.C.H Focusing on the Health and Thank You Volunteers Wellness of Employees 27 Job Shadow Pilot 16 Manatee Chamber Career Awareness for Named Largest Chamber in Students Tampa Bay Region 33 2017 Preferred Business 17 Hurricane Season Has Directory Begun Last Call to Promote Your Get a Plan NOW! Business 19 Port Manatee A Diverse Global Gateway 9 10 BBC - Better Business Council Business After Hours July 12 • 5:00 - 7:00 PM Blake Medical Center SEE YOU AUGUST 4 AT Power Connection Events 14 MYP Events & Highlights 20 Ribbon Cutting Celebrations 22 New & Renewing Members 26 Business After Hours 28 Coffee Club 30 Tech TIPS 31 Member News 32 Shop, Dine, Think Local A LOOK AHEAD TO AUGUST 33 Bagels & Benefits NETWORKING AT A GLANCE Discover Port Manatee. Not only is Port Manatee one of Florida’s largest and fastest-growing seaports, it is also the closest U.S. deepwater seaport to the Panama Canal and an easy link to Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. Port Manatee is your gateway to international trade. Focus on Manatee Young Professionals' Impact 34 Calendar of Events MYP Networking Social July 14 • 5:00 - 7:00 PM Gecko's Grill & Pub 'Braden River Plaza' July Current 2016 Coffee Club July 28 • 7:45 - 9:00 AM United Way "Campaign Kickoff" at Manatee Technical College | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 5 6 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | July Current 2016 PLATINUM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT BRADENTON HERALD Bradenton com The New Look Bradenton Herald and Bradenton.com by Bob Turner, President & Publisher, Bradenton Herald On May 18th, the Bradenton Herald and Bradenton.com launched a new look. Why change? Because our readers, have changed so much. How they want to get the news has never been more diversified. After tracking our readers here and across the country in other McClatchy markets, we’ve found our print readers want a cleaner, more organized look. They either want a quick summary of the news with a cup of coffee, or an in-depth look when they can take the time to explore. Online, most come to the Herald via mobile devices, looking for a quick update on their cell phone or iPad, or on desktop during a break at work. Readers also are enjoying the news, sports and features videos being produced each day by our reporters and photographers, so we’re devoting more resources to that visual reporting. Our strategy: to meet our readers’ needs for news with our award-winning journalism, with more analysis and perspective in print, and more videos, photos and easy-to-scan breaking news on Bradenton.com. For several months, we have experimented in print with occasionally packaging our strong local news in the A section. This new design now emphasizes every day what sets us apart from other media: our dedicated, award-winning local reporting. The Herald’s front page is now easier to navigate, with our top stories and a digest to help guide you quickly inside. Local and Business pages are now inside the A section every day, keeping you updated on everything happening in Manatee County. The new look is more colorful, attractive and easier to read. Opinion and Letters pages will also be in the A section. We’ll continue to offer national and international coverage, emphasizing stories that have particular impact on Florida and Tampa Bay. And our Sports and Features coverage will continue with our great team of reporters and editors. On Wednesdays, you’ll find Sports and Taste in the same B section, with all the same content. We’re introducing new In-Depth coverage in print on Page 3A Wednesdays and an entire section Sundays, and on Bradenton.com 24-7. It features longer pieces and deep reports with more background and perspective. Our Here is what isn’t changing: our deep commitment to keeping readers informed and engaged, celebrating our diverse community, entertaining you and shining a light to enact needed change and make a difference. Since the majority of our digital readers come to us primarily through a smartphone or tablet, we worked to make our story pages look more engaging on mobile devices. It’s what we’ve been doing since the first editions of the Bradenton Herald were printed in 1922. With the new changes, we’re reinforcing our commitment to readers as the most trusted source of news and information for decades to come. We welcome your feedback on these changes. Please visit the “Feedback” link at new.bradenton.com and tell us what you think. As always, thank you for reading the Bradenton Herald. Publisher Bob Turner can be reached at bturner@bradenton.com; Executive Editor Joan Krauter can be reached at jkrauter@bradenton.com. BRADENTON HERALD 1111 3rd Avenue West | Bradenton, FL 34205 • 941-748-0411 • Bradenton.com July Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 7 Like us on Facebook 6311 Porter Road Suite 2 • Sarasota FL 34240 GET CERTIFIED. GET CONNECTED. BRING HEALTH TO WORK. HealthLinksFloridainManateeCountyisexcitedto recognizethenewest HealthLinksCer:fiedHealthyBusinesses! Thesebusinesseshavemadethecommitmenttocreatea cultureofhealth,safetyandwell-beingintheworkplace. Congratulatethemwithus! v BlakeMedicalCenter v FCCIInsuranceGroup v FloridaDepartmentofHealthinManatee v FyzicalTherapy&BalanceCenters v FYZICALHealth v ManateeCountyGovernment v TheSchoolDistrictofManatee v TidewellHospice Serving Southwest Florida with heating and air conditioning service, repairs and installation. Our expertise and professionalism in HVAC allows us to provide professional solutions for our customers that last. 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Always get at least three proposals and compare the specifications to insure that the bids are alike. Is my contractor licensed and insured? This is one of the most important questions you can ask to protect you and your home or business. With a little time and research, you can be assured that your contractor meets the requirements for doing business in Florida. At a minimum, check the following: a) Verify the contractor’s license – myfloridalicense.com/dbpr or call 850-487-1395 b) Verify Worker’s Compensation Coverage – myfloridacfo.com/division/wc c) Verify Liability Insurance – Ask your contractor for a current “Certificate of Liability Insurance” and contact the carrier to insure that coverage continues to be in place. Never pay for all repairs in advance (a deposit should be no more than 10% of the total contract price); and pay by check or credit card; make the check out to the company not the person; don't pay cash to a contractor or a sales person. Before making your final payment, obtain a “Release of Lien” from the contractor and from any suppliers and sub-contractors that may have been involved in your job. Become familiar with Florida’s Lien Law. Be sure to get the contract and warranties in writing. Add and initial any changes to the contract and make sure it includes information regarding completion dates, materials, clean-up, etc. For a more comprehensive list of questions to ask your licensed roofer, go to the FRSA’s web-site at floridaroof.com/replacing-your-roof. The following are trusted Better Business Council (BBC) Roofing Professionals vetted and approved by the BBC Advisory Committee, each has pledged to adhere to higher ethical business standards and practices. Absolute Roofing of Florida All Weather Enterprises, Inc. dba All Weather Roofing Alvin J. Singleton, Inc. Florida Southern Roofing and Sheetmetal, Inc. Gary T. Bringman Roofing, Inc. Gator Roofing Manson Roofing, Inc. 941-782-8962 800-297-3758 941-365-3359 941-782-0409 941-746-6643 941-747-2898 941-748-5547 