100TH
VIRTUAL
ANNUAL MEETING
Friday, November 20 |12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
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WELCOME Welcome to the 2020 Annual Meeting virtual event! It is the 100th time that our Chamber community has gathered for this event, and to honor this momentous anniversary and point in our Chamber history, we have an exciting program planned for you. As part of that program, we are honored to hear from guest speaker, Quint Studer, on being a resilient leader in turbulent times.
BEING A RESILIENT LEADER IN TURBULENT TIMES When times are tough, community takes on new importance. Across the country, citizens are drawing together for comfort and camaraderie. Localism is a powerful force. Communities that galvanize this energy and make smart decisions now that will set themselves up to thrive in the future. Revitalization expert, Quint Studer will bring his inspiring message to Sarasota Chamber members. He will explore the pivotal role business owners and leaders play in this process, and will share tactics on keeping resilience and optimism high.
INTRODUCING QUINT STUDER Quint Studer is the Founder of Studer Community Institute, a not-for-profit that focuses on Early Brain Growth, Leadership Skill Building, Civic Engagement, Entrepreneurship, and improving the quality of life. Quint is also the Founder of Vibrant Community Partners, a company that coaches communities in building out a blueprint for achieving growth and excellence. The firm focuses on education, downtown development, and economic development, including training for small businesses and civic engagement.
AWARDS PROGRAM WELCOME Heather Kasten | Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Tarnisha Cliatt | Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce
INVOCATION Erin McLeod | Senior Friendship Centers
OUTGOING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS Paul Caragiulo | Caragiulo’s Italian American Restaurant
CHAIR’S CUP AWARD Paul Caragiulo | Caragiulo’s Italian American Restaurant Rob Lane | Kerkering, Barberio & Co.
INCOMING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS Dr. Larry Thompson | Ringling College of Art and Design
NEW BRAND REVEAL Heather Kasten | Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
GUEST SPEAKER Quint Studer | Founder, Studer Community Institute
RAFFLE DRAWING AND CLOSING Brittany Lamont | Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
2020-2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair
DR. LARRY THOMPSON
Ringling College of Art and Design
2019 7 Chair-Elect - 202 10 8DENNIS B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S MURPHY Gulfside Bank
Immediate Past Chair
PAUL CARAGIULO
Caragiulos Italian American Restaurant
Charlie Bailey Williams, Parker, Harrison, Dietz & Getzen
Teri A. Hansen Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation
Mark Pritchett Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Nathan Bailey SouthTech
Joe C. Hembree Hembree & Associates, Inc.
Dr. Carol Probstfeld State College of Florida
Jeff Benninghoff WWSB ABC 7
Dr. Kameron Hodgens The Glasser/ Schoenbaum Human Services Center
Mike Quillen Gecko’s Hospitality Group
Kirk Boylston Lakewood Ranch Commercial
Dr. Karen Holbrook University of South Florida
Darrin Rohr HH Staffing Services Jennifer Rominiecki Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Matt Brockway Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, PA
Stacia King Herald-Tribune Media Group
Stacey Crawford Capstan Financial
John LaCivita Willis Smith Construction
Elizabeth Stamoulis Williams, Parker, Harrison, Dietz & Getzen
Dr. Michael Crosby Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
David Lafferty Tidewell Hospice
John Stump The Bank of Tampa
Kelley Lavin Sarasota Magazine
Elizabeth Topp Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency
Jim Ley Hibiscus Suites
Gerhard Toth Regions Bank
Lorrie Liang Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Eric Troyer Kerkering, Barberio & Co.
Ernest F. DuBose II DuCon Construction Dan DeLeo Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP Camila Fermin STAR Student Christopher Gallagher Hoyt Architects Jennifer Grondahl Baltimore Orioles Andy Guz Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Kim Livengood The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime Mike McCoy Bank of America Erin McLeod Senior Friendship Center
Don Vichitvongsa PGT Innovations Emily Walsh Observer Media Group Cina D. Welch FCCI Insurance Group New Board Members
OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS Thank you to the following Board members for their service and support of our Chamber! We truly appreciate the time and talent that you have invested in our organization. Jennifer Compton Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Steven High The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Renee Ryckman Escape Countdown
Andrew Dorr Githler Development
Dr. Donal O’Shea New College of Florida
Joe Seidensticker Tableseide Restaurant Group
Beth Ebersole Kerkering, Barberio & Co.
Myron Robinson Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Board
Richard S. Webb, IV Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg
MEET THE CHAMBER TEAM HEATHER KASTEN President/CEO
MIREYA EAVEY
BRITTANY LAMONT Vice President
Executive Vice President of CareerEdge & Education Initiatives
ALYSSA BARNSLEY
CAITLIN BOLTON
SHAUNA DONAHUE
Communications Coordinator
CRAIG McGONIGAL
Membership Engagement Manager
SARA RACHON Programs Manager
Programs Intern
CareerEdge Program Manager
KELLY MONTI
Events Coordinator
KATHRYN WHALEN CareerEdge Programs Coordinator
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GOLD SPONSORS Herald-Tribune Media Group SYNOVUS Williams Parker Attorneys at Law Willis Smith Construction, Inc. WSRQ Radio
SILVER SPONSORS Baltimore Orioles Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Truist FCCI Insurance Group First Home Bank Florida Power & Light Company Gulfside Bank Hyatt Regency Sarasota Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center LWR Communities Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium PGT Innovations Ringling College of Art and Design Robert Toale & Sons Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Tandem Construction TriNet UBS Financial Services Inc.
CHAIR’S CUP AWARD For nearly a decade, Kerkering, Barberio & Co. have sponsored the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s distinguished Chair’s Cup Award. The Chair’s Cup Award is a prestigious recognition given by the Chair of the Board to recognize an individual who has dedicated an unmatched amount of their time and talent to support and advance the work of the Sarasota Chamber.
PAST CHAIR’S CUP WINNERS 2019 - Dennis Murphy 2018 - Steve Seidensticker 2017 - Brittany Lamont 2016 - Lisl Liang 2015 - Rod Warner 2014 - Lisa Krouse 2013 - Shaun Merriman 2012 - Chris Gallagher 2011 - John Cranor III 2010 - Bob Hite 2009 - Dr. Larry Thompson
2008 - Bob Messick 2007 - Lisl Liang 2006 - Pam Truitt 2005 - Tim Clarke 2004 - Ray Villares 2003 - Charles Githler 2001 - Jimmy Dean 2000 - Cathy Layton 1999 - Michele Grimes 1998 - Debra Jacobs 1997 - Jeff Russell
1997 - K aren Matteson 1996 - Rob Lane 1995 - Joel Freeman 1994 - John Harshman 1993 - Stuart Barger 1992 - Dr. Kay Glasser 1991 - John Dart 1990 - Dr. Charles Fowler 1989 - Rob Anderson 1988 - Edwin Smith
THE SARASOTA CHAMBER OVER THE YEARS Over the past 100 years, your Chamber has evolved to meet the needs of our regional business community. Our evolution has been guided by three core principles: service and commitment to our members, innovation, and resiliency.
SAVE THE DATE 2021 Sarasota Golf Classic WHEN: Monday, January 25 | 12 p.m. Shotgun Start WHERE: Laurel Oak Country Club Sponsorships Available, contact Brittany Lamont for more details
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