The Better Business Council (BBC) is a program of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce dedicated to strengthening public confidence in Manatee County area businesses through the promotion of high standards of business ethics. Consumers do business with those they can trust. Membership with the BBC gives your business credibility in the consumer eye and identifies your business as one which adheres to higher ethical business standards and practices. In Print The “Guide to Better Business” Directory Online • Events • Social Media Trout & Leigh Insurance, Inc. Piper Fire Protection, Inc. Top BBC Referral Categories in MAY: Pest Control Plumbing Carpet Replacment The BBC receives hundreds of requests for business referrals with priority given to BBC members. Endorsing and agreeing to uphold the BBC’s Code of Ethics sets your business apart from others. Dawn Plavak, BBC Manager Phone: 941-748-1325 • Fax: 941-745-1877 ManateeChamber.com/BBC July Current 2016 DawnP@ManateeChamber.com ManateeChamber.com/BBC | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 9 Make Powerful Connections Power Connection events are great opportunities to network and connect in a setting that allows for one-on-one, B2B interaction. Attendees are invited to give a brief commercial on their business, products, and services. July 14 7:30 – 9:00 AM Theresa’s Restaurant 608 14th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 ® July 6 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Polo Grill & Bar 10670 Boardwalk Loop Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 July 20 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM The Beach House Restaurant 200 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 August 3 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Cedar Reef Fish Camp 7240 55th Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34203 Chamber Member Cost to Attend: $15 RSVP to Kimberly Kramer at KimK@ManateeChamber.com or Register online at ManateeChamber.com/Events. Power Connection Breakfast and Power Connection Lunch are Members-only networking events. ittsburgh irates aseball SARASOTA BRADENTON Thanks for voting us Number One for 18 years! Locally Owned and Operated www.WagnerRealty.com 10 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | July Current 2016 Celebrate With Us Gold Members The 37Th AnnuAl MAnATee MAULDIN &JENKINS Small Business of the Year CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, LLC Awards Luncheon HOSTED BY: Silver Members Friday, August 12 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM IMG Academy Golf Club 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton Cost $38 each or Table Sponsors $500 (Seating for 8) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: LisaR@ManateeChamber.com REGISTER ONLINE AT: ManateeChamber.com/Events PRESENTING SPONSOR: SUPPORTING SPONSOR: CORPORATE SPONSORS: Bronze Members CUSTOM COMPUTER & NETWORK SOLUTIONS SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL PARTNERS: A/V SPONSOR: July Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 11 Sandler provides training solutions and consulting for small- to medium-sized businesses as well as corporate training for Fortune 1000 companies. We work with you to identify the training solution that best suits you or your organization. Our training is based on the concepts of incremental growth and change — supported by reinforcement, business coaching and accountability. Sandler has more than three decades of experience helping professionals like you grow and businesses like yours succeed. We have both the reputation and the results to prove it! If you’re looking to move up to the next level or to learn more about our various training solutions, contact Jamie Kane at (941) 907-1520 and let us know how we can help. 6371 Business Blvd. • Sarasota, FL 34240 • www.jamiekane.sandler.com 12 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | July Current 2016 Manatee Chamber Wins Future of the Region Award for Community Preparedness The Manatee Chamber of Commerce recently won second place for "Community Preparedness" during the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council’s Future of the Region Awards (FOR) ceremony. The FOR awards program provides honor and recognition for notable achievement in the public and private sector for resource planning and management. The Community Preparedness category awards the efforts of organizations and municipalities across the Tampa Bay region for their efforts in ensuring our community recovers from hurricanes, floods and other disasters. The Chamber has worked diligently in building resiliency in the business community through educating and informing our members of the resources and opportunities available to help prepare and recover from any type of disaster whether natural or man-made. Through a year-long public relations campaign, the Chamber partnered with local emergency officials not only by providing our members with valuable information, but by participating in various disaster trainings and exercises and acting as the main link between businesses and Manatee County’s Emergency Support Function 18 (ESF-18) during times of Emergency Operations Center activation. Also, in 2014, the Manatee Chamber of Commerce was designated a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, the first Chamber of Commerce in the nation to receive this designation. Our Chamber has been committed to disaster preparedness and recovery for many years. Jahna Allen, Chamber V.P. of Community Development, has taken our efforts to a new level so that our Chamber is an even better resource for businesses,” said Jacki Dezelski, Executive Vice President at the Chamber. “We applaud the many businesses that take important preparedness steps every year to enhance community-wide efforts.” Two Locations To Serve You Better 2330 Manatee Avenue East, 747-8989 2305 9th Street West, 741-9696 Commercial & Residential Storage Pick-up and Delivery Service Air-conditioned & Garage Storage 24 Hour Access - 7 Days A Week Moving & Packaging Supplies Chamber Members 10% Off! A/C Always Open! Ask About Our Great Specials! Storage as low as $38 a month A/C as low as $100 per month July Current 2016 Handyman Services • Dry Wall Install & Repair • Complete Tile Install & Repair • Siding & Soffit Install & Repair • Crown Molding & Casement No Job Too Big or Too Small! Caa Martin Campos 941.773.1962 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce Visit us on Facebook The Project Eliminator, LLC ManateeChamber.com 13 MYP Special Event Sunset Cruise Thursday, July 14 • 5:00 – 7:00 PM MYP Networking Social Gecko’s Grill & Pub ‘Braden River Plaza’ 4310 State Rd. 64 E., Bradenton Join other local young professionals for casual business networking, complimentary appetizers, and a cash bar. This event is free for paid MYP members and $5 for guests. Don’t forget to bring a friend! Next Month’s Social Date: August 11 – Pier 22 Saturday, July 23 • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM MYP Community Service Project Snooty’s Birthday and Wildlife Awareness Bash South Florida Museum 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, 34205 Help celebrate Snooty’s 68th birthday! Volunteers are needed from 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM to assist with set up; 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM to assist with the party; and 2:00 – 4:00 PM to assist with clean up To volunteer call Kimberly at 941-748-4842, ext. 139 or e-mail to KimK@ManateeChamber.com Next Month’s Community Service: August 6 – Kiwanis “Christmas in August” Wednesday, July 27 • 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM MYPower Networking Lunch Catered by Sonny’s BBQ Manatee Chamber of Commerce Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch, 34211 MYPower Luncheons give young professionals the opportunity to promote your business products and services and help MYP members find new customers for you! Cost: $15 for paid MYP members, $20 for all guests RSVP is required: Call Kimberly at 941-748-4842, ext. 139 Next Month’s MYPower Lunch Date: August 31 – Half Shell Seafood House Half Price MYP Membership for the Remainder of 2016 It’s a great time to join MYP! Membership has its benefits including free events and greater exposure for you and your business. 14 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | July Current 2016 MYP Networking Social Bradenton Marauders Ballgame MYP Community Service Project Salvation Army Check out photos and upcoming events at MYPonline.com THANK YOU MYP LEADERSHIP SPONSOR: THANK YOU MYP WORKFORCE PARTNER: THANK YOU FRIENDS OF MYP SPONSORS: ANIS CLUB O KIW F BR ADE N TO N , F L O R ID A July Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 15 Manatee Tops the List of Chambers in Tampa Bay Region Chamber Friends Are Here to Help! Brian Carter The Manatee Chamber has once again been recognized as the largest Chamber in the Tampa Bay Region according to a list published in June by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The Manatee Chamber had 2,151 businesses and organization as members when the Journal conducted its research. “We are so proud that the Manatee Chamber is once again at the top of the list because it speaks directly to the strength of local businesses,” said Bob Bartz, President of the Manatee Chamber. “Our members invest in the Chamber for many different reasons. This distinction is a testament to the impact and influence of the Manatee Chamber, which starts with our role and responsibility as the voice of the business community.” “The list of accomplishments the Manatee Chamber has achieved reflects our high level of leadership, business engagement, and culture of collaboration. Investment in the Manatee Chamber delivers a substantial return,” said Trudy Moon of Air & Energy and the 2016 Chairman of the Board of the Manatee Chamber. “The Manatee Chamber is very responsive to our members’ needs and we see our community’s quality of life as directly connected to business success – and vice versa.” Bartz added, “The Manatee Chamber supports local businesses while effectively working to make Manatee County the best place to live, work, play and own a business.” The Manatee Chamber of Commerce also holds the distinction as the only four-time winner of the Florida Chamber of the Year award. Celebrating 100 years of Manatee County’s best. Mosaic congratulates the dedicated 4-H and FFA students who work tirelessly to make the Manatee County Fair’s Youth Livestock Show a success each year. We also salute the community members and fellow businesses that continue to support youth agriculture. We’re proud to carry on the tradition of supporting agriculture and hunger-relief efforts in the communities where our employees live and work. We help the world grow the food it needs. 16 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce ® mosaicco.com/florida mosaicinmanatee.com | July Current 2016 Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, PLC Chamber Friend Chamber Friends are seasoned members well-versed in Chamber benefits and services to help you get the most out of your membership. These “ambassadors” of the Chamber help us welcome new members, re-engage existing members, and ensure that all feel connected. Interested in becoming a Chamber Friend? Contact Kim Dalglish or Leigh Weger at 941-748-3411 ManateeChamber.com/ChamberFriends Hurricane Season Has Begun! With the arrival of Tropical Storm Colin last month, many businesses and residents received a wake-up call to the coming hurricane season. With nearly 12 inches of rain falling in some areas of the region, power disruptions and transportation delays possibly resulted in decreases in productivity, not to mention minor damages. Hurricane season officially began June 1 and will run through November 30. Although we’ve had fewer storms the past few years, mainly due to the effects of El Niño, forecasters warn that our area is overdue for a major storm. In fact, Florida has not had a hurricane make landfall since Wilma in 2005. Although El Niño has played a role in the absences of storms, some forecasters suggest La Niña is going to take over which will increase the likelihood of more storms during the 2016 Hurricane season. Get a Plan NOW! How quickly your company is back in business following a disaster, such as a hurricane, will depend on emergency planning done today. If you have not created your disaster/hurricane preparedness plan yet, now is the time. The following critical components should be included in your preparedness plan: • Resource Management: Identify the Resources needed for responding to emergencies, business operations continuity and communications during and after a storm. • Emergency Response Plan: Create plans to protect people and property. • Crisis Communications Plan: Create procedures to communicate with employees, stakeholders, and customers before, during and after a storm. • Business Continuity Plan: Steps and procedures that include strategies to overcome disruption of business operations. This plan should also include protection and recovery of information technology (computers, servers, software, etc.). • Employee Assistance and Support: Identify the needs of employees and families following an incident. Encourage employees to develop a family preparedness plan also. Once you have your plan created, ensure your employees are familiar with their role in the plan and conduct regularly scheduled education and training sessions. For more information, including sample preparedness plans, visit fema.gov/preparedness-checkliststoolkits. A disaster preparedness course is also available online through Manatee County’s Emergency Management Department at mymanatee.org. The Manatee Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure you and your business are prepared for and any disaster – we want you back in business as soon as possible to ensure our community’s quality of life. For more information, please contact Jahna Allen at 941-748-4842, ext. 172 or email Jahna@ManateeChamber.com. July Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 17 Thursday, August 4 4:00 – 7:00pm Presenting Sponsor: at Port Manatee, 300 Tampa Bay Way, Palmetto Don’t Miss the Boat! Showcase Your Business at this Annual Favorite! Narrated Tours of the Port • Entertainment • Networking • Door Prizes • Complimentary Food Provided by: Anna Maria Oyster Bar • Cedar Reef Fish Camp • Hickory Hollow • Kona Ice • Orange Blossom Catering • Renaissance on 9th Corporate Sponsors: RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY! Cash Bar Sponsor: Beverage Sponsors: Photo Booth Provided by: Entertainment Provided by: 6’ x 8’ Booth - $295 Includes 6-foot skirted table, two chairs, curtain backdrop with sides, identification sign 6’ x 10’ Booth - $325 Limited Availability Includes 8-foot skirted table, two chairs, curtain backdrop with sides, identification sign ONE MORE AVAILABLE Port Tour Sponsor: Electricity - $25 Limited Availability AVAILABLE For more information, contact LeighW@ManateeChamber.com or call 941-748-4842 ext. 122 Company Name:______________________________________ Contact Name:_______________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________ Names of Booth Workers:______________________________ ____________________________________________________ of Manatee Cancellations after July 22 will be invoiced ______ Check Enclosed ______ Bill My Credit Card (VISA/MC/AMEX) Card #_______________________________________________ Exp. Date________________ Sec. Code___________________ Name on Card________________________________________ Billing Address________________________________________ PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM TO: Ship-Shape Showcase Manatee Chamber of Commerce 222 10th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205 Fax: 941-745-1877 • Email: LeighW@ManateeChamber.com 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. OUR COVER FEATURE Port Manatee – A Diverse Global Gateway Port Manatee is one of Florida’s largest and fastest-growing deepwater seaports, moving approximately 8 million tons of bulk, breakbulk, container and project cargo each year including fresh produce, forestry products, citrus juice products, fertilizer, steel, aluminum, automobiles, cement aggregate and more. Located at the entrance to Tampa Bay, Port Manatee is also one of the closest U.S. deepwater seaports to the expanding Panama Canal and offers superior intermodal connectivity, competitive rates and a prime location with nearly 5,000 acres of largely undeveloped land ripe for development adjacent to the port - a valuable resource in the world of usually land-deficient seaports. Port Manatee is an important economic engine for Manatee County as it generates more than $2.3 billion in annual economic impact for the local community, while supporting more than 24,000 jobs, without levying ad-valorem taxes. Modern cargo handling facilities, powerful cranes, state-of-the-art warehousing for bulk and refrigerated cargoes, ten deepwater berths, convenient connectivity to the CSX mainline and direct uncongested access to the interstate are just few of the tremendous assets Port Manatee offers current and potential customers. Port Manatee is one of Manatee County’s leading economic engines, continuously focused on development and job creation. Big businesses are increasingly being drawn to the port and its surrounding land, offering hundreds of new jobs in maritime and related industrial sectors. As a dependent special district, Port Manatee is governed by the seven members of the Manatee County Port Authority. Serving dual roles as port authority members and county commissioners provides a unique understanding of the port’s impact on the region. Port Manatee will be offering complimentary bus tours for the public throughout the Ship-Shape Showcase event on August 4. In addition, Port Manatee’s open tram tour season begins mid-October and runs through May, Mondays and Wednesdays. Please visit the Port Manatee website at portmanatee.com for tram tour reservations or call 941-722-6621. Dorian Aerial & Architectural Photographics, Dorian Aerial & Architectural Photographics, Inc Inc. July Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 19 Ribbon The Manatee Chamber is honored to celebrate with our members for the opening Café Barrister Emerald Citie Boutique FYZICAL Grand Opening 316 12th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 941-708-5305 CafeBarrister.com Grand Opening 417 12th St. W., Ste. 120 Bradenton, FL 34209 941-780-4446 Therapy & Balance Center of Lakewood Ranch Grand Opening 5860 Ranch Lake Blvd., Ste. 102 Bradenton, FL 34202 941-417-8300 fyzical.com/lakewoodranch Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Grand Opening 5405 University Pkwy., Ste. 108 University Park, FL 34201 941-462-4772 Handandstoneuniversitypark.com Hear Me See Me Art Installation 222 10th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 realizebradenton.com/seemehearme Hess and Vanlandschoot Orthodontics Inspiration Academy – Batting Cages Leon's House of Omelets Manasota Pediatrics New Addition 7900 40th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 941-795-5466 inspirationacademy.com 20 ManateeChamber.com Grand Opening 7246 55th Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34203 941-251-9862 Manatee Chamber of Commerce | July Current 2016 Grand Opening 8312 US Hwy. 301 N., Ste. 103 Parrish, FL 34219 941-479-2455 hessorthodontics.com Grand Opening 3425 University Pkwy. Sarasota, FL 34243 941-355-1777 manasotapediatrics.net Cuttings of new, expanded and remodeled offices, locations and facilities. Congratulations! New Location 2820 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 941-747-7765 manateecf.org Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLC New Location 1401 Manatee Ave. W., Ste. 1200 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-747-4483 mjcpa.com ParkCrest Landings, LLC Paul & Frankie's Country Kitchen RTB Tactical, LLC Vista at Palma Sola Manatee Community Foundation Grand Opening 5227 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 941-896-7883 Grand Opening 5725 1st Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34208 941-345-4913 ParkCrestLandings.com Grand Opening 6214 White Clover Cir. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-706-7039 rtbtactical.com New Ownership 3900 7th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 941-792-8333 rent-vista.com GRAND OPENING RENOVATION RELOCATION CONTACT KIMBERLY KRAMER 941-748-4842 EXT 139 TO SCHEDULE A RIBBON CUTTING!! July Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 21 Manatee Chamber of Commerce Is Proud to NEW MEMBERS Emerald Citie Boutique As of Publication Date A & A Trailer Hitch Center 2425 Manatee Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34208 aandatrailerhitchcenter.com 941-746-6369 Trailer Hitches, Tow Bars and Trailer Customization Alzheimers Association 3277 Fruitville Rd., Ste. 1 Sarasota, FL 34237 alz.org 941-365-8883 Non-Profit Organizations 5127 14th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34207 automedictcc.com 941-444-5577 Automotive Repair and Parts Beach Lion Studios beachlionstudios.com 727-207-1108 Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Business Broker World 1918 Wolf Laurel Dr. Sun City Center, FL 33573 michaelyourbusinessbroker.com 813-966-6956 Business Brokers Cafe Barrister 316 Old Main Street Bradenton, FL 34205 CafeBarrister.com 941-708-5305 Restaurants, Cafes and Taverns Creative Court East 7807 Charing Cross Way Palmetto, FL 34221 creativecourteast.com 727-422-2515 Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Custom Carts of Sarasota & L&M Leasing 2007 31st Street Sarasota, FL 34234 customcarts.com 941-953-4445 Golf Carts, Transportation and Utility Vehicles East County Welding & Repair, Inc. 16003 State Rd. 64 E. Bradenton, FL 34212 941-773-0932 Welding and Miscellaneous Repairs ManateeChamber.com Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch 751 Rye Wilderness Trail Parrish, FL 34219 youthranches.org 941-776-1777 Camps and Children's Leadership Programs FrankCrum PEO AutoMedic Total Car Repair 22 417 12th St. W., Ste. 120 Bradenton, FL 34205 941-780-4446 Department and Retail Stores Moten-Golden Insurance Agency 1021 Carlton Arms Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34208 moten-golden.com 941-745-3669 Insurance Newk's Eatery 403 University Place Bradenton, FL 34201 newks.com 850-591-8749 Restaurants, Cafes and Taverns 100 S. Missouri Ave. Clearwater, FL 33755 frankcrum.com 727-799-1229 Payroll and HR Services NHCA Home Repair, LLC Greene Hamrick Quinlan Schermer, PA North River Care Pregnancy Center Hometown Desserts Pat Keever 601 12th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 manateelegal.com 941-747-1871 Attorneys 5120 Manatee Ave. W., Ste. B Bradenton, FL 34209 941-896-9735 Bakeries John Baird Technology Consulting 5580 Fountain Lake Cir., #218 Bradenton, FL 34207 johnbairdpc.com 941-363-1144 Computer Consulting Services Lovitch Realty Group, LLC 1301 6th Ave. W., Ste. 100 Bradenton, FL 34205 lovitchrealty.com 941-312-2821 Real Estate - Residential Medmodern 5861 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 medmodern.healthcare 941-251-4612 Hospitals and Medical Centers Mobile Signs Marketing, LLC 6350 7th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 MobileSignsMarketing.com 941-545-5729 Mobile Advertising and Billboards Manatee Chamber of Commerce | July Current 2016 5400 26th St. W., F91 Bradenton, FL 34207 941-243-5160 Remodeling, Home Repair and Improvements 1020 10th Ave. W., #100 Palmetto, FL 34221 northrivercare.org 941-729-9004 Pregnancy Education 941-896-7735 Individual Members Sam Black samblackbooks.com 941-705-2877 Individual Members Screaming Buddha 8106 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 ScreamingBuddha.com 941-685-4047 Yoga Instruction Serve To Protect, LLC 1330 Main Street, Floor 2, Ste. 4 Sarasota, FL 34236 stpfl.com 844-727-2723 Home Watch Sunbay Marketing 13343 Swallowtail Dr. Bradenton, FL 34202 SunbayMarketing.com 941-448-0116 Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Svesty Tech 1808 James L. Redman Pkwy. Plant City, FL 33563 OpsHound.com 813-756-5554 Computer Software and Consulting Services Welcome Our New and Renewing Members Transworld Systems, Inc. 3839 Catalina Dr. Bradenton, FL 34210 tsico.com 941-812-7811 Collection Agencies Vibrant Radiant Health 7322 Manatee Ave. W., Ste. 289 Bradenton, FL 34209 vibrantradianthealth.com 941-592-7720 Business Consultants and Coaches RENEWING MEMBERS As of Publication Date 1978 – 38 Years School Board of Manatee County 1991 – 25 Years Manatee Diagnostic Center 2010 – 6 Years Ancient Ways, Inc. 2012 – 4 Years Wake Up Beautiful located in Signature Salons World of Floors LensCrafters Seasons 52 Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Project Eliminator 2013 – 3 Years Forbes Property Group Go Legs Cycle Studio Hair Cuttery Inspiration Academy Premier Sotheby's International Realty Glo Reber 2015 – 1 Year Dahlman's Landscape Management Florida Personal Injury Physicians Home Helpers of Bradenton Mr. Depend-a-Pool Phil-Com, LLC The White Horse Pub 2014 – 2 Years A/C Warehouse AltMed, LLC At Your Service Cleaning Group Change It Coach, LLC Green Venture Landscape Management Gulf Coast Institute of Rejuvention Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. Keen Campaigning, Inc. 1993 – 23 Years Walmart Store, Inc. #1171 1994 – 22 Years Your hometown choice for the area’s best properties. Carpet Depot Don’t Make a Move until you contact Darcie Duncan. 1996 – 20 Years Nicholas P. Constantine, DC, PA Walmart Supercenter West #1004 1997 – 19 Years Bekins A-1 Movers, Inc. Darcie Duncan, crs, Gri Broker-Owner 941.779.0304 teamduncan.com Residential Sales • Investment Properties • Vacation & Annual Rentals • Property Management 1998 – 18 Years Bradenton Health Care 2004 – 12 Years The Mosaic Company Walmart #3474 2006 – 10 Years Blue Door Spa and Salon De Soto National Memorial North River Dental Group Paychex, Inc. Walmart Supercenter Store #3370 2007 – 9 Years Beaux-Arts Group Magic Scissors Alterations Synergy Medical The Anna Maria Islander 2009 – 7 Years Manatee Diagnostic Center - Parrish Wishing Our Members a Safe and Happy Fourth of July July Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 23 Chamber Reaches More Than 3,500 Students with Project T.E.A.C.H. A very special thank you to more than 145 volunteers who participated in Project T.E.A.C.H. on the morning of Friday, May 20. Our volunteers gathered at Freedom Village Retirement Community for a breakfast orientation sponsored by Manatee Education Foundation. After the orientation, the volunteers headed to their assigned fourth grade classes all over Manatee County where they spent an hour with a classroom full of future entrepreneurs and business owners. The volunteers shared their business backgrounds and perspectives with the fourth graders. Students then thought about what business they would like to be in by drawing their own business cards. Dreams and ideas of the students ranged from astronauts to zoo keepers and many things in between. Without the help of our sponsor, Manatee Education Foundation, and the support of Tropicana, Freedom Village, and Palm Printing, this year’s program would not have been such a success. For more information about Project T.E.A.C.H. and other workforce education initiatives, please contact Jahna Allen at 941-748-4842, ext. 172. Thank You to Our 145+ Project T.E.A.C.H. Volunteers •Tiffany Allen, AFLAC •Sylvia Archie, School District of Manatee County •Brian Arledge, Liberty Savings Bank •Xtavia Bailey •Florim Bala, Gettel Automotive Group •Mike Barber, School District of Manatee County •John Barnott, Manatee County Government •Fred Bartholomew, Gettel Automotive Group •Mark Bedell, Gettel Automotive Group •Richard Bedford, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Inc. •Stephanie Begley, Heintz & Becker •Marta Belle •Mickey Bennet, Global Sanchez, Inc. •Derek Berg, Studio 26 Productions •Jason Berry, The Mosaic Company •Rick Bisio, The Educated Franchisee •Bruce Body, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. •Tammy Boggs, Manatee County Government Building Department •Todd Bohlmann, Labinal Power Systems •Amanda Brameister, School District of Manatee County •Rob Brightbill, Sarasota County Fire Department •Cassandra Burns, Wagner Realty Corporate Office •Glenna Campana, Manatee County Government •Don Carroll, Gettel Automotive Group •Leslie Chevalier, Manatee Technical College •Nick Choat, Sport Clips Bradenton •Cliff Chroust, School District of Manatee County •Susan Clouser, Fifth Third Bank - Tuttle Ave. Manatee Chamber of Commerce 24 ManateeChamber.com •Alicia Cotton, Tropicana Products •Crystal Culver, Keiser University •Araceli Cumbo, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota •Rosa Daughtry, School District of Manatee County •Sherri Deal, Alpha Business Solutions •Terry Derammelaere, Gettel Automotive Group •Gary Dhamsania, CareerSource Suncoast •Francine Diemer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County •Elizabeth Donald, A Space 4 U® •Toni Duval, TLD - Training and Leadership Development •Jane Eggert, Cadence Bank, N.A. •Jay Ellis, Mixon Fruit Farms, Inc. •Dolores Episcopo, Goodwill Industries - Manasota, Inc. •Catrese Estes, Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County •Mayu Fielding, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club •Ali Finn, Shinn & Company, LLC •Patrick Fletcher, School District of Manatee County •Sandra Ford, School District of Manatee County •Rich Fredd, McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. •Anthony Gagliano, CareerSource Suncoast •Deborah Perry-Gambino, School District of Manatee County •Elzy Garcia, School District of Manatee County •Bob Gause, Allison-Gause, Inc. •Kristin Gause, Bank of the Ozarks - Palmetto •Jack Gorrill, Gettel Automotive Group •Donald Goudy, Veritas! Pest Management, LLC •Tami Goudy, Veritas! Pest Management, LLC •David Grace, Abacus Web Services | July Current 2016 We Could Not Have Done It without You •Fern Grace, Abacus Web Services •Paula Hart School District of Manatee County •Danielle Hasty, Coastal Eye Institute (formerly Manatee Sarasota Eye Clinic) •Teresa Herbst, Manatee Technical College •Joanne Hibbs, Servpro of Bradenton •Kaylee Hinerman, Fifth Third Bank - Lakewood Ranch •Caryn Hodge, The Sandbar Restaurant •Patrick Hogan, Hunt Realty & Development •Cheryl Houghtby, Rotary Club of West Bradenton, Florida USA •Greg Howard, The Mosaic Company •Rachel Infanti, CareerSource Suncoast •Zack Joel, CareerSource Suncoast •Bryan Johnson, PCSL Group •Jennifer Johnson, School District of Manatee County •Jade Kafer, Beach Veterinary Clinic •David Kavaughn, Gettel Automotive Group •Brian Kelley, Shinn & Company, LLC •Dianne Kopczynski, Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLC •Lora Kosten, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee •Anne Lee •Frank Levey •Barb Lewis, Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County •Lynn Lineman •Craig Little, Lakewood Ranch High School •Valerie Longo, PCI Communications, Inc. •Larry Luh, Manatee County Government •Billy Malfese, Manatee County Government •Shannon May, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites East •Brendan McDowell, Manatee Memorial Hospital •David Miner, Law Office of David W. Miner •Zachary Molnar, Manatee County Government •Nadia Montagner, Jayzee •Lora Morley, Adjust Your Life Chiropractic •Paul Nelson, Pearson & Nelson •Darcy Orlando, Global Sanchez, Inc. •David Parrish, United Electric •Jim Pauley, Southeast High School •Jared Paulson, Harbor Community Bank •Judy Pearson, Pearson & Nelson •Michelle Penn, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee •Eric Peters, Sunshine Bank •Jannon Pierce, Easter Seals Southwest Florida •Lynn Pierce, Manatee County Government •Judy Pohlman, Labinal Power Systems •David Potter, Nature's Academy •Lacy Pritchard, Manatee County Government •Lila Rajabio •Celeste Reid, Shinn & Company, LLC •Antonia Ripo, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee •Ashley Robinson, Manatee County Government •Karen Rutherford, The Joy FM - WJIS 88.1 •Wagner Santos, Santos Autos, LLC •Steven Saumier, Manatee Technical College •Cindy Saunders, School District of Manatee County •Sharon Scarbrough, Haile Middle School •Greg Schlabach, McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. •Misty Servia, King Engineering Associates •Todd Shear, Manatee County Sheriff's Office •Diana Shoemaker, Manatee County Habitat for Humanity •Erinn Siemers, Gettel Toyota of Bradenton •Geoffrey Silpa, Manatee County Government •Karen Skrill, Rotary Club of West Bradenton, Florida USA •Stewart Skrill, Rotary Club of West Bradenton, Florida USA •Isabel Soto, Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County •Gail Stout •Jackie Taxdal, Cavanaugh & Co., LLP •Mitchell Teitelbaum, School District of Manatee County •Regina Thoma, School District of Manatee County •Robin Thompson, School District of Manatee County •Sean Tingler, CareerSource Suncoast •Josh Tomlinson, McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. •Gloria Tracy, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota •Elizabeth Trent, BB&T Manatee •Tracy Vanderneck, Phil-Com, LLC •Michael Vejins, Raymond James & Associates Inc. •Kyle Vickery, School District of Manatee County •Edward Viltz •Daisy Vulovich, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota •Sandi Wall, Sarasota Orthopedic Associates •Taylor Wallace, Santos Autos, LLC •Joni Wallace-Brightbill, School District of Manatee County •Ellen Walther, Gettel Toyota of Bradenton •Doug Warrington, CareerSource Suncoast •Kristin West, Abbott Medical Optics •Katie Wixom, Gettel Automotive Group •Nadia Wood, Harvest United Methodist Church •Gerald Yagy, Ken Christy Insurance Mark Your Calendar for the Inaugural Manatee Chamber Culinary Crawl Saturday, August 27 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Enjoy some of the area’s best appetizers and small plates while riding around in style and comfort! Climb aboard a luxury coach and network with other guests as you travel around to different Chamber member restaurants and sample their tastiest dishes. Along the way, you’ll have many chances to win awesome raffle prizes. The tour will begin at the Chamber’s Bradenton office and end at O’Brick’s Irish Pub & Martini Bar. Ticket prices are $50 per person and include transportation, food samples at each location, a complimentary beer or non-alcoholic drink to kickoff the tour, bottled water during the tour, a commemorative beverage cup, and goody bag. For more information or to register, contact Jahna at 941-748-4842, ext. 172 or email at Jahna@ManateeChamber.com. You can also register at manateechamber.com/crawl. July Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 25 JUNE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS The Humane Society of Manatee County has operated a no-kill facility since its founding in 1970. Humane Society of Manatee County is committed to leading Manatee County in fostering compassion and respect for all animals through care, education and collaboration. The philosophy of the Humane Society of Manatee County is that the treatment of animals is a reflection of our community, and our four core programs serving the animals continue to grow. The leadership of our organization is proud of the high quality, high volume spay/neuter clinic, TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) program, shelter adoption and retention services and Pet Safety Net. The Humane Society actively collaborates with other animal welfare organizations within the community to reduce euthanasia of animals as a means of population control. Our community outreach efforts are being expanded as these partnerships are essential to achieving our goals. We are committed to providing the highest quality medical care and related services for all of the animals in Manatee County, including those animals in families facing economic challenges. Over the past six years, we have added to our animal shelter a high-volume spay/neuter clinic, a pet food bank, a trap-neuter-return program for feral cats, preventative veterinary care services, and a grant-funded community outreach coordinator. In September 2015, the doors opened to our new Pet Health Center, a 10,000 square foot, repurposed building to serve not only our shelter animals and the public, but also pet owners that may not otherwise be able to afford veterinary care for their pets. We have identified this as a great need in Manatee County as many lower income pet owners find this to be a literal life-or-death situation for their family pet. We welcome you to tour our facility, to see our mission in action and how we save lives four paws at a time. Humane Society of Manatee County 2515 14th Street West Bradenton, FL 34205 941-747-8808 humanemanatee.org 26 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | July Current 2016 Chamber Launches Job Shadow Pilot with Two High Schools A ‘complete success’ describes the Chamber’s Job Shadow Pilot that was held May 5 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. Thanks to the generosity of CEO Kevin DiLallo and Manatee Memorial Foundation Executive Director, Vernon DeSear, twenty high school students from Bayshore and Southeast High Schools were welcomed with open arms to visit more than ten departments within the hospital. As one student commented, “I never knew these jobs were available at a hospital. You normally think of just nurses and doctors but there are so many other jobs such as security officers, IT, finance, office workers, and cooks.” Job shadowing is designed to increase career awareness for students by allowing them to “walk in the shadow” of a company's employees. The Chamber will be collaborating to expand the job shadow program for the 2016-2017 school year. Almost any workplace is a potential job-shadowing site. For more information on how you can host a student, please contact Jahna at 941-748-4842, ext. 172 or email Jahna@ManateeChamber.com. Job Shadow students visit the Emergency Room at Manatee Memorial Hospital Kevin DiLallo, CEO, and AnnaLuisa Huffman, Director of Volunteer Services, talk to students about Manatee Memorial Hospital and the benefits of a career at a health care facility. July Current 2016 Manatee Memorial Foundation Executive Director Vernon DeSear welcomes the job shadow students. | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 27 MAY COFFEE CLUB At the Manatee YMCA, we believe that being healthy means more than simply being physically active. We are more than a gym, we’re a cause. The Y is committed to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. You know the faces of need in Manatee County as well as we do: children in need of educational support, teens in need of positive role models, and families in need of a place where they can grow in spirit, mind and body. The Y is committed to meeting these needs and others through programs such as child care, aquatics, group exercise classes, fitness, camp and youth sports. We see every interaction with young people as an opportunity for learning and development—all grounded in the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. And with our doors open to all, we bring together people from all backgrounds, and support those who need us most. We take on the most urgent needs in our community and inspire a spirit of service in return. Our members, volunteers, supporters and staff demonstrate the power of what we can achieve. The Y has the long standing track record and on-the-ground presence necessary to address the county’s most pressing social issues related to youth, health and community life. With a mission to put Christian principles into practice, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Manatee County YMCA 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211 941-782-0228 manateeymca.org 28 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | July Current 2016 Save the Date! 32nd Annual 2016 Friday, October 14 www.LocalQuotes4U.com 32nd Annual Manatee Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Bradenton Country Club 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM • Registration & Lunch 12:30 PM • Shotgun Start Awards Banquet Following Play Are you invisible on the SEARCH ENGINES? Increase your exposure! ip Sponsorsh ities Opportun Available! For more information contact: Kim Dalglish, 941-748-4842, ext. 121 KimD@ManateeChamber.com ManateeChamber/Golf 941-753-7574 101 Riverfront Drive Suite 650 Bradenton FL 34205 Proud Chamber Business of the Year Winner July Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 29 Tech TIPS Meet the Technology Committee The Manatee Chamber’s Technology Committee identifies existing and evolving technologies that can further the Chamber’s mission and shares knowledge with our members to assist you in staying abreast of technologies that can help your business. You’ll find these individuals at Chamber networking events, read their brilliant articles in the Current magazine, and we’ll be putting on a Techxpo seminar / panel discussion on November 3 from 9:00 AM to Noon in the Manatee Chamber’s Lakewood Ranch Office at the McClure Center. Mark your calendars now and look for more details as we get closer to the event! Kevin Baylor, Committee Chair Suncoast Business Technologies kbaylor@4sbt.com Matt Gilbert Custom Computer and Network Solutions matt@nowyouknowit.com Kevin McNulty NetWeave Social Networking kevin@netweaveonline.com Jim Althouse Zymphony Technology Solutions jalthouse@zts.com David Grace Abacus Web Services david@abacuswebservices.com Naz Morris Last 7 Studios morris@last7studios.com Derek Berg Studio 26 Productions derek@studio26productions.com Chris Graser Last 7 Studios chrisgraser@last7studios.com Lauren Probst SouthTech lprobst@southtech.com Cassandra Burns Wagner Realty cibrealtor@gmail.com Manuel Gutierrez Optivon, Inc. mgutierrez@optivon.net Nathan Svec Svesty Tech nathan@svestytech.com Nick Choat Sport Clips Bradenton nick@abinkllc.com Bruce Kamm Intertrade bkamm@virtualbarter.com Terry Thompson Webtivity Marketing & Design terry@webtivitydesigns.com Why I Love the Chamber... “Bank of America has been proud to be a member of the Manatee Chamber. As a member of the Team and Small Business Banker supporting this County I am proud to call home, I am excited about the opportunities the Chamber has provided to meet businesses that can benefit from our respective services. The spirit within the Chamber to support each other is second to none and I look forward to looking at ways to support the Chamber and members. As a Small Business Banker, members have utilized Bank of America to help them find solutions to improving cash flow including support with lending solutions such as: purchasing or refinancing commercial buildings, purchasing equipment, and business credit cards. Being part of the Chamber and supporting my fellow members is a privilege. Life’s better when we’re connected™ Henry Sieloff Vice President Small Business Banker/Bradenton Small Business Banking Bank of America FL4-456-01-01; 6160 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207 T 941-465-4622 F 941-465-4616 henry.p.sieloff@bankofamerica.com sbbankers.bankofamerica.com/henry.p.sieloff 30 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | July Current 2016 Member News Air & Energy is pleased to announce that Dustin Fusillo has joined the team driving marketing and business development. Prior to coming aboard, Fusillo served as a project manager for local start-ups Techne Tennis and Inspiration Academy. He worked in numerous operations roles including housing, transportation, information systems, sales/marketing, and business development. Home Helpers of Bradenton, a provider of non-medical in-home care, has named Amanda Lunsford as its new Office Manager. Ms. Lunsford, who is a Bradenton native, will oversee all administrative functions of the office including client communications, recruiting, scheduling, payroll and billing. She has over 5 years of experience as an office manager, managing the administrative functions of multiple companies from a single office. retail and manufacturing. Angie brings more than 25 years of accounting and auditing experience to her role as audit principal. Prior to joining the Shinn & Co team, Angie worked for the State of Illinois as the accounting and finance functional lead on the statewide ERP implementation team. Sunshine Bank announced the hiring of long time area banker Mercy Cortez as the new Banking Center Manager of the Bradenton location at 6004 26th Street W. She brings over 15 years of banking knowledge with her in the form of business & retail lending, Treasury Management and deposit gathering. The Gettel Automotive Family of Dealerships is pleased to announce its recent hire of Terry Derammelaere, who joined the corporate team as Human Resource Director. Derammelaere comes to the Gettel Automotive Group with 22 years in recruitment and human resources experience. Manatee Memorial Hospital The Pittsburgh Pirates received the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke(SM) Honor Roll for the eighth year. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing the most appropriate stroke treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. Shinn & Co is proud to welcome David Mulholland, CPA, MBA, AIAF and Angie Oxley, CPA,CIA as the newest members of the audit leadership team. David Mulholland brings more than 15 years of experience to his new role as audit manager. A Certified Public Account with a Master’s in Business Administration, David has a wide range of industry experience with specific expertise in the insurance market, along with construction, real estate, not-for-profit, and its minor league affiliate – the Bradenton Marauders – were honored for their investment in education. Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart presented the Commissioner’s Business Recognition Awards. Trevor Gooby, Senior Director of Florida Operations for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Wakeland Elementary School Principal Mario Mendoza, attended the Florida Chamber Foundation Education Summit in Orlando, on behalf of the School District of Manatee County. The school district nominated the Pittsburgh Pirates/Bradenton Marauders based on a long-standing and beneficial business partnership. Turning Points is pleased that the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners has approved funding for Turning Points to add a pilot on-site blood testing, education and treatment program for HbA1C (blood sugar) and Lipid Panels (Cholesterol) at the Bill Galvano One Stop Center Clinic. Providing these tests on-site allows the physicians, clinicians and LECOM students at the Turning Points clinic to inform the patient immediately of the results and to provide education, nutrition information, and pharmacy education and services as available for conditions related to diabetes and high cholesterol. MAKE SOME WAVES... Advertise in the CURRENT AllisonH@ManateeChamber.com 941-748-4842 ext 116 Your Perfect Florida Lifestyle Begins with Duncan. 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Contact us today! 941-377-2665 941-753-7574 9115 58th Drive East Bradenton FL 34202 www.qualitycontrolairfl.com Proud 2011 Chamber Business of the Year 32 ManateeChamber.com Manatee Chamber of Commerce | July Current 2016 One Publication, Multiple Markets Opportunity to Promote Your Business 14,000 copies of the Manatee Chamber’s Annual Preferred Business Directory and Visitor’s & Newcomer’s Guide are distributed each year and we never charge anyone for receiving a copy. We want to get information about our community and your businesses to as many folks as possible. We have multiple distribution channels to help you reach: • • • • Local businesses Residents Newcomers Visitors and Tourists With a 12-month shelf-life, the Chamber's Annual Directory is a great way to promote your products and services. Ad sales are coming to a close and you do not want to miss this opportunity! Our Annual Directory is distributed via: • • • • • Direct Mail At all Manatee County Tax Collector's Offices At both Chamber Office Lobbies Member Distributions to Clients and Employees An Online Version with Links to All Advertisers To place your advertisement, please contact Project Sales Director, Nick Yankosky by calling 513-257-3684. Bagels & Benefits Member Reception 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! Seating is limited. RSVP requested. Thursday, August 18 Sponsored by 3:00 - 4:30 PM Manatee Chamber of Commerce at the McClure Center 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 Register online at ManateeChamber.com/Events For more information, contact Kimberly Kramer at KimK@ManateeChamber.com or 941-748-4842, ext. 139 July Current 2016 | Manatee Chamber of Commerce ManateeChamber.com 33 Learn Something New JULY Activities Mon. 4 Wed. 6 Tues. 12 Wed. 13 Thurs. 14 14 Wed. 20 Wed. 27 Thurs. 28 Independence Day Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Healthcare Committee Meeting 4:00 – 5:00 PM Business After Hours 5:00 – 7:00 PM LinkedIn Workshop 2:00 – 4:00 PM Power Connection Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00 AM MYP Networking Social 5:00 – 7:00 PM Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MYPower Networking Lunch Catered by Sonny's BBQ11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Coffee Club / United Way Campaign Kick-Off 7:30 – 9:00 AM Chamber Offices Closed Polo Grill and Bar Bradenton Board Room Blake Medical Center Lakewood Ranch Board Room Theresa's Restaurant Gecko's Grill & Pub 'Braden River Plaza' Beach House Restaurant Lakewood Ranch Board Room Manatee Technical College AUGUST Events Network & Connect Tue. 2 Wed. 3 Thurs.4 Fri. 5 Tue. 9 Thurs. 11 Fri. 12 Wed. 17 Thurs. 18 Fri. 19 Wed. 24 Thurs. 25 Fri. 26 Sat. 27 Tues. 30 Wed. 31 BBC Advisory Committee Meeting 4:00 – 5:00 PM Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 4:00 – 7:00 PM 15th Annual Ship-Shape Showcase Small Business Council Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM Business After Hours 5:00 – 7:00 PM Technology Committee Meeting 3:30 – 4:30 PM MYP Networking Social 5:00 – 7:00 PM Transportation Committee Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM 37th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Power Connection Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Dale Carnegie Time Management 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Education & Workforce Committee Meeting 12:00 – 1:00 PM Bagels & Benefits Member Reception 3:00 – 4:30 PM Natural Resources Committee Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM Chamber Executive Committee Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM Infill Committee Meeting 4:00 – 5:00 PM Coffee Club 7:45 – 9:00 AM Downtown Redevelopment Committee Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 AM Manatee Chamber Culinary Crawl 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Primary Election 7:00 – 7:00 PM Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 – 5:00 PM MYPower Networking Lunch 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Bradenton Board Room Cedar Reef Fish Camp Port Manatee Bradenton Board Room Firkins Chrysler Jeep Dodge Mitsubishi Bradenton Board Room Pier 22 Bradenton Board Room IMG Academy Golf Club Outback Steakhouse - Cortez Lakewood Ranch Board Room Bradenton Board Room Lakewood Ranch Board Room Bradenton Board Room Bradenton Board Room Bradenton Board Room Lyteworks/Gilbert Design Build Bradenton Board Room Sponsored by JULY 12 Sponsored by JULY 14 Casual Business Networking For Young Professionals Cash Bar Gecko’s Grill & Pub ‘Braden River Plaza’ 4310 State Rd. 64 E., Bradenton 5:00-7:00 PM Sponsored by JULY 28 Continental Breakfast with Tropicana OJ, Announcements, Door Prizes & Quality Networking United Way "Campaign Kickoff" Manatee Technical College 6305 State Rd. 70 E. Bradenton, FL 34203 7:45-9:00 AM ManateeChamber.com Great Networking with Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres & Door Prizes Don't forget your business cards! Blake Medical Center 2020 59th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 5:00-7:00 PM 34 Check Your Voter’s Card Lakewood Ranch Board Room Half Shell Seafood House Manatee Chamber of Commerce | July Current 2016 Manatee Chamber of Commerce Ad and Insert Special - $20 OFF Advertise Your BUSINESS or EVENT by Advertising with an AD or INSERT in the Current! 20 20 To Redeem: Contact Allison Heitner at 941-748-4842, ext. 116 Good towards $20 OFF* the purchase of an Insert or Ad in Current Magazine AllisonH@ManateeChamber.com "CURRENT CA$H" 20 $20 OFF* TWENTY DOLLARS *Subject to Terms & Conditions. Good towards one insert or ad (minimum 1/6 page ad size). Expires 12/31/16. 20 Available online at ManateeChamber.com or you may pick up "Current Ca$h" when you check-in at Chamber events. Save $20 OFF* your next Insert or Ad in the Current! 